Hi Tad and Happy New Year! I'm very happy to drop in and see this post. Why? Because I remember the old Tad The part that really made me tear up is the part where you're ok either way. Still interested but not hanging on it.
That said, she seems interested. You shouldn't be confused by the actions. Just see it how it is. She's timid. And I'm sure it's ok to see what happens if you go slowly and see if more comes of it. She's obviously interested, but you're not like the others and she seems to be looking for some common experiences - asking about your past life etc.
Whatever comes, enjoy the time like you have been brother!
AJ
"Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter" MLK Put the glass down... "Yesterday I was clever so I wanted to change the world Today I am wise, so I am changing myself."