First Kiss
Well, I have missed commenting on the anniversary moments of my dating history this year until now. It was 4 years ago, as I type, that I was on my third date with Kellie. It was a singles party at the Hilton Hotel in Sacramento on New Year’s Eve. Before Kellie and I had met, Kellie had tickets for the party, along with several of her friends at work and her friend Crystal. Instead of ducking out of the party, Kellie got tickets for me. I remember it was raining that evening. Before the party, we ate at the Elephant Bar on Arden Way in Sacramento. I drove Kellie and Crystal to the restaurant. I let Crystal out near the door while Kellie and I parked. Once parked, I grabbed an umbrella and escorted Kellie to the door. After eating, we proceeded to the Hilton. Kellie and Crystal had a hotel room and we went to the room as the girls finished getting ready for the party downstairs. I was very nervous on this date, as this was the first time I met many of Kellie’s friends and I knew I needed to make sure I didn’t leave a negative first impression on the friends. I knew I didn’t need to do anything spectacular, just not do anything stupid. By this time, I was head-over-heels for Kellie, but I did not know how mutual this feeling was. I had never had a second date before in my life and this was the third date in less than two weeks. I had no idea as to how people really progress in dating. When do most people share their first kiss? I didn’t know. I didn’t want to be too forward and kiss her when the feeling was not as mutual as I thought and then ruin my chances with her. I finally decided that I would have an out if I waited until midnight… and then move in to kiss as the balloons dropped. If the feeling was not mutual, I’d have the excuse that it was the thing to do, kissing the nearest girl at midnight. Granted, I had never done this before, but it could be a lame excuse. I had thought of this earlier in the day and I was getting antsy as midnight was nearing. As the time approached and people started the countdown, my heart was palpitating with nervousness and anticipation. As midnight hit, I reached in for the kiss… apparently the feeling was mutual! I was initially planning on a small peck… Kellie was expecting more. I don’t want to get “pornographic”, but needless to say, this kiss was very different than any other kiss I had ever experienced in my life. I felt a huge weight being dropped off my shoulders and I was feeling intoxicated (no, I had not been drinking alcohol). I was swimming with thoughts. I was all of a sudden envisioning spending my life with her, despite it only being our third date. Apparently, that was a harbinger, for only a few months later, we would become engaged and we were married seven months after our first kiss.
As it now stands, it is four years later. I am again feeling antsy for midnight to come… so I can relive the feeling I had that night. I love you Kellie!