Dating

Date number 2 was a vast improvement from the first guy. He was funny, intelligent, cute and could hold a conversation. When he said, "I like to travel" he had actual experience to back it up (I can't think of anything more annoying when people say they like to travel and then say, "well, I've never actually been outside the Midwest, but I would like to travel someday... dude, that is totally different than enjoying travel). He likes reality tv, and zip up sweaters (which are a close relative of the fleece vest). Anyway, I would definitely like to see him again, so we'll see.

However, I have a few unfortunate observations after my nice date.

1- Dating is going to be a challenge because I'm really lame. We hung out until 10:45pm and I was enjoying myself immensely. However, I am a 10pm bedtime girl, so it was a struggle to remain upright, engaged and witty while trying not to fall asleep. I am going to have to arrange afternoon dates from now on.

2- Dating is going to be a challenge because when I got home, I was told that my poor baby bulldog had been sitting by my bedroom door crying, refusing to do anything else for several hours. I can't even begin to describe the guilt I feel when I imagine that. Also, when she flopped down on my pillow and fell asleep with her chin resting on my face, I wondered if there would ever be a guy I liked enough to alter said baby bulldog's sleeping habits.

3- Dating is going to be a challenge because I hate fun. Okay, that's not entirely true, I'm fun. I made 50 gallons of jello and let kids throw it at each other this summer. I invented fun. However, the list of things I don't enjoy includes: bowling, darts, pool or other bar games, going to bars, frisbee, zoos, mini-golf, regular golf, and probably some other things I can't think of but that most people love. Unfortunately, that list could also be called, "things to do on a date" and so I'm either going to have to suck it up and feign interest in those things, or I'm going to have to give up dating and spare myself the torture. What kind of things do I enjoy? I like the theater, museums, and any interesting thing you would read about in the back of the community newspaper (that no one except me and the senior citizens read). A lecture on bees followed by a honey making demonstration- I'm in! A tour of Victorian homes- totally! If I was looking for a 60 year old to date, I would be set, but where will I find a 25-30ish guy like that?

Despite my concerning observations, it was a good time.