One Year Down, Forever to Go

A year ago Sunday, September 26th 2009, I married my love and best friend. It's hard to believe that it's already been a year since we tied the knot! I think the past year went by so fast due to moving and starting a new life in Okinawa. I think as a couple, we have gone through more trying times then most newlyweds do. I'm thankful that we have come this far, and I'm excited to strengthen our relationship even further as the years go by.

This past weekend, we celebrated our anniversary. It was nice just being together, without a care in the world! Friday we walked along the beach and watched the sunset on Torii Beach. It's probably one of my most favorite places on this island. There is hardly anyone there ever!

It was so nice just to be with each other. I know I keep saying that, but I can't explain it any other way. His job keeps him busy probably 6 days a week, some days I don't even see him but in the morning. For us to be able to just spend alone time with each other without an agenda was just so refreshing. I think I fell in love with him all over again this weekend. It really made me realize how lucky I am to have such an amazing man in my life!

Saturday, we relaxed at home most of the day. We went to eat dinner at Yoshi Hachi. It's an amazing sushi restaurant. The owner of the restaurant is actually pretty famous. On the walls at the restaurant, there are pictures of him and famous people, Tiger Woods for example. He's really big into golf I think! After dinner we went shopping down in American Village. It was a fun, relaxing day. On Sunday, we decided to go to Kokusai Street. It's one of the main tourist attractions in Okinawa. It's basically a street with tons of shops and restaurants on it. It has an underground market area too. The streets are crowded with tons of Japanese people, with a few Americans. 

They had Eisa dancers there too. It was pretty cool to watch. I'm not sure what their purpose is, but they put on shows where they drum and dance. They almost remind me of dancing ninjas (hahha)!

After Kokusai street, we decided to go eat dinner at a place called Seaside Ristorante. It's an Italian restaurant owned by the military, on Kadena Marina. We got there right about sunset, so of course we chose to sit outside. We saw one of the most beautiful sunsets we've seen on this island. It was so romantic, sitting there with our cocktails, watching the sunset, with an amazing view of the water.

 It's times like those that make me realize how lucky we are to actually experience this. Not many people can say that they have been to Japan, let alone live on Okinawa. Sunsets like this are normal year round. I just feel truly blessed. Not only am I blessed to be graced with Gods beauty all the time, but I found the person that makes me complete. He is my absolute everything, and I thank God every day that He brought us together! One year down, forever to go!