You're My Inspiration

Nancy, I'd like to thank you for coming into my life. A friend recently told me that people come into our lives for either a season, a reason, or a lifetime. While all of these apply, the biggest reason was to help mentor me through the darkness of my separation and divorce. Your example taught me that even though it was not going to be easym there was happiness and light at the end of the tunnel. You yourself went through a terrible life with your ex-husband and watched your world crumble around you. But you fought back, even when maybe you wanted to throw in the towel. You are the quintessential survivor. But not only have you survived, you have thrived. You have your own successful business, you have a lovely home with lots of wonderful family and friends, two great kids, and now, NOW, you have found the long-awaited true love of your life! In a most least-expected way, you bumped into each other in line at a Starbucks and fell in-love instantly. You couldnt have been more star-crossed, if you tried. A year later, you are married and happier than ever. Oh sure, you have your share of lifes challenges. But I just love to hear you say that he takes your breath-away and brings you such joy and happiness. Your experience tells me that there is always hope. That even through all the crap life has to give you, in the end, you can still find happiness. And that despair can lead to fulfillment, if you just keep chipping away at it, each day. Thank you for showing me that fairy-tales do come true. I hope that you will always be in my life, for more than just a season, or a reason. I have a feeling that as I find my own happiness, I'll need you to help put it into perspective and make sure I am not missing making the most of it.

Nancy and George,

I wish you all the happiness life can afford. When times get tough, you'll love each other, no matter what. That you never give up on each other and climb those mountains and sail above the clouds together.

With love and deep respect,

Your friend,

Chris.

Letter to eHarmony

Nov 22, 2008:

"Siobhan was one of my matches, that I chose to communicate with. She contacted me, first, and I am glad she did. On our first meeting, she told me she knew what she wanted and was willing to go after it. I am glad I was the one she wanted. It was really easy to let my guard down, with her. I felt like I could tell her anything, and vice versa, she could tell me anything. As I got to know her better, I realized that we had a much deeper chemistry than I had initially anticipated. A poet once said: "I not only love you for who you are, but for who I am when I'm with you." When I am with Siobhan, I feel wonderful all over. She has the ability to put a perma-smile on my face, whether we are on the phone, chatting over email or face-to-face. It is simply marvelous how she makes me feel. We make each other laugh and we both appreciate each other's desire to explore the deep and the emotional. We share many interests, and we are able to teach each other wonderful, new things. It's great that we both have the desire to learn and be open-minded. Without going into too much intimate detail, I'll say that sex is terrific, with her. We are both on the same page, when it comes to our passions. I guess time will tell if what we currently share, lasts. Right now, we see each other about twice a week, given our busy schedules. We both have FT jobs and kids, but we talk every day on the phone and email. I dont think there is any couple who sends each other more YouTube links of romantic songs. I dont know if we'll take it to the next level, one day. I mean, if we move in together or get married, but right now she makes me very happy and I am just going to ride this wave and she wear it takes us. I have met many wonderful women on eHarmony. My experience with this dating service has been very positive and I always recommend it to anyone serious about finding a mate. Thank you eHarmony for providing a wonderful service and for ultimately matching me with a woman who makes each day feel complete."

Learning to Lose

A quote by my hero, Valentino Rossi (Nov 21, 2008)

"...I learnt to lose, which is an important thing because everybody loses sometimes. The style and the character that you show when you lose is so important for when trying to win another time."