This is why I like services like beeper bringing iMessage support over to android. I get to use the phone like, but also make my friends happy by not messing up the blue bubbles
Same. I'm using Beeper on my Pixel for iMessage. I use OneCalender to sync my Apple Calendar with my wife. No reason to use an iPhone. I prefer Android.
For anyone else wondering, they're backed up meaning there's a wait before you can start using it. I just signed up and it ended with a message that basically says "you're in line!"
IMessage on android will be amazing, I'm excited to try it out.