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Posted In: Everyday life — October 29, 2004 @ 6:44 pm — Stephanie

I am like a mama bear with her cub when it comes to Peter. A few years ago, he was part of this computer users group thing, and arranged for the Red Hat Road Tour to make a stop at our university (SIUE). He made all the arrangements and the event was a success. Peter is such a nice guy that he let someone take credit for the event, and that REALLY pisses me off!!! He did the work, he made the arrangements, and it was HIS idea! All it would take to make Peter happy would be a “good work”; instead, he has to deal with someone else taking credit for his work. Someone who really should know better and should have a stronger code of ethics. Someone who claimed to like Peter and seemed to think of him as somewhat of a friend. Strange, that is… *removes the knife from Peter’s back*

My husband conceived of the idea and planned it out. The day of, someone else took credit for arranging it and for the event’s success. Shameful, really. If the event had not been such a success, I’m betting that this particular person would have distanced themselves from the event.

Peter is insanely talented, respectful, and a much too kind to object to this nonsense, but fortunately, I lack the necessary social decorum. There are a few things which are unforgiveable in this world, number one being doing anything to slight Peter. I would amputate my limbs, if necessary, to protect him. Remember that I would gladly amputate yours as well, if it came to that. Peter is a better person than you are (and he’s talented). Fact.

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Posted In: Everyday life — October 23, 2004 @ 12:09 am — Stephanie

First of all, thank you for visiting our website! Content is sparse now, but please check back with us soon, as we intend on having it up and running shortly. Why a website? Well, we’ve moved far away from family and friends, so we figured this would be a great way to keep you all current with what is happening in our lives. We’ve officially lived in Denver for a year now, and are busy making it our home. The weather is great (mostly), veg-friendly restaurants are in abundance, and we doubt we’ll ever become jaded to the immense beauty of Colorado. Every day when we drive up 8th Avenue, our hearts soar at the sight of the jagged purple peaks in the distance. Yes, we are still (sadly) land-locked, but the mountains go a long way towards filling the hole not being near the ocean creates.

We honestly don’t miss much about Chicago, except of course, our families and friends there. There are times when I wish I could transport myself just for five minutes to take my Gran shopping, or to take a peek at my beautiful niece and nephews. I’ve missed out on most of their lives. It’s hard, but living out here is best for me. I definitely don’t miss the south suburbs or the horrific traffic of Chicagoland! Denver has its own problems, but life here is fairly laid-back.

Edwardsville? Sorry, folks, but we’ve really never looked back. I miss a total of three things: the work we did for the Animal Network, Eternity Cafe in the Central West End (St. Louis), and being a day’s drive from Chicago. The Metro East area just didn’t suit us, and we felt we HAD to move. Our eyes were on Portland, Oregon, but alas, it was not to be. With the 10% unemployment in the IT sector, our pet situation, and a lack of graduate school prospects for Peter, a move to Portland was not in the cards.

Why Denver? Its incredible beauty aside, we were turned on to Denver by Brian, Peter’s brother. Peter had two job interviews out here and the second company hired him. Luckily for us, the company turned out to be a great one to work for. Peter enjoys the work he does and the benefits are great.

We closed on our lovely Mayfair area home in December of 2003, and are busy carving a life for ourselves in our adopted city. Peter is working as a Software Engineer and will be starting graduate school next week. Can you tell how proud I am of him? You can almost see the bubbles of excitement rising out of our hearts this week, as we just found out he got in to the first school he applied to–Regis University. He’ll be attending a concentrated 8 week course each quarter, and will be working towards an MSCIT degree there. What this means for me is many lonely nights, a whole lot more responsibilities around the house, and time to catch up on some reading. Although Peter’s employer will be picking up most of the tab for his education, a big THANK YOU goes out to his parents for their continued support and offer to pay the difference. Peter and I appreciate your support far more than you’ll ever know!

This past October we celebrated 10 years of togetherness. 10 years! How on earth could it be that I was smart enough at 16 to know that I had found someone truly special? Last year, on January 30th, 2004, we announced to the world that our relationship was permanent. We married ourselves, as Colorado allows you to do, on Flagstaff mountain overlooking Boulder. The setting was perfect: sunset, our beloved dog, Iris, in flower girl attire, and three curious mule deer rounded out our wedding party. There was no wedding cake, no dj, no white dress, no tuxedos, no drunk relatives, no lost flowers, no stolen wedding gifts, no ill-fitting shoes, no permanent record of our union other than our marriage license, and somehow…it was perfect. We exchanged vows that we made up on the spot, vows straight from our hearts, and pledged to support each other and love one another for the rest of our lives. Peter and I have the kind of love that will carry us through whatever life throws our way.

This journal entry is turning out to be a novel, so I’d better end it here. Please feel free to comment on journal entries and photos, and send an email our way when the mood strikes you. We would love to hear from you, and hope you are all doing well. Our warmest hugs and best wishes! ~~<3 xoxo

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