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This is Us by TLP Collab
Journaling:
Jlynn: Eric, Do you remember back to when you asked me out? What made you want to ask me out? Was it my wit? My clever public speaking ability?
Eric: The interest in asking you out developed over time. Our paths would cross in the course of the different work responsibilities that each of had at the time. I enjoyed those interactions and started looking for ways to increase the frequency of them.
Jlynn: Were you nervous to ask me out? Why or why not?
Eric: I was a little nervous. I thought that you may have had some interest in me but didn't know how you viewed dating co-workers. There was also the chance that you were not interested, and a rejection may make things a little awkward.
Jlynn: Yeah, I supposed that might be awkward seeing each other every day if I would have rejected an invitation. I know you remember the date of our first date, since Asher was later born on it, but do you remember the year?
Eric: Our first date took place in 2001.
Jlynn: haha, I would have said 2002, but that’s when we got married. But you’re right! You win that one. Time muddles together. Do you remember who chose Famous Dave’s BBQ for our first date?
Eric: I don't. I remember Famous Dave's having a little buzz about it at the time. It could have been either of us, but if I had to guess I would say, me.
Jlynn: Knowing us now, I’m going to guess it was you, but if it was new to town and everyone was stalking about it, I would say I was an easy sell. Do you remember if we did anything after the dinner, or did we just go to dinner?
Eric: I only remember dinner. The circumstances, as you would tell it, would be that there was some question about if dinner was actually a data or not.
Jlynn: haha, yes, there was that. Well, it had been a bit confusing how you asked me out by bribing me to come to Toastmasters. I wasn’t quite sure if it was really a date or just an obligation still. So, moving on to our later dates, I know our second date was also a restaurant with plastic silverware. Do you recall which one it was?
Eric: I am drawing a blank on the second restaurant. I know that plastic silverware was a theme that kept popping up. I have a memory of a Cajan place that you wouldn't have thought would have had plastic silverware, but it did. Though I want to say that place might have been where we went to celebrate an anniversary.
Jlynn: Yeah, you’re right about the anniversary. I seem to remember being dressed up once to do that place. Maybe our first when we were at the B&B for the night. Do you remember the first restaurant we went out to that had actual silverware? Because I remember making a big deal about it and laughing.
Eric: I think I am failing this little quiz. I have a memory of commenting about it but I am struggling to remember the place.
Jlynn: There’s no failing. You always remember better than me. I couldn’t remember, so was hoping you might. Goldbergs seems to be a thought of mine, but I can’t recall. Anyway, Are you glad you asked?
Eric: I am glad. We have carved out a pretty good life. It isn't perfect but it is ours. Love you.
Jlynn: LU2
