Dizzy

This blog entry is going to be more upbeat, for a change.

I eluded to a girl whom I nicknamed Dizzy a few blog posts ago and now it's time to fill the rest of the story in...

I first met Dizzy many years ago.  I'm not sure of how long ago, but my best guess would be when I was 15-16.  Being 6 years younger than me, I never really gave much thought of her.  I used to hang out with her older brother some.

Fast forward a few years (almost 6 years ago)...I'm out of the Army, back in Parkersburg, and working for the government.  Dizzy is all grown up and getting ready to graduate high school.  She is a knockout (still is)!!!  No doubt about it.  She catches my eye at a party and we started talking.  

We went on one date, and I even bought her some roses for V-day a few days later (yeah I know, a little too much).  I never heard from her again.  Maybe I pushed too hard, maybe she was interested in someone else.  Later, through mutual friends, I heard that Dizzy got married a few months later and moved to Texas (coincidentally).

I didn't have any ill feelings towards her. How could I?  One date and I guess the spark wasn't there for her.  So, I spent the next 6 years going through the motions, most of which has been captured here in my blog.

Then at my family farewell party in July, Dizzy's brother brings her along.  Dizzy, recently separated and filing for divorce, is still a knockout, but this time I don't let her catch my eye.  She later told me that she didn't understand why I wasn't checking her out.  

Funny the games that men and women play!  I was indeed checking her out, I just didn't let her notice.  Plus, my mind was on Texas, not on finding a girlfriend back in West Virginia.

As the night went on, some us that went on a four-wheeler ride.  Dizzy rode with me...and the rest is history!  ;-)  We began talking over the next few days and then began spending as much time together as possible.  She has 2 young children and I was packing my life up and preparing for my move to Texas.  This time however, there was a connection between both of us that we both felt.

It was like we were trying to catch up on 6 years in just one month!  We both agreed to let go of the past.  We both are different people than we were 6 years ago, and honestly, we both doubted that our relationship would have lasted very long back then.  Dizzy was just starting her life, I was looking to settle mine down.  It's funny how fate can give us re-deals in life when we least expect it.

So now Dizzy and I are dating.  The long distance isn't a problem for us.  Having been a military wife, she is used to the distance.  As for me, I'm used to being on my own.  Dizzy is still getting her life back on track post-divorce and I really need to get at least a year in at my current grade level.  The sacrifices now will make for a more comfortable life later. 

So for once I can say that my life has balance!  I'm happy at work, I'm happy with my friends, I'm happy with my family, and I'm happy with my love!!!

Thanks for reading...

P.S. - as for how I came up with the nickname Dizzy, I really can't explain that because I didn't name her.  Let's just say that she came up with it herself!  ;-)