Hello, again...

I'm scared to even look at how long it has been since I last blogged.  I'm sure that it has been months. Y'all are probably totally tired of Imaginary Bitches by now. 

Life has just been moving too fast.  I guess that you could say I have been living instead of blogging.  Trust me when I say that my life has taken a complete turn and is a lot different since the last blog entry. 

In a good way.  A very good one, actually.

I don't really know where to start, so I guess I will just plunge in and go for it.  So here goes...

Let me start by saying that I have not knit a stitch in a few months.  I think my knitting mojo moved to Arizona or something.  If you see it, please send it home. 

Charlotte is still amazing!  I have fallen even further in love with the city.  Moving here was by far one of the better decisions that I have made in my life.  The friends that I have made since I moved are the family that I wanted.  The last few months have been a nice time because I have been out enjoying the city.  I have been taking the time to really learn the city.  Experiencing it.

My choir is going well.  We had a very nice concert in Washington, DC a few weeks ago.  We shared the stage with a local choir from there.  They were really nice guys and the trip was a really good one full of wonderful surprises.  Then, the following weekend, we performed with them in Charlotte.  I had a solo during this concert.  It was not a singing solo, but one that I performed lines.  Luckily, it went well and I did not flub, fall or forget anything.  I really enjoy singing with this choir.

One thing that I experienced was an evening of speed dating back in January.  A friend was organizing it and I decided to go.  If you have never experienced speed dating, do it.  It was one of the oddest things I have ever done, but it was so much fun.  Essentially, what we did was have five minutes to talk to each of the 'daters'.  Some of the five minute periods were quicker than others. A particular one flew and the five minute time periods was over before I had a chance to blink. 

At the end, you pick the daters that you would like to be matched with.  If you put a person down and they put you, then you got their name and contact info in an envelope.   There was one particular dater whose name I wanted to see in my envelope.  I rushed out the door and ripped open the envelope as soon as I got into my car.  I had been repeating the name of my favorite dater over and over in the hopes of seeing it.  I saw it and was ecstatic.

Needless to say, that was the beginning of the end.

Adam and I have been dating for almost 2 months now.  Let me just say that I am head over heels for him.  It's just the weirdest thing to go from nothing for years to having "a better half".  He is truly amazing and is making my life so much better.

So... my secret is out.  I have been busy with a boy and that has made me not being the blogger that I want.  Or the knitter, I guess.

All in all, life is really good now. He and I are heading into the mountains of NC in the morning and visiting the Biltmore estate on the way.  I should have tons of great pics to share soon.

I think that my blogging mojo is back, so I plan on dusting off the old blog and moving back in.

Stay tuned...

Comments

[tiennie]

Woohoo J.P.! Who cares about knitting when you're really living life! I'm so happy that you've met someone wonderful for you. Can't wait to hear more about him!

[Stacey]

Yah! Glad you are back & you have yourself a lovely boy :)

[pam]

Awesome for you! I am glad you have found someone so wonderful. Just get that knitting mojo back!

[Becky]

Living instead of blogging is COMPLETELY acceptable! ;-) I'm so excited and happy for you...you sound all smiles in your post. WOOHOO!!!!!!!!! Hugs to Christopher from my girls!

[Alicia P]

Ain't love grand? Congrats! And have fun this weekend!

[Kontan]

So very happy that you are happy! This city and metro area is truly amazing isn't it!

[chris]

congrats, and thanks for sharing your story! it's always fascinating to hear how people meet especially when it's through and unconventional way.

like you, i haven't kept up with blogging either, but i've still managed to knit some!

[Jen]

FANTASTIC! That's what a blogging break should be like! I always take really exciting breaks for things like "buying a new washing machine" or "picking my belly button lint."

[Zonda]

Good for you! :) Glad you are doing so good! Have a great weekend!

[Jane]

Yay! It's great to see you back, and with such great news, too. Keep on having fun!

[Loopykd]

That's great news! I hope you stay happy and in love for years to come (if it is love that is).

[knitxcore]

well at least we know what you've been up to :-)
he sounds lovely.
now blog, dammit!

[Stacey _CrimsonPurl]

OOh I so love that line "living instead of blogging"!!

I am SO thrilled for you! :) Why I gotta STILL read your blog to know what is going on with you! LOL

Keep on living to the fullest! Hope to see you soon J.P.!

[PlazaJen]

:)
yay!

[Enid]

good for you JP!!!! so glad it is a happy reason for you not blogging.

good wishes for the relationship

[Jody]

That's an awesome reason for being awol - we don't mind a bit. Good for you :) Can't wait to "meet" him...

[Jane]

Hey, JP, shoot me an email (I've lost your addy.) I have some news for you!

[Debra]

I'll join the chorus! that's very happy news!!! Enjoy your life, things are always better when you have a someone special to enjoy it with! I am so happy for you!

[Keana]

So happy for you! Can't wait to see photos & read updates!

[Toni]

Yay!!!! So happy for you!

And eventually the knitting mojo will come back--Adam will need cool socks. :)

[Gail]

Does your choir have a web page where we can see where you'll be singing? I'd have liked to hear you when you were in DC. I see from the date on this blog post that you must be still too busy living to be blogging. More power to you. Besides, it makes me feel better about my own dusty blog.