Change Is Good

You might have noticed that I haven't blogged in a while. I'm doing just fine but work has become rather busy and I've been working late a lot. There have been many changes with the staff at work and I'm training a new person on a rather difficult job. I'm starting to see that I actually have learned a lot about fundraising in the past 7 years. I feel much more confident and that is a wonderful thing. However, there is never a lack of challenges so I never get bored.

I've experienced change in my personal life too. In my past blog posts I spoke of a boyfriend who never had time for me. (Read the Tawas Cottage Affair) I tried to be positive and understanding but that man was "just not that into me".

Have you read the book "He's Just Not That Into You"? What a wonderful book to set a "star-struck gal" straight. If a guy isn't giving you the attention you think you need it is time to cut him loose and believe that there WILL be someone better. Now I don't think that means you don't even try to meet a new man, because you DO have to work at it. You need to socialize and be where people are so you can meet someone new or do the on-line dating thing.

I did actually meet someone new and we are dating exclusively. His name is Dave and that is all the really personal info I'm going to give on him. I will let you know that he makes me feel so special and accepted into his life. He wants to see me more than once a week and HE expressed that he wants to date me exclusively and HE brought up the notion that we "girlfriend and boyfriend". (I feel it is always a good sign when a guy mentions these things first.) We both like to try new things (so our dates are never boring), we love diverse cuisine, we enjoy cooking together, and we've gone biking together. I like talking with him, he is smart and cute and he makes me laugh. He is also confident and not afraid to tell me if he doesn't like something. I need someone who can be honest with me even if it isn't what I want to hear.

I'm impressed that he has a strong network of guy friends and he makes time for them. He is often talks about his friends and how they have been there for him over the years and the fun they have snowmobiling together. Tonight he is seeing his friend's kid play soccer because he knows it would mean a lot to both his friend and his friend's kid. That is so sweet that he is taking time to make sure this kid knows he is special. I have a good feeling about Dave but only time will tell.

I just know I'm very happy and it is a very good thing.