Adress mistake on invitations the correct address is 5140 elgin st, Turner Oregon, 97392

How to explain when you know... when I knew it was love. Zane and I had been playing cards together for about six months before we had the opportunity to make a real connection. One week when 3 of our 6 person group was absent we were finally able to slow the game down and discuss our observations and thoughts, it was mere minutes before I noticed his intelligence. It was that spark of intellectual conversation that inspired me to invite him out to grab a bite to eat and chat. It wasn't really meant to be a date, I just had a hunger for conversation that existed outside of everyday life; I needed deep conversation with questions that could be discussed but not answered, existential adventures that could teach me something new and from our brief interaction I was just looking forward to making a new friend. And then I walked into that restaurant, saw him nearly glowing in the lighting looking like he too was ready for an adventure. We talked and joked until the server escorted us out locking the doors behind us. I thought "It's mighty cold and my car needs to warm up, I should invite him to sit with me." It was the second best decision I made that night. We talked about everything under the sun beneath that moon. Religion, history, politics, ecosystems, animals, our core beliefs, goals, dreams, food, the price of rice in China, every topic seamlessly leading into one another, laughter abounding and silences filled with comfort. When I walked into that restaurant at 6pm and saw him glowing beneath that golden light I had no idea that I would be spending my first night with him. And yet I did, sitting side by side in the front of my Subaru we talked through the night together and when we eventually parted ways the 6am sun was well into breaking dawn. But to say that is when I fell in love with Zane would be a lie, I left that experience with feelings I had never known before and luckily for me there was still so much more to come. If I'm being honest I'm not sure I could narrow it down to one moment that really pulled my heart into love with him so entirely, although the way he places a top over my fresh breakfast burrito every morning to keep it warm because I get up after him still rates very high on actions that make me feel loved and cherished beyond what I had previously known, or the way he lit up when I asked him about eco friendly gardening pratices, it is a million little actions, it is an endless list of behaviors and choices. Zane contains within himself all of my favorite parts of humanity, to write a list seems so arbitrary. His patience never ceases to amaze and humble me, his ability to share knowledge in a gentle and inviting way gives me hope, his sense of dedication and perseverance inspires me, his love and commitment to his friends and family run deep and steady, unwavering, even in the light of hardship, which told me that his love for me was going to keep growing and not run dry when I inevitably showed my imperfections. Which helped get a lot of the less pretty stuff out into the air early, because I felt safe and was so ready to just be as entirely authentic as he invited me to be. I have never been a better person than I have grown to be with Zane as my partner. Perhaps that was when I really knew that I wanted to spend my life with him, when I realized that I was going to keep growing, achieving and healing; because we were doing it together and constantly encouraging one another in whatever way we needed to show up as our best selves. I am OBSESSED with Zane, in the most healthy, soulful, gentle way, a softness I didn't know existed until I met him. One gentle touch on my shoulder in the chaos and I know, deep in my soul that everything is going to work out no matter what's happening and when it's peaceful in my mindscape that touch reminds me of how worthy I am of the work I put into myself and my growth.

When playing card games you may happen upon a serendipitous chance where you draw the perfect card. At first glance you may think it was just the right card or even a great one for the moment; but as you take a closer look at the board you realize that everything lines up. It was the perfect card to bring about your ultimate success. I first met Jessylee while playing a nerdy card game called Magic the Gathering. Think Dungeons and Dragons but a trading card game filled with dragons, elves, and wizards. I had started playing with a group for a few weeks before Jessylee was there. They all knew her and were familiar but it was my first time meeting her. We did not do much talking for the first few months, just focusing on playing the game and being courteous, but over time we had days when our group was small and more relaxed. Discussions moved from the games we were playing delving into politics and history. This is when I noticed that not only was she a nerd about fantasy like myself but also avidly desired to understand the world around her. This was different from most people who delve into fantasy as an escape. Not too long after that she texted me asking to grab drinks and a bite to eat. The message was unbelievably poetic and well thought out. I did my best to respond in equal manner but it seemed that words came so naturally to her, I found myself transfixed. When we finally went on our first date we conversed without interruption. For everyone who knows me even if a small amount they know that I can be quite quiet and reserved. But around her I found myself deep in a dialogue that lasted hours but felt like minutes. One of my favorite memories, that helped me truly understand how perfect she was for me, was when our first casual date night did not go as planned. She came up with a plan to watch Lord of The Rings but technology got the better of our planning and we found ourselves with a DVD player and a Blu-ray disc. So instead she asked if I enjoyed Monty Python and The Holy Grail. I absolutely love the movie and quickly agreed. To my surprise she started quoting the movie while we watched. Line for line. The whole movie. I was falling madly in love.