Where is Mrs. Stevo?
Mrs. Stevo zai nar?
Ou est Mrs. Stevo?
Can you answer the question? I can, but Mrs. Stevo is my wife, I have a tad more insight.
Remember the contest I had, the one I meant to continue but never did? There was a secret and no one could guess what it was.
The secret — was/is — is that I am now a bachelor. Mrs. Stevo has left me, for the time being. No, this isn’t a separation that can be resolved by counseling.
My delightful lao po is working somewhere in jolly ole England, and has been for two months. She will return to China eight months from now. Her task: Teaching Chinese to British high school students (I’ve met the students, her resolve will be tested).
So, here I sit. Alone.
I thought I would enjoy the freedom for a week or two before the loneliness set in, after she left in September. That enjoyment last about seven hours. I woke up a few hours after retiring, rolling over, stretching my arm toward the warm, soft body that wasn’t here.
She was gone.
Really gone.
I was alone.
I’ve come to grips with the loneliness. Luckily, my job keeps me hopping (running to stand still is a better description) and I don’t have a lot of time for personal feelings. That’s probably for the best. My thoughts wander to her during the quiet moments, the down-time, and I again feel like a silly teenage boy that writes flowery sonnets to his absent beloved.
Yuck. Been there, done that. I’m a man! Show no emotion. Brave the world, like a stoic.
Ummm, okay.
Here’s to you, Mrs. Stevo. I raise a glass to your adventure, and one to myself to numb the occasional pain of our separation. The weekend is almost here, dear friends. Send a quiet toast to the small Asian fireball on English soil. Or to me, the middle-aged 16 year old trying to figure out iambic pentameter.
I think you sound incredibly well for one who has been left all alone! At least you know she’ll return at a certain time. Any chance you get a trip out of this so you can visit between now and then?
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Awww, poor Steve! Luckily you’re TOUGH and MANLY.
Mebbe not. Plenty of time to listen to The Cure and write bad poetry.
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ohhh
This was so..
I’ll just say it. It was sweet. And poignant. Broke my heart a little.
Chin up, mr. stevo
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Aaaww ! Poor Stevo.
We understand why you miss her. And that was quite thoughtful.
Hope you are able to cope with your temporary loss. 🙂
She gives a soothing feeling. No ?
Sorry to hear this. Your post is poignant – full of depth and maturity about the whole situation.
Wishing you the best
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This would be a really good time to get a cat. No, seriously. *snaps fingers* And I’ll be taking that bottle of Scotch, mister.
Hang in there. 🙂
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And you the know the hardest part? It’s always harder to be the one left than the one leaving. The time will fly though! Just keep super busy 🙂
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Damn fine woman you’ve got yerself there or not there at the moment
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Yikes! My heart almost stopped for a minute there, before I realized she’d be back. Take care, Mr. Stevo.
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Corina: Perhaps a trip during the winter school break.
Jackie: Yes, I’ll get out my Cure CDs.
amuirin: and I’ll keep a stiff-upperlip.
Cuckoo: I can cope, I hope.
Lola: Thanks for your comments.
LFC: A cat? Only you, LFC. Can I send you a ticket?
Christine: I will. I am.
QR: Thanks.
Kathleen: Thanks.
Hang in there Stevo…
If you look on the brightside, there’s a lot more free time for you to work on your self portaits… 😉
Ron
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They say a woman truly blossoms when she has a husband who cherishes her. Your wife looks like a lovely blossom to me.
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Stevo, absolutely. And I come with a bonus — Jackie fits in my carry-on! 🙂
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LFC: That would be sweet. I’ll call the travel agent.
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Awww… this was very sweet, Mr. Stevo. I don’t know how you manage it. My husband was away for three days last week and I missed him terribly. Eight months would seem like an eternity to me.
That didn’t help, did it? Sorry. 🙁
And yes, the hair flip is great.
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Aw..that’s so sad. Maybe this is when I should start batting my eyelids and giving you coy smiles!
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Ouch. That’s rough Steve. I can totally relate. John and I were seperated for nine months, while he went back home to tie some business up and I was stuck in China. Like you, I kept immensely busy until he returned and then we promptly took four months off to travel. There are rewards to these kinds of situations 🙂 I’m sure you will find that the time flies even though it doesn’t feel like it right now.
PS>> I really like the background you’ve added to your site. It really makes it stand out!
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