I made it to ONE (after this first slice)...And...here's what I have learned (so far).

So it is now official (as of this morning), YEAR ONE is over. I made it to my first wedding anniversary. Still waking up every morning to find the 'same' woman lying next to me (every morning). Year one was pretty good. I learned that:

-- She's there, every morning, same woman (Oh yea, I mentioned that already)
-- I'm there, every morning, too!
-- Marriage is cool
-- Being married to your best friend is VERY COOL!
-- Single people are in trouble
-- Single people, not dating their best friend, are in REAL TROUBLE!
-- Talking is fun
-- Communicating thoughts, ideas, feelings is "funtastic"
-- Having someone there for you is security
-- Having 'the one' there for you is sanctuary

By now your getting the idea (or your in real trouble). This first year has turned out to be better than expected. I learned that (this is really important, so pay attention): Happiness is a journey, not a destination.
I pursue it and pursue it and pursue it, with my partner, through the in's and out's, good times/bad times, health/sickness, etc. (you know the rest) and I find that as long as I continue to pursue it, with 'HER', I AM HAPPY!