STATS
Anniversary: June 20, 2001 2:30pm (7 years as of 2008)
Stage: Long-term exclusive
Symbolic: Pico, promise rings, "gazoobo", gloe
The David and Yvonne Playlist:
- 98 Degrees - I Do (Cherish You)
- Savage Garden - Crash and Burn
- Moulin Rouge - Come What May
- Crazy Town - Butterfly
- DJ Sammy - Heaven Candlelight Remix
- Aerosmith - I Don't Want to Miss a Thing
- Avril Lavinge - When You're Gone
- Faith Hill - There You'll Be
THE STORY OF US =)
I first met David in a Grade Nine Computer class and developed a crush on him but never mustered up enough courage to admit it. I wasn't the type of girl that was open about my feelings and I wasn't allowed to date at all. My first impression of him was how handsome he was and he would always make me laugh. I asked him what his first impression of me was, he remembered me as sweet and having no hidden agendas.
Our story starts one day in school when a girl I hung out with ranted on about how David had asked her out and that she hadn't answered him because she wanted to leave him hanging for a while. Why were guys attracted to bitchy girls that treat them badly? I discovered later that he was no longer interested in her games and decided that he didn't want to pursue her because she seemed pretentious. I wanted to see who this guy was who was so in tune with genuinity.
I was in luck because we ended up in many of the same classes together. At the time, I was such a dork and I didn't really know how to flirt. I remember one of the most horrifying embarrassing experience I had where I accidentally fell off a desk and my uniform skirt flew up, flashing my panties and David saw. omg.
By the drawing end of Grade Ten, I was in his history class. At this time I was involved with another relationship in which I was mistreated (but didn't realize it at the time). I was emotionally jerked around with this other guy and David was showing me a whole new world where I felt respected. I felt very guilty for my developing feelings for Dave, so I insisted to him that we couldn't see each other anymore. That's when I discovered a friend of mine that she liked Dave too. And so my intention then, was to see him happy with her because I couldn't have him. I kept pushing him away from me and urging him to go out with her. But whenever I saw them flirting with each other, I would always be crushed. I later confided and admitted to her that I liked him too.
So here we were, two girls, one pretty, one geek who likes the same guy. We ended up playing some ridiculous role-play of Betty (Me), Veronica (her) and Archie (David). We are such cheeses XD. Often conflicting with myself, I kept insisting he go out with her and wincing whenever they shared a laugh or two. David told me later that he just wanted to be with me. So he persisted in pursuing me which left me utterly confused because I would've never thought someone like him would go for a girl like me. That's where a lot of my insecurities surfaced. I was also terrified of revealing these insecurities, worried that it would chase him away.
Then I found out my boyfriend at the time was cheating on me! I wasn't hurt though, more insulted than anything and I actually FORCED myself through the breaking-up process when I didn't need to. The day after David found out that I was no longer with that asshole, he immediately told me he wanted to be with me.
I was shocked. Mainly because I was in disbelief that anyone would've liked me, or chose me over a pretty blonde haired, blue eyed girl. I thought I was dreaming and jotted down the exact date and time into a scrap piece of paper and put it into my wallet to refer to when I thought I was dreaming. The date was June 20, 2001 2:30pm in the dance hallway stairwell. I still have the piece of paper in my wallet today. =)
INTO THE RELATIONSHIP
During the first bit of our relationship, vicious rumors had circled the school and many shallow girls had gossiped about me. Some girls and the occasional guy would approach David about it. One reason why I love him so much is that he saw me BEYOND my glasses and my braces. He loved me WHEN I was a nerd. When people talked shit about me, David would tell them off and if need be, fight for me. After a few confrontations, people left me alone. Because of his protection, I became to grow and develop on my own.
I noticed I walk taller now, with a more confident air about me and somewhat of an attitude. I am mostly fun but I have adopted my dad's ego, pride and aggressive nature. Although I am not actively confrontational, I will not hesitate to fight for what I believe is right even if I may lose.
PRESENT DAY
Sure we get into fights, but both of us have learned certain ways of solving problems. True love is comfort, trust, negotiation, sometimes sacrifice and always working TOWARDS each other. It's the best feeling when you wake up everyday asking how you can make life better for your partner. Go Dr.Phil haha.
On x-mas of 2002, David bought me a kitten, whom I've named
Pico and cherish very very dearly. She is a symbol of our love and I'm so proud of the way we raised her.
FUTURE
We've talked and agreed on many things. He should be proposing when I am 22 - 24 years of age. Married by 26. Traditional outdoor wedding integrating Chinese customs. Kids by 28 latest. Ideal 2 kids (one boy on girl), maximum 3 kids. Twins run in his family so I'm trying to brace myself haha. Yea... shut up I planned it out ok? =)
We keep a list of potential baby names and every year we get together to "refresh" it. These names are secret!!
TIDBITS
David's
Favourite number: 16
Favourite animal: cat
Favourite scent: His Dolce & Gabbana colonge
Favourite movie: Last of the Mohican's
Given Petnames: sexy, the hubby, white knight
Yvonne's
Favourite number: 26
Favourite animal: cat
Favourite scent: Her Estee Lauder Beyond Paradise perfume
Favourite movie: Moulin Rouge
Given Petnames: baby, angel, snugglebunny
