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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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Naples (Italy) Airport

Flying

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Airplane Wing

Mountains (Alps)

Frankfurt Airport

First Look

First Kiss

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Escape the Airport Parking

Arrived

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First night together

Ripley’s Aquarium of Canada

Spilling Coffee

Coffee Shop

Cold weather

Insomnia episodes

Mall

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Lazy boys

Lazy boysRoyal Ontario Museum

Art Gallery of Ontario

Sick

Christmas Trip to Oshawa

Tickling

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Me Sick

Promise

CN Tower

Elevator ear poppin

CN Tower Restaurant + Final Bill Surprise

Gift shop

Some local food

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Extra portrait

She is going to visit me in Italy in May

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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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Rokas Laurinavičius

Rokas Laurinavičius

Author, BoredPanda staff

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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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

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Hm so they met and went to bed first thing hm

thebridget
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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

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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
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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

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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