On this month of love

I was going to write another one of those serious posts that has been skipping around my brain for a long time now, but I decided that maybe I should chill a while with all the seriousness. You can thank me in the comment section. I may bring it on next week though.

But for now I'll be answering a few questions that have been going around the blogosphere lately. Enjoy, yes?

1. How long have you and your significant other been together?

We've been together for 6 years. Married for almost 5.

2. How did you meet? {What's your "love" story?}

We met through a common friend who was living with Brandon at the time. I went to help him move out. Later on I found out that, as soon as I proceeded to pick up our friend's dirty clothes off the floor, Brandon was sold. I guess that's what gets him. Laundry. Mmmk...

3. If married, how long have you been married? If not, is this the guy you hope to marry? {do tell}

This year we'll be celebrating 5 years. Most days it feels like it just happened a few months ago. Other days? Well, I won't tell you about other days.

4. If you are married, where did you get married at? Big or small wedding? If not, where would you like to get married? And will it be big or small?

We were married at this cute little golf course in a Metro Detroit suburb and we had about 150 of our friends and family joining us in our celebration.

5. Do you have any nick-names that you call one another? Do share!

Umm... yes. Let's see. There's sweetie, babe, lov-ah, honey, and once in a while he get's a 'cra-ka please.' Don't you judge me now.

6. Name 3 things you love most about your honey.

The man works hard for his family, he is loyal, and he would do anything for his two main girls. Oh, and he knows a move or two that makes my heart skip a few beats. Just had to throw that out there.

7. Tell us how he proposed?

He picked me up from my dorm in a limo, and proposed on a beach, in April, in 30 degree weather while I was wearing a little black dress. The rest is history.

8. Is he a flowers and teddy bear kind of guy for v-day, or strawberries, champagne, and rose petals?

Ummm....I don't really think he's any of the above. We're still working on his romantic side. BUT. I would have to say he is more of a roses and dinner kinda man.

9. Are you a sunset dinner on the beach kind of girl, or pop a movie in and relax on the couch?

Idealy? Most definitely a sunset dinner on the beach girl. I mean, who isn't? In actuality however, 90% of the time we end up on the couch watching a movie. And that's totally fine too. Really.

10. Tell us one thing you'd like to do with your significant one day. If you could do anything? Go anywhere?

I would love for us to travel more. We've been to Europe a few years ago, but the time was spent mostly visiting my family rather then exploring. I would love to go back and actually take it all in. And eat my way through every country. Yes please!

11. Tell us what you plan on doing on this Valentine's Day.

We almost never do anything special for V-day. But this year I made sure to get a babysitter in time, and we're going to my fave restaurant in town. AND... You ready for this? I'm planing on getting out of my sweats and dressing up for a chance.

12. Are you asking for anything this Valentine's day?

Once again, we usually don't give each other anything special for Vday. I usually get flowers, and I find that very sweet. HOWEVER, Brandon just told me the other day that he ordered my present, which was quickly followed by me saying "Oh, crap. How much did you spend?" Because you see, now I gotta get him something, and I would need to know if we're talking the price range of a card or an exotic vacation.... I guess he still insists it's a surprise.

13. Give us one piece of advice of keeping a relationship strong and full of love.

Just ONE advice? That's all you want? I would say be honest with one another, and communicate often during the good and bad days. And once in a while bring out the eatable massage oils. Wait, did I just say that?

14. Show us a picture of what love means to you.

It's no secret that those two mean the world to me. The love and happiness that they bring into my life is out of this world. Of course, I had to end it on a sappy note...

Linking up with Becky over here.