goodbyes

as i sit and compose this entry, joseph is probably on board the plane to sydney. this is the second time we've parted and we can never get used to it. this time, though, it was more difficult to see him go since we've spent the past month practically together each and every day. we have discovered each other's person in ways i thought not possible. it has made us inseparable.

the idea of him going back to australia and being apart for the next eight months can be truly saddening. but then again, we have to look at the bright side of things. the next time he's back we'll be husband and wife as we have scheduled our civil rites this august to expedite the processing of my visa as his spouse. now, i am really looking forward to that.

each time we come together, i notice that there's always a major event to look forward to. when he came first in august, it was the nerve-wracking eye-ball (EB). our second reunion in december of last year was dedicated for the pamamanhikan and the start of our wedding preparations. our upcoming reunion on august of this year, we will have our civil rites in the presence of a judge. and last but certainly the most awaited is our church wedding in december. definitely a handful!

in these times of sadness and longing, i just have to look at all that is yet to happen. that is more than enough to put a smile back on my face.