Monday, November 12, 2007

Another Love Story

We think you'll enjoy the following love story from Gimundo:

"Last week, Patrick Moberg was riding the New York City subway from Union Square to Bowling Green when he spotted her across the row: The girl of his dreams.

"As he watched the beautiful girl write in her journal, he knew he that if he didn't work up the courage to speak to her, he'd always wonder what could have been. But when the train stopped, a crowd of people rushed between them before he could reach her.

"'We made eye contact, really solid eye contact . . . and, right when the words were going to leave my mouth, she was off the train,' Moberg, a 21-year-old web designer, told Australia's The Age.

"More than 8 million people make their homes in New York City. Chances were, Moberg would never see the girl again. But he decided to try anyway.

"That night, he created a website: www.nygirlofmydreams.com. The site featured details about the subway car's journey, and a drawing of the young woman he'd seen, with rosy cheeks, blue shorts, and a flower tucked behind her ear. It also included a portrayal of Moberg himself – with the words "not insane" beside his head, for those who might assume otherwise.

"Moberg passed the website address along to everyone he knew – but when the New York Post caught wind of his story, thousands of new viewers checked the site, hoping they could help track down his mystery woman.

"Amazingly, within less than 2 days, the website worked: A friend of Moberg's "dream girl" recognized 22-year-old Australian Camille Hayton from his drawing, and put the two of them in touch. They met for coffee over the weekend.

"Unfortunately, reporters didn't have a chance to tag along on the date, so we have no idea how it went. As Moberg said on his website, "unlike all the romantic comedies and bad pop songs, you'll have to make up your own ending for this."

"Here's hoping it's a happy one!"

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