Okay, so let me tell you about Eric.  He's 18 and a freshman at the University of Houston.  He was born here in Houston so like me, we both love this city! I met Eric when I started my Christmas shopping last year. I was actually at the mall to buy concert tickets but opted to walk around to pick up a few bargains. I walked in to the GAP and headed straight for the clearance rack. I noticed this really cute guy working as a cashier. I really didn't think much of it. I picked out a pair of jeans and went to pay for them. I happened to know the manager so he and I started talking a bit. During our conversation I kept making small glances at Eric and could tell he was eyeing me. It was so cute. I could have said something to him but I didn't, I paid and left, never really expecting to see Eric again. I did wonder later, why I hadn't said anything to him, but I figured it was no big deal. Three days later, I was out dancing and drinking at a club called Rich's and sure enough, Eric recognized me and introduced himself. We talked, danced, and ended up kissing each other goodnight. I was hooked instantly. Funny thing is, I know that fate had to have played a part in this because I NEVER shop at the gap... and I was not intending on going out that night. We got to know each other and finally decided to get together on New Year's eve... it was great to start the new year thinking forward instead of focusing on the past. And so far so good...   Here are a few shots of him striking a pose.  Click on the picture if you want to see it in full scale, but I'm sure you know that.

Eric's without a doubt one of the kindest, gentlest, caring people I have ever encountered in my years.  Everyone that I have had the fortune of introducing him to has loved him.  I used to wonder why on earth we work so well. I think it boils down to some invisible magic that just happens when two people connect. It's hard to describe unless you really get it. I know for certain that I have been madly in love with someone and it wasn't enough.  With Eric, I know it is special and I wish everyone this kind of happiness.

And now a personal message to my sweetie Eric : 
You most certainly deserve to know how much I care about you.  You represent liberation, jubilation, and passion. You make me feel things that I have kept hidden forever. You inspire me to be better than who I am.  We've been together a relatively short time, but I must tell you that I've never felt this way about someone so quickly.  It's as if everything I have endured in my life has served its purpose and I have blossomed into someone capable of handling love. I couldn't have met you at a more perfect time in my life. And though you and I are going to get a lot of shit from people because of our age difference, I promise not to give up if you don't. In my younger days, I know I would have made that mistake and let others tell me what to do.  I know how hard it is to meet a quality person and I am very fortunate to have you by my side. Knowing you like I do, you think that you're the lucky one. Let's compromise and say that we're both lucky!

There's plenty more we have to learn. There's plenty more we have to discover about each other and the world we live in.  You and I are the only obstacles to our happiness. So just know that I care for you and that my thoughts are always with you and that *kiss* I love you.

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