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Mrs. Meatball, Hollywood Age and Occupation: 30, Actor/Writer/Office Maven Fiance's Age and Occupation: 28, Actor/Writer Engagement Date: October 7, 2007 Wedding Date: May, 2009 Blogging Since: September 16, 2008 Venue: Private Garden/The Bungalow Club About Me: I love melty cheese and diet coke almost as much as I love my man. I'm from Chicago, he's from NYC, and we both miss public transit and great pizza. We have an adorable muppet dog called Paco. I'm part hippie with a healthy dash of hip hop superstar, have excessive empathy for animals, and have not one, but two bionic eyes (long story). We're broke and it ain't no joke. It can't stop us from planning the bold and whimsical wedding of our dreams, but we've had to get pretty creative to make it work, yo!
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How “WE” Came To Be!

September 16th, 2008 @ 3:00 pm by Mrs. Meatball

So, first things first, right? You deserve to know a little more about me and the ol’ ball and chain. Let’s start at the beginning…

Mr. Meatball and I met in Milwaukee in 2002, when we were both doing a season-long acting internship at the Milwaukee Repertory Theatre. He was from NY, but had just completed his BFA in Dallas. I was from Chicago, but was in my third year of grad school at Ohio U, and had defected from the “normal” track of doing my internship in Cincinnati. I wanted to be close to home for various reasons, including the fact that Chicago was where I intended to pursue the early stages of my career. So I found another option, and was lucky enough to be one of the 12 interns accepted into the program, and my grad program was kind enough to let me go.

I was in a dying, fruitless 2-year relationship with another man when I met Mr. MB. And, truth be told, I didn’t really notice him for a few months (even though there were only 11 other interns). But, as I built up the courage to leave one relationship, another one was tickling at my heartstrings. I couldn’t tell if I really liked him, or if I just liked the idea of him. He was gentle, kind, and patient (all qualities that none of my exes had ever presented). I was so curious, and I just had to explore further!

So, I recruited my best gal pal (from here on out known as The Best Lady) to chaperone as we proceeded to kidnap Mr. MB and make him spend the day with us so I could find out if my crush was for real. I’ll be honest: I was the antithesis of subtle. I was the very definition of obvious. Look up ‘forward’ in the dictionary, and there’s an image of me that day. I had never been so bold. Ain’t no shame in my game. Long story short, we had an amazing day and didn’t leave each others sides until after midnight. He tried to kiss me, but I wouldn’t let him. I was so intoxicated by the energy between us that I walked the wrong way out of his room that night, before I ran straight to The Best Lady’s room and giddily confessed that I was, in fact, 100% certain that Mr. Meaty was the real deal.

The next day I broke it off with my ex, and took up with the nicest, most sweet and funny, best friend/partner/hottie I could ever dream of. And I haven’t looked back for one second. Six years later, I look back at my decision to “break the mold” of my grad program and go to Milwaukee with a real sense of appreciation to the Universe. Yes, I was closer to home and the location of my early career… but I was really brought to the land of beer and cheese to meet my soul mate. Girls, I hope if you’re reading this, you have found your version of this bliss. But, if you’re wishfully reading… dreaming of the day you find your match, hear this advice: don’t go for the bad boys. You can’t cure them, save them, or make them happy. They don’t want that from you. You will find someone better for you. Go with someone who treats you as nicely as you could ever imagine. I promise, being truly and deeply loved never gets boring.

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Did a past relationship help you to realize when you’d stumbled upon “the one”?

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26 Responses to “How “WE” Came To Be!”

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GJ

Um, Miss M? I’m jealous of the love you and Mr. M share, and I’m married! Glad you found your one. Also, a belated welcome to the Hive to a fellow former Chicagoan.

 
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mrsroth (message)  74 posts, Worker bee

Oh my goodness, you two are adorable! And you’re right, being 100% adored never gets old. :) Welcome to the Bee!

 
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BriLJL (message)  114 posts, Blushing bee

I just want to start this by saying I really like your writing style and look forward to your blogs in the future. I’m getting married in May 2009 also, so I think it will be fun to keep up with your blogs along the way.

To answer your question, it took me SEVERAL relationships before I settled on the man who I always knew was “the one.”
We had known each other for 12 years before he proposed. We took turns pining after each other before “the right time” finally found us after about three years of not having much communication between us. I had just gotten out of a long relationship with another man who cheated on me. FI and I started communicating again, and it didn’t take long for either of us to realize that how we made each other feel was EXACTLY how we wanted to feel for the rest of our lives :)

 
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miss p

Yes- so excited to hear from a fellow OU Bobcat and Angelino! Congrats!

 
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Ada (message)  118 posts, Blushing bee

Amen sister, about the bad boys. My fiancee is the antithesis of the awful guys I used to date. You two look so beautiful and happy together, it warms the very cockles of me heart :)

 
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Heather

oh yes, my ex cheated on me on match.com. i set up an account to catch him, and met my hubby. i had already spent the 19.95 for the first month, so i decided to use it. its been happily ever after since…

 
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Mrs. Onion (message)  710 posts, Busy bee

I second the “give the nice guy a try!” Mr. Onion and I were friends for a few years before I “gave in” and gave him a chance (he had a crush on me for quite some time). I am soooo glad I did every day because, you are right — there is nothing like being deeply loved and sharing that feeling for your partner!

And I just wanted to say, my dear friend from college worked at the MRT in their costume department when she finished college so I’ve actually been there! I took a 16 hour road trip from CT to Milwaukee and it was so worth it.

 
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Kara

I too am an OU alum — GO BOBCATS! :) Can’t wait to read more about your adventures, Miss M!

 
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Gery

I think your icon should have two meatballs…To complement your lovely story!

 
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Miss Dumpling (message)  722 posts, Busy bee

At first I couldnt even concentrate on your story because the meatball was staring at me…..Im so hungry for a meatball sub! I so feel you on appreciating the universe. The day I met Mr. DUmpling I had big plans to stay in bed and re-watch Legally Blonde in my sweat pants. My GF called and asked me to come help her at work, where I met a wonderful, sweet, smart, funny, silly and complete goofball. Great Story!

 
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frenchbulldog (message)  7,730 posts, Bee Keeper

FH is the opposite of everyone else I’ve dated, ask any of my friends, and he’s the one :) I totally identify!

 
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liz

“don’t go for the bad boys. You can’t cure them, save them, or make them happy. They don’t want that from you. You will find someone better for you. Go with someone who treats you as nicely as you could ever imagine. I promise, being truly and deeply loved never gets boring.”

so, so, sooooo true. congratulations on finding your one and only…you guys are beautiful together! :)

 
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marianneinvan (message)  197 posts, Blushing bee

It took me getting back together with my ex, being re-dumped by said ex, and spending a week without ANY contact from FH to realise that he wasn’t just the one I *wanted* to be with, he was the one I was *meant* to be with!

 
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EAQ219 (message)  1,448 posts, Bumble bee

Yay for a fellow Bobcat!! My relationship with my fiance has definitely made me realize that all the past ones were learning experiences and something I would never want to go back to. Congrats on finding the one! Can’t wait to hear more from you!

 
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Vic004 (message)  804 posts, Busy bee

Yes, you are so right Miss Meatball, I was in the worst bad boy relationship ever that left me in ruins. When I met my fiance, he was the complete opposite and the best person I ever met, and adored me. Your advice is so true and real! Love your post! Love it!

 
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vaj

Awwww, my story is alot like yours. Congratulations on finding the one! Look forward to hearing more about you and the mister meatball.

 
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jacki

oh yes, similar story here. I was in love with my ex and when he led me on and treated me like crap and then broke my heart, I was very bitter about guys and love in general when I met my fiance. By treating me so well and being with me, he broke my icy anti-love exterior and melted my heart.

 
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rs0518

Hi Miss Meatball! I went through something very similar. I can’t wait to hear more about you and Mr. Meatball!

 
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Miss Sea Breeze (message)  972 posts, Busy bee

High five for bold gals who go after what they want! I had to bust a move on Mr Breezy too. Best. Move. Ev-ah.

 
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Miss Avocado (message)  1,543 posts, Bumble bee

I went for the nerd. Don’t go for the “cool” guys either. I made the first move on Mr. Av as well. Now I annoy everyone around me as I try to convince them to do the same thing :)

 
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Mrs. Meatball, Hollywood Age and Occupation: 30, Actor/Writer/Office Maven Fiance's Age and Occupation: 28, Actor/Writer Engagement Date: October 7, 2007 Wedding Date: May, 2009 Blogging Since: September 16, 2008 Venue: Private Garden/The Bungalow Club About Me: I love melty cheese and diet coke almost as much as I love my man. I'm from Chicago, he's from NYC, and we both miss public transit and great pizza. We have an adorable muppet dog called Paco. I'm part hippie with a healthy dash of hip hop superstar, have excessive empathy for animals, and have not one, but two bionic eyes (long story). We're broke and it ain't no joke. It can't stop us from planning the bold and whimsical wedding of our dreams, but we've had to get pretty creative to make it work, yo!

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