Tales of a New Marriage

February 27, 2021

Grace Bianco here. I have been married for forty-eight days.

The morning started off with my husband getting into bed close to seven o’clock. I curled up next to him. That’s when I get my best sleep. I don’t have to worry about what every noise is, because my husband is right there with me.

I woke up around 10.

I went to the Dollar General Market that’s very close by. We still aren’t for certain whether or not we will stay in this house with no wifi / no tv. So, I just bought mostly frozen foods. I did buy cuties, yogurt, and lactose free milk as well. I still want us to eat some healthy foods, even if it’s not very much.

I read and wrote some until my husband woke up.

My husband got up at 3, two and a half hours before he would leave for work. We sat on the couch and cuddled. I watched him play chess. We talked about our nights / my day. I just wanted time to stop. I am still getting used to being on my own. (Even before I married my husband, I was living with my parents and three of my seven siblings. I also had an older sister and brother-in-law in the same neighborhood. I am used to company.)

We ate eggs and bacon with the guy we live with. He also works night shift. So, it was eggs and bacon for my dinner and their breakfast.

Then, it was time for my husband to get ready for work.

We hugged and kissed goodbye.

There I was all alone once again.

I pushed away my fears and self pity. I locked the door.

I spent the night doing laundry, making overnight oats, taking a shower that turned cold, tidying up our room the best I could, reading even more, and writing even more (of course).

I talked to my mom at one point too. I wanted to catch her up on life and how I am handling things. I wanted to hear about how my very sickly grandmother has been doing.

I ended the night with watching half of the movie, Hidden Figures. So far, I like it.

That was my day… How was yours??

See you tomorrow!! Until then, follow me on Instagram @ gracekbianco for more!!