Entry Two

 Eric and I both attended Manchester College (now University), graduating in 2011. We were good friends during those four years. After graduating, I found a job in the Phoenix area. I then suggested to Eric that he should also apply out west. Luckily we both landed a job and that's where it all began. Many weekends we would both visit each other for company, then one weekend Eric surprised me with a first date. I was hesitant at first (just ask my best friend), but couldn't deny the fact that this guy was making me laugh and enjoy myself more than any other guy I've met. I decided to give dating him a try, and I am so glad I did. For the first time, I felt as though I could be my goofy self without reservation. After that our friendship grew into something more. Eric treats me like a princess, and I am so lucky to have found such an outstanding guy. He is so sensitive, and truly knows me better than anyone else. In fact, he often knows what I'm thinking before I even know. His outgoing personality is contagious. He has taught me not to take life too seriously, and put fun into everything. Eric is the guy I want to spend my life with. I can't wait to be married to him! 

Jessica is the most amazing girl I have ever met and I am so lucky to spend the rest of my life with her. When we were at Manchester we were just friends but we always would flirt with each other in and out of class. She would always do a hair flip which would get my attention. ;-) In the end of our senior year at Manchester I started to develop a crush on Jessica. I told her best friend Cam but it was to late in the year and we were all headed in different directions. When Jessica messaged me telling me that she got a job in Arizona and told me to apply, I thought this would be my chance... maybe if I moved across the country I would get her attention, so that is exactly what I did. I knew there was no one else like this girl. 

We lived about 2 hours away from each other. I invited here out on a date in October to a concert (Eli Young Band) and dinner.  Two days before the date I got sick with a cold. I knew this was my only shot with Jess so I had to go on the date and pretend I was feeling great. She says to this day she didn't know I was sick. When she showed up at my house she had no idea it was a date until she saw me dressed in my yellow button down and khakis.  We went to dinner and had a great time at the concert. It was the best night of my life. The next day Jessica left and I was thinking to myself that it went great, and I hope she felt the same. 30 Minutes after Jessica left the door bell rang. It was Jessica saying she forgot her license. I took this as a sign that she wanted to see me again. I believe she left it on purpose because she knew deep down I was the one for her and that she wanted to see her future husband one more time before she made the two hour drive. 

The rest is history I moved to Avondale to be closer to Jessica, so close that we worked in the same building and shared a wall! Best job location ever! I couldn't be happier in life. Manchester was great to me and led me to my future wife, best friend, and the overall best person I have ever met. 

 This is how we got engaged...

Jessica was visiting her best friend Cambria in Los Angeles. I had told Cam about two months before how much I loved Jessica and how I planned on  proposing. We set up a time and place to meet on the beach for the proposal. Then, poor Cam broke her ankle just one week before! We had to regroup and come up with a new plan that was wheelchair friendly, and fast before Jess made her way out to L.A. When came up with the perfect plan, and everything was set. She was very excited for us and promised not to say a word. School let out for the summer on a Thursday and Jessica was planning on leaving for L.A. right after school. She left and had a couple great days with Cam. I left on Monday morning for  L.A. She had no idea I was coming.  Cambria helped me find an amazing hotel with an awesome courtyard. I set the destination in the GPS and made the 5 hour drive. I showed up at the hotel a little frazzled and tried to figure out how everything was going to work. I texted Cam to let her know I was there, and we settled on a time to meet. 

Before Jessica and Cam arrived I had about two hours in a hotel room by myself. I was getting ready which took all of 10 minutes and had plenty of time left over. I started to get nervous so I turned on the T.V. and watched some baseball (Dodgers vs Angels) which calmed me down. I have a feeling I will always remember that game and what happened. Time got closer and my nerves grew more and more. My best friends gave me some kind words and I knew I had their support. The best text I got came from Jessica's Mom telling me how excited she was to have me be a part of their family. That really hit home with me. I told Jessica's mom the girls were late which isn't a big surprise. She responded with, "Sorry she gets that from me".

Two minutes later Cam text me and told me they were here and seated. I grabbed the ring and headed for the elevator. That ride down was probably no more than a minute long, but it felt like a 20 minute ride to go down 3 floors. The doors opened and all my nerves went a away when I saw Jessica. Cam sent me a smile and gave me the confidence to walk across the courtyard. 

Jessica was so confused to see me and called me a goofball. She said, "I am going to see you tomorrow, did you miss me that much?" I handed her a dozen roses and told her how much I loved her just to remind her. I reached for the ring and asked her, "Will you marry me?" She said yes and here we are today planning a wedding. She had no idea it was coming and no idea I would come to L.A. to surprise her. After the proposal we walked down the quaint streets both on cloud nine! What an unforgettable day! I want to thank Cam so much for all she did and I will never be able to repay her for the happiness in my heart! 

We are so excited to be married! We can't imagine life without each other. :)

 

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