I said it to her at least three times a week for a year. Yes, I had an actual envelope that she had to sign for; but I knew what I meant. I had a thing for her from day one, but I knew she was way out my league. I couldn't even work up the courage to ask her out before she moved to another job. Fast forward a few months. Jessi Cooper pointed out that Mandy was on a dating site for friends of friends. I figured that this was my chance. I went for it. To my continual surprise, she did too. This was the beginning of our story. We aren't anywhere near the end. We would love for you to come celebrate with us.