First impressions...

Well, here's the start of something wonderful and wild to share...my wild side...:-)

I am certain that in the past postings, all would think I'm somewhat conservative and wouldn't know FUN if it bit me in the butt, however...I have been somewhat adventuresome since my break of writing and publishing stories. I have nothing to lose, but possibly gaining if I just let my short hair down and experience life as never before. Live, love, laugh as if there's no tomorrow, right? SO, ready or not...here comes the sharing, all truth and nothing but the truth...and laughter!!

I had met this guy Rick from a friend of a friend. We were all suppose to go out for a meet and greet/ dinner one night. My friend is a professional woman who works with Rick in the banking industry and thought we may enjoy meeting one another, then go from there. As previously written, I had been on numerous one dates with set ups from both friends and the professional dating service, even taken some time out to date exclusively, but was open now for new opportunities....why not?

We arrived at the meeting spot only to learn that my friend had decided plan b was a better alternative. (where have I experienced that before-GREAT!!) So, here I sat with Mr.rick for the night, Mr. right now, trying to fill in blanks, left to my own devices. However, I was really impressed by his asking on the first call "what do you know about me?" Seriously, I know NOTHING about you...except for your first name...I don't even know your last name!! What do you know about me? I asked. Same response...WHEW!! We were the blind leading the blind...let's see how much fun we can have with this one?? You tell me what you want me to know and I will do the same!! Clean slate to build on! I like it!!

And, as if that wasn't good enough, Rick proceeded to tell me that he had his children two nights a week and every other weekend...I couldn't possibly be priority one for him because they were priority one! Hmmm...a gold star moment because without a doubt you can't be priority one for me either! I made a promise to two little ones long before I met you, even though they aren't that little now! WOW!! Is this too good to be true? First impression is a pretty darn good one!!

We talked on through the night and after several hours, a bottle of wine shared and many oh wow moments...we have the same thoughts on many things..., we decided we should plan another outing on our own agenda and liking. Sure, sounds GREAT!! I really like this winging it thing! Thanks Michele, you knew what you were doing when you bailed out and left me alone to fend for myself with Rick!! I sure hope your plan b worked out as well as mine did!!:-)

For a few weeks, Rick and I exchanged text messages, emails, phone calls and such. There was a connection there that I hadn't experienced since my walls were raised after heartbreak. I was very vulnerable, but sensing from Rick that he wasn't interested in a long and drawn out ordeal, just out for fun to see where today might lead and if there even is a tomorrow, go from there. The ol' one day at a time philosophy was totally his style and he was teaching me to be the same, even more than what I thought I had grasped before. So, we settled on a night when he wouldn't have his kids and I wouldn't have mine. PERFECT!!

So, where should I meet you?, I asked the day before trying to get all the logistics in order. (Yes, type A planner enters the scene momentarily!!) Oh, can we meet at my place so I can let the dog out? Hmmm...is there a baited fishing line out there? Will I bite or pass it up? Sure, I will bite...why not? Okay, so where do you live? Oh, just about 15 minutes from your office but half way from from mine. I can let the dog out and we can go from there. Okay, sounds great!!

The next morning I had gone in and out of my closet trying to figure out the perfect evening attire. I had come to the conclusion that jeans and a nice blouse with sassy pumps would do the best, Either way of any outfit, I would be covering up with a coat. But, I still wasn't sure exactly what the party plans were for the evening after work, so I decided to call at lunch to see what we were suppose to do and if what I had picked out would work. I didn't get an answer to my phone call at mid day, but instead was sent to voice mail...SH*T now what?? I am in my suit for the day, a change of clothes ready, but still clueless as to the party plans for the night. What if I totally have the wrong outfit picked out!!??!! WTF-where's the fire?:-)

At nearly 3pm I got a text message that said: "TRENCHCOAT". nothing else, just that one little word. WHAT? I don't even own one!! All I have is a short Tommy, black rain coat at home, and a pink long rain coat still hanging in the closet...NO FREAKIN' way am I showing up in that!! Plus, I don't even have time to run home and get it!! What if I get into a car accident along the way? Mom always said have good, clean panties on just in case...but what if you have none? For the record, it was not raining that cold mid-winter day and I had only my winter coat a scarf, suit and those pretty panties with the sassy shoes to pair with my jeans!!

But, he had no idea who he was dealing with...For the first time in a long time, he raised the bar unlike any other, threw a dare card out there on the table and I was so thinking...you have no idea who I am or who you are dealing with!! I can beat that!! So, let's take a walk on the wild side, my friend, ready or not: here I come!:-) As I undressed at the stop sign, I was praying seriously that none of the neighbors would be out because I was about to do something I had never done before, and really didn't want to get arrested tonight, tomorrow or ever for trying something new. But, I was not going to let some guy throw a dare out there that I would bypass as a strike...no! This chic is not striking out...but, yes, striking out to hit a freakin home run!! I showed up at the front door, nearly fifty degrees at most in my scarf, matching pink panties and bra with my sassy shoes...NOTHING ELSE!! Yep, you read right...there's a first time for everything!! Yes, it was quite cold and no, there were no neighbors around!! And, yes, he invited me in...THANK GOD!!

To say he was shocked is I guess an understatement. But, I figured I had nothing to lose. I had made a pretty good first impression, as did he, on that first meeting. Now, let's see what you are really made of!! He raised the flag, I stood at attention and we would go from there!!First impressions count for a lot...you only get 7 seconds in reality, so make it count and make that statement that lasts...even if with no words!!:-)