Today is an anniversary of sorts. It is exactly two years ago today that Stefanie, the woman who I thought was the love of my life, dumped me. (If you want to read more about that day just follow the link.)

Two years later, I don't really miss her as much as I used to, but there are times when I'm doing something and I think, "Gee, wonder what Stef would have thought about this?" and that sort of thing.

I'm still not as social as I used to be, and I certainly seem to (not so much avoid social situations as) be picky about the social functions and stuff that I get into. While I have good friends and all, both male and female, I miss the closeness of female companionship. And the sex. (Well, I guess that means I'm not dead yet.) :)

Anyway, it's Canada Day, so time to be a bit festive and get out of this funk mood.

While today is my birthday, there's also something else...

Today, this LiveJournal is two years old. Yes, I started this LiveJournal on my birthday in 2006, and so it's got a bit of history to it now. To be honest, I never really thought that I would have all that much to say in the Journal, and yet, I guess things occur that one wants to write down for posterity, that one wants to be able to re-read at some time down the road, just to see how one has changed over time...hopefully for the better.

Frankly, I've never thought of myself as being a supremely interesting person, and feel myself to be quite mundane for the most part. As such, I never really expected folks to read the Journal, let alone comment on some of the entries (and to be truthful, there aren't a lot of comments on my Journal, at least not as many compared to some others I've seen), so it is good to know and see that someone actually reads the oft-times drivel that I write here.

So I want to take this time to thank everyone who reads this LJ for doing so, for commenting sometimes on the thoughts that I jot down here, and for being my friends, even only in a virtual sense (although there are some of you that I know outside the virtual environment).

So on to the third year's worth of journal entries....

Today is an anniversary of sorts.

Exactly one year ago today, Stef dumped me. (If you really want to, you can read more about that day here.)

I like to think that I came through the experience a better person, although I admit the first couple of months after that break-up were kind of bad. From a health point of view, I didn't take care of myself all that well, although things could have been much worse.

I find myself a year later wondering at times of what might have been. Not often, mind you, but the start of the new month has brought this home to me. The odd thing is that last week, Kathy and SteveB came over about 8:00 pm, and we talked about all sorts of stuff. Both of them commented that since the break-up with Stef, I've been somewhat stand-offish and socially isolated.

This gave me pause for thought. I realized that I haven't been as social as I used to be, and I certainly seem to avoid social situations more often than not. I think part of this stems from the fact that I'm in my 50's now, and to be honest, I feel somewhat...lonely. Notice I didn't say alone. I'm quite happy for the most part living in the skin that I have, and am comfortable being on my own.

Ah, I guess I just need to get out and socialize more. Or maybe not. I've got a number of good friends, that I can count on two hands. And I don't think I want to get involved in any relationships right now. Of course, you know what they say...love and relationships have a funny way of finding you when you're least looking for them.

*Bah!* I've obviously got too much time to think on my hands! *sigh*

Well, seeing as how it's Canada Day, maybe I'll go out and see some of the free concerts going on. Or just take a walk and see where I end up. Assuming my feet last that long. :)

While today is my birthday, there's also something else...

Today, this LiveJournal is one year old today. Yes, I started this LiveJournal on my birthday last year, and so it's got a bit of history to it now. To be honest, I never really thought that I would have all that much to say in the Journal, and yet, I guess things occur that one wants to write down for posterity, that one wants to be able to re-read at some time down the road, just to see how one has changed over time...hopefully for the better.

Frankly, I've never thought of myself as being a supremely interesting person, and feel myself to be quite mundane for the most part. As such, I never really expected folks to read the Journal, let alone comment on some of the entries (and to be truthful, there aren't a lot of comments on my Journal), so it is good to see that someone actually reads the oft-times drivel that I write here.

So I want to take this time to thank everyone who reads this LJ for doing so, for commenting sometimes on the thoughts that I jot down here, and for being my friends, even only in a virtual sense.

So on to the second year's worth of journal entries....