Though, perhaps not as unrelated as I initially believed.
I first happened across 43Things whilst searching online for information on three things: divorce, passport applications, and language lessons. This was way back in July or August of 2005. At the time, I’d just come to the realisation that the marriage I was in was no more… in fact, if I recall correctly, I’d just arrived home from a final couples counselling session, during which I’d decided to pull the plug, and do something different with my life.
The site caught my interest enough that I bookmarked it to check out later. Later ended up being October 2005, when I came back for a closer look, and decided to sign up.
I have many reasons to be thankful for having found this place… I’ve met amazing people, both online and in person (hoping to do more of this in the near future). I’ve had the opportunity to learn so much from others… through discussions, receiving wonderful advice, and sharing your experiences. Buoyed by others’ bravery, adventures, and support, I’ve tried new things that I’d never have imagined just a few years ago.
I’ve also been very lucky in having met, met, and married one particular 43Thinger, and I’m still amazed at how this all happened. Obviously, without 43T, it simply wouldn’t be so.
Sometimes, the results generated by a search engine can be quite spectacular.