I have fallen head-over-heels in love with Reanna, and she loves me back. I’m very happy. In my honest and totally objective opinion, she is about the best person ever. She is very, very smart, creative, brave, athletic, adventurous, loving, beautiful, sexy, and fun. She’s a great writer, rock climber, and conversation partner. Her family is amazing. She laughs at my jokes. She loves to dance with me. She loves how sensitive I am.
Unfortunately for us, we will live 425.6 miles apart for the next two years. We’re working out how to do that sustainably. I think we can.
Here are some photos and a video of us during our last few minutes together for nearly three months. We were trying out different facial expressions.
Pleasant
Sad
Surprised
Terrified
Angry
Disgusted
Ashamed
Kissy
The video below was impromptu, and is, in Reanna’s (totally objective) words, “sick cute,” so watch at your own risk if you can’t hack that kind of thing. I wrote for YouTube, “Our last few minutes together for three months. ‘I love you.’ Gratuitous kissing. She stabs me in the eye with her glasses. Not for the faint of heart.”
Nathen's Miraculous Escape 
October 1, 2009 at 9:36 pm
disgusting. but seriously, you’re gonna have to work on those facial expressions. you just look in-love in all of them.
October 1, 2009 at 9:42 pm
Yes. I notice we especially had a hard time looking sad.
October 3, 2009 at 4:28 pm
Awwwwwwwww!
But srsly Nathen, I’m so so so happy for you!
October 4, 2009 at 3:52 pm
That’s so sweet I’m diabetic now.
October 4, 2009 at 7:03 pm
Nathen, your terrified look is actually scary! Makes me want to hold you and say, “It’s ok, honey, it’s alright. Nothin’ to be afraid of. It’s just a camera.”
Love, Mom
October 11, 2009 at 3:02 pm
AWESOME
October 11, 2009 at 6:28 pm
OMG – She is beautiful and compliments you very, very well. I am so happy for you <3
October 11, 2009 at 10:46 pm
OMG you are so right! Thanks, Rachel.
January 24, 2010 at 11:45 pm
Dear Nathen and Reanna,
You two are adorable and these pics remind me of some wonderful pictures of Mikaela and Brandon…Hmmmmm! :-) So excited for you both. Life will be a wonderful adventure! Love you and big hugs,
Aunt Ruth
January 24, 2010 at 11:55 pm
Thanks Aunt Ruth! I’ll always remember that you were the first to call it.
Love,
Nathen