The Day That My Life Changed Forever...

In the spring of 2010, I was just 20 years old and was living in quirky Berkeley, California. I was late for work, so I rushed out of my house and scurried across the street to the Ashby BART station. Realizing that I was already 15 minutes late, I decided to stop and have a smoke in the parking lot, saying to myself, "Fuck it, you're already late, what's 5 more minutes?". 

Even though I am no longer a smoker, I am glad that I was then, if only because of the single happenstance that occurred that day. I was approached by a rather rude woman who asked for a cigarette (she happened to be the third person to ask me for one that day) and I told her that I didn't have any left. Then, I was approached by a man of dashing Irish quality wearing a softball jersey that said Green Jays across the chest. He said, "I heard you tell that woman that you didn't have any smokes, but just in case you do, I have a quarter for you in exchange for one." I gave him a cigarette, but refused the quarter, thanking him for his gesture. He said his name was Moses. We talked for several minutes. I told him I was new to the area. He said he would love to show me around sometime. I took a chance and gave him my number and got on the train with a huge smile on my face.

We sent text messages back and forth as the day progressed and even on that first day, there were signs that we were meant to be. I told him that I had a Boston Terrier named Monster. Then he says to me, "You're kidding, right? I have a dog named Zombie."

(Zombie and Monster, BFF's forever!)

For our first date, we went to the lower end of Wildcat Canyon and went hiking with both of our dogs. Since that day in Spring, I have been caught up in a whirlwind of romance and excitement and I wouldn't change it for the world. Since then, we have moved to the El Sobrante hills and reside in our peaceful shangri-la by the Bay, where we rejoice in the wonders of love and the universe!

(Moses at the top of Wildcat Canyon)

We were married on August 31, 2013. That was the second best day of my life, next to the day we met. I am brought to tears on a regular basis when I think about the depth of our passion. The impact that he has made on the way I see the world and the way I see myself is too complex for words. He taught me how to love myself, as well as others. Every day he shows me that the impossible is actually completely possible if you just have faith and stay positive. I will forever be in awe of him and all that he is.