On the evening of Friday 18 January 2008, two people met on a night out at the local watering hole.At the Crows Nest Hotel that evening, Gloria was drinking with her friends Rachel and Aaron, while Jonathan was rewarding himself with a well deserved beer after a long week at work. The two met over a shared habit that forced them from the comforts of the bar and out into the balmy evening air.
Standing near a small group of lively revellers, Gloria was giggling at their antics when Jonathan approached and asked to borrow a lighter. He too was giggling at the raucous behaviour nearby, and Gloria assumed Jonathan knew the men.
Conversation ensued and as the group disappeared back into the establishment, Gloria asked if Jonathan would be joining his friends. With surprise in his voice, Jonathan stated he had never met the group and he was in fact drinking alone that evening, with a slim chance of running into his workmates. Gloria then invited Jonathan to join her and her friends for the evening, to which Jonathan accepted.
As the evening wore on, the easy conversation flowed and the group became fast friends with Jonathan. Gloria was certain Jonathan was interested in Rachel, so imagine her surprise when Rachel animatedly told Gloria that Jonathan was definitely keen on her!
Gloria decided to test the waters later, and found that Rachel's observations were correct.
Time flies when one's having fun, and before long, the clock struck midnight and it was time to leave the bar. Once outside, they found a quiet spot to sit and talked into the night. Hours passed before both realised the time and ever the gentleman, Jonathan walked Gloria home. Conversation continued, and as they neared Gloria's place, Jonathan asked Gloria on a first date - to a concert at the Sydney Opera House on the following Friday. Gloria gladly accepted.
There have been many more dates since then, and many laughs and memories and much love shared. Neither of them were looking to meet that someone special that balmy January night in 2008, but both are glad they were in the right place at the right time.
Our story has had its fair share of ups and downs, and we continue to grow from strength to strength, as a couple and as individuals. Having been together for over a year, we are now looking forward the next step in our relationship, when we will be setting up a home together in the near future.
Welcome to our little blog. This is the first of many posts from Jonathan and Gloria (mostly from Gloria), with news, updates and random musings.