It Happened

So this has been a much-anticipated event in my life, and it finally happened! About four days ago, I had my first kiss!!!!! It also happened to be my first date, but it's not like I just met the guy or anything. I've known him for a while now, and it was high time we actually went on a date together. It was also slightly obvious that this was going to happen, as we almost exclusively texted each other all summer - and by that I mean he was the only guy I texted and I was the only girl he texted (which he specifically told me) - and there were a lot of feelings going on between us. Now, don't take this as me saying I'm DATING this guy now; on the other hand don't take it as something that will become a regular thing with me - I am NOT that kind of girl! But while I'm fairly sure it wasn't his first kiss, I think it was quite special, mainly because of all the affection that built up to this splendid moment in my life. I just never thought before that I'd be special enough to someone to actually experience this "rite of passage" that girls hold dear in their hearts. It just seemed that little old me was too below the radar to ever attract anyone to me that much. And now that I've been kissed by a rather lovely boy, I feel like I can conquer anything! I know one's self-esteem shouldn't be dependent on any significant other in their life, but that's not what this is. This is more of a reaffirmation of my confidence, since it existed already; now it just means I needn't worry about impressing BOYS specifically, because apparently that can happen on its own without me putting in effort, because I didn't this time; it kind of just happened. So ya, I am pretty sure I am an actual woman now, because what differentiates a girl from a woman is confidence, strength, and independence. At the same time, I totally freaked out like a girl when I got back to my dorm, and my friends did too! Well what are we supposed to do? It's not a girl thing - it's a FEMALE thing! We all do it! So that's about the most exciting thing to happen to me for a good long while now... Did I mention that he's incredibly sweet?! He never stops saying the most thoughtful things and sweet compliments and he always cares about what's going on in my life, and he's kind and a gentleman, and he just really knows how to treat a girl! I feel so blessed! And he's charming, might I add, and funny, and he gets sarcasm, which is a MUST, and he doesn't do the kinds of activities I dislike, and he is just so so thoughtful! I almost can't believe it! But enough about that sweet sweet boy...