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So, there I was, standing on the dance floor of one of McAllen’s most prestigious nightclubs, The Thirsty Monkey. As the designated driver that night, it was my task to make sure that all of my buddies made it home safely. I looked over at my friend Josh and said "Hey dude, look at that girl standing at the window over there.” He said, "Who, bro?" I said, "The girl over there next to the loser passed out in the window by the front door." He said “Yeah, I saw her.” I told him that she was super pretty and I wanted to talk to her. Right when I said that, I turned to look at her again and she caught me. She walked up to me and said, "What are you looking at?" I said, "Hi, my name is Chris." She continued to stare at me with a blank expression so I said the same statement, this time in Spanish "Mi nombre es Chris." She continued to look at me blankly so I asked her in Spanish, "Do you speak English?" She looked at me angrily this time and said, "Of course I speak English!" We talked and talked about everything two people can talk about for almost 45 seconds. She glanced over her shoulder and looked back at me with panic on her face and said "OH MY GOSH, TAKE MY NUMBER ALREADY!" I was caught off guard and fumbled with my phone entering her number. The next day, and for the next month, we talked and texted every day, having lunch almost every day at her work in the hospital. I asked her after 4 months to move out of The Valley and move in with me to a small town outside of San Antonio. She did, and everything has fallen into place since then. We have built a life that helps both of us to become better people and I am so excited to continue to grow with her.

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Part of the story written above&nbsp;by my very funny fiance is true.. some of it is entertainment, but I will let him have this one ! He definitely&nbsp;tried! 

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Hillside Boutique Hotel

Near North Star MallMake yourself at home in one of the 141 air-conditioned rooms featuring LCD televisions. Complimentary wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature designer toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.With a stay at Aloft San Antonio Airport in San Antonio (North San Antonio - SAT), you'll be a 1-minute drive from North Star Mall and 8 minutes from San Antonio Zoo and Aquarium.  This hotel is 7.1 mi (11.5 km) from Fort Sam Houston and 7.8 mi (12.6 km) from Pearl District.Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.  North Star Mall - 0.8 km / 0.5 mi  Quarry Golf Club - 4.9 km / 3 mi  Alamo Quarry Market - 6 km / 3.7 mi  Wonderland of the Americas Mall - 7.2 km / 4.5 mi  Marion Koogler McNay Art Museum - 9 km / 5.6 mi  University of Texas Health and Science Center at San Antonio - 9.4 km / 5.9 mi  McAllister Park - 9.8 km / 6.1 mi  South Texas Medical Center - 9.8 km / 6.1 mi  San Antonio Central Library - 10.4 km / 6.5 mi  San Antonio Zoo and Aquarium - 10.4 km / 6.5 mi  Witte Museum - 10.8 km / 6.7 mi  Trinity University - 10.8 km / 6.7 mi  Huebner Oaks - 10.9 km / 6.8 mi  CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Hospital - Medical Center - 11.1 km / 6.9 mi  Travis Park - 11.1 km / 6.9 mi  The preferred airport for Aloft San Antonio Airport is San Antonio Intl. Airport (SAT) - 4.3 km / 2.7 mi Be sure to enjoy recreational amenities including an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center. This hotel also features complimentary wireless Internet access and a picnic area. Getting to nearby attractions is a breeze with the complimentary area shuttle that operates within 3 mi.Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, express check-in, and express check-out. Planning an event in San Antonio? This hotel has facilities measuring 518 square feet (48 square meters), including a meeting room. A roundtrip airport shuttle is complimentary (available 24 hours).Enjoy a meal at the restaurant or snacks in the hotel's coffee shop/café. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a fee.

Aloft San Antonio Airport

Near North Star MallMake yourself at home in one of the 291 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and LCD televisions. Your bed comes with down comforters and premium bedding. Complimentary wired and wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming provides entertainment. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.With a stay at DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel San Antonio Airport in San Antonio (North San Antonio - SAT), you'll be a 1-minute drive from North Star Mall and 8 minutes from Fort Sam Houston.  This hotel is 6.6 mi (10.7 km) from San Antonio Zoo and Aquarium and 6.9 mi (11.1 km) from Pearl District.Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.  North Star Mall - 1 km / 0.6 mi  Quarry Golf Club - 3.9 km / 2.4 mi  Alamo Quarry Market - 4 km / 2.5 mi  Marion Koogler McNay Art Museum - 7.5 km / 4.7 mi  Wonderland of the Americas Mall - 7.9 km / 4.9 mi  Witte Museum - 9.3 km / 5.8 mi  McAllister Park - 9.6 km / 6 mi  Japanese Tea Gardens - 9.8 km / 6.1 mi  Fort Sam Houston - 10 km / 6.2 mi  Joint Base San Antonio - 10 km / 6.2 mi  Trinity University - 10 km / 6.2 mi  Kiddie Park - 10.2 km / 6.3 mi  San Antonio Botanical Gardens - 10.2 km / 6.4 mi  The DoSeum - 10.4 km / 6.4 mi  San Antonio Zoo and Aquarium - 10.7 km / 6.6 mi  The preferred airport for DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel San Antonio Airport is San Antonio Intl. Airport (SAT) - 2.8 km / 1.8 mi Be sure to enjoy recreational amenities, including an outdoor pool, a spa tub, and a 24-hour fitness center. This hotel also features complimentary wireless Internet access, gift shops/newsstands, and wedding services. Guests can get around on the complimentary shuttle, which operates within 2 miles.Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and dry cleaning/laundry services. A roundtrip airport shuttle is complimentary (available 24 hours).Satisfy your appetite for lunch or dinner at the hotel's restaurant, Cascabel Restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Buffet breakfasts are served on weekdays from 6 AM to 10:30 AM and on weekends from 7 AM to 11 AM for a fee.

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