anniversaries

On October 22nd 2005 I met a woman that I wanted to get to know more. It wasn't an immediate connection, both of us had baggage, and each of us had hesitations of getting involved at that time. But something happened that night that neither or us could explian. It wasn't love, but it was something to believe in.
Three years ago on October 22nd I was living with this woman in the same city we had met. We celebrated by visiting the venues we liked and just enjoying Minneapolis for all it had to offer.
Two years ago on October 22nd we were shopping in a fancy jewlery store in Downtown Minneapolis searching for something special. It took a good hour before my eyes were drawn to one ring in particular, and the second she put it on we both knew we had found the perfect one.
One year ago on October 22nd we were preparing for our first winter in New York City. Compared to Minnesota we didn't know what to think, but we were anxious and eager to see what the city had to offer the engaged newcomers.
On October 22nd of 2009 I woke my wife with the words 'Happy Anniversary' not knowing what to expect from the remains of the day. That afternoon I recieved a call from Starbucks about a job offer, I responded by giving my employer Dean & Deluca my two weeks notice.
It is hard to remember specific dates in life and how they effect your everyday activities, but I know that October 22nd will forever be remembered as the day that life gives me hope.