This year began a quest and will end with the start of the journey. 

Even in the wildest of dreams, would I have ever deduced marriage in a singular year. It seemed to be an element always out of grasp, only to remain a dream. For so long I desired to find her wondering if it would ever happen, if this dream would ever become reality. I had found myself so very disappointed and frustrated in my ability to perpetually remain single. Yet this became the year all of those sentiments faded like the receding of fog. 

The start of this year began with the pursuit of love, life, and partnership. How alive I felt, reinvigorated with excitement and joy. Dreams began to turn into reality, as if I was awakening from a long and down-winded slumber. Finally I was able to feel a depth in this emotion of love. It was the year, promises were fulfilled. It was the year, where I pursued a woman with all my heart and proposed to her. It was the year I became married; beyond that, pledged my life and love to her, for the rest of our lives. All this in 2011. In one year, promises of marriage were realized, actualized, and finalized. In a year, hope was restored. No longer would I spend my life alone and independent. There was another that I would be partnered with in this journey of life. We would pursue life together. 

All of this again, in one year. Hopes and dreams became reality. This is the year that the journey began. 

So this is dedicated to you, Kayla Marie Hindes; my friend, lover, and wife. 2011 was an incredible year and I look forward to seeing what 2012 has in store for us. 

Here are a few of my favorite blogs I wrote this year in dedication to my wife. I hope you enjoy them.

 - This is Real

 - I know that I have found love