Richard and I have been "dating" since December, although the initial starting date is debatable. We basically decided to break away from the traditional dating/courtship and do things our way, including emailing back and forth everyday for over 3 weeks (which really helped us get to know each other without the awkwardness) and going to his nephew's birthday party for our "first date" (aka meeting the family). But our story has been perfect; a fairytale come true. There's no denying I'm one lucky gal.
This past Valentine's weekend was one of the best weekends ever! By coincidence, a bunch of events fell in those few days, so Richard and I kept busy doing activities that we both enjoyed. Of course, the best part was having an excuse to spend every minute together, leading up to the perfect Valentine's day.
Utah Jazz vs. Phoenix Suns Game
On Friday night, we went to the Jazz vs. Suns basketball game at the Energy Solutions Arena (SLC). Richard is a HUGE NBA basketball fan, and an even bigger Suns fan since he grew up in Arizona. I thought it would be fun to go to at least one game together so Richard could teach me some more things about basketball, and so I could get excited about the game with him. We both really enjoyed it--especially when the Suns pulled ahead the second half of the game and won it in the end. I don't think I've ever seen Richard so happy before =)
We were literally sitting in the very back row at the top of the arena, but we enjoyed the view!
BYU's Cinderella Ballet
So life is going very well for me. I truly feel more than blessed to have Richard in my life, and I'm excited to see what the future holds!
On Friday night, we went to the Jazz vs. Suns basketball game at the Energy Solutions Arena (SLC). Richard is a HUGE NBA basketball fan, and an even bigger Suns fan since he grew up in Arizona. I thought it would be fun to go to at least one game together so Richard could teach me some more things about basketball, and so I could get excited about the game with him. We both really enjoyed it--especially when the Suns pulled ahead the second half of the game and won it in the end. I don't think I've ever seen Richard so happy before =)
We were literally sitting in the very back row at the top of the arena, but we enjoyed the view!
BYU's Cinderella Ballet
I guess because I was so willing to go to a basketball game with Richard, he was willing to go to a ballet with me. I'd never been to a real ballet before, so I was looking forward to it--especially since it was a production of my favorite fairytale, Cinderella. We met up with two of my good friends/former roommates, Haley and Kayla, and attended the ballet at BYU's De Jong Concert Hall. I felt like a little girl again as I watched the performance and got giddy with Haley after each heart-throbbing moment occurred on stage. We were even surrounded by little girls dressed up as Disney princesses, so how could we not get into the magic of it all? And I think Richard enjoyed it as well; at least, he can't stop talking about the guys in tights. ;)
After the ballet, I had Richard experience true Provo culture by eating dinner at J-Dawgs--one of the most famous hot dog places known to BYU students and alumni. It was the perfect ending to a perfect day.
After the ballet, I had Richard experience true Provo culture by eating dinner at J-Dawgs--one of the most famous hot dog places known to BYU students and alumni. It was the perfect ending to a perfect day.Valentine's Day!
Richard is by far the sweetest guy I've ever met. For Valentine's day, he had flowers delivered to me at work--and not just any flowers, but a bouquet of red tulips (my favorite)! The flowers were beautiful and literally made my day. But the kindness didn't end there. Richard treated me to dinner that night, gave me a few fun gifts, and wrote me a song. It was the perfect Valentine's day--and I was definitely spoiled.
As for me on V-day, I tried to be creative. So along with making him his favorite kind of dessert (which he actually didn't get until a week later), I decorated Richard's door and left him "Breakfast to go" on his doorstep. It was fun driving to his house at 5:45 AM and trying to rip tape off the roll...who knew tape could be so loud?! In the end, I finished my mission without waking anyone up. I'm glad Richard enjoyed his surprise "heart attack" and quick breakfast! I definitely enjoyed his reaction!
As for me on V-day, I tried to be creative. So along with making him his favorite kind of dessert (which he actually didn't get until a week later), I decorated Richard's door and left him "Breakfast to go" on his doorstep. It was fun driving to his house at 5:45 AM and trying to rip tape off the roll...who knew tape could be so loud?! In the end, I finished my mission without waking anyone up. I'm glad Richard enjoyed his surprise "heart attack" and quick breakfast! I definitely enjoyed his reaction!
So life is going very well for me. I truly feel more than blessed to have Richard in my life, and I'm excited to see what the future holds!
