Believe it or not Evan and I met on the internet. The very first time I saw him was in Hickory at Valley Hills Mall. I look right into his eyes and smiled as he gave me the most perfect smile in return. I didn't give him a hug until we reached the bowling alley. The hug was so strong, so warm. It was the most amazing feeling I've ever felt. I was very nervous but I felt so comfortable. As the night went on he began to warm up and talk more as well as I. I finally got up the confidence to sit on his lap. He put his arms around me and held me tight. It felt like I was meant to be there or like I was supposed to meet him. After bowling we went to Wal-Mart and walked around before we went to get something to eat. We talked a little more getting to know each other a little...thats when I learned that he was shy just like me when I actually meet someone new face to face. Kristen and I rode with him and Chris to get something to eat. But what got my attention was when he opened the door for me when we got into the car. That impressed me a little. Anyway, they ate at Wendys. We rode around a little more before we went back to get my vehicle. Thats when he made the first move to kiss me. I was relieved because I didnt know if kissing on the first date was his thing. The kiss was AWSOME! He got scared and pulled back...which is perfectly fine. I enjoyed it though. After that Kristen and I went home while the guys followed us to find a hotel in Lenoir. The next day which was Saturday I met them at Wal-Mart. We walked around for a little while and then they went back with me to my grandmothers house. The best part about that was when we took the walk through the woods. Chris was navigator! LoL. Evan kept me close....I loved it! On the way back to the house we stopped to take a little break. Evan sat on a stump and I sat on his lap. Then we walked back and Evan discovered, when he tried to get out of a chair to sit beside of me, that he had sap on the back of his pants. It was kind of funny but I saw his face turned a little red... When we went inside we went to my room and watch a movie. Thats when I called Kristen and made her feel bad for standing up Chris. All in all the best part of the weekend was before they left to go back to base. Evan held me close took a deep breath and told me "I want you to be my girl", thats when my heart melted. That night I cried. Now as of March 3, 2004 we have been dating for 2 months. Its been the most amazing 2 months of my life. I know he's the one for me. I have this feeling inside of me and I know that Im falling in love with him. I knew for sure that I was falling in love when he came to see me at Valentine's. Thats another memorable weekend. He brought me 3 roses, a candle set, chocolate, and a card. Also he took me out to eat at Sagebrush (thats where I wanted to go). The best part of the gifts was when he gave me that card. It has words that mean so much. I cried when I read it. It was so perfect because the words came straight from his heart. Every weekend that he comes to see me it gets even harder for him to leave and for me to let him go. I want him here with me. Its ok though because he will be with me everyday sometime in the future. I plan to stay with him for a VERY long time!

As of January 3, 2005 Evan and I will be together for 1 year.