And so it goes...

Old Friend...  

He took me to a wine bar, it was cosy and the first time I'd been there - loved it!  The staff was very helpful, suggesting wines and pairings.  We sampled some really great wines, nibbled on some phenomenal cheeses, had some pleasant conversation and then homeward bound.  While chatting I divulged my hesitations in going out with him, he saw my point...all in all I don't think I'm going to pursue this any further.  We had a nice time, I was wined and dined (literally), but I'm not interested in a casual fling...at least not with him, so no reason to go any further.

Match.com...

Starting emailing back and forth with what seems to be a really nice guy.  34, 6'2", likes dogs, etc. etc.  I show my friends his pic and I have their approval.  Furthermore I find out we have 1 degree of separation (small world!)

As I said before I'm not liking the showcasing of my availability on Match...too many winks, too many emails, too many not-matches.  I'm thinking of closing my account soon.

Mr. "No Relationship"

He has a gig one night a week at this bar, at this gig the other girl he's dating goes and hangs out.  He calls me at 2:30am this week to see if he can crash at my place as he's leaving his gig...he wants to cuddle, he says.  In my head I'm thinking this guy must be mad...but then again this is behavior that I've taught him is okay, tsk tsk.  I can only shake my head at the monster that I've created and hang my head in shame that I've allowed someone to treat my like sloppy seconds.  Well it ends here. I didn't answer the phone.

Does the time determine booty call or a genuine date?

There is something cathartic about blogging.  I've tried writing blogs before but it never stuck, I guess it's the topic of this blog that makes it so freeing.  I'm (hopefully) anonymous, yet all the details of my (love) life are on display.  It forces me to be more honest with myself than I think I've ever been.

So as if by magic the day after "Mr. No Relationship" and I had 'the-talk' guess who texts me! Yes the old friend :).  Well it was late-ish, around 10pm and I should not have indulged, but wanting to feel wanted and sexy I go along.  Here's a transcript...

OF (Old Friend) -
Hey long time...whatya doin?

Me -
Just leaving a friend's house, going home...nada. U?

OF -
Nuttin

OF -
Wanna go for a drink?

ME (Simultaneously) -
Wanna do something?

OF -
Pick you up in a bit

And like that I'm back in the game baby!

Oh I also opened that Match account - why waste time?  I really don't think it's my thing, with all these people 'winking' and emailing and viewing your profile.  But I said I'll give it a go and I must admit to having winked at few prospects, ha.

More about the date with OF next post...

That old friend...

So while dating my latest guy, I bumped into an old friend who I've known to always have a bit of interest in me.  Turns out he recently broke up with his long time girlfriend.


Needless to say a short back and forth texting began; I didn't indulge him much because as I said I was really into my current guy and didn't want to stir the pot.  However, now that it's been made clear that my latest love does not want to be in a relationship and we've agreed to see other people, I'm definitely going to see what my old friend is up to...


There's a twist.  I'm hesitant on dating this guy for 2 reasons:
1.  He dated my best friend, is this a definite don't?  It was a casual thing, but it's still a bit weird!
2.  I was friendly (not friends with) his ex.  I attended parties at their home and this makes me feel uncomfortable.


I'm wondering though, it's only a date...what's the harm. If nothing else, we'll get over that bit of tension that's always hung between us, and I'll have a fun night out to take my mind off of Mr. No Relationship.


I anticipate a date soon.  In the meantime I'm going to create a profile on Match.com to speed things along...hey I've got resources at my fingertips, so why not use it!