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My
skepticism grows by the hour; so when I’m in “writing
mode,” it’s difficult to ignore my negativity. However, it is
equally important to discuss the good things in life; particularly, those
that inspire me to embrace mankind’s goodness. Thus, I purposely
searched for a positive topic to discuss today – and the search took
but a nanosecond; or utilizing the new HFT lingo, a “pico-second.”
That topic
– of course – is my wife Diana; with whom I’ll be
celebrating my tenth wedding anniversary this weekend. Diana and I met
through a mutual friend in Montauk, Long Island (just East of the Hamptons)
– where I had a share house from 1994 through 2002. Montauk was always
my “PEACE OF
THE ROCK”; but until we met in early 2001, I was still
“finding myself” in a complex and uncertain world.
A ballet
dancer by trade – she attended Juilliard and afterwards danced
professionally – Diana quickly realized dance was not an easy way to
earn a living, especially after a serious knee injury. Thus, she courageously
worked her way through law school – as a part-time paralegal; and
subsequently, spent ten years as a real estate attorney at one of Long
Island’s top Law firms. When we met, we hit it off right away; finally
“agreeing” to date on September 9th, 2011 – the last day of
her first summer in Montauk. Two days later was September 11th – which
immediately cemented our relationship, as she spent the entire day trying to
get hold of me. As long-time readers know, my office was located ten blocks
away; and essentially all cell phone transmissions were down most of the day.
We were
married November 10th, 2002, and moved to Denver in May 2007. Our careers
have since changed dramatically – mine from Wall Street analyst to
mainstream whistleblower, and hers from attorney to ballet teacher; but
fortunately, we’re both the same people. She has been my friend and
partner through the past decade; unflinchingly standing by my side; and
agreeing to give up a far better paying position for my dream of a better
life in Colorado. The 2008 financial collapse was very hard on me, but she
was my ROCK through it all; and fortunately, I landed on my feet – and
then some.
Me, Diana, and our pup “GISELLE” are very happy; and I wish such happiness
– and luck – on all.
PROTECT
YOURSELF, and do it NOW!
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