Is He or Is He Not?

So Sweet!

I received this poem from an online “admirer”, before I agreed to meet with him. I thought he was a bit pushy and I was not very comfortable with his pressing desire to meet with me in person. We finally did meet last week, in a public place! Very nice man but we are completely different people, we do however want the same things out of a relationship; we’ll see where that will lead. His poem was the nicest thing a man has shared with me in years and I thought it was worth sharing it with you.

ANNIE'S SMILE
I sat and searched online one day
As many others do
When all at once i saw her smile
Which seemed so pure and true
Would she like me if we met?
Would she even dare?
Given that im just some guy
Would she really care?
Should i let her be alone?
And let her live her life
Just admire her from a far?
Which would'nt seem quite right
How could i express myself?
How should i reveal?
The way her eyes and pretty face
Have really made me feel
These are thoughts now in my mind
Thoughts ive shared with you
Until we meet and share some time
My life will seem quite blue.

Blind Date!

It’s taken me 2 months before I’ve been able to post about my last blind date of 2007. He was a great guy; passionate about his job, comfortable in his life, highly recommended by a friend and best of all, easy on the eyes! A couple years younger than me but still in my “age range”, he was however looking to have kids. I’m definitely pass the prime age for that and I’ve put a cross on that, decided that this was not the card I was dealt in my life. It was obviously very important for him as it was his “not negotiable” requirement in a relationship.
However, the disappointment was not only during the date per say but also to realize afterwards that he was not calling again. Even though he gave me the “he needs friends like me” speech, we was never to be heard again.

Love connection = 0

Friendship connection = 0

Double rejection. One would think that after all these years of dating, I would have learn to take rejection easier.

The Dating Rules

Here’s a list of Dating Rules, in no particular order. Keep in mind that they apply to me and may not necessarily apply to ALL women. I’ve been on the dating scene for a while and I’ve meet some great guys and some not-so-great dudes; it allowed me to learn from my experiences and to find out what I like and what I don’t like. It a good starting list if you’d like to date me! You feedbacks and comments are welcome!

1. All women, regardless of their size, are sensitive about their weight. I’m no different. Don’t tell me you normally like your woman to be skinny, you may be injured.
2. I need to get into shape but I have no willpower in that department. Understanding, help and support is needed.
3. It would be nice if you offer to drive. I like to sit on the passenger side, with my hand on you thigh while I enjoy the scenery.
4. It’s ok if you don’t call, unless you said you would. Do what you say and say what you do.
5. It is better not to comment on the cleanliness level of my place ~ unless you’re willing to hire Molly Maid. I’m doing my best but I have other priorities…. and I hope you do too!
6. ALWAYS put the seat down and refill the toilet paper if needed. Check in the cupboard.
7. It's very nice of you to pick up the check, but let me pay sometimes.
8. Don't make me pay all the time.
9. Show me you can be a gentleman and know about chivalry: hold the doors open for me. You will score extra points if you know that when walking on a sidewalk, a man should be on the street side to allow the woman to be safer on the inside.
10. Do not call me if you’re drunk.
11. Do not drop by if you’re drunk.
12. Apparently you’re funny when you’re drunk ~ but actually you’re the only one who thinks so.
13. I can have fun without being drunk ~ I would expect you to be the same. If you need to be drunk to be with friends or to have fun, you have a problem and should take care of it. Call me back when you do.
14. Help in the kitchen is sometimes expected and always appreciated.
15. I was told I am a good cook and I hope you’ll enjoy my cooking. I’d like to enjoy yours too once in a while. Extra points available here.
16. I love experimenting with new recipes, but if you don’t tell me you didn’t like what I prepared, I will serve you that dish again….and again. Speak up!
17. Do not give me power tools for special occasions ~ only my father can and he has spoiled me in the past: latest one is a self–propel lawn mower. I hope you know how to use it. Extra point opportunity for home maintenance work.
18. Do not give a me an ultimatum to choose between my pet and you ~ you might not like the answer.
19. Sunday morning is relax time for me: I enjoy brunch while reading the paper. Rushing to the gym is not part of it. Brunch at a restaurant deserves extra points.
20. I enjoy greasy spoon places but you can earn points for taking me to other restaurants not using paper napkins.
21. If there is a “connection” between us, we should have plenty of things to talk about. But if you decide to tell me about your ex-girlfriend during our first date, it tells me you have no intention of seeing me for a second. I have a lot of experience as the rebound-girl and don’t seek to get more!