I met an amazing man....
I didn't think I was ready to date, but was intrigued by POF...so my cousin made a profile for me seeking 'just friends'. I talked to Tanler for a couple days and was interested in meeting him. I wanted a hiking buddy and someone to do things with....my cousin and I were bored and decided to go for a quick hike before dinner at my moms. He suggested I invite 'The Navy Guy' ...so I did....and much to my surprise he said YES! I was absolutely terrified ...i wore jeans and a sparkly red top with my hiking shoes. I sprayed a ton of perfume on and hoped for the best.
Literally 20 mins ( I went back and checked the time stamp of the text messages lol) from the time I texted Tanler and asked him to join us he was standings in front of me at Thunderbird mountain. That really impressed me. Someone up for a random activity without planning or advanced notice...
He introduced himself to my cousin and me with a strong confidence and shook our hands. It gave me butterflies.
We hiked. I led and Tanler and Kenny followed talked most of the way up. I remember talking about dogs and quads and all kinds of random things.
When we got to the top Tanler was telling us about his allergy to bees while Kenny and I drank our water....poor Tanler had none....I dont share drinks and felt SO bad for not offering him any!! While we talked a man caring a child in a backpack carrier came up the last staircase and was breathing so hard and super raspy and loud...we tried to continue our conversation but I was trying so hard not to laugh...Tanler final said 'I cant even think right now!' I burst into a belly laugh...i dont know why that was so funny but it just was. Maybe it was the nerves.
Kenny headed down ahead of us to give us a chance to talk. I loved how Tanler's rich brown eyes looked straight into mine when he talked to me. He had a lot to say and had a passion, and excitement about his stories. I remember being sad the hike was coming to an end. We talked for a few minutes in the parking lot but Kenny and I had to leave to go to my moms for dinner. He shook my hand and we said good bye.
I felt something for him that day and already knew I didn't want to be just friends. I was attracted to him and felt something I have never felt before... Tanler later told me he knew the moment he saw me he was gonna love me and I would be in his life for a long time. We both never really believed in the whole Love at First Site thing...I do now!!
We got in the car and my cousin asked if I liked him. I told him I did. I asked him, what now? Do I wait for him to text me? My cousin said, if you liked him and you want to text him, just do it. Don't play games.
So I did... and he responded right away...and I am so glad I didn't let my fear stifle my change at a real romance that afternoon 7 months ago!!
