This is how we see the world together. Bryan and I met at work. We had each gone through the pain of divorce, and shared the experience of very long days contemplating the meaning of life, and the source of happiness. We were friends first. Sharing deep thoughts, some nice runs and thoughts over coffee in between patients at work. When I was struggling to get through the day, he would bring me a burrito and a coffee--delivered with his contagious smile. When he was having a rough day, I would take away his coffee (his 4th or 5th cup) and bring him water or juice and encourage him to get outside and play. This supportive friendship went on for months...a few non-dates, post-run dinners where I would insist "this is not a date" and alot of texting. Then one day, we accepted our fate. Hiking Mt. San Jacinto , enjoying the vast beauty of the California desert, sharing our love for all things outdoors, it became a date. From that point forward, most of our "dates" were beach bonfires on Fiesta island with our four dogs, burritos and beer. A few runs around Mission Bay followed by burgers and beers. And the occasional North park eatery nights after a long run through Balboa Park. You can see the trend...we enjoy a good workout followed by a great meal and quality beer. Good living. Then came the trailer. "Wildwood". We bought it on Craigslist. ( where we buy most things). It is a 19ft aluminum trailer. We LOVE it. I had never camped with a trailer before... I was skeptical..but it is fabulous. Especially when we are high up in the mountains, where the chill hits just after the sun dips. Nothing like a fridge full of goodness and a hot shower. We have had many wildwood adventures, sometimes in the driveway on a Wednesday, just to give ourselves that far-away feeling. Its now been 2 years. We are still having those deep talks, still contemplating life, but we have found the source of happiness-sharing life with a partner whom you respect and love. We are a great team. One of our mottos "you make it strong, Ill make it beautiful" and "in search of the mundane". We are doing our best to figure out how to experience the most in this life together. Its a work in progress.
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