Long Distance Isn't for the Faint of Hearts.

"Distance is not for the fearful, it is for the bold. It's for those who are willing to spend a lot of time alone in exchange for a little time with the one they love. It's for those knowing a good thing when they see it, even if they don't see it nearly enough..."

 -Loving From A Distance

I guess you can figure out that I am in a long distance relationship by now. I always thought the people who were in LDRs were a bit crazy. I didn't understand how someone could go without seeing the one they love for months on end. That was, until I met the amazing man who I now call my boyfriend. I've been with him for about a year and a half now, and it's been the most amazing time of my life. 

It all started on February 12, 2011. Yes I know, weird I know the date I met him. But it was actually my father's birthday, that's how I remember. I went out to the club with one of my best friends for her birthday. And we met these cute Canadian boys... And if you know me... you would understand my love for Canada and Canadians. Well I saw this extremely handsome man who wore a plaid shirt and a cabbie hat. I tried to scoot my way on over to talk to him, but he was having no parts of it.

All night I tried to talk to him and I continuously got shut down. I didn't know what it was about him that made me so persistent, but my goal was to get this guy to talk to me. Well it never happened and he ended up leaving that night with me only knowing his name and that he was from Canada. 

Three weeks go by and it's Mardi Gras. I go out to what use to be my usual hang out, Big Woodys. I'm having a blast, throwing back a few adult beverages when who walks in... None other than mystery boy from the club. I start to freak out. My friend who was with me sees them and goes and sits down and starts to talk to him and his friends and tells me to come over there. I go over there and just sit there annoyed. This guy already shot me down once.. well many times in one night, so why try and get shot down again. Well the beverages kept flowing and the next morning he left to head back home. Spent all night hanging out and talking and getting to know each other better. I really did not want him to leave. I was loving spending time with him. I still only knew his name and that he was from Canada when he left. No contact information was exchanged between us at all. 

This is where the world wide web comes in to play. I searched him on facebook and found someone who's profile picture I couldn't really make out. Ended up being him. I knew from that night at Big Woodys that I was going to fall for this guy. 

And sure enough I have. He is the most amazing man I've ever been with. He's a kind, patient, understanding, funny, sarcastic, sweet, caring, thoughtful, sexy man ever. I can always count on him and I know I can always go to him with whatever is bothering me. Though we live 2500 miles apart...we make it work. My best friend & my boyfriend. 

Awwwww so sappy right... Yea, he's turned me into one of those girls! :)