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I will be Mrs. Tallman ...background story!

Our story began August 20th, 2017 when through a fluke we got paired up to work a 12 hour shift together. Benjamin proved to be an incredible listener and super easy to talk to. This one shift turned into many more as Ben went to the supervisor (unbeknownst to me) requesting the same schedule. These shifts proved to be a highlight in my week and I couldn't wait to get on the truck every other Sunday with Benjamin. I cannot tell you when we started dating, but our first time meeting up to study (outside of work) was October 12th after school in a Starbucks in Grimsby, ON. Benjamin was a once in a lifetime friend and I was growing to admire and respect the man I saw in him. Finally, our school semester was over and we were able to spend a bit more time together and getting to know each others families. He fit into my family so well from day one. My siblings adored him as he took time to listen to them and be interested in their lives! Christmas together was amazing...and then it was back to school for both of us. Benjamin was entering his last semester at Niagara College and I was starting second year! We spent as much time together as possible, studying, running through scenarios, and hiking the trails! Benjamin graduated with honours in April and we went to a show in London together to celebrate. This began his stent of hard core studying for his A-EMCA. Throughout the winter and spring we had been talking about our future together and what that would look like. We talked about where we wanted to go and how we didn't want to spend it apart. On July 27th, 2018 Benjamin brought me to the chair in the living room and sat me down. He pulled out the most beautiful ring and asked me if I would be his wife.
We are terrible with dates. We have no idea when we officially started dating. We have no idea when we officially got engaged (unless you count when I got the ring). However, we do hope we will have a date SOON as to the wedding!
There is nothing about our story that I would change. There is nothing that I would have wanted to see play out differently. Even though both Ben and I had said we wouldn't start a relationship till we were done school - it couldn't have happened at a better time. Somethings...just happen. They happen for a reason, WHEN they're supposed to happen! Don't ever rush anything. Life isn't a race. We found each other when we weren't looking and it turned out to be the best thing that has ever happened to either of us!
All of our stories are different! 
What's yours?

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