Thanks again guys, we really appreciate the kind comments!
@Baker1000 Thank you for seeing it from a different perspective. We do understand how people can see it from a negative point of view regarding safety etc. however that definitely wasn’t the case and appreciate everyone who can see it from the light-hearted and honest side. Appreciate it!
As for Lisa’s perspective: “I really can’t explain it, neither can Elijah! I honestly don’t know what I was thinking besides just having so much fun, our unspoken connection just felt natural - I never thought ‘Why am I not hitting him?’ it was just automatic. As for stopping at the line for one another, that was just another thing to add to the list of fun. It really is weird how it all happened, like we were drawn to one another through fate and everything we did just felt natural and there was no questioning about it. Crazy! As for Mario Kart 8 - well being Mario Kart I just had to purchase it but part of me knew it wouldn’t be the same. Everything was so shiny and new, different steering mechanics, and of course a whole different experience online. I did enjoy it but not nearly as much as MKWii; it didn’t have that same feeling, that same connection. I did long for those nights with the crew, the regulars on continental, from where it all started with that Ed guy! It’s just so crazy how it happened, both of us rarely, if ever, played it in the afternoon (especially with work) however we just both happened to play it at the exact same time that day which of course guided us to cross paths. I had no idea until I got that Miiverse message! And here we are now.”
Speaking of Mario Kart 8, I’ll slip in a sneaky bonus fact:
When we met up in person we both found out we share the same favourite number, 8 (infinity). Not only did we meet again on Mario Kart 8, I put in my job transfer application and they got back to me with one date: You can start on the 08/08/2015. 2015 adds up to 8. So on her ring I had 888 engraved, as that’s when I officially moved and it all truly started. It’s as if we were meant to wait those 7 years, for that one date. Crazy.
I have absolutely loved reading through these comments (yes even those ones, haha). Unfortunately I don’t have the time to reply to every single one (or fortunately for some) but we’re just so stoked with people’s responses and well wishes. Honestly has blown us away (off the tracks, Lakitu will pick us up). Cannot thank you all enough, so very touching!
I submitted this because in this crazy world (filled with blue shells, red shells, green shells - the anti-Triforce of shells) it’s nice to have a bit of good news, even if it is super cheesy. Not only that, I wanted people to share their own stories and am so glad they did. We have loved reading them, Mario Kart weddings and all, bless! It’s things like this that make you realise how truly great Nintendo is, even if they do lack some things. To me (and I’m sure a lot of people) they’re imperfectly perfect and stories like these show us this. I never expected this to be a feature article (or even an article at all) but am so thankful to you guys at Nintendo Life for doing so - not for the publicity but to see people come together and share their own experiences. Reading the comments felt so nostalgic and blissful as we are all on the same page (almost), bonding over Nintendo.
For those who may be questioning the legitimacy of this, I completely understand! If I didn’t experience it myself I would be having some doubts. It’s one of the reasons I wrote it up, as it’s so unbelievable (that it’s believable). Photos were included for this very reason!
As for safety regarding Miiverse: That’s also completely understandable and I can see where you’re coming from however safety was put first in all situations, not everything that has been said has been written. As for the “luscious brown hair” - those comments were merely for humour at how silly the situation was. It’s there for the entertainment of the story, nothing else. That would just be silly to have a romantic attraction towards someone’s Mii, the interest was more of a “I love racing you”. There was no romantic attraction up until we started talking in depth and everything was done in a friendship manner up until we met. Also, she’s older!
Again, we both just want to thank you all for your kind comments, responses and sharing of experiences! It has been a pleasure to read!
- Elijah and Lisa
P.S. Mario Kart Love Song will surely be making an appearance at our wedding.
P.P.S. No date has been set for said wedding, we’re very happy as we are and feel there’s no rush - we’ll leave all the rushing to Mario Kart
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Re: Feature: How Mario Kart Brought Two Soul Mates Together
Thanks again guys, we really appreciate the kind comments!
@Baker1000 Thank you for seeing it from a different perspective. We do understand how people can see it from a negative point of view regarding safety etc. however that definitely wasn’t the case and appreciate everyone who can see it from the light-hearted and honest side. Appreciate it!
As for Lisa’s perspective: “I really can’t explain it, neither can Elijah! I honestly don’t know what I was thinking besides just having so much fun, our unspoken connection just felt natural - I never thought ‘Why am I not hitting him?’ it was just automatic. As for stopping at the line for one another, that was just another thing to add to the list of fun. It really is weird how it all happened, like we were drawn to one another through fate and everything we did just felt natural and there was no questioning about it. Crazy! As for Mario Kart 8 - well being Mario Kart I just had to purchase it but part of me knew it wouldn’t be the same. Everything was so shiny and new, different steering mechanics, and of course a whole different experience online. I did enjoy it but not nearly as much as MKWii; it didn’t have that same feeling, that same connection. I did long for those nights with the crew, the regulars on continental, from where it all started with that Ed guy! It’s just so crazy how it happened, both of us rarely, if ever, played it in the afternoon (especially with work) however we just both happened to play it at the exact same time that day which of course guided us to cross paths. I had no idea until I got that Miiverse message! And here we are now.”
Speaking of Mario Kart 8, I’ll slip in a sneaky bonus fact:
When we met up in person we both found out we share the same favourite number, 8 (infinity). Not only did we meet again on Mario Kart 8, I put in my job transfer application and they got back to me with one date: You can start on the 08/08/2015. 2015 adds up to 8. So on her ring I had 888 engraved, as that’s when I officially moved and it all truly started. It’s as if we were meant to wait those 7 years, for that one date. Crazy.
All the little things!
(For those interested, here's the video of the proposal: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ukkw6XI4jTo)
Re: Feature: How Mario Kart Brought Two Soul Mates Together
I have absolutely loved reading through these comments (yes even those ones, haha). Unfortunately I don’t have the time to reply to every single one (or fortunately for some) but we’re just so stoked with people’s responses and well wishes. Honestly has blown us away (off the tracks, Lakitu will pick us up). Cannot thank you all enough, so very touching!
I submitted this because in this crazy world (filled with blue shells, red shells, green shells - the anti-Triforce of shells) it’s nice to have a bit of good news, even if it is super cheesy. Not only that, I wanted people to share their own stories and am so glad they did. We have loved reading them, Mario Kart weddings and all, bless! It’s things like this that make you realise how truly great Nintendo is, even if they do lack some things. To me (and I’m sure a lot of people) they’re imperfectly perfect and stories like these show us this. I never expected this to be a feature article (or even an article at all) but am so thankful to you guys at Nintendo Life for doing so - not for the publicity but to see people come together and share their own experiences. Reading the comments felt so nostalgic and blissful as we are all on the same page (almost), bonding over Nintendo.
For those who may be questioning the legitimacy of this, I completely understand! If I didn’t experience it myself I would be having some doubts. It’s one of the reasons I wrote it up, as it’s so unbelievable (that it’s believable). Photos were included for this very reason!
As for safety regarding Miiverse: That’s also completely understandable and I can see where you’re coming from however safety was put first in all situations, not everything that has been said has been written. As for the “luscious brown hair” - those comments were merely for humour at how silly the situation was. It’s there for the entertainment of the story, nothing else. That would just be silly to have a romantic attraction towards someone’s Mii, the interest was more of a “I love racing you”. There was no romantic attraction up until we started talking in depth and everything was done in a friendship manner up until we met. Also, she’s older!
Again, we both just want to thank you all for your kind comments, responses and sharing of experiences! It has been a pleasure to read!
- Elijah and Lisa
P.S. Mario Kart Love Song will surely be making an appearance at our wedding.
P.P.S. No date has been set for said wedding, we’re very happy as we are and feel there’s no rush - we’ll leave all the rushing to Mario Kart