and then i met aubry.

  bad picture, but lots of mexican-italian love happening

happy birthday, aub oh aub! not sure where this little phrase we
exchange started, but it's here to stay. here's 10 reasons why the
phrase, "and then i met aubry" must be said:

1. i knew nothing about cell phones, digital cameras, and
laptops...and then i met aubry.

2. running was kind of my thing, and then i met aubry who invited me
to be on her wasatch back team, and now running is like totally my
thing.

3. i grew up eating pre-made hard tacos from the box...and then i met aubry.

4. trips to vegas were with my family and we didn't go anywhere near
the strip...and then i met aubry.

5. i used to only drink water...and then i met aubry (crystal lite, dc...).

6. i had about 8 shirts in my closet...and then i met aubry (do you
still have that j. crew sweater? i want i want!).

7. i washed my hands with softsoap...and then i met aubry (heavenly,
lemony goodness).

8. i had never eaten the word's best breakfast (tortillas and
eggs...wow)...and then i met aubry.

9. thought my love affair with colorado  might be a tad annoying to
others...and then i met aubry...who celebrated my 100% colorado-ness.

10. i had to figure everything out myself. get myself out of every
bind. create my own crafts. answer my own questions. give myself
advice. and then i met aubry...the most giving, selfless, supportive,
drop anything and help friend.

while so many of these things are trivial and superficial, they matter
to me. they are funny and memorable and special. maybe just to you and
i, but that's all that counts. i love you, aubry...i'll be saying,
"and then i met aubry" for the rest of my life.