The best thing that ever happened to me

Last spring I met a woman I thought I'd have a few fun dates with, exploring the sights of our fair city.  We've hardly been apart since.  Last week I proposed to her.  On Valentine's Day, because I'm sappy.

My sweetheart is the nicest person in the world... to me.  She can be more bittersweet, or even bitter, toward people who are jerks.  In fact, she is awesome to behold when she gets going.  She blogs too, and inspired and motivated me to start this blog.  I had been thinking about it for several years, even writing some things for it, but didn't think it was worth doing.  She showed me how cool a blog can be, and I've gotten to know her better through hers.

You know how some people are acquaintances, good people but not someone you're particularly close to?  Then, rarely, you find others you click with right away.  Who feel like old friends the instant you meet.  She's one of those.  I wasn't expecting what I found in her.  She's everything I could hope for, and so much more.  She's smart, and a smartass.  Goofy and serious.  A hot book nerd.  A realistic optimist.  Tender and strong.

I love her for who she is, and she loves me for who I am.  We won't change each other, we will grow together.