And if at First You Don't Succeed....

In 2010, it seemed like every other week I was going on a date. I actually kept count! Now, recently I have been trying to remember where I met all of my dates. I quickly realized it was because I was in school, going to the gym, working three jobs, and going out with friends more often. Basically it was because I KEPT BUSY! Now, I work and hangout with friends, but mostly my family, and I will occasionally find myself wondering into the gym. When I finished school and settled down into my profession, I found it was harder to meet men. I mean, back then I wasn't even trying...I was just always out and about so it was inevitable. And I was committed to having fun and not taking anyone serious...none of those dates ever led to a second date...and that was by choice!

Most of the dates I went on were so much fun, and then there were those dates that I just wanted to run away SCREAMING! But I survived them all and overall enjoyed myself..because that is what dating is about...having FUN with the opposite sex.

PAUSE!....I did stop dating for nearly a year because of a bad experience I had. I knew that it was time for a break. So, I totally understand how a bad experience can prevent you from wanting to try again. It can be tough! Don't let anyone force you into dating if you don't want to...you have to take time to yourself and be ready for it. After that experience, I started to date myself...which meant doing things alone in order to learn more about me. And it was only until then that I was ready to start again...So ladies and gents...if at first you don't succeed dust yourself off and try again...when your ready that is <3  And so I am ready to start again and hope to encourage you to do the same!

UPDATE :)

Now, over the weekend I was at the mall...minding my own business, when a very polite young man said that he remembered me from high school...and withing minutes of the conversation invited me to lunch. He was very polite and so I gave him my number...So ladies and gents...I'll be adding 'The Mall' to my list of places to meet the opposite sex :) I'll keep you posted about the date!

love yxo