Meet my sweetheart, Barry!
Hi all! I’m back to the land of the almost-living again! Boy was I sick…
I guess that’s what happens when I have so, so, so much going on in my life — Even though it is all good stuff!
So, as most of you know by now, I’m no longer a single chick. 
In fact, over the past 7 or so weeks, I’ve been falling for someone really special.
Meet Barry!
We first met in January during the half marathon adventure I was participating in to raise funds for Team Diabetes… Buzz Bishop had approached me to join in, and in so doing, inspired yet another life change for me. Although, I didn’t know it at the time.
Now, for those of you playing along at home, that’s the second time that Buzz has inadvertently inspired a huge change in my life. Remember the Facebook story? Click over to refresh your memory!
Barry and I had a fantastic time on the (his full marathon, and my half marathon) Florida adventure, but at the time, Barry was married and I didn’t even notice him “in that way” because of that fact. I did, however, notice his crazy fun sense of humour, and his really dynamic personality.
By the time Barry came out for the Vancouver Marathon the first weekend in May, he had been single for several months, and suddenly, a light bulb went on over my head. I really liked this guy.
A kick of the shins (seriously!) and a little playful flirting, and he noticed me, too. When I found out he was moving to Vancouver from Camrose, Alberta sooner than I thought, everything fell into place. In fact, the cruise couldn’t have happened at a better time. It allowed us a full two weeks of forced writing to communicate during my trip, and each email I read, I fell more and more. We’d talked nearly every day on the phone before that, and had a ton of fun doing so, but it was those emails that allowed me, very quickly, to really get to know Barry.
On my birthday, aboard the ship with Lisa, I had received the most special present… Click to hear it yourself:
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The Notebook is a movie that Barry and I both love and we both believe that the story is one we’d love to have someday — which explains our pet names for each other, Noah and Ellie. When I heard the message Barry was so very nervous to send, and the song he sang just for me, I cried. I knew I loved this man.
He’s on his way out to share my life with me for two weeks — I hope that you can make it by to meet him!
I can’t wait to see him tonight.
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See I told you it happens when you least expect it!
Enjoy the ride you two. It’s a journey, but make sure to stop often for those special moments!
All the best to you both!
awwwwwwww
Can’t wait to meet him tomorrow!
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He was cute and very sweet too! Thanks for the cookies Barry!! ;p
Gus – Everybody says the same thing though, is that really really true??
Awww this is so sweet.
Thank you for sharing your meeting story with us. As a marathoner, I kinda wish I had met my guy in that poignant way rather than utterly random (Internet). 
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How adorable! The song he sang you is so sweet (and what a great voice!!!). Congrats and many long years together!
Now I have a crush on him (after listening to that song). I’m very happy for you both.
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Well done, Tanya!
How exciting for you! Barry sounds like a great guy. So romantic and he can sing too! Much happiness to both of you.
Wow I think he’s a keeper…blessings and best to you both..
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Awww how sweet! Yay! I’m so happy for you.
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Wow! That’s the most romantic thing ever. I’m really happy for you, and I just found your blog
You had me at Noah – our youngest son’s name.
Seriously, this is wonderful – and I love how you’ve chosen to share this news with us with such grace. Years ago, my then-girlfriend and I got to know each other through written notes. We would buy notebooks which we would then pass back and forth until they were filled up. Then we’d buy another, and another…did this for years.
Looking back at them, it’s a remarkable portal into the beginnings of an amazing relationship. Now that we’ve been married seemingly forever, we recognize how fundamental to “us” these letters were, and how glad we are to have kept them.
How neat to see we’re not alone!
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I’m so happy to be part of your life and that you guys are so in love!
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how very nice. Do a background check anyway, ok? just for me.
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Aww, thanks for all the great wishes, guys! I feel like the luckiest girl in the world!
@Carmi – How cool is that? Barry and I will definitely be keeping those emails, and you are right, they were fundamental in getting to know each other.
THRILLED for you both! how freekin romantic is this!!
*melt*! Enjoy every moment, T (living vicariously through you, lol!)
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