It had been the week before Easter. Tuesday and Thursday's had been our step kick days for as long as I can remember, but this particular Thursday Hannah decided not to join (and maybe it's a good thing she didn't..lol) The guy, whom we had noticed bc the class is usually ALLLLL girls and he was of course was nice to look at, approached me after class which took me off guard. He had been coming to the class since the Fall and Hannah and I had always been the one to approach him. I thought maybe he had a girlfriend or just didn't want to talk to me ;) BUT this particular Thursday he did. We joke that it's because Hannah wasn't there hehe.. We talked small talk, and then he told me about him going to Keenland with all his friends from back home. I had mentioned that some of my friends were going too and he made the statement that I should go. Deep down I really wish I could have, but with it being Easter wkd I was going home to see the fam. Again small talk happened and then it was "See ya later." I think right then and there I knew that if we ever got together it would be something special. Later that night I went out to eat with some friends for Mexican (Diane and Tara) and on the way home while checking the book, yes I was Facebooking and driving tsk tsk on me, I saw that I had a friend request from 'Andrew Schuler.' I was then attacked, but in a good way, by butterflies that I had never felt before. I was so excited that I called Hannah to tell her! I was acting like a little girl in middle school again and it was the best feeling. I held back and didn't "accept" the request just so it didn't seem like I was on Facebook 24/7 hehe :) But eventually i said yes :) I then wrote on his wall " I almost ignored your request considering your behavior tonight..just prepare for the retaliation that will happen.." (that night at kickboxing he had made fun of me, so i of course would get him back..eventually) That little post led to 30 comments that when looking back on them, I can't help but laugh at them and also notice we were starting something special.
That Friday I drove home and met The Abbotts aka other family and my family in the boro for dinner. On the way home I showed my sister Andrew's profile and she went through all his pictures to "stalk" She kept saying he's cute and I was completely agreeing. We made small talk about him and I remember not being able to stop those butterflies. I just couldn't help but think that I wanted to hang out with him, talk to him, get to know him better, and of course see if the feelings that I was developing after a weekend of Facebooking were the real deal. I had always jumped ahead of myself when it came to relationships, and for once in my life I wanted to just see how it would go, naturally. So after talking through messages all weekend he finally asked for my number..I was so giddy. I had not been in a relationship for awhile and never had I been in one where I was feeling those happy, giddy, butterfly feelings so soon. We talked through texts and we finally decided that we would hang out that night. I had made the comment that I needed help unloading all my stuff I had taken home, and he of course offered to help :) (which he didn't when he came over but who cares..ha) On my way back to Bowling Green I could not stop thinking about him. I was nervous, excited, happy, scared, worried, and eager to see how it would go. I had somewhat known him since the fall through kickboxing class, but this would be the first time we would actually "hang out". (Gosh even while writing this blog I can't stop smiling, because those feelings are still there and stronger than ever)
I will never forget seeing him walk up to my door. I remember what he was wearing, I remember what I was wearing, and even what my hair style was for the evening. Thinking back on it I looked like a mess, but I guess it worked :) That Sunday night we talked about anything and everything. I felt like I had known him forever, and could tell him everything about life. He was sweet, happy, caring, had the best smile and laugh, and brought this calmness over me that I had never experienced. From that day on we were never apart. Everyday was a new day/journey for us, and we didn't miss a beat. You know those relationships where you have to have "the talk" or the guys has to "ask you out" to make it official, well that didn't happen for us. It was just an unspoken rule that we were only seeing each other. I didn't need a title or facebook to say that we were together, because in my heart I knew. I knew I didn't want to see anyone else, and I knew that he was the one I wanted to share my life's journey with.
I think I began falling in Love with Andrew immediately, though it took sometime to say, but the love def started falling right off the bat. He brought out the best in me. He made me want to be a better person, to enjoy life, to laugh and smile, to not sweat the small stuff, to embrace life and make the most of it. He made me "ME". We have had our ups and downs, but what relationship doesn't. Those times have helped us learn about each other, to grow together, and it has made me love him even more. Today marks a year that he first made that walk up to my house. A year that has changed my life. A year that seems to good to be true. A year that has made me cry with happiness. A year of pure love. It has felt like I've been with him for eternity, but then it feels like i've been with him for only day. Everyday is new and presents itself with moments to share and enjoy. Our lives together can only grow from here, and I can't wait to experience every day with him. He is the one, the love of my life. Happiness is something I always dreamed about, always wished for, always longed for. Andrew has brought that to my life and there will never be any words that I can express to him to say thank you, but I will try everyday to thank him and show him how much he means to me.
I Love you Andrew Schuler and I thank you for giving me 365 days of pure love and happiness. I can't wait for all the days to come and to enjoy them with you. I Love you with all my heart. Happy One Year :)
"...You're my passion, you're my home...You're the hope that I hang on to...You're the wheels that keep us going through it all...You're the second wind I always catch.. When I got not breath left in me...You're my life"
