January 2001, a new year…a time for fresh beginnings, a time for optimistic resolutions and hopes for what the year ahead would hold. For me- it was the year I met the man of my dreams...a man that made me a believer in the happily ever after fairytale! 2001 would be the year I became a wife.
It was the 11th day of January, a dull wintery Thursday evening, where constant rain and fierce winds made for a night better spent wrapped in a warm blanket curled up near a fire, not on a road trip to some isolated town 45 plus miles outside of the city!...but I found myself on my way to my recruiter’s Office in Woodland, California none the less!
See I was joining the Navy, and my recruiter was in a new office and wanted to meet, to check up on me, to see if I was still on track with my plans.
As I was making my way down the freeway, random thoughts skipping in and out of my mind as I listened to my favorite Frank Sinatra tunes- my thoughts surprisingly landed on my recruiter’s newest Petty Officer in his office. I knew he had this new guy working for him, as he had answered the phone whenever I called...and I had always thought, hmmm what a deep sexy voice he has, but that was the jest of my thoughts where this recruiter was concerned...Until I came face to face with him!
I was late- always late...Chief, my recruiter, was annoyed, and I was on my cell- more insult to injury...I walked into the office in a flurry of sass and attitude, sat down and proceeded to continue my phone call! LOL Well, as soon as my call was concluded, I than turned to Chief and issued my greeting!, and he in turn chewed me a new ass! I felt about about 2 feet tall- despite my sexy 4 inch heels I was rockin’! hmmmm- LOL Ohh the memories!
Anyways, he and I chatted for about 15 to 20 minutes about random nothings before he had to take an urgent phone call. Well I, of course!, turned my attentions to the new recruiter, who had up until now been sitting quietly across the room working away...
Below is the exact exchange between
Petty Officer Hooper and I...
Me: Turning up the charm, engage sweet smile, slight pout, “What, you’re not going to even say Hello?”
Him: Slight raise of the eyebrow as he glances my way, than focuses back on the Navy Times newspaper he was reading, “What, did you expect me to roll out the red carpet?”
Me: Shocked burst of laughter, smile disappearing, frown setting in, “What…seriously? Chief!”
I turned to Chief, all dignified disbelief- I was so angry, and started to rambled on abut how rude this guy was etc., etc....and Chief just sat and listened, adding the appropriate “uhh huuhs” and “okays“, where needed, all the while with this little knowing smirk on his face! And the whole time this guy is sitting over there laughing, LAUGHING I tell you! Well, I was thinking how dare this strawberry blonde, blue eyed jerk shun ME?! Yes, he was gorgeous in his working blues- hair cut high and tight, clean shaven, uniform crisp- name tag and ribbons perfectly aligned...His hands, hmmm I had never thought a mans hands could be so sexy...but his were- they were strong, capable...and his motions were sure, confident, at ease...I wanted to feel those hands on me! But the damn man wouldn’t even look in my direction!
See, I had never in all my time that men had shown an active interest in me, had one reject me or take no notice of me to this extent!...Men chased me, I didn’t chase them! LOL And it was in those few dazed moments of silence as he blatantly ignored me, as Chief sat by and watched in humor- that I knew, KNEW, that this was the man I was going to marry....
And 8 months later I did just that!!
My husband is an extraordinary man- a man of honor and great integrity...A wonderful husband- always putting my wishes and needs before his own. He is the ONLY man ever to put me in my place AND make my toes curl at the same time! From first glance, I knew he was THE one...His sexy smile gives me butterflies and his soothing touch sets me aflame! Through all life's insanities he keeps me sane, grounded- I’m at my very best when he is by my side! I can say with absolute clarity- I wouldn’t be the confident women I am today if it wasn’t for his gentle encouragement and steadfast love!
It was the 11th day of January, a dull wintery Thursday evening, where constant rain and fierce winds made for a night better spent wrapped in a warm blanket curled up near a fire, not on a road trip to some isolated town 45 plus miles outside of the city!...but I found myself on my way to my recruiter’s Office in Woodland, California none the less!
See I was joining the Navy, and my recruiter was in a new office and wanted to meet, to check up on me, to see if I was still on track with my plans.
As I was making my way down the freeway, random thoughts skipping in and out of my mind as I listened to my favorite Frank Sinatra tunes- my thoughts surprisingly landed on my recruiter’s newest Petty Officer in his office. I knew he had this new guy working for him, as he had answered the phone whenever I called...and I had always thought, hmmm what a deep sexy voice he has, but that was the jest of my thoughts where this recruiter was concerned...Until I came face to face with him!
I was late- always late...Chief, my recruiter, was annoyed, and I was on my cell- more insult to injury...I walked into the office in a flurry of sass and attitude, sat down and proceeded to continue my phone call! LOL Well, as soon as my call was concluded, I than turned to Chief and issued my greeting!, and he in turn chewed me a new ass! I felt about about 2 feet tall- despite my sexy 4 inch heels I was rockin’! hmmmm- LOL Ohh the memories!
Anyways, he and I chatted for about 15 to 20 minutes about random nothings before he had to take an urgent phone call. Well I, of course!, turned my attentions to the new recruiter, who had up until now been sitting quietly across the room working away...
Below is the exact exchange between
Petty Officer Hooper and I...
Me: Turning up the charm, engage sweet smile, slight pout, “What, you’re not going to even say Hello?”
Him: Slight raise of the eyebrow as he glances my way, than focuses back on the Navy Times newspaper he was reading, “What, did you expect me to roll out the red carpet?”
Me: Shocked burst of laughter, smile disappearing, frown setting in, “What…seriously? Chief!”
I turned to Chief, all dignified disbelief- I was so angry, and started to rambled on abut how rude this guy was etc., etc....and Chief just sat and listened, adding the appropriate “uhh huuhs” and “okays“, where needed, all the while with this little knowing smirk on his face! And the whole time this guy is sitting over there laughing, LAUGHING I tell you! Well, I was thinking how dare this strawberry blonde, blue eyed jerk shun ME?! Yes, he was gorgeous in his working blues- hair cut high and tight, clean shaven, uniform crisp- name tag and ribbons perfectly aligned...His hands, hmmm I had never thought a mans hands could be so sexy...but his were- they were strong, capable...and his motions were sure, confident, at ease...I wanted to feel those hands on me! But the damn man wouldn’t even look in my direction!
See, I had never in all my time that men had shown an active interest in me, had one reject me or take no notice of me to this extent!...Men chased me, I didn’t chase them! LOL And it was in those few dazed moments of silence as he blatantly ignored me, as Chief sat by and watched in humor- that I knew, KNEW, that this was the man I was going to marry....
And 8 months later I did just that!!
My husband is an extraordinary man- a man of honor and great integrity...A wonderful husband- always putting my wishes and needs before his own. He is the ONLY man ever to put me in my place AND make my toes curl at the same time! From first glance, I knew he was THE one...His sexy smile gives me butterflies and his soothing touch sets me aflame! Through all life's insanities he keeps me sane, grounded- I’m at my very best when he is by my side! I can say with absolute clarity- I wouldn’t be the confident women I am today if it wasn’t for his gentle encouragement and steadfast love!
