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...aren't you glad that you got me, 'cause baby I got you-hoo! So yes, it's that magical time of the year called "Valentine's Day". Or "buy lots of chocolates, cards, flowers, and help the economy out" day". As you can see, the former title won out, but nevertheless, it is a good day to remember your loved one. It's also a day to reflect on the past and loved lost or loved thankfully gone away. In either case, I'm thankful for who I'm with today. So let me share you some wonderful memories of yester-year.
It was a warm August evening when I took my drive down to New Brunswick to find the elusive Brunswick Zone Bowling Alley. After about 30 minutes - 1 hour on Route 1, trying to find that exit, I eventually made it to the parking lot. But not before first speaking to my, now-fiancee, on the phone along with her dad for directions. After parking the car, meeting her parents (on the 1st day...can somebody say nervous?), we went inside to bowl. What began as a friendly conversation and teeny bit competitive date, we decided to go get some food. So, it was off to the local mall by her house that had a Ruby Tuesday (note to everyone: never go to Ruby Tuesday on a first date).
At Ruby Tuesday, we were seated fairly quickly and got to know our waitress VERY well! She thought it be best if she started vacuuming our section while we were still eating since she had to go home to visit her mother. She made that point again when she asked if we could leave the tip before she left. AWWWKKKKWARD! So, as we sat and talked, got to know each other, it really felt like catching up with an old friend. There wasn't any of that weird pauses or shifty eyes to the clock, but a very nice evening. So we finished up and we headed back to drop her off at her house. Now please bear in mind that her house is literally down the road and across the street from the mall. It can't be more than a 5 minute drive. Yet somehow, she got me lost...
See, even though I suggested using the trusty ol GPS, she was confident that she could get me to her house. Instead, we ended up at Rutgers University, a good 15-20 minutes away. So what else could we do? We went for a stroll on the campus and she showed me some lovely spots. We also took silly pictures and I knew I found my soul-mate. Who else wouldn't mind getting lost on a first date with a stranger and just taking goofy pictures on walkways and by puddles (passion puddles even!). After a while, I took her home (with the GPS turned on) and the rest is history.
So here we are, just celebrating our 29 month anniversary (or 2 years and 5 months for those mathematically challenged) and we're getting married in just 9 short months. So Happy Valentine's to you my love and to everyone else who have found their significant other. Their best friend, amigo (or amiga), compadre, and confidant. Here's to all of you that show that with patience, a J-Date account, and a mutual friend, you can really find your "one".
