In today’s modern world it took cutting edge technology to bring us together, the internet. Though the internet brought us together, we laid eyes on each other for the first time at my favorite place, the beach. We spent hours talking, laughing, and basking in God’s creation and before we left each other, we knew it wouldn't be the last time we met. Living in separate cities and separate states, you would think our interactions would be few and far between but that was never the case. Despite crazy work and school schedules, we prioritized quality time and shared experiences that drew us closer together. Before long I knew this relationship was serious, seeing the evidence of James' love for me long before he spoke the words. As time passed, we studied the bible, worshiped and prayed together. James consistently demonstrated his commitment to his relationships with God and with me. To test the waters, I started to tell James I loved him, but only while he was sleeping. When I finally gathered the courage to express my feelings while he was conscious (haha), my fear crept back up and the most I could manage was, “I mermaid you”. This was my way of saying there was something special about our relationship. James quickly caught on to my quirkiness and returned the sentiment. Since the beginning James made a choice to accept me with my quirks and to encourage me to be my best. Now we get to spend a lifetime, being weird and growing better together.