It all started when Mo and I went to a college house called The Nest. The first time we went over, it was all fun and games. At first, I did not really pay attention too much to all the bachelorettes available, but as time went on I started to realize that Madison (she would say that’s too formal) was a smoke show from the good Lord himself. At first, my heart trembled, and I was afraid to speak to her. I battled myself about expressing my admiration for her for a long time because we were about to finish college, and we would only have a short time of being in the same space. After many a discussion (Mo can attest) I decided to shoot my shot and see how this would all play out. My first big shot was in the library at CNU. Sitting in the library café hanging with friends (cuz I never did homework in the library), I went over my plan to ask Mads out on a date. While chatting with a friend about my plan I was simultaneously having nervous palm sweats and acting somewhat frantic because I couldn’t see Mads anywhere. Mads and I usually met at the café in the library in between classes to check in and see how we were doing. Today, there was no sign of her. As I start to get ready to leave for class, I see her walk into the library. I coolly sprint after her (ready at any moment to slow to a relaxing walk) as she doesn’t notice me because she is speed walking towards her next class. Catching up to her, I realize she doesn’t seem herself. She seems tired and caught up in other things. I reach out and poke her in the shoulder. We small talk a little and then it comes: “Hey Mads, do you want to go on a date with me?” To which she replies, “Who ME??” I didn’t know what to say in that moment. My heart was going to explode out of my chest. I was FREAKING OUT, so I made a slight joke and we made quick plans for a date. Best date ever. Maybe at the altar Mads will say “Who ME??” If she does it will bring a good laugh, and to that I will say “Absolutely, always, forever.”