Mozza's own success story

[Mozza]

The signature of the D papers took about 20 minutes. STBX and I talked about the payment methods before and then about D8's homework afterwards. Her bike was awaiting her outside the office, she said "That's my ride", and I just said "OK bye" and kept walking. The signature part was all business. STBX had brought her own flashy pink pen though, the kind with multiple ink colors. She was intent on using it. I don't know why. I just used the lawyer's pen.

I had envisioned this moment tens of time in the year following the S. It was all very theatrical: I would imagine asking people to leave the office to let me have a good cry as I was dragging the pen on the paper, as if it were a carving in rock. Ha! To be honest, my hurry in getting it signed and showing no emotion was a bit theatrical in its own way. But it reflected where I stand, as I'm just a tad upset and want it to be over. Now, we're just awaiting the court papers.

She now says that the government might pay her unemployment benefits, but I doubt it. The immigration forms were very clear about my responsibilities and their duration. Anyway, I've written off this money already. I admit that not having to pay would be a big win, because it wouldn't cost me a cent and I would keep the moral high ground! People around me can't believe she dares asking me for more money after what she's done.

I had an excellent week in the sun with New Girl. We had a couple of deeper discussions. Mostly, our rhythms are different: I'm ready to plunge and she's had many false starts in love, so she's more cautious. In general, I'm the one adapting and letting her progress at her own pace. After we returned, I officially invited her to a friend's wedding this summer and she accepted. We also started talking about introducing her to the kids. It's been four months, so I think we're getting there without having rushed it.

Her father was recently diagnosed with inoperable tumors in his lungs. He's now awaiting tests to know if it's cancer, but it doesn't look good. It's giving a new dimension to our R as we deal with something more serious. I've seen her cry for the first time, as she worries about it. I try to be supportive and mostly to listen.

I just traveled for work and drummed up a lot of business. It gives me a good boost of motivation.

That's my update!