Chapter 1 Starts Like This

August 28, 2008 at 6:49 am | In love | 100 Comments

Today marks our one year anniversary. In celebration, we thought we’d share the story of how we met.

(Fella) I had just moved into my new apartment and was slowly getting settled in. Having gotten out of another relationship earlier that year, I thought I’d create a profile for a few dating sites. I like to think that I’m clever, see, so I posted a picture of myself that featured a kitten I used to have perched on my shoulder. See? Melted your heart right away, didn’t it?

Anyway, with my cyoot kitteh profile picture and wittily written profile, I began trolling looking for folks to strike up a conversation with. (Sizzle: AHEM.) Many a conversation was struck and then I happened upon a profile describing this “Ms. Sizzle” person as equal parts Marilyn Monroe, Mae West, and Etta James. Well. How about that? Isn’t she sassy? And cute, too. Let’s drop her a line and see what happens.

Remember how I said I was clever? I proved it again, by searching the Interwebs for a Mae West quote to send to her. (Sizzle: He’s handsome, clever and resourceful.) I wrote her the following note:

To: Ms. Sizzle

From: Mighty Hunter

Subject: Stop me if you’ve heard this one before…

I’ll try anything once, twice if I like it, three times to make sure. –Mae West

And hoping for a response I waited. . .

(Sizzle) I’ll admit, his picture did play a part in winning me over. I mean the cat is so damn cute. I was fresh from the heartbreak of a disastrous love affair and was looking for some casual company. Someone to help me chase my blues away. Someone fun and cute and local. Enter: Mighty Hunter.

After exchanging lengthy emails peppered with witty quips and pop culture references, he called me. We talked late into the night. I was. . .giddy with anticipation. The next night, after a day of emailing back and forth, I invited him over for a beer. He was in the middle of doing laundry so he declined and instead he stood outside his apartment building (his former cell carrier didn’t have service in his apartment), chatting away with me. We’d been talking for a while when I noticed his breathing had changed.

“Um, you seem out of breath. Are you okay?”
“Oh yeah. (Huff) I don’t want you to freak out.”
“Um. . . okaaaay. Why?”
“Well, I’m walking. . .”
“Oh. OH! Are you coming over?!”
“Yeah, is that okay?”
“Sure. Of course! But I need to go put a bra on.”
“Heh. Okay, I’ll see you in a bit.”

Cue to me running around my apartment picking up, throwing on a bra and then sprinting outside to move my car. What? It was parked up the block and a space opened in front of my building. As I got out of my car, my cell phone vibrated in my pocket.

“Hi. I’m here.”
“Me too.”
“I just buzzed and you didn’t answer.”
“That’s because I am behind you.”

. . .Well hello there. . .

My first thought? Cute. Disheveled. Major facial hair. And where are his shoes? He’d walked twelve blocks to my apartment. Without shoes. I think that qualifies as romantic. Or in some circles, as crazy.

(Fella) I turned around, hanging up and saw… her. Wow. Cute. Librarian glasses. Short. (Really short.) Nice rack. (Yes, yes, I noticed this, too. I’m not the best feminist in the world, but what can I say? I like breasts.) (Sizzle: I always said I needed to be with a tit man.)

Aaaaaaaaaand she’s coming to give me a hug. Okay, if you screw this up, it could be awkward. Wow, what a great hugger.

Inside, we drink our beers and talk some more sitting closely on the couch while listening to music but I’m not really paying a whole lot of attention. I mean, I am because I’m answering (and making sense, I think) but I’m also really nervous and excited, too. Which is why what happened next caught me a little off-guard.

(Sizzle) I have no idea why I mentioned his fingernails but I noticed they were long. Like, begging the question, “Do you play classical guitar” kind of long. So I told him he needed to trim his nails because girls notice this sort of thing. And then I offered to trim his nails. On our first “date.” But hey, I got to touch him. You think I am that altruistic? Give me some credit!

And then The Kiss happened. (If you missed that post, it’s worth the read.) That first night lead to many more nights (and mornings and afternoons and daydreams) of kissing. We went from “casually dating” to “seriously dating” in a matter of. . . days. Because when you have met someone that you click with the way we did, there isn’t anything “casual” about it.

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  1. Love! Love! Love! I just adore hearing stories like this, it is charming and adorable. Happy 1st Anniversary.

    Comment by anne — August 28, 2008 #

  2. What a wonderful story. Happy anniversary to you two!

    Comment by Jessie — August 28, 2008 #

  3. Awwwwwwwwwwww! So adorable! Sorry, I couldn’t help myself with the “awww” part. My man’s a boob guy too. Don’t tell him I said that.
    Happy anniversary! You two are just so cute together!!

    Comment by Marie — August 28, 2008 #

  4. happy anniversary.
    i’m about 98% happy for you guys and only 2% jealous. very cute.

    Comment by pea — August 28, 2008 #

  5. Happy Anniversary!
    Congratulations on finding that kind of love, and on that kind of love finding you.
    It truly warms the heart to see the two of you so happy together.

    Comment by Non Fiction Burning — August 28, 2008 #

  6. Love love LOVE this recap. Our anniversary is coming up and this seems like the perfect way to address it. Thanks for the idea (I promise to give you credit).

    Comment by Nilsa — August 28, 2008 #

  7. Well, shucks. What a groovy story. It certainly seemed worthy enough to leave a first comment. So, there; I’m smitten. You filled me with smit.

    Comment by You can call me, 'Sir' — August 28, 2008 #

  8. That is a sweet story! I’m happy you’ve found love and hopeful for you. Tell the fella that I don’t think liking tits and being feminist are mutually exclusive.

    I love the new look around here, very pretty!

    Comment by Catherine — August 28, 2008 #

  9. …and I’m hopeful for you, that should read.

    Comment by Catherine — August 28, 2008 #

  10. Why waste time when you know it’s right and it feels so good? Right?

    HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!!!

    Comment by Michael C — August 28, 2008 #

  11. Awwwwww!

    Happy Anniversary, guys. :)

    Comment by justrun — August 28, 2008 #

  12. Sizzle, I have been reading your blog for a bit now but have yet to comment, that is until today! Happy Anniversary to you and The Fella!

    Comment by Jodi — August 28, 2008 #

  13. YAY! I love this! Happy Anniversary! You gonna trim his nails for old times sake? lol.

    =D

    Comment by Ashmystir — August 28, 2008 #

  14. Two perfect posts in a row…

    Happy anniversary.

    Comment by AppleTree — August 28, 2008 #

  15. Yaaaayyy!!! Happy Anniversary!!!!

    Comment by DutchBitch — August 28, 2008 #

  16. Congratulations, this is good news.

    Comment by betheboy — August 28, 2008 #

  17. Happy Anniversary! God that kiss post made me weak in the knees. :)

    Sometimes things move way beyond casual and you just know… Congrats.

    Comment by Nat — August 28, 2008 #

  18. I am so jealous! Does the Fella have a brother, single father, uncle maybe.

    Happy Anniversary you two! (I just want hug you both.)

    Comment by hotpinksox — August 28, 2008 #

  19. Happy Anniversary!

    Comment by alissa — August 28, 2008 #

  20. This is such a cute story! Happy anniversary!

    Comment by Jess — August 28, 2008 #

  21. What a great stroy, all the great love stories start out like this.

    Enjoy and celebrate!

    Comment by Christina — August 28, 2008 #

  22. So so charming! Happy anniversary!

    Comment by Diane Mandy — August 28, 2008 #

  23. Utterly adorable. I LOVE this story!

    Comment by Jen — August 28, 2008 #

  24. Cute! Can I tell you my favorite part is that you clipped his nails! Love it! Happy Anniversary Sizzle and Fella!

    Comment by Ruby — August 28, 2008 #

  25. Happy, happy anniversary, you guys! XOXO

    Comment by 180/360 — August 28, 2008 #

  26. Happy Anniversary!!! Cute on so many levels!!

    Comment by robert dean — August 28, 2008 #

  27. I hear feminists love a nice rack. ;)

    Happy Anniversary!

    Lovey posts are my favorite. It makes me feel like I’m not such a freak for being so happy and in love.

    I hear you about how easy it is to go into dating seriously. When you have great chemistry it’s hard to be casual.

    Comment by SparklieSunShine — August 28, 2008 #

  28. P.S. – Why do I always end up being the weird Christmas tree? lol

    Comment by SparklieSunShine — August 28, 2008 #

  29. This totally made me smile. Happy Anniversary! You guys seem like the perfect match!

    And the kitten on the shoulder picture…so strategic :)

    Comment by rosalicious — August 28, 2008 #

  30. Awwwwww. Happy Anniversary!
    This is my favorite line:
    “Wow, what a great hugger”
    I’m soooo not surprised. ;)

    Comment by diane — August 28, 2008 #

  31. I didn’t want this post to end! Happy Anniversary!!!

    Comment by Amber — August 28, 2008 #

  32. I’ll be the third one to say this, but “awwwwwwwwwwwww.” Happy anniversary!

    Comment by Shelley — August 28, 2008 #

  33. Sweet. And well-told. Happy Anniversary, Fizzle.

    (See what I did there?)

    Comment by mike — August 28, 2008 #

  34. Happy Anniversary! What a great story!

    And, Sizz, you have the BEST smile! Dang!

    Comment by Melissa — August 28, 2008 #

  35. Happy Anniversary, and congratulations on such an incredibly cute “how we met” story!!! And “The Kiss”? Very well done, too!

    Comment by Sarah — August 28, 2008 #

  36. Oh! I just LOVED this!! You two are all sorts of awesome.

    Comment by Angella — August 28, 2008 #

  37. This is my second ‘happy’ story of the day. :)

    And I love you notice fingernails, too. LOVE it.

    Comment by Eileen Dover — August 28, 2008 #

  38. *sigh*

    that’s just what i needed to get my day going :)

    thank you.

    Comment by san — August 28, 2008 #

  39. What a great story! Happy day to you and the Fella! I’ll throw back a beer or two in your honor tonite.

    Comment by Chris — August 28, 2008 #

  40. happy anniversary! what a cute story!

    Comment by erin — August 28, 2008 #

  41. Aw, congrats! Happy anniversary :)

    Comment by bexinthecity — August 28, 2008 #

  42. Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful! Happy Anniversary, you two! You’ve got something pretty special going on.

    Comment by punchlinewalking — August 28, 2008 #

  43. Happy Anniversary! Where would we be without online dating? That’s where I met Mr. Wonderful, too. I’m so glad you guys found each other and have one great year behind you. Here’s to many more ahead!

    Comment by Mel Heth — August 28, 2008 #

  44. You guysssss…this is so romantic!:-)
    How much do I love that he is able to tell the story?? Oh, tons. This story makes me *heart* him, and it does put the whole “Kiss” post into perspective. heh. Nice!

    This is so well-told, it could be one of those ads for E-Harmony or something. Seriously.

    Comment by Bully — August 28, 2008 #

  45. You guys are too cute! Happy anniversary!

    Comment by Nic — August 28, 2008 #

  46. Loved this story, thank you for sharing. Also loved the last post, you are so much like me
    it is scary. XOXO

    Comment by Annie — August 28, 2008 #

  47. Awww ;)

    AND, YOU HUGGED WHEN YOU FIRST MET? That’s like 3rd base for me!

    Comment by Rhi — August 28, 2008 #

  48. I seriously love you two. Happy! one year, babe.

    Comment by Kerri Anne — August 28, 2008 #

  49. Happy Anniversary! What a fantastic first meeting. I love the ones where its quirky and fun and above all else, REAL. How are you celebrating?

    Comment by Vanessa — August 28, 2008 #

  50. Congrats! And thanks for the warm and fuzzies. It’ll be ten years for us next month and this makes me remember how it was when we first met. Which is helpful when I’m picking up dirty socks.

    Comment by Shania — August 28, 2008 #

  51. Congrats to you both. I hope it is the first in many years of being happily in love!

    Comment by skyzi — August 28, 2008 #

  52. How sweet! Thanks for sharing your story. Chapter 1 rocks.

    Comment by wordnerd — August 28, 2008 #

  53. Love it! Made me tear up with a goofy grin on my face…

    I just love you two kids. ::sigh!::

    Comment by Faith — August 28, 2008 #

  54. Happy Anniversary! I keep saying this, but you two are so adorable together. I love the obvious happiness that you bring to each other. That is what life is all about!

    Comment by tori — August 28, 2008 #

  55. OK, that is the sweetest and cutest thing I have read in I don’t know how long. I want a story like that! Soon!

    Comment by Stefanie — August 28, 2008 #

  56. Happy Anniversary! Great story :-)

    Comment by diane — August 28, 2008 #

  57. You guys are so cute. Happy Anniversary!

    J.

    Comment by Jen — August 28, 2008 #

  58. Thanks for sharing that. How adorably sweet.

    Comment by Krystal — August 28, 2008 #

  59. THAT was your first kiss!!? *giggle*

    Happy Anniversary!!

    Comment by Tam — August 28, 2008 #

  60. One year??? Wow! Congrats, hon!

    Comment by kapgar — August 28, 2008 #

  61. That was very romantic in a John Cusack kinda way. and you know I love John Cusack.

    I’m so glad you are celebrating your first anniversary together!

    Comment by gorillabuns — August 28, 2008 #

  62. Congrats Sizz and Fella! One year is awesome and that story is great.

    Comment by claire — August 28, 2008 #

  63. seriously this post is absolutely adorable. you guys are too cute, i love it. happy anniversary! :)

    Comment by katelin — August 28, 2008 #

  64. I so heart you guys together. Fantastic.

    Comment by sandra — August 28, 2008 #

  65. Happy Anniversary!!!!

    I adore your story! Sooo sweet.

    Comment by Erica — August 28, 2008 #

  66. congratulations! You made it way past the 6 month hurdle. happy anniversary.

    But the fingernail thing, while a clever way to touch him, is kind of gross.

    Comment by kim — August 28, 2008 #

  67. Even my warm fuzzies have warm fuzzies. Happy anniversary!

    Comment by robb — August 29, 2008 #

  68. Aww… I sat here caught myself smiling the whole way through this post. Then I thought, wow, I’ve been reading this blog for over a year cause I remember when you two got together!
    *Sigh* I’m so glad you found such a great guy!!
    I can’t wait until my first anniversary with Derek so I can tell the world about our meeting!
    Like you and the Fella, we kicked it from casual dating to serious dating in like 3 days. But hey… like you said…. when you meet some one you click with like that, it just happens. When you know, you know!
    Happy (day late belated) Anniversary Siz!

    Comment by Keri — August 29, 2008 #

  69. Awwww, I love chapter one!

    Comment by Andrea — August 29, 2008 #

  70. PERFECT!

    I have to agree. When you click, you click and MAN! years fly by before you notice.

    Blessings of every kind to you BOTH!

    WHAT A YEAR IT HAS BEEN!

    You are SO my favorite celebrity couple now.

    Comment by esmerelda05 — August 29, 2008 #

  71. Happy anniversary! What a wonderful blog post to mark the occasion.

    Also – uh, holy photogenic Sizzle. Jesus gay you take a good picture.

    Comment by MsPrufrock — August 29, 2008 #

  72. Awww… that’s just tooo sweet. I’m so happy for you BOTH!!! Happy Anniversary, you two. What a cute couple you make. (Where did the kitty end up?)

    Comment by sue — August 29, 2008 #

  73. Happy Freaking Anniversary! You two collaborate so very well together. :O)

    Comment by Mysh — August 29, 2008 #

  74. Congratulations! I have to admit that it makes me wonder how Ted would tell “our story,” so I might have to steal your idea (and credit, of course:)

    I love the fact that you were already comfortable enough to not only tell him to clip his nails, but to actually do the work. That says a lot.

    Comment by Becky — August 29, 2008 #

  75. I’m right there with you (only two years down the line instead of one) and it feels amazing doesn’t it? Still hellish scary but still hellish amazing :) Love is the best!

    Comment by Ys — August 29, 2008 #

  76. I LOVE YOUR STORY! Thank you for sharing and happy anniversary you two!

    Comment by Pants — August 29, 2008 #

  77. Happy Anniversary, Bella!!!

    Comment by Lani — August 29, 2008 #

  78. Super dooper congrats on your one year anniversary! I just love this story!!!!
    Heaps of hugs and love to you both :o) xxx

    Comment by Penelope — August 29, 2008 #

  79. I second and third and infinitieth the awww. Happy anniversary.

    Comment by manager mom — August 29, 2008 #

  80. Ohhhh that is so awesome! And the cutest post ever :)
    Although, um wasn’t it scary to invite stranger from internets to your apt before meeting him in public? Call me paranoid.

    Comment by Sitcomgirl — August 29, 2008 #

  81. Happy Anniversary – and many more!!!

    Comment by thequeenlisa — August 29, 2008 #

  82. Such a great story!!! Like, I got all warm and tingly just reading it…okay that sounds bad, but trust me it’s good :)

    Happy Anniversary you guys! You give me hope!

    Comment by Shaw Girl — August 30, 2008 #

  83. Oh, man! Pioneer Woman’s got NOTHING on you! This is a great love story. Here’s to many, many more installments!

    Comment by Mayberry Magpie — August 30, 2008 #

  84. TOO CUTE.

    Happy anniversary!

    Comment by Maggie, dammit — August 30, 2008 #

  85. happy anniversary! i love the story told from both sides.

    and man, i would have been a sucker for that kitty too! the fella knows how to work it!

    Comment by brookem — August 30, 2008 #

  86. I would have gone for the kitten too. :)

    Comment by nicoleantoinette — August 30, 2008 #

  87. “great hugger”

    Heard of a great kisser; a great looker; a great body, but never a great hugger.

    nice story!

    Mr. Noodle

    Comment by Mr. Noodle — August 31, 2008 #

  88. I like finding out how people met each other. This was a cute story! Thank you for sharing it with us :)

    My favorite:
    “Hi. I’m here.”
    “Me too.”
    “I just buzzed and you didn’t answer.”
    “That’s because I am behind you.”

    Comment by freeandflawed — August 31, 2008 #

  89. the night i first met my brazilian woman (now fiance) i kept trying to make a move and she wouldn’t let me touch her…finally she was like i didn’t shave (her legs), and i said well i don’t know about guys in brazil but american guys love it when a woman doesn’t shave…
    i got my kiss then… :)

    Comment by PAPA — August 31, 2008 #

  90. awww. That is adorable… now I am totally jealous.

    Comment by maman — August 31, 2008 #

  91. Awwwww. Kitten pictures are highly effective.

    Happy anniversary!

    Comment by Stacey — August 31, 2008 #

  92. My hell I am so damn late with this but FREAKING CONGRATULATIONS ON THE ANNIVERSARY.

    P.S.
    That IS a totally adorable kitty.

    Comment by Loralee — August 31, 2008 #

  93. So freakin’ cute! Happy Anniversary!

    Comment by Grace — September 1, 2008 #

  94. Chiming in late, but I loooove this post! Happy belated anniversary!

    Comment by nanette — September 1, 2008 #

  95. :-D

    Comment by TC — September 2, 2008 #

  96. This post tugs at my romantic heart. You guys are adorable. Happy Anniversary! :)

    Comment by Keely — September 2, 2008 #

  97. Mind if I steal that Mae West/Etta James bit? I’m in need of a good man, and it seems to have worked out well for you.

    I’m going to sub Betty Boop for Marilyn, though, just to make it more *me*.

    Comment by freckledk — September 3, 2008 #

  98. I’m a year late in saying… what a wonderful romantic way of meeting. And I’m happy you two are still together :) Peace.

    Comment by Amy — September 6, 2008 #

  99. i LOVE THIS. It makes me have some HOPE. Congrats to you :) Thanks for making me smile.

    Comment by Chelsea Talks Smack — September 7, 2008 #

  100. Awwwwwww. I enjoyed this post, it was really great how you both wrote it together.

    Comment by emmaenlighted — September 7, 2008 #


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