I can’t think of a better way to start my new personal column then by telling you that I have just spent fifteen of the best days of my life with a most remarkable loving guy.
Because this is the first of my ongoing personal posts, I thought I should start out by telling you a little bit about myself. People tell me I’m cute. I’ve got short shaggy blond hair, I’m six feet tall, have light blue or grey eyes (depending on my contacts) and dimples when I smile. I just bought a 2 new pairs of ‘Lucky’ jeans since I’ve got my 32 waist back now that I’m purposely the thinnest I’ve been in 20 years. I look great and it feels great!
OK, so what’s behind my eyes? Well, I’ve got two Master Degrees, I was a member of Mensa as a teen, I have an unbelievable amount of life experience and I truly I believe you have something to learn from everyone. I’ve run a corporation and built a great business from scratch. I’m a computer freak, I like electronics, I’m very creative, enjoy museums, photography, reading, and love music.
What’s in my heart? I’m a very warm, compassionate, sincere, fun, romantic, generous and loving guy. I’m truly a wonderful person. Yes, I can say that now. It’s taken a while but I can say it and I can look in the mirror and really mean it.
What’s in my day? A great new guy who’s smart, adorable, and has a beautiful heart. A few close friends, fun neighbors, some terrific Internet friends, a great place to live, a little dog, Thai Chi, music always playing, and a great passion to live for the moment.
I’ve learned that I should be treated only the way I feel I should be treated, and I will never again accept anything less. Never!
Packaging up a previous nightmare to make room for the rest of your life was'nt easy. I promised myself to let the process move at it’s own speed. When I was ready, I would ship off the old crap from the relationship nightmare that my ex created for me over 18 years. I also realized part of what I needed was to make sure every person along the original route would finally know the truth whether it was via this blog, or other means. Unlike my past eighteen years with him, this would no longer be his continuous abusive surprise package. The truth has been recently packaged on my terms because I was finally ready for everyone to know.
So the nightmare box is packed, a very careful route has been chosen. I can assure you that the route no longer includes how I live my daily life especially with a great new guy right next to me. I’ll be telling you more about him, and how a few brief hellos that we had a few years ago turned out now to be so much more. All about that in my next post.
My Continuing Story Of Love, Passion And Life
Michael
(doing the happy dance)
It's about time that some TOP QUALITY gentleman came along and swept you off your feet. Looks like keeping my fingers crossed (which makes typing damned hard by the way :) ) must've worked finally.
My hope for you is that the next 18 years are so thrilling, exciting, and full of everything your heart desires, that the previous 18 will disappear quicker than a gas attack during a windstorm. Then it should get even better than you thought possible after that.
Posted by: Vanyel | July 07, 2008 at 11:18 AM
Congratulations. Ain't good love wonderful?!
George and Ward
Posted by: Jordy | July 07, 2008 at 05:32 PM
Michael! I've been waiting almost a year (since I started reading this blog) to see this post! I'm so happy and proud of you. I can't wait to learn more about you and this new guy who has stolen your heart! I also hope to learn more about your degrees, your career and your many passions.
Best,
Richard
Posted by: Richard | July 07, 2008 at 07:48 PM
You sound so good. I am so happy that things have slowly fallen into place for you. Hope you'll stay in touch now that you have romance back in your life and have come back into your own. - Michael
Posted by: Michael | July 08, 2008 at 12:02 AM
It fills me with joy to see you happy! Love and time do heal every thing
Posted by: Chris | July 08, 2008 at 06:16 AM
Great news Michael, you deserve it, can't wait to hear more.
Posted by: Roger/San Diego | July 08, 2008 at 04:26 PM
I'm so glad to hear the good news, and happy you are able to box up the nightmare and let it go!
Posted by: photogreg | July 08, 2008 at 04:38 PM
Great Post! I wish you lots of good luck!
Posted by: Julis Sujai | July 08, 2008 at 10:54 PM
Such an inspiring post. Happy for you, really.
Keep up the great job with this blog. It has become very valuable to me.
Thanks a lot!
Posted by: girard | July 10, 2008 at 12:02 AM
OMG. I love your blog! It's so informative and all, and really, your relationship with Steven is inspiring. You're really a loving couple! I'm so glad I chanced upon this blog! Thank you so much!
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Welcome Josh, and thank you for the kind words.
Micahel
Posted by: Josh | October 15, 2008 at 10:37 PM