Oh, honey! You just became a card-carrying member of the Classy Ladies Blossoming into Joy Club! I have a tiny, little, sneaking suspicion that you have given that boy a few things to process, too!
I hope it does work out that you can remain friends --- you have a lot of history. Still, I think the ground rules have changed some and he is going to have to learn a new way to deal with the new you.
And NOW, you get to go to Paris!
WHOO-HOO! You know what? You should pack a small vase and every single day you are in that glorious city, you shoul buy yourself a rose ---- not a bud, but one that has started to unfurl its petals to the full warmth and joy of the sun.
It is a pleasure to make your acquaintance, Alice --- I have always loved roses.
