Monday, August 23, 2010

Clean Slate: Dave

a lot has happened with Dave since my last entry... he waited a good three weeks before following up with our mutual friend explaining how he felt badly about the way he had handled things with me, chalked it up to bad timing and regretted not giving it a second chance. after some careful consideration, i decided to give it one last shot and send D a message (really, what did i have to lose?). i told him that i understand that he's not "ready to date" at the moment, but it's not every day that i feel such a good connection with someone of the opposite sex and that i was disappointed when it didn't work out for us. we have since talked quite openly about our lil sitch, and he admits that we are looking for the same thing (i.e., dates vs. the elusive "hangouts"). i like how easy he is to talk to.

we have since gone on two really long, fantastic dates before i headed up to my cottage for a two week summer vacation. i casually suggested that he come visit me at the cottage, to which he replied "buuuut aren't your parents up there with you?". yep, they sure were. he obviously warmed up to the idea because he drove up, met my parents, and stayed over for 2 nights. can you say change of heart? we had a fabulous time and i think in some ways it was a test to see how we would fare in each other's company for 48 hrs. success! this past weekend he joined me at a friend's bday party and met some of my friends which was nice too.

i still feel like it's complicated and cryptic at times, but i'm trying to have a new attitude when it comes to Dave AND dating in general. take it slow, keep it casual, and turn down the crazy. here's hoping!