Lately, my day consists of me going between studying for psychology or some other STEM class, researching wedding rings, dresses, venues, you name it. Round or oval cut? Silver or gold? Oh wait, what was that psychological experiment called again? I know we have only known each other for three weeks, but what are your thoughts on being a bridesmaid? Spring or fall wedding? Shoot, I will have classes then so maybe a summer wedding is the way to go.
If you think I am crazy, I am right there with you! Can you imagine my parents’ faces when I call them and say, “Hey mom and dad, I know you’re already swamped with my college tuition, but I’m possibly getting engaged. How do you feel about paying for a wedding on top of it all?” Mom and dad, if you are reading this, I apologize in advance.
If you ignore the logistical nightmare that an engagement would be during college it is actually very exciting. Who doesn’t dream about getting married to their high school sweetheart? I want to be like the girls in the movies. I want to feel like a princess. I want to spin around in my big poofy dress and dance the night away. I want sunflowers to fill the room and to have a firework exit. And yes, before you say anything, I know that this is all very unrealistic. But I do intend to marry my high school sweetheart.
Let me tell you a little bit about us. We met when I was fifteen, and he was sixteen. I was a freshman, and he was a sophomore. The magic began at the Buffalo Wild Wings in Lakeville, Minnesota. We shared first glances over chicken wings. What is more romantic than that? I also might have thought he was a player the first time I met him, but that’s why people tell you not to judge a book by the cover.
The first year and a half of our relationship was rocky. It was filled with ups and downs, love and heartbreak, all set against the backdrop of a pandemic and social injustice. You name it, we went through it. Now almost three years later, I could not imagine my life without him. He is the light of my life, the person I love and adore more than anything, and the person I intend to spend the rest of my life with. He loves and cheers me on during my worst days, and he celebrates with me at my best. He reminds me that I am capable of anything. He makes me feel like I am the only girl in the world. He tucks me into bed every Tuesday and Thursday night when he comes to visit me, and never leaves without giving me a forehead kiss. Moral of the story is that he is my everything.
With that being said, I want you to know that one day you too will find your forever and always. Doors open and close. Partners come and go. Waiting for love sucks, and it hurts like crazy but I promise it is worth it. Enjoy every moment and keep your mind open! You never know if the person across from you at BDubs will be your endgame.
