Been a long time since I have written anything on this blog, but I had sort of an epiphany today. For those who do not know me that well, I tend to look at things in a romantic light. Blame it on creativity. Blame it on optimism. Hell, blame it on love songs and romantic comedies. But, I am one of those nice guys who (and yes, even still through all the shit I've been through recently) believes there is One still out there for me.
Yes that is a fairy tale, created by Hollywood and greeting card companies. However, my belief in that One has altered a bit. It is funny really. I would meet someone and want to share my excitement with my mother. She would just smile and say "You said the last one was the One."
Honestly, we all have several "Ones" throughout our lives. Looking at them overall, it seems silly because they never were the "One" we were meant to be with, but they all carry merit. Recently, I met someone that I felt something amazing with. She opened my eyes. I know that she and I will never be together after what brief romance we shared. What I do know is that she is the One who made me believe again and who took the bitterness away.
Looking back at my crazy history of relationships, I see now how each One served a purpose: the One who inspired my music, the One who taught me to live, the One who taught me to act, the One who tested my integrity, etc. Each One is just a piece of the puzzle that makes me who I am today. For the first time, I am thankful for each and every One of them.
So all of you hopeless romantics out there rushing to find that One person you are destined to be with, remember the Ones left behind or who got away. You aren't the person you are today without them.
