The Catholic church will

have a hard time trying to find a worthy successor of John Paul II. It impresses me how little I knew of him, and how interesting his life was. No matter what you may say about religion per se, even if just as a public figure determined to change the world, this wonderful man made a difference. A positive one. And as such he will be remembered.

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Along with the pack that I went to missions, we shared a lot this weekend due to the passing of the Pope. Although not as much as they were into, to be quite honest, because we were mostly super tired, and really in the need of having some fun. (When I say we, I mean Andrea, Wend and I). You see?. Oscar and Andre broke up, and you may imagine how that is. Actually, most likely you know. So we pretty much adopted her through the weekend, shared and talked a lot. And in general just made sure she had an ok time with the whole thing.

It is a hard process to go through... Specially since she could already see herself with him. When it is a meaning full relationship, and you were really into it... It is really hard to let go.

Anyway... I hate writing a post on Monday mornings!. O.o

So much went on through the weekend. Darn it!.

So, just as a quick summary. Friday night, after the expiatorio we went to Allan's. To be honest, when I got there, I was like -oh, oh...- I mean, it seemed mostly dead and done for. The whole reunion that is. I had built some expectations regarding having a lot of good laughs and all with the guys I last saw at Memo's bday... And well. For a while I was honestly worried about the future of that night.

He he he... Of course my fears were unfounded, and after a while we all got into good talking and game playing. We played for... I'd say almost two hours!. And it was a lot of fun. By that time it was only 6 of us, but a good 6 none the less.

... I guess that, at some point or the other, Wend arranged meeting up with Allan and Elisa tonight... So... I guess I should give him a call.

... Ok I will... But in a while. I want to make sure he is actually there when I do call.

Anyway... That is how Friday night was. Once back at Wend's place, we just talked for a bit, and I said bye. The next morning (Saturday's), I went to Wend's place super early. We wanted to chill and watch movies. I bought two liters of ice cream [yummy], and took the DVD player, among several movies, to her place.

At the end though, it really didn't happen like that. Heh. But whatever happened, was good. Andrea went to have breakfast with a friend of her, so Wend and I were alone for a little while. Ice cream!!!... ^_^ . At around 12 Andrea returned, and we all wanted to get ready and watch a movie, although we managed to keep that plan at bay, and just talk all morning long about a lot of stuff. I bet those were good talks, since time really just flew and all of a sudden it was 4:30 and time to leave.

We went to El Expiatorio, and there helped to organize and set up a beautiful march for the Pope. It was really really awesome, and some people kept saying there were over 10,000 persons there. I wouldn't know... Actually, I don't even know how you could count them!. What matters, is that you could see A LOT of people walking from the Expiatorio to the Cathedral, at night, all of them holding candles and the vibe that you could feel was pretty darn great. Gives me goose bumps just to think about it.

Once by the Plaza, there was some singing and sharing. And then people went to church. Us though, we had agreed on meeting this girl named Young (at least it sounds like that), friend of Andrea, by Starbucks.

Again... The world is really a small place. It seems Young had once known Abby, and is now friends with Ruben. (Although they were only online friends). Ruben, by the way, is a guy that I know from Macomb and is now working here... O.o And I got to say hi to Rocio, Daniel's sister, who is now working by that starbucks... He he he. Connections all over the place!. It was a nice time, yet we didn't stay there long. The place closes at 11 after all.

Then, as tired as we were, we still wanted to party on. Heh. So to banana's it was. But we just were there for a little while. Pilar joined us by then, and eventually they talked about heading back home and playing some card game. Once at Wend's, I went to her room to pick up the DVD player and all. I really don't know how it happened... But it seems that the floor looked way too good, and I ended up falling asleep there.

I recall Wend waking me up, and placing me on her bed... The next thing I remember, is Wend waking me up again, telling me they were done playing and all, and it was time for them to sleep... O.o

Wend made sure I was fully awake before driving, in the oddest possible way!. He he he. She made me laugh so much though. (thanks girl).

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Sunday!... Yay!... Wend called me at around 2:30 to tell me what was up, and well... That was pretty much the call that woke me up. Sort of... He he he. Because after talking to her, I was in bed for another while until my dad came and told me it was meal time.

Through the day I was super nervous... It was meet the dad time!. O.o

At 6:30 I was going to meet a bunch of Wend's family, and... Needless to say, my heart was going like crazy and almost about to jump out of my chest. Really.

I decided playing some Resident Evil 4 would be good to relax. WRONG!!!...

Freaking game is awesome... But... Terribly freaky and scary... Damn it...

When I arrived to Wend's aunt place, I was soaked in sweat, and really nervous. WTF?.

I walked out of the car, and walked a little in order to calm down and dry my self. He he he. After a while, you could no longer see the seat belt marked on my shirt, and that was kind of my clue to head towards that meeting. I was calm then. But each step I was taking towards the house, my heart was pounding stronger!. When I clicked on the ring... ... ... I was almost about to die!.

Wend came out... Super huge welcoming smile... She looked beautiful... Yet... I couldn't even acknowledge that... And she could tell I was freaking nervous...

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Walk in... Greet the uncle and her two little siblings. I had meet them in pictures, now they were in front of me!!!!!... Then, in the background, I see her dad...
(heart pounding... A lot).

He stands up, and walks towards me... O.o

We greet each other and shake hands...

- sigh -

He didn't kill me!!... ^_^ Nor he was nasty or anything... Now... There was a room filled with woman in there. The grandma, aunts and cousins... Women are a though crowd... I greeted them all, one by one. Andrea was there. Nice to see a familiar face smiling back at me!.

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Up to here, I was able to save... Fool me, I keep forgetting that internet is unreliable!. I finished writing this whole post, which became quite long. And I was very happy about how it turned out. Then I clicked "publish"... And GONE... GONE!!!... Freaking mistake and the whole post went to "nothingland"... O.o

Here I am again... After a while of almost smashing my computer, somehow calm... Willing to try again... Sort of...

I hate it, because it never ends up being as good...

Anyway... here it goes...

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Things didn't go bad, at all, during that first approach with Wend's family. And the approach didn't last for long either, since after about 10 minutes we just walked out to go to church. That was a nice walk. He he he. Mostly teasing and fun about the idea of me meeting her family and all. Wend was so happy though... Darn I like that girl!.

I liked having gone to church... Of course the whole message was Pope oriented... The guy did a freaking lot in his life!. I honestly believe the was the most influential man in the 20th century. Not only religiously. And if you can think of someone else, let me know!. Even Gandhi, and guys of that height fall short. Read this article, written by an agnostic, about his impact on the world.

Anyway... Once back, we got to hang out more with Wend's family. (They called her "Irma" a few times... weird!!!!). There we had a bit of a kitchen talk, just... Talking about random silliness and actually enjoying it a lot. Wend's dad was even joking about little things, and Wend was smiling a lot having a good time with her siblings. There was no "huge questionnaire" to me, neither was I the center of attention. It was just a nice gathering... It felt good.

Did I pass the test?... What did they talk about me once I walked out of there?. Which first impression did I give?...

Questions that, most likely, shall remain un answered. Heh. I hope it was good though.

Back at Wend's, we had a nice chilling quiet time, yet she was hurting way too much on her upper back. Specially her right side. In a silly attempt to comfort her, I tried my best to give her a massage... But... I don't think I made it worst, I just know I didn't make it any better. Sniff... If anyone out there knows a good remedy towards aching back muscles... Let me know!. ^_^

... sigh...

This morning, I went to buy a couple of super wow films so that Wend could take a few good black and white pictures. My photography girl!... ^_^. I know, I know. I was supposed to be working, but who really cares?. :-P

Of course I went with her... And... It just amazes me how much of a great time I have with Wend, even when just going to buy something. We laugh a lot, we talk and discuss serious matters, and can even be silly about some messed up topic too!. The way her face looks when smiling... The way her hand feels when holding it... Her hug... The scent of her hair...

It almost feels like she was made just for me, her anatomy fits so perfectly with mine. The place her head rests in my shoulders, when cuddling... Everything... I feel so freaking lucky and utterly happy!. And... Less and less my "going to Canada" is a shadow... It just becomes like, just something that will happen, so what?. Heh...

Feels weird...

It is like the real thing, like... I have been waiting so long for something like this to happen in my life. To find such a girl... To share in such a way...

... Good times really... I hope they keep going on, and building up.

^_^