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August 28, 2021
Freeport, IL

Ira & Katie

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Katie Simler

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Ira Thurmond III

Freeport

IL

August 28

2021

How it all started I.A.T.

The First Co-ed Meet

We were at a Track and field meet, it was nice spending our time with folks on the other team at our school. This, however, was our first time of the year at an event together and some friends and family already were track team buddies. I noticed her running, it was odd but incredibly smooth. I don't know why I noticed but it was from that point she drew my attention. At that point were talking in our group about some of the girls warming up for our team. I had made a comment about Katie to my group of friends and one of them wouldn't let it go.

The First Date K.N.S

May 9, 2009

We had been talking and in company at the track meet for a bunch of time. Before our races started he said that he thought I was cute and after a few minutes we talked about seeing a movie the next day. We met outside of the Lindo just the two of us and whole time I was wondering when I would hold his hand, and hopefully not be awkward. When we got to the front door he was a gentleman. He opened the door and let me pick out the snacks and where to sit, although he did have his own opinion on such things. I remember being in the old theater, were you couldn't move the armrests. As the movie went on, our hands slid closer to each other and we laced fingers. Later on, he "stretched" and I leaned into his shoulder feeling comfortable, in spite of the armrest digging into my side. Throughout the rest of the movie I snuggled up on his shoulder. I didn't want it to end. Afterwards we were outside talking, and I couldn't help but think how well things went. But most of all I was thinking how wonderful and handsome this guy is. I couldn't help it, I kissed him.

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