I'm looking forward to the underwear phase too. I'm happy and envious of Ali at the same time!
I think things are building correctly as well, but it is tough to be patient, even when you know it is the right thing to do. Tom Petty knew what he was singing when he said "the waiting is the hardest part."
I guess in the end, it will just make everything that much more sweeter. Right?
As for GF, she is very aware of the dynamics that are needed and what will end up hurting us if we aren't careful. I admire that about her and I'd rather we both take things slowly than rush and lose it in the end.
If we are to make it forward and have some stability, we'll have to wait it out.
When our time finally does come around, it will all have been worth the wait and we'll not even remember how long we waited and how slow we moved in order to make things right.
As for you, my friend, I'm saddened by your situation, but at the same tiem glad that you now can move toward setting yourself free. You've been through a lot and have plenty of scars to prove it, but at least now you can head forward w/your life and your future.
I think I need to find us some sort of a "travel club" where we can all join and save money on travel so some day we can all finally look to hook up and meet. If I come across anything I'll post it on FB.
