Awwww love!

Yes, I'm a nerd and I'm WAY too into reality TV, especially ever since I became the mother of a baby who insists on being held 24/7. My summer reality TV obsessions include So You Think You Can Dance, Design Star, Shear Genius AND The Bachelorette. I especially got into the Bachelorette because from the first episode, I loved Jesse. He was the crazy-haired, free-spirited, unexpected cool guy. He had an Oby-esque quality about him, and their little courtship reminded me of when I fell in love with Oby, and I was always routing for him! Anyway, I missed the finale because I was up at the cabin. I had to call Oby's mom (because she's in on the ugly Bachelorette obsession too). She told me the good news - DeAnna picked Jesse! Before I even got the truck unpacked from the cabin getaway, I had The Bachelorette on to see it for myself! I know, I know. I'm the biggest nerd EVER!!!! Although, I know there are other nerds out there because I was invited to a Bachelorette Finale Party, so don't give me too hard of a time!!!

So, since this post is turning me into a glaring nerd anyway, I'm going to take it a step farther and do a little tribute for my unexpected true love. Let's rewind to a few years before I even met Oby. My roommates and I were sitting at the kitchen counter reading some chic magazines, and decided to each take a little test that was in the mag that was supposed to tell you what type of guy you liked. So my roommate wrote down my 'list' and I shoved it in a drawer and didn't think much about it. Then a little while later I came across the list and I really got analyzing it. I mean, I got pretty philosophical thinking about this dumb list. The issue was, I had always dated guys who met all or most of the qualities on that stupid piece of paper, and they had all left me frustrated and single. So I decided: I had to crumple up the list, and just fall in love!.... The reckless-abandon-type of love. The love where you just 'know' and you don't have to check back over your piece of paper to make sure you really are in love, like it's some sort of business decision or something. I have to admit, I questioned that philosophy after awhile too, because I didn't find my man for quite awhile, but I'm glad I didn't give up hope! My friends and I always say that Oby is 'everything I never knew I always wanted.' And as silly as it may seem, this Bachelorette show has been a reminder to me of that magical feeling I had when I met and dated Oby. I remember laughing myself to sleep after going on dates with him, because I couldn't believe how atypical our date had been, and how I was so madly in love so quickly with this wacky guy, who also happened to be the most genuine, good-hearted, honest, sincere, spiritual, intelligent, driven, and committed individual I had ever met. I love everything about him that makes him unique, his quirkiness and integrity and his cute face and crooked smile. Oh my gosh, I am a nerd! But here's the thing: Oby is THE best communicator ever, and he is so wonderful at telling me how he feels about me every single day, and I'm afraid I don't measure up in that area. So there it is, sweetheart. I love you so much, and I'm so lucky I found you!