When moving forward...is like a breath of mustard gas. As I see it, either way, it's gonna hurt but the losses will be a gain in the end. Through loss we attain personal gains, and in the end, it's better in the long run. I hope that I get the job with the library as a floater. In that I can start looking forward to the future. As well as get better with a routine in my life, making me stronger for taking steps towards getting back on track. If nothing...I can tell my kids to never give up, and to always make plans to better yourself, and to never lose hope in the hardest of times. In those fleeting moments one should never forget that it always could be worse. As long as you have a roof over your head, some food in your tummy and love in your heart you can get through anything. Even in the hardest of times, when the day are their darkest, and you think your down and out. Great. Magical. Profound things will happen....A you will move forward, gaining momentum . Brake through the walls and bonds that have been placed around you body and soul. —The Humanist

It was a perfect late summer day on Saturday. You were out for a swim at Stillwater Lake; I was out for a paddle. You were beautiful and carefree. I came back with the courage to say more and you were gone... And I wished I had not paddled away. —Wishing

We blanked on conversation aside from telling you about our sushi date, because your sparkly eyes and fun hair [held back with a cute bandana] kind of ruined our cognitive abilities. Just wanted to let you know that the ice cream was delicious and you're super pretty :) —Haskap & Hazelnut

You were driving up Cornwallis and yelled that you loved my dress. I'm not used to people yelling nice things from cars, so I probably gave you a grumpy face. You were gone by the time I processed what you said. Sorry for scowling at you, and thanks for making my day, lovely person! —Tie-dyed Bald Girl

It all started with a dm over twitter. You're such a twitter whore. I'm so glad we started smoking on the regular and ended up fucking. I am yours for as long as you want me bb. And if we have to part, I truly hope it's not forever. Nothing is better than waking up next to you and falling asleep with you every night. Thanks for putting up with my annoying insecurities and helping

me become a better, stronger person. I also enjoy your taste in music and will continue to steal it, SO DEAL WITH IT! "You can't own an artist." —Ur Bae xx

To the sweet old lady who left a message on my answering machine while I was on vacation. You are a sweetheart and I wish I was a week earlier getting your message so that I could have called you back to let you know you had the wrong number. I feel like it would be weird to return your call 10 days too late. I hope your loved one had a wonderful birthday, just like they have a wonderful Nan! —Message Saved for Rainy Day

I never thought that I would find love again but you let me open up to you and I found out how wrong I was. I hope this was the first of many dates because I'd really like to know you...who you are, what you love and what you hate. So many guys have messed around with me, said they cared when all they wanted was to feel like they were better than someone. Sometimes it feels like that's all I will ever know. But I think you're about to prove me wrong. Looking forward to our next cup. —Crocks

I love your insecurities, I love your messy hair, I love your sense of humour and I love the shit you wear. Maybe you're not perfect and hey neither am I, but for some strange reason you've always been that guy. Whatever happens to the both of us and the distance we are apart, you are always going to have a very special lil place in my heart. —A friend

To the guy from the bachelor party on Tuesday night: We ended up at the top of citadel hill after drinking at two bars downtown. I was a mess and you were a perfect gentleman. The next day I regretted leaving you so abruptly (due to drunkenness) without adequately expressing how much I appreciate that you didn't take advantage of me and that you actually gave a shit about whether I got home alright (which is more than I can say for my friends). Thanks for restoring my faith in men and humanity at a time when I really needed it. You're a great person. — partycrasher

I'm glad that you enjoyed that uke more than I did, I'd love to meet up with you and hear some songs. Maybe over coffee? —Nice Guy in the Elevator