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Year Two, Day 196: A Gentleman!



First of all, my humble apologies for not giving you an update last night.  "S" called after I left the gym, on my way to meet him and told me he had an urgent matter to attend to at home. He thought he might be able to sort it out and meet me a little later. I told him not to worry. I, after all, had family with "urgent matters" coming up on occasion. I told him I had some work to do at the FedX store and he was welcome to call me later.

I was a bit disappointed. After all, I was having a good hair day. And a good face day too - my eyes were way less poofy than normal!

However, I just got this deep feeling of authenticity from S.  And I decided to just go with that.

I did some work at the FedX store. Mailed a letter and stopped at Fred Meyer for some groceries.  I was really hungry at this point, but I resisted the urge to by junk food or stop at a fast food restaurant. See? Progress! :)

I arrived home and made a healthy dinner. Had some peppermint tea. Checked out my addictions (Facebook and Words with Friends). But then checked myself, got up and did a load of laundry.  It was about 7:00 p.m. Two hours after I was to have met with S.

At about 7:15 he called and said he could come down my way and meet. But you know what? I was sleepy. I had laundry to finish.  It was dark outside.  I told him I really wanted to meet him, but I was probably in for the night.

He apologized again for having to change plans and asked if we could meet tomorrow morning.

And so we did! I went for a light gym workout and then met him at 11:00 a.m. at a little dive restaurant up the street. In my workout clothes.  My eyes just a tad poofier than last night.

I got there at 11:00, he walked in at 11:01. 

He looked just like his pictures. 

And we had a very pleasant first meeting.  He looked in my eyes. Listened to me. Smiled.  Even held my hand (I tend to reveal a lot about myself at first meetings...sigh).  But it felt good to be accepted for who I am.

And he was very down to earth. Very real.  Nice smile.

:)

I had ordered tea and a small side salad. He just had water. I am noticing this is a trend with first meetings off of the dating sites.  I was ok with it. When the waitress brought the check, I grabbed it an paid. 

We didn't say anything. But he did grab my hand shortly afterward and say he really enjoyed meeting me and could he ask me if I would like to go on a date with him soon?

I said yes.

Then he actually HELPED ME ON WITH MY COAT!  I capitalized those words on purpose. I cannot remember when a man has done that.

Then he offered me his arm. We walked out. He held the door open for me.  He gave me a hug and again said he wanted to spend more time with me. Then he walked me to the bus stop.  Called the bus transit tracker for the next arrival. Hugged me again. And tipped his hat to me.

He started to walk down the street (He lives very close to the restaurant). After a few yards, he turned around, smiled and waved.

There are gentlemen in Portland! 

I found one!

And I am still smiling. :) (See?!)

Happy Monday!



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