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First trip together : Jeff planned a "surprise" trip for me the weekend following my comprehensive exams for graduate school. It was in January 2000 that we went for a weekend to Morro Bay. It was my princess weekend. We stayed in a place with a beautiful view of the ocean. We ate dinner at the fanciest restaurant, where prices aren't listed on the menu (if you know what I mean). It had a view overlooking the ocean. We also went to Hearst Castle (my princess' castle), which also has views of the ocean. Catching a theme here? It was a very fun, romantic weekend!

First kiss : YEP, you guessed it! We had our first kiss on the first date. It was all because of me. Jeff and I were talking in my truck and as he was about to get out, I asked, "Can I kiss you?" He looked rather stunned, but he wasn't going to pass up the opportunity. So, there you have it, our first kiss, in my truck, instigated by me!!

First date : November 6, 1999
Jeff and I set a date to see "The Bachelor" at the AMC Theaters at Ontario Mills Mall. I wouldn't let him pick me up because he was a stranger, so I told him to meet me there. I purposely arrived a few minutes late to ensure he was there. The thought in my mind as I walked up..."He better be here or I'm leaving." You see, I'm pretty anal about time and I expected him to be, too. He didn't let me down. He was there, waiting, already holding tickets for the movie.

We were too early for the movie, so we decided to walk around the mall. I led the way, and he followed. I remember thinking, "My, he doesn't talk very much." But, I can be intimidating, so I gave him a chance. When we finally got to the movies, he opened up a bit more and we talked before the movie started. That's where I found out that he was a good Catholic boy. YAHOO! That meant so much to me. After the movie was over, he walked me to my car and I offered to drive him to his. He accepted, and well, I guess you'll have to read the next section to find out what happened next...