Let The Dating Begin!

Things are getting hot. BUT, I always am cautious (just like in my job search) because I know that one day/week things are busy and the next day/week it's ice cold. For TODAY I've got a few dudes in the mix and it's kind of exciting.

The one I was really interested in dropped off the face of the earth (um...one day hot and then next day not) so I had to re-group. Now I've got a few more in the mix. It does seem that most of the dudes that show an interest live out of state. And you know what....I'm OK with this. I'll move. I will. I kind of need a new change of scenery anyway. I'd miss my friends and family FOR SURE, but a few of these guys live close so it's not like CA it's more like MN or MI. Bring it.

I do have a date tonight with a potential Chicago fella. Just don't think he's "the one". I think going out with multiple dudes (who are not a waste of time but more potentials) is good for me. That way I'll really know it when I see it...or kiss it. Yes.

Anyway....on a totally other tangent.....

The other day I was approached by a very obvious drug induced gent when I was out walking my dog...in the middle of the day. He calls from across the street, "Hey Ma'am...Ma'am!" (already I was unimpressed as HELLO....I'm a 40 yr old MISS) I stop and he runs up to me and gives me what I know is the oldest story in the book: I need money to get on the train....home...to work...etc. But this guy had some HILARIOUS details. "I work for IBM. I need to get to Naperville. I need $11." Ha! Loved it! I had so many questions and had I not been worried that he would kill me I would have asked them. "Huh...you work for IBM, eh? So why are you here....in Uptown.....in the middle of the day....in your lady jeans and 'going out' shirt? What happened to your suit and/or biz casual attire? All the IBM employees I know are at work....DOWNTOWN....in the IBM building. Naperville? How do you propose to get there? You're not by a Metra Station but a Red Line el. Are you here because IBM sent you on a very important assignment....in UPTOWN.....not close to ANY businesses (except the bar Ollies)....in the MIDDLE OF THE DAY? Who do you think you're fooling, my friend??" Ah, if only.....

DATE ME!