5 years

5 years ago yesterday, Clint and I went on our very first date. We had just met the weekend before (Memorial Day weekend) while we were both vacationing with our friends over in Chelan. It's crazy to think it's already been 5 years! Feels like we were just there at Señor Frogs, in the back by the sweaty crowded dance floor with the ground sticky from spilled drinks where we were first introduced (so romantic). I had recognized some of the friends he was with from being in the fraternity. I had never actually met Mr. Clint Skullerud (due to him being so old...he was a senior when I was a freshman), but I had heard of the legend of OMC (Old Man Clint). All I knew was that as a super senior he had been at the frat for a long time and he liked to wear button down shirts with crazy prints. But here he was, not looking that old, and not wearing any paisley...just a regular ol' t-shirt and jeans.

We hit it off right away, and I was smitten. I even blew off my friends the next day to go hang out with him and his friends on their boat. There I was, not knowing anyone, but making new friends and having a blast. We ended up having a few things in common...both went to UW, had mutual friends, lived in Belltown (at least I had been until I moved to the Dexter place a few days later)...so it was strange that we had never met or run into each other before. We had to go all the way to Chelan for that to happen.

When we got back to Seattle from our mini vacays, Clint called to ask me out on a date. He ended up taking me to Zeke's Pizza...how did he know the way to my heart was through pizza and beer?! We had a great time and was the best first date ever.

5 years later, we decided to recreate it and go back to the same place. Dinner was delicious, and we had a fun time reminiscing about all the things we've done over the years. Thanks for a great night, and for being a great best friend!

half Buffalo Soldier and half Kitchen Sink...
so many toppings!