One year... more years to go!

[David-and-Mae 15]

Some years ago, I was a lonely person who hated the world for not finding the "Mr. Right" or some would call "prince charming". In the Philippines, my beauty is considered as "plain", "ordinary", "she's-not-so-bad" type of girl that's why I never had any luck in love nor given the chance to have a happy love life. I tried to be in relationships just so I can have someone to call as my "boyfriend", but everytime, it would turn out wrong, or things didn't work out because I was boring, or because they just needed to use me. My heart got broken many, many times --that I lost counting-- and mending it and picking up the pieces were never easy. I would sometimes ask myself "Am I that bad?" or "Am I that ugly?" And all the questions just to reason out why I always end up being dumped. After getting tired of being used, having my heart broken, and shedding tears, I finally have decided not to pursue luck in love. I told myself that if God has plans for me or someone He thinks I truly deserve, I will wait for it. I've decided not to look for love, instead, let love finds me. So for sometime, I was not in any relationships. I didn't mind being mocked for not having somebody to love me. I didn't care about the ridicules that I received for not having someone who'll be interested in me. I told myself, "as if I care... to heck with them". I was trapped in a lonely world and all I did was work-home, home-work. There were times that I longed for somebody to love me, or care for me... I'd be hypocrite if I'll say I never got jealous of other girls who paraded their boyfriends and change them like changing their clothes. But of course, I never showed any hints of jealousy because it will only give them more reasons to make fun of me.

Two years and 5 months ago, I subscribed to this dating website out of curiousity. I thought I would give it a try since a lot of my customers at the computer place that I was managing logged on to that site. After being a member for 1 week, and after meeting twenty Davids, twenty Joes, ten Gregs, fifteen Johns, etc, etc., I finally got bored and came up to a conclusion that dating website was not for me. I was about to unsubscribe and remove my profile when I got a message from a guy named "David"... yes, David again. I was like "Oh no... not again." I didn't want to be a member anymore but I have decided to check David's profile. He's very well spoken, honest about what he wanted and what he was looking for and most of all, we have so many things in common. I just found myself writing him a letter, and that letter was not a sweet-lovey-dovey kind. It was a straightforward one, telling him the good and the bad sides of me upfront. It was more of like a discouraging letter, like a test if he will still be interested in me. Surprisingly, he responded and he got even more interested to get to know me. And that's the day that my life was changed. It was a long journey for both of us and after going through a lot of obstacles and hurdles (including immigration, not to mention the distance between us), we made it successfully.

This day last year, I walked down the aisles and the two of us made our vows. This day last year, I was a nervous and excited bride whose dream finally came true. It has been one, blissful year in our marriage and we both could not ask for more. We had our share of misunderstandings, disagreements and arguments, but we managed to resolve them all. Those factors were what made our relationship sweeter and stronger. They will always be part of our life together.

So today, is our special day. It's a milestone for us and we're both hoping that God will bless us with many, many more years of togetherness. It has been a long, tedious and frustrating search for happiness for both of us. We can truly say that "the search is over".

To my husband David, I will always love you for all eternity. Here's to us!

--Mae

P.S. Here's the montage that I created for him: http://www.onetruemedia.com/shared?p=67445...medium=text_url He was in tears after watching it.

Edited July 21, 2008 by David-Mae Forever

[one...two...tree 2,762]

Awww...very sweet Mae! A big congratulations to the 2 of you! May your journey together through life continue on the same path and may that journey be filled with much joy, laughter, and love! :star: :star: Your brother Steven and sister Jinky

[ez2007 1]

Happy Anniversary David and May

[cdneh 3,112]

That's lovely ...happy anniversary

[sunandmoon 450]

Thanks for sharing...

[Andy-n-Maricar 6]

Happy Anniversary!!

[vichygurl 1]

wow! congrats and happy anniversary!!! Have more years of togetherness....

vida

[RyaNRiza 1]

Happy Anniversary you two. It is awesome to hear this kind of story.

[chris and lorie 0]

wow that's so sweet..happy anniversary

[dbears 1]

AWW, soo sweet!

and many more years to come.

[DARUMA07 25]

Happy Anniversary David and Mae......

I want everyone to know that these 2 people are very special to Ruchie and I. We had the opportunity to have them in our home. They both are very very much in love. Mae is not exaggerating at all when she tells her story above. I witnessed the twinkling in their eyes as they looked at each other. The big smile from both of them!

Mae and David, we wish you both many many years of Happiness and may you both continue to Shine as you walk your many paths! We are very proud to have you both as Damn Good Friends.. We love you both!!!!

Danny, Ruchie & Mathew

[Richard and Aida 0]

Some years ago, I was a lonely person who hated the world for not finding the "Mr. Right" or some would call "prince charming". In the Philippines, my beauty is considered as "plain", "ordinary", "she's-not-so-bad" type of girl that's why I never had any luck in love nor given the chance to have a happy love life. I tried to be in relationships just so I can have someone to call as my "boyfriend", but everytime, it would turn out wrong, or things didn't work out because I was boring, or because they just needed to use me. My heart got broken many, many times --that I lost counting-- and mending it and picking up the pieces were never easy. I would sometimes ask myself "Am I that bad?" or "Am I that ugly?" And all the questions just to reason out why I always end up being dumped. After getting tired of being used, having my heart broken, and shedding tears, I finally have decided not to pursue luck in love. I told myself that if God has plans for me or someone He thinks I truly deserve, I will wait for it. I've decided not to look for love, instead, let love finds me. So for sometime, I was not in any relationships. I didn't mind being mocked for not having somebody to love me. I didn't care about the ridicules that I received for not having someone who'll be interested in me. I told myself, "as if I care... to heck with them". I was trapped in a lonely world and all I did was work-home, home-work. There were times that I longed for somebody to love me, or care for me... I'd be hypocrite if I'll say I never got jealous of other girls who paraded their boyfriends and change them like changing their clothes. But of course, I never showed any hints of jealousy because it will only give them more reasons to make fun of me.

Two years and 5 months ago, I subscribed to this dating website out of curiousity. I thought I would give it a try since a lot of my customers at the computer place that I was managing logged on to that site. After being a member for 1 week, and after meeting twenty Davids, twenty Joes, ten Gregs, fifteen Johns, etc, etc., I finally got bored and came up to a conclusion that dating website was not for me. I was about to unsubscribe and remove my profile when I got a message from a guy named "David"... yes, David again. I was like "Oh no... not again." I didn't want to be a member anymore but I have decided to check David's profile. He's very well spoken, honest about what he wanted and what he was looking for and most of all, we have so many things in common. I just found myself writing him a letter, and that letter was not a sweet-lovey-dovey kind. It was a straightforward one, telling him the good and the bad sides of me upfront. It was more of like a discouraging letter, like a test if he will still be interested in me. Surprisingly, he responded and he got even more interested to get to know me. And that's the day that my life was changed. It was a long journey for both of us and after going through a lot of obstacles and hurdles (including immigration, not to mention the distance between us), we made it successfully.

This day last year, I walked down the aisles and the two of us made our vows. This day last year, I was a nervous and excited bride whose dream finally came true. It has been one, blissful year in our marriage and we both could not ask for more. We had our share of misunderstandings, disagreements and arguments, but we managed to resolve them all. Those factors were what made our relationship sweeter and stronger. They will always be part of our life together.

So today, is our special day. It's a milestone for us and we're both hoping that God will bless us with many, many more years of togetherness. It has been a long, tedious and frustrating search for happiness for both of us. We can truly say that "the search is over".

To my husband David, I will always love you for all eternity. Here's to us!

--Mae

P.S. Here's the montage that I created for him: http://www.onetruemedia.com/shared?p=67445...medium=text_url He was in tears after watching it.

Happy Anniverseary and many many more.

[beejay 123]

Happy Anniversary to both of you

[o0pink0o 3]

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY and wishing you more anniversaries to come!

[JVKn'CVO 11]

wow I rarely watch this kind of videos, but I watched yours and you made me cry...very sweet!

Happy anniversary!

Saludos,

Caro