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06/22/2005: "The Good, The Bad, The Totally Awesome"

The good news: I'm zeroing in on the end. Truly. I can see it, I know what's supposed to happen, and I will indeed have the book in on Monday.

The bad news: I'm sunburned. On the top of my knees, for God's sake. I know better than this. I think because we've had The Longest Winter Since the Ice Age, I was greedy (and not too bright) but now I'm paying for it. I refuse to put on pants because, well, Ow.

The totally awesome news: First, some backstory (the Reader's Digest version). Not sure how much I've shared about this, but anyway, I first met my wonderful guy in 1976. We met in a bar (Sloans, in West Hollywood, which is now gone). We dated for a couple of years, all of the tumultuous and incredible. I fell desperately in love. We broke up. I never got over him. Compared everyone I dated to him. Finally, gave up the dating thing. Became very comfy with the idea that I'd not be with one man. It truly was okay - I've always entertained myself very well. I was in my 40s and it wasn't going to change, no big deal. Then in March, 3 years ago, I got an email. From him! Three month after that, we moved in together. And now, three years after that (drum roll please) we're getting married. The date is set (July 30th) in Reno. Small ceremony, no frills. Which works for me. I'm so happy. I love him beyond belief, and I figured we've survived two winters alone in a cabin in the mountains, and it's still the most amazing relationship I can imagine.

Replies: 19 Comments

on Wednesday, June 22nd, Danni said

Wow, what stellar news!

Happy upcoming wedding!

on Wednesday, June 22nd, chris said

Jo, what a wonderful, wonderful love story! I'm all ferklempt just reading about it. What a way to wind up National. We'll have to throw rice at you all through the conference!

Hey - maybe we can turn the Ritas into a giant bridal shower ....

on Wednesday, June 22nd, kim said

good for you.

on Wednesday, June 22nd, dotes said

Could you have found a crappier pic?

on Wednesday, June 22nd, Jo said

Thanks you guys! I'm pretty excited. It's very special that it's all happening at RWA. Wow.

And Dotes, honey, you're gorgeous. Always.

on Wednesday, June 22nd, Alyssa said

Congratulations! That's wonderful!


Alyssa

on Wednesday, June 22nd, Tammy C said

Congratulations Jo, That is great news! I wish you two all the happiness in the world!

on Wednesday, June 22nd, Nicole said

Congratulations! Wishing you lots of happy years together.

on Wednesday, June 22nd, Jill said

Well I think the pic is adorable. I want a NOW pic, but don't even snort Jo, I know that ain't gonna happen since you go running, screaming into the night every time I pull out a camera ...

on Wednesday, June 22nd, PBW said

Bless you both, what a terrific love story. I hope you add many happy chapters to it. (Aloe vera gel heals sunburn quick, too, Jo.)

on Thursday, June 23rd, Jo said

Thank you so for all your good wishes. It's embarassing at my age to be so damn girly about all this. And from a card carrying cynic like me. But there you have it.

on Thursday, June 23rd, Mari (her from Scotland again) said

CONGRATS!! aint it sweet when love finds away and handy to have a man about to rub in some aftersun on ur sunburn much more pleasuable than DIY (Doing It Yourself)
Really though i wish u all the happiness in the world!!

on Thursday, June 23rd, Cheryl said

Congrats! Best wishes for much happiness!

on Thursday, June 23rd, Joely said

What a terrific story!! Congrats and best wishes!

on Thursday, June 23rd, Mary said

I love this story and the picture. Congratulations.

on Thursday, June 23rd, Jo said

This is very cool. Thank you so much. I promise not to fill the blog with all the details.

on Friday, June 24th, Gina said

I remember that place. Wasn't it TJ Sloanes...not far from the Blue Whale? Anyhow, HUGE congrats and mazel tov on your personal HEA.

on Friday, June 24th, Jo said

That's the place, Gina! Cool that you remember it.

And thank you for the good wishes.

on Saturday, June 25th, Steph T. said

Best wishes, Jo!! What wonderful news and thanks for sharing your personal HEA!