How Chelise and I Became a Thing

Chelise has recently become a major part of my life.  My new schedule basically revolves around spending time with her.  I even considered renting a second apartment just so I could be 15 minutes closer to her.  It's high time she gets the shout out she deserves from me.

Here are a few interesting facts about how Chelise and I came to be:

• We first met in Sacrament meeting on January 20th, 2013, held in BYU's Richards Building (BYU 186th ward). Chelise played the piano for a special musical number in Sacrament meeting, which I used as an excuse go up and talk with to her afterward.
• When we met, one of the first things I noticed about Chelise was her kind, sophisticated, reserved demeanor and her excellent fashion sense.  
• As we got to know each other better over the course of the semester, I recognized her gentleness and compassion and razor-sharp wit.  We became friends through attending alternative FHE activities, cooking together, and doing small things around Old Mill (when I could free myself from studying—20+ credits Winter 2013 semester.)
• I'd say our first official date was rock climbing at the Quarry on the 1st of February.  I'm sure it was only coincidental that I met her younger brother Jason and her parents for the first time that night.
• One beautiful Sunday afternoon, March 24th, Chelise and I decided to go for a walk to enjoy the some of the first sun rays of the year.  We walked along the Provo River trail and ended up on a bench near the Raintree apartments.  We sat on that bench for so long, I got a sunburn on half of my face.
• The next day, Chelise surprised me with a tiny gift basket delivery of aloe and powdered lemonade (which I told her I enjoyed duing our walk the previous day).  That was the thing that pushed me over the edge.  It was then, that I decided I wanted to date Chelise for realsies.
• After that, we basically saw each other every day.  I would study with Chelise at her apartment accompanied by her roommate Melanie; no more late nights at the grad lab.  Occasionally, we would reward ourselves with an episode of Avatar after studying a pre-determined amount of time.
• Now that Winter semester is over, I have all the time in the world to plan and do fun things with Chelise.

General interest:

Origami wedding gift for my roommate, Kevin

• Chelise and I are both technically still BYU students.  I'm working on a PhD in Instructional Psychology & Technology, and she is finishing her final course (American Heritage) for a BS in Philosophy.
• We both love stories. As you already know, I'm a huge fan of film and dream-recounting.  Chelise is a passionate storyteller and writer.  She is considering applying for storytelling Master's program in Tennessee later this year.
• Chelise is introducing me to a lot of great anime and games: Avatar: The Last Airbender, Full Metal Alchemist, Final Fantasy, and more.
• We like feeling healthy.  Chelise achieves this by eating very conscientiously and taking advantage of her rock climbing membership at the Quarry.  We've also set "early" bedtimes for ourselves to facilitate early morning routines. (11pm on weekdays, 12:30am on weekends.)
• Despite looking fabulous basically all of the time, Chelise somehow manages to be "sartorially frugal."  (I should really take more pictures of her.)
• Chelise is beautiful, smart, kind, and funny.  I can't think of anyone else I'd rather be with.

Date Nights:

First date at the Quarry (Feb 1st)

BYU Ballroom Dance Concert (April 13th)

Shakespeare's Birthday (a day late, April 24th)

Guac night @ Apt. #308, (a regular event)