Mentor here we come

I haven't written in a couple of months, not because I haven't had anything to write about, but because there was so much going on that I couldn't figure out how to start. Satu and I are moving to Mentor, Ohio. I got a job there and because I am the luckiest woman in the world, Satu encouraged me to take it and has turned her life upside down to come with me and start a new life. A very, very cold new life in which we will weather the storms with warm hearts and a lot of laughter. It is a scary time for us both. Every day has been full of mistakes, unintended consequences and poorly laid plans, but also full of laughter and teamwork.

Here is a list of why I know we will make it.

1. After a long day of moving boxes and making stressful phone calls Satu offered to make us a relaxing dinner and watch a movie with me. All I had to do was go fill the growler and come home to watch netflix on a pile of blankets on the floor. Sounds fun! I went for the beer and on the way back I hit the brakes too hard and dumped the whole growler in her car. When I got home, she just turned off the stove and came out with a sponge and soap. We still watched a movie and she still kissed me goodnight.

2. Day two of packing was really just the end of day one with a nap in the middle. Satu went to get her back adjusted and while she was out, I broke a lamp that she has had for years (and years.) She came home in pain and the lost lamp made her mad, but she still made sure I knew that she loved me more than the lamp.

3. When I woke up having a panic attack, Satu got up from our floor bed, put her hand on my knee and asked if she could read to me from the botany book I have been enjoying.

4.She's asleep next to me right now because after all the times she's seen me fail, she knows that I will keep her safe no matter what and she feels better sleeping next to me.

5. After a very hard couple of weeks and almost no sleep we can still laugh ourselves to tears just by dancing like lesbians.

5. We've been together for five years and she still tickles my knees just because she likes to hear me laugh.

6. The best times of my life are ordinary moments shared with her.