The day after

Yesterday we got married. It was also Gabe’s birthday, which somehow makes the date feel even more anchored in memory. One day holding more than one meaning. I keep thinking about how rare it is for a moment to carry that much weight without feeling heavy.

Today feels different than I imagined. There is joy, but also a surprising tenderness that I was not expecting. Being married changes something inside you immediately, even when nothing around you looks different yet. I feel more grounded, and at the same time more aware of the space where he should be.

There is a quiet adjustment happening in me. A noticing. A slowing down. I do not want to rush past it or explain it away.

This website exists because I want to document our growth honestly. Not just the milestones that are easy to remember, but the quieter moments in between where marriage actually takes shape. The moments that might otherwise disappear if I do not stop and name them.

This is the beginning. Not just of a website, but of a shared life that deserves attention and care.