7:24am - 7:38am
Well, I got up early (yes, I am a lazy bitch) to pick up this joint as Stocky is comin over today to hang out. I also wanted to check if they posted my picture on rightstuff.com (Ivy League dating site - no, no I wish I was a Harvard graduate - but they do take you if you’re a UC graduate - so that Berkeley degree was worth something! :). They did so I am quietly thrilled. Thrilled that I have another outlet and maybe just maybe the universe will conspire to bring me someone else. Ok, not cool - I know but somehow I still want to keep my options open. Stocky is a really great guy - but somehow I’m yearning for more and I don’t think that’s such a bad thing. I am gonna sign up for speed dating this Thursday (if they have room) - Shopaholic wants to tag along so that would be cool. 46.00 is not cool however - but it is San Jose and should be loaded with nerds. An engineer would be ideal…. 
Smart boys are such a turn on - WHAT - YOU CAN DO COMPLEX MATH PROBLEMS IN YOUR SLEEP AND YOU LOVE SCIENCE? YOU LISTEN TO NPR READ AVIDLY, USE GREAT VOCAB WORDS THAT I’VE TOTALLY FORGOTTEN ABOUT AND ACTUALLY HAVE AN OPINION ABOUT CURRENT EVENTS? WHAT? You are so for me! Now if I could just meld that with a kind, generous, loving - family oriented spirit with sex appeal - I’m set! 
Gotta try though…..
I’m gonna be mindful of my eating (we love that word mindful here in California - it’s a magic word that pretty much let’s everyone know that you are a hipster but also a calm, tranquil, green being of the universe - fuck - I use it because it’s actually a word that is meaningful) today. No starvation, but nutrition.
Shit, did I forget to mention that last night at around 10:00pm, the investor called (he has leukemia) and wants to take me out for the belated birthday dinner on Sunday night. I agreed so we could catch up and I could let him know that we could be friends. So it should be nice…
Damn, I hate cleaning up.
DAMN!
Ok, better run. I’ve got a full day of work ahead of me…
I’ve enjoyed your posts and your picture….it’s weird, it’s nice…how can I put it? Reading about your travels, your wonderful meals (I’m so dead jealous - you understand about good food) and your concerns lifts me out of my own concerns like a breath of fresh air. When you find that right person (ditto on the brainy=sexy) and have those kiddos I know you will be mindful, you peaceful greenie you, and savour every moment of it all….but somewhere in the back of your mind remember to stay strong, take no bullshit and be prepared for the teen and young adult years - remember old RubyJean beating her chest!
I’ve been missing your blog like crazy; finally caught up with you today. Sounds like your doing just fine; your trip sounded wonderful. Can’t wait to hear about rightstuff and the speed dating!!! I do like stocky or maybe it’s just as you presented him…but honey, if the magic ain’t there, it just ain’t. Mindful dating, yeah, that’s the ticket!!
Okay…I have been checking your blog for days (the last time last night) and the last post was on 11/21…now today there are like a million posts and I am wondering where they are all coming from? WTH? How did I miss all that? Whatever! Cyberspace is screwy!
Not doing so hot on the 5 pounds, but am getting back on the exercise wagon and am planning to get control of the eating. I m glad you had a good time on your trip. I missed you! (((HUGS)))
I loved the description of the brainy engineer. I’ve always been partial to brainy men too. Hey, help me with some of the mindful eating. I mindfully ate 2 dishes of ice cream last night!
Lyn
So glad you are back, missed you like crazy.
Brainy engineer, hmm, I like brains too as long as it comes with some brawn
I have a picture in my mind of someone who looks like the Shemar dude on Criminal minds but in horn rimmed glasses….OMG!
xoxox
We must have similar tastes in men - luckily you’re in Cali & I’m in France or I’d have to keep an eye out for you
I had standards like that when I was single & I stuck to my guns and didn’t settle and after kissing a LOT of frogs & a LOT MORE lonely nights I met someone who fit the bill. He’s got his own quirks and changes to my list, but I love him & am so glad I waited it out… There are good ones out there, but they are not so easy to find!
Speed dating! That sounds like fun…sort of LOL. I really admire the way you try so many things Ann! And many congrats on getting on rightstuff. I think the more avenues you have for something to happen, the more chances of it happening- ya know? ♥ ♥ ♥
Loved reading about your trip. Sounds fabulous. Thanks for sharing the picture too! Speeddating sounds interesting. No wasting time - there’s a connection or there isn’t. I don’t think the dating problem is you - it’s the men. They are really want their mommas. Don’t we all…
Hugs, Bobbie