{"id":2983,"date":"2026-03-24T23:46:40","date_gmt":"2026-03-24T14:46:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stevethefish.net\/stuff\/?p=2983"},"modified":"2026-03-24T23:46:40","modified_gmt":"2026-03-24T14:46:40","slug":"achievement-unlocked-25-years-of-marriage","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/stevethefish.net\/stuff\/index.php\/2026\/03\/24\/achievement-unlocked-25-years-of-marriage\/","title":{"rendered":"Achievement unlocked! 25 years of marriage"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Achievement unlocked! I’ve accumulated 25 years of experience points to level up. We’ve reached the silver anniversary today. We played by God’s rules and we’ve been blessed as a result. Although I admit that on our wedding night when Mayu fell asleep and started snoring, I thought, “Oh no, what have I done?” Sometimes it’s enough to scare bears away, but usually it’s not so bad after I move her neck. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

We’ve had our ups and downs, of course. For a while, I was getting burned out. Then around November 2023 after some soul searching and reflecting on my past self, I made an effort to change my life for the better and as a result, our marriage improved. God, keep us together for another 25 years. Amen.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Achievement unlocked! I’ve accumulated 25 years of experience points to level up. We’ve reached the silver anniversary today. We played by God’s rules and we’ve been blessed as a result. Although I admit that on our wedding night when Mayu fell asleep and started snoring, I thought, “Oh no, what have I done?” Sometimes it’s … <\/p>\n

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