I was in my first year of college, ready to take on the world before me
I found myself a job and was about to play my first game of rugby
My family was cheering me on and I was about to make a score
It was only a matter of seconds before my whole body was on the floor

Three ligaments in my knee now torn nice and clean
The job I was about to start was no longer in my routine
I would spend the next nine months without work and trying to heal
Wondering why this happened to me is what I would constantly feel

When my body finally recovered, it was time to find work again
I applied for jobs every single day, up to nine or ten
Hearing back from just one, Nike decided to give me a shot
Working retail at the mall was the only real chance that I got

I found friends and an income which seemed like a win to me
We even took a trip to the Dominican Republic, and I felt so free
With only 2 rooms to share, I didn’t want to start a fight
I sat back and let my friends decide where to spend the night

Six of eight people went into the room with the bunk beds
The other bedroom had a queen, which would be for two heads
She had the same idea, so she is my roommate for the week
What a coincidence we had the same thought without saying a peep

The late nights talking or the pressured kiss may have been it
Something inside of me knew she was important, I must admit
The way she would look at me did something to my soul
It was as if I had been looking for something and she was what made it whole

There was a feeling in my gut that was too strong to just ignore
I felt so connected and drawn to her, more than anyone else before
I don’t believe in coincidences, but perfect timing indeed
I believe the universe sets things up so we get exactly what we need

The signs hadn’t made sense; I don’t know if they ever do at first
Sometimes the perfect timing can come across as the worst
Maybe it was the college I attended or the sport I wanted to play
I had to blow my knee out so I couldn’t start work the next day

I needed to find Nike because she would end up there too
Her invitation for the trip was last minute by someone else I knew
The universe got us alone in a room that was made for us
We needed time to get to know each other and to build a little trust

Looking back at it now, I see all the signs clear as day
Getting injured, the new job, fun trip – that was the only way
Those things had to fall in line for that trip to change my life
Each step of the way was essential for me to meet my future wife

Maybe the signs were meant to be unclear, to keep me on track instead
I realize that many signs become clear once you get a little farther ahead
The unexplainable connection would be something I couldn’t ignore
The universe knew that I would follow it because I felt it down to my core

From that point on, it was clear the universe did what needed to be done
It got me to her and the journey from here would be nothing less of fun
A path of self-discovery and love with a life full of many signs
Meeting her would change my life and would keep me so aligned

I learned communication and the beliefs I held within my brain
Figured out what I was feeling and which experience caused the pain
She showed me a love that I only ever dreamed about at night
Her love helped me recognize the love I had for myself was very slight

The years following would come with growth, the kind that changes you forever
I would not only fall in love with myself, but with the entire endeavor
I found a passion to share this journey and to teach others to find love too
Not the kind someone shows you, but the kind you give to you

So maybe my sign was that injury or not wanting to pick a room at all
I truly think the universe gives us many signs, some big and some small
Whether you see it in that moment or feel it within your soul
Your entire life consists of signs, and every step has made you whole