Justin and I met when I was a sophomore at Wheelock College in Boston, and he was a full-time machinist in Western, MA. We met through a mutual friend in April 2004 and spent a few days together, then went our separate ways. I had previously been in a "I'm never getting married and going to live my adult life alone with lots of cats" phase, but I started revising that view after meeting Justin. I have no idea how he felt about us meeting, and I doubt he'll share it in such a public space, so you'll all have to guess. I assume he was taken with my witty humor and love for the Red Sox. Just kidding!
We didn't see or talk to each other again until the following September. He was coming up to Boston and needed a place to stay. Since I was now roommates with our mutual friend it worked out for everyone. Justin was only suppose to stay Friday night and leave Saturday morning. He ended up staying until late Sunday afternoon. I walked back to my dorm room with a huge smile, and proceeded to thank my roommate for introducing me to my new boyfriend. No more cats in my future.
Justin and I had a somewhat "long-distance" relationship for awhile. I still had a few years left of college and he ended up enrolling at Johnson & Wales in Rhode Island. We made it work, and really it wasn't as bad as I thought it was at the time. Every Sunday night I thought I'd never make it to the next weekend - young and hopelessly in love. It was a really great time in my life. Justin and I ended moving in together after I graduated in December of 2006. We've lived in Weymouth, Brighton, Ashland, and now Milford. Our families are officially done moving us at this point.
Our relationship has had it's fair share of twists, turns, and bumpy roads. I think most of the strongest relationships I know share this same path. We have been together for almost 10 years, and married for 4 1/2 of them. It's crazy to think of how young we were when we first started dating. As individuals we have grown and changed; and luckily, our relationship is stronger because of that.
Throughout all of the ups and downs Justin has remained my rock. I know it sounds cliche, but it's true. He is the level-headed balance to my, well, not so level-headedness. Justin has brought so much fun and adventure into my life. He introduced me to most of my closest friends, and has become part of my family. Justin has reassured me during times of discontent, and brought be back down to earth when my ideas get a little too carried away. He is the mint-chocolate chip ice cream to my vanilla. (I warned you this post might get sweet.)
Most recently Justin has held my hand through the toughest days of my life. I don't know where I would be without him. He has seen me at my worst, and continues to love me. For that, and so many more reasons, I am grateful for my amazing husband.
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| At one of our first Red Sox games in 2004. |
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| Our most recent Red Sox game in 2013. |
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