So I realized that my signature is freakishly huge with all of the visits and other information about my SO and me, so I decided to move all of that information here.

♥Our First Chapters♥
Robin and I met in a chat room that was a part of a forum based RPG game in August 2009. We very rarely talked to one another at this time, but after the new year that quickly changed. By March of 2010, we talked practically every day.

I knew very early on that I loved him and I just had a feeling that we were perfect for one another. That's the only way I can put it "a feeling". I just knew. I don't know how or why, but I knew we were perfect for one another. However, it took him until the 25 of May, 2011 to admit his feelings for me. I mean, he had said plenty of stuff prior to this day that I knew he had more feelings for me than he let on, but it was good for him to finally admit those feelings. I understood why he had shoved those feelings away at first. He had never had a girlfriend before, and he didn't want his first relationship to be long distance. He didn't think he could handle it, but I knew we could, and I told him that every time the subject was brought up. I knew I couldn't let him slip through my fingers.

On the same day of the 25 of May 2011, we also entered our unofficial relationship. It was considered unofficial because he wanted each of us to meet the other's parents before we made anything final. Plus, we hadn't even met yet, so we wanted to make sure the chemistry was there in person.


♥Our Apex♥
Our first meeting was 13 July - 26 July 2011. Everyone who has met their SO knows how those first meetings are. I was so nervous, and the only thing that kept repeating in my mind was "What if he doesn't like me?". Of course, we had talked about this prior to his visit. He was afraid I wouldn't like him either, but, boy, was he wrong! Thankfully, so was I. The thing that probably differs the most from other couples' first meetings is that we didn't kiss. We just hugged. We didn't even hold hands. I did, however, hold onto his arm, so I guess that's close enough to hand holding. Anyway, we had agreed on no kissing or hand holding because, like previously stated, we wanted to make sure there was chemistry before taking another step in our relationship.
My family absolutely loved him. I was so relieved. Don't get me wrong, they were very supportive of the relationship before they met him, but they were still weary at times. When they met him all of that worry faded away. He loved it here, and my family loved him being here. It couldn't have been more perfect in that aspect.
It took us three days after he arrived to have our first kiss. I sometimes feel like I kind of forced him into the kiss, but he says he was planning it anyway. I really want to dive into that story, but I think I'll make another blog just for that. I'll try to link it here if at all possible. By the end of the two weeks, we still weren't officially together because I still had to meet his family.

Our second meeting took place from 18 December 2011 - 4 January 2012. It was my first time every on a plane, and I was scared to death. I knew I had not other choice if I wanted to see him, meet his family, and see his everyday life. I was so nervous to meet his family. I was terrified they wouldn't like me. However, they couldn't believe how happy he was and how much he smiled with me there. They loved me just as much as my family had loved him, and I was way beyond relieved. That year I was able to celebrate his birthday with him, have a Swedish Christmas (which I absolutely loved), and a Swedish New Year's Eve with a sprinkle of American Tradition added in a.k.a. a kiss. Hehe. We became an official couple on 26 December 2011. It was cute how it became official, but, again, another blog for that story.

The third visit took place from 2 July - 30 August 2012. He came here for the summer and experienced a 4th of July celebration which was really fun. In our minds, this was a miniature trial run for living together. Not so much as every day life, but more of seeing each other 24 hours a day and being okay with that. Of course, it wouldn't be this way when we actually move in together, but it was good for seeing if we could stand each other's bad habits and whatnot. Get what I mean? He even got to go to school with me for two weeks, which my friends and teachers took advantage of by asking him a TON of questions. :P He was a good sport and didn't mind at all. <3

The fourth visit was from 11 December 2012 - 12 January 2013. It was my second time in Sweden, my second time spending his birthday with him, my second Christmas, and my second New Year's Eve. This time around I got to meet the rest of his family, and they liked me too. I was relieved that they all liked me, but I was mostly concerned about his parents, sister, and grandparents. By the end of this trip, I knew I wanted to move to him. It was no longer a question in my mind. My home was there, not only because he was there, but it just felt right.

During the fifth visit of 20 May - 10 August 2013, I stayed in Sweden for almost three whole months! I absolutely loved it! I was definitely sold. I could not wait to move there (and still can't). I experienced Midsummer, summer markets, and I was there for his sister's 20th birthday, and his dad's birthday. He had to work, so I was mostly on my own from day to day but I didn't mind. We were able to have lunch together and then have dinner with the family that evening. We still got plenty of time in. I felt like this was more of a test for us living together because for the first couple of months when I move, I will probably be home getting myself situated and, hopefully, start taking Swedish courses. Anyway, I enjoyed myself regardless, and I know he did too. Of course after being together for almost three months saying 'see you later' is going to be difficult, but we got through it and are counting down to his next visit at the end of this month. So excited!

Our sixth visit will be from 30 November 2013 - 4 January 2014. The tickets have been booked! He will be coming here and experiencing his first American Christmas and New Year. I'm so excited to have him here this holiday season!


♥Our Sequel♥
He has been working as a temporary employee for the past year and just recently was given a new permanent contract and a raise. We have signed up for the apartment queue in his hometown and was recently moved very close to the top for two reasons: 1. he got a new contract for his job and 2. his American girlfriend is planning on moving there. The apartment people (what I refer to them as, lol) pretty much said that we will most likely get any apartment we ask for, so choose wisely. I have been going to school to become a radiologic technologist a.k.a. an x-ray technologist. However, I'm hoping I can continue my schooling there once I learn enough Swedish. I know it will be more difficult, but I'm up for the challenge. I also know it would be a lot better for me to finish here, but there is a long story behind that that I won't get into. As of now, we are waiting for the perfect apartment. Wish us luck!!