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I've hit one of those strides that comes around ever so rarely in life...the future has never looked so positive, so right, so good. I am one lucky man to have the people in my life that I do.

Yes, Life IS good:)

In the beginning, it was all cute little cards and candies for the girls that you didn't think were 'icky'.. then it progressed to a card and a semi-thoughtful gift to the few girls you liked to show you were interested. Eventually it became you buying for that one 'special person' in your life at that time.

Then there were the times that you didn't do anything, as there was no one in your life at that time, or the one that was didnt' want to make a big deal about it.

Sometimes you thought about it long and hard, sometimes it was a quick run out to get something last minute, sometimes it was shutting out the world as there was no one.

This year, I am caught off guard by someone and something I wasn't anticipating at all. Yet oddly, coming back from the store, I am content in that I have found the PERFECT card. It's like the person who wrote it reached into my heart and mind and made this card just for me to give to her, and it was the only one of it's kind on the rack.

I have stumbled, I have fallen, reached heights I never thought possible, and stumbled again. I have fought and agonized and wondered and wished. This time, it was easy. The right words for the right person at the right time. Funny how things can work out. Maybe all those years of practice are finally paying off.

Happy Valentine's all, may you and the love(s) of your life enjoy all the day has to offer.

I'll just go back to reading that perfect card one more time before I give it to her:)

Wow.. Last night was my first official 'date' in quite some time... did I say WOW yet? :)

Not only did she look incredible, but she IS incredible! The 2 of us clicked in a way I didn't think I could again with a woman. Not only is she mature, witty, sexy and smart, but she knows what fun is and how to have it.

Our conversations are upfront, honest and amazing; we both know what we want, and we're not afraid to share it with each other.

I've only been away from her for a few hours and I already miss having her around. I'm really looking forward to seeing where this all goes!

Did I mention that the entire night yesterday was WOW??;)

I may just have to post a pic in my portfolio.. wait.. i think sahahria beat me to it.. damn roomies!!

I'll go back to grinning like an idiot now..:)

It's odd how things can turn around for you when you're not looking..

A few weeks ago, I started talking to one of my regulars at cowboys about more then just 'bar talk'.. stuff like what we do outside of the bar, our likes and dislikes... well, she gave me her number one night and I called.

The timing kind of sucked as it was the same week i lost my cousin, yet there she was, talking to me and supporting me even though we were still getting to know each other.

Well, she's now taking me out on a date tomorrow night.. and man am I excited! This is just what I needed to help me get rid of the numb that I've been feeling for a week now.

What makes it even better is that we already seem to get along so well.. lots of similar interests and likes, both open to trying new things, both being very open about where we are and what's going on in our lives.

It's refreshing to be with someone who's open, honest and mature about not only her own life but her interaction with mine. I think this is what I've been looking for, we'll just have to wait and see:)

We buried James today.

Most of it is a blur, but I remember that it was an amazing tribute to a wonderful man. His soon-to-be-born daughter will be named Emily James Greenhow, a wonderful way to remember him. You will never read this James, but we'll all watch over her, I promise.

GREENHOW, James - Peacefully on February 1, 2007, at the age of 37, James went to be with his Lord. Loving husband of Jasmine Greenhow. James and Jasmine are blessed with the upcoming arrival of their new baby in April 2007. Beloved son of Marilyn Greenhow and the late David. Much loved brother of David Greenhow (Victoria) of Arizona, Sherri Cuffe (Don) of Aurora and Martha Mills (Mike) of Ancaster. Loving son-in-law of Teacho and Katherine Cercone. Sadly missed by his nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. James was a graduate of Mohawk College and attended McMaster University Engineering Program. He was a successful entrepreneur currently involved in real estate investment. James was a devoted Christian, compassionate, inspirational, generous and loving man who will be sadly missed by all who knew him. Funeral service will be held at Chedoke Presbyterian Church (865 Mohawk Rd. W.) on Tuesday at 11 a.m. Lunch and visitation to follow in the church reception hall. In lieu of flowers, donations to Chedoke Presbyterian Church would be appreciated. Forever in our hearts.

This appeared in today's Hamilton Spectator.

His Crohn's disease and the meds he was on gave him liver cancer. His liver essentially shut down and killed him.

He will be missed greatly.

If you want to help, make a small donation to the Crohn's and Colitis foundation in your area in James' name.

Thank you all who have been supporting me through this. Normally death is a fact of life, in this case, it hits closer than most. Not only do I have Crohn's as well, but am on the same medications that James was on. It's scary.

James Geoffery Greenhow

Sept. 1969 - February 1, 2007

Husband, Father-to-be, cousin, friend.

he will be missed more than any will ever know