Mr. August = Mr. 2012

     Third date counted as 5 dates because first we went to The Greene Turtle for food. We then went to Dave and Busters and played some games and then we went and saw This is 40. It was a long night, fun but long and therefore counts as 3 dates.  The 6th date happened this past Wednesday. It was just a lunch date. We met at Applebee's, had lunch and then went to our separate homes. His son was in town and I was not ready to meet him just yet. If we are still an item come spring break, I will be meeting his son then since that's the next time he will be in town.
     A few weeks ago, and then tonight, my brother asked "How do grown adults make a relationship exclusive?" When we were in Middle School or even in highschool perhaps asking someone if they'd like to be your bf/gf would be acceptable, but in the adult world seems kind of weird. I'll let you know how it was done with Mike and me.... Mike asked if I had any nicknames and I told him that my close friends and family call me Mesha, my family also calls me Tada and coworkers call me Reedy. (I did leave out the fact that I'm also called Fat-head and Magilicutti but those are on a need to know basis!) I told him he can call me Melissa and then he said that I can call him boyfriend. I said why don't I call him the Guy I'm Dating Exclusively (GIDE for short) and he said that I'm his G(gal)IDE. Apparently, it's as easy as that.  Now, me being a commitment phobe, I get a little short of breath thinking about this fact, but I'm sure it will subside as time goes on.  
     Ok, so tomorrow is the last day of 2012 and with that it is the deadline of my 2012 resolution. I made it through 8 new dates and am currently exclusively dating Mr. August. So I may not have met 12 new people but did I meet Mr. Right!?! Perhaps... only time will tell!
     I did learn a lot by completing this resolution. I've learned first, there are WAY more crazy people out there than I realized. Also, I've learned not to be so judgemental and give people chances.  This is very difficult and still a challenge to keep in mind but it's a process! :) I may not have found exactly what I was looking for, but perhaps I found what I need.
     Mike is fun, caring, honest, and looking forward to what the future holds just as I am.  A new blog with a new resolution will be popping up within the next week... still pondering ideas! Happy 2013!!!

Date 2- Mr. August

So yesterday, we were suppose to go bowling at 9am. However, I was not feeling well so I decided to change plans and break my "no movie before established relationship" rule and head to a movie. He paid for the movie, and I bought snacks (bonus for earning a free small popcorn with my rewards card). We saw Playing For Keeps- at least I think that is the name of the movie.. I keep messing up the title.  He DIDN'T cry so that was a plus! There was witty banter prior to previews and he enjoys the previews just as much as I do! :) The arm rest did go up, but that was the only thing (that I know of)... our hands stayed in our respectable space.  He had to work night shift so, after the movie we went our separate ways with plans to hopefully meet up sometime next week. His son is in town this weekend and will be with him until after the new year. I'm hoping to go to trivia night next week and I invited him to stop by before his night shift. I feel a good connection with Mike. He's funny and genuinely sweet, and he doesn't cry during sappy movies.  Stay tuned...

R.I.P Mr. July

Ok, So Mr. July didn't physically die, but him as a dating prospect has. He lasted the longest out anyone in the past so he was a great contender. However, there were so many differences between us that it would never work. He is so conservative and reserved and I'm, well... NOT! If I asked him a question, instead of being honest, he just would ignore me which didn't fly to well as you could imagine! Also, He's 38 and just now deciding to change careers to be a cop. Something wasn't fitting with that situation either. But anyway... such is life. I had fun going out and doing things with someone but if it's not going to go anywhere then what's the point? No harm done... I wasn't upset or anything when we agreed it wasn't going to work so that tells you something.... Moving on to Mr. August... I have a lot of work to do before 2013 comes around! I don't think my goal will be met! :/

Mr. August

Real Name:Mike
From: Gambrills
Date Location: The Greene Turtle- Crofton

Background info: Once I saw him in person, I knew that I had known him from somewhere but I couldn't place it. After talking for a bit, we realized that we had bowled on the same bowling league 3-4 years ago. Small world.

Date Deets (aka Details): Met at The Turtle. We had to wait FOREVER for a table because it was the Skins vs. Ravens Game and I thought by being an hour early would have been enough time to grab a seat. Apparently not. 1.5 hours would have done it though! We waited for about an hour and luckily we got a table for 2 just as the game was starting! We ordered food and conversed... conversation was flowy and he is pretty funny. Didn't seem awkward or anything. After the game was over and we meandered our way through the rowdy skins fans that were hopped up on adrenaline from a FANTASTIC WIN (HTTR) he walked me to my car and said he had a good time and he hopes we can hang out again. About 30 minutes later, he texted me and said he hoped I had as much fun as he did and to have a good evening... so nice and thoughtful is he!

Pros: nice guy, paid for "date", kept using "future" words which suggested another date, hard worker (works 2 jobs)

Cons: Not so straight teeth (you all know how I am about teeth!), has a 12 year old son which he doesn't see as much as he would like, poker player (but he's apparently a good one!)

He seems like a nice guy and easy to talk to... I'm looking forward to date 2 with Mr. August. I'm not sure if there's going to be sparks or fireworks but... never know! :)