(((Vullkan))) ~ The right lady will come along...likely when you least expect it.
We met on September 30, 1994, at Ohio State University -- 10 years ago this month. He was a junior in Electrical Engineering, and I was an entering freshman. I went to a party at the Honors House (free food, dancing, and fun....but no alcohol) as the date of one of his friends. As soon as he met me, he asked if I had ever read the Fountainhead....and then wouldn't tell me why. It intrigued me all night. He recited Tennyson to me, and sang lines from Brigadoon....and danced with me. Totally swept me off of my feet.
I ended up leaving with him after the party -- after asking permission from my date and receiving it....we had coffee and talked for the next several hours. Then we went to the airport and watched the sun rise and the planes come in...fell asleep, and nearly got cited for trespassing by a passing policeman.
Then he left at 8 am -- after getting less than 90 minutes of sleep that night -- to go to a club meeting. I was impressed by his dedication....and completely in love.
We've been though a lot in the past 10 years -- 4.5 years of living long distance, parents' deaths, layoffs, career changes, and many other associated things.....and I love him so much it hurts sometimes.
Above all, I respect him. He is the most conscientious, loving, honorable, and dedicated person I know. He inspires me to be much more than I would have otherwise become. And my life is certainly more complete for having met him.