You’ve heard of my boyfriend, Nick! He has been committed to giving us a weekly song recommendation on here every week since issue 2, and you gotta admit he always provides something great.
Nick’s birthday was yesterday and it occurred to me that it was finally time for a newsletter dedicated to him. Nick couldn’t be more different than me, which makes him a damn good teacher. (Aries vs. Gemini) And here are some things he’s taught me just by being himself:
1: Changing your mind is sexy. Nick is stubborn about some things, like his snacks and keeping my feet off the dashboard of his car. But when it comes to world events, human interactions, and even local politics— he’s always open to changing his mind. He’s never so married to a belief or system that it causes him to live in ignorance. He’s committed to growth and opening his mind, not staying stagnant. He hates sparkling water but a couple of weeks ago tried a spindrift and loved it (But only one flavor)
2: To take care. Nick’s commitment to taking care of our (his) dog Kaya, would make anyone’s ovaries ache, but it genuinely is inspiring. It’s so easy to buy a pet because it’s fun, but nick has taken the time to give her the most stable happy life after adopting her. I’d say the same thing about his oral health. He also wears his clothes until they actually wear out, and he actually reads every book he buys.
3: It’s never too late to start (or stop.) Nick is a multi-faceted guy. He played soccer, football, baseball, and lacrosse. In college, he was always snowboarding and skating, by the time we were dating he had simply stopped because he didn’t want to anymore. He then started making music and even paying for piano lessons. My brain hears this and starts to think about how he can monetize this. Nick personally has no desire to make any money from his music, he just enjoys it. He’s so pure. He recently started getting fed up about what to wear and simply decided he would simply learn to design and sew. I love how he just does the things he wants to. I love his passion!
Here’s the thing about Nick, he would never tell you all this about him because he has zero need for validation.
Can’t relate ;)
Happy birthday to the DJ of this newsletter and the hottest person I know. Didn’t want to make him do any work today, so instead of a song recc, enjoy the playlist of all the songs he’s ever listed here.
this is making me weep. i love this relationship so much & nothing makes me happier than people who love their partner so much they have to write a newsletter about it hehe. thanks for sharing. this was a special one.