Brightside Entry | Love that Lasts

I've been in (and out) of love enough times to know that love is fickle and rarely ever lasts. While I'm not going to say that how true a love is depends on how long it lasts--I believe that every love is true in that we want it at that moment, no matter how terrible or disastrous that love turns out to be--I will say that love that lasts is something to be happy about because it's so rare. If you know me in real life, you'll know that there are times when I can be a huge skeptic (and a pain in the ass to talk to about these things) when it comes to love. I think that my Capricorn-ness shines through in that aspect, I'm pretty level-headed. I know when I don't think something will last and I'm not afraid to say so because really, why waste your time with someone who you know isn't the person for you? I also know up until what extent I can take putting up with someone else's mess and I don't expect anyone to put up with me, really.

Practicality can kill romance for me a lot of the time. But my faith in relationships and love was renewed last year when Keav and I met each other. :) I think there is someone out there for everyone--it's just that not everyone gets to keep the person they find they love. A few people are lucky enough to get to keep the love of their lives and my parents were lucky in that regard--and I thought I'd share this little tidbit with you.

Above are a couple of photos of my parents' wedding 37 years ago. They were married at the Pope Pius chapel at 7:00 am, against all odds--the flood that attacked Manila the evening before, delaying the arrival of the wedding bands or the delay in their plans (my mom was quite the revolutionary and wanted a garden wedding/reception but my grandparents were pretty strict and put an end to that initial want). But despite everything (all quarrels, too) they're still together today. 

While I'm not the type of person who's ever actively looking for love (I'm too big a nerd for that, I think--too many of my hobbies require me being alone) I do recognize that I'm so lucky to have someone like Keav in my life. I've dated a lot--both officially and unofficially--and it can be pretty damn tiring. I've met people both ridiculously idealistic and annoyingly jaded. And I'm just grateful that I'm with someone who gets me. :) Here's looking at more great years ahead!