Winter is the most magical time of the year for me in Kuwait. The weather is almost perfect which sets the mood for being in love and romance. Even more so because I have the constant support from the man I love most in this world. We stayed united and strong while making it happily through 2011. Even the family turbulence couldn’t break us apart.
Inshallah we will make it official next year *GULP* and hopefully I will get my wish to elope and honeymoon in Hawaii. That way I can still runaway down the beach if I get cold feet and panic. ;P His wish is more traditional and mine is more free spirit. Actually mine is more: let's wait a few years and just have fun / travel until we want babies.
I want to send all of my single reader's lots of good luck for finding the "almost" perfect man / woman of their dreams. And for my married readers, a Kuwaiti winter full of love and romance. :*
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Congrats on finding that someone special!
ReplyDeleteI'm so happy you and yours are still doing well and going strong. Insha'Allah you have a lifetime of happiness together. I also agree winter is such a magical time in Kuwait. My absolute favorite time of year. Hopefully I'll get out to enjoy it more soon... in the desert!
ReplyDeleteAs for the family hurdles you've had to overcome (I assume you mean both sides of the family), time will make everything OK. My husband was expected to marry a cousin (very bedu family) and he outright made it clear that was never going to happen... then married an American of all things. You can imagine the shock that sent through the family. However, they willingly met me, embraced me, and treat me as part of their family. I'm not saying going against the wishes of a family is always the best route -- but standing up for what you believe in and desire in life can't be a bad thing. I truly wish you both all the best.
You are totally right, winter makes everyone just wana stay in bed and cuddle, or have something warm under the blanket even if it wasnt so cold!!
ReplyDeleteGood luck on your love life, i wana be invited to the wedding next year you hear me ;P
Thanks Kenny :*
ReplyDeleteAmerican Girl ~ What a sweet comment from the heart. Thank you! :D We are really happy and I try not to let our families get to us. My parents are very religious and the fact that their Grandchildren might not be Christian is killing them. If we do get married and then have children then I would like the children to have both teachings. Of course our families think I'm delusional and will confuse / hurt the children. Luckily he is a real man and stands up for me as I do for him. I’m not going to get married into a bad situation as I feel not ready to marry anyway. My Mom is also giving me the guilt trip constantly for not coming back home to live. We have to live in Kuwait.
ReplyDeleteI want something like your marriage. (This is ideal and congratulations again.) I’m just not going to put up with anything less. Basically they can either be part of our lives or not. It’s really up to them.
Moody ~ Of course you will. Wait till you see my Arabic dancing moves. You will not believe I'm American. ;P
ReplyDeleteTotally agree with u , we are in love these days as if we are just meet ;) he keeps telling me that he can't believe it's already 5 years passed since we got married :) wish u all the best and I can't wait to hear the lovely news ;) love is amazing" sighhhhhhhhh "
ReplyDeleteNewQ8 Bride ~ I'm so happy for you and JJ. You two love birds are just adorable. ;) I hope to have the same sparks as you do after 5 years. xoxo
ReplyDeleteYou are most welcome. And you are not delusional to think children can learn both of your religions. If anything, religions teach tolerance and acceptance of others. My husband's family truly practices this -- two of his siblings married Shia though the family is Sunni, and when they first met me they encouraged my husband to 'teach me' about Islam... unaware I'm Muslim. Yet without knowing, they didn't once state that I must be Muslim to marry their son. My family has always supported my religious choices so they had no issues with who I would marry. We've also agreed any children will obviously be raised in Islam, but with the freedom to be educated on other beliefs to encourage tolerance.
ReplyDeleteFortunately, we do plan to live in both Kuwait and America since there are family homes here and I have a home in the states. His younger siblings are also interested in going back and forth with us... and have his parent's approval.
We often say we have the most ideal situation. And we're both very happy with the circumstances. I truly believe with enough love and respect for one another your relationship has the same potential.
American Girl ~ You are very blessed and I'm truly happy for you. :D Thank you for your support and words of encouragement.
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