2023-04-01 16:59:09 : Ben : Did u guys make it to Florida yet?
2023-04-01 17:20:00 : Veronika : Noo I'm not here this weekend but next one!
2023-04-01 17:20:09 : Veronika : How's your day ?
2023-04-01 18:26:59 : Ben : Oh no I totally misunderstood that conversation and thought it was this weekend. I bought my tickets home for Easter a few hrs ago and am there Friday to Monday. Thinking about it now our talk about u celebrating Easter the following weekend makes sense for Miami now :(
2023-04-01 18:29:42 : Ben : Aside from messing up the dates my days been spent on conference calls almost all day
2023-04-01 18:39:45 : Ben : Ah I wanted to ask you about something when u were down here Monday
2023-04-01 19:57:34 : Veronika : What is it ?
2023-04-01 20:29:24 : Ben : Well on the topic of u being a girl and needing time to buy outfits and prep for trips etc. Today an interesting thing came up. I will have to go to Monaco/Cannes in the next couple weeks for some meetings in person.
2023-04-01 20:30:06 : Ben : Most importantly, would u like to go and on the next 4-6 weeks do u think u could have a few days to go.
2023-04-01 21:01:55 : Ben : I would have suggested going to Paris as well but with the riots and city crews on strike Paris isn’t exactly in prime time right now 😂
2023-04-01 21:11:13 : Veronika : Ill think about it but I think I'd prefer to see you in the us first before going on trips together. I really appreciate the invitation!
2023-04-01 21:15:07 : Ben : Of course! And I would like to see u again before as well. Either in Canada or the US. I’ll be back and forth to Canada a few times over the next few weeks as well.
2023-04-01 21:15:31 : Ben : It’s too bad you’re not going to be in Miami next Tuesday still, that would have been perfect
2023-04-01 21:36:29 : Ben : Any chance u could stay till Tuesday night? 😇
2023-04-01 21:45:28 : Veronika : Unfortunately I can't :(
2023-04-01 21:50:37 : Veronika : I do wanna come back at the beginning of next month tho !
2023-04-01 21:51:02 : Veronika : I also miss Cali :(
2023-04-01 21:52:56 : Ben : Hmmm, what if I just extend my stay in Canada longer after Easter and see u when u come back?
2023-04-01 21:53:43 : Ben : And Oh common with the California talk lol.
2023-04-01 21:57:49 : Ben : But if California is where u want to go I suppose I could suffer the west coast with you
2023-04-01 22:16:50 : Veronika : Hahah I'm sure it's gonna grow on you
2023-04-01 22:33:15 : Ben : Haha Maybe I just need the right person to show me around
2023-04-01 22:33:27 : Ben : That must be what I’ve been missing
2023-04-01 22:40:44 : Ben : We will figure it out anyways how was your day?
2023-04-02 12:37:35 : Ben : It’s been an absolutely perfect day in paradise this morning. We just got back from a short bike ride to the harbor for ice cream and there was an art market going on so I played the traveling salesman signing up artists while hunter caused mayhem touching everything in sight lol
2023-04-02 12:38:06 : Ben : I also was thinking about California and i have a pretty big list of people that i could or should be re-connecting with out there. It’s probably been long enough that it’s safe for me to re-enter that state. Lets go there in May and in the meantime, the next time i’m home in Canada over the next 2-3 weeks let me cook you dinner at my place. Deal?
2023-04-02 16:25:45 : Veronika : Hahah aw I'm glad you're having a good day ! And ok we'll go out to eat first, I still need to trust that you're not gonna cut me to pieces before I come over lol
2023-04-02 17:49:35 : Ben : LOL I must really give off Hannibal Lecter vibes! 🤦♂️ And I just realized you really have never looked me up have u
2023-04-02 17:51:30 : Ben : And alright but no mysterious week long sicknesses next time I’m home. I still feel like I should have asked for a dr.‘s note
2023-04-03 10:16:20 : Ben : MMS Sent
2023-04-03 10:16:30 : Ben : She looks like she could eat Lilo for a snack here
2023-04-03 12:28:20 : Veronika : Haha she's so cute yeah pretty sure she could
2023-04-03 15:54:45 : Ben : Are u into politics at all?
2023-04-03 17:43:43 : Veronika : Not like super why ?
2023-04-03 17:58:33 : Ben : Sorry I could only send a video on WhatsApp but there are dolphins like 5 ft from the edge. Sorry for so many msgs lol it was just really cool
2023-04-03 18:01:09 : Veronika : So nice omg ! Enjoy the beautiful day ! 🐬☀️
2023-04-03 18:06:59 : Ben : Ah there’s just a lot going on today, every call I’ve had has been about what’s going on and what it‘ll mean. It’s been a day of arm chair diplomats.
2023-04-03 18:10:05 : Ben : The saudis and Iranians have a deal now which is unheard ofOil is moving closer to being priced in the Chinese currency instead of usdJapan which is an American ally struck a deal to buy Russian energy and Chinese energy And trump is being arrested tomorrow Oh and opec announced they are cutting their oil production so gas is about to go up. Nothing good for the economy today lol
2023-04-04 10:36:10 : Ben : Hope you’re having a great morning :)
2023-04-04 11:48:18 : Veronika : Thank you ! Hope you are too !
2023-04-04 17:49:42 : Ben : We went out for ice cream down the st and if you look closely at hunters u can just see his double scoop falling off and deep concern in his eyes 😂
2023-04-04 17:50:45 : Ben : MMS Sent
2023-04-04 17:50:54 : Ben : At the risk of being too forward (I’m probably well past that point by now), may I request a photo? 😇
2023-04-05 10:32:22 : Ben : I’m on a cal with this guy in Saudi who is extremely formal and we are going back and forth saying how much we appreciate this, that and each other and it sounded like you 😂 hope youre having a nice morning!
2023-04-05 10:52:41 : Veronika : That's so sweet, hope you have a nice morning too and hunter looks so cute with the falling scoop haha
2023-04-05 11:15:15 : Ben : It’s been nice so far, it’s windy today so I am going kiteboarding in a little bit before I have to pick hunter up from church. What are u up to?
2023-04-05 11:56:07 : Ben : I really hope at some point in the not too distant future i get u to visit (yes I know, dinner date first in public, then maybe I cook then maybe we go somewhere), it is truly paradise. I mean dolphins come right to the water line… and I promise not to chop u up lol
2023-04-05 14:15:39 : Veronika : Hahah ok I might come for the dolphins
2023-04-05 18:35:33 : Ben : LOL well thank god the dolphins might get u to me! I’ll start training Flipper for Veronika’s potential maybe one day possible visit
2023-04-05 18:35:45 : Ben : How was your day?
2023-04-05 21:39:20 : Veronika : It was good just a lot of running around. About to take a bath and go to bed, you?
2023-04-05 22:10:55 : Ben : Oh that sounds relaxing hopefully you’ve been using the robe.I’m just working on a presentation and have a call with someone in California at 11. I’ve been reaching out to some of my old business people on the west coast to test the waters…
2023-04-05 22:13:01 : Veronika : Lol good ! And yes of course ! Gonna put it on right after :)
2023-04-05 22:31:07 : Ben : That’s what I like to hear. And yes I’ve been reconnecting with people and it’s been really productive. I’m telling u you’re a good luck charm for me.
2023-04-05 22:59:17 : Ben : Anyways my call is starting, this could be 1 more reason to visit CA :) sweet dreams 😘
2023-04-05 23:40:21 : Veronika : I'm glad things are going well! Sweet dreams
2023-04-06 11:30:00 : Ben : I hope you’ve been having a nice morning, you get into Miami tomorrow right?
2023-04-06 17:17:23 : Ben : Omg I just realized something, I wanted to have something at your hotel when u arrived. Something to kickstart the weekend and I realized I stilll don’t know your name
2023-04-06 17:19:42 : Ben : So to make it fair, my name is officially Ben gulak, I am not on social media but I’m all over the Internet and here’s my Wikipedia https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ben_GulakYour turn
2023-04-06 17:49:26 : Veronika : I didn't even book the hotel yet hahah im always so last minute
2023-04-06 17:54:51 : Ben : When we do go somewhere I’m going to have to come back to Toronto first just to make sure u get on the plane lol
2023-04-06 17:55:30 : Ben : Well the concierge at the Fontainebleau just thought I was a weirdo. What do u mean u don’t know the guests name sir?
2023-04-06 18:02:49 : Veronika : Idk if I should stay there or in brickell
2023-04-06 18:05:30 : Ben : I’ve always loved south beach but it’s also gotten ghetto in the past few years so the energy isn’t as happy and cheery anymore.
2023-04-06 18:06:01 : Veronika : Yes very ghetto lol
2023-04-06 18:07:25 : Ben : I’ve never stayed in brickell before and now I just go in and out and don’t usually stay in the city
2023-04-06 18:07:49 : Ben : So Veronika, now I am curious. What is your name??
2023-04-06 19:10:45 : Ben : :( anyways do u actually have ur flights for Florida or were they also left to the last minute
2023-04-06 19:30:54 : Veronika : Lol yes I have my flights booked haha and I'll let you know when I book the hotel
2023-04-06 19:39:31 : Ben : Lol I can’t believe you’re coming to Florida the day I’m heading to Canada :( awful timing
2023-04-06 19:39:52 : Ben : But without a name I can’t arrange any sweet nothings for you lol
2023-04-06 21:08:25 : Ben : Any chance you’ll be in Toronto next Thursday or will u be heading to Montreal for Your Easter already?
2023-04-06 21:26:12 : Veronika : Lol it's Stadnichenko and I'm not sure I'll let you know
2023-04-06 21:50:49 : Ben : It’s a beautiful name much nicer sounding than mine
2023-04-06 21:56:44 : Veronika : Haha thank you and I just booked at this place Hyde Suites Midtown Miami
2023-04-06 22:11:08 : Ben : Nice I’ll try and make sure there’s something special :)
2023-04-06 22:15:02 : Ben : Have I ever spent any time in coconut grove?
2023-04-06 22:19:38 : Veronika : Noo I actually haven't
2023-04-06 22:20:37 : Veronika : I stay a lot in Fort Lauderdale or bal harbour
2023-04-06 22:24:32 : Ben : Its always been one of my favourite suburbs of Miami, it has some really great restaurants there’s a ritz there and nice for walking around. 2 of my favourite restaurants are still there. If u like ceviche I have to bring u it’s a cute area
2023-04-06 22:31:09 : Veronika : Yes forsure and I love ceviche
2023-04-06 22:38:31 : Ben : Me too! there’s a really great seafood shop on the island here that sells sushi grade fish so I make my own all the time
2023-04-06 22:52:19 : Ben : So I really have had some great meetings with people in California this week. I completely disconnected from my network out there and I had forgotten all the business people and how close I had been with some of them. It’s been really good
2023-04-06 23:19:11 : Veronika : That's amazing !
2023-04-06 23:28:07 : Ben : It’s really good timing, all the California talks struck a chord with me
2023-04-06 23:28:32 : Ben : Anyways I am going to get some sleep, sweet dreams
2023-04-07 10:57:36 : Ben : Safe travels today!
2023-04-07 11:02:56 : Veronika : Thank you ! I'm leaving a little later in the afternoon. Safe travels to you too!
2023-04-07 11:22:13 : Ben : We are just about to board, I look like Dr Doolittle when I travel. Walking Nala on her leash with hunter bumbling along behind lol
2023-04-07 12:15:16 : nan : Veronika is visiting Miami while Ben is in Canada for Easter weekend. They were supposed to meet up in Miami, but there was a misunderstanding with the dates and Ben left florida the weekend she was coming which is referenced in some of the other text messages. Now that Ben has Veronika's proper name, he had some flowers and a bottle of tequila sent to her hotel room for when she arrived. She had mentionned that Tequila is her favorite liquor so that gesture was supposed to show an attention to detail. She also promised to send some photos later to Ben which could be intrepreted as a sign of affection
2023-04-07 19:09:23 : Veronika : Thank you so much for the flowers ! So sweet of you !
2023-04-07 19:11:07 : Ben : There should have been some tequila as well! I ordered a bottle of don julio for u but the delivery might not have made it yet. But it’s coming
2023-04-07 19:14:38 : Veronika : Omg no way thank you so much I love that !
2023-04-07 19:15:17 : Ben : I thought u would :)
2023-04-07 19:15:44 : Ben : I can’t believe the timing this weekend that I’m up here the weekend you are down there
2023-04-07 19:20:04 : Ben : Although I know ur with your friend so I will just wait to have u to myself. Send a pic of the flowers
2023-04-07 19:46:30 : Veronika : I'm trying to send it to you but not delivering:(
2023-04-07 19:50:01 : Ben : Ah send on WhatsApp. My phone is being weird back in Canada
2023-04-07 19:50:13 : Ben : This umber [2023-04-07, 7:50:34 PM] Veronika: image omitted
2023-04-07 19:59:40 : Ben : Ah they’re nice!! And how about a picture of the beautiful recipient 😇
2023-04-07 20:03:24 : Veronika : Lol I’ll send you some later
2023-04-07 20:03:56 : Veronika : Also I think they tried delivering the bottle but I wasn’t in the room so they left :( but it’s ok !
2023-04-07 20:15:56 : Ben : Oh no! Maybe they’ll leave it at the front desk for when u guys get back. I actually got 2 emails from the company so I think I ordered it twice by accident lol u guys should be set
2023-04-07 20:17:43 : Veronika : Aw that’s so so sweet of you thank you so much Ben ! So they called me saying that they cannot hold alcohol deliveries for some reason so they got sent back
2023-04-07 20:19:13 : Veronika : The one moment I left to grab a coffee lol
2023-04-07 20:27:32 : Ben : Oh that’s too bad, maybe the other one will still show up. Anyways I don’t want to be monopolizing your time while you’re down there, I hope u have fun tonight and don’t get into too much trouble
2023-04-07 20:32:26 : Veronika : Haha thank you so much I really appreciate it ! Hope you’re having a some good family time :)
2023-04-07 20:38:57 : Ben : It’s been really nice so far, and I will have to be back up again either later this week or early the following week for some meetings so they’re happy
2023-04-07 21:03:16 : Veronika : Got the bottle !
2023-04-07 21:56:20 : Ben : Good! I always have these visions of my gifts all going smoothly and then it’s one hiccup after another lol
2023-04-07 21:56:27 : Ben : I’m glad it arrived finally
2023-04-07 23:17:08 : Ben : Hope ur having fun!! You should ask your friend if she thinks you should come to France with me next month (only if she’ll put in a good word) And don’t worry we’ll have that public dinner date first to prove I’m not a serial killer lol. [2023-04-08, 1:44:44 PM] Ben: image omitted
2023-04-08 19:14:15 : Veronika : Hahaha
2023-04-08 19:26:00 : Ben : I’m getting into Miami in 2 hrs see u shortly :p
2023-04-08 20:17:49 : Ben : I am only kidding don’t worry I am not crashing your party U look amazing, Send me something cute
2023-04-08 21:31:50 : Veronika : Haha I wasn’t worried , thank you :) [2023-04-08, 9:32:08 PM] Veronika: video omitted
2023-04-08 21:51:32 : Ben : Aw thank you have fun tonight!
2023-04-10 20:35:55 : Ben : Hi there I just wanted to check in with you, make sure u made it home safely and also talk about something. I got back to a rainstorm on marco, hopefully u had nicer weather this weekend
2023-04-10 21:17:39 : Ben : I didn’t mean to blow up your phone tonight, but, I have to be home for something in person this week. There are a few people that need to make it work and I need to pick a day to come.
2023-04-10 21:18:45 : Ben : I really want to see you, can we do that much anticipated dinner this week and I’ll schedule around it?
2023-04-10 21:51:50 : Ben : Would Thursday night work?
2023-04-10 22:13:17 : Veronika : Hey sorry I got back exhausted, everything is ok lol and im gonna leave to Montreal in a few days so im not sure but I will let you know. Do your stuff as it best suits you and we'll figure it out.
2023-04-10 22:26:41 : Ben : Lol! We do not have a good track record of figuring things out. I’ll see what I can schedule in the morning. As usual I should be thinking about work and I’m more worried about seeing u 🤦♂️
2023-04-11 10:53:22 : Ben : Ok so I think I have my meetings sorted out and Thursday morning works which means I’d need to fly in Wednesday evening.
2023-04-11 10:53:48 : Ben : Do u have time tomorrow night for dinner?
2023-04-11 15:15:08 : Veronika : Thank you for the painting, looks beautiful! I think I'm leaving tomorrow afternoon but not 100%. Aren't you back in Florida right now?
2023-04-11 15:37:27 : Ben : Ah the one u were supposed to get this month still isn’t finished, the guys has been dragging his feet. But it is going to be really beautiful. I hope you’ll love it.
2023-04-11 15:39:12 : Ben : I am back in Florida, we got back last night. But, the guy raising money for me right now wants me to meet with some of the investors that are in Toronto so back I go…
2023-04-11 15:40:36 : Ben : Do u think you’ll know when ur leaving later tonight?
2023-04-11 20:42:10 : Ben : So what’s the verdict? Can I plan a dinner for us tomorrow evening?
2023-04-11 20:53:33 : Veronika : I don't want you to get another account revoked lol im gonna go to work for a few hours in the morning and leave right after
2023-04-11 21:07:09 : Ben : Ok :( I really could’ve gone for a dinner tomorrow. It’s been a weird week for me.
2023-04-11 21:12:10 : Veronika : Aw im sorry how come ?
2023-04-11 21:16:32 : Ben : My work is a little weird right now. There’s a lot of really good things and frustrating things all happening at once so it’s a bit of a roller coaster
2023-04-11 21:22:22 : Ben : Not to lay on the guilt but a fun night to clear my head would be exactly what the dr ordered lol
2023-04-11 21:26:00 : Ben : How about u? How are u doing With the holiday coming up?
2023-04-11 22:16:54 : Ben : We are going to see each other right? I’m not completely crazy?
2023-04-11 22:38:49 : Veronika : Lol yes we are going to see each other
2023-04-11 22:58:12 : Ben : Whew! That’s a relief! I’ve faced enough rejections to last a lifetime today. Thank you for confirming my sanity!
2023-04-12 15:00:25 : Ben : Made it to Toronto! How’s your drive going? I was thinking about your Amazon business, and it got me thinking. Have you considered adding a touch of AI magic to it? I see papers all the time of AI working in real-time, searching for trending products to resell on Amazon and fully automated. If only you knew an MIT trained AI Scientist 😉
2023-04-12 19:33:31 : Veronika : Welcome back ! I'm almost there! Yes AI is definitely great for that. I took a little break from Amazon but I definitely want to get back into it
2023-04-12 21:15:37 : Ben : Nice, I used to do the Toronto -> Boston drive all the time for school. I always loved and still love long car drives. What do u do on yours? Are u an audiobooker?
2023-04-14 07:24:11 : Ben : MMS Sent
2023-04-14 07:25:15 : Ben : Good morning :) rise and shine
2023-04-14 13:29:53 : Veronika : Such a beautiful view ! Have a good day !
2023-04-14 19:42:43 : Ben : Sunsets are even more beautiful, even better than Santa Monika’s I hear 😉 but you’ll have to see it in person when you come for the dolphins. I can’t spoil u with too many photos My week was actually really tough and ended on a low lol. Almost everything I touched was either delayed or didn’t happen so thank god the weeks overWhat did you do today?
2023-04-14 21:53:56 : Veronika : Don't worry it'll definitely get better!!My day was good just so exhausted, already in bed, have a good night
2023-04-14 22:15:44 : Ben : Sweet dreams!
2023-04-16 10:21:23 : Ben : Happy Easter! Do u guys have any special traditions or big feast today?
2023-04-16 10:42:41 : Veronika : Thank you so much ! I feel like it's pretty similar to your Easter just a different date
2023-04-16 10:53:02 : Ben : lol I meant like special dishes. My family is German so we always have more potatoes and roasts than the average family gathering. Other than borscht I don’t know many Russian dishes
2023-04-16 11:01:41 : Veronika : Haha a lot of different types of salads , a lot of caviar lol but I'm also half Arabic so we incorporate a lot of middle eastern dishes too
2023-04-16 11:12:16 : Ben : Arabic food is my absolute favourite. It’s why I fell in love with the Middle East. That sounds like such a good combination of delicacies
2023-04-16 14:02:29 : Ben : MMS Sent
2023-04-16 14:02:36 : Ben : Not quite caviar but this is about to be some amazing poke
2023-04-16 16:22:01 : Veronika : Sounds delicious !
2023-04-16 18:43:42 : Ben : What are some of your go-to recipes?
2023-04-18 09:43:54 : Ben : Hope you have a great morning :)
2023-04-18 09:46:37 : Ben : since we do not have such a good track record when I pick the date, how about you choose a night next week and I’ll make plans for us. I still want to go to either canoe or Byblos
2023-04-18 10:54:59 : Ben : MMS Sent
2023-04-18 10:55:01 : Ben : This bird quite literally was being chased by a bunch of crows and flew into the balcony for safety and hasn’t left my hand in 20 mins
2023-04-18 13:15:16 : nan : Ben Called Veronika this morning, she didn't pick up. But, she called him back 2 minutes later - a good sign. Ben told veronika how he will be home in Canada all next week and she said oh wonderful, lets do the dinner. They had a nice phone call and agreed that next week they will finally do the next dinner date in Canada :) the specifics still need ot be arranged.
2023-04-18 14:48:33 : Veronika : Omg that's so cute !!
2023-04-18 17:58:50 : Ben : Lol it was pretty adorable except I made a mortal enemy of Nala today! While the bird was with me she was inside going crazy inside thinking I was keeping her meal away
2023-04-18 17:59:03 : Ben : How was your day?
2023-04-20 14:49:47 : Ben : Hope your week has been going well. I am just trying to figure out some plans for next week and wanted to see him Monday night worked for you? Monday night say 7pm?
2023-04-20 15:06:42 : Ben : oh and I just had my zoom court meeting for that insane speeding ticket from a few weeks back and I guess the officer didn't put the serial number down for the radar gun and the judge threw my case out!!! hallelujah! now I hope I didn't use up all my good luck for the month on a speeding ticket! you better still be in town next week lol
2023-04-20 15:48:33 : Veronika : Hahah that's great ! And yes I'll still be in town for now lol but I think Wednesday might work better
2023-04-20 15:55:21 : Ben : I thought for sure they'd be sending me to drivers ed lol! it was a serious bullet dodge today
2023-04-20 15:58:10 : Ben : for now lol! 🤦♂️ you drive me crazylol lets confirm for Wednesday and say it's a date at 7pm downtown
2023-04-21 10:36:39 : Ben : MMS Sent
2023-04-21 10:36:41 : Ben : En route to the airport!
2023-04-24 11:49:20 : Ben : Hey there just wanted to check in and make sure we’re on for Wednesday still! I put your number down for the open table 😉 so if u get any confirmation txts hit 1 lol
2023-04-24 19:23:07 : Ben : I like to think you’re just making sweat Today and that this isn’t history repeating itself again. Hope u had a great day and I am hopeful of seeing u this week. Please don’t cancel lol
2023-04-25 16:38:07 : Ben : Hey Veronika, I haven’t heard back from you so I’m not sure if we’re still on for tomorrow. I was really looking forward to seeing you, but I understand if plans change. Just let me know, no pressure! On a lighter note, my mom said this is supposed to be a good week for Taurus’, so fingers crossed she wasn’t reading the wrong month lol
2023-04-25 18:19:54 : Veronika : Thank you so much for the flowers Ben I love them ! I just feel a little overwhelmed and needed some space. I truly appreciate everything you do but I feel a little pressured and that makes me kind of anxious. I’ve told you I’m not ready to really go on dates before, I thought I was starting to feel more comfortable and I actually do have a good time with you but because I feel pressured it slows me down a lot. It’s not against you but I’m not in a place where I can give you the time and attention you maybe want
2023-04-25 18:33:39 : Ben : I’m really sorry I have given off that energy. I am not a needy person. although there is pressure but because of timing. I have so little time, am mostly in Florida and when I come up it’s usually for meetings. This week I have had a packed week of meetings and tried to plan things around seeing you for a bit. So the pressure comes from trying to organize my schedule not because I need tons of attention.
2023-04-25 18:40:29 : Ben : I also want to get to know you properly, what I’ve seen I really liked. I enjoy spending time with you and would like to learn what makes u tick. I also spoil you because I’m not here in Canada often. So little things like grabbing a drink or a coffee become harder so I probably over compensate with flowers. I understand what you are saying, but could we maybe keep our date tomorrow night and have another fun bit of time together just to get to know each other a little bit better. We don’t even need to call it a date
2023-04-25 18:47:19 : Ben : Oh and I do believe in going after what u want. We met under unusual circumstances and I don’t anything about u really beyond what I think I like about u. If u moved back to Montreal or California I would never see u again and our lives wouldn’t cross paths. So that means while we are in each others orbits I don’t want to miss the opportunity to know u better and maybe that feels like pressure but it isn’t meant in a negative way. If we didn’t have fun together I wouldn’t be chasing after u like a madman
2023-04-26 07:46:11 : Ben : Good morning, I wanted to check in and see how you’re feeling about tonight. As I mentioned, I’ll be leaving tomorrow and won’t be back for a while. I’d love to see you before my birthday, but understand if you need more time. If you’re up for it, we can do something casual or fancy, just let me know.
2023-04-26 10:29:11 : Veronika : I understand that timing is an issue and that you’re not here all the time, I just wish we could slow it down because when I feel all this pressure it just gives me anxiety and makes me not want to do anything. It’s not about the flowers, I actually really love that and it always makes me smile, it’s more so when I keep getting a lot of messages it kind of overwhelms me. And I get that you just want us to spend time but when I feel this way it’s hard for me to show up because it feels forceful instead of feeling light and fun and no pressure
2023-04-26 11:22:07 : Ben : I’m really sorry for making u feel that way and I get it. Believe it or not, I’m usually a very spontaneous person, I just have trouble being spontaneous with you because of the timing. I’m happy you love the flowers and hopefully also like the little paintings. I will tone down the messages, again I’m usually mr. anti-technology As for tonight, I have some running around to do by Sherway later on. If you do feel like a spontaneous casual dinner I know there’s some good places. Otherwise, I completely understand. I will be back up here again sometime in may I’m sure
2023-04-29 16:57:00 : Ben : I saw the most beautiful tropical flowers today you’d have loved them. All pinks purples and violets and just growing wild!
2023-04-29 17:31:23 : Veronika : Aw that sounds so beautiful!
2023-05-01 13:59:39 : Ben : so the artist who made your next months painting just got this big contract to work with a chain of luxury hotels throughout Asia in Thailand, Vietnam, Bali etc. My little art agency which were supposed to just be a hobby is growing faster than NALA some days🤦♂️. Hope your week is off to a good start
2023-05-01 17:47:21 : Veronika : No way ! That's so cool haha and good for you that's amazing !
2023-05-01 17:47:51 : Veronika : And yes is it I'm in Montreal with my mom now, hope yours is too!
2023-05-01 20:57:54 : Ben : lol i wish i could take credit for the deal but i hired someone to run the artists full time 2 months ago and they’ve just been on fire. I’m supposed to be focussed on NALA full time and am most definitely not on fire lately lol. that is nice you’re home :) i’m in a city in china right now that only manufactures art, factory after factory filled with artists doing sculptures, paintings glass blowing. It’s really cool, i’ve never seen anything like it before.
2023-05-02 00:08:02 : Veronika : That sounds so cool! Have fun, enjoy it !!
2023-05-02 21:31:07 : Ben : Do u and your mom have any fun traditions when you’re visiting? Whenever my mom gets me alone she always has some far away errand that she needs me to come with her on leading to hrs of car talks lol
2023-05-05 15:08:52 : Ben : Hope you’ve been having a great week. It’s a little hard to tell from the photo but that’s me out there
2023-05-05 15:09:01 : Ben : MMS Sent
2023-05-05 15:16:10 : Veronika : Omg that's so nice ! Have fun !!
2023-05-05 15:17:01 : Ben : It’s insanely beautiful I’ve been in Tahiti/bora bora for less than 36 hrs and managed to cram in a kite board session :)
2023-05-05 15:18:13 : Veronika : Looks really beautiful !!
2023-05-05 15:30:47 : Ben : I’ve never seen anything like it. Makes me want to see the Maldives now.
2023-05-05 15:31:21 : Ben : I hope you’re around next
2023-05-05 16:10:08 : Veronika : It's your birthday soon !
2023-05-05 16:18:57 : Ben : It is! You remembered
2023-05-05 16:19:46 : Ben : It’s monday
2023-05-06 12:27:03 : Veronika : I know !!
2023-05-06 13:24:10 : Ben : You have a very good memory! How should we celebrate this week?
2023-05-06 22:22:05 : Ben : I made it back finally and hunter’s been a little maniac since I walked in the door he’s been so excited to have me home again
2023-05-07 11:39:53 : Ben : Let’s get lunch tomorrow. How does 11:30 at joeys at Sherway gardens sound?
2023-05-07 13:02:09 : Veronika : I would go but I think im gonna have to go to work tomorrow im sorry I just have so many payments to take care of right now I have to try to work as much as I can
2023-05-07 14:00:50 : Ben : Oh that is too bad, if you don’t end up going let me know. Would be a perfect start to the most important day of the year
2023-05-07 14:09:42 : Veronika : Ok I will, thank you for understanding!
2023-05-07 14:31:41 : Ben : Of course!
2023-05-07 17:48:45 : Ben : MMS Sent
2023-05-07 17:48:48 : Ben : It’s too bad you don’t like yellow flowers my lawn has about 10 million dandelions right now lol
2023-05-07 17:55:00 : Veronika : Hahah I like all colours
2023-05-07 18:04:28 : Ben : Well I happen to know there’s a big bouquet of tropical flowers waiting for a certain somebody so I don’t have to go collecting dandelions just yet
2023-05-07 20:02:18 : Veronika : Aw omg you're so sweet !
2023-05-07 20:26:30 : Ben : We’ll just Pretend I smuggled them in from Tahiti 😉
2023-05-07 20:33:02 : Ben : Did u decide what ur doing tomorrow yet?
2023-05-07 20:48:34 : Veronika : Yeah I have to go to work no choice
2023-05-07 21:06:28 : Ben : I completely understand, it really seems like everything is getting crazy expensive in Canada. Every time I’m here stuff is getting more and more expensive.
2023-05-07 21:06:50 : Ben : But hopefully we can find a bit of time this week on a day that does work
2023-05-07 22:14:17 : Ben : I know there’s not much I can do to help, but if u ever want to just vent I’m a good listener. And I am happy to share my woes as well.
2023-05-08 09:10:35 : Veronika : Happy birthday!! Hope you have an amazing day !
2023-05-08 09:41:48 : Ben : Thank you!!
2023-05-08 10:46:35 : Veronika : And don't worry I'm ok lol I'm just helping my mom with her mortgage now plus need to take care of my own things so it's just a lot since I'm alone but everything is good ! Anyways enjoy your day !!
2023-05-08 11:22:37 : Ben : I know the feeling. I have a bunch of people I’m responsible for and they all have their own families so it can feel like a lot sometimes.
2023-05-08 15:19:01 : Ben : I hope your days going well, I just had such an interesting conversation I’d have loved your thoughts on. Hi
2023-05-09 14:15:16 : nan : Ben surprised Veronika at her work today. He showed up with a giant bouquet of flowers and took her out for a lunch date. It was a complete surprise after multiple failed attempts at trying to schedule something together. The date went off smoothly without a hitch, it was a perfect surprise and they spent 3 hours together talking, getting to know eachother better and really having fun. It was a great decision. they actually got to know eachother a lot more today and are making plans to see eachother again this week before he leaves for florida over the weekend. SUCCESS!!!! They talked about past relationships, families, hobbies, what they like doing in their free time and dialy routines. It was good.
2023-05-09 14:25:42 : Veronika : Thank you so much for everything Ben ! Had a great time with you
2023-05-09 14:29:16 : Ben : Me too!! It made my day
2023-05-09 14:36:26 : Veronika : Thank you for always taking such good care of me
2023-05-09 14:41:30 : Ben : Of course, I’m happy to. I really enjoy spending time with you. Hopefully it’s just the beginning
2023-05-09 20:10:20 : Ben : Did you catch the sunset tonight? It was beautiful up on the escarpment
2023-05-09 20:10:45 : Ben : U know instead of drinks on Friday why don’t we do a little hike somewhere. The weather is finally nice
2023-05-09 21:18:24 : Veronika : I didn't catch it no ! And I'm not sure I'm working Friday during the day
2023-05-09 21:59:39 : Veronika : What about Thursday afternoon after the spa ?
2023-05-09 22:59:28 : Ben : Thursday works for me, And it was a really nice sunset tonight! The whole sky was lit up
2023-05-09 23:14:01 : Ben : Downtown?
2023-05-10 07:03:48 : Ben : MMS Sent
2023-05-10 07:04:03 : Ben : Sunrise this morning
2023-05-10 10:44:38 : Ben : Tomorrow afternoon works for a little hike if you’re up for it. There’s a ravine and trails by Sherway isn’t there?
2023-05-10 18:38:41 : Ben : How’s ur day going and how are u feeling about tomorrow?
2023-05-10 19:18:03 : Veronika : Good thank you just busy ! The sunrise looked beautiful! I'll be done with my massage around 5 so not sure about the hike. I might have to go see my friend she needs me to help her with something but I'll let you know
2023-05-10 21:08:11 : Ben : The sunrises are really beautiful, totally different from Marco, but still pretty stunning. I hope you got everything done that needed to get done today!I actually can’t do tomorrow, something came up in the evening and I have to be downtown for a dinner. But, maybe we can grab a coffee and pastry in the morning before work Friday or Sat morning? Also, it doesn’t seem to get dark until quite late now that summer is coming on so evening hikes will be possible next time I’m up here :)
2023-05-11 11:02:44 : Ben : Have a great day of pampering 😘
2023-05-11 11:23:01 : Veronika : Thank you !!
2023-05-11 22:13:08 : Ben : How’d your spa day go? Hope you’re feeling nice and relaxed
2023-05-12 20:42:15 : Ben : Hey really random but I tried ordering u a cappuccino (with oat milk today) but it was from some Canadian delivery company I hadn’t used before and never got a delivery confirmation. Did it ever arrive? Just want to make sure I don’t reorder again and they never make it to you!
2023-05-12 21:38:29 : Veronika : Omg that was from you ! It's so funny I was with Alex in front we didn't know who it was for there was no name ! I was gonna drink it but it was half empty ! But that is actually so sweet thank you so much !!
2023-05-12 22:09:33 : Ben : lol of course it was me! Ok at least it arrived and just didn’t have a name! I was thinking oh god if it didn’t have the senders name u wouldn’t know it was from me or that it didn’t get delivered lol!
2023-05-12 22:10:49 : Ben : Yes, if any sweet nothings come randomly they’re almost certainly from me, unless I’m not the only one sending flowers and cappuccinos lol
2023-05-12 22:34:22 : Veronika : Haha thank you and no senders name but my name wasn't on there either ! We just took because nobody claimed it haha
2023-05-12 22:41:29 : Ben : Lol ok well at least I know it arrived I can use them again and I’ll figure out the name thing :) what are u up to tonight?
2023-05-13 12:51:48 : Veronika : Thank you so much !! I was just craving coffee !
2023-05-13 13:46:53 : Ben : Lol I am glad :)! My mornings been yard work at my omas and now a campfire with my parents and hunter.
2023-05-13 13:47:16 : Ben : MMS Sent
2023-05-13 14:34:32 : Veronika : That's so cute enjoy your day !!
2023-05-13 15:15:16 : nan : Ben ordered cappuccinos and pastries to Veronika's work as a surprise delivery
2023-05-13 16:20:24 : Ben : Thank you and drive safe tonight! Let me know when u get in
2023-05-14 11:57:22 : Ben : What’s on your guys menu today? Anything exciting planned for Mother’s Day?
2023-05-14 12:24:50 : Ben : MMS Sent
2023-05-14 12:33:44 : Ben : We are at my omas for a big feast and hunter is stealing the show amongst all the old lady widows and guests lol
2023-05-14 19:31:56 : Veronika : So cute haha we went to a spa and going out to dinner now, enjoy the rest of your day !