It's that mushy time of year again...

Today in history...

Bernie Madoff began serving his 150 year sentence. (2009)

James Frances Whalen was born. (1985)

Billie the Kid was shot and killed. (1881)

Zane and Julie met. (2008)


To honor Bernie Madoff's demise, I mean... the 2nd annual love fest for Zane... it's time for a survey!


How did it all begin? Pity. I bailed on a fun party to show up to my friend James' party that didn't have any guests yet.

Where did you meet? Outside the Beer Garden in Astoria, NY.

When did you meet? July 14, 2008 mid-afternoon

Was it love at first sight? It was sassy lust.

How old were you both? He was 22 and I was 24.

When did you have your first kiss? Weeks later once he finally broke up with his girlfriend.

Where was your first date? The entire lower half of Manhattan with highlights in Union Square and on the Brooklyn Bridge.

How long until you met the parents? August 25th 2008, so a solid month. We all moved him together. True bonding happens over hauling stuff.

When was it official? August 21st 2008 Once he finally wore me down enough to allow him to call himself my boyfriend.

The good...

Whats your happiest memory of him? Painting my old apartment in women's underwear so he wouldn't get paint on his own clothes.

Whats the sweetest thing he has ever done for you? The dishes.

Does he buy you lots of gifts? He showers me with thoughtful acts all the time.

Whats your favorite thing to do together? Explore a new area.

When did you know you were falling in love? When he made me a mixed CD but told me to "replace all the 'loves' with 'likes' since there aren't enough songs out there to express his level of feelings."

Who said I love you first? He cheated and told me "I glove shoes."

Is it true love? Well it's not liar love.

How do you know this? I googled it.


The bad...

Whats his worst habit? Hanging around people like me.

What annoys you about him? The fact that there's nothing that annoys me about him.

Has he ever hurt you badly? No, only enough to not show bruises.

Would he ever cheat? Only at Boggle.

Has he ever cheated? Only at Boggle. Like when he began a game without telling me just so he had a better chance at winning.

Do you trust him? As far as I can throw him, and luckily he's pretty light.

The ugly....

Best facial feature? His single dimple. My nose can't help but nestle into it.

Favorite part of his body? His cupid's bow, commonly referred to as his "wibble wobble" which is quite irresistable when he has a moustache and I have the urge to wiggle it with my finger.

Hair color? Jewish

What does he smell of? Video games and happiness.

What's he wearing when you picture him in your head? A sassy shirt.

Intimacy...

How do you feel when he holds you? Squirmy.

How do you feel when you fall asleep and wake up in his arms? Surprised.

How does it feel when he touches you? Slimey.

Does his touch give you goose bumps? Like the ice cold grip of Death.

Does he kiss your neck? No, he's team Jacob.

Deep and meaningfull...

Could you be without him? Yes. While I'm at work, going to the bathroom, in a plane, on a train.

Do you think about him constantly when you're apart? Sometimes I wonder if he'll ever leave.

How long have you been together? 2 years! And I can say that without the obligatory "trying to make it longer than it has been to somehow validate our relationship."

Can you see a future together? There's more? I thought our contract limited us to a two year stint, perhaps Z has renewed us for another season.

Would you like to get married? Only for the excuse to watch more wedding shows on TV.

Have children? We have one cat who we refer to as our "fur baby."

Where can you see your relationship in a year's time? Me doing another survey with only slightly different answers.

Do you know there is definitly no-one better out there for you? A teenager definitely created these questions... I have been correcting they're spelling and grammetical errors this hole time. And yes, it somehow doesn't get any better than Zane.

How do you know this? I have dated everyone else in the universe.

Are you scared he might find someone better? I'm pretty confident he would have jumped ship a long time ago.

Is he your best friend as well as your lover? Yes, we have Best Friends necklaces. He's "Be Fri" and I'm "st ends".

Does he come first over everyone else in your life? Cat, Mom, My Car, Zane.

Would you die for him? Since he'd be the one pushing me, sure.

On a lighter note...

Whats the funniest thing you have ever done together? Been molested for our anniversary.

Say something that only you two understand: Leopard Convention

Do you have nick names for each other?

Does he make you laugh? More than anyone else I know.

Do you wrestle? UFC style.

His Favorites...

Food? Whatever I make for dinner.
Drink? Jack Daniels. Or water.
Sport? Football- Jets.
Past time? Magic: The Gathering
Animal? Buster.
Aftershave? Whatever his Mom bought him 5 years ago.
Clothing style? See above.
Band? Ececletic new things.
Music? Modern chill.

Your things....

Song? Saving it for the wedding. (To avoid complaints)
Place to hang out? At home.
Meal to cook together? Calzones.

Lasts...

Time you saw him? This morning before work.
Kissed him? This morning before work.
Spoke to him? Nope, I refuse to speak to him.
The last text he sent you? Debating my idea to purchase Cranium on a gift card.

When will you...

See him again? In 30 minutes if I play my cards right.
Tell him you love him again? When he earns it.

Have you ever...?

Spent the night together? No. He normally goes to the car to sleep at night.
Celebrated a holiday together? Every one since the beginning... pretty much.
Made him cry? I tell him they are happy tears.
Done anything spontaneous together? As often as possible.