A new crossroad reached

[mleigh4]

Hi Irish, yes, dating and talking online sounded like a great idea until I tried. lol. I guess we are part of the science experiments in this process. No I am not ready for that.

Just a quick update as H has been active in my world the last few days.

4th of July was a really good time. H and I decided dinner time would be at 6:30, so he was due to show up around 4:30 or so. I don't hold my breath with timeframes as H has terrible time management skills these days. Around 4:00, my girlfriend came by to visit and H showed up shortly after. Her husband ended up coming over, a dropped friend of H who misses him dearly, and we all enjoyed a delicious meal of prime rib. H also brought dessert and a good chardonnay for me, very thoughtful. I apologized to H in private for the unexpected guests, they did not know about our plans, but H said it was fine. To be honest, these friends have been good to me these past years and I enjoyed having them. S hung out and played right along with us, we all hung out in my backyard, and everyone, including H, commented how nice and relaxing it was. My upcoming beach house trip came up and I reminded H he was welcome to come.

After dinner, we all went to friends house to watch the local fireworks. H was able to see their newly built home for the first time. S was snuggled up with H all night, I got a very cute pic of them together with fireworks in the background.

The next morning, I sent H the pic. He replied with a big happy face.

Later in the day, he texted asking for the beach house dates. He wants to come

This morning, he sent me TM to say thank you for inviting him. He said he has enjoyed the time all of us have spent together recently and hoped I have also. I replied that yes, I have.

I am feeling a little shift going on since he vented at me for 2 hours during our talk. It seems getting that all off of his chest has helped him. I hope to possibly talk a bit more, if the time seems right, during our trip....all I know is our friendship is growing and the awkwardness is fading. Slow, slow slow feels the way to go. And all I am doing is just being me and continue to keep moving forward. Well, the new me. A kinder, calmer, more open me.

GAL activities continue. I have dinner plans with a friend tomorrow. Movie with S either Friday night or Sunday, we will invite H too. S is dying to see "the secret lives of pets". Saturday night I am going to a local comedy play, I was able to round up friends and all my co-workers. We will have a blast and I am so looking forward to it!

I need to catch up on posts here, I am wishing well for all