Journals.
June 25, 2004
On Saturday the ward went boating and tubing. I went too. It was tons of fun. My arms were exceedingly sore though. Aaron gave me a really cute tee-shirt that day. It's a girls face with a polar bear head on her head. Rather different, but I really like it.
On Sunday Aaron came over. We finally got by ourselves and we had another marriage talk. We both expressed desires to marry the other. I was happy.
Monday we talked about our dreams. It is amazing how identical they are. We both want to travel, write a book, paint a picture worth painting, sky-dive, have a family.
Then I write several pages about how on Wednesday Aaron broke up with me. A few more pages about an awful week, then more pages yet of how he came back a week later and UN-broke up with me.
Then...
August 8, 2004
Now it has been 1 1/2 months since we broke up, and things are going great. Our relationship has seriously improved a ton from this. We communicate a bunch better, and we are a lot closer. I am no longer going to go back to school. Instead I am going to stay home and work, and most likely get married in November. I'm not engaged, but we talk seriously about marriage and that is kind of the plan. I hope it happens. I love Aaron so much! He is so good to me.
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Sunday, July 12, 2009
Sunday, July 5, 2009
Aaron is handy
Here are more journals. All boring like.
June 11, 2004
Well, I'm back. I think I will go to college. I'm still in love with Aaron. Of course. He is my life. I think he is a lot like Dad in some ways. They are both very smart, kind of geeky type, both funny, both like installing things and that sort of thing. Both willing to spend big bucks on cool electronic toys, but both frugal in other ways. Aaron is handy. I don't know him well enough.
I think I must have written this after Aaron bought an XM radio, the price of which seemed outrageous to me. Haha.
And... another entry because that was short.
June 16, 2004
Aaron and I had a real discussion about marriage...with each other. He said he knows that I'll make a good wife and mother, and he does love me. He also said that he doesn't know me well enough. Which is true. But he said that that was only a matter of time. He told me many flattering things,things about why he knows I'll be a good wife and mother, and what he liked about me. I wish I could have had everything tape recorded or something. I would have liked to hear it more than once. But anyway, I do want to marry him. He is practically perfect in every way. Smart, funny, has a testimony, gentleman-like, polite, kind, dedicated, responsible, good with kids, handsome, strong, wonderful smile, beautiful eyes, and everything good. He is going to treat his wife right. I can tell already. Well, maybe someday I will be Mrs. Nelson! Hmm, what a grand thought.
Indeed, why can't those sorts of things be recorded and available for replaying?? I was right though, he does treat his wife pretty darn good.
Oh! Here is a little poem that I found in my journal. Aaron composed and texted it to me and I wrote it down on the back of singles ward activity announcement and stuck it in the journal.
June 11, 2004
Well, I'm back. I think I will go to college. I'm still in love with Aaron. Of course. He is my life. I think he is a lot like Dad in some ways. They are both very smart, kind of geeky type, both funny, both like installing things and that sort of thing. Both willing to spend big bucks on cool electronic toys, but both frugal in other ways. Aaron is handy. I don't know him well enough.
I think I must have written this after Aaron bought an XM radio, the price of which seemed outrageous to me. Haha.
And... another entry because that was short.
June 16, 2004
Aaron and I had a real discussion about marriage...with each other. He said he knows that I'll make a good wife and mother, and he does love me. He also said that he doesn't know me well enough. Which is true. But he said that that was only a matter of time. He told me many flattering things,things about why he knows I'll be a good wife and mother, and what he liked about me. I wish I could have had everything tape recorded or something. I would have liked to hear it more than once. But anyway, I do want to marry him. He is practically perfect in every way. Smart, funny, has a testimony, gentleman-like, polite, kind, dedicated, responsible, good with kids, handsome, strong, wonderful smile, beautiful eyes, and everything good. He is going to treat his wife right. I can tell already. Well, maybe someday I will be Mrs. Nelson! Hmm, what a grand thought.
Indeed, why can't those sorts of things be recorded and available for replaying?? I was right though, he does treat his wife pretty darn good.
Oh! Here is a little poem that I found in my journal. Aaron composed and texted it to me and I wrote it down on the back of singles ward activity announcement and stuck it in the journal.
Though fish love you,
and full moons abound,
Though sheep sleep through
your dreams of sound.
Still, I'll hear you;
My love I've found.
Mrs. Nelson signing off!
and full moons abound,
Though sheep sleep through
your dreams of sound.
Still, I'll hear you;
My love I've found.
I read it now and it's complete nonsense, (or I don't have the poetic eye) but back then, new love colored it profound.
Sunday, June 28, 2009
Crazy in love
Here comes a journal excerpt. This one is kind of loaded.
June 7, 2004
I love Aaron and I want to marry him. I feel comfortable with that idea. It is probably why I didn't go back to college. i have no doubt that the Lord had a hand in keeping me here this summer. It must be Aaron. Our relationship wouldn't have gone far if I left. We wouldn't have even gotten to our first kiss.
I wrote a letter to Aaron in response to his essay. It was hard to give to him because it was loaded with pretty heavy things. Like a lot of the "M" word. Maybe I'll print a copy and stick it in here. Aaron and I are texting right now. About the letter, and marriage. He just wrote me this. "Dating is no longer the casual affair it was a few years ago. I am well aware of that. I am playing for keeps now. We are playing for keeps." Very exciting text to get, yet still tricky and a bit cryptic. Maybe. Or maybe I just over analyze everything. Now he told me that he hadn't brought marriage up yet because of the "long courtship, short engagement" theory. he was planning on waiting several months.
I am wary to even get a housing contract for Rexburg. What if I don't go? What if I wanted to stay here with Aaron? Am I actually going to attend school this fall? I just realized that we have only been dating for 2 months. Why am I so eager to talk about marriage? It seems so soon when I look at it that way. Mom and Dad only dated for 3 months and I always thought that was crazy. I'm crazy. Crazy in love.
In explanation, I was on the Summer/Fall track at BYU-I, which ran from the beginning of May till December. I was only home for the break and to make enough money to return. But the money didn't come very fast, so I had to stay during the Summer semester. But I was still planning on returning in the Fall. That is, until Aaron came around and made things all confusing. :)
And just a reminder, I knew then as I know now how cheesy some of the things that I wrote were. Such as, "crazy in love."
June 7, 2004
I love Aaron and I want to marry him. I feel comfortable with that idea. It is probably why I didn't go back to college. i have no doubt that the Lord had a hand in keeping me here this summer. It must be Aaron. Our relationship wouldn't have gone far if I left. We wouldn't have even gotten to our first kiss.
I wrote a letter to Aaron in response to his essay. It was hard to give to him because it was loaded with pretty heavy things. Like a lot of the "M" word. Maybe I'll print a copy and stick it in here. Aaron and I are texting right now. About the letter, and marriage. He just wrote me this. "Dating is no longer the casual affair it was a few years ago. I am well aware of that. I am playing for keeps now. We are playing for keeps." Very exciting text to get, yet still tricky and a bit cryptic. Maybe. Or maybe I just over analyze everything. Now he told me that he hadn't brought marriage up yet because of the "long courtship, short engagement" theory. he was planning on waiting several months.
I am wary to even get a housing contract for Rexburg. What if I don't go? What if I wanted to stay here with Aaron? Am I actually going to attend school this fall? I just realized that we have only been dating for 2 months. Why am I so eager to talk about marriage? It seems so soon when I look at it that way. Mom and Dad only dated for 3 months and I always thought that was crazy. I'm crazy. Crazy in love.
In explanation, I was on the Summer/Fall track at BYU-I, which ran from the beginning of May till December. I was only home for the break and to make enough money to return. But the money didn't come very fast, so I had to stay during the Summer semester. But I was still planning on returning in the Fall. That is, until Aaron came around and made things all confusing. :)
And just a reminder, I knew then as I know now how cheesy some of the things that I wrote were. Such as, "crazy in love."
Sunday, June 21, 2009
Journal time. Oh, and Happy Father's Day!
June 5, 2004
Today was a great day I had a wonderful time. Aaron took me to Stomp! They are awesome. Very cool show. Chris and Annie Lowe came also. Afterward we went to dinner at The Flying Pie Pizzeria. Good food. Then we came back to our house and went 4 wheeling. No roll overs this time. Then we watched the movie "In America." Strange...
By then it was nearly midnight. Chris took Annie home and Aaron and I went outside and cuddled. I love to cuddle with him. It just feels so right. I always hate to see him go. Or I hate leaving him. Pretty much, I want to marry him. I wish I could. I know I want to.
Ah ha! Your wish is my command! I DID marry him. Lucky me. Now. I wish that Morgan was potty trained. And that I didn't have to put any effort into it. Lets see how that one goes.
June 5, 2004
Today was a great day I had a wonderful time. Aaron took me to Stomp! They are awesome. Very cool show. Chris and Annie Lowe came also. Afterward we went to dinner at The Flying Pie Pizzeria. Good food. Then we came back to our house and went 4 wheeling. No roll overs this time. Then we watched the movie "In America." Strange...
By then it was nearly midnight. Chris took Annie home and Aaron and I went outside and cuddled. I love to cuddle with him. It just feels so right. I always hate to see him go. Or I hate leaving him. Pretty much, I want to marry him. I wish I could. I know I want to.
Ah ha! Your wish is my command! I DID marry him. Lucky me. Now. I wish that Morgan was potty trained. And that I didn't have to put any effort into it. Lets see how that one goes.
Monday, June 15, 2009
He LOVES me!
A little late, but here is the journal entry.
May 30, 2004
Whoa, I think I was past the falling asleep stage when I last wrote. What I was saying is that I suggested an essay exchange. His essay, and my paper with the better responses. He didn't know about mine, so I think his curiosity got the better of him, and he agreed. The date of the exchange was set for the next night.
Well, on Friday, my family was going camping at the Bruno Sand Dunes. I wasn't going to go at first, but then I changed my mind. I did, however, invite Aaron. Mom said I should. The best part is, is that he accepted! I didn't go till after work. Aaron and I drove together. We got a late start, and arrived around 9:00-9:30. I'm glad I went. I glad Aaron went. We made a fire, roasted marshmallows, talked and laughed. When everyone was getting ready for bed, Aaron and I went to his car for an essay trade. Aaron was very hesitant. He wanted to read mine first, and then he would decide whether or not he would give me his. He did. Read it.
And here's the part where you pause to read the inserted letter from Aaron. But you don't get to! I get to keep some things private. :) And continuing.
He loves me! Can you believe it? After I read it I did kind of pause awkwardly, and I felt bad. I didn't know what to say. I told him I would write a letter.
The next morning we played on the dunes. It was lots of fun. I drove home with Aaron.
Last night we talked at the baseball place. I told Aaron that I loved him. It was hard, but I did it. Now we say it all the time. Well, once again the sleeping fairies are calling.
I am so weird. So, we loved each other. I didn't tell him immediately that I loved him too because I thought he would think that I was just saying it because he did. And I didn't want to be one of those people who think they are in love with every crush. So I did the mature thing to do and waited one whole day before returning those three words. :)
To this day we will still sometimes write letters to each other to better explain things and communicate. Writing is sometimes much more effective that way.
May 30, 2004
Whoa, I think I was past the falling asleep stage when I last wrote. What I was saying is that I suggested an essay exchange. His essay, and my paper with the better responses. He didn't know about mine, so I think his curiosity got the better of him, and he agreed. The date of the exchange was set for the next night.
Well, on Friday, my family was going camping at the Bruno Sand Dunes. I wasn't going to go at first, but then I changed my mind. I did, however, invite Aaron. Mom said I should. The best part is, is that he accepted! I didn't go till after work. Aaron and I drove together. We got a late start, and arrived around 9:00-9:30. I'm glad I went. I glad Aaron went. We made a fire, roasted marshmallows, talked and laughed. When everyone was getting ready for bed, Aaron and I went to his car for an essay trade. Aaron was very hesitant. He wanted to read mine first, and then he would decide whether or not he would give me his. He did. Read it.
And here's the part where you pause to read the inserted letter from Aaron. But you don't get to! I get to keep some things private. :) And continuing.
He loves me! Can you believe it? After I read it I did kind of pause awkwardly, and I felt bad. I didn't know what to say. I told him I would write a letter.
The next morning we played on the dunes. It was lots of fun. I drove home with Aaron.
Last night we talked at the baseball place. I told Aaron that I loved him. It was hard, but I did it. Now we say it all the time. Well, once again the sleeping fairies are calling.
I am so weird. So, we loved each other. I didn't tell him immediately that I loved him too because I thought he would think that I was just saying it because he did. And I didn't want to be one of those people who think they are in love with every crush. So I did the mature thing to do and waited one whole day before returning those three words. :)
To this day we will still sometimes write letters to each other to better explain things and communicate. Writing is sometimes much more effective that way.
Sunday, June 7, 2009
The "L" word surfaces
Are you ready for some JOURNALS?!? (Sing it as if it were the football thing.)
May 21, 2004
It has been awhile. I still see Aaron every night. We sometimes write notes on each others backs. Sometimes they are secret. He wrote a secret "essay" that he said will be revealed at a future time.
There have been times when I'd look at Aaron and just want to tell him that I love him. But I really don't know if that is true. I WANT to be in love with him. I WANT him to be the one I marry, but I don't know.
If Aaron had known then that I had already decided that he was the one I wanted to marry, he would have probably been scared off. See? Sometimes insecurities are a good thing.
May 29, 2004
Many stuffs has happened. My b-day for one. . . Aaron got me a bonzai potato. So funny! Also a 4 leaf clover growing kit. Also the book, "The Five People you Meet in Heaven." He found out that I had already read it so the next night at F.H.E. he took me to his car and gave me a bag. The bag had a book in it. "All Things Wise and Wonderful" by James Herriot. Cool aye? Aaron and Chanel ate over. We had pasta and garlic bread.
Okay folks, my hand writing starts to really deteriorate here as I struggle to stay awake while I write it. Iz funny.
On Wed. he asked a couple relationship questions and stated concerns. I responded stupidly and shortly. I was frustrated with myself so I went home and wrote down what I should have said. Then on Thursday the essay thing was brought up again. Since he wanted to keep his secret So I suggested that we exchange essays by the nextfi. I'll finish latey I'm falling asleep.
Melanie Mati.
Tee hee! That is what is in my journal. The incomplete sentences and words that are so distorted you can't tell what letters they are.
The essay exchange was going to be what I wrote down in response to his questions and the secret "essay" that he wrote on my back. So. To be continued.
May 21, 2004
It has been awhile. I still see Aaron every night. We sometimes write notes on each others backs. Sometimes they are secret. He wrote a secret "essay" that he said will be revealed at a future time.
There have been times when I'd look at Aaron and just want to tell him that I love him. But I really don't know if that is true. I WANT to be in love with him. I WANT him to be the one I marry, but I don't know.
If Aaron had known then that I had already decided that he was the one I wanted to marry, he would have probably been scared off. See? Sometimes insecurities are a good thing.
May 29, 2004
Many stuffs has happened. My b-day for one. . . Aaron got me a bonzai potato. So funny! Also a 4 leaf clover growing kit. Also the book, "The Five People you Meet in Heaven." He found out that I had already read it so the next night at F.H.E. he took me to his car and gave me a bag. The bag had a book in it. "All Things Wise and Wonderful" by James Herriot. Cool aye? Aaron and Chanel ate over. We had pasta and garlic bread.
Okay folks, my hand writing starts to really deteriorate here as I struggle to stay awake while I write it. Iz funny.
On Wed. he asked a couple relationship questions and stated concerns. I responded stupidly and shortly. I was frustrated with myself so I went home and wrote down what I should have said. Then on Thursday the essay thing was brought up again. Since he wanted to keep his secret So I suggested that we exchange essays by the nextfi. I'll finish latey I'm falling asleep.
Melanie Mati.
Tee hee! That is what is in my journal. The incomplete sentences and words that are so distorted you can't tell what letters they are.
The essay exchange was going to be what I wrote down in response to his questions and the secret "essay" that he wrote on my back. So. To be continued.
Sunday, May 31, 2009
Twitterpation
And we continue with our journal posting tradition. Here we go.
May 7, 2004
Well, lets update. Last night my family went to a choir concert that Mom was in. Aaron came with. He met Steph and Randy. (A pox on him!! [Not actually in journal]) Actually Randy and Aaron knew each other from elementary school. Weird huh? After that Aaron and I went bowling with some of the group. I bowled a 136 one game. Then Aaron and I left. We went to Wilson Ponds and walked around. We talked about things the other didn't know about the person.
Tonight Jason had a graduation banquet that I had to go to. It was alright, but it lasted forever! I finally made it to Aaron's house at 11:00 p.m. We hung out with a big group. He took me home and we kissed again. :)
Tomorrow we are going to Utah, so I won't get to see Aaron. :( It will break our streak. We have seen each other everyday for 3 weeks straight. Plus more. Time for bed.
It was weird that Aaron knew Randy because when my sister - who is 3 years older than me - was dating him, I thought that he was too old for her. Then I started dating someone who was in the same grade. Hah!
Oh, and I'm sure I wouldn't have thought Jason's banquet thing was so tediously long if I wasn't very aware of every moment that I wasn't able to spend with Aaron.
Um, I made an executive decision. I will post another entry today as well.
May 9, 2004
It is Mother's Day so we gave Mom gifts and I made dinner and we cleaned. We then had guests.
Joe Bird, Chanel, Brad Thorp and...Aaron! came over. We played Moods. Brad and Joe left after that, but the Nelsons stayed. We played Rook. Mom played. Then the two said they were leaving, so I walked them to their cars. Chanel left. Aaron stayed. We talked by his car. I really do like him. I think I may be falling in love. . . . maybe.
Neither of us has to work until the afternoon tomorrow, so we are going to do lunch or something. I've never seen him before like, 2:00 in the afternoon. It should be grand.
Well, I'll be sure to keep you updated. Stay tuned...
Oh, just a fun little fact, Aaron and I text each other for like an hour after parting ways. We are texting now. I sure love cell phones. Tonight Aaron asked me if he could call me his girlfriend. Of course I said yes. He is so tender. I will have to tell him so sometime. Goodnight!
There you go! I just hope that by opening myself (and Aaron) up to you all, you don't think any less of us. The giddy perception of an infatuated teenager (I was 19) might make us seem immature or something else negative. But I guess it's too late for me to worry about that.
May 7, 2004
Well, lets update. Last night my family went to a choir concert that Mom was in. Aaron came with. He met Steph and Randy. (A pox on him!! [Not actually in journal]) Actually Randy and Aaron knew each other from elementary school. Weird huh? After that Aaron and I went bowling with some of the group. I bowled a 136 one game. Then Aaron and I left. We went to Wilson Ponds and walked around. We talked about things the other didn't know about the person.
Tonight Jason had a graduation banquet that I had to go to. It was alright, but it lasted forever! I finally made it to Aaron's house at 11:00 p.m. We hung out with a big group. He took me home and we kissed again. :)
Tomorrow we are going to Utah, so I won't get to see Aaron. :( It will break our streak. We have seen each other everyday for 3 weeks straight. Plus more. Time for bed.
It was weird that Aaron knew Randy because when my sister - who is 3 years older than me - was dating him, I thought that he was too old for her. Then I started dating someone who was in the same grade. Hah!
Oh, and I'm sure I wouldn't have thought Jason's banquet thing was so tediously long if I wasn't very aware of every moment that I wasn't able to spend with Aaron.
Um, I made an executive decision. I will post another entry today as well.
May 9, 2004
It is Mother's Day so we gave Mom gifts and I made dinner and we cleaned. We then had guests.
Joe Bird, Chanel, Brad Thorp and...Aaron! came over. We played Moods. Brad and Joe left after that, but the Nelsons stayed. We played Rook. Mom played. Then the two said they were leaving, so I walked them to their cars. Chanel left. Aaron stayed. We talked by his car. I really do like him. I think I may be falling in love. . . . maybe.
Neither of us has to work until the afternoon tomorrow, so we are going to do lunch or something. I've never seen him before like, 2:00 in the afternoon. It should be grand.
Well, I'll be sure to keep you updated. Stay tuned...
Oh, just a fun little fact, Aaron and I text each other for like an hour after parting ways. We are texting now. I sure love cell phones. Tonight Aaron asked me if he could call me his girlfriend. Of course I said yes. He is so tender. I will have to tell him so sometime. Goodnight!
There you go! I just hope that by opening myself (and Aaron) up to you all, you don't think any less of us. The giddy perception of an infatuated teenager (I was 19) might make us seem immature or something else negative. But I guess it's too late for me to worry about that.
Sunday, May 24, 2009
My First Kiss
Here's a particularly juicy bit of Aaron and Melanie history. Which also makes it particularly embarrassing. Don't be harsh.
May 5, 2004
Let this go down in history as the day that Melanie Dawn Martin was first kissed! Yesiree! I am no longer a VL! Aaron finally kissed me! Well I guess "finally" isn't a word that really fits. It's not like I've been waiting for a long time. We've not been dating that long. Okay, so here's some history. Last night a big group of us went to Shari's for Melissa's birthday, and then to Aaron's for a movie. I had a most enjoyable time snuggling with him. Ten he took me home. He said, "I've been wondering when I should kiss you...but I think not tonight. I have omelet breath." ZOUNDS! I was relieved that he said "not tonight". But then I said, "I don't know how to kiss." So he knew I was a VL. (He had an omelet at Shari's) So anyway, tonight he took me home after playing capture the flag with many others. Tonight he looked so good...Mmmm! He also bought good smelling stuff. The stuff that I helped pick out. He walked me to my door, where he said, "To kiss or not to kiss? It's up to you." I wanted to! But I didn't. So I said something to the effect of "I've never kissed before. But I want you to be the first. Just don't judge too harshly..." So, he leaned in...I watched his lips. Ours connected...I was kissing him...I laughed. Then he kissed me again. This time I got a lot of beard. There was even a third kiss. I never got good. But the thing is...it wasn't all that exciting. It was a bit wet, and kind of weird, but it didn't even really compare to hugging. I didn't get profound butterflies or anything.
I get to see him tomorrow. Well, it is 2:00 A.M. already. I really need to go to sleep. G'night!
And there are the details of my first kiss. See why I say not to judge too harshly? By the way, this happened on my brother's birthday, making the date easy to remember. So every year when Chris's birthday rolls around I also make mention of our first kiss anniversary.
I think I used more exclamation marks in this entry than anywhere else in my journal. It seemed rather discombobulated too. Like, the fact that he had omelets for dinner came a few sentences after the mention of omelet breath.
If you don't know what VL means...too bad for you. It's already embarrassing enough that I give you all the details of exactly what I said and how stupid I sounded. And these were extremely chaste kisses, okay? Just 'cause I "got a lot of beard" the second time doesn't mean I was swallowing him in my passion, I just hadn't gotten the hang of the whole aiming thing. :)
May 5, 2004
Let this go down in history as the day that Melanie Dawn Martin was first kissed! Yesiree! I am no longer a VL! Aaron finally kissed me! Well I guess "finally" isn't a word that really fits. It's not like I've been waiting for a long time. We've not been dating that long. Okay, so here's some history. Last night a big group of us went to Shari's for Melissa's birthday, and then to Aaron's for a movie. I had a most enjoyable time snuggling with him. Ten he took me home. He said, "I've been wondering when I should kiss you...but I think not tonight. I have omelet breath." ZOUNDS! I was relieved that he said "not tonight". But then I said, "I don't know how to kiss." So he knew I was a VL. (He had an omelet at Shari's) So anyway, tonight he took me home after playing capture the flag with many others. Tonight he looked so good...Mmmm! He also bought good smelling stuff. The stuff that I helped pick out. He walked me to my door, where he said, "To kiss or not to kiss? It's up to you." I wanted to! But I didn't. So I said something to the effect of "I've never kissed before. But I want you to be the first. Just don't judge too harshly..." So, he leaned in...I watched his lips. Ours connected...I was kissing him...I laughed. Then he kissed me again. This time I got a lot of beard. There was even a third kiss. I never got good. But the thing is...it wasn't all that exciting. It was a bit wet, and kind of weird, but it didn't even really compare to hugging. I didn't get profound butterflies or anything.
I get to see him tomorrow. Well, it is 2:00 A.M. already. I really need to go to sleep. G'night!
And there are the details of my first kiss. See why I say not to judge too harshly? By the way, this happened on my brother's birthday, making the date easy to remember. So every year when Chris's birthday rolls around I also make mention of our first kiss anniversary.
I think I used more exclamation marks in this entry than anywhere else in my journal. It seemed rather discombobulated too. Like, the fact that he had omelets for dinner came a few sentences after the mention of omelet breath.
If you don't know what VL means...too bad for you. It's already embarrassing enough that I give you all the details of exactly what I said and how stupid I sounded. And these were extremely chaste kisses, okay? Just 'cause I "got a lot of beard" the second time doesn't mean I was swallowing him in my passion, I just hadn't gotten the hang of the whole aiming thing. :)
Sunday, May 17, 2009
Our first date
Here's more o' my old journal. I reserve the right to edit out sentences here and there that are just too cheesey and/or embarrassing. But I will not tell you when or where I do it, so you will never know. Except for the fact that I just told you I would do it. Boo yeah. And I might make other indications as well. So you might, in fact, know exactly when and where I edit.
May 2, 2004
Ready for more Aaron? Well, Friday was our first date. I've got to write about the first date of mine where the male was the instigator. He picked me up around 6:40 and we went to Celebration Park. The purpose of this was to find petroglyph's on the rocks. it was cool. These ancient writings were thus placed by Indians. Very old. Very cool. Then we just walked around a bit on a trail and to the bridge there. We stood there on the bridge and looked out at the river and surrounding areas. He played with my hair a bit, and.....oh it was so romantic and loverly! After that we went to his house and ate some pasta, then watched a movie. "Big Fish." Pretty good movie. I liked the company. I snuggled next to him and put my head on his shoulder. We saw dear on the way home.
Saturday we went to Joe Sandy's house and watched the edited version of "Matrix Reloaded." Not really worth watching. Today he and Chanel came over after church. We chatted and we took out the telescope. and we saw planets. That was a whole family thing. When they finally went to the inside, Chanel, Aaron and I remained outside to chat. We eventually went to the porch swing and I was able to cuddle better. :)
Aaron and I shared another side hug. We haven't had a real second hug. (worded that one weird.) But...anyway...I saw brother Chandler today!
Aaron is really smart. I think he knows about everything.
Well, I should go now. Melanie Martin
So, just barely had our first date, yet we were already considering ourselves a couple. (At least I was. Can't speak for Aaron.) And yes, that was the first date that I went on that wasn't set up by a roommate.
I can't imagine this is very interesting to anyone anymore. All I write about is cuddling. And when I say cuddle here, basically I think I mean that we sat right next to each other and maybe rested a head on a shoulder or something.
And I still think that Aaron knows just about everything. Facts, that is. When we have minor disagreements, I'm right. :) And that doesn't mean that Aaron's right on the major ones. Maybe we don't have those kinds, okay?! Tee hee.....
May 2, 2004
Ready for more Aaron? Well, Friday was our first date. I've got to write about the first date of mine where the male was the instigator. He picked me up around 6:40 and we went to Celebration Park. The purpose of this was to find petroglyph's on the rocks. it was cool. These ancient writings were thus placed by Indians. Very old. Very cool. Then we just walked around a bit on a trail and to the bridge there. We stood there on the bridge and looked out at the river and surrounding areas. He played with my hair a bit, and.....oh it was so romantic and loverly! After that we went to his house and ate some pasta, then watched a movie. "Big Fish." Pretty good movie. I liked the company. I snuggled next to him and put my head on his shoulder. We saw dear on the way home.
Saturday we went to Joe Sandy's house and watched the edited version of "Matrix Reloaded." Not really worth watching. Today he and Chanel came over after church. We chatted and we took out the telescope. and we saw planets. That was a whole family thing. When they finally went to the inside, Chanel, Aaron and I remained outside to chat. We eventually went to the porch swing and I was able to cuddle better. :)
Aaron and I shared another side hug. We haven't had a real second hug. (worded that one weird.) But...anyway...I saw brother Chandler today!
Aaron is really smart. I think he knows about everything.
Well, I should go now. Melanie Martin
So, just barely had our first date, yet we were already considering ourselves a couple. (At least I was. Can't speak for Aaron.) And yes, that was the first date that I went on that wasn't set up by a roommate.
I can't imagine this is very interesting to anyone anymore. All I write about is cuddling. And when I say cuddle here, basically I think I mean that we sat right next to each other and maybe rested a head on a shoulder or something.
And I still think that Aaron knows just about everything. Facts, that is. When we have minor disagreements, I'm right. :) And that doesn't mean that Aaron's right on the major ones. Maybe we don't have those kinds, okay?! Tee hee.....
Sunday, May 10, 2009
It's a love story
Sunday tradition continues with excerpts from my journal. The love story between Aaron and I also continues.
April 29, 2004
I really should be sleeping. I fall asleep in Jennie's class all the time because I don't sleep enough. But I had to write about Aaron! I like him so incredibly much. I want to be around him constantly. I hung out with him yesterday while bowling. Now more people are aware of us together. Tonight I went to his house. No Chris or Chanel this time. Aaron's roommie Brad was there. We watched a movie. The movie was quite dumb though. But that's alright because I got to sit close to Aaron and hold his hand. After the movie Aaron and I drove to Wilson Ponds to look at stars. It was chilly so we went to the car and just drove. We talked, held hands some more. He payed me many compliments. He said that I was pretty. He also likes my hair and my sense of humor.
When we got back to his house I decided to leave. He walked me to my car, and we had our first real hug. It even lasted awhile. It could have lasted for forever and I would have been happy. I really like Aaron Wendell Nelson! More so than anybody ever. He makes me happy. He makes me want to be more smart, more funny, and more cool. I wish I could make him laugh every time I wanted to. I wish I could make him feel lucky to be around me. I wish I were worthy of him.
Work is pretty good. Jennie 's smart.
Time for bed.
Melanie Dawn...Nelson? :)
Haha! I love how I use six words to acknowledge that I have more going on in life other than Aaron.
Oh, and everytime I finish a journal entry I always sign my name. It's just something I do. Back then it normally read, "Melanie Dawn Martin." But I was deeply in-like and am a girl afterall...
By the way, Jennie was a 6 year old girl that I worked with. She had autism so I went to her Kindergarten class with her and helped her out.
April 29, 2004
I really should be sleeping. I fall asleep in Jennie's class all the time because I don't sleep enough. But I had to write about Aaron! I like him so incredibly much. I want to be around him constantly. I hung out with him yesterday while bowling. Now more people are aware of us together. Tonight I went to his house. No Chris or Chanel this time. Aaron's roommie Brad was there. We watched a movie. The movie was quite dumb though. But that's alright because I got to sit close to Aaron and hold his hand. After the movie Aaron and I drove to Wilson Ponds to look at stars. It was chilly so we went to the car and just drove. We talked, held hands some more. He payed me many compliments. He said that I was pretty. He also likes my hair and my sense of humor.
When we got back to his house I decided to leave. He walked me to my car, and we had our first real hug. It even lasted awhile. It could have lasted for forever and I would have been happy. I really like Aaron Wendell Nelson! More so than anybody ever. He makes me happy. He makes me want to be more smart, more funny, and more cool. I wish I could make him laugh every time I wanted to. I wish I could make him feel lucky to be around me. I wish I were worthy of him.
Work is pretty good. Jennie 's smart.
Time for bed.
Melanie Dawn...Nelson? :)
Haha! I love how I use six words to acknowledge that I have more going on in life other than Aaron.
Oh, and everytime I finish a journal entry I always sign my name. It's just something I do. Back then it normally read, "Melanie Dawn Martin." But I was deeply in-like and am a girl afterall...
By the way, Jennie was a 6 year old girl that I worked with. She had autism so I went to her Kindergarten class with her and helped her out.
Sunday, May 3, 2009
I like him so much!
I continue my Sunday tradition of posting some of my old journal writings.
April 27, 2004
I'm back! I just can't stay away with all of this exciting stuff happening! So, i've still seen Aaron everyday for many days. People are asking questions. I might soon start calling him my boyfriend. Oh, I really like him! Yesterday at F.H.E. things were kind of awkward. I didn't know what do do or where to go. then today I was texting Chanel an we decided to do something tonight. Sh was just going to come over for a couple of hours. I was planning on inviting Aaron over as well. But he first called me! I love that he calls me! So I told him to come over, and he did. He arrived before Chanel. We played with the bullwhip and also on the swings a bit. Then we decided to go to the lake for rock skipping. We did. We went on a little walk when Aaron once again took my hand. We sat on his car and talked a little. then Chanel got a text message from Melissa Neils informing her about plans to see a movie. We were invited. So we went to see "The Best Two Years." I'd seen it before. It's a very good movie. I liked it. i especially liked Aaron about it. He took my hand through part of it. The drive home was spent with our hands together when he wasn's shifting gears. We talked a lot and learned a lot about each other. He is so kind! Always opens doors, and is such a gentleman! He and I also have quite a bit in common. When we arrived home we did a little side hug goodnight. Oh! i just like him so much! Chanel told me that Shelby and Melissa said that Aaron and i look cute together. Aaron is so smart! I swear, he knows everything. His language is great. I'm about to fall asleep. Goodnight!
Oh, but I liked him so much! As you can see. Oh, and lest you be confused, Aaron doesn't speak a different language; no, he is just really good at using ours, which is what I meant by the whole, "his language is great" thing.
As you can see, Chanel was a great boon to our early relationship. She was the link between us that we needed to be more comfortable. Thanks Chanel!
April 27, 2004
I'm back! I just can't stay away with all of this exciting stuff happening! So, i've still seen Aaron everyday for many days. People are asking questions. I might soon start calling him my boyfriend. Oh, I really like him! Yesterday at F.H.E. things were kind of awkward. I didn't know what do do or where to go. then today I was texting Chanel an we decided to do something tonight. Sh was just going to come over for a couple of hours. I was planning on inviting Aaron over as well. But he first called me! I love that he calls me! So I told him to come over, and he did. He arrived before Chanel. We played with the bullwhip and also on the swings a bit. Then we decided to go to the lake for rock skipping. We did. We went on a little walk when Aaron once again took my hand. We sat on his car and talked a little. then Chanel got a text message from Melissa Neils informing her about plans to see a movie. We were invited. So we went to see "The Best Two Years." I'd seen it before. It's a very good movie. I liked it. i especially liked Aaron about it. He took my hand through part of it. The drive home was spent with our hands together when he wasn's shifting gears. We talked a lot and learned a lot about each other. He is so kind! Always opens doors, and is such a gentleman! He and I also have quite a bit in common. When we arrived home we did a little side hug goodnight. Oh! i just like him so much! Chanel told me that Shelby and Melissa said that Aaron and i look cute together. Aaron is so smart! I swear, he knows everything. His language is great. I'm about to fall asleep. Goodnight!
Oh, but I liked him so much! As you can see. Oh, and lest you be confused, Aaron doesn't speak a different language; no, he is just really good at using ours, which is what I meant by the whole, "his language is great" thing.
As you can see, Chanel was a great boon to our early relationship. She was the link between us that we needed to be more comfortable. Thanks Chanel!
Sunday, April 19, 2009
Impressions-literally
Let us continue our love story. This is taken directly from my journal. Sometimes I might not use the best descriptive words, but please don't take things out of context. You will know what I mean.
April 24, 2004
I know I just wrote yesterday and that I never write two days in a row, but tonight needs an entry! So, we had Aaron and Chanel over for ATV-ing today. We took them to the place by the canal. Aaron was either on the back of me, or I behind him. That was bliss. :) So, an interesting thing happened. Aaron was driving the little yellow ATV, and I was behind him. He decided to take a particularly steep slope up a hill. I have always been afraid of going p steep hills on those deals. But I wasn't going to say anything. We don't want Aaron thinking me chicken now. He was in 2nd gear and we were starting to get slow. So he down shifted. Then he applied gas. That 4 wheeler is only a 2 wheel drive. We were at the very steepest spot on the hill. The ATV flipped backwards. We rolled it! I remember everything so precisely as if they happened in slow motion. I went back landing hard on my back on the slope. Aaron came down on top of me, with the 4 wheeler on top of him. He managed to get it over on it's side before it really crushed us. Aaron was quick to get off of me. He asked if I was all right. I did a lightening speed inventory of my bones and all my parts and answered with a furtive, "yeah". I slowly got up, and then Aaron and I flipped the ATV back over and held it from rolling down the hill.
Soon Chris and Chanel came over and we pushed the machine p the hill and related to the new comers our horror story. We are so blessed that no one was hurt! The ATV even works fine. My back is a little marked up, but other than that, I'm unscathed! Aaron only has a bruised shin. We vowed never to tell Mom or Dad, and that's how it'll stay.
Well, that's not entirely true. We just told them this tale while we were on a big family 4 wheeling camping trip. The day after we confessed, Aaron, Chris and I went on another ride. And I flipped the ATV again. It was terribly stupid on my part, easily avoidable, but I ended up on the ground with the ATV upside down right next to me. We weren't able to keep that secret for nearly as long. :) Anyway, continuing.
We played some more afer that. We came home and played foosball, then Outburst, ate dinner and had a failed fire breathing session. (Fire breathing=awesome. Basically you fill your mouth with powdered sugar and blow it out onto a flame. Powdered sugar is extremely flammable.) Then we went to Aaron's house and watched the movie "Whale Rider." Chanel and Chris took the loveseat, so I sat in a corner of the big couch. Aaron got the movie situated then came to the couch to sit. He sat in the middle. First though, he asked if it were alright. So we sat there with our arms making full contact. I was happy. Once again we had our arms by our sides. Aaron was kind of sitting on his hand, so I wasn't expecting it when he suddenly brought his hand to mind, even turning mine over....!!! Oh, my heart was racing, I wasn't paying much attention to the movie. Brad, (Aaron's roommate) and Chanel both noticed. We were doing the whole thing, with interdigitation. Oh, I miss him. He even did this wonderful caressing of my arm. Gosh, well I'm tired. I really gotta go.
April 24, 2004
I know I just wrote yesterday and that I never write two days in a row, but tonight needs an entry! So, we had Aaron and Chanel over for ATV-ing today. We took them to the place by the canal. Aaron was either on the back of me, or I behind him. That was bliss. :) So, an interesting thing happened. Aaron was driving the little yellow ATV, and I was behind him. He decided to take a particularly steep slope up a hill. I have always been afraid of going p steep hills on those deals. But I wasn't going to say anything. We don't want Aaron thinking me chicken now. He was in 2nd gear and we were starting to get slow. So he down shifted. Then he applied gas. That 4 wheeler is only a 2 wheel drive. We were at the very steepest spot on the hill. The ATV flipped backwards. We rolled it! I remember everything so precisely as if they happened in slow motion. I went back landing hard on my back on the slope. Aaron came down on top of me, with the 4 wheeler on top of him. He managed to get it over on it's side before it really crushed us. Aaron was quick to get off of me. He asked if I was all right. I did a lightening speed inventory of my bones and all my parts and answered with a furtive, "yeah". I slowly got up, and then Aaron and I flipped the ATV back over and held it from rolling down the hill.
Soon Chris and Chanel came over and we pushed the machine p the hill and related to the new comers our horror story. We are so blessed that no one was hurt! The ATV even works fine. My back is a little marked up, but other than that, I'm unscathed! Aaron only has a bruised shin. We vowed never to tell Mom or Dad, and that's how it'll stay.
Well, that's not entirely true. We just told them this tale while we were on a big family 4 wheeling camping trip. The day after we confessed, Aaron, Chris and I went on another ride. And I flipped the ATV again. It was terribly stupid on my part, easily avoidable, but I ended up on the ground with the ATV upside down right next to me. We weren't able to keep that secret for nearly as long. :) Anyway, continuing.
We played some more afer that. We came home and played foosball, then Outburst, ate dinner and had a failed fire breathing session. (Fire breathing=awesome. Basically you fill your mouth with powdered sugar and blow it out onto a flame. Powdered sugar is extremely flammable.) Then we went to Aaron's house and watched the movie "Whale Rider." Chanel and Chris took the loveseat, so I sat in a corner of the big couch. Aaron got the movie situated then came to the couch to sit. He sat in the middle. First though, he asked if it were alright. So we sat there with our arms making full contact. I was happy. Once again we had our arms by our sides. Aaron was kind of sitting on his hand, so I wasn't expecting it when he suddenly brought his hand to mind, even turning mine over....!!! Oh, my heart was racing, I wasn't paying much attention to the movie. Brad, (Aaron's roommate) and Chanel both noticed. We were doing the whole thing, with interdigitation. Oh, I miss him. He even did this wonderful caressing of my arm. Gosh, well I'm tired. I really gotta go.
Sunday, April 12, 2009
Continued
Okay, so here is the rest of the journal entry from last Sunday. Just word for word.
On Wednesday he came bowling. Thurs. I though was going to be spent at home but no, Aaron called. This time he did ask me on a date!!!! He actually used the word date. "I was wondering if you would like to go on a date sometime..." was kind of how it went. I told him that I would love to. We set it up for next Friday night. I was so giddy that night. But while I was trying to calm myself enough to read, I received a text message. "Would you like to watch a video with Chanel and I later tonight?" Well, I was pretty sure it was Aaron, but I didn't have his cell #. So I replied, "Probably. Who are you?" We had some fun texting going on, and then Aaron called and we talked logistics. He ended up picking me up. We watched the movie, "The Gods Must Be Crazy." It, apparently, is a Nelson family favorite. We watched it at Aaron's house. Chanel had the love seat, and Aaron and I took the big couch. 3 cushions right? Well, we both kind of sat on the lines between the cushions. We also had our hands at our sides. The hands by the other person that is, you know, so they would be available for the holding. Well, that was my reason anyway. Didn't happen... When he dropped me off he even walked me to the door. He is such a gentleman too. He's always opening doors for me and other girls. Tonight was a ward activity, Stake actually, and he came. I was glad. We did some conversing, cats cradle, and games. Then the cool group went to Denny's for ice cream. It was good. The company was great. I sat next to Aaron. :) When we had finished the food, we went to Joe's car and turned on his hoppin' stereo and just danced, sang, joked, visited and laughed. Sometimes Aaron and I would stand so that our arms were touching. Tomorrow the Nelsons are coming over for 4 wheeling. I'm excited. I will get to share a machine with Aaron. Wrap my arms around his waist, vice versa. Well, tomorrow is going to be major busy, and it is 2:18 A.M. and I have to wake up and work a lot. What I'm trying to say is, goodnight. :)
Boy of boy. I just really want it to be known that it was kind of a little joke to myself to say "hoppin'" as it isn't a word that I use seriously, especially in conjunction with "stereo." And yes. I noticed every time Aaron's arm touched mine as we stood in that circle of friends. And we were wearing jackets and everything. Oh, and when I say dancing, it's not like we held a dance in the parking lot, we just maybe did some very mild head banging in time with the beat. Anyway.
Stay tuned. Next entry will be all about that 4 wheeling.
On Wednesday he came bowling. Thurs. I though was going to be spent at home but no, Aaron called. This time he did ask me on a date!!!! He actually used the word date. "I was wondering if you would like to go on a date sometime..." was kind of how it went. I told him that I would love to. We set it up for next Friday night. I was so giddy that night. But while I was trying to calm myself enough to read, I received a text message. "Would you like to watch a video with Chanel and I later tonight?" Well, I was pretty sure it was Aaron, but I didn't have his cell #. So I replied, "Probably. Who are you?" We had some fun texting going on, and then Aaron called and we talked logistics. He ended up picking me up. We watched the movie, "The Gods Must Be Crazy." It, apparently, is a Nelson family favorite. We watched it at Aaron's house. Chanel had the love seat, and Aaron and I took the big couch. 3 cushions right? Well, we both kind of sat on the lines between the cushions. We also had our hands at our sides. The hands by the other person that is, you know, so they would be available for the holding. Well, that was my reason anyway. Didn't happen... When he dropped me off he even walked me to the door. He is such a gentleman too. He's always opening doors for me and other girls. Tonight was a ward activity, Stake actually, and he came. I was glad. We did some conversing, cats cradle, and games. Then the cool group went to Denny's for ice cream. It was good. The company was great. I sat next to Aaron. :) When we had finished the food, we went to Joe's car and turned on his hoppin' stereo and just danced, sang, joked, visited and laughed. Sometimes Aaron and I would stand so that our arms were touching. Tomorrow the Nelsons are coming over for 4 wheeling. I'm excited. I will get to share a machine with Aaron. Wrap my arms around his waist, vice versa. Well, tomorrow is going to be major busy, and it is 2:18 A.M. and I have to wake up and work a lot. What I'm trying to say is, goodnight. :)
Boy of boy. I just really want it to be known that it was kind of a little joke to myself to say "hoppin'" as it isn't a word that I use seriously, especially in conjunction with "stereo." And yes. I noticed every time Aaron's arm touched mine as we stood in that circle of friends. And we were wearing jackets and everything. Oh, and when I say dancing, it's not like we held a dance in the parking lot, we just maybe did some very mild head banging in time with the beat. Anyway.
Stay tuned. Next entry will be all about that 4 wheeling.
Sunday, April 5, 2009
Red Letter Entry
Here is my traditional Sunday post. A journal entry from my past.
Okay, for the next little bit I might just have to copy my whole journal entry down word for word since they start to be so completely consumed with Aaron. Which means the posts my be pretty long. I think I will break some of the entries in half because of length issues. But here we go.
April 23, 2004
This is definitely a red letter entry. However, I will use my purple pen. Okay, on Sunday Aaron and Chanel came over for food ad fun after church, and boy was it! They stayed till 11:30. The funny thing is, is that Aaron left our house around 10:15 cause we weren't really doing anything. Well, anyway he didn't get far. He came back for his forgotten phone. I said, "Well now that you're back, why don't you stay?" He said, "well if the party is still going..." and he stayed! We made No Baked cookies, the Nelson recipe and then played Taboo. That was the funnest part of the night. I'm so glad he came back. :) Then on Monday the Singles FHE was especially fun. We played midnight football, in which I acquired a large bruise, and we played Smear the Queer outside, followed by a rousing game of Red Rover. During Smear the Queer, I tackled Aaron twice. He got me once. During Red Rover I got tto hold Aaron's hand a few times. :) Then on Tuesday I was going to go to a bonfire at Johns house (a fun guy new to the group) and then I realized I couldn't because the truck, Honda, and Buick were all out of commission. So I resigned myself to an uneventful night at home, when I got a call on my cell. I didn't get to it in time and so I got a message. Guess who it was? Aaron! He has such a wonderfully rich, sexy voice. Anywho, I have that message saved. He asked me to call him back, so I did. He inquired if I was going to the bonfire, at which point I tole him my car situation. I asked him if he was going. He said, "well if you are, of course!" Then he offered to take me! I was so excited! I definitely accepted. I though it might have been a date. it wasn't, but I was majorly excited and I ran around the house frantically getting ready. Chanel came too. While there, we played Murder in the Dark. So I was able to hold his hand again. He he he...
That was my first call from a boy that I will count.
To be continued....
Just a little note to help you understand how nice it was for Aaron to pick me up. My parents live pretty far from the city. They are country dwellers on a hill overlooking a lake and the cities in the area. It takes a bit of time and gas to get out there, and so for Aaron to come pick me up kinda said a lot. Okay, this educational lesson is over.
Um, I'm going to spoil some of the upcoming goodness. The days that I am describing are an early part of a streak that Aaron and I had of seeing each other. We saw each other every day for a seriously long time. I don't know exactly when it started. If it didn't start the Sunday that I mention here, then it started a few days or even a week before. I wish I had a better record of it.
Okay, for the next little bit I might just have to copy my whole journal entry down word for word since they start to be so completely consumed with Aaron. Which means the posts my be pretty long. I think I will break some of the entries in half because of length issues. But here we go.
April 23, 2004
This is definitely a red letter entry. However, I will use my purple pen. Okay, on Sunday Aaron and Chanel came over for food ad fun after church, and boy was it! They stayed till 11:30. The funny thing is, is that Aaron left our house around 10:15 cause we weren't really doing anything. Well, anyway he didn't get far. He came back for his forgotten phone. I said, "Well now that you're back, why don't you stay?" He said, "well if the party is still going..." and he stayed! We made No Baked cookies, the Nelson recipe and then played Taboo. That was the funnest part of the night. I'm so glad he came back. :) Then on Monday the Singles FHE was especially fun. We played midnight football, in which I acquired a large bruise, and we played Smear the Queer outside, followed by a rousing game of Red Rover. During Smear the Queer, I tackled Aaron twice. He got me once. During Red Rover I got tto hold Aaron's hand a few times. :) Then on Tuesday I was going to go to a bonfire at Johns house (a fun guy new to the group) and then I realized I couldn't because the truck, Honda, and Buick were all out of commission. So I resigned myself to an uneventful night at home, when I got a call on my cell. I didn't get to it in time and so I got a message. Guess who it was? Aaron! He has such a wonderfully rich, sexy voice. Anywho, I have that message saved. He asked me to call him back, so I did. He inquired if I was going to the bonfire, at which point I tole him my car situation. I asked him if he was going. He said, "well if you are, of course!" Then he offered to take me! I was so excited! I definitely accepted. I though it might have been a date. it wasn't, but I was majorly excited and I ran around the house frantically getting ready. Chanel came too. While there, we played Murder in the Dark. So I was able to hold his hand again. He he he...
That was my first call from a boy that I will count.
To be continued....
Just a little note to help you understand how nice it was for Aaron to pick me up. My parents live pretty far from the city. They are country dwellers on a hill overlooking a lake and the cities in the area. It takes a bit of time and gas to get out there, and so for Aaron to come pick me up kinda said a lot. Okay, this educational lesson is over.
Um, I'm going to spoil some of the upcoming goodness. The days that I am describing are an early part of a streak that Aaron and I had of seeing each other. We saw each other every day for a seriously long time. I don't know exactly when it started. If it didn't start the Sunday that I mention here, then it started a few days or even a week before. I wish I had a better record of it.
Sunday, March 29, 2009
The Love saga continues
My Sunday tradition is to post old journal entries. We are currently learning about the beginnings of my relationship with Aaron.
The last mention of Aaron was Feb. 26. A month passes before he makes the scene again because he had a brief relationship with a different girl. So I no longer considered him a possibility. But, like I said. It was a brief relationship.
April 4, 2004
Hello, well my social life is great. I don't have a crush on Brody anymore. That is only because he and Cheryl are dating now. I like Joe Bird, Aaron Nelson and kind of Alan. I see them all a lot. They are so much fun. I love it.
Aaron's still in the picture, but not yet prominent.
April 17, 2004
Boy, My life is great! I love it! I feel bad, kind of like I'm using my parent's just to stay in their home at night, for sleep, and to eat their food. I'm never home. 8 hours of work a day, then something social practically every night.
Ah, that was the life. Seriously, there probably wasn't a more fun season for me, not even college.
Want an update on my crush life? Basically the same...Aaron Nelson, Joe Bird and Alan. But right now it is especially Aaron. I've been hanging out a bit with Chanel; Aaron's awesome sister. Their family is awesome. Their parents are just as clever and witty as they are. Very fun family.
Look! Aaron is moving up in the ranks!
So get this. I was talking to Chanel on the phone one night and she told me that she was talking to Aaron about girls. She was trying to help him find a girl to ask on a date. She threw out my name. Aaron said, "Yeah, I could take Melanie on a date." Then was the ultimate compliment. "I think she could keep up with our family." Meaning that I am witty enough. :)
This was my first taste of what I call The Nelson Pride. I'm just glad he didn't make me take an IQ test before he would consent to date me. :)
Now, here comes some second hand dialogue. I don't do much of the He Said, She Said stuff, so be ye warned.
So anyway, I talked to Chanel after that and she brought up the girls again, "So Aaron, anyone you're particularly interested in?" "Oh no, not really." "Anyone you're going to ask on a date?" "Well I was thinking about calling Melanie. I was going to call her Wednesday, but then we went bowling." (Traditional after institute bowling. I got my all time high at 138) "Then I was going to call her tonight, (Thursday) but I didn't." "How did you get her phone number?" Then he was like, "The Martins..." I guess he never really said how. This is all according to Chanel. So, that is very exciting for me. He hasn't asked me out or anything.
However, today I went to the Nelson's house because of a "date" that Chanel, Sis. Nelson and I were going to go on. We were planning this to talk about boys. Well, then Aaron called to ask about something random, then asked what was going on. Chanel told him, so he learned that I was at his house. He was kind of self-invited to join us.
So then I write about our lunch and walking around the Karcher Mall, (Hall).
Aaron also got a haircut. He looks so good. I told him I I liked the hair.
Okay, so, we also went to a movie. In fact, I kind of flaked out on Joe and Alan, my other two biggest crushes, so go to this movie with Aaron. This is significant! I gave up on spending time with TWO crushes so I could spend time with ONE crush.
I had a wonderful time. I like Aaron more now. Chanel is coming over after church, maybe Aaron too.
Mom and Dad have been letting me have curfew extensions lately. In fact, Aaron called my house last night, on my behalf, to ask my parents for a curfew extension, because a bunch of us went and saw "The Lord of the Rings" in the theater, one that started at 11:00 P.M. They actually approved. I didn't get home till 3:00 A.M. It was totally worth it though, just cause I had a blast. I even sat by Aaron in the theater.
Funny, right? A boy called my parents and asked them if their daughter could stay out later, and it was actually approved? I planned it that way though. My chances for an extension were pretty slim if I was doing the talking. But who can resist the mellow tones of Aaron's rich voice and intelligent persuasive abilities? Haha. Apparently not my parents.
Sorry this one is so long. This one journal entry was packed with Aaron goodness.
The last mention of Aaron was Feb. 26. A month passes before he makes the scene again because he had a brief relationship with a different girl. So I no longer considered him a possibility. But, like I said. It was a brief relationship.
April 4, 2004
Hello, well my social life is great. I don't have a crush on Brody anymore. That is only because he and Cheryl are dating now. I like Joe Bird, Aaron Nelson and kind of Alan. I see them all a lot. They are so much fun. I love it.
Aaron's still in the picture, but not yet prominent.
April 17, 2004
Boy, My life is great! I love it! I feel bad, kind of like I'm using my parent's just to stay in their home at night, for sleep, and to eat their food. I'm never home. 8 hours of work a day, then something social practically every night.
Ah, that was the life. Seriously, there probably wasn't a more fun season for me, not even college.
Want an update on my crush life? Basically the same...Aaron Nelson, Joe Bird and Alan. But right now it is especially Aaron. I've been hanging out a bit with Chanel; Aaron's awesome sister. Their family is awesome. Their parents are just as clever and witty as they are. Very fun family.
Look! Aaron is moving up in the ranks!
So get this. I was talking to Chanel on the phone one night and she told me that she was talking to Aaron about girls. She was trying to help him find a girl to ask on a date. She threw out my name. Aaron said, "Yeah, I could take Melanie on a date." Then was the ultimate compliment. "I think she could keep up with our family." Meaning that I am witty enough. :)
This was my first taste of what I call The Nelson Pride. I'm just glad he didn't make me take an IQ test before he would consent to date me. :)
Now, here comes some second hand dialogue. I don't do much of the He Said, She Said stuff, so be ye warned.
So anyway, I talked to Chanel after that and she brought up the girls again, "So Aaron, anyone you're particularly interested in?" "Oh no, not really." "Anyone you're going to ask on a date?" "Well I was thinking about calling Melanie. I was going to call her Wednesday, but then we went bowling." (Traditional after institute bowling. I got my all time high at 138) "Then I was going to call her tonight, (Thursday) but I didn't." "How did you get her phone number?" Then he was like, "The Martins..." I guess he never really said how. This is all according to Chanel. So, that is very exciting for me. He hasn't asked me out or anything.
However, today I went to the Nelson's house because of a "date" that Chanel, Sis. Nelson and I were going to go on. We were planning this to talk about boys. Well, then Aaron called to ask about something random, then asked what was going on. Chanel told him, so he learned that I was at his house. He was kind of self-invited to join us.
So then I write about our lunch and walking around the Karcher Mall, (Hall).
Aaron also got a haircut. He looks so good. I told him I I liked the hair.
Okay, so, we also went to a movie. In fact, I kind of flaked out on Joe and Alan, my other two biggest crushes, so go to this movie with Aaron. This is significant! I gave up on spending time with TWO crushes so I could spend time with ONE crush.
I had a wonderful time. I like Aaron more now. Chanel is coming over after church, maybe Aaron too.
Mom and Dad have been letting me have curfew extensions lately. In fact, Aaron called my house last night, on my behalf, to ask my parents for a curfew extension, because a bunch of us went and saw "The Lord of the Rings" in the theater, one that started at 11:00 P.M. They actually approved. I didn't get home till 3:00 A.M. It was totally worth it though, just cause I had a blast. I even sat by Aaron in the theater.
Funny, right? A boy called my parents and asked them if their daughter could stay out later, and it was actually approved? I planned it that way though. My chances for an extension were pretty slim if I was doing the talking. But who can resist the mellow tones of Aaron's rich voice and intelligent persuasive abilities? Haha. Apparently not my parents.
Sorry this one is so long. This one journal entry was packed with Aaron goodness.
Monday, March 16, 2009
Enter Aaron, stage left
Hey, lets pretend it's still Sunday and I am doing my Sunday traditional journal entry. However, this time I decided to skip to when I first mention Aaron in my journal. Basically I am skipping over my first year at college, (which I found fun to read because of the nostalgia aspect, but I was getting too old for it to be very cute, ya know?) But I bet there might be some readers who will find the evolution of my relationship with Aaron and I interesting.
Feb. 5, 2004
Oh, but I have been going to the single's FHE's. I love those. Chris came last time. He doesn't like them as much as me. There are tons more people than there used to be. More guys too. Joe is an item of interest. Alan, Brody and Aaron are cool and funny. Aaron and his sister Channelle are so hillarious. Them alone are reason enough for me to go.
So there you go. Aaron was introduced to my journal amidst a few other boys. (There names have been changed-ish.) Oh, and, sorry Chanel. But that is how I spelled your name. :( BTW, Chris is my brother.
Okay, I decided that at least up until I start dating Aaron I will post every mention of him, even if it's only to help tell an anecdote that I thought noteworthy because of a different crush.
Feb 26, 2004
(Speaking of Brody) I've developed a bit of a crush on him. One week at FHE I sat by him and we talked and flirted (he's easier to flirt with than anyone else I know) he even sat on me when he was fighting Aaron for a seat.
If someone sits on you accidentally, it means that they really like you, right? And....alas. Aaron was just a side-note in this story.
Okay, I have this pretty funny story now, but it is pretty long, so I will paraphrase most of it. There was a fellow in the group who had some kind of mental handicap. He was kind of sweetly special, you know, but he really really liked girls and that sometimes made things awkward. So, while I was at this FHE (family home evening) thing he pretty much declared his love for me in front of everyone. Then he tried to guilt me into accepting a date with him. (A bit later I actually did accept, but he never set it up, so I was safe.) Anyway, in the midst of it all, with everyone trying there best not to bust out laughing .....
Aaron said, "I don't know how to handle this." and he went outside. I don't know why it was so hard for him! I was the one in the process of being asked out!
Indeed, Aaron, how is it that you couldn't handle that?
But the night of fun continued with only a couple more embarrassments from the special guy, (some of which I was saved from by Brody. Way to miss an opportunity, Aaron!) and then it was time to go.
Chanell asked Chris why he didn't save his sister. He said he didn't know what to do. Then Aaron (Chanell's brother) said, "This is what I would have done!" As he punched his hand with his fist. Funny aye? Man, those people sure are fun. I need to be better friends with them all. Good enough to do things with and junk. Maybe we will soon. :)
Look Chanel! I am getting better with your name! And...it seems more like harsh than funny what Aaron suggested, but it certainly was funny at the time. Seriously, Aaron and Chanel were basically the life of those parties. And pretty soon I was initiated into the fun group of people and I had a blast with that group (and junk. ??). Good times man, good times.
Feb. 5, 2004
Oh, but I have been going to the single's FHE's. I love those. Chris came last time. He doesn't like them as much as me. There are tons more people than there used to be. More guys too. Joe is an item of interest. Alan, Brody and Aaron are cool and funny. Aaron and his sister Channelle are so hillarious. Them alone are reason enough for me to go.
So there you go. Aaron was introduced to my journal amidst a few other boys. (There names have been changed-ish.) Oh, and, sorry Chanel. But that is how I spelled your name. :( BTW, Chris is my brother.
Okay, I decided that at least up until I start dating Aaron I will post every mention of him, even if it's only to help tell an anecdote that I thought noteworthy because of a different crush.
Feb 26, 2004
(Speaking of Brody) I've developed a bit of a crush on him. One week at FHE I sat by him and we talked and flirted (he's easier to flirt with than anyone else I know) he even sat on me when he was fighting Aaron for a seat.
If someone sits on you accidentally, it means that they really like you, right? And....alas. Aaron was just a side-note in this story.
Okay, I have this pretty funny story now, but it is pretty long, so I will paraphrase most of it. There was a fellow in the group who had some kind of mental handicap. He was kind of sweetly special, you know, but he really really liked girls and that sometimes made things awkward. So, while I was at this FHE (family home evening) thing he pretty much declared his love for me in front of everyone. Then he tried to guilt me into accepting a date with him. (A bit later I actually did accept, but he never set it up, so I was safe.) Anyway, in the midst of it all, with everyone trying there best not to bust out laughing .....
Aaron said, "I don't know how to handle this." and he went outside. I don't know why it was so hard for him! I was the one in the process of being asked out!
Indeed, Aaron, how is it that you couldn't handle that?
But the night of fun continued with only a couple more embarrassments from the special guy, (some of which I was saved from by Brody. Way to miss an opportunity, Aaron!) and then it was time to go.
Chanell asked Chris why he didn't save his sister. He said he didn't know what to do. Then Aaron (Chanell's brother) said, "This is what I would have done!" As he punched his hand with his fist. Funny aye? Man, those people sure are fun. I need to be better friends with them all. Good enough to do things with and junk. Maybe we will soon. :)
Look Chanel! I am getting better with your name! And...it seems more like harsh than funny what Aaron suggested, but it certainly was funny at the time. Seriously, Aaron and Chanel were basically the life of those parties. And pretty soon I was initiated into the fun group of people and I had a blast with that group (and junk. ??). Good times man, good times.
Sunday, March 8, 2009
A Dreamer
My Sunday tradition is to post some of my old journal entries. I usually post what I find to be entertaining, so they usually involve boys and crushes.
Here I went to a wedding reception of the sister of one of my big crushes.
Dec. 1, 2002
When I got to Jenni’s brother Karl, (something I have been anticipating for awhile) I worked up the nerve to tell him that he looked good. That wouldn’t be anything hard for someone less shy and more experienced in the dating area. But I meant what I said. Yep, I’ve got it pretty bad for Karl. I didn’t used to, but then I had a dream with him in it and we were kind of a couple, and ever since then I think about him more than you would think for just a little crush. By the way, he is 4 years older than me. He also flirts with Erin Coon and Ann Marlin. Grr. However, I do believe he blushed when I complimented him. *sigh*
Amazingly enough, the whole crush-on-the-guy-after-I-dreamed-about-him thing wasn't abnormal for me. Usually though, those crushes dissipated after a little while because it's hard to maintain a crush on a dream.
When we were eating our refreshments the Williamsons came and sat with us. Guess what? Kenny was there! Yay. However, he left soon after arriving and without a word in my direction.
Aaaaannnd, that pretty much sums up the relationship that I had with Kenny.
Tonight I went to the singles prayer that we have every Sunday. Karl was there. He was actually kind of in charge. After the meeting I talked a little to him. He is quite nice to talk to me.
Oh, the magnanimous condescension bestowed upon little ol' lowly me by one so noble and great is truly a noteworthy sacrifice indeed.
I just described Karl's visiting older brother as attractive with an amazingly low voice, then I continue...
I think it would be cool to be a part of the Davies family. They are all so cool. Not that I think that I’ve got a chance with Karl, not with Erin and Ann as competition anyways. I wonder why those boys aren’t married.
A special note. This could very well be the first time I ever met Aaron, my husband. The first time that I remember seeing him was at one of these little singles prayer things. He came with his sister Chanel and I remember wondering if they were siblings or dating. I also remember a conversation he had with his sister and it was funny. And Aaron was wearing his black leather jacket, so I know it was winter. But, as unromantic as it is, I can't say there was a love at first sight thing going on, so he didn't make the journal entry. While I developed a crush on him not too long after this, Aaron didn't notice me till over a year later. But, all's well that ends well.
Here I went to a wedding reception of the sister of one of my big crushes.
Dec. 1, 2002
When I got to Jenni’s brother Karl, (something I have been anticipating for awhile) I worked up the nerve to tell him that he looked good. That wouldn’t be anything hard for someone less shy and more experienced in the dating area. But I meant what I said. Yep, I’ve got it pretty bad for Karl. I didn’t used to, but then I had a dream with him in it and we were kind of a couple, and ever since then I think about him more than you would think for just a little crush. By the way, he is 4 years older than me. He also flirts with Erin Coon and Ann Marlin. Grr. However, I do believe he blushed when I complimented him. *sigh*
Amazingly enough, the whole crush-on-the-guy-after-I-dreamed-about-him thing wasn't abnormal for me. Usually though, those crushes dissipated after a little while because it's hard to maintain a crush on a dream.
When we were eating our refreshments the Williamsons came and sat with us. Guess what? Kenny was there! Yay. However, he left soon after arriving and without a word in my direction.
Aaaaannnd, that pretty much sums up the relationship that I had with Kenny.
Tonight I went to the singles prayer that we have every Sunday. Karl was there. He was actually kind of in charge. After the meeting I talked a little to him. He is quite nice to talk to me.
Oh, the magnanimous condescension bestowed upon little ol' lowly me by one so noble and great is truly a noteworthy sacrifice indeed.
I just described Karl's visiting older brother as attractive with an amazingly low voice, then I continue...
I think it would be cool to be a part of the Davies family. They are all so cool. Not that I think that I’ve got a chance with Karl, not with Erin and Ann as competition anyways. I wonder why those boys aren’t married.
A special note. This could very well be the first time I ever met Aaron, my husband. The first time that I remember seeing him was at one of these little singles prayer things. He came with his sister Chanel and I remember wondering if they were siblings or dating. I also remember a conversation he had with his sister and it was funny. And Aaron was wearing his black leather jacket, so I know it was winter. But, as unromantic as it is, I can't say there was a love at first sight thing going on, so he didn't make the journal entry. While I developed a crush on him not too long after this, Aaron didn't notice me till over a year later. But, all's well that ends well.
Sunday, March 1, 2009
Burnin' love!
It's Sunday, so I post some old journal entries that I find amusing.
Here I am writing about going to OYA, (Outdoor Youth Adventure) which is kinda like EFY, where you go somewhere for a week. But the one we did was awesome. It had ropes courses, horse back riding, a little handcart trek and we slept in tee-pees. One of my counselors was Aaron Parson.
July 25, 2002
I’m close to in love with Aaron. He is so cute. And funny, nice, hilarious, very handsome, a returned missionary form Guatemala, and so funny. His only imperfection is that he is a tad shorter then me.
Ah, but you don't know how much that shorter than me bit actually bugged me.
I was listing all the other kids in my group and telling how cool they each were individually.
And lastly, Gregory. He was different. He often seemed confused. He breathed really funny and loud. It always sounded like he was crying. He bothered me a lot at first, but toward the end of the week when I realized he was human he wasn’t as bad.
I sound kind of horrible, don't I? I don't deny it. During the week Gregory and I were paired for a game. I had to guide him across a field of rocks without him stepping on any or anything. Since he was "different" we were the last pairing to go. I got specific instructions to do it differently and after completing it...
Aaron made eye contact and kind of whispered “good job.” Like he meant it.
So, he must be in love with me too, right? Because he meant it when he said good job!
We had a single adult class in our ward before they formed and actual singles ward in our stake. The members of the class took turns teaching.
Sept. 2, 2002
Last week at church Kenny Weyerman taught the lesson. It was excellent. He sure is a good teacher. I now have more reason to like him. Not only is he cute and musically talented and an RM, he is also very funny, smart, and has a good testimony. But boy is he cute! I even joined the ward choir, partially because of his influence.
Sept. 22, 2002
Karl Davies is in charge. My crush on him has diminished quite a bit. Don’t know why. But my love is still burning for Kenny.
Burning love! Ah! Just so you all know, I did know that these things were silly as I wrote them. I knew that I wasn't actually in love. But since it was in my journal I didn't worry about other peoples' interpretations. I had no idea I would be posting the silliest excerpts on the internet for all to see.
Oct. 18 2002
Today I went to Liz Weyermans reception. They had it at their home. So Kenny was there. He didn’t even look at me, but he flirted with Erin Kunz for way too long! Ooh, that girl! Why is she so pretty?
We had some missionaries over for dinner.
Nov. 9, 2002
Might I add that Fairchild is quite cute? Mmmm yum.
Jason challenged me to a round of slap boxing. We were in the front room. I took the challenge with no hesitation and immediately began whomping on him. Soon the elders were watching and kind of cheering me on. I am a much better slap boxer than Jason. I hope I humbled him.
Here I am writing about going to OYA, (Outdoor Youth Adventure) which is kinda like EFY, where you go somewhere for a week. But the one we did was awesome. It had ropes courses, horse back riding, a little handcart trek and we slept in tee-pees. One of my counselors was Aaron Parson.
July 25, 2002
I’m close to in love with Aaron. He is so cute. And funny, nice, hilarious, very handsome, a returned missionary form Guatemala, and so funny. His only imperfection is that he is a tad shorter then me.
Ah, but you don't know how much that shorter than me bit actually bugged me.
I was listing all the other kids in my group and telling how cool they each were individually.
And lastly, Gregory. He was different. He often seemed confused. He breathed really funny and loud. It always sounded like he was crying. He bothered me a lot at first, but toward the end of the week when I realized he was human he wasn’t as bad.
I sound kind of horrible, don't I? I don't deny it. During the week Gregory and I were paired for a game. I had to guide him across a field of rocks without him stepping on any or anything. Since he was "different" we were the last pairing to go. I got specific instructions to do it differently and after completing it...
Aaron made eye contact and kind of whispered “good job.” Like he meant it.
So, he must be in love with me too, right? Because he meant it when he said good job!
We had a single adult class in our ward before they formed and actual singles ward in our stake. The members of the class took turns teaching.
Sept. 2, 2002
Last week at church Kenny Weyerman taught the lesson. It was excellent. He sure is a good teacher. I now have more reason to like him. Not only is he cute and musically talented and an RM, he is also very funny, smart, and has a good testimony. But boy is he cute! I even joined the ward choir, partially because of his influence.
Sept. 22, 2002
Karl Davies is in charge. My crush on him has diminished quite a bit. Don’t know why. But my love is still burning for Kenny.
Burning love! Ah! Just so you all know, I did know that these things were silly as I wrote them. I knew that I wasn't actually in love. But since it was in my journal I didn't worry about other peoples' interpretations. I had no idea I would be posting the silliest excerpts on the internet for all to see.
Oct. 18 2002
Today I went to Liz Weyermans reception. They had it at their home. So Kenny was there. He didn’t even look at me, but he flirted with Erin Kunz for way too long! Ooh, that girl! Why is she so pretty?
We had some missionaries over for dinner.
Nov. 9, 2002
Might I add that Fairchild is quite cute? Mmmm yum.
Jason challenged me to a round of slap boxing. We were in the front room. I took the challenge with no hesitation and immediately began whomping on him. Soon the elders were watching and kind of cheering me on. I am a much better slap boxer than Jason. I hope I humbled him.
Sunday, February 22, 2009
Okay, a little embarrassed about the following. Just shows immaturity and recklessness. But hey.
June 4, 2002
On Sat I went to the cruise with Laurie and Sarah Thomson. Laurie thought it would be fun to spray people with silly string. We agreed. We just got there and were next to a guy on a motorcycle. Laurie made Sarah spray him. He was mad. He chased us, swore at us, scared us, banged on the window, then told on us. We got pulled over. We all had to show the cops our ID’s. They questioned us and Laurie and Sarah fed them a stupid lie. “Oh, she was shaking it with the lid off and accidentally sprayed him." Stupid huh? They obviously didn’t believe it, but didn’t say much. They took all 3 cans of silly string, (2 of which were still un-opened). Then they let us go. Man, tough luck, huh? And he was the first guy we even sprayed. I suppose it was pretty stupid though huh? It won’t be repeated.
For a YCL (Youth Camp Leader) adventure we went white water rafting. I was actually already 18 and had been to girls camp my allotted 6 years already, but since my mom was the camp director and because I really bad wanted to do the white water rafting I was allowed to go an extra year.
July 11, 2002
Of course we all had river guides, and the one on my boat happened to be the perfect guy. No joke. He was probably the most gorgeous guy that I have ever seen, including t.v. and movies. He had perfect white teeth that smiled a lot. Gorgeous eyes, blonde hair, a perfect tan. (Oh my gosh he was so dark.) Muscles galore, 6 pack baby. And he was funny and nice. Not to mention a returned missionary.
I think he liked Annie Davis. He flirted with her a lot. Jealousy. Every YCL thought he was cute. I mean hot. I don’t think anybody got a picture of him. We weren’t thinking. Oh! I won a game of “Queen of the raft.” And he said “Good job.” !
I don't remember ever thinking a tan was all that impressive, but I guess I made an exception for this guy. His name was Ben. And woo! He spoke two words to me! Ha ha.
June 4, 2002
On Sat I went to the cruise with Laurie and Sarah Thomson. Laurie thought it would be fun to spray people with silly string. We agreed. We just got there and were next to a guy on a motorcycle. Laurie made Sarah spray him. He was mad. He chased us, swore at us, scared us, banged on the window, then told on us. We got pulled over. We all had to show the cops our ID’s. They questioned us and Laurie and Sarah fed them a stupid lie. “Oh, she was shaking it with the lid off and accidentally sprayed him." Stupid huh? They obviously didn’t believe it, but didn’t say much. They took all 3 cans of silly string, (2 of which were still un-opened). Then they let us go. Man, tough luck, huh? And he was the first guy we even sprayed. I suppose it was pretty stupid though huh? It won’t be repeated.
For a YCL (Youth Camp Leader) adventure we went white water rafting. I was actually already 18 and had been to girls camp my allotted 6 years already, but since my mom was the camp director and because I really bad wanted to do the white water rafting I was allowed to go an extra year.
July 11, 2002
Of course we all had river guides, and the one on my boat happened to be the perfect guy. No joke. He was probably the most gorgeous guy that I have ever seen, including t.v. and movies. He had perfect white teeth that smiled a lot. Gorgeous eyes, blonde hair, a perfect tan. (Oh my gosh he was so dark.) Muscles galore, 6 pack baby. And he was funny and nice. Not to mention a returned missionary.
I think he liked Annie Davis. He flirted with her a lot. Jealousy. Every YCL thought he was cute. I mean hot. I don’t think anybody got a picture of him. We weren’t thinking. Oh! I won a game of “Queen of the raft.” And he said “Good job.” !
I don't remember ever thinking a tan was all that impressive, but I guess I made an exception for this guy. His name was Ben. And woo! He spoke two words to me! Ha ha.
Sunday, February 15, 2009
Graduation
And here's some of my journal entry from my homeschool graduation. There were about 50 graduates that year. We graduated in the Northwest Nazarene University Brandt Center.
Just so you know, I wrote three pages about this day, so not ALL of it was like the following, only about 2 pages. :)
So, we went to NNU first thing in the morning and practiced and such then had a lot of down time. I luckily met a girl and we made friends so I had someone to hang out with since I didn't know anyone there. Except Joe from last weeks feature. But...
May 28, 2002
Joe walked by a couple of times but never said anything or even looked at me.
When we got our yearbooks I got the courage to find Joe and ask him to sign mine.
Here, I’ll write what he wrote in mine. “Melanie, It was cool to meet you and I think we should keep in touch. Maybe go skiing sometime. We’ll keep in touch.” And he wrote his phone number. Then I wrote in his. I don’t remember what exactly, but I didn’t leave my number or anything, then he asked for it. And guess what? I gave it to him! He isn’t LDS Oiy. Then we talked. We talked for 1½-2 hours! I kind of promised to teach him how to ski. He said we would have to go bowling sometime or something before the snow comes…But I think he likes me! And what’s worse, I like him! He was so cool and funny. And he was really easy to talk to. I wasn’t even afraid to talk to Joe. He doesn’t have a shy affect on me. Why can’t he be a Mormon?!?!
Here I write a lot about how much I want to date him and stuff and lament that he isn't LDS. I find it very funny. He never asked to date me. Boy was I silly.
He’s fun to talk to. And to tease. I basically had a 1½-2 hour flirt session. I’ve never flirted before that.
Okay, so, maybe I did flirt a little, but not for 2 hours. I don't know what I thought flirting was. Perhaps talking to a boy and smiling? Oh, naive little Melanie.
I bet I’m sounding so young and dumb. (Yep)
I even had the nerve to fix Joe’s crooked graduation cap. How is that for an amateur flirt aye?
Although it's embarrassing and silly the way I thought about it then, I do have fond memories now. And, like I said in my journal, it would be a day I would remember for a long time, not because of Joe, but because I graduated. (Not that the diploma I got was good for anything.)
Just so you know, I wrote three pages about this day, so not ALL of it was like the following, only about 2 pages. :)
So, we went to NNU first thing in the morning and practiced and such then had a lot of down time. I luckily met a girl and we made friends so I had someone to hang out with since I didn't know anyone there. Except Joe from last weeks feature. But...
May 28, 2002
Joe walked by a couple of times but never said anything or even looked at me.
When we got our yearbooks I got the courage to find Joe and ask him to sign mine.
Here, I’ll write what he wrote in mine. “Melanie, It was cool to meet you and I think we should keep in touch. Maybe go skiing sometime. We’ll keep in touch.” And he wrote his phone number. Then I wrote in his. I don’t remember what exactly, but I didn’t leave my number or anything, then he asked for it. And guess what? I gave it to him! He isn’t LDS Oiy. Then we talked. We talked for 1½-2 hours! I kind of promised to teach him how to ski. He said we would have to go bowling sometime or something before the snow comes…But I think he likes me! And what’s worse, I like him! He was so cool and funny. And he was really easy to talk to. I wasn’t even afraid to talk to Joe. He doesn’t have a shy affect on me. Why can’t he be a Mormon?!?!
Here I write a lot about how much I want to date him and stuff and lament that he isn't LDS. I find it very funny. He never asked to date me. Boy was I silly.
He’s fun to talk to. And to tease. I basically had a 1½-2 hour flirt session. I’ve never flirted before that.
Okay, so, maybe I did flirt a little, but not for 2 hours. I don't know what I thought flirting was. Perhaps talking to a boy and smiling? Oh, naive little Melanie.
I bet I’m sounding so young and dumb. (Yep)
I even had the nerve to fix Joe’s crooked graduation cap. How is that for an amateur flirt aye?
Although it's embarrassing and silly the way I thought about it then, I do have fond memories now. And, like I said in my journal, it would be a day I would remember for a long time, not because of Joe, but because I graduated. (Not that the diploma I got was good for anything.)
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