Oh, you are such a man now!!! you have matured so much!!! I have followed you from the beginning and it is wonderful to see you so confident and "grown up" Good for you!!!! I'm glad that you and Colton are still together. If you have made it past the 2 year mark then you have it pretty well secure :) I've been with my partner for "a number of years" (old). And we have only grown closer over the years through the ups and downs. The key is talking and working out your problems. So glad to hear from you!!!!!!!!!!!
Thank you for watching for so long. Colten and I have a lot of the same common goals and we both have a strong work ethic. But we also are different and we have our own set of strengths and interests that really complement one another nicely, which I believe makes our relationship stronger. I am very proud of Colten.
Erik, so very nice to hear from you again and to hear that you guys are doing so well! I always felt from your first videos that you would do well in life. You faced and then overcame so many hardships early in life and because of those experiences, you developed an extraordinary level of integrity along with much determination and perseverance. I have no doubt you will be able to achieve whatever goals you have in life. Keep focused on the future, but don’t forget to enjoy the present with Colton! Once again, I wish you two the very best and thanks for giving us the update!
Erik, dude - all the best to you and Colten. Your videos were great right from the start. I'm trying to think how you must have felt hitting the upload button the first time. Did your finger freeze for a moment? You have been an inspiration and friend to a lot of people you'll never meet. And you have not only been a witness to great progress for lgbt people, you have been part of it. Cheers!
I can tell you that RUclips is part of what has caused me to grow as a person. RUclips was my connection to the gay community pretty much. It helped me learn to be a better speaker. It was an outlet for my thoughts that I otherwise was not readily able to express with people who would understand. Becoming a RUclipsr has been an important life decision.
It's definitely been a very long time since you started posting on youtube and it's great to see that you're doing well! I wish the best for both of you. ;)
You're so awesome and an inspiration. Really. Please keep making videos even if it's once every couple of months. Seeing you progress in life is so inspiring. If you ever have the time to make another video... I'm around your age and would love to hear tips on how you save/mange your personal money. :)
How did I miss this vid? RUclips is acting very strange lately. You seem so confident Erik!! Even though we have never met personally I consider you to be a great friend. You have mentored and helped so many people. You definitely have your "angel wings!" Big hugs and thanks to you and Colten..
So glad to hear from you! I have been wondering how you were doing and if you were still with Colton. Please give us the occasional video to keep in touch with your youtube followers. :)
Thanks for checking in now and then to let us know how things are going. It sounds like life is good for you and that's wonderful. I assume your neighbor has adjusted to you and your boyfriend.
I honestly don't know how long I have been following you but it has been most gratifying watching your evolution. I am so happy to here you are doing well. I feel like a parent watching his boy grow up and become a man. The world has changed because of you and your generation opening up doors,hearts and minds. Continued good fortune and do keep in touch from time to time. Thanks for this video.
Finally! Welcome back Erik and congrats for the great video. So glad to see you on great form and,yes, more confident and mature. I miss our email and I hope that you decide to open a new account again. Ciao, all the best to you and Colten
As you know, I think of you daily. You have been part of my maturing process. I am sure you can remember some of the pieces of advice you gave me when we spent time together: Make decisive decisions -- shows confidence.
Hi Erik- Right now, I recently turned 18 and bought a bus ticket (with my own money) to Logan, UT where I'll be starting as a freshman at USU. I don't have a computer to take, unfortunately; but I bet I can go without miscellaneous or a laptop. -except I might buy a warm jacket with the cash I have left because it's gonna be cold and snowy. My home life is still very hard, but I only have to endure 2 more weeks of it. I also broke off with my 19 y/o boyfriend and have lived in various older men's houses over the past few months to get out of my desperate home situation where I feel like I am constantly in fear for my life. But I'm unscathed with any STDs and my heart is still not void of love and happiness even through a course of trauma. It is my destiny that I pursue the love and fellowship with a guy I have longed for; then my imagination will meet reality and I may be happy. I still love you Erik; thank you very much.
Congratulations on going to college, it will help you grow in many ways. I send you good thoughts and ask that you keep in mind how wonderful you are...just as you are. Erik's right, it does get easier as you get older. :)
You are, and have always been one of my most intriguing followers. You have had many different account names, but as you realize, I always recognize who you are. It certainly would be a neat opportunity to meet you in person one day. It would also been nice to have a bit more regular communication. Good luck to you with everything.
AwesomeDudeErik One day, maybe we will. If you ever come to Utah while I'm in college I'd like to meet you and talk. Alternatively: you can call my cell number if you want: 5756505038 (If you don't mind my asking, I don't mind giving it out. I haven't heard from you in months.) Or just youtube is cool too.
It's so good to see and hear you again. It's so refreshing to run across someone on You Tube that acts with decency and respect and thoughtfulness rather than some self-promoting simpleton flogging their "merch".
I hope that the majority of my videos cause my viewers to think. In general, most all of my videos have a message attached with them. You have been watching a long time!
Hey I remember this channel. I had been subscribed to you for a long time, and I found your channel again but I was unsubb'd for some reason. (Just resubscribed) :) I hope you start making videos again. I liked your updates and found what you had to say rather inspiring! Hope life has been good to you! Cheers!
I have been in my relationship 27 years. Hope you guys make it that long. It's inspiring. :D
Oh, you are such a man now!!! you have matured so much!!! I have followed you from the beginning and it is wonderful to see you so confident and "grown up" Good for you!!!! I'm glad that you and Colton are still together. If you have made it past the 2 year mark then you have it pretty well secure :) I've been with my partner for "a number of years" (old). And we have only grown closer over the years through the ups and downs. The key is talking and working out your problems. So glad to hear from you!!!!!!!!!!!
Thank you for watching for so long. Colten and I have a lot of the same common goals and we both have a strong work ethic. But we also are different and we have our own set of strengths and interests that really complement one another nicely, which I believe makes our relationship stronger. I am very proud of Colten.
You're amazing Erik! Your self-reflection video made me think about how much I have grown in the last 6 years. Thank you so much!
Time goes so fucking fast!!! Nice to say i have been with you since like the start pretty much :P
Erik, so very nice to hear from you again and to hear that you guys are doing so well! I always felt from your first videos that you would do well in life. You faced and then overcame so many hardships early in life and because of those experiences, you developed an extraordinary level of integrity along with much determination and perseverance. I have no doubt you will be able to achieve whatever goals you have in life. Keep focused on the future, but don’t forget to enjoy the present with Colton! Once again, I wish you two the very best and thanks for giving us the update!
=) Thank you!
Thanks for the update. It's good to hear you and Colton are doing well.
Erik, dude - all the best to you and Colten. Your videos were great right from the start. I'm trying to think how you must have felt hitting the upload button the first time. Did your finger freeze for a moment? You have been an inspiration and friend to a lot of people you'll never meet. And you have not only been a witness to great progress for lgbt people, you have been part of it. Cheers!
I can tell you that RUclips is part of what has caused me to grow as a person. RUclips was my connection to the gay community pretty much. It helped me learn to be a better speaker. It was an outlet for my thoughts that I otherwise was not readily able to express with people who would understand. Becoming a RUclipsr has been an important life decision.
HOW COME YOU ARE NOT DOING RUclips VIDEOS ANYMORE ? i love your videos from years ago and be great see u again. miss u !! xxxx
It's definitely been a very long time since you started posting on youtube and it's great to see that you're doing well! I wish the best for both of you. ;)
Much love to you and Colton, you guys are so sweet and inspiring :)
You're so awesome and an inspiration. Really. Please keep making videos even if it's once every couple of months. Seeing you progress in life is so inspiring.
If you ever have the time to make another video... I'm around your age and would love to hear tips on how you save/mange your personal money. :)
It's great to see/hear you again after quite a while! I wish you and Colton all the best.
Thank you!
How did I miss this vid? RUclips is acting very strange lately.
You seem so confident Erik!! Even though we have never met personally I consider you to be a great friend. You have mentored and helped so many people. You definitely have your "angel wings!" Big hugs and thanks to you and Colten..
I'm always glad to hear from you again because you're a role model in my life and I'm glad I began watching your videos a year ago..
Thank you so much!
I'm happy for you. You're such a nice person!
Love to have an update about you and your handsome boyfriend -- you guys are terrific and I admire your relationship. Cheers, Chip
Good to hear everything is going good for you.
So glad to hear from you! I have been wondering how you were doing and if you were still with Colton. Please give us the occasional video to keep in touch with your youtube followers. :)
Thanks for checking in now and then to let us know how things are going. It sounds like life is good for you and that's wonderful. I assume your neighbor has adjusted to you and your boyfriend.
I honestly don't know how long I have been following you but it has been most gratifying watching your evolution. I am so happy to here you are doing well. I feel like a parent watching his boy grow up and become a man. The world has changed because of you and your generation opening up doors,hearts and minds. Continued good fortune and do keep in touch from time to time. Thanks for this video.
You have been following me for I think at least 5 years. I remember checking out your channel after one of your first comments.
what a great surprise- its so wonderful to see you- i think of you often and wonder how you are doing
That is very nice to hear. Thank you!
Great video, great news! Good to see you again here!
Still in Italy? Firenze?
Finally! Welcome back Erik and congrats for the great video. So glad to see you on great form and,yes, more confident and mature. I miss our email and I hope that you decide to open a new account again. Ciao, all the best to you and Colten
As you know, I think of you daily. You have been part of my maturing process. I am sure you can remember some of the pieces of advice you gave me when we spent time together: Make decisive decisions -- shows confidence.
AwesomeDudeErik Thank you Erik, I'm proud of this. I'm sure that some day we'll meet in person again, I'm looking forward to it. Ciao!
Hi Erik-
Right now, I recently turned 18 and bought a bus ticket (with my own money) to Logan, UT where I'll be starting as a freshman at USU. I don't have a computer to take, unfortunately; but I bet I can go without miscellaneous or a laptop. -except I might buy a warm jacket with the cash I have left because it's gonna be cold and snowy. My home life is still very hard, but I only have to endure 2 more weeks of it. I also broke off with my 19 y/o boyfriend and have lived in various older men's houses over the past few months to get out of my desperate home situation where I feel like I am constantly in fear for my life. But I'm unscathed with any STDs and my heart is still not void of love and happiness even through a course of trauma. It is my destiny that I pursue the love and fellowship with a guy I have longed for; then my imagination will meet reality and I may be happy.
I still love you Erik; thank you very much.
Congratulations on going to college, it will help you grow in many ways. I send you good thoughts and ask that you keep in mind how wonderful you are...just as you are. Erik's right, it does get easier as you get older. :)
You are, and have always been one of my most intriguing followers. You have had many different account names, but as you realize, I always recognize who you are. It certainly would be a neat opportunity to meet you in person one day. It would also been nice to have a bit more regular communication. Good luck to you with everything.
AwesomeDudeErik One day, maybe we will. If you ever come to Utah while I'm in college I'd like to meet you and talk. Alternatively: you can call my cell number if you want: 5756505038 (If you don't mind my asking, I don't mind giving it out. I haven't heard from you in months.) Or just youtube is cool too.
So good to see you!
It's so good to see and hear you again. It's so refreshing to run across someone on You Tube that acts with decency and respect and thoughtfulness rather than some self-promoting simpleton flogging their "merch".
I hope that the majority of my videos cause my viewers to think. In general, most all of my videos have a message attached with them. You have been watching a long time!
You appear to be so much more thoughtful and mature now.
Not making videos anymore?
Hi Erik. Are you still on RUclips? How about an update? Your videos were always inspiring. Hope all is well.
You so rock Erik! - femme les
Hey I remember this channel. I had been subscribed to you for a long time, and I found your channel again but I was unsubb'd for some reason. (Just resubscribed) :) I hope you start making videos again. I liked your updates and found what you had to say rather inspiring! Hope life has been good to you! Cheers!
congrats!
Miss your videos.
Your videos are somewhat relaxing...
Glad to hear that!
Nice to see you back, but I wish you could talk to your viewers a little more often
You still around?????
You seemed pretty confident in telling him he couldn't have a big screen tv. Thanks Obama.