tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14457001.post115541737557368539..comments2024-01-31T09:33:05.146-08:00Comments on Two World Collision: A Romance That Is Mutual And ReciprocalErichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03948061964482528393noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14457001.post-1157746264957147152006-09-08T13:11:00.000-07:002006-09-08T13:11:00.000-07:00Oh shoot :( (Scratch the comment I made on that l...Oh shoot :( (Scratch the comment I made on that last post).<BR/><BR/>I just have to believe you will be with someone. You are too wonderful to *not* find your soulmate!<BR/><BR/>If it's any help, my hubby thought we were moving along too fast and wanted to be friends.....and about 2 weeks later we were dating ;)<BR/><BR/>Things can change in the blink of an eye. I'm just sorry you're sad right now :( ((((Hugs))))The Rainbow Zebrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10556423049067122472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14457001.post-1156389191032924732006-08-23T20:13:00.000-07:002006-08-23T20:13:00.000-07:00Eric - I second Tahir's analysis of At Swim, Two B...Eric - <BR/><BR/>I second Tahir's analysis of At Swim, Two Boys. <BR/><BR/>I found it "by chance" at the library before I was even out to myself. It was so moving. I cried, too.<BR/><BR/>I've read it twice in as many years. Great read!<BR/><BR/>-Steve (Ps403)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14457001.post-1155702788609651252006-08-15T21:33:00.000-07:002006-08-15T21:33:00.000-07:00awww!!! you guys are so awesome....thanks Christin...awww!!! you guys are so awesome....thanks Christine, Matt, Joon, and Tahir. i appreciate your encouragement and the fact that you relate.<BR/><BR/>sigh...what are we gonna do? <BR/><BR/>Joon i love seeing you and Alan so happy! =)<BR/><BR/>Christine - one day. someone. oh hey by the way, i've got it on my radar to make my way to Colorado! maybe sometime next year.<BR/><BR/>Matt - i'll think often about that day when i was given that small red and yellow flower. maybe i'll see him again in michigan when i go to see his duckies. =P<BR/><BR/>Tahir - yep, a book can be a good distraction. i'll typically go to the movies for the same reason - escaping into another world and another story not my own. i love books that bring out emotion from the reader. if i get a chance, i'll check it out. thanks!<BR/><BR/>Me and the guy i mentioned in this post are still hanging out as friends. He's a great guy with a huge heart. Take care everyone!<BR/><BR/>EricErichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03948061964482528393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14457001.post-1155604490870417882006-08-14T18:14:00.000-07:002006-08-14T18:14:00.000-07:00Sadly, I was able to connect with everything you w...Sadly, I was able to connect with everything you wrote Eric, but I pray that God gives you the desire of your heart brother. <BR/><BR/>Seeing as how my dating life is as dry as the Sahara I've been interested in studying the experiences of those who have had to wait on God in scripture to see if I can glean any wisdom or encouragement from their test and trials. I'll let you know what I uncover...<BR/><BR/>One of my coping mechanisms of dealing with my season of singleness is living vicariously through the love lives of fictional characters. <BR/><BR/>I just finished At Swim, Two Boys by Jamie O'Neil and I absolutely loved it! Its a coming of age romance novel set against the backdrop of the Irish revolt over British rule. It started off a little slow but once it gained steam I was quickly carried away by this literary gem. I don't remember the last time a book actually made me cry, but the language, character portrayals, and weaving of classic literature with modern prose captured my heart and tugged on it in ways that very few have done before. It was by far the best book I read this summer! <BR/><BR/>So, until your beloved prince comes and sweeps you off your feet I recommend getting a good book. At least you will have something to talk about when you meet him.:-)<BR/><BR/>Shalom,<BR/><BR/>TahirAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14457001.post-1155601014576374892006-08-14T17:16:00.000-07:002006-08-14T17:16:00.000-07:00My thoughts and prayers are with you, Eric. I can...My thoughts and prayers are with you, Eric. I can't give you any relationship advice... I'm not qualified and it's not my place. What I can say is that after being in a relationship for almost five years and being with the man that I want to be with forever, whom I am deeply in love with... it's still a struggle. Coming to terms with my own sexual identity and accepting that God loves me... it's still a struggle. I still have issues (and back issues and volumes and subsribtions) that I'm still trying to let go of... Sometimes I think Pastor Dan is targetting me in his messages...lol. <BR/>I just hope that when you find the guy for you, that you won't let "issues" prevent you from being happy. Hmm... I hope that makes sense and didn't come across offensive or in a "know-it-all" manner.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14457001.post-1155578172655697082006-08-14T10:56:00.000-07:002006-08-14T10:56:00.000-07:00Once again, Eric, you have expressed yourself beau...Once again, Eric, you have expressed yourself beautifully. You have provided words to feelings that I too am having and I often find too painful to even explore, much less express.<BR/><BR/>Just when does the universe align? Please let me know, because based on previous experience, I will busy watching TV or mowing my yard when the alleged universe alignment occurs. I'll miss it. I always do.<BR/><BR/>For now, perhaps you can think of a day when someone hands you a small red and yellow flower, thinks of what a great guy you really are, and smiles warmly in his heart.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14457001.post-1155507237831429522006-08-13T15:13:00.000-07:002006-08-13T15:13:00.000-07:00Wow Eric. So powerful, and what you wrote really r...Wow Eric. So powerful, and what you wrote really resonates with me.<BR/><BR/>I'm sorry that you feel this loneliness and...the feeling of "is there really ever going to be anyone for me?"<BR/><BR/>I have at times tried to convince myself that remaining single is a wonderful option for me (and it is, really, and certainly if I do remain single I will want to live my life fully and with happiness) but you do make very valid points about our need to connect and know and be known...and truly loved for who we are.Christine Bakkehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14262976600427879137noreply@blogger.com