I feel like the luckiest girl in the world to have you as my boyfriend. You make me so happy. I will continue to strive to make you as happy as you make me. I love you more every second. —T

Dear bus driver, yes, it was me, last Thursday on Barrington. I wanted to cross the street so badly to catch the bus behind you, and I thought you had stopped, so I rushed in front of you. But you were pulling back into traffic, and only your vigilance and good reflexes allow me to write this today. I messed up, and scared you, added stress to your day, and disrespected other pedestrians by giving them a bad rep. I am truly and deeply sorry, and I want you to know that I am in awe of the Metro transit drivers, their skills, their politeness, friendliness and how helpful they are. I hereby swear I will not do this again, ever, and I present you with this apology in the hope that you'll forgive me. —I Will Do Better From Now On

My name is Mary, just came from your place. I was lost and wandering our city. I heard your music, and you welcomed me in with open arms. Thank you for calling me a cab, and thank you for taking a few minutes to chat. You are the reason that this province is still considered nice by the rest of the world. Thank you for being so kind, and Saorsie has been my fave Irish name. Bless you and your household forever. —Mary of the Wandering South End Halifax

Sending some huge praise and kudos to the five or so employees who dealt with one cranky, old coot today at a certain cafe. I give you all pats on the back for remaining so cheery when this old biddy was complaining about everything possible at your takeout counter. (Seriously, bitching about no air-tight bags?!) It must have been grueling to hold your tongue while being so rudely spoken to! ("LISTEN to the question!") I hope you see this and know that I empathize with you (from one customer-service agent to another) and understand how it only takes one difficult person to make your shift agonizing. Kudos to you all. Keep up the great service and know it doesn't go unnoticed. —One Cupcake Please

Thank you to the new assistant manager at my workplace. I was having an absolutely horrible day, you noticed and asked if I was okay then let me go out back when I started to cry. After a few minutes you came out back and listened to what was wrong, offered decent solutions and gave me some uplifting comments. That was exactly what I needed and thank you so much for actually giving a shit when so few people do. —Sorry I Was Skeptical of You at First

It's been about a year since I left Halifax for Montreal and it's been a year since we kissed. That kiss in the last couple of hours of my residency in this city, made my last moments in this city perfect. It might have been unexpected for you, but it was building up in my mind ever since I met you four years earlier. When ever I think about that shared moment, I smile, just like I do when listening to Lifetime. —Montreal Boy

So, it's been awhile since I have frequented a library. I've got a huge stack of DVDs I've bought, watched once and they collect dust. So today I got a library card. The librarian gave me a pamphlet and a detailed description of the library services. I was impressed. I borrowed some DVDs and will be back for some of the other programs that the library offers that I had not known about before. —New to Town

After a gruelling year of self-loathing with an unhealthy dose of shitty coping methods, I'm ready to love myself. I live in an amazing city with beautiful people. It's a place I dreamed about going to growing up. There are always things you can bitch about, but come on. You live in Halifax. I live in Halifax. I am going to be happy. —Hopeful

You play both Flag and Touch football, and just recently got back from Sweden. I watched you play only a handful of times and just wanted to say that I have a huge crush and am very attracted to you, only thing is I'm attached and you know him very well. I'm not sure if you are attached because I really don't know you. I must say you make going to watch the game a hell of a lot better. I can't wait till you play the same team again... —Eye Candy

I am putting it out into the universe: I am ready for a real relationship. There were times when I thought I was, but wasn't. I have learned about myself over time and quite a bit recently. From my successes and from my mistakes. From what others have taught me. Through actions, through words, through silence. Yet relationships are still a bit of a mystery to me. I suppose they might always be. I suppose they are for everyone. So much unknown. So much that is impossible to anticipate or fully understand. I cannot predict how it will begin or end, let alone what will happen in between. Maybe I'll reconnect with someone I've dated before when the timing wasn't right. Maybe you'll make first contact since I hand-wrote you my email the other night. Maybe I haven't met you yet. I'm not in a rush. I'm still working on me. But things are pretty damn good over here. Just you wait and see. —In Progress