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I remember back then when I was in university many of my friends were pairing up and going out as couples. It was a fun time and new experience for me building relationships with those of the opposite gender. Coming from an all girls school I had limited chances interacting with guys who I’m not related to or under close supervision by my family members.
Staying on campus gave me the opportunity to get to know many different guys. There was a particular guy who really caught my eye.
He wasn’t those type of guy which could be labeled under tall, dark and charming or a playboy. He was those which you were certain your parents would approve if you ever brought him back home to meet them. The stable type.
Being of medium built he was slightly taller then me. Bespectacled and clean shaven he looked a bit bookish at the first glance. He was slightly tan and had good skin. What drew my attention to him was that he could cook and that the food actually tasted nice. He also was really comfortable to be with and we got along well.
It didn’t matter to me that he didn’t have a flashy car or designer clothes. He was focused on getting good grades in the Uni instead of just partying away. He was easy to talk to and we shared common interests in watching action flicks and computer gaming.
We were in different classes as he was a 2nd year student while I was just into my first semester on campus. We normally met during dinner time in the communal canteen and when we went out on group outings hosted by the overseas students association. On occasions I would bump into him at the computer labs and strike up conversations with him.
What happened to him?
I guess that those who know me should know by now… we got married. 10 years on and 3 kids later I still am very much in love with him.
23 comments
Ruby
May 5, 2011 at 1:09 pm (UTC 8) Link to this comment
awwwww that was so sweet!
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Jessica
May 5, 2011 at 7:06 am (UTC 8) Link to this comment
I hope he is still cooking excellent meals for you.
Dominique
May 5, 2011 at 11:15 am (UTC 8) Link to this comment
@Jessica,
he still cooks but mostly if we are in on weekends.. he has handed the kitchen and cooking over to me now.
Jenny @ I'm a full-time mummy
May 5, 2011 at 7:11 am (UTC 8) Link to this comment
I was thinking how would your hubby react if he reads about your crush and then I came to the ending and realised it… Aww…what a sweet story!
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jfb57
May 5, 2011 at 7:19 am (UTC 8) Link to this comment
A lovely story! I had a feeling you two would be together!
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Leah
May 5, 2011 at 7:19 am (UTC 8) Link to this comment
That is darling! I can’t wait to have my own story to re-tell like this one day! : )
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Alison@Mama Wants This
May 5, 2011 at 7:56 am (UTC 8) Link to this comment
True love! That’s a sweet story.
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Elena
May 5, 2011 at 1:06 pm (UTC 8) Link to this comment
Such a great story! I love thinking back to my first crush.
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Sue
May 5, 2011 at 4:24 pm (UTC 8) Link to this comment
Sounds like you two made a perfect match! Thanks for sharing your story.
=)
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Lindsey
May 5, 2011 at 8:46 pm (UTC 8) Link to this comment
Awww. How cute. I am a first time visitor so I didn’t expect that you married him. Congrats!
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Theresa
May 5, 2011 at 9:21 pm (UTC 8) Link to this comment
Stable chefs are sexy!
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Anne
May 5, 2011 at 10:11 pm (UTC 8) Link to this comment
YEAH!! I was hoping you married this great guy. What a happy ending. He sounds like a keeper:) Somehow my crushes were always the “bad” guys but in the end I went with the nice, stable, non-flashy, nerdy/geeky guy:)
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Karen and Gerard
May 5, 2011 at 11:47 pm (UTC 8) Link to this comment
Sounds like you got a great guy. I liked finding a guy I was comfortable with too. Not flashy, but just a steady worker, stable, considerate and one who loves me.
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JDaniel4's Mom
May 6, 2011 at 1:06 am (UTC 8) Link to this comment
What a sweet courtship!
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stef
May 6, 2011 at 3:10 am (UTC 8) Link to this comment
Great story. And how great that you are still together with 3 cute little hubletts.
Paulette
May 6, 2011 at 5:19 am (UTC 8) Link to this comment
AWWW! Such a great story! Thanks for sharing!
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Su-sieee! Mac
May 6, 2011 at 8:22 am (UTC 8) Link to this comment
I like the happy ending.
I did worry a bit there that it wasn’t going to end that way.
maggy, red ted art
May 6, 2011 at 8:41 am (UTC 8) Link to this comment
What a lovely post! So wonderful to hear that you are still very much in love
hooray!
Maggy
Gattina
May 6, 2011 at 9:40 am (UTC 8) Link to this comment
At least a story with a happy end, lol !
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Mari
May 6, 2011 at 2:56 pm (UTC 8) Link to this comment
Damn me, I had to skip to the end to see if you did make it, then I went back to read the rest. I do this every time to myself, I just HAVE to know. Silly isn’t it? So glad you did marry though
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H
May 7, 2011 at 9:50 pm (UTC 8) Link to this comment
Great when it all works out
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Catherine - Our Village is a Little Different
May 8, 2011 at 5:25 am (UTC 8) Link to this comment
What a sweet story! I love happy love stories! God bless you and your family. <3
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Jenny Matlock
May 8, 2011 at 9:23 pm (UTC 8) Link to this comment
What a lovely romantic post! I adore happy endings!
Thanks for sharing yours with us!
You really made my heart smile.
A+
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