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Guy Travels To Toronto To Meet His Long Distance GF For The First Time, Illustrates Every Moment Of It
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Guy Travels To Toronto To Meet His Long Distance GF For The First Time, Illustrates Every Moment Of It

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Sometimes, feelings between people are stronger than the distance that separates them. It all started when Italy-based digital artist Simone “Simz” Ferriero had fallen for a girl even though he hadn’t met her. “She saw me [streaming] on Twitch,” he told Bored Panda. “We then started to chat regularly.” After some time, however, he decided it wasn’t enough and booked an intercontinental flight to meet Krisi in real life. Ferriero has documented his unforgettable experience in a comic-diary, and it looks better than a Hollywood romance movie.

“I had a lot of stress while traveling alone,” Ferriero said. “But I was very determined.” It took a long time for Simone to become able to create such a compelling visual story, too. “I’ve loved drawing since I was a kid,” Ferriero said. “I have developed my passion throughout the years and when I was in my twenties I decided to study at the academy of fine arts. After graduation, I hopped around doing a few jobs here and there for a few of startup companies as a graphic designer for a while, but then I decided to embrace the path of a full-time freelancer.”

Scroll down to check out what happened from 16 Dec to 1 Jan while Ferriero was in in Canada.

P.S. For all of you wondering, he’s 5’6″ and she’s 5’9″.

UPDATE: Simone’s girlfriend has just visited him in Italy and he created another sweet, sweet visual diary entry.

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    Rokas is a writer at Bored Panda with a BA in Communication. After working for a sculptor, he fell in love with visual storytelling and enjoys covering everything from TV shows (any Sopranos fans out there?) to photography. Throughout his years in Bored Panda, over 300 million people have read the posts he's written, which is probably more than he could count to.

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    Rainbo
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    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I love how we 'traveled' with him, in a sense.. All the drawings of their adventure really kind of makes you feel like you're there too. This is simply adorable :) and I'm so happy they found each other.

    CerysPratt
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    6 years ago

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    Hari Onago
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    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I laughed at the "first kiss". Wasn't expecting that but it was adorable.

    offline
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    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    i think he is confident BECAUSE he drew himself smaller. He drew the reality, which he is fine with. The paintings are his world, he could have created any perception that pleases him..if he feels too small, he would have portrayed himself tall no?

    Claudia Whyte
    Community Member
    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Omg I so understand what he went through I just met my bf of 7 months in person after traveling 3500 miles (magical)

    Maggie Luv
    Community Member
    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    ..that reminds me so much to my current story.. met a guy online.. we just clicked and spoke for 6 months constantly, before we decided to finally meet. We worried alot about the first time being in person, as he is only 1,27m and I am 1.64m.. .which.. is quite a lot..But if you feel comfortable with the character of someone, it never matters at all. And there always will be people looking at you. But the best thing is to gobsmack them by showing you absolutely don´t care - and I´ve noticed,.. the more you show you don´t care and the happier you are, people react really positive

    Genise Marie
    Community Member
    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Does this guy have an Instagram or a DeviantART, or something?? I want to see moooore of his work!

    Krzystof
    Community Member
    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I was thinking the same thing... when I saw the captions for 'lazy boys' I wasn't thinking of the brand name, I thought maybe it's a out that they are actually a gay couple (until the last illustration where she is shown as clearly a woman).

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    Gillian Black
    Community Member
    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    wow we all went on a trip and didnt know it, and it was fun , who cares if she is taller minor detail the story and drawings are fantastic, hope we all get invited to the wedding

    Jonathan Kray
    Community Member
    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So lovely! Great artwork! And great expressions of your time together!

    Victor Calamity
    Community Member
    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is utterly charming! The drawings are warm, and sweet, and they tell a cute story. Well done!

    Tetragnathidae
    Community Member
    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    'My long distance boyfriend is shorter than me as well. These drawings are really cute <3

    Shauday Smith
    Community Member
    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    my husband is shorter than me. it's nice seeing other tall girl/short boy relationships. Also, i love his nerdy anime style. Super cute.

    Andrés Barreto
    Community Member
    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I met my taller gf in uruguay traveling from venezuela (im 1.73 she's 1.76) it was an excellent experience and a lovely week but gotta wake up to reality afther that. nevertheless it was a good experience, sometimes the love ends when you see each other, long distance relationships are a bet in that way, im happy that you guys work it out and i send you my best wishes for both of you. Sorry for my bad english, greetings from south america

    Yuuji Tomo
    Community Member
    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    great now I fell more even depressed after looking at this lel , I'm gonna be single forever

    Dave Brown
    Community Member
    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    WAlking through these drawings made me so happy. Thanks to everyone who made this happen.

    Wendy J Shores
    Community Member
    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What a great journal! My husband came to Toronto to meet me as well but only from the USA. I am in Baltimore with him now, going on 18 years. It was one of the long distance relationships that worked and is still working. Good luck to you both!

    Andy Jordan
    Community Member
    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Seriously looks amazing and full of emotions,, great description man. hats off ..

    Giorgio Prodoti
    Community Member
    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Bravo Simone. siamo in molti ad esserci passati con relazioni a distanza, anche se la tua è... particolarmente distante :P

    Forrest Flemister
    Community Member
    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I can sympathize with this couple because I have done the same thing. I traveled to Viet Nam for one purpose but near the end of the journey met the woman I went back 10 months later to marry. It was my third time in Viet Nam.

    Mylah Rose
    Community Member
    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    But.... it doesn't really say what happened in the end. Why tease us that much and not give an after story!!

    Tracy Moorhead
    Community Member
    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That was fantastic! You are such an excellent artist, funny too!!

    Nora
    Community Member
    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That was really nice :-) I hope that I get my chance soon

    Eddie Maurer
    Community Member
    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So are u still together? Did u move there? Married? Give us an update!

    Rebekah
    Community Member
    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Every single one of these is precious. And I completely "awwww"-ed out loud at Promise. Love this.

    Ashley Fernandes
    Community Member
    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    LOL everybody's ears pop in the elevator up the tower. Cute addition.

    Egle Matos
    Community Member
    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I DO want a long distance boyfriend!!! maybe from Sweden, Denmark or Norway!!!, I'm a sucker for scandinavian guys!

    Sly y
    Community Member
    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Perhaps the boyfriend was born female and went through hormone therapy and/or gender reassignment. That would be one way to explain height I guess

    Logan 2440
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    6 years ago

    This comment is hidden. Click here to view.

    Hm so they met and went to bed first thing hm

    thebridget
    Community Member
    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They'd been communicating online for a quite a while. That's not unusual when an online couple meets in person for the first time. They've likely done a lot of videos calls, phone calls, texting, among more sensual means of communication.

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    Hallak65
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    6 years ago

    This comment is hidden. Click here to view.

    boring. It is like a lame instagram just with sketches instead of selfies. No story. No awww moment. No humor. Give my 5 minutes back pls

    Rainbo
    Community Member
    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I love how we 'traveled' with him, in a sense.. All the drawings of their adventure really kind of makes you feel like you're there too. This is simply adorable :) and I'm so happy they found each other.

    CerysPratt
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    6 years ago

    This comment is hidden. Click here to view.

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    Hari Onago
    Community Member
    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I laughed at the "first kiss". Wasn't expecting that but it was adorable.

    offline
    Community Member
    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    i think he is confident BECAUSE he drew himself smaller. He drew the reality, which he is fine with. The paintings are his world, he could have created any perception that pleases him..if he feels too small, he would have portrayed himself tall no?

    Claudia Whyte
    Community Member
    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Omg I so understand what he went through I just met my bf of 7 months in person after traveling 3500 miles (magical)

    Maggie Luv
    Community Member
    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    ..that reminds me so much to my current story.. met a guy online.. we just clicked and spoke for 6 months constantly, before we decided to finally meet. We worried alot about the first time being in person, as he is only 1,27m and I am 1.64m.. .which.. is quite a lot..But if you feel comfortable with the character of someone, it never matters at all. And there always will be people looking at you. But the best thing is to gobsmack them by showing you absolutely don´t care - and I´ve noticed,.. the more you show you don´t care and the happier you are, people react really positive

    Genise Marie
    Community Member
    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Does this guy have an Instagram or a DeviantART, or something?? I want to see moooore of his work!

    Krzystof
    Community Member
    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I was thinking the same thing... when I saw the captions for 'lazy boys' I wasn't thinking of the brand name, I thought maybe it's a out that they are actually a gay couple (until the last illustration where she is shown as clearly a woman).

    Load More Replies...
    Gillian Black
    Community Member
    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    wow we all went on a trip and didnt know it, and it was fun , who cares if she is taller minor detail the story and drawings are fantastic, hope we all get invited to the wedding

    Jonathan Kray
    Community Member
    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So lovely! Great artwork! And great expressions of your time together!

    Victor Calamity
    Community Member
    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is utterly charming! The drawings are warm, and sweet, and they tell a cute story. Well done!

    Tetragnathidae
    Community Member
    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    'My long distance boyfriend is shorter than me as well. These drawings are really cute <3

    Shauday Smith
    Community Member
    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    my husband is shorter than me. it's nice seeing other tall girl/short boy relationships. Also, i love his nerdy anime style. Super cute.

    Andrés Barreto
    Community Member
    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I met my taller gf in uruguay traveling from venezuela (im 1.73 she's 1.76) it was an excellent experience and a lovely week but gotta wake up to reality afther that. nevertheless it was a good experience, sometimes the love ends when you see each other, long distance relationships are a bet in that way, im happy that you guys work it out and i send you my best wishes for both of you. Sorry for my bad english, greetings from south america

    Yuuji Tomo
    Community Member
    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    great now I fell more even depressed after looking at this lel , I'm gonna be single forever

    Dave Brown
    Community Member
    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    WAlking through these drawings made me so happy. Thanks to everyone who made this happen.

    Wendy J Shores
    Community Member
    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What a great journal! My husband came to Toronto to meet me as well but only from the USA. I am in Baltimore with him now, going on 18 years. It was one of the long distance relationships that worked and is still working. Good luck to you both!

    Andy Jordan
    Community Member
    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Seriously looks amazing and full of emotions,, great description man. hats off ..

    Giorgio Prodoti
    Community Member
    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Bravo Simone. siamo in molti ad esserci passati con relazioni a distanza, anche se la tua è... particolarmente distante :P

    Forrest Flemister
    Community Member
    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I can sympathize with this couple because I have done the same thing. I traveled to Viet Nam for one purpose but near the end of the journey met the woman I went back 10 months later to marry. It was my third time in Viet Nam.

    Mylah Rose
    Community Member
    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    But.... it doesn't really say what happened in the end. Why tease us that much and not give an after story!!

    Tracy Moorhead
    Community Member
    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That was fantastic! You are such an excellent artist, funny too!!

    Nora
    Community Member
    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That was really nice :-) I hope that I get my chance soon

    Eddie Maurer
    Community Member
    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So are u still together? Did u move there? Married? Give us an update!

    Rebekah
    Community Member
    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Every single one of these is precious. And I completely "awwww"-ed out loud at Promise. Love this.

    Ashley Fernandes
    Community Member
    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    LOL everybody's ears pop in the elevator up the tower. Cute addition.

    Egle Matos
    Community Member
    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I DO want a long distance boyfriend!!! maybe from Sweden, Denmark or Norway!!!, I'm a sucker for scandinavian guys!

    Sly y
    Community Member
    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Perhaps the boyfriend was born female and went through hormone therapy and/or gender reassignment. That would be one way to explain height I guess

    Logan 2440
    Community Member
    6 years ago

    This comment is hidden. Click here to view.

    Hm so they met and went to bed first thing hm

    thebridget
    Community Member
    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They'd been communicating online for a quite a while. That's not unusual when an online couple meets in person for the first time. They've likely done a lot of videos calls, phone calls, texting, among more sensual means of communication.

    Load More Replies...
    Hallak65
    Community Member
    6 years ago

    This comment is hidden. Click here to view.

    boring. It is like a lame instagram just with sketches instead of selfies. No story. No awww moment. No humor. Give my 5 minutes back pls

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