It bears posting... For those who know the story, sorry...

So tomorrow will mark 3 years since I met a woman that I thought would be my perfect match. It's worth posting, because even as I'm getting over her and moving on to other women, I can't help but think back to that night, so full of wonder and promise, and wonder what happened.

We'd known each other for about 3 weeks before we finally decided to meet up for a date. We met about halfway between my place and her place; Salem. We were both giddy, and the chemistry was immediate. We opened up so fast to each other I'm amazed we could recall the information later on in the relationship. We had dinner at Denny's, and then we drove around for a while; she drove because she knows Salem much better than I do.

We found a park along the Willamette River (although we didn't know which river it was that night, as we got really lost!), and went for a walk along the river front. We found a bench, and started talking some, and then all of a sudden we kissed. It was the most unexpected moment for me. Sparks flew, and we could both tell it was something real.

We went and had some fun running around the playground, including me smacking my head hard enough to suppress memory of hitting my head for more than a year, and we fell harder and harder. It was the perfect night.

We went back to drop me off at my truck, and we listened to some music for a short while, then said good night. She left to the south, I to the north. It was a magical night, and one that I will remember forever.

So here I am well over a year after she broke my heart for the final time, and yet I can't stop thinking about that night. I have tried so hard to move on, and I am, but I still can't shake the memories. And I don't think that losing the memory of this night in particular would be for the best.

Anyways, I wanted to get that off my chest. I hope that you enjoyed the tale, and if you have any similar stories, I'd love to hear them.

Early August Post

Sorry it's been so long since I've written.... life has a way of getting in the way. I didn't post it in my last entry, but at the beginning of June I was let go from my job. The day before my sales manager was let go due to not properly training and advising us, and we were given a rousing speech about how we were going to be properly instructed from that point on, it was a new beginning, blah blah blah you get the idea. I went home stoked. 3 hours into shift the next day, bam! Gone.

Anywho...

Not a lot has happened really one way or another. Sadly.

I have been talking on and off again with my friend who came to the lot. She's been pretty busy with finishing her classes, taking her tests, and getting settled in with her new job, so we haven't really had a chance to do anything. It's not for lack of trying though!

Same goes for the young lady who saw me at the store. We've got tentative plans to see a movie, but it seems like our schedules keep getting a bit crossed. She's going to be moving across the country in a few weeks, so I am not holding out any hope for anything long term, but at the same time I'd like to show her what she's going to be missing.

I started talking with the young lady from Plenty of Fish again. She's been busy trying to take care of her girls, so communication has been rather sparse but sounds like we could end up going out sooner or later.

My red-headed friend is now in a relationship, and I couldn't be happier for her. He comes across as a very nice guy, and that's what she deserves. I wish them all the best.

I've started talking with a few other women I've met on OK Cupid. If anything develops, it's sure to be posted here first.

I recently had the opportunity to see a lady I had a torch for years ago, and things were great. I'm not sure what's going to happen, but I'll just kinda keep things as was and see if anything develops one way or the other. It probably wouldn't end up as a case of "The One" as she might be relocating to Texas to continue her career. If anything, we'll always be good friends.

I attempted to sever ties with my ex. I hadn't spoken with her for several weeks, resulting in my removing her from my social networking lists. She texted me not long after, and it wasn't until several days later that she noticed I was no longer on her list on the one she primarily uses. After some bellyaching I re-added her. I don't know why I continue to associate with her. I know now that I was nothing more than a rebound, and while she denies it, all evidence points to that. By speaking with her at all, it lets her maintain control over me and it really sucks. I need to be my own man, and find my own happiness. And that's hard when you have someone hovering who won't let you accept your unhappiness as your own, as well as constantly lord their happiness over you. I would never wish this situation on my worst enemy.

Well, with any luck I'll be able to update more often. Thanks for reading.

And, as always, feel free to drop any comments or advice in the comments. AND, don't be afraid to tell your friends about this blog. BUT, if you know who I am (and you know who you are) DO NOT tell them who I am; some people might recognize people in the situations present and ruin the whole purpose of "Mr. Anonymous"...