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one.
the first number of the numeric system.

sometimes i feel bad for one.
all alone.
no community.
little power.
just one.

being in costa rica i have a new respect for one.
i've realized in being here that one can do a lot.

here are some examples:

one bug bite, no matter how small still itches and is still annoying.
one tiny infection inside your ear can be painful and keep you out of the water for 5 or more days, sometimes causing sleep deprivation.
one mango squished up on the sidewalk always smells terrible (in my opinion).
one beetle crawling on your head in the middle of the night can really get someone to spazz and throw it across the room.
one cup of strong costa rican coffee can really get your system moving...if you know what i mean...
one dog that gets overly excited and barks a lot about water or anything that moves can get old after awhile.

(those are supposed to be funny... :))

but on the other hand...

one house in one community with one family can bring great change to people with the power, direction, and LOVE of one God.
one time of playing and teaching volleyball can turn into a trusting relationship.
one question can turn into an intimate conversation.
one camera can bring excitement and smiles to whoever is behind it or in front of it.
one good wave can be a great moment.
one time showing that you care can lead to a long-term relationship.
one email can lead to God's plan unfolding.
one smile can make someone else's day.
one conversation can be a great learning moment.
one hug can speak great love.

uno.

the great thing about one is the one plus one is no longer one.

one really isn't so innocent and powerless is it?
one can change the world in time.
isn't that what Jesus did?
i like living one moments.
i have had a lot of them here, and each is unique and special and beautiful for its own reason.

one is especially important to me today, may 18th.

one year.

today marks the one year anniversary of my relationship with tony benjamin taylor, known to most of you as tj, known to me more dearly as teejer.

so much can happen with one year.
adventures, laughter, growth, learning, struggles, pain, memories, new experiences, travel, beauty, and of course a greater appreciation and understanding of love.
i am so thankful for each one moment, each one day, each one month, that has led to this one year.
one tj taylor.
and i get to date him.
wow.

life with one is such a wonderful thing. a miracle really.
one is a miracle.

miracles are happening all around us.
one can make all the difference.
appreciate one today.
i know i do.