To the guy in the blue dress shirt and black "nerd" glasses at a Robie/Spring Garden area coffee shop who jumped up twice to help me with my awkward stroller: you were the only one who made an effort to help, and you couldn't have been kinder. Thanks for making life a little easier for a moment. And by the way - I'm just the nanny! Just saying... :) —Nanny with a crush on a kind stranger

We crossed paths on Thursday night. I was coming into my building wearing a black jacket and toque, you were headed into the laundry room. You are absolutely stunning and made my night. —MJ

Thanks to the lady who let me go ahead of her on account of me only having two items and only two cashes being open. I usually avoid Superstore but didn't plan ahead this week, hence my 30 minute lunch would have been whittled down to about 10 minutes if not for you. —Cranky

If we had never met you, we would still be superficial clones. Then, we saw you. We got to know you better and we totally changed. We are way happier now and loving life. You influenced us to become real again. Thank you so much. —New life

Thankyouthankyouthankyou for not liking him anymore. He was a jerk and you knew it. He pretended to like you and so did his friends to get your hopes up. He wasn't worth it and never will be.

There are guys out there who are older, nicer and much cuter who would date you so why did you even like him in the first place? Anyway, you're the best cause you forgot him. —Happynow

You are the coolest teacher. Everyone I know loves you cause you are so awesome. You listen to us and understand us and you're totally fun. The school year's almost over and we're all going to miss you. The kids who will have you next year are LUCKY! —Student

I'm excited to be able to appreciate you in this new way. You're wonderful, beautiful and inspiring. Taking things slow is smart. It's building my anticipation and desire. —Reclaimed Cunt Lover

You sold me some new shoes, two pair actually, and now a week has passed and I am still thinking of you. You were so cute and smelled so good I had never enjoyed shopping more.

One day I will be bolder and return to ask you out but for now just know that thinking of you makes me smile. —Happy feet

Hey Sandwich Girl:

First, you're cute as a button.

The last time I came into your Fruitique for a sandwich I was really feeling crappy and alone. Every time I come in you seem to be a bit nicer to me, and your attention does my soul good while I'm in the middle of a shitastic divorce and other foibles. Today you were a doll, and made me smile.

I look forward to you, A, and your Ninja Sammich Skillz. You're good at what you do. Thanks for being sweet. —Roast Beef in the Press

Although it's hella early to be even thinking about this kind of thing, I know we were both a bit disappointed when the surprise didn't happen. It made me realize how right everything feels with you. In past relationships I thought it was right but back then I didn't know what to look for. Kindness, compassion, respect, thoughtfulness, sense of humour, and a warm heart - all these qualities I love in you..... Maybe one day we'll have a sweet potato surprise. —Falling slowly...