Monday, May 23, 2011

the story of us

One time I was on tour. I went to set up our merch next to the other bands. There wasn't much room but I tried to squeeze our stuff next to theirs but immediately got dirty looks from the dude next to me. So I moved. What a jerk!
Fast forward to the summer of 07 in Columbus outside a show. I was talking to some friends and a guy that looked familiar walked up and said you should come to the show tomorrow too. My friends were like yea do it! Of course I couldn't because of work but we all sat around and talked for a little bit.
I went to This Is Hardcore that August. Awesome fest, had a lot of fun but there was this guy I kept seeing that I swore I knew. Later a friend introduced us and we sat and talked for a long time. Then I realize, it was the jerk that got mad at me for setting up our merch next to him! He denied it was him (it was) and we hung out and talked off and on all weekend. I never got his number but I asked the friend that introduced us for it and started texting him right away...I couldn't wait. We talked everyday, even while he was on tour in Europe (sorry for running up your bill!).
I had been living in Cincinnati that whole time. In October I started to make my move to Boston. We had planned on me stopping in Philly on the way and then he would come with me to Boston since his band was going to record in Salem anyway. We ended up going back and forth between going to shows and moving and him recording for 2 straight weeks. For our first time actually hanging out one on one, we were together for 2 whole weeks! Usually after one day I start getting irritated with someone so I knew right away how amazing this guy was.
We did the long distance thing for about a year and half. My second apartment I moved in with some of his friends and he started staying over all the time and even moved in some clothes..yay! October 09 we finally found our place in Salem.
I love our little life we have. I couldn't have asked for a better guy in my life.

and now the next chapter of our life

13 comments:

  1. eee!! im so excited for you guys!

    ps- i hope you have the baby a few days early on the 4th aka my birthday!! its the best day since it's exactly 3 weeks before christmas ;)

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  2. You are both very lucky to have found each other and your baby will be very lucky to have you as parents. Congratulations! <3

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  3. Oh damn! Congrats dude!!! What a cute lead up to the announcement! And set to be born on my Grannys birthday!

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  4. oh my goodness! so exciting! congratulations to both of you!

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  5. caitlin i honestly almost teared up at work. when i found out i almost didnt believe it, but its such a perfect thing to happen. i cant wait to see you through your pregnancy, the baby shower, the baby!, and to be the best fake aunt i can be. whenever i describe you and dave to anyone i always say how you are most perfect couple imaginable. im so happy for you guys

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  6. I can't really say anything other than the fact that I'm in total awe. I'm so glad you've finally found what you've been looking for. You deserve all the happiness in the world. <3

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  7. Wow! Congratulations! Hooray!

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  8. Awesome.... you guys will be the best parents ever.

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  9. Congrats! Also, my maiden name is Walling and it was kinda surprising to see that name!

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  10. Thank you! I wonder if you two are related?!

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  11. congratulations!! great love story - a lifetime movie ??? :) we are sooo happy for you both, cannot wait to see you both! xo

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  12. I just re-read for funsies. Thanks for making Elinor for me.

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  13. So sweet! :) and so glad you and Dave found each other! <3

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