One Night in Fresno...

I never could have guessed that there would be a single person on this Earth with whom I had so much in common. But it happened. And it's wonderful. Who would have known I deserved such a great thing in what was already such a great life?

David is my husband. He's the most amazing man in the world. I met him whilst he was on one of his many "research trips" to my home town of Fresno. We first saw one another in person at my favorite pub. I turned around at the bar and there he was. I couldn't believe how amazing I felt with just one look. Does it demean someone to call it love at first sight? What else than sight can be so perceptive and instant?

We sat and talked at Club Fred for a while. I don't remember much of what we discussed. I only remember that it was one of the most relaxed and comfortable (and intelligent) conversations I'd ever had on a "first date". I remember climbing into his car and directing him to my friend Amy's house, where we enjoyed a low-key Halloween party. I never knew my sentimental feelings for Halloween could have been enhaned more than they already were. But what a great holiday to associate with one's anniversary! Then we made an early leave and headed for that most romantic of evening destinations: Denny's.

We enjoyed a meal and more conversation. I was pretty well smitten after only a few hours... Who could have guessed I'd be vastly more smitten two years later? I often contemplate what should have been shock, at finding someone so perfect and so amazing while I was so young and so cynical about romance. David changed my world. He made me understand what romantic love really was. It's strange how often one can use the phrase "I Love You" and not really know what it means. Once I found out what it meant, I realized that every romantic interest upon whom I'd used it before I met David was being blatantly lied to...

This most amazing man has two years later proved to be the greatest thing that ever happened to me. He brought much-needed focus into my life when I was in danger of drifting. He brought me understanding and excitement when I was in danger of setting an auto-pilot. He has qualities that define everything I ever wanted in a romantic relationship: a sixth-sense type of rapport, a total lack of drama and heartache, an appreciation for (and an identification with) my geeky disposition, shared interests and aspirations, and a total rational enjoyment of life which is too valuable to be an accident.

I love my man. I feel like, after two years, the first date never ended. It's still as amazingly surprising every passimg moment I'm with him. I feel I have a real travelling companion in life. I'm so glad I found him, and I know that things can only get better from here, so long as someone like David exists in this world...