The first impression was short and sweet but made for a lasting memory. We were celebrating a joint birthday of both our kickball friends at St.Felix when Mitch approached me at the bar introducing himself and asking for a photo. At the time I didn’t know Mitch was a part of the kickball group and declined thinking -“Umm no thats creepy, this is Hollywood and I don’t even know you.” Mitch handed his friend his phone pulled me in close, snapped the photo, and then left. Not even asking for my number. We crossed paths a couple more times at bars where Mitch introduced himself time and time again until finally I told him we had already met. Mitch smiled and responded -“I know, but your name is really hard.” (I mean he’s not lying.) We enjoyed a beer together and made plans to hang out soon after. Venice Beach CA, summer of 2014 is when it all began!