Eighty-One

If this doesn't make you smile, I don't know what will...

I recently came across an article on NBC News about America's longest-married couple. Their 81st wedding anniversary is coming up. EIGHTY FIRST ANNIVERSARY. Unfortunately, that's longer than most of us will live. However, John, 102, and his wife Ann, 98, have well surpassed the life expectancy for both men and women, and they have lived almost their entire lives together. So what's their story exactly? Ann was actually set to marry a much older man whom her father had chosen, but to her father's suprise, she took off with John, and they eloped. 81 years later, here they are, still unconditionally in love with one another. I'm crying it's too cute. It's amazing to think of everything this couple has witnessed and been through. In an interview with NBC, John said, "We have watched the world change together." In response to how they've managed to stay together so long? Listen up boys! He says, "The key is to always agree with your wife." Wow. That's the best relationship advice I've heard in a long time. I think the best part of this love story is that they both appear to have many years ahead of them.

Now tell me this isn't the cutest couple you've ever seen?!

Ugh. So precious right?? I swear, I don't care how in love I am with someone... 81 years is a LONG time. I really do wish them the best and many more anniversarys to come!

Be spontaneous.

I guess this ties in with the whole eloping ordeal between John and Ann: spontaneity. I swear the best things are the things that just happen out of the blue. No planning. Nothing. They just.... happen. This goes for almost anything. Be spontaneous with your friends. Be spontaneous with your relationships. Be spontaneous with yourself. Now, DON'T go crazy with it, but a little spontaneity never killed anybody. Some of my most memorable nights spent with friends came out of completely random ideas. Unfortunately, I feel the best time to be spontaneous is the summer because there is less responsibilties, less everything to worry about. BUT it's always good to sneak in a little bit during the holiday season. Call up a friend and get hot chocolate and drive around listening to Christmas music and looking at Christmas lights. Or don't. Just, be spontaneous.


Stay classy,
Megan LouAnn