A letter for....him.

Today I was digging through some old files from High School. This one I thought was particularly fun. I remember the assignment. Senior year English class, we were assigned to write a letter to anyone in the world. This is who I chose, and what I had to say. Enjoy :)

Dear Future Husband,

Allow me to introduce myself, I’m Sarah. I know we don’t know each other but I love you. I know—it’s a pretty bold statement to make seeing as we've never met, or maybe we have... and I just don’t know it yet. However, given the current lack of interest I have for the boys in my High School, I’m going to go with—we haven’t. Let me tell you about myself.

I love shopping, dressing up, flowers and romantic comedies, but I’ll be honest— I definitely have a little tomboy in me. In fact, from grades 1^st-5^th I refused to wear anything pink, flowery, sparkly or sequenced. I always had a hat backwards and was the girl out playing football with the boys at recess (and could throw the ball just about as good as any of them too, may I add) It wasn't until I realized my life long elementary school crush probably wouldn't like me if I dressed like a boy. There began, my new wardrobe. Pink? Fine. Flowery? Sometimes. Sparkly or Sequenced......just couldn't go that far.

I hope you like blondes, because I am one. I am also blue eyed, and 5’4”. I’m still hoping to grow maybe another inch or two, but don’t get your hopes up. I am a pony-tail with blue jeans kind of girl and just last year was my first encounter with makeup. Stressful, but I think I’m getting the hang of it. I love the summer.  I would spend my entire summer in a bathing suit if it were my choice. Surfing, skimboarding, swimming, boating—you name it, I love it. My favorite spot—Kennebunkport Maine. I've gone here since I was a young girl and the little town will forever hold some of my most precious memories.

I may first come across as shy if I don’t know a lot of people in the group. But, trust me—I’m not. I love getting to know people and lightening the mood with a cheesy joke or comment. I love to laugh, and be goofy, especially with close friends. I love music and art and anything that puts life's feelings into perspective. There is definitely a deep side to me many never get a chance to see. You will. Some say my eyes and smile are my best features, but I guess you’ll be the judge of that.

I have two pet peeves that you should be aware of so as to not ruin your chances. The first—the word moist. I have no idea why, but since about the 8^th grade whenever I hear that word I cringe and get this awful feeling in my mouth as if I just ate something so incredibly sour that my jaw was going to fall off. Weird. I know. The second—when people don’t know north from south and say things like “I’m going to drive up to Boston” when they are in New Hampshire. Boston is south people. You drive DOWN. .....besides that, I’m not bothered easily.

Maybe you are a hockey player?I have seemed to have a thing for those boys in the past. But no...maybe basketball? or Soccer? Or all three.  Have you ever been in love? Are you tall? short?  blonde? .... I've always loved the surfer boy blonde look. Then again, tall dark and handsome catches my eye too. I've never been one to have a "type" ...but I guess you're it. What's the hardest thing you've ever had to do? What is your number one fear? ...I wish I knew more about you. I guess all I really know is that I love you. 

I recently started going to the LDS Church and it’s something I have grown to love. I am not yet a member but hope to be soon. I wonder what your thoughts are on this. I hope you are religious too. 

I hate it, but I am an only child. I’m not going to limit my options, but I will say that I have always dreamed of marrying someone with a big family. What can I say; I want my children to have cousins. If you’re Mormon, this probably won’t be a problem. But I will also warn you, I hope you like kids because I want a lot of them.

I am a sucker for a guy with dimples. Being  deep and a gentleman are two things I will not sacrifice and being athletic and  romantic are two things I hope for. When you meet me, smile. It’s the first thing I notice. I will take a picnic over a fancy dinner and a log cabin over a mansion any day. I want to be a school teacher, but I often wonder if there’s something else I’d rather like.  I dance alone in my room, eat strawberries by the bucket, write poems I’d never share, absolutely hate math, and never have been able to do a cartwheel. I love soccer, softball, basketball ...pretty much all sports, and I hate to say it, but if you’re a Yankees fan, there is no hope for us.

At any given time in my life, I always have had a best friend. Call it the only child syndrome by lack of having siblings my age, but I cherish these relationships above most anything. I know someday that will be you. Like any teenage girl, I think about you often and wonder where you are and how we will meet. I wish I knew the right numbers to dial to be able to call and speak with you. I miss you, thanks for listening. I hope you are doing well and that you are happy. 

I guess I’ll be seeing you someday soon...

With Love, 

Sarah



Never did I ever imagine JUST how lucky I would be to have this "mystery" man be Scot. So happy that "someday soon" has come.