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July 21

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"Have you come to raise the dead?"

Dear Gabrielle,

Here's one irony.

All your life, you have searched for that one thing that should supposedly 'complete' you.

With a determination rivalled only by an Olympic athlete, you travel all corners of the world to find it. You have an idea of what it should be.

It entails one man, a whole lot of passion, a fairytale romance and a he

rt brimming with kindness. Yeah okay, so you are a slightly demanding dreamer sort..

Over time, you encounter non-stop passion. There's even the occasional romance. On lucky days you manage to meet both! Gasp!

But a heart full of kindness, is the one thing that eludes you. You soon learnt that passion and romance makes you fly high.

Without kindness, however, the eventual fall hits you crashing rock bottom low. You hit the ground, battered. Your he

rt, splattered into pieces for all to witness. Eventually, you become jaded.

Back down to Earth, you discovered that one irony. What you were looking for, you already have found all along.

Passion, romance and kindness, they are all within you. You no longer need to find The One. You are okay. Besides, who needs to feel complete anyway? Afterall, is it not just a human condition to crave for something or the other..

You embrace one-ness in all its flawed entirety.

Here's one more irony for you, Gabe.

One man is standing outside the thorny, vined walls that you have carelessly erected.

He attempts to climb over the treacherous walls using all he has. He seems to have it all!

He's French, so romance and passion are his obvious ticks!

Just today, he blew your mind away with one spectacular act of kindness.

One by one, the bricks are falling. Not if you can help it, you say. You are happy being just one. You try to put those bricks back up again. Strangely, you are happy to feel dead to love.

That's one hell of an irony, is it not?

Here's one more.

That one thing you have searched all your life, suddenly comes knocking on your door when you no longer want it. Question is, should you let it in?

Passionately One,

Elle Sheri xo

*Excerpts from Mary J. Blige feat U2''One "

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	Emzwrote: Oh I like this one :) Aug. 5
	Heather MacCarahanwrote: Let it in slowly.... Aug. 2
	Carlos Reyeswrote: G'Day Passionate, romantic and kind Space friend, How are you doing lately? Have a lovely summer weekend Hugs from devil's land Carlos AKA Jack ;) July 30
	Melody wrote: Hey you! So good to hear from you! First of all let me say this...yes...you have to let him in...you know deep down inside you want to, don't let your past experiences ruin your future with this guy. You're such a romantic and although i've always seen myself as a logical pragmatic person, when i read your entries something inside me surfaces...you make me believe in this stuff..and if you don't even believe in it then who will? U2 was one of my first favorite bands, and One used to always be one of my favorites (along with Mysterious Ways - that's an awesome song too)....but i've never heard this version with mary J. ...pretty cool, it's definitely different...not a combo i would expect and i like that. Anyway everything is going good with me, some relationship ups and downs but what else is new. The new job is going good, working in a bank definitely takes the engineering out of my job which is a good thing for me. ..the people are really young and cool so that's exciting too. I wanna hear more about what's going on with you and this French beau ;) How's life and work outside romance...it's good to talk to you again. Take care! July 29
	Coralwrote: Dahling! Glad you have electricity! It would be a nightmare having none.. But you have it, so everything is fine :) Puhlease, stop with this "Jaded" word. Honestly, it so does not suit you! I think I'm falling apart at the seams.. I will be if I continue to forget to take my Amoxycillin. Will have an ear infection for the rest of my life. No good. I have new fricken teeth right now as well. And a stupid Boy who doesn't care Haha. Oh Well. I also need to start my College Portfolio [Today's Task] not that i can type things up.. We currently have no MS Word.. I need a break [in ATL] Anyways Dahling [Big Sis. How can you be Big Sis when you're smaller than me..One of life's little mysteries] I will go and shower and get motivated Haha. Independence is the way forward ;) xxx July 28
	Wayward Billwrote: jUST HAD TO POP IN & SHOT YA COS I'M A GANSTA OF LOVE LOL __-___________________/\_ / `---___________----_____\|] = = = = = = D /_==o;;;;;;;;_______.:/ ), ---.(_(__) / // (..) ), ----" //___// //___// //___// BANG BANG !!! YOU HAVE BEEN SHOT BY THE FRIENDSHIP GUN NOW U HAVE TO SHOOT SOME PPL YOU THINK ARE FRIENDLY!! IF YOU GET SHOT MORE THAN ONCE YOU KNOW YOU HAVE FRIENDS!! lOVE YA & CYA SOON BIG HUGS & SLOPPY KISSES XXXWAYWARD BILLXXX July 26
	ηικκιħartwrote: Hi Elle, Hell yeah open the door...then bolt it behind him!! LOL. It's true what you say about a kind heart, passion and romance are the intial attraction but without more it doesn't have a good chance of survival. Have a wonderful week Love and hugs (¯`v´¯) `·.¸.·´ ¸.·´¸.·´¨) ¸.·*¨) (¸.·´ (¸.·´ .·´¸Nikki¸.·´¯`· July 26
	Sabrinawrote: hello, I havn't stopped in and visited in forever but with good reason I didn't have computer access for awhile. so now I have tons of catching up to do. HOpe all is well with you.. July 26
	FBK wrote: Duchess, inquiring minds want to know about the Frenchman. FBK July 25
	bonibluewrote: Hi Elle~ thank you for the kind words...I know you are right...but it is still hard not to feel guilty... One day time will have healed my wounds...right now it is nice to have such caring people to guide me! peace Boni July 25
	Irenewrote: ABSOLUTELY YES! let him enter .... maybe because i Lost one occasion and i'm still thinking about! Thanks for ur visit.......i've loved ur comment ...Do u think Italy is better?it is not so great..... London is in my heart!!! Kisses xxxx Irene July 25
	T I N Awrote: Oh Elle, In regards to your comment on my blog...you are so right! Perhaps the only way to find out is to give it time and chance and above all, our hearts must be somewhat opened to allow love to grow. What if we let these obviously capable men, who offers so much of what the past loves lacked, go, because of our inability to love w/ the same intensity...or because we let caution and suspicion win? We would most likely miss out on a really great thing...and that would be tragic! Once you have experienced a love so deep (and it leaves you) can any relationship after that point, ever really compare? How do you get past the point of comparison and allow yourself to love again, so completely? Is it possible? I believe it might be. You may also be right in saying that if "The One" was REALLY the one, then I never would have allowed him to get away. BUT, what happens when the person that we believe, with all our heart, to be the one...hurts us and cannot recipricate our love? Shall we just take it, because we believe so deeply in love and the fairytale ending, and deny ourselves what we really deserve? Or do we understand that just because we love someone so deeply, doesn't necessrily make it our destiny. Is pride and self respect worth letting go of the one thing that I ever really believed in? At this point, I believe it has to be. It's the only way to move on. I obviously don't have all of the answers...I don't know the code, nor do I have the secret potion...but what I do have is Faith, that my heart will again be so satisfied...and then, I can look back and say that it was all worth it!! I hope that you can too!! XOXO ~Tina July 25
	Soniawrote: Hey, I'm a leo (still a fire sign though!) I just didn't know you could change the signs around! I turned 26 yesterday :-) My sister's an Aries... I like to think that we have a strong relationship, I think we're one of the rare cases where distance works for us. We're getting married next week - I can't believe it! I'll post pics as soon as I can! You're jaded one minute and waxing lyrical about a Frenchman then next....I think there's some life left in you yet! ;-) July 25
	LiL Sis =] wrote: Dahling! ATL is my patch so you need to find somewhere else Hehe :P Nah, we can go together one day. Just when I got my ears sorted out, and I'm no longer a Student Haha! Yea, the damn Kids, I felt like giving her a smack, this LiL Girl, she was a right little brat. But with my 3 seats to myself, I slept for a bit, but there was someone else wailing when I woke up.. I figured it wasn't P after a bit, but when you said French I was like, Patric. but you met him on the way to see Patric?! This story just gets funnier all the time Haha. Not as good as my Windowcleaner one, but nevertheless.. "Young Love" Hahah And don't call yourself jaded cos I hate that word, but I like the song by Aerosmith :D Nah, you're always careful =] Of course I'm enjoying this sunshine! AND surprise surprise. I love Corinne again! Cos there's a live set she did in Germany and it's on mtv.co.uk and I saw it advertised on mtv. Naturally, I got on there. And she only did my fav. song, "Call Me When You Get This" :D Summer Tune :) Hope you're having a good day, I'll be in the garden later, no doubt ;) xxx July 25
	Wayward Billwrote: Ms Elle, A night of non-stop passion with you and I would forever be satisfied. A rose for a rose!! ......... , . - . - , _ , ....... . ......... ) ` - . .> ' `( ....... ........ / . . . .`\ . . \ ........ ........ \|. . . . . \|. . .\| ........ ......... \ . . . ./ . ./ ......... ........... `=(\ /.=` ......... ............. `-;`.-' ............ ............... `)\| ... , ........ ................ \|\| _.-'\| ........ ............. ,_\|\| \_,/ ........ ....... , ..... \\|\| .' ............ ....... \|\ \|\ ,. \|\|/ ............. .... ,..\` \| /\|.,\|Y\, .......... ..... '-...'-._..\\|\|/ ........... ......... >_.-`Y\| ............. .............. ,_\|\| ............ ................ \\|\|........... ................. \|\| .......... Have a grateful week. Peace, Love, Hippie Stuff, Wayward Bill July 25
	Susanwrote: I failed to tell you about Midnight. I've known him for about 3 years. He was in the military (in iraq) and his then wife left him. He was overseas. How horrid is that? He's tall and always smiling and (insert swoons here). This sounds really stupid but it just feels right. How stupid is that? It's like answering a "why?" question with a "because"...I'm genuinely just happy right now. I'm not so worried about a relationship with him...it's just fun to hang around him and..the benefits...ohhh my the benefits... ;) susan July 24
	T I N Awrote: Hello Darling, I know it has been a while and I've been quite mum about the events of my summer...but right now, I need you to know something...Your most recent, "One" entry has left me relating in a way that I can truly say that I've been where you stand, before. And the best advice that I can offer you is raw and true...there is a very good reason why you suddenly feel the desire to go it alone. This man who is after your heart must not have what your soul seeks...afterall, Elle, if he did, there wouldn't be such hesitation looming. If there is one thing that you do best (and probably the greatest reason why I have always found myself so drawn to you and your writings), it is that you always stay true to your heart. And in the end, Elle, even if that means that you end up in a place so foreign, and so desolate...at least you can say that you were true to yourself. Your time will come. He is out there, somewhere. I promise you that! Be patient and be kind to yourself...your fairytale is far from over...in fact it may not have even begun just yet. You are in my thoughts, always, as I hope that throughout it all, you are finding new reasons to smile, because there is someone out there who is going to fall in love with that beautiful smile of yours! Love you doll, ~Tina July 24
	Billiewrote: They say(whoever they may be) that you only find love when you quit looking for it. Look at me... I went looking for a language partner... and found a boyfriend. The irony does not escape me that I had given up and ended up finding someone when I wasn't looking for them. The person who said that you don't want to be looking back and saying "what if" is giving good advice. I think it is better to try and discover that you weren't meant for each other than rebuild the wall. My advice - which I never follow - is to take it slow and not give your heart away on the first or second date. After all... you want to come out in one piece. Above all Elle, you need to do what feels right for you. We can all give you advice but only you can know what is best for you. Have faith that you will make the right decision. Billie July 24
	Susanwrote: Oh, Elle, for some reason this entry brought tears to my eyes. I guess I'm a bit emotional at 8 in the morning..at least this morning. I'm just torn today for no good reason. I have so much random stuff on my brain I can't even begin to sort it out. I just feel pulled in a bunch of different directions and none of them are the right one. It sounds a little like what you're going through right now. I have all of these silly men chasing after me that I want nothing to do with at all. I'm about to ring Bobby's neck if he even mutteres my name again--there's another guy who wants me to "make beauutiful music with him..." --the one guy I'd like to be around is only showing up once in a blue moon. I saw Midnight last night talking to another girl. I know I'm not an old maid but it still stings.A mutual friend of midnight and mine told me to stick it out...he was just still stinging from a past relationship. I don't know if I need another man still burnt by some silly woman. I think you should let the brick removing man have a chance. Do you really want to spend the rest of your life going "what if...." when you think of him and what you did (or didn't) do? Finding three things to make up that "one" man you're looking for is rare. I say grab it with both hands and hold on tight. The pirate told me friday that true love is endlessly breaking each other's hearts but caring and loving enough to take the time to rebuild it...make it stronger, make it better. hugs & kindest wishes, susan ps. west virginia is always beautiful, dearie. boring, but beautiful! July 24
	Coralwrote: Well. I thought I had a good weekend! It was fun, the food was great, good people [who had a good time in their own right!] I finally got a good night's sleep last night! 6 Hours sleep in 36.. I was totally flagging at 11pm, and just had to sleep! Sleeping [or rather, not sleeping] in a tent full of beer and rain water on a solid floor.. For one it's just not good for my back Dahling! I felt so sorry for him on Saturday. I just wanted to take him home and hold him all night. Honestly, I could just tell by the way he approached me and kissed me that he was so desperate and didn't know what to do. He was lost. Oh.My.Word. Just got dressed [It's a good job] after a shower, and opened my curtains. I nearly fell over. The WINDOWCLEANER is only up a ladder cleaning next doors windows! I was stood there like, ":O" He said, "HIYA :)" I replied with, ":O ... Hiya :)" Then ran off! How much of a good job is it that I wasn't stood there in a frickin bra?! Think I will get some tannage in later today, cos it's sunny today :) We also have a Body Shop Party tonight! Subway for Dinner.. Last eaten in ATL! Doctors on Wednesday. God I need this problem sorting out, cos now I have a sore throat [Def. connected w/ the Ear thing] and my nose is getting blocked and it's a total annoyance! Plus I'm sure I've cut my tongue.. Which is random, but it's really sore!! [Prob. being on the end of desperate kisses..] Have a Good Day/Week, even though you're like halfway through your Day now.. [Dont forget to water the flowers, don't want 'em keeling in the hot weather!] xxx P.S: How good is, "Trouble Sleeping" ?! Haha! xxx July 24

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