Borrowed from a fellow USMCgal

I am in a Yahoo group for Marine girlfriends/fiancees/wives and one of the girls posted this survey that I could not resist doing. Mainly because of all the memories it entails and my feelings. It will be handy to look back on someday. If you're not in the mood for romance/mushy stuff stop reading NOW. I warned you.


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How did it all begin?
I was at the Drama Party for Saint Patrick's Day when I saw three guys walk into Big Blue that were obviously not drama majors. Ryan caught my eye instantly but I lost him in the crowd. Later he found me on the porch and asked about the shamrock I had painted on my cheek. We started talking, soberly bonding over the fact that we hate Guinness, and smoking. Inside later he asked if he could friend me on facebook...which I never expected him to do honestly, and then kissed my hand goodbye. He friended me that night, sent me a Guinness drink application as a joke, and wrote on my wall. I wrote him back and then didn't hear from him for about a month. Then we started messaging again and had our first date on May 8th, 2008.

Where did you meet?
Big Blue, the drama house

When did you meet?
March 15, 2008

Was it love at first sight?
Infatuation perhaps, definitely attraction/crush at first sight

How old were you?
20

How old was he?
20

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THE GOOD.....♥

When did you have your first kiss?
Our first date. He got called into work (oh little did I know) and had to drop me off at the metro rather than drive me home. He opened the door of his car for me at the Eastern Market Metro stop and kissed me goodnight.

Where was your first date?
Ruby Tuesday's in Chinatown and then to the movies to see Baby Mama

How long until you met the parents?
He came home with me in June to get my car to drive back to DC one weekend... so one month for me. His mom started talking to me on facebook around Thanksgiving or so and on the phone and I got to meet them this past February. South Carolina is a bit far for quick trips!

When was it 'official'?
Looking back we just made our first date official, because we were basically exclusive from that moment on.

Whats your happiest memory of him?
So many! Ocean City last memorial day weekend, him coming to see me act for the first time, our first Valentine's Day, him teaching me to drive a stick shift, ice skating and the surprise Christmas present, New Years Eve in NYC, introducing him to my Poppy (a retired Sgt Major of the Marines), meeting his family... so many.

Whats the sweetist thing he has ever done for you?
Many things, but this Christmas he humored me and took me ice skating before I went home for break. He had two of his buddies tag along and while we were skating he asked Janos to take a picture of us... he hates pictures so I was confused. We took one and then he reached into his pocket and pulled out my present, a charm bracelet with charms to signify our relationship to that point. A heart of love, shamrock for meeting St Patrick's Day, a dolphin for our trip to Ocean City, a cross for coming to NJ with me and going to church with me, and stars for seeing me in a show.

Whats your favorite thing to do together?
Anything with him! But we tend to favor movies, food, and outdoorsy things

When did you know you were falling in love?
Officially in August, at my friend Taylor's toga party. But we didn't say it until October

Who said 'I love you' first?
He did.

Is it true love?
Definitely

How do you know this?
Because he makes me so happy. I constantly think about him and miss him when we are apart and cherish every moment I have with him.

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The bad...

Whats his worst habit?
When he drinks too much and gets kind of jerk like, hasn't happened in awhile though.

What annoys you about him?
When he gets lecture-y with me or picks apart the little things

Has he ever hurt you badly?
Never physically but emotionally one or two fights were pretty horrendous. But that hasn't happened in ages.

Would he ever cheat?
Never. Cheating is an official no chance end it for both of us.

Has he to your knowlege ever cheated?
No!

Do you trust him?
More than anyone else in this world

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The ugly....

Best facial feature?
His eyes and his amazing smile

Favorite part of his body?
His forearms or his smile

Hair color?
Brown

Whats he wearing when you picture him in your head?
Jeans and his yellow and blue polo shirt or his button down dark blue shirt

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.....Intimacy...

How do you feel when he holds you?
Like the luckiest most loved girl in the world

How do you feel when you fall asleep and wake up in his arms?
Amazing, loved, happy, safe, comfortable

How does it feel when he touches you?
It makes me smile and my heart race and soar

Does his touch give you goose bumps?
Sometimes

Does he kiss your neck?
Yes

Your tummy?
Yes

Your forehead?
Oh yes, usually if we're just sitting he'll reach over and do that just because... or on my cheek.

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Deep and meaningful...

Could you be without him?
I am going to have to be. We have done being apart in small doses, 45 days on restriction being the longest but we still spoke nearly everyday. But shortly I will have to be without him for 7-9 months and it is going to be one of the hardest times of my life.

Do you think about him constantly when your apart?
Constantly is an understatement

How long have you been together?
One year two weeks and one day

Can you see a future together?
Yes, we've talked about it too

Would you like to get married?
Yes, eventually

Have children?
Yes... once we're married for awhile!

Where can you see your relationship in a years time?
Him being back from the middle east, hopefully us living together, perhaps engaged or.... yea (:

Do you know there is definitely no-one better out there for you?
He is the first love of my life and I am convinced the only. No one could compare.

Are you scared he might find someone better?
No. We love one another and trust one another way too much to ever hurt eachother that way.

Is he your best friend as well as your lover?
Of course!!

Does he come first over everyone else in your life?
Yes, I would do anything for him

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On a lighter note...

Do you have nick names for each other?
Sweetie, Sweetheart, Cutie, Loverboy, Darling... yes it can be nauseating sorry!

Does he make you laugh?
All the time

Do you wrestle?
Yes, he kicks my ass everytime. And nearly broke my nose once! Accidentally!

Is he ticklish?
Ooooh yea. I get him all the time

Are you?
Yea, he gets revenge a lot.

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Lasts...

Last Time you saw him?
Around 1:30pm today/yesterday (Saturday)

Kissed him?
Same as above

Spoke to him?
Texted him around 10pm tonight

The last text he sent you?
K sweetie. I love you. Goodnight and sweet dreams. Muah!

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When will you...

See him again?
Hopefully tomorrow/today (Sunday)

Speak to him again?
Tomorrow/today (Sunday)

Tell him you love him again?
Same as above

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Have you ever...

Spent the night together?
Yes

Been on vacation together?
Yes... our first one was to Ocean City after I recovered from being violently ill for about the first three weeks we were dating. Then to NJ twice to visit my family, busch gardens for the day, NYC for New Year's. Soon we're going back to NJ then my first trip home with him to South Carolina when he goes on leave next month!

Met his parents?
Yes

Had naughty time?
Oh yea

Made him cry?
Unfortunately yes :(

Done anything spontaneous together?
Ocean City was our first spontaneous thing and many more have followed

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Lastly....

Is this love?
I am 100% convinced it is. I love him more than anything else in this world.

Lately...

I have been so all over the place lately. Both mentally and physically. I am officially done with classes and finals... all As and one fricken B+. That B+ prevented me from graduating cum laude. My final GPA is a 3.45 so I miss it by basically half a point. When I emailed my Greek and Roman Mythology teacher about it, asking if there was anything I could do to boost my grade, he said, "I hate to be a Grinch but that is your final grade. You have a solid B+. An 89." AN 89!!!! ONE FRICKEN POINT! If he had given me one more point I would be graduating with honors. Ok a few tears were shed over that but I am ok with it now. Sort of. I better not run into him ever again, I'd probably trip him or something.

I went home last weekend for Uncle Bill's 60th birthday. Aunt Eileen flew in from California to surprise him and my Uncle Dave came from Florida so my mom got to be with all her siblings again. It was great seeing the family and I had fun. Got my doctor appointments done, car inspected, went to Stefan's baseball game, and 8am mass for Mother's Day (no escaping that one). But I missed Fake Prom and a senior trip to 6 Flags which I was kind of bummed about. I didn't get to say goodbye to a lot of undergrads because they left by the time I got back Monday :(

Monday I took Adam back to the ER (he cut his hand during Gilbies last week) to get his stitches out. Another four hours in Providence Hospital's waiting room for a 5 minute procedure. I really hate that place now... 8 hours of my life in there. I didn't mind taking Adam but the time management skills of that place were infuriating!

Gilbies went really well. I didn't win anything, but I still had fun. No big snafus technically and overall a success I think.

Ryan is in Lejune NC training. He has been there since the 2nd and gets back Thursday or Friday. I miss him. We haven't really gotten to talk longer than a few minutes at a time, maybe a few texts here and there. I know this is practice for when he deploys but I just miss him. A lot. I am so glad he will be back here in time for Graduation, that is the best thing I could ask for. We also hit our one year anniversary on the 8th. He was in NC, I was in NJ at the dentist... we didn't even get to talk that day since his phone was messing up. I talked to him the day after though which was great. I got him a photobook made so he has pictures of family and friends when he goes and he got me a new camera since my old one died. (:

Acting wise I am currently doing a show for Journeyman Theatre. Jay is reviving (ish) Ubu from our sophomore year. I am General Custard again and Adam and Katie are also reviving their roles. Jason, Nick, and a non CUA girl Julia are also in it. We started rehearsing this week, yay viewpoints, and the show is a one-time deal on June 1st. I am pretty excited about it. I also just finished being a scenic charge for Jay's musical Closer than Ever. I did all the painting and got paid! Yay professional! Then in the playbill Jay didn't list himself as scenic designer, since he basically was, so I ended up getting credited with that in some reviews. Eek! At least they were positive! Haha.

I did get cast in HAZE, the indie film that is filming in DC area this summer. I am cast as a college student, but if they don't get the schedule together soon and release it I might have to back out. I lose my apartment July 31st so if filming goes beyond that.... oh that would suck!

What else? Went to the zoo yesterday with DeiTos and Adam, which I really needed. I was pretty bummed yesterday. It's weird. I feel so out of the loop with some of my CUA friends. It has been building all semester really, but it is hitting me hard this week. Some of the people I considered my best friends barely talk to me anymore. I don't get invited out with them anymore and when I try to make plans they generally fall through or never get close to happening. It hurts. A lot. I miss people and I feel like I either got pushed out or replaced by a lot of them. I know spending most weekends with Ryan has changed things, and I do not regret that at all, but I think once I started not always being available they stopped trying with me. I feel stupid being so upset over it, yes even crying, but I can't help it. I know as of next week we are going separate ways, but I wish our friendships were where they were at this time last year. So much.

I did go to Big Blue today to help clean up a bit before the ladies move, but I still felt kind of like a 5th (7th?) wheel. I didn't follow the inside jokes, I was out of the loop, quiet, and just not like me. I did my best to keep cheery and involved but I felt like that awkward kid at a party that no one knows and people just occassionally spoke to because they felt bad for me. Ok end emo moments.

I am meeting Richie (Ryan's room mate Josh's girlfriend) tomorrow for lunch and shopping as well as maybe Dell and Janos. Hope it works out, it will be fun to see them. Circle of friends is ever changing. I also get to pick up my cap and gown tomorrow.

Oh. My. God.

I graduate in three days.

Then Ubu. Then Ryan is on leave June 8-28th. Mom wants to have a graduation party June 13th or so. Then Stage Managing Fringe in July, maybe doing electric work on Kathleen's show, then NJ for a few weeks. Then I move to Disney August 19th! Oy.

Ok, all for now I suppose.