Dating.

Since my major break up a couple of years ago, I haven't really had much luck in this department. I've had many short lived relationships, some that had some influence, good and bad, and most that were flashed by so quickly they're not even worth mentioning. I've dated girls way out of my league physically, some quite intellectual, some I suspect have yet to be diagnosed with Azberger Syndrome, and then there are those that just have that one little thing on their face you just can't stop looking at.

It's almost comical the lack of prospective partners for me out there and really, it's my impossible-to-meet standards. I've even reached the point of joining an online dating site... without much luck there either.

Recently, I dated a girl that was very dynamic, ambitious, and easy to like. There were things I didn't like but overlooked. She was beautiful, intelligent, and knew how to cook... and run electrical cable... and build things... and kickbox.

"Wow! You have done SO much with your life and you're still so young! What's so next?!"

"I'm going to go to school for virus engineering."

"I'm sorry?"

"For biological warfare."

Now, I love to kid... and I thought at first that she was. I even asked her about it again on the second date. Yes, a second date.... and the last.

I should have called her to let her know we should just be friends, but, as many others know, I'm notorious for not calling people back when I'm supposed to.... in fact, I should really call a friend back that tried to reach me a month ago.

Other dates? I went on a blind date with a girl that had about 30 pairs of shoes on display... those were her summer shoes.

"Yeah, those sneakers aren't even supposed to be there."

"Why?"

"I wouldn't be caught dead wearing those unless I'm in my exercise outfit."

Jesus christ....

There was one girl who I was absolutely in love with. It was short-lived, but perfect for those brief moments.

I even quit smoking for her. A week later she broke up with me because she was pregnant with her ex-boyfriend's child. Go figure.

Finding a girl that fits my standards isn't a priority currently. I'm having fun meeting new people and learning about new subjects I otherwise wouldn't go out of my way to learn about.

I'll keep you guys posted if there are any major changes.

Peace.

chris