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Year Two, Day 224: "M"

I went for another walk today. 22 blocks to Fred Meyers.  My head is still stuffed up, but slightly less so than yesterday. My cough is still there, but not as painful.

I had planned on going to the gym, but I am still very tired.  I think I would be wise to use this time off to get some rest.

I did spend a lot of time in prayer this morning. For the family member in crisis I mentioned yesterday.

I received a text from "M" yesterday.  Do you recall M? I had a lovely meeting with him a few weeks ago. Just a pleasant, polite man. About my age.  He is Catholic. And he has beautiful blue eyes.

I told him I would be busy with musical gigs until after December 20th.  So he texted me on the 20th!  It touched me that he remembered.

I was eating pho when I received his text. I told him about my cough and cold. Sent him a picture of my bowl of steamy pho. He was quite intrigued. He had never eaten pho before.  He said he would like to eat pho with me sometime when I felt better.

Today he texted me to see if I was feeling better. He did not have time to chat. He was on his way to choir practice.

Two days and two very nice men.  Respectful. No drama.

Perhaps as I reach the age of 55, one of the perks will be learning how to date responsibly.  (Along with a senior discount at IHOP!)

My daughter told me I should write a book about "Dating for Middle Aged Women". Lol. I laughed when she first suggested it. But now that I am finally learning how to be authentic and attract kind, respectful male suitors, I am giving it some consideration!

I am really going to make it a priority to hit the gym tomorrow.  Even for some light cardio and hot tub.  I cannot let too much time slip by!

But now I must say goodbye. Many Christmas gifts to wrap, have I!

Happy Wednesday!


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