I have kind of been dancing around a particular subject on here due to one person that I know will periodically read this, but I figure I should stop being such a coward. Over the summer I was kind of seeing someone/had a friend with benefits. He's a totally cool guy, but I never really knew what he thought of me/how he really felt about me. And then Mr. Escobar came into the picture... as silly as this sounds (and believe me... I know it's silly because if I were myself reading this, I would totally make fun of myself) I knew from the moment I saw him, that I would be with him. He's a little quiet (well REALLY quiet) so it took him a little to come around, but once the ball started rolling, I had developed the most incredible feelings for him. I felt guilty for brushing Mark off a little, but I knew my heart belonged to Pablo. I have definitely dated guys longer than this and never such strong feelings for someone. And of course we've not been dating very long to be so serious. In October he had planned to go back to Mexico to visit a friend, so he checked his permits and passport and stuff to see if he had it all so he could travel back for a visit. It turns out that his residency permit expired and he didn't know because he hadn't really needed them in over 2 years. Well, he called the lawyer that had helped him with all of his paperwork to get here and stay here, but she's retired, so he talked to another lady there. She basically said she couldn't do anything and that he would be considered an illegal alien once his work permit expires (which is next summer). Well, I don't know all of the details, but she said she wanted to look over his case a little more and meet with him. He has an appointment with her this afternoon and I really would like to go, but considering I just started working at Peterbilt, I don't think that they would be so understanding if I told them I wanted the afternoon off to go to an appointment with my boyfriend. Regardless, I would like to go because eventhough Pablo knows English, I know he has difficulty with some of the larger technical terms when it comes to laws and communicating with his English speaking doctor and such. I would be devastated if he had to go back to Mexico. I couldn't very well go because I really have to work on my career and I don't know enough Spanish to find the train station, let alone develop my career in a Spanish speaking country. So... the big shocker... where you will laugh at me, your jaw will drop to the floor, or you will just faint from the pure shock.... but he asked me to marry him and I accepted. BUT I must clarify further... he asked my parents permission, then he produced a nice princess cut 1/2 carat diamond set in platinum. I couldn't say no. I never pictured myself getting married before 30, nor did I picture myself marrying a guy with the same name as a Columbian drug lord, but I am coming to realize life is never what you expected. It's a big decision and I know that it would be a big adjustment, but my heart would be forever broken if he left, and it would have 9 months to break. Karla's brother is kind of going through a similar situation, but they've been dating longer. I think that is why everyone has been so shocked so far. I haven't really been dating him for years. I don't really know if it was love at first sight, but there were these immense feelings there for sure. I do care a little about what my family and friends think, but at the same time I really believe no one will ever understand the bond between two other people. There is a connection between Pablo and I that no one will ever understand. Sure he can be a stick in the mud sometimes (he doesn't drink) but he doesn't care if I go out with my friends and drink, so eventhough there are differences between us, they don't really matter that much when it comes down to the bottomline. Having said that, I feel like I am growing up :(. If I can marry a guy who doesn't drink, I am not as shallow as I once thought. Ah well, think what you will, because I am excited. I am just a little nervous. Today I find out of if we have to get married before next summer so that he can stay, or if we can just stay engaged for a while. I have a bad feeling that he will not be able to stay without getting married, in which case I am prepared, I just wish he could stay without having to get married.
I got my birthday present in the mail from Karla. It was one of the best birthday presents ever! I got a purse and in it she tucked some hand lotion and pictures from Halloween! The pictures were sooooooooooooooo great! I think they are some of the first pictures that were taken of me since I've lost weight. When I have more time (because time is always an issue) I will scan them and post a couple. Bryan and Jon's costumes were hilarious.