Today, my beloved Fishdog and I are celebrating our 13th wedding anniversary.
Here’s how I met my perfect man…
The prologue to our story is that I dated a boy off and on for 4 years. It turned into a fairly unhealthy relationship. Basically, we became so used to each other, it was hard to imagine not being together. And, I realized that at 23, I was way too young to be settling. So, I kicked him to the curb.
Fast forward 3 months. The ex is pseudo stalking me. I’m on a date with a bartender and the ex shows up. I’m thinking, Wow, could this get worse?
No. It got better.
In walks the Fishdog. When I first saw him, I thought maybe it was the hangover causing all that woo-woo stuff going on inside me. It certainly wasn’t my date who was doing that to me. And the only feelings I had about my Ex at that time aren’t printable.
But, everytime I looked at this new guy, the woo-woo stuff happened.
I find out he’s one of my college buddy’s oldest friends. He had just graduated from college and had moved back into Little Rock.
He and I chatted for a while that night and when I left, I told my friend that he was the man I would marry.
And 15 months later, I did.
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Bitchin' Fiction: Musings by author Melissa McKenzie / Melissa Francis 
What a great pic, Mel!I wish you and Fishdog many more happy years together!smooches to both of you!
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Wow-what a lovely story Mel-congratulations!
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Happy Anniversary!Many more happy years for you both.
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No fair. You got boobs. (Happy Anniversary anyway.)
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You two are just so darn cute!! Happy anniversary! 🙂
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Yeah, I had great boobs. (note the word HAD in that sentence)OH, and a waist. I had a waist. Sigh.Thanks for the well-wishes guys. We were pretty darn cute, despite the fact it was the early 90s and the picture shows it! LOL
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Hey I remember those boobs! that was a good day for the Francis famly. If only I would have met you first, then you and me could have done well you know and well you know……. Am I talking about my sis like this. uuuuuughcongrats you two. keep what ever up you got going.(this means you Fishgog)
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Ug, Bonehead. I’m much happier as your sister than I would’ve been as “uh, you know.”Hugs! Come home soon!
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Happy Anniversary, Mel and Fishdog!Great pic!
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What a great story :)Happy anniversary to you and Fishdog, Mel!
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Congratulations!As best man, I will take full credit for your continuing wedded bliss.Unfortunately I don’t remember all of the wedding details. I do remember a bottle of tequila (in the church)…
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mercy, look at that hair and those glasses.and those waists!thanks for all the fung!
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And many, MANY more glorious years to come, I hope!
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Happy Anniversary!! Love the hook up story too!
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Do you think it’s a coincidence that we both posted pics of cake today? Yes, I know that’s not really the main subject of your picture but work with me.HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!
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ok…so what’s the significance of 897 ??? i see it is on the flophaus blog as well
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wouldn’t you like to know!not gonna tell. but it has something to do with your nephew, a coke can and a spoon.
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I thought it was a cup and a fork.
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