I'm debating on whether I should delete my blogger, or keep it in case one day I decide to include it in my memoirs (HAHA!).

When I was a little girl, I thought I could only be with and marry someone who had as many syllables as my name did (possible early OCD?): Alyzzah Nicole Torres Raymundo (syllable count: 10); and who had as many letters as my name held (letter count: 27). He had to like the color blue and not make fun of me for it because it was a boy's color. He also had to like horses and plan to own and ride one with me everyday. He had to be able to know how to play an instrument because music always helps me sleep. Of course the list goes on, but I'm sure you get my drift.



It's been roughly 6 years since I've first met him, but he continues to put a smile on my face every day. Despite my serious cases of being highly annoying, he's been learning how to deal and is dealing. He likes to make me mad out of pure satisfaction on his part, but I'm okay with that. He's helped me toughen up in this brutal society, and in turn, I've learned how to pick fights with him (that's what you get, haha). He's not perfect, but I love him just the way he is: loving, caring, and a down-right jerk. He protects me at all costs, and provides for me when he knows I need help. He lets me barbarically murder his bellybutton, and risks getting punched in the face when he tries to tickle me, but he knows how to calm me down when anxiety kicks my shins.



Jeffrey Paulo Quirong Mendoza. 8 syllables, 26 letters -- already my requirements had failed. But as the years pass, and as I delve deeper into our relationship, I forget all about my OCD with these syllables and letters and I've learned to love him beyond the name. As stupid as it may sound, for people like me, it was an OCD battle well fought and I have Jeff to thank for, haha! And I was in luck, too! He loves the color blue; and he doesn't want a horse, but when we're in his car, we're riding on 198 horses; and he plays the guitar so I can knock out in seconds. So I guess everything did work out on my end! He's amazing and I could'nt have asked for anything better than this. I love you pa, thank you for E V E R Y T H I N G and I mean, EVERYTHING -- you should know.



Also, I'd personally like to thank everyone who's played a significant part of our journey, particularly to all of my best friends (you know who you guys are!) and the people who've come into our lives. Thanks for supporting the growth and continuously being there for us. Most especially, thank you Lord God, for bringing us together and being the stronghold of our love for each other. Truly grateful, I am!




Yeah, yeah -- the last part sounded like my Academy Award acceptance speech. "And the award for Best Actress in a dramatic role goes to..." -___- Haha (: