Claddagh

I do not fancy myself much for excessive jewelry. I couldn't tell you a thing about accessorizing properly and I don't much mind that [it is far less expensive]. I am however, somewhat envious when other people day in and day out manage to look put together and show up to places on time. This feat is virtually impossible in my book. Truth be told, I will never be a punctual person and I'm okay with that...I just work a little harder to get to places on time compared to those perpetually punctual.

However, I'm getting away from the point of this post. I've been thinking a lot about my time here in Oklahoma as the days get shorter and the months fly by [No, I do not know what I am doing with my life, I'm trusting that the plan will simply unfurl itself in some cosmically awesome way...did you hear that God? Cosmically awesome, as in hit me over the head with it because I probably won't notice otherwise. I can be a bit oblivious after all]. It will be nearly November by the time I am finished with clinical rotations and that means just about a month to simply be Mara the Grad student once again. And oh, how I have savored those moments of simply 'being' [mostly by the pool].

I am not entirely sure on God's intent for sending me to Oklahoma. I understand that I needed these experiences to become an RD and I understand that I have blossomed more into the person I was meant to be having come down here on my own. Maybe it was the friendships I've made or the experiences I've gotten to partake in [both within the internship and well outside of it].

What I do know is this, all those people that told me I'd find myself a cowboy were wrong. Of course, I knew that from the get-go. I'm not here to get my M.R.S. degree I'm here for my Masters. I am happily single, it always struck me as odd when people ask if I have a boyfriend and I respond that I don't. In their mind they either have someone lined up or they ask me why not? "Well thank you for pointing that out. I didn't realize!" Being single is not a curse by any means, unless you're an old hag. I like being single because I can focus on me, I don't have to worry about what he's doing or what his plans are. I don't have to work twice as hard to keep two schedules in order. I have difficulty enough keeping my friends' schedules in line. However, as happy as I am, and that being said I would like to send a message out to my husband - wherever he is, whenever I meet him.

Dear You,

I'm patiently preparing myself for the day we meet. I'm working on making myself the best spouse that I can be and I hope and pray that you are too. Know that I think about you often and pray for your safety. I love you very much and I know that some day when the timing is JUST right, God will send you to me. Or maybe he'll send me to you. Either way, I anticipate our life together because we are playmates and partners in crime; we are friends and we are better together than we are apart.

Love, Me

P.S. You're sure to never be bored as we're on an adventure in this life together and I know I am a handful [just ask my parents]. I'm glad we can share in our appetite for life!

P.P.S Please know what the claddagh is and make sure that you take it seriously because I wear it with pride and it is a beautiful symbol. Also, I expect you to flip it at some obscure moment in our courting [yes, courting].

P.P.P.S. kloveyoubye

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