Spring 1999: I met this fine filly in the hallways of the prestigious Ridgeway Middle School. I knew from first sight she would one day be mine. I just had to play it cool and she'd come to me; you know the "Trap Playa Way". (Reality: The two were introduced by mutual friends at school. Jon was nervous and afraid to approach her; he could barely look her in the eye). Fast forward Senior Year High School: By this time our relation-(friend)-ship had grown tremendously; I'm talking going to the movies together, dinner together, spending quality time together (Reality: They went to the movies, dinner and spent quality time... always in the company of friends There's proper terminology for this; what do you call it... FRIEND ZONE). Let's Jump to the College Years: I was LIVING my best Life (insert clapping hand emojis)! Lauren moved to Atlanta (CAU & GSU), while I made several stops on my road trip to enlightenment. I mean I would reach out every now and again, but I didn't have time to focus my energy on one woman. The world was my oyster and I kept the saltines and tabasco ready (Reality: Young Jon attended Rust College and UT Chattanooga, finally settling down at THE University of Memphis. All the while staying in constant communication with his best female friend Lauren Hill). Adulting 101: After graduation I LeBroned my life up and took my talents to South Beach! While Lauren relocated to STL (In search of Nelly). We wouldn't see one another for close to 3 years. However, we were always there when the other needed words of encouragement or just someone to listen. (I would like to note that I offered up an all expense paid trip to Miami, but someone turned me down... Megabus is a reliable means of transportation (It's not tricking if you got it!). How We Got Here... WHITE JEANS. For those that don't know the significance; find me on Saturday, June 30th, 2018 and I'll share the details.