This weekend marked the longest time I have ever been away from my wifey. Initially, I thought, if my wife is gone I get to lounge around and do whatever
I want. It wasnt much later that I realized how different my life is without my wife. For example: the most complicated meal I prepared this past weekend was a tuna fish sandwich, followed closely by cereal. I realized how difficult it was to be motivated to wake up when you dont have that special someone to spend the rest of the day with. In addition, I got a flash back to what it is like to be single and go to church by yourself. How single people remain happy is impressive to me, after only three days without her. So you might think that I wallowed in my own pathetic lonliness this past weekend, but whether it was at the urging of my wife or not, I did receive company from Corinne's cousins, and my friends, Brandon and Marie Miller (as shown in the photo below). Our journey began with a car drive through Marin county toward the tip of Drakes Bay. While the picture captures some of the beauty of the surrounding area, it doesnt capture the 40 mph winds that threatened to rip the shirt off my back and carry me back to Lafayette.
Following our travels in that area and a quick stop along a beach, we made our way to the iconic Golden Gate Bridge. Its on trips like this to historical landmarks that foreigners seem to appreciate our beauty more than our own natives.
To finish up my weekend alone and anticipating my wifes arrival at the Oakland airport I made a quick stop to the Oakland temple (a.k.a. my wife's workplace).
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Haha I always love when the realization hits after being alone for awhile . . . I think it's actually healthy for a marriage :) Don't worry it happens to Jon too - only we leave him for longer usually, like we're going on a 2 1/2 week trip this week (although I hate to be away from him too!). Anyway, I LOVE the Oakland temple and am way impressed by your photography skills. I'm glad that you survived the weekend and have a renewed appreciation for your cute wife. I loved living in that part of the country when I did - there are so many beautiful things!
"How single people remain happy is impressive to me, after only three days without her."
Ignorance is bliss when it comes to being single.
Thanks for writing this, Matt!
It's beyond me how single people remain happy as well! :)
Nice Matt ... I can just picture your frail body getting blown away by the 40mph wind :)
I am glad Corinne is around to help you eat a little bit better than tuna & cereal. I remember those days ...
I knew Matt was lonely when he called to talk to me a couple of times this past weekend. Oh sure, he said it was to wish me 'Happy Father's Day', but I really think he was grasping for some connection to family. Matt missed Corinne - lots. Glad he had company to get him out of the house or who knows how much clean-up there would have been. Thanks for sharing, Matt and Corrine. Love you guys, POPs
awh... what a softy. I think it's sweet you missed your wife. We, on the other hand had a fun weekend with her. Sorry for your loss, but happy for our gain! lol Glad to see you hung out with our sweet cousins!
This is very sweet, Matt. I sat behind your wife in church, and watched Jackson pretty much dis her during the whole of sacrament meeting. I have to admit, it looked wrong seeing Corinne sit there without you! Isn't it so nice to belong with someone?
Where did the wifey go? I'm glad she is back now! And can I steal your pic of the Oakland temple? Soooo pretty!
Glad you treasure your wifey so much! So sweet!
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