Happy Tuesday! How has everyone been? Thank you for the great suggestions on how to end my exercise rut! Most of you agreed that my best bet would be to mix it up.
Unfortunately, my current location does not give me a variety of options. I usually do 1 of 4 things: run, ellipticize (totally made that word up), go to Group Power, or attend Group Centergy. Let’s just say, I’m on the hunt for a new exercise activity! Thankfully, I’m going to Charleston this weekend, so there will at least be some Body Attack in my future!
Lily and Stephen’s Story
When I opened myself up for Ask Me Anything questions, I was shocked at how many people were curious about my relationship with Stephen. A lot of people asked how Stephen and I met, and I received several other related questions, so I thought it might be interesting to share our story.
Stephen and I met during my first semester of graduate school at The Citadel. It was Stephen’s senior year as a cadet, and as part of my graduate assistantship, I was the TA for his biopsychology lab.
*Let’s pause for a moment here and let me clarify something:
Going to graduate school at The Citadel is completely different than getting an undergraduate degree there. My classes were at night. I did not have to complete any acts of endurance or physical strength in order to obtain my Specialist in Psychology degree.*
So, back to the story…our initial meeting took place amongst sheep brains and cow eyes. I thought Stephen was a nice fellow, but for various reasons, it never crossed my mind that we would be a love match.
(Stephen as a Cadet. He was the pipe band’s drum major.)
Over the next few months, I often ran into Stephen on campus. We would casually chat when we saw each other, and I must admit, I started to notice just how handsome he was. 
When March rolled around, Stephen invited me to a dance on campus. It was our first date, and, boy, was it a flop! Although our date was a disaster, I decided I’d give Stephen another chance. My friend was having an oyster roast that same weekend, so I invited Stephen along.
We actually hit it off! Pretty much from that day on, we were a couple.
Stephen and I have been dating for over 3 years now. In that time, we’ve even endured graduate school, my internship, and even a 1 year deployment with the National Guard.
(Stephen and his sister Robin before he went back to Afghanistan after his leave.)
Here’s to many more years with Stephen!
FYI: Stephen and I aren’t married. I got one question inquiring as to why we are married yet we live apart. Well, that’s because we have yet to tie the knot!
Question: Do you have a significant other? How did you both meet?
By the way, Feel free to keep asking me anything!
I loveee cute stories
Thanks for sharing!!
Aw, I love reading posts like this! It’s always neat to see how people met their significant others!
Sweet story! I like how you were his T.A.!
I met my husband while studying abroad my final year of college in Argentina. He was actually my host brother. I was in love with him for three months before I finally had the courage to say something. I finally did…smart move!
What a wonderfully cute story!! I love reading happy stories like this
You two are perfect for each other!
XOO
I loved your story because:
1. The first date was a flop & that means there’s always hope
2. You were his TA…so they’re not off limits
awwh that’s a sweet story!! I hope I meet my Mr Right when I go to graduate school in the US
You’re very lucky!!
you know what’s funny? I was gonna DIRECT email you this question last night…cause I’m majorly nosy. Glad you did this post. And TA dating a student? SCANDALICIOUS LILY!!! It’s a cute story and you both are cuties.
What a cute story! You guys are a beautiful couple. Any tips on getting through deployment without driving yourself insane with worry? I am definitely not looking forward to it
Thanks for sharing your love story! I’m so happy to know you’re in such a positive and fulfilling relationship- it seems wonderful! I loved seeing the beautiful pictures of the two of you- what a beautiful couple!!
I met Daniel and college, freshman year and became best friends with him for a year before we began dating. Been together about 6 years now.
Happy Wednesday, lovely!
I love hearing other people’s stories. Peter & I met through a mutual friend on her birthday night. She was determined we were perfect for each other but I had sworn off men and was flitting with the idea of hooking up with the neverending nonsense ex and Peter was soooo hesitant about meeting some random chick. She had to fake cry to get him to come out and I thought I would just be nice but not really notice him. Nope! We were attached since then.
Sweet story!! I will admit I was totally one of those people who asked about it! haha! I was super curious (or nosey…depending on how you want to look at it! haha) Yall are an adorable couple!!
So cute! I love reading how we met stories!
oh i love this! you two are so cute together
thank you for sharing this part of your life with us.
this is my second and last time around. we have a wonderful relationship. i am one lucky girl!
i am happliy married
aww you two are SO cute!! love the picstures and thank you for sharing
I wish I had a significant other! You two are so cute together; I love hearing love stories!
Thanks for sharing!
Katherine
So cute
You are a beautiful couple! I actually met my husband online. We went to the same college and we hit it off over match.com. The rest is history! We’ve been together 6 1/2 years and almost married for 1 
Somehow I missed this post, but I loved it! You guys are so cute!
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