First Anniversary?

March 30th 2012

Looking Back

One year has gone by so quickly. On Thursday March 30th, 2011, I accompanied one of my best friends for a girls' night out at a hot little Salsa Dancing club here in Provo off of Center Street. I remember that night very well! I had just finished a long shift at the most boring job in the world and I really didn't feel like dancing all that much but I knew that it would be worth it once I went. 

The Salsa dancing club was filled with Latinos who were eager to dance. It was a far stretch from the tame church dances that I attended growing up and I honestly was slightly scared what might become of us if we entered that fast-paced and exhilarating dance floor. Everyone there was a dancing pro, the tempo was fast, and girls didn't have a say if they wanted to dance the next song with a man or not....they kinda just grabbed your hand and off you went! 

It became less fun when paired with someone who grossed you out beyond words and then realizing that he would be your partner for another 5 1/2 minutes was a rude awakening to Salsa culture. 

That night became amazing at around 1:30 in the morning when I looked over and saw a gorgeous man on the dance floor leaning up against a wall....I made it my goal to find him and dance with him before the night was through!

After an agonizing 6 minutes with a sweaty middle-aged man with two left feet, I broke away as quickly as I could and began searching for the tall, dark, and handsome man I had seen before. 

I was so happy when he tapped me on the shoulder from behind and asked me to dance! His name was Jett and he was from Sri Lanka. He was very handsome and had a million dollar smile. He was also very sweet and had a remarkable accent. We danced with each other, laughing and talking, for about ten minutes before he stopped and invited me to walk with him outside. 

Oh I wanted to so badly, but I was here with a friend and I couldn't just leave her alone without letting her know where I had gone! I told him no thank you and began searching for Shanise so that I could tell her everything that had happened! 

I wanted so badly to see him again before we left but the night was getting late and Jett was no where to be seen. Sadly, our time came to leave and we found our shoes and belongings and headed towards the exit.

Oh but Lo and Behold, as we exited onto the sidewalk, a BEAUTIFUL voice came from the shadows! "Well its about time you come out here! It was starting to get cold." Oh I was so happy to see him!

After a wonderful conversation with Shanise and I he asked me for my number and our first date was General Conference that very Sunday! 

So Today on our unofficial first anniversary, we celebrate our journey together and our wonderful future ahead. With a sweet baby on the way and a successful business under our wings, we can only imagine the good things to come.