![]() As she loaded dishes into the dishwasher, she could hear the pitter-patter of rain on the roof. She let her gaze shift towards the window and grinned excitedly as she saw the heavy downpour outside. Suddenly, she was struck with a fun idea. "Baaaby!" she exclaimed, closing the dishwasher before running into the living room. Niels had just settled down after dessert to start a movie for them. But the movie would wait. She grabbed his hand, a big smile on her face. "It's raining outside... Let's go!" He'd laughed and looked at her fondly. "Outside, in the rain??!" It didn't take much convincing before Amanda had him by the hand, leading him down the hallway of their apartment building. Once outside, they held hands, spinning around. Laughter took hold of them both. Amanda threw her head back in delight as Niels lifted her, twirling her around and around until the raindrops seemed to dance around them. Her heart felt so light; she felt so carefree. Life couldn't get any better. Comments
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There are some mornings when I just don't want to get out of bed. Not because I don't want to face the day, but just because mornings are so full of possibilities. In those first moments after I wake up, life seems perfect. The sun is shining, the birds are chirping, and it's a brand new day. The troubles of yesterday seem so far behind...
I know that just outside my window, the city that never sleeps is still wide awake. Out there, a disgruntled cab driver is yelling at his customer for underpaying him. A cyclist is weaving through the crowded streets, late for work. Out there, a stressed construction worker is lighting a cigarette while a frantic mother searches for a child that has wandered away. Here, in my bed, I'm free of worries. I'm free to gaze upon the handsome face of my boyfriend as he sleeps peacefully. I'm free to cuddle closer, delighting in the way he holds me safe and sound even while he sleeps. I can't help but think of how lucky I am to have a man that loves me so unconditionally. And while I'd like to stay in bed longer, savouring this peaceful moment, there's no harm having some company. I'm so grateful that almost every morning I can kiss my love awake and watch his eye slowly open. I'm even more grateful that I always receive a kiss in return. Yes... some mornings I just don't want to get out of bed... As I gaze through the window, I let my mind wander back to when I was younger. When Niels and I first met... My mind can't help but wander through the evolution of our relationship. Things had been quite complicated for us in out late preteen and early teen tears. Though we were forbidden to see each other, we often found ways.
We lost our innocence together, but discovered a world of unconditional love. We've been through wonderful times, but we've also had tremendous hardships. When I was 14, Niels and I faced the biggest fear of our lives. And from that day, we vowed to set things right. We knew we'd shamed our parents, our families, but we knew then that one day, It'd be alright. For us, we've always had big plans. We've always dream about the future. Yes, when I turned 15, and we were ready to execute our first plan, we instead faced fear, doubt, and lots of arguments. 16 was a new era. One of the happiest years of our life, I believe. 17... the bliss continued. Now, at 18, we've certainly reached a new era... a time to set things right. There's only one thing missing... But when it happens, life will be absolutely perfect! I know that finally, in the most precious way, Niels and I will finally prove to our parents how much we've always wanted to make them proud. |
Amanda at a GlanceNames: Amanda Pontremoli, Amanda van Loon Archives
August 2017
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