If you would have asked me a year ago where I would be, I would have never guessed dating someone. I haven't always been good on my own. I used to depend too much on people in my past relationships, but when I took time to work on myself, I realized I'm ok with being alone. I like to have nights to myself; nights to do face masks and watch movies. It wasn't until I met you that I wanted to do those things with someone else.

When we first met I was very concerned. I had no make up on, but at least my hair was done. I thought there was something strange about you, but later I figured out it was because you reminded me of my dad. You were very respectful and carried yourself in a shy, but confident way. There was just something special about you. Then there was the second time we hung out and I really did not want to leave my pajamas for real pants. Every single person who saw me that day asked if I was going to change before we hung out. I was to the point in my life where if you didn't like me because I was wearing pajama pants, you were not the man for me. I am constantly in them when I'm at home, so why should I have to change to impress you? After the first time we hung out we spent everyday together for a week straight. If I had free-time I wanted to spend it with you. That wasn't like me. I had taught myself to distance myself from people when things were going too fast or I felt like I was getting too attached. I didn't know what it was about you, but you made me extremely happy.

When we first started dating it was still every time either us were free we would hang out. I had my PACE thrown in there and midterms so it got pretty busy between school, friends, and Greek life. We still found a way to make time for each other. When spring break hit I was pretty scared. We had a fairly new relationship and I thought a week would kill us, even if you were coming to visit at the end of it. The truth is, we survived and I think we grew a lot as a couple during it. You got to see where I grew up. I knew then that I was in love with you.

I now know what was so special about you when we first met. You are my favorite person. You make me laugh harder than anyone I have ever met. You teach me new things every time we talk. Even when I make you mad, you still do whatever it takes to make me laugh. You make me want to be a better person. You have made me grow in my walk with Christ. It is because of you that my smile is more real than ever. I know I can be happy without you, but man am I really happy with you.

I love you to the moon and back, baby.