Not a thing but a person: my boyfriend, Raisin

I met Raisin about 5 years ago. We had mutual friends, he wanted to get to know more people and so he contacted me through Facebook. We sent mails (first via FB and then later email) back and forth for weeks, maybe months, until we agreed to meet. We went on a date but it wasn't official and although we liked each other, nothing ever came of it. Until Dec '11 when my boyfriend of 2.5 years broke up with me 2 weeks before my birthday. I was devastated! Everything in life seemed to suck and I wasn't interested in much anymore. (Lots of you probably know what that feels like).

Anyway, fast forward to Sept '12 when Raisin and I started chatting again and realized how much we had in common. And this time we had the guts to tell each other that we liked each other. Suddenly life seemed hopeful again. I checked my phone a million times a day for any sign of communication from him. I couldn't wait to chat with him in the evenings (we were living in different countries). And I needed a date for my best friend's wedding, so I invited him to come with me and he accepted.

That December he flew a long way to accompany me to my friend's wedding and we started dating. The past 8 (nearly 9) months of being his girlfriend has been the greatest time of my life. I have met the guy I want to marry (5 years ago *haha*). Of course, it wasn't always easy (especially the long distance the first 6 months) but it has been more than worth it. I really can't wait to be with him for the rest of my life!

But let me tell you about Raisin... He is a great guy! He is loving, caring, loyal, honest, supportive, a hard worker, lots of fun and a little crazy. He understands me very well and sometimes he really does know me better than I know myself. He pays attention to every little part of my being. He loves to spoil me. Sometimes I feel like I can't keep up with him, like I'm not spoiling him enough but he seems to be OK with that (even though I'm not). As long as I am happy... He is the sweetest guy I know and I love him with all of my heart. He is my best friend and the love of my life.

I love you, Raisin xxx