Lemon's drop-inn

[npixelz]

Time is a ticking
You're ripe for a picking
So says the reaper
To make you an eternal sleeper
As time ticks ever on
One day soon you'll be gone
Your end draws closer with each breath
So says the one called death

[galled]

Great, but depressing. How about a cheerful or inspiring one?

[Lemon Cheesecake]

sadly true ...that is why it is important to make each day count for something good!

[npixelz]

A cheerful one you say?
Well here's one today!

While time ticks ever on
And moments pass and are gone
There comes memories with those you love
Of looking at the clouds above
Or singing to favorite tunes
Or simply acting like loons!
Cherish each moment you live
Yes, life can take, but if can also give
Remember fondly each fading hour
Even when things taste sour
For each moment that has passed
Is a moment your memories makes last
Do not be afraid of the coming end
Instead embrace family and friends
Be joyful in what life has bestowed
For we're all here to share your load
We are here to lift your soul
Even when life takes its toll
Because that is what friends are for
To help until we can't help anymore
Until our last goodbye
Let's keep looking at the sky

[Lemon Cheesecake]

Having been to a memorial recently that captures things perfectly, Npix. Thank you!

[galled]

Amazing!!

[Gingerale]

Npixelz that is quite inspiring!

[npixelz]

Thanks guys, I'm sorta proud of that one! Especially how I referenced "Of looking at the clouds above" with the last line "Let's keep looking at the sky"! I figured it was a nice way to wrap the poem up in a neat little bow, so to speak

[galled]

It really was. That's a keeper!

[JinMay]

@Lemon Cheesecake My parents really like him. They already consider him part of the family. The topic of marriage has been tossed around a few times and it's flattering but my boyfriend and I haven't really talked about that yet. However we have talked about living together.

He has a few options to choose from, but ultimately, it's his choice to make. I only ask him to do something he loves, not something that people expect him to do because it's his life, not anyone else's and only he knows what he'd enjoy doing or not.

npixelz Well I tried applying to the city public library but they only take volunteer applications. So they don't pay their workers. So I'll just have to keep looking somewhere else.

Gingerale Aww thank you! I'll be sure to keep you all posted with any updates!

[Lemon Cheesecake]

JinMay, Sounds like you are thinking things through... you might want to think about what it would look like long term if you move in together because that's when you start buying things etc together & if you end up going your separate ways how will you divide everything. A note to think about also, if you are married you can add a spouse to health insurance etc. & if he is in the military there might be other benifits for a spouse.

But don't rush! I love that your Parents are happy with him, that is a big plus.

[JinMay]

I am. I do want to move in with him, I definitely can see a future with him. I just don't want to rush into anything because I want him to be certain as I am. Even if I am scared to move away from home, I think it's worth giving it a try. The worst that could happen is we don't mesh well and I go back home. But it's better to find out rather than always be stuck on the 'what if?', if that makes sense. That is true! I'm sure there would be benefits to being married to him. Although, I never really think of that stuff. If I marry him, it's because I love him as a person, not because I want to see what I can get from him. But you are right.

Hahah yeah my parents adore him. Whenever he doesn't visit for a while, my mom always asks when is he visiting again. lol It's super adorable.

[Lemon Cheesecake]

oh I certainly did not mean to insinuate to marry him for what you can get from him! That would be unwise!

I simply meant, if you love each other & are making a commitment anyway, some pluses of being married mean that you can provide for each other ...whether it was his work or yours that you got benefits through. Health insurance in the US is like a part time job to pay for it but a plus one is only about $5 or so a month more then two separate individual plans.

Do not rush into anything! If you can always move back home that is also a relief. Some people don't have options 7 do things out of desperation but it is nice to hear you are thinking things through & you have family support. That is a plus.

Have you met his family?

[JinMay]

No worries, I understood what you meant. It's very important to think things through and to talk things out. It's an important discussion to have and I do try to set time aside to sit and talk about these things because I want us to both be on the same page moving forward in this relationship.

I don't know if he sees a future with me, but I'd like to think he does or else he wouldn't have mentioned it as 'our future'. I know I can always move back home. My parents and I have already discussed the possibility. They just advise me that if I do move out, that I make sure I have a job because they don't want me to mooch off of anyone. And I mean, that makes total sense. I don't want to mooch off of anyone either. I'd feel much better if I had a job and I was able to contribute somehow.

I have met his family! They're all very nice and they were really friendly and welcoming towards me. I definitely didn't feel unwelcome or uncomfortable.

[Lemon Cheesecake]

JinMay, Good suggestion from your parents!

A Plus that his family also likes you! But what is not to like! You seem so thoughtful & sweet! Plus you love their son!

Change can be difficult but also exciting.

Sounds like you have options & that is important. Will be interesting to see which direction you go.