This is exactly how it should feel when it's meant to be..

A year ago today I had just rolled up to see the Deftones open their tour for "Koi No Yokan" in Ventura. Knowing my friends were already standing in line, I didn't think much of cutting in line and sneaking in behind a bunch of kids I had never met before. They seem to know my friends already, what was the harm? So I didn't look like a total scum bag, I introduced myself to each and every one of them.

And there he was. Jose. Only I didn't even know his name yet or much less how he would change my life.
We were just two perfect strangers....

When I remember the moment I first laid eyes on him, it all plays out in slow motion. I can see him clear as day smiling back at me as I said "hi" and shook his hand. He was just the cutest thing I had ever seen. I kick myself for not trying to talk to him that day....

We met on a Tuesday. Friend requested by Thursday. On our first date by Saturday. Together officially as a couple exactly a month later.

I'm so glad I took a chance and went on that date. The love I have for this boy is immeasurable. He really is a dream come true.

I took this picture on the day we met, shortly after we introduced ourselves. I have this vivid memory of him photo-bombing my pictures so he could get my attention. I still have all those pictures saved on my phone. How could I ever forget? :)