Done, done, done-skey!

Papers signed. Records filed. Name changed at Social Security office and with DPS. Check, check, check and check!

Wanna hear something funny? I overslept...by hours! That's what I get for staying up late and working 'til 3 a.m. I woke up in instant panic realizing there was no way I had woken up on my own at a quarter-to-seven. It was 9:30! I'd slept through three alarms! In the end I made it to court just before 10 am--and still looking fabulous, by the way. Turns out I didn't miss anything because my attorney was 'dealing' with his attorney in the interim. I made a brief concession to some language I'd wanted to add, but it was ultimately just a matter of sign here, here, and here.

We had just a little bit of casual interaction at his attorney's office afterwards to sign some additional paperwork dealing with the house, and then again a few minutes after at the County Records Office where we had to file them. I finished first, and stuck around to say good-bye. Ready for a handshake, he instead pulled me in for a hug--stiff on my part, I mean, I'm sorry, but it wasn't really a huggable moment for me, you know?--kissed the top of my head, and I said simply "I wish you the best in everything." He turned away without another word, choking up a bit.

I ask you, what sort of silly man divorces a woman he still seems to love?

The answer? My ex-husband.

I am strangely cheery...unexpectedly and blessedly cheery. And relieved and joyful and peaceful at heart. It's a beautiful sunny day outside--the sun came through the clouds just after I left the Social Security office. It matches my hopes and my dreams and I am so terribly proud and thankful to have made it through this last year that I just don't know what to do with myself...oh yeah...I have a conference call to jump on right now. Guess that's what I'll do. ;-)

You see...life goes on.