Gaining Momentum

Dating is proving to be quite fun and the momentum is picking up. I'm really quite pleased. There is a certain amount of fun in having first dates, but the real fun starts when you go beyond that.

Each has its own story and will require me to create some new "Cast Names" so I can talk about them on the blog. Let's start now, shall we?

Also, I had a birthday this past week. Plays into the conversation here.

My (Lonely) Valentines Day

Yes, I said it -- L-O-N-E-L-Y. Lonely. That's what it was. It hits me sometimes and last night was one of them.

Despite going out on dates, I am very lonely. I just work and live here in this house -- just me and my pets. They are some company to me, but it's not the same as having another human being. Not even close.

I don't want all that much. I'd just like to be able to know that there's someone out there that I love who will love me back in broad daylight. Yes, Sally does, but we know that story. Part-time isn't what I need. I want full-time, even if I can't be together with that person full-time (at least, yet). It's going that way, but not here yet.

I'm told that patience is a virtue... :-)

My First Second Date...

... with a first date thrown in for good luck! LOL

Contrary to what my friend told me, this dating thing is pretty fun. I guess my friend may have some "issues". Actually, I know he does. Has never had a relationship for an extended period of time. The ones he has had have ended badly. Still, this post isn't about him. I digress. Back on topic!

More First Dates...

Well, I have had lots of phone conversations (one of which was about 2.5 hours long!) and another actual first date on Super Bowl Sunday. I'm counting the long conversations as dates, just so we're clear here. :-)

So here's the update...

Sally - The Next Evolution

Yes, you read that right. There is a next evolution here and I'm happy about it. It doesn't include a return to the old ways. In fact, it doesn't bear much of a resemblance to it. We're working to discover what this "new normal" looks like.

First Dates

Well, this has been a banner week. I have had four first dates in the past week! I am just super excited about the whole thing.

My expectations are entirely reasonable -- I want to meet new women, have a good time and enjoy the company of others. That's it. Nothing more. Fortunately, the batting average is pretty good so far.

Here's the brief recap.

"Times They Are A Changin'..."

Oh my goodness, the past 7-10 days have been a whirlwind. Much more than I have the time to go into right now, but there has been movement on so many fronts. Much of what has moved and how I could not have anticipated. All of it good, though it doesn't make it any easier.

Look for some new posts from me soon. I need to talk about all of this and get it out of my head! LOL