A Sad Day

Mood: Disappointed
Song: Keep On Loving You - REO Speedwagon
Units of Caffeine: 0.5
Days Until Graduation: 37

Just a touch over five years ago I moved to this state. I moved here because my heart told me to. (No, my heart didn't say: "Move to Texas. It's a glorious state!") I moved here because I wanted to be with K. K and I have been together, off and on, for ten years, but the first five were very tempestuous. If you knew either of us during that time, you probably wouldn't know for certain whether or not the relationship would work out. However, five years ago K and I learned a lot about ourselves; Our lives took different paths for a while, forcing us to do a lot of introspection. Since I moved here, we got married and are enjoying a very strong relationship. Our relationship is based on unconditional love and trust in each other and neither K nor I feel that anything in heaven or earth threatens this base. To think that anything outside of ourselves could threaten our love for each other is ludicrous!

Also, since moving to Texas, K and I have forged many strong friendships. Although I moved here with several of the typical stereotypes associated with Texas; K & I have found an ever-growing list of things that we enjoy about this state, 1,500 miles from our "home" in the northeast. As previously stated, we have found some great friends; we've found a thriving theatre community that pulses throughout the entire Dallas / Fort Worth Metroplex; we have seen the beauty of the Hill Country and enjoy our regular weekend getaways to San Antonio. Due to the availability of land and real estate, we were able to purchase a house; even with our modest "artist's earnings." I can honestly say that, with the exception of a few snags here and there, (which one could find in any state), we have a good life in the Lone Star State. But then, every once in a while, Texas shows its true color, and all I can see is red.

I am not surprised that Proposition 2 passed; however, I feel that it is something that should never have been put on the ballot in the first place. Yes, I had a glimmer of hope - The thought that people could, for just a moment, look beyond their own personal beliefs and see the larger issue here. It's at times like these where I see Texas Pride turn into Texas Stubborn. It's at times like these where I get so thoroughly disgusted with this state and look ever more forward to moving to Seattle next year.