My Favorite Waste of Time

Feb. 6, 2018 Update

Reading this, I can't help but smile how this is all still true. I wrote this blog 5 months into a whirlwind relationship with the person who changed my life. Two and a half years later, we're married now, and the passion and excitement hasn't let up a bit. If it's even possible, I dare say I love him more. 

I know, I know, I'm super sappy. But there aren't enough words or eloquent phrases in the world to describe what my husband means to me. In some small way, I suppose I want to show people real love does exist and that you can find a partner that truly does make you "more". Whenever I see blogs or hear people talk about how their husband/boyfriend isn't their best friend (and they are strangely proud of that??) I really question that mentality. I'm sure some might say we have an unhealthy level of closeness, but to each their own. We have always made a point to never "need" each other or "complete" each other. Instead, we are here because we both deeply desire to be, and our relationship only makes us a stronger version of ourselves.

Levi is so much more than a pretty sweet roommate. Or the person who heats up my bed so I don't freeze at night. He's my business partner, my life coach, and philosophical debater. In my humble opinion, if your relationship doesn't give you that, you're probably in the wrong one. I can't imagine settling for any less these days, and I can actually speak from experience on that topic.

We are not without imperfections and we do have our battles, but we work through them. Sometimes on our own. We hold each other to the fire and expect the other to become a better person and actively pursue self-growth at all times. Every challenge has been worth it and we are beginning to realize the efforts we have been putting in. I'm so proud of the people we are and the people we will become, and thankful to have someone who expects so much of me and holds my hand as I work through my personal deficiencies. 

Side note: Levi is 1 month into owning a Facebook these days. He's decided to get with the times and not be an "old man". Even though we still go around about how Facebook isn't going to hack his phone and share every piece of information he owns 😂. Yesterday, we had a lesson about how to "like" a post, and that, yes, indeed, people can see you liked it, and no, they won't think it's weird if you like your wife's post. Also, his fashion sense has improved a tad. We went shoe shopping this weekend and ended up deciding he needs 3 more pairs of shoes....

Diesels and Diamonds

I know he's probably not going to see this since he doesn't know the first thing about Facebook, let alone blogging, but I'm gonna brag on him anyway.  Levi is, and continues to be, a true blessing in my life.  I truly can say I found someone who makes me more, and who I feel entirely at ease with.

Definitely my PIC ;)

Firm in his beliefs, stubborn as a mule, and 100% true Texan; he's pesky, and persistent. He doesn't take kindly to not getting his way. He's perpetually running behind on literally everything and doesn't have the first clue about fashion. Perhaps his greatest offense is that of his ability to steal the spotlight from me with his good looks when we go out;) After several minutes of thinking, that's all I can come up with.  This man truly doesn't have many faults, and those that he does have just make me smile, because who I am to condemn him for being so like me?

We might have a little fun...

Everyone always said opposites attract, and they do.  It's easier to get along with someone who will step down and let you take control if you're a natural leader.  It's easier to be with someone who doesn't question your opinions and viewpoints.  Simply put, it make life less complicated. But what if you mixed two folks who are both dominant, headstrong, and passionate about being right?  We've been told our whole lives that makes for a bad combination; that you will bicker and nitpick at each other.  Somehow, that doesn't seem to happen with us.  We compliment each other, and have the same thought process.  That being said, this makes for a fantastic Partner in Crime and an even better friend.  So much of our relationship doesn't require words, we just know what the other one is thinking, and having that level of closeness and understanding is absolutely incredible.

Every time I spend any length of time with this guy, I am blown away by how we mesh.  He makes me laugh constantly, helps me design grand schemes, and dishes the sarcasm right back at me. Never before have I met someone who stands up to me and puts me in my place, nor someone who challenges me.  He makes me be a better person without doing a thing.  He spoils me, supports me, and loves me.  He lets me have my independence and gives me my space and freedom to succeed on my own.  I finally found the person I can get lost in. We might be sappy, grossly cute and get in trouble for PDA on a regular basis, but we have fun doing it and I wouldn't trade a second of it for the world.  Levi, you are most certainly my favorite waste of time.

After 5 months, he's starting to get the 

hang of this "Selfies" thing