The Casket Crew

I spent last night hanging out with my lady love and her friends, and the question turned to what to do for her birthday, or rather, how a certain someone who recently turned 40 is going to get back at her. There was talk of renting a funeral home, but I don't think they let you do that unless someone is actually dead. Being 30 isn't so bad, considering everything that could have been.
It snowed like hell last night, fortunately after I got in. I would much have preferred not to have to drive anywhere, but we need to get a little more financially stable before we consider a new place. Such is life. But once again, I spent my Monday morning with my favorite hobby- filling out job applications, sending resumes, and generally looking for the employment equivalent of a needle in a haystack. Of course, as long as it pays the bills and is honest work, you can't really complain. So on goes the search! Some warm weather would be nice though!!
I had a rather strange dream last night about life, or aspects of my life. I was in the car with Tabatha, who has turned out to be my soul mate, and is unquestionably the woman I love. We were driving on a dark, rainy night in East Hartford, where I spent some time as a boy. Main St, to be exact. Those familiar with the area may know where the large police station is, (which used to be my old elementary school), and a gas station across the street. St. Rose's Church and school are at the corner, and down the road are some apartments. But anyway, if you know the town, you've probably been through there. At any rate, I was driving, the love of my life in the passenger seat beside me, and we were discussing adoption of another kid. (This may well be the case down the road- but I'm guessing we'll be living together first, and get more settled.) In addition to this, there was also a good deal of hardships we would be facing in the near future. All in all, a time that would more than likely keep us really busy. But I told her I loved her (this much is true) and would always be right by her side no matter what would come. She looked over at me with her big blue eyes (also true, she is quite capable of melting my heart with a look) and said she would always love me, as well. The two of us would get through this. I wondered about this- I know there is a good deal of work involved in a relationship, but I've always wondered- is it work when it's something you would want to do? I don't think of anything I do for the sake of this relationship to be work per se. But anything really that strenuous? Apart from worries about money and finances, which are pretty much a daily constant, I can't think of any real danger to life and limb, unless violent revolution breaks out in the near future. But anyway, all things considered, I would say that yes, I would do anything for her, and would sacrifice everything for her. But at the same time, I know she loves me, so any such sacrifice would surely not be in vain. I trust her, and am happy every day to be her man- perhaps in time perhaps her man in a more official capacity, but one thing at a time, I say.