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catch of the week // JACLYN MCANARNEY
our weekly peek at a fish in the KU sea.
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Ideal dare: I'd love something informal like going to a KU or Royals game, or get all dressed up for a night out on the Plaza.
Hobbies/interests: I really like peoplewatching (especially in front of Wesco).
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watching (especially in front of Wescoe), road trips, Franzia and tequila (but not in the same night), trashy reality TV and anything involving the beach or a pool.
Major turn ons: I have a soft spot for tall, dark and handsome guys but my real weakness is accents. I don't care if it's an accent from another state or another country — I think they're all sexy. I also tend to go for quieter, shy guys since I'm really outgoing, but occasionally I'll go for a loud, funny guy that can always get my attention.
Notices first in a potential partner: Three very sexy components that work every time smile, confidence and a sense of humor.
Major turn offs: Guys who think that chivalry is dead.
Ideal getaway location: I'd say anywhere warm with an ocean, a beach and a bar. Preferably outside of the U.S.
Dream job: I'd love to have my own TV show on the Travel Channel or Food Network. It'd totally be the life to get paid to travel around the world and test out the food and different hotels and resorts.
Favorite food: I love anything Italian.
Favorite quote "Well, that went over like a fart in church!"
// LINDSAY CLEEK
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how we met // MATT CAIN AND LAUREN BYERS
A couple months later, Cain finally worked up the courage to ask Byers on a real date. Since they both liked the movie *Saw*, Cain and Byers decided to go see *Saw II* together. Ever since that date, the couple has been together and watch another *Saw* movie on their anniversary.
After the dance, Cain and Byers ended up at the same party, where they finally got some alone time. Byers asked Cain why he didn't take her to the dance. "I've taken you to so many dances that I didn't want to keep taking up your time," he said.
all great relationships had to start somewhere.
For the next three years, the Overland Park seniors became really good friends. They attended several dances together, but when the senior homecoming dance came along, Byers went with another guy.
"It's a good thing they keep making those movies." Byers says with a laugh.
Matt Cain and Lauren Byers grew up two blocks from each other, attended the same middle and high school, but didn't meet until sitting next to each other in the trumpet section of the Blue Valley North High School band.
As seniors with chemical engineering jobs waiting in Beaumont, Texas, Cain and Byers contemplated the next step of their relationship.
During winter break, Cain got a blessing from Byers' dad, stepmother and brother
// KATY SAUNDERS
and bought a ring. Before the couple left for a ski trip to Keystone, Colo., Cain told Byers he had a surprise for her, but she'd have to wait a little longer. They drove to Keystone and spent a day on the mountains with no surprise. After a couple of runs down the slopes the second day, Cain stopped and said, "Look at the view."
The couple is planning a winter wedding in Kansas City in December 2011.
Cain pulled the ring out, got down one knee and asked, "Will you marry me?" Byers said yes and wore the ring as a necklace for the rest of the day so she wouldn't lose it skiing.
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Surprise on the slopes, Matt Can, Overland Park senior proposed to Lauren Byers, Overland Park senior, during a ski trip to Colorado over winter break