Saturday, January 9, 2010

Seemingly Effortless

Not to step on the old 'Jump to Conclusions Mat' but we all know my track record with dating. Sub par to say the least. Not that that's necessarily a bad thing. It's given me so much in return - always skipping one of the more important things - but nevertheless has enhanced my ability to tell stories at a new level. And for that I am grateful.

But, if we are all keeping up here, I went out on what I considered a very successful...very pleasant...all-in-all a 'no complaints' date. And throughout the week there are the occasional texts but by Thursday there had been no plans to have a second date. So of course my first instinct is to think that this could be a 'friend' situation because I've known him for so long and we've never been more than friends so I went ahead and took the situation into my own hands - I asked him if he was doing anything over the weekend. Sure enough he wasn't and poof..we had plans for the next night.

So I got to pick the place...no questions asked...he loved the choice in fact. For the first time in my life I remembered something that someone said very casually and I used that to pick the perfect restaurant. I meet him at his place...we immediately play some Rockband because we're both obsessed. Turns out we make a great team - perfect. And then we head out to the restaurant.

Opens all the doors again. Very nice. Dinner was delicious. Great conversation. Laughing all the time...at the very least smiling the whole time. Then it was back to his place for more Rockband. Lots more Rockband. After something like 20 songs...maybe more...my back was ready to completely shatter. And then came the greatest back massage I have ever received...and willingly!!! It was amazing.

We then proceeded to watch Big Lebowski...hysterical. The Dude may be one of the funniest characters ever created. And I can't think of a better movie to put you in the mood...

But that I'll keep to myself. Just know that I haven't left a date with a bigger smile on my face in a very long time. I look forward to the third.

And herein lies my always churning mind - is it possible that things can be this easy? Nothing that can't be said, nothing that is over the line or inappropriate and we can completely be ourselves. Who knew?

Any reason for concern? Let me know your thoughts.

Enjoy the weekend...watch lots of football :)

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