Happy Halloween, hive! Today officially marks McGlovin’s and my fourth anniversary of being inseparable. And, come to think of it, our seventh anniversary of meeting!
Original Facebook caption: Nina and me and…her two friends, one of whom is named McGlovin, I think.
As I’m sure I’ve explained briefly before, McGlovin and I were introduced to one another by a mutual friend on Halloween of our freshman year in college—I was getting ready in her dorm, and he was was hanging around with some friends. Most of that night is a blur (I don’t want to talk about it, but it was probably the second time in my life that I ingested alcohol), but legend has it that McGlovin and his friend tried to encourage my friend Nina and me to return to our dorm earlier than we were prepared to and we were very indignant (and also perhaps slurring to the point of being incomprehensible…oops!).We clearly did not make great impressions on one another that time!
We probably ran into each other a half a dozen times or so over the course of the next three years, but it was Halloween senior year when, out of the blue, we clicked. I was looking for a friend at a party when he materialized next to me and gave me a big hug. The next day, I called my sister and told her I was going to marry him—and here I am!
This pic, courtesy of Barefeet Studio, describes our relationship more accurately than I could ever hope to using words.
McGlovin and I have had such a ridiculously blessed four years! We’ve supported each other through thesis writing, student teaching, minimum-wage jobs, family tragedies, full-time work and full-time school, simultaneously—we’ve had a crazy few years! We’ve lived in two apartments (and his mom’s basement for a minute!) and purchased a house and then renovated it. We’ve acquired a tiny little Howie dog who, even though we’ve only had him a few weeks, makes our house feel more like a family home. And now we’re engaged, celebrating a four-year dating anniversary, and about to be married in two short months. How insane is all that? I could not possibly ask for more out of my life, and feel incredibly fortunate to have been able to spend the past four amazing years and, God willing, the next 60 years, of my life with McGlovin. Love you, boo!
So, so sweet! Happy four years Gloves! They sound like they’ve been amazing: you’ve supported each other through so much and will be married so soon!
too funny- tomorrow we’re also celebrating 4 years. 4 years since my halloween party senior year of college where i was velma and he was luigi and perhaps one or both of us drank too much burnett’s! and look, now were married 
we had met the year prior and had an ill-fated first date, but kept running into eachother- and whatever happened during that halloween party was meant to be
happy anniversary to you two!
Oh my goodness–is that an Ohio State dorm??
That’s awesome that you met as freshman. I would love to see what Mr. Mink was like back then…I mean, I’ve heard stories, but that isn’t the same.
First of all- you guys are all so nice, thanks for even bothering to read my posts
Secondly, @Mary: nope, that wasn’t an OSU dorm, it was at U Dayton!
And thirdly, @Mrs. Mink: We were just talking about what we were like as freshman, and agreed that we were both probably as obnoxious as you can imagine! McGlovin guessed, and I agree, that there’s no way we ever would have dated at 18, so it’s great that we didn’t really connect until right before we graduated– to be honest, when we started dating, McGlovin was student teaching and I was manically writing a thesis, and we were practically elderly at 22…a compete 180 change from freshman year
Mrs. Gloves, Columbus, Ohio Age and Occupation: 25, Executive Assistant Fiance's Age and Occupation: 25, Firefighter Engagement Date: December 29, 2011 Wedding Date: January 2013 Venue: Cathedral ceremony, reception in a converted hardware warehouse About Me: I’m a blond-haired, blue-eyed Midwestern girl, who had grand plans of an international career, before the economy came crashing down right as I graduated college. I love travel, exploring other cultures, cooking for friends and family, and relaxing in a pedicure chair. My fiancé is the perfect, level-headed and logical counterpart for my impulsive tendencies, and the nicest person I’ve ever met. Lately, we like to spend our time renovating our new home, planning our wedding, and fitting in date night with friends. We are so looking forward to a wedding weekend jam-packed with all of our favorite people, plenty of food, and flowing champagne!
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