Many friendships in this world emerge after a collaboration. Barely knowing him, I invited him to my house for a few days one summer in 2023; he gave me a good vibe. At the time, he had come to Ireland alone, as Alex, his boyfriend, was still in Mexico. The two of them were going to study English there.

I partly understood what he was going through, I felt identified. I had a similar experience when I studied part of my engineering degree in Italy, a wonderful experience that changed my life. I imagine it changed his too, but every wonderful experience has other experiences that aren't so wonderful: loneliness, facing your fears, living outside your comfort zone, and a thousand other hardships.

I decided, as I said, to host him for a few days. He stayed at my house and also at my grandparents' house, the pool, the summer, the mountain house, my mother, my sister, and my aunt. I have very fond memories of that time. My grandfather would die later that year; it was the last time I set foot in that house, just as it was when my grandparents were alive. Now the house is no longer what it was; one of my aunts inherited it, and it's no longer the house of my childhood, no longer the house of my memories. Nelso also helped me take with me the last memory of that house, of enjoying it, of reliving it, something I so often forget. He also helped me treasure that moment of my childhood, rediscover it, give it new meaning, and redefine it.

Nelso met me during one of my "downer" moments—those moments when I'm sad, depressed, melancholic... well, I hope you understand what I mean—he managed me quite well. Although we had our ups and downs, something I've come to appreciate over time, we had a good time. Few people know how to manage my emotions when they're overflowing, especially when I'm feeling more irritable and vulnerable.

We met again sometime later. She introduced me to her boyfriend, Alex. We experienced many hardships and craziness together, but above all, joy. As I write this, I smile because they always bring out my best side; whenever I think of them, I feel happy. We're very different, each with our own unique set of traits, our ups and downs, but we have so much more in common. We love each other. I love them very much. While they've been in Europe, we've always made a point of seeing each other: Ireland, London, Madrid, and Murcia.

In this world of emptiness, of irrelevance, where everything is superfluous, ephemeral, Worldly and subversive, finding people who bring you serenity, happiness, peace and joy, with whom you can talk about everything and share everything is truly comforting.