10 minutes of writing about us

I’m giving myself 10 minutes to write, so I better write fast. Lets see how many words I can write in ten minutes. Just finished chapter 1 of a marriage counseling book mid life. Much of what they were talking about in the book directly applies to me, and this is a lot better to read a book then go to counseling sessions. They had many good key questions to ask and I really did enjoy the reading. It took an hour to read just 19 pages, which seems pretty slow to me. I was going for comprehension than speed that was for sure. Maybe if I do this every day for the same time and make it a habit, I will speed up. I am in a very loving relationship that is for sure. I want to be able to share my lessons with other people to add value to their life as well. I am not sure why I was so lucky when I meet Gretchen but I am sure happy that I am in a loving relationship with her. I am looking forward to visiting New Orleans with her in February, and attending the parades and bring home the beads and doubloons. The food will be amazing, and the experience will be priceless. The weather will be warmer. We want to dress in costumes, Gretchen’s sister has a mardi grass mask that she will wear. I am thinking I will find something while I am there at the moment it will seem right thing to wear. The motto of New Orleans is the Big Easy, take it easy and don’t stress. Ten minutes and some have passed.

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Song for you and me

(Verse 1)
In the glow of the Christmas tree’s light,
Joel and Gretchen, hearts taking flight.
Snowflakes dance, love’s purest delight,
2024, their future so bright.

(Chorus)
Wedding bells will soon ring,
As the two of them sing,
Dreaming of the Med’s azure wing,
Joel and Gretchen, love’s promising thing.

(Verse 2)
Mediterranean shores await their embrace,
Sandy beaches, a timeless grace.
Hand in hand, they’ll find their place,
Love’s journey, a sweet, endless chase.

(Bridge)
Ornaments shimmer, candles aglow,
Their love story, destined to grow.
From Christmas dreams to wedding vows,
Joel and Gretchen, taking their bows.

(Chorus)
Wedding bells will soon chime,
In the warmth of love’s prime,
Mediterranean waves, in perfect rhyme,
Joel and Gretchen, a love so sublime.

(Outro)
So here’s to the couple, so dear and so true,
May your Christmas sparkle and your dreams come true.
As you plan your wedding and the Med’s deep blue,
Joel and Gretchen, forever and always, love’s truest hue.