It’s Friday the 13th and I couldn’t think of a better time to write an entry. I’m one of those strange ones that actually am not afraid of the superstition surrounding this day. Actually I think it brings good luck and am always a bit lighter in mood. This week has been a bit unconventional for my world. In all my rambunctious years of sexual promiscuity I never bothered much with the niceties of getting to know someone. Honestly I didn’t really care, I only wanted one thing and seeing as my partners, for the most part, only had the same intention in mind it didn’t seem to matter but lately I have found a shift in the tide. I find myself going a bit slower, being more inquisitive about the person, what their likes are, where their moral code comes from, what they do in their free time. It begins to seem like an interview but in some ways I guess I can thank Aiden for drilling into me the positive effects of dating. I guess I’m not as desperate as I used to be or perhaps I’ve filled my wild oats but either way it finds me in the same place, taking my time.
I’m not certain there’s anything here more than friendship and either way it’s fine with me but Monday found my bedmate and I meeting Darla for an evening out getting to know each other. Honestly, it’s refreshing to find someone who is college educated, seems to have similar beliefs, morals, and ethics, and is an all around interesting person who can carry a conversation. We picked her up and promptly went to our favorite part of town, hers too, SoCo for sushi at what I think is one of the most ingenious ideas to hit the restaurant industry. They have their entire menu ordering system on a pad device that allows you to order your evening without having much distraction from your server. Brilliant! I loved the experience of being uninterrupted by wait staff allowing us to have great conversation with Darla. The food was good too. As the evening progressed we found ourselves at another place having after dinner drinks, coffee, and even more conversation. I know this sounds like a bit of a novel idea in today’s modern world but I truly enjoyed the stimulus of the evening. It’s not that anything in particular was talked about but having someone who was comfortable enough to sit and talk is something I have been craving, especially in another woman, for some time. Refreshing, absolutely refreshing! It was a nice evening of sitting on the patio, having drinks and talking about life, work, lovers, plans, and history.
There’s a confession that’s even hard for me to admit but when we returned back to her place I was a bit nervous and uncertain what to do. A feeling I rarely get. Still unclear why she does this to me I decided it was best to take it slow even though I know we were all wondering what might happen next. Perhaps another time the lioness will pounce upon its prey but for now I’m enjoying her the way she is. (Top Image: Darla Doherty and Ruby Day)
Miso Soup
Brussel Sprouts
Chef’s Plate
The pitcher to the left is filled with a fresh ginger, prosecco, sake, pineapple punch
Smoked Salmon, avocado, cream cheese roll
