6 months.

The internet is a very interesting thing. On one hand it tears many people apart and throws them into a world of solidarity and isolation. In my case, it brought me a wonderful person that I have been spending most of my time with over the past 6 months or so. After meeting at a small cafe in Central Square in Boston and a few weeks of making sure we were as perfect for each other as it seemed, on December 12, 2008, Jessica and I made the commitment to become what the cool kids would consider “official.”

lunch by the riverside.

Now I know you might be thinking, “6 months really isn’t all that long, why celebrate it?” Well my friend, in my eyes 6 months is a very important milestone to make it to. It seems to me that most relationships end before that if they are just silly puppy love. If you are still happy after 6 months of being with only one person than you know that at the very least, you have someone by your side who you can call you true friend. Over the past 6 months we have connected on a level I did not think was possible with a significant other, and I think that is something worth celebrating. Jessica has been there for me through so much in the past 6 months that it’s hard for me to believe that she is still sticking around. From me not knowing where in the world I would be ending up in the next few months, to moving into her room and sleeping in her bed every night, she has made me feel loved and welcomed through all of it. She has supported every decision I have made, and in fact been there during most of my endeavors, and I hers…

ms walk for jessica's mom.

roadtrip/adventure to see andrew w.k.

It takes a special person to support what you do, but an even more amazing peron to be a part of it regardless of self interest. Jessica has proven to me time and time again throughout these 6 months that no matter where life takes me, she will be by my side for all of it. I think that is there is anything worth celebrating in this life, true love is one of them. This girl not only listens, she LISTENS. On multiple occasions she has come to me with gifts, one of which was a tooth brush that was the colors I had told her I wanted my bike to be… who remembers that?! Then for this anniversary she made me a painting/construction paper cut-out taken from two of my favorite lines from one of the most influencial musician in my life (and our relationship) – Jason Anderson.

flattening into two dimensions how trees are black now. construction paper cut-outs: lavender to charcoal and o, stars.

She also got me this shirt I have been sweating for months! So psyched!

sold out.

All material things put aside, this woman has been one of the biggest driving forces in my life, and I know that she will be around for a long time. Thanks for everything Jessica, you mean so much to me and everything you are and everything you do makes me so appreciative to have someone as wonderful as you in my life. You make me shine…

<3

Steven J.

ps – Listen to the mix I made for her of a compilation of songs that made up the soundtrack for the past 6 months of our lives…