Keep It Competitive, Keep 'Em Around"

I date on Skype/Facetime for about 87% of the time.  Sadly, that's an actual calculated percentage.  Although we aren't dating under normal conditions, we do have some parrallels to typical couples.

• He'll ask me: In our relationship that means he'll call me first.
• If one of needs to use the restroom we still excuse ourselves from the room as the other person patiently waits.   
• I sometimes shower and get ready twice in a day before I talk to him. I've been informed that the iPhone's resolution is "mind blowing" which means any eyeliner smudge or snarl in my hair could be easily detected.
• Matt is really good at complimenting, but unlike most couples he may ask me to move away or come closer to the screen so that he can appropraitely make commentary.  I sense at these moments Siri is rolling her eyes.

Today, was no different.  On this date, I did not wear a little black dress.  We did not go to dinner and a movie.  Instead we continued the tradition of running our relationship in an athetlic way.  The secret to a successful relationship is: "keep it competitive, keep 'em around." 

Matt wanted to walk around the Axman store, which quickly turned in to a competition.  We decided we could buy whatever random mix for the other person, and they were allowed to add 6 items pf their choosing at the end.   Our current goal is to create something out of a bunch of junk, or "functional material" depending on if you're talking to me or Matt.  As we were checking out we explained to the guy our project and it's purpose.  He looked less than impressed, and shamingly asked me if I wanted another bowl because I had grabbed two lids.  I confidently told him that was intentional.  The fact that it became intentional only after he brought this mistake to my attention isn't something I needed to give Matt or Cashier Rob the satisfaction of explaining.  Cashier Rob, suggested we use facebook to declare a winner. We'll post the final products when we finsih them sometime this week.  Before voting begins, if anyone needs a free babysitter, compliment, or maid please let me know. 

 

(Matt with the supplies I bought for him to use)

 

 

(Me with the supplies Matt bought for me to use.  The nervous look on my face is strategy....I'm trying to falesly build his confidence)