"I do."

It's a very historical day in Massachusetts. As of midnight today, same-sex marriage becomes legal here. Cambridge City Hall opened its doors at midnight until about 4:30 am to accomodate couples. More than 260 couples filled out application forms for marriage licences in the wee hours of the morning. A lesbian couple from Malden where we live, were the first couple to get married. They filled out their paperwork, got a waiver for the usual three-day period, and returned to Cambridge City Hall to have a Justice of Peace officiate their wedding.

Like it or not, what happened today is legal. What is not sure is if it is binding, as this issue comes into ballot as early as 2006. Whatever the results might be, the legality of same-sex unions performed from today until then is in a precarious position.

Choices, choices...

A fork in the road ahead...deciding which one to take can be agonizing. You're quite content where you are. Being on cruise control can be quite comfortable and worry-free. Changing speed or making a turn switches it off. Manoeuvering into a new direction might take you to a road that is a less comfortable drive, although staying the course does not guarantee a smooth one either. So what do you do?

That is where I am right now. Do I stay on the road that's familiar and comfortable? Or do I take a chance and go somewhere uncharted? I will always wonder where that unfamiliar road would have taken me should I decide not to take it. But if I do, I may end up somewhere disappointing.

Making a decision is never easy. I know I have to make one soon and I will, after careful thought and prayer. Wish me well.

:)

Getting started...

Okay, I have been wanting to do an online journal for a very long time simply because it would be the easiest thing for my family and friends to keep up with what is going on in my life. Not that my life is that exciting. In fact, my friends back home live far more exciting lives as they jump from one gig to another, meeting new people, taking on new artistic challenges.

I came to the US to take a year and a half break from that same fun but sometimes crazy existence. Little did I know that my break would become permanent! Friends have asked me why I have not networked and looked for gigs locally. Truth to tell, as much as I miss doing shoots, rehearsals, recordings, concerts and musicals, I love being home by dusk and spending time with Michael. I guess I am getting old or Michael is just darn good company. :D

My challenge now is to make my very normal existence sound interesting and make my family and friends want to keep reading. Let's see how long this will last!!! :)