I met my first boyfriend and quickly became involved in a spirit-breaking relationship. This lasted for a few years, and during the course I met his friends and family and we all got along famously. He was a karaoke DJ, so I got into singing karaoke. After finally having the courage to leave him, I moved out and took my dreams back.
One night a year later, I won a karaoke contest singing the song “Ballroom Blitz” and won a $50 prize, and stashed the money to use on “something perfect.” Time went by, I forgot about the money, and I started talking more and more with Aaron, my ex’s brother, who lives in Chicago. We had been great friends from the start. He suggested I visit sometime, but it didn’t seem possible because I lived in a tiny rural town in South Eastern Ohio, eight hours away. We didn’t talk for a little while, and we even started talking to other people. I read about feng shui and started re-arranging and organizing my apartment, with the intentions of “making room” for a mate. I randomly requested Memorial Day Weekend off thinking I could spend it with family, but on Thursday night decided to drive to Chicago using my prize money as gas money.
I called him and asked if it was cool, he excitingly told me yes. I drove up the next morning by myself, never having driven that far alone or in the city. We had the most amazing weekend! He was such a gentleman and we instantly fell in love. I went back home, but moved within the month to the city! All that house organization made is extremely easy to move! On the way, we got stuck in traffic and my car not only started overheating, but running out of gas as well. Full of faith, we pressed on and made it just fine. Aaron is amazing and his family is still great and understanding . I love the city and all the opportunities! I once requested information from an art school in Chicago, because I want to study fashion. I put the pamphlet away because it didn’t seem feasible, and then I found it again after I moved. I plan to start school next year. If it hadn’t been for my ex-boyfriend, one of the hardest things I’ve had to go through, I wouldn’t have met Aaron or be able to fulfill my dreams! To top everything off, my karaoke contest song choice “Ballroom Blitz” was also sang by Tia Carrere in the movie Wayne’s World, which takes place in… Chicago!
