Am…musings

Today marks the one year anniversary of this blog. Unfortunately, the momentous occasion has stirred up a bit of writer’s block. Normally, when the block hits (as it has on several occasions over the year), I just refrain from blogging until inspiration strikes. Today, I feel the need to say a little something nevertheless.

I can mark the day with two new additions (albeit temporary) to Kit Drive … momma birdie’s babies have hatched. At this point, they are pretty small, a little shriveled and spend lots of time hiding under mom so pics aren’t very realistic … not to mention that she’s still letting me get super close to take a peek at the “kids” and I don’t want the camera to freak her out.

While the birds may not necessarily be worthy of the anniversary post, this certainly is …. the guy and I also met for the first time four months ago today. Given that this blog has witnessed several not-so-good dating stories in the past 365 days (here, here and here are a few examples), it seems fitting to mention how wonderful it is to be dating such an amazing man. Here’s a wish that I’ll be able to write great things about us 365 days from now.

All in all, it’s been a good year, and despite falling off the blogging wagon a few times, I have definitely enjoyed it much more than I ever expected at this endeavor’s launch.

There’s a mourning dove nesting in the hanging basket right outside my front door … and I mean right outside.

Thankfully, it’s not a robin, which I hear are a little vicious around their nests. This little sweetie lets me get pretty close.

At first, she just flew away if she got uncomfortable, which tended to startle me and any one who came to the front door. But lately, she’s been staying put. I like to think it’s because I’ve been talking to her and telling her she’s a good momma, but it might just be because the eggs are about to hatch. I’m hoping she stays as good natured when she’s watching over two babies instead of two tiny eggs.

Last night was my class reunion … my 20 year class reunion, but we aren’t going to dwell on that number.

Because he’s incredibly awesome, the guy agreed to go with me. I knew we’d have a good time because I’m pretty sure I’d enjoy just about anything if he were there. We did have fun, even with a few awkward moments like tackling the topic of how I introduce him … we landed on boyfriend, which I guess is appropriate after four months of dating. And despite our conversation, he was called “Amber’s husband” about a dozen times, which didn’t seem to faze him too badly.

It was only afterward that I was a little flummoxed … to tag or not to tag? That was the question. Most of my friends know I’m dating someone, but I’m not sure about his. Tagging the pics on Facebook sort of changes that.

I debated whether it was proper etiquette to ask him if he minded. In the end, I decided I was way over-thinking it, not to mention the fact that we looked good and I wanted to show off to my friends and his … so I just did it.

What do you think the right approach is when it comes to dating and tagging?