Just in case you missed the news… yep, I’m engaged!
My fiancĂ©’s name is Hanna. She’s from Iraq… Baghdad actually. She grew up there and modeled in Lebanon, taught history, and then moved here 1.5 years go.
To let you know how clueless I was about the Middle East, I thought every woman from Baghdad wore burkas and were forbidden to speak! (I’m kidding… but I was almost THAT clueless!)
Hanna educated me on the reality of Middle Eastern culture, and from there a great friendship turned into a wonderful romance.
We met in Austin, Texas where we will both be moving in August. I’m leaving my part-time home in San Diego, despite the INCREDIBLE weather, to be around the dozens of friends we’ve already made in Austin.
For those of you not from Texas, Austin is widely-held as the coolest place to live in the State that loves to forget it’s own history. (See “Texas School Board vs Reality”, coming soon to a theater near you.) It’s still hot as hell, but it’s a very pretty town full of really Bohemian-style people… well, a mix actually. Fun place for music, too.
I’m excited as both Hanna and I will be training with world-class figure trainer (and bodybuilder) Dave “The Texas Shredder” Gooden. Dave and I met a few weeks ago and I think we’ll be able to push my 46 (nearly 47) year old body to the absolute max. Hanna has just started working out and already she’s finding toned legs and a curvy butt that makes her look even more beautiful than before… and that’s a feat! ; )
Until July 6th…
You can pick up a free “mystery” book (one of my top-selling e-books!) FREE when you pick up The Every Other Day Diet.
It’s my way of continuing the celebration of my engagement!
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Enjoy the video on that page, and the free stuff coming your way.
Comments are welcome below…
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@Dolores: Possibly… we’re considering it. Right now Tyler the Dog is quite sufficient. : )
Just keep making that crazy Arabic tuna fish for me… : )
Tyler says “woof”… love you.
Thanks Jo! Kudos to you too! : )
Thanks Paul!
Hey Gym Rat Lori! Love that term… I’m definitely a rodent of some sort pertaining to the gym…heh… And thank you SO much for the kind words re: Fit Over 40! Glad you love the book. : )
Hey back from the States! Thanks Matahari!
Marcia, you’re more than welcome… and thanks for mentioning love. Advice is cheap. Well, my advice isn’t but… (ha!) Love is hard to convey through the internet, but I’m glad so many of my readers pick up on it. : )
Purcell, I love to hear successful wedding stories, so kudos to you and your family! End of time is indeed the goal my friend. Take care.
Thanks Lois! I love the quote, “The package is not the gift.” I think in 10 years that will mean even more to me. I’m grateful for your insight!
Thanks so much Regi… Life indeed has its rewards and surprises!
Peter, thank you so very much for those words. She does a wonderful job of looking after me. : ) I’m SO glad to hear your life is going upward. If I helped in any way, it’s me that is grateful.
Thanks so much Chip!
Thanks so much Lavinia! I agree; 1+1 = 3 when it comes to a healthy relationship. : )
Thanks so much Nancy!
Sarah, this is wonderful advice indeed! I will… promise. : ) Jon
Hey Ivan! Great to hear from you… and I’m glad you’re still rockin’ it hard. 38 years… wow. Glad you got the book… I wanted to make sure you did, so thanks for letting me know. Love to meet up — and now you have a good reason to come to Austin! Jon
Thanks so much Janet!
Thanks Patty! I really do appreciate it when folks mention the info as well as the VERY kind words for us. Makes me focus on how to give more. : )
Thanks so much Vinod! We love India. Many of my readers hail from there, and I look forward to visiting one day soon. Take care.
Indeed… thanks Vandana!
From Hanna:
shokran ala msharak al taeba!
Thanks Mike… could not agree more. It’s been a wonderful learning experience.
Thanks Lizzy! I like the suit too…: ) And of course I agree with the complement to Hanna. Ha!
Thanks Brendan! Will-do, for sure.
Thanks Paula Jean! We both appreciate it.
No Stan, her mom was Armenian. : )
Thanks Kim! We both appreciate the kind words. Jon
Thanks so much Sarah! : )
Indeed Angela… incredible. I never knew until I met Hanna. My friend Mike Geary (author of The Truth About Abs) is now dating an Arabic woman as well. Must be in the water. Hopefully we can bridge some gaps between our cultures and see a peaceful world in our lifetime… or at least our children’s. I can dream… : )
I have a hard time with that one… but fortunately Hanna is cool with that flaw in my persona… : ) Thanks Kevin! Jon
Thanks Ursula! I’m happy that you are enjoying Every Other Day Diet and we appreciate your kind words. Jon
Man, I laughed out-loud literally on this one Steven! My little black book could be printed on a single sheet of 8.5×11 paper… with room to spare… but you’re welcome to it. : )
Thanks for the kind words!
Thanks so much Yvonne! Jon