Sep 29
Five Years
The first time I met John, I, thinking that here was a cute young boy I wouldn’t mind, erm…talking with, tried to strike up a conversation by asking him for an Altoid from the classic red and white tin he had just pulled out of his pocket. He, thinking I was a much older divorcee with two children, looked at me funny and said "Um, but this is my last one", even though a quick glimpse CLEARLY showed TWO Altoids rattling around. "Oh! I…hmm." I said, thrown off by this blatant lie, and walked away. To this day, he thinks I’m making this up. When I insist I most certainly am not, he always asks "But why would I NOT give you an Altoid? That’s dumb." And rude, John. Very rude.
Three or so months later, after much flirting on my part, John kindly let me know that he didn’t date military girls. However, he said, he would very much like to be friends.
That was almost seven years ago. Obviously, I wore him down with my fabulousness - five years ago today, we stood in front of a gorgeous Lake Tahoe on an absolutely perfect day and said "I do". Immediately afterwards, we, and our collective families, did what we do best: celebrate. It was fun, it was SO MUCH fun, and to this day, that is the theme of our life: We have so much fun together, always.
There are a million things I could tell you, about John. He makes great salsa. He laughs at my jokes, even when they aren’t funny - especially when they aren’t funny. He is my partner in crime when it comes to hiding cookies from the girls, so we can eat them all ourselves later. He warms my feet up at night. He is the reason I am me - anything that is good about me, all the sun and the bright and the happy, he found that in me and forced it to come out. And more, and more and more. He’s quite simply the most fabulous husband ever, and I am the luckiest girl in the world.
Happy Anniversary, Love. For the record, you really did say it was your last Altoid. But I forgive you.
Forever, your girl.
September 29th, 2006 at 2:54 pm
Hey, hey, hey. I am diabetic over here. Now I have to check my sugar. That post was WAY sweet.
Congrats on the anniversary. You guys seem really cool.
Except for that day he lied about the Altoid.
I’m a little miffed about that.
September 29th, 2006 at 3:18 pm
Awww! Happy Anniversary, you two.
I can’t believe that was 5 years ago…it seems like only yesterday…*tear*
I also can’t believe you’re almost done with Korea! Yaaaaaaaaay!!!!!
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September 29th, 2006 at 4:22 pm
Happy Anniversary!
September 29th, 2006 at 8:30 pm
Happy Anniversary!
September 29th, 2006 at 11:53 pm
Mr. Fab - Yeah, it took me awhile too. Sometimes, when I would get really pissed remembering it, the only thing that would get me over it was performing my super-stealthy Master Ninja Kah-rah-tay.
Lisa - Thanks sis! The other great thing about was that I got all you guys in the bargain
Ashraf - I appreciate your comments.
Jen - Thank you. You should send brownies to celebrate.
Greg - It’s a little awkward when we can’t make witty remarks to each other in the comments, isn’t it? Just kidding! Thank you
September 30th, 2006 at 4:51 am
I love you too! Even though it was one Altoid. (and you told me you liked me on the van, not in the club)
Happy year of the wood my love,
love me
September 30th, 2006 at 9:32 pm
Ok first.. who is this Ashraf person?? And what is w/ that odd comment??
Second.. seriously, John.. I’m w/ Mr. Fabulous.. miffed. Truly. It was an Altoid.. you couldn’t share your last one? I have to say.. I’m really disappointed in you.. yup.. you better send cookies right away. I mean, what is this about a girl having to chase the guy? There’s something wrong with that.. Yes.. cookies are really in order here in order to reinstate the former view I had of you.. better get crackin.
October 1st, 2006 at 4:10 am
I would love to send you brownies, but alas, you are moving. Let me know your address as soon as you get to Germany, and you’re set!
October 1st, 2006 at 4:22 am
John - Ahh yes. The Year of the Wood. One Altoid indeed - I thought you DIDN’T REMEMBER???
Angel - I have no idea who Ashraf is. And obviously the saga of the Altoid is not yet finished. I will get to the bottom of this. In the meantime, you have room in your apartment for me, right?
Jen - It will be the very first thing I do!
October 1st, 2006 at 8:31 pm
Happy Anniversary (late)
October 2nd, 2006 at 7:06 am
Ha!
October 2nd, 2006 at 8:47 am
I ABSOLUTELY have room for you! And wigs! And an Emma who would adore you! You do know I don’t swing that way.. right? I love you girl.. but you know.. not that way..
October 2nd, 2006 at 12:28 pm
Mindy - Thank you! I will reciprocate by saying to you: Happy Anniversary (late) because! I don’t even know when yours IS! I am…lacking as an aunt. Forgive me.
John - That is one very well thought out, witty comment. Still, I love you.
Angel - Well, crap. And there I was hoping! I suppose I can resign myself to wigs and Emma.
October 4th, 2006 at 12:50 am
yay ! love… it’s so good to read this, and think of more people in love. i’m sure john has made up for not sharing altoids. i always refuse to give away my last piece of gum, and if it comes down to it… lie. : ) but it doesn’t mean i love him less, i just want MY gum. only children, we’re so hard to get along with. thanks for writing… this officially ends my lurker status.
October 4th, 2006 at 3:24 am
Ironika - Yes, I must say, he’s made up for it many times over. Also: yay! I love that you came!
October 4th, 2006 at 3:37 am
My anniversary is 10-21 also married in ‘01. You cannot possibly be lacking as an Aunt since you are like a million miles away and I have never told you. You are a fabulous Aunt and I LOVE ya!
October 4th, 2006 at 8:49 am
Minds - that is going on my calendar IMMEDIATELY. I love you more!