In the spirit of Valentine's Day, I figured now would be a good time to explain further my reasons for saying yes to Evan.
Hear me out. I promise it's not completely obnoxious.
Of course, there's the obvious list: he's funny, he's smart, he's good-looking. 'Cause who really falls in love with someone they find boring, dumb, and ugly?
So I've compiled a list, for your reading pleasure. These are the unconventional ways I love my fiance.
1.) Evan has seen, and accepts, my ridiculous behavior that comes after the sight of blood. He always takes care of me, especially when I induce my own blood using various devices, i.e. kitchen knives, a razor, or a cheese grater. Simply put, that stuff makes me gag and my palms itch. I'm not sure how to explain the palms itching but I swear it happens.
2.) Evan usually makes the coffee every morning. Even further, he usually cleans the French press after every use! This means a lot to me because, well... morning's aren't my thing. And he's really good at this -- we're talking grinding the beans, boiling the filtered water, then setting the timer to allow just the right amount of brewing. I say he "usually" does these things because sometimes I help out, just to remind him that I'm not completely worthless in the java department.
3.) When we eat at restaurants, I usually try and order something healthy. This means I usually pick off his plate 'cause he always orders really delicious things. He lets me. I love that.
4.) Evan plays a lot of Call of Duty. But he always at least pretends that he'd stop playing at a moment's notice and hang out with me, or listen to me talk about -- oh, I don't know -- what I pinned on Pinterest. I appreciate this, but also kinda like that "away" time every night. After all, it gives me more time on Pinterest.
5.) He loves HGTV and Food Network just as much as I do. Those shows are both way more fun when you can make fun of the homeowners, lust after properties we'll never afford, or bet on who's dish reigns supreme.
6.) Evan is oddly picky about things I never even considered: Turkey meat, salsa, creamer. However, this means he always picks out really awesome options. Our sandwiches have never been more delicious, our Mexican food never more authentic! Wee!
7.) He is SUCH a nerd. But, he's a nerd about things I can (sometimes) get into. Aside from pointing out Jupiter to strange college kids in our front yard, I (sometimes) enjoy hearing his random knowledge. Our DVR is often full of science shows... (sometimes) it's interesting. Okay, often it's interesting. Don't tell him I said that.
I could go on, but let's be real -- y'all don't care. But I have just one more.
8.) Evan is just as good to our dog, as he is to his parents, as he his to my parents, as he his to our friends, as he his to me. He amazes me with constant kindness, respect, and love -- every day. Those things, of course, are the most important.
Overall, it's been a pretty awesome Valentine's Day. Nothing extravagant -- but I did get breakfast in bed. And when I say breakfast -- I mean handmade chocolate-covered strawberries.
AND it's our second to last Valentine's before we are Mr. and Mrs.! What... a sad realization.
Happy Valentine's Day ! Now, go tell someone you love them to avoid getting annoyed with me for this cheesy, lame post. xoxo
