Since the news of the breakup, I admit I am still somehow in a denial state to believe it for real. yes, I'm a hopeless jerk. And you must be thinking " get real...it's over..." Yaya, I know. Young married couples never last long (most though) and especially Hollywood couples. So this shouldn't come as a huge surprise when the tabloids and media had been speculating for so long.
But anyways enough of the whole crappy news. Let's just briefly recap their happier moments together. (Yes, I am this eng...felt so tired after working on the journal).
I'm not too sure on the details of how they started out but from my little knowledge, it seems in 2004, they started hanging out together as friends, then gradually they moved deeper into a relationship. Before Deryck, Avril had been in a brief relationship with her guitarist ( i forgot his name lol...but no, it's not that Evan who I liked very much^^) That didn't last long. And just fyi, Deryck was with non other than the heires Paris Hilton. Don't even ask me how that happened lol...but it was awkward to think they were together before. Anyways, after two years of dating, Avril and Deryck decided to tie the knot. She was 21 and Deryck 25 (i think).



And even though they were both punk-rockers, (well Av's not, but her hubby is) they opted for a traditional wedding, with everything white, and held in a very nice cosy backyard with only close relatives and friends.


These were indeed the happier days of them together. I mean, whenever I see them together, i feel happy for both of them to have found each other. Of course I wouldn't know what happens behind the scene or what they were both thinking in their minds in these pictures, but they looked genuinely happy and hopelessly in love.


And my best memories of seeing them together weren't the outings or partyings or events, but the fact that they shop just like normal couples for food, household stuffs, you know. That's very very sweet and cute to see.


Seeing them holding hands. Seeing Deryck being all gentleman like by opening the car door for her, blocking her from paparazzis, carrying all the heavier items (he does look like he needed help with that box though lol), and of course...pumping gas!


Both had the same career as musicians, both toured the world and have the same taste in music. I guess that was how they felt closer to each other in the first place. But that might also be one of the contributing factors to their breakup. Rumor has it that both didn't have enough time to be together back home, constantly touring abroad and thus gotten further apart in the process.
I tell you, there are lots of different rumors from different sources as to why they broke up. One that kept turning up was how Avril felt like she was too young to be married, and she wanted to move forward for more. Other news said how Deryck wanted a kid but *like duh...* Avril wouldn't want to have kids now when she has tonnes of other things going on for her. Deryck is 29 after all this year, so I won't be surprised if he really DID have that in mind.


Then there were other more unpleasant ones like how Deryck was seen hanging out with some other girls, and being cosy with them, then someone showed pictures to Av who obviously was pissed. Then...there was a counterattack from her lol (i made this up) but judging from her recent partying activities, she seemed to be having too much fun with some guys and acting like a single woman. I think these past few months were signs of their forthcoming breakup.

I just think it's sad to see them being hunted down by paparazzi all the time. *yeah it comes with fame and $$* Still...at some point, i think the media will put a lot of pressure on them.
Now, when it comes to finance, Avril obviously wins over her hubby. There was a show on the top earning couples or sth in Hollywood and they came in 14th place with $ 18 million. Avril bought in 13 million on income while his hubby contributed 5 million. (Well, you can't really compare coz his hubby is in a band, so their $$ has to be split among the members right?) But it's kinda obvious who is bringing in more. I wonder IF this one reason might also be the reason of their falldown. Now they're gonna have to settle their incomes and split the 9.5 million Bel Air mansion. ( i hope they keep the house though I doubt it). They might sell it off and then split the $$.
I'm not gonna take sides here. I'm a huge fan of Av's but also a listener of Sum 41's. And I knew Sum 41 first before Avril came out, had been listening to them earlier on. I don't know Deryck's character personally, but from what I've read and heard in forums and stuffs, he had changed much of his lifestyle as a punk rocker ever since he hooked up with her. How do I put it? Maybe " tamed" lol...yeah, basically he changed for the better, of course. Avril...uhmm...I don't know. It's not a secret how she can be kinda wild during parties and definitely has changed over the years. The style. And I'm not this fanatic who agreed on everything she did but still am a fan. So, whatever it is, I hope she gets better lol.
I think both of them needs some time off atm and just you know...get away from everything. I mean, separation is something that sucks for both sides. Except if they really wanted it. But fom the recent pap piccies, we see Deryck in a rather sombre state. This was AFTER the statement came out and he's STILL wearing his RING!!!!!!!!
Somehow, this might sound pathetic but this brings some hope that they might still be able to work things out. It's like hanging on to that faint light or sth...NOW, I'm hoping for some new photos of Avril, I'm curious of how she's taking it. From recent events, like her launch of AD stuffs in New York, she seemed super hyped though. Who knows, she might just break down behind the scene...T_T


Oh well...this ends my tribute. It doesn't really sound or appear like one but I'm just saying what's in my mind.
My hopes?
I wish this was just a bad nightmare and when we finally wake up, this was all a bad bad dream. Either way, if they really go their separate ways, I hope they can still stay as friends and work on their respective coming albums. Of course, I still hope they will get back together after this huge confusion. It's like Pink's case...you know? Like take some time off from each other for a while to re-think things over, and then maybe realized who's really important in their lives and then get back together. Happy ending for all. ^^