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raven ([personal profile] raven) wrote2012-07-26 05:57 pm

psa

Before I talk about the amazing books I'm reading and the fact my Gaslight Anthem tickets came in the post today and about how my supervisor is delightful ("What do you mean, I'm not scary? I've decided I'm going to be scary from now on! Expect an uncomfortable August!") or about how I start a new job in six weeks or any and all of that:

Shim and I are getting married. Not right now, not before I finish my job or even before the Gaslight Anthem go on tour, but... y'know. I'm sure y'all aren't surprised. Neither am I, really; not surprised, nor very aware of how things are different - but the idea is just, growth, isn't it? At the moment the plan seems to be that I will be admitted to the roll in England and Wales and get married in the same week, and, yes, that's it: that slow passage towards becoming. After four and a half years together Shim and I have become, not part of each other, but together more than just ourselves. It's how it goes.

We're getting married in Edinburgh and New Delhi, probably in that order. Beyond this I know very little, except that there will be food, music and dancing involved. Those that know, thank you all for your lovely messages of congratulation; the Caped Crusader has told everyone at work so people stop me in the corridor to talk about it, and I am overcome by everyone and their love and kindness.
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[personal profile] musesfool 2012-07-26 07:12 pm (UTC)(link)
Congratulations!
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[personal profile] philomytha 2012-07-26 07:29 pm (UTC)(link)
Congratulations! :-D
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[personal profile] happydork 2012-07-26 07:55 pm (UTC)(link)
WHEEE OMG YAY! :D:D:D
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[personal profile] marymac 2012-07-26 08:26 pm (UTC)(link)
Ooo, congratulations!
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[personal profile] isis 2012-07-26 08:38 pm (UTC)(link)
I am not surprised, no, but I am happy for you! Yay!
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[personal profile] avendya 2012-07-26 08:38 pm (UTC)(link)
Congratulations! ♥ ♥ ♥
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[personal profile] soupytwist 2012-07-26 09:18 pm (UTC)(link)
Oh wonderful! Congratulations, both of you. *all the hugs you want*
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[personal profile] silverhare 2012-07-26 09:21 pm (UTC)(link)
Wheeee! *twirls you* Congratulations you both.
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[personal profile] livrelibre 2012-07-26 09:35 pm (UTC)(link)
Congrats you two! *toasts you with pink wine*
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[personal profile] naraht 2012-07-26 09:42 pm (UTC)(link)
Congratulations to both of you!
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[personal profile] falena 2012-07-26 09:59 pm (UTC)(link)
Congrats!
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[personal profile] such_heights 2012-07-26 10:02 pm (UTC)(link)
oh yay, how wonderful! Congratulations!

[personal profile] jennyrad 2012-07-26 10:02 pm (UTC)(link)
I rather think I've failed to congratulate even Shim properly - I think I hit "like" on Facebook, but that hardly counts as a proper congratulations, does it?

My old etiquette books assure me one does not congratulate a newly engaged woman, one wishes her felicitations. I intend to do that, and if you don't find it inappropriate, to congratulate you (both) as well. :)
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[personal profile] marginaliana 2012-07-26 10:54 pm (UTC)(link)
Congratulations!
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[personal profile] forthwritten 2012-07-26 10:56 pm (UTC)(link)
Congratulations again!
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[personal profile] lemon_badgeress 2012-07-27 01:20 am (UTC)(link)
Oh, my dear, I am so happy for you! *beaming* May the technical details go swimmingly.
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[personal profile] petra 2012-07-27 02:40 am (UTC)(link)
Congratulations!

[personal profile] noldo 2012-07-27 03:16 am (UTC)(link)
Oh how lovely, many congratulations!
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[personal profile] starlady 2012-07-27 04:02 am (UTC)(link)
Congratulations!
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[personal profile] toft 2012-07-27 04:59 am (UTC)(link)
Oh, congratulations, that's lovely to hear. I'm so happy for you.
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[personal profile] flick 2012-07-27 07:21 am (UTC)(link)
Gosh, how exciting! Good luck!
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[personal profile] brightlywoven 2012-07-29 04:59 pm (UTC)(link)
Congratulations honey! Drinking to a wonderful future for you both and all the splendid things you will become <3<3<3
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[personal profile] coriolis 2012-08-03 08:40 pm (UTC)(link)
I only just saw this! How did I only see this now? This is wonderful! :D

Congratulations, future-Mrs.-Shim! Ooooh, or is it to be Shim-Raven? Raven-Shim? Sticking with Raven? Very important internetty things to consider, I'm sure you'll agree ;D

[identity profile] coloursofdusk.livejournal.com 2012-07-26 07:13 pm (UTC)(link)
Congratulations! May you continue to grow together (lovely idea!)
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[personal profile] frith_in_thorns 2012-07-26 07:31 pm (UTC)(link)
I wish you much, much joy. ♥

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