The title is one of my favorite lines from Dante Alighieri's La Vita Nova; it translates to "here begins a new life." Here begins a new life. Most of you know what I've been through during the first half of this year and as most love stories go, it was indeed love lost and learned. I took time off, focused on myself and family, caught up with friends, and now here I am. I liken myself to newly polished silver: engaging, beautiful (pleasing on the eyes), bright, but no amount of polishing can get rid of the scuff marks/dents the fork/spoon has endured during years of use. I have battle scars and I'm proud of them. They are lessons learned, albeit the hard way, and I became a better person with each obstacle that I have encountered and overcame. In the spirit of being newly polished, I am once again opening my heart to love. It's what keeps this world moving (although some may argue that money does that, haha. I'd like to be a bit more optimistic, if you don't mind), and to be frank, all of its nuances are what makes me feel alive. A friend once told me that a space is created to be filled and here I am, ready to welcome love back in and have someone fill that void in my heart. You may argue that it might not be a perfect fit but hey. Hearts are malleable (I think so, hehe, in my case) and I will conform and complement him in every possible way. Incipit vita nova. Here begins a new life.
Good to see you back all happy and smiley Melissa. I see you have regrouped and put the bad experience behind you, and better still you have learned from the experience. One lucky chap awaits you
Has your experience put British chaps off the menu Melissa or are you giving them the benefit of doubt?
I don't know what you experienced about love Melissa...but I'm happy to know that you are moving on and want to start all over again. Best of luck girl!
Thank you, Timmers. Hmm definitely giving British guys the benefit of doubt. I have a feeling that I managed to snag a bad apple out of the bunch, but am fully aware that there are better, sweeter apples out there.
You did snag a bad apple Melissa, I'm looking forward to reading your future posts when that special, hopefully Brit comes along
Hi Mellisa. Im sorry you found the typical. bad apple out there. But I asure you men are not all the same. From my experiences I will not date another Typical English lady for the same reasons. They have all lost there ethics to life. I believe in old values and true faith in your partner.. I dont know where you are in the uk but I would love to hear from you..
I think Melissa is in Philippines, Ian, but I could be wrong. She hasn't been here for quite a while.
