On to Better Things

Good news readers, Datapalooza IV (or is it V) will commence after the Thanksgiving Holiday, I have at least 4 dates lined up which should amount to some good reading.

Happy Thanksgiving, safe travels and enjoy the holiday with good food, good friends/family and some good drinks.

Radio Silence and Annoyance

So I've been out with the same guy roughly 12 times and things were going good.  We had rounded second base and were on our way to a home run in the next few dates when... radio silence.  No response to my phone calls or text, and he even cancelled the last time we were supposed to get together.  I'm just waiting for the Facebook friends deletion.  I mean really? 

What kind of guy does this?  If you aren't interested in me anymore, for whatever reason, at least let me  know instead of saying/doing nothing!  All I can think about is what did I do/say that made such an impact, that after 12 GOOD dates you just leave me hanging?  It doesn't take all that long to send me a quick text saying that although you've had fun you just aren't that in to me.  Or just tell me to read the book.  Geez.

The good news is that I'll have some new content (aka men) for my blog now.

Fabulously Single?

5280 Magazine is having their annual Top Singles Nomination for their event in February.  Vote for me or for someone else you think is fabulous, single and worthy of meeting other hot singles! 

Does Love Exist or is it a Fantasy?

I'm not overly cynical but I've always wondered how people feel about love?  After watching the movie 500 Days of Summer my thoughts went back to all of my previous relationships.  Was I in love with the idea of being with a guy or the way he made me feel?  Or was I in love with the idea of not wanting to be alone?

This is the longest I've ever been single, I'm going on almost a year.  And I have to say, I love it.  I have a new found appreciation for doing things that I want to do WHEN I want to do them, not answering to anyone besides myself (and I guess the dogs), and sleeping in a bed by myself.  

After my Datapalooza's I, II and III I'm not convinced that I'm quite ready to fall back in to a relationship, aka give up my single life.  As Summer says "I like being on my own. I think relationships are messy and people’s feelings get hurt. Who needs it? We’re young, we live in one of the most beautiful cities in the world; might as well have fun while we can and, save the serious stuff for later."

And PS:  I put on my big girl pants last week...

Kissing Cooties

I think I have kissing cooties.  I can't figure out why, after multiple dates, good conversation, laughing, good chemistry, etc. I am unkissable. Am I at the horrible place that single girls call the friend zone?

After some additional thought, I need to get my big girl pants on and just go for it!

Back From Working Vacation

I'm back from sunny Mexico, I had a great working vacation courtesy of my company .. zip lining, volunteering, exploring beautiful towns, culture plus many umbrella drinks.  I'm glad to be home and starting up a whole new round of Datapalooza with some new guys from a dating website.  And I'll make sure to get their names this time, hehe.

I also have a 4th date with one of the guys I went out with on the last Datapalooza, and I really like him.  I took my friends advice and went on a date with him even though I was a little hesitant about parts of his life.  But let me tell you, I'm glad I did and can't wait for this weekend. 

On a separate note...

While on the flight to/from Mexico, I started this book about a dog's purpose in life.  I'm not done reading it but I'm looking forward to the dog finding out what his purpose is in life. The book has made me smile, cry and laugh out loud.  If you are a dog lover I recommend reading this book.  Hell, I'll even lend it to you when I'm finished.  It's also made me wonder what my purpose in life is... the thought process is still working itself out.