I tried to believe her, but it seemed like wishful thinking to me. I didn't want to wait for the right moment to hit. I wanted to make it hit. I just didn't know how.

But as it turned out, the right moment was closer than I thought. And all thanks to the state fair.

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For anyone who's never been to a state fair, it may seem like a weird event to be excited about. But they're massive, multi-day events full of just about anything you could ask for: rides, concessions, and all sorts of exhibits and performances. I was skeptical the first time Drew dragged me along with...