no response

Yeah, so I got one more message from the guy in MI, and I replied (twice, actually, because I later realized I didn't tell him my name, so I had to send him another message apologizing for that and telling him who I actually am, and then I rambled on a bit more about myself), and according to my sent box, he's read them. But he hasn't replied yet. Nice.

long distance relationship, anyone?

This guy I mentioned before, the one in Michigan? He seems possibly actually interested. Because he's really looking to relocate anyway. So, maybe we'll be having some conversations. Maybe.
See, he's got the 3 E's (or, at least, he says he does...not that I'm paranoid or anything, but...), and you know how big a deal that is to me. And he's about my age (never a big thing for me, but in the same decade would be nice, just because it's easier to relate), and he's in education. I'm guessing High School, because he teaches social studies. That's about all I know for now.
We'll see. I still don't think you should give your phone number to someone you've never met, but I may have to make an exception here, given the distance. But only if there seems to be something worth pursuing. I'd feel better if he gave me his, because I can set my phone to not show the number on his caller ID. I know I'm not a stalker, but he can't know that. So if he's hesitant about giving out his number, I won't complain.

home improvements

My contractor asked me, as we were discussing putting a front porch on my little house, just how long I expected to live there. I told him, I didn't think I'd be moving, well, ever. Unless...unless I got married again. Because you shouldn't move into one house or the other, you should find a new house together. He asked if that would happen any time soon. Not so much, I said. I'd have to be dating, for that to happen.
As much as I want the front porch, and the other improvements I'm considering, sometimes, only sometimes, I wish I could say I don't expect to be there very long.
It's been 22 years since I bought that house. I've thought about moving. Looked at a couple other places once or twice. This was never my ideal home. But it was what I could afford at the time, and it has it's good points. Location is one of them. I love my ward. I feel blessed to be where I am.
I don't want to move. But sometimes, I wish I had a reason to.

possibilities

got a flirt over the weekend. he's my age, and he does have the 3 E's. But he's in Michigan. willing to relocate, but should one relocate for a possible date? I think not. I sent him a message, so we'll see.

an evening with Michael B

My co-worker, Cookie, brought Michael B, of Singles Ward fame, to our company Christmas party Friday night. He is an absolute hoot! Seriously.
Very friendly, super nice, funny.
I'm not a big fan of his work, but I'm familiar with it. Truth to tell, I don't think I've seen a single one of his movies all the way through. Just parts of a couple of them. He's definitely entertaining.
Apparently, he's a marriage and family counselor for his "steady" job. Interesting.
After the party, we headed over to Cookie's house to see the results of her recent refinishing of all the interior logs of her log home. He came along, of course. We were hanging out, talking, until almost 1am. Talking about, well, just about everything. Movies (Johnny Depp, etc), dating, Oreos (why do we love a burnt chocolate cookie so much?), spelunking, you name it. I was watching him closely, taking mental notes, because I was so impressed with how he made sure to include everyone in the conversation. That's a talent to be admired.

de-junking

I've heard more than once that letting go of physical possessions, the "junk" in our homes, can actually free you mentally. I've been doing some major de-junking of my sewing stuff, and in other rooms in my house, and I have to say, I really can feel the difference. It's weird. But good.

Real question is, how much will this impact my personal/mental self? I mean, I want results from this, more than just the organized and less-crowded space in the house. (Ever notice how you want to dance in freshly cleaned spaces? or is that just me?)

Not that the clean house isn't enough. I'm just hoping for something more transcendent, as a bonus.

can I retire?

Thursday night, I'm at B&N with my knitting group, and the group leader announces that she's retiring from dating. I didn't know you could do that. I told her I'd say the same, but I figure I'd have to actually be dating to say I was retiring from it. She's much younger than me, but is about to enter grad school, so she says it's not worth her time. Yeah, I hear that.