Did you know the man of my dreams was the proud grower of a mullet and a myriad of other shameless hairstyles? Don’t believe me? Lets take a little man-hair-glory-tour.

Today is April 29th, 2009. Exactly 2 years ago I took the biggest, craziest risk of my life and told him I was falling for him. We made it “official” if you will. We had been just-friends-up-to-that-point and I wasn’t sure where I stood. I had just returned from a month in Taiwan/India where I have never been more addicted to skype chat in my life.

It was my turn to lay my cards on the table and put my heart out there. Let me specify, De Wet had already told me where he stood, he was waiting on me at this point. I had never done this in my 24 years on the planet! I didn’t sleep the night before. I prayed like a mad women. I begged God to stop me. I was so scared of the emotional risk and hurting this man.

I knew where this was going in the end. I knew I would take a step off the deep end and marry this guy.

Yes, this guy.

Don’t ask me how, I just knew.

De Wet was not who I expected. AT ALL. Can you blame me? Are you seeing these photos? He was the guy with the mullet. He was the active snow-boarder type. I run a freelance business and read in my spare time. A nerd, total nerd.

It was such a strange fit at first that most people who knew us were just dumbfounded that they had never seen it before. For 4 years, no one else had seen it!

I judged this book by its cover. I looked past this gem of a man. I didn’t have a clue what I needed. I was an idiot. I take full responsibility for that.

This was us that morning, all high on euphoria and I Can’t Believe This is Happening-ness. Wow, 2 years feels like a lifetime!

The next day I almost threw up. I have never had a day of doubt and confusion like that day ever. Had I made a huge mistake? We cried and prayed together that day. We sat in silence. We took a huge leap of faith. I haven’t felt that way since. Peace washed over me and I’m still bathing in it.

Today we celebrate the best risk of our lives. Today I celebrate the man that totally threw me a curveball. Who surprised me with his character. Who slowly won my heart with his humor, integrity, and dedication. Who stunned me with the caliber of man he was under THAT HAIR!

What is the greatest risk you have ever taken? How did you feel afterwards?

PS: We have a mutual insurance policy now. If he ever grows another mullet, I shave my head. Deal.