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Back in the saddle again
By Sparky | March 21, 2007
It’s been a crazy and fun week! I’ve been keeping myself busy with all sorts of things - my dad passed through town and I’ve gone on a few dates. Dad being in town was great - he is on his way to up Abbotsford to see my Grandpa and stopped by to stay the night last night on his way. As always it was nice to see him, and I’ll be seeing him and the rest of the family this weekend when I drive up to join them at my grandpa’s house.
I’ve also gone on a few dates recently! In the past few years I’ve been either dating Brien, or not dating at all. Not dating sure is an easy solution to relationship problems, but it’s not necessarily a good one. As with all things “long forgotten” it can be hard to get back into the dating scene. I almost feel like I’ve forgotten how to meet new people.
Dating is such a funny concept any way - It seems somewhat forced and contrived by our society. I’m certainly in favor of hanging out with friends, but often if a friendship (or a new acquaintance) suddenly gets the ‘date’ label applied to it something changes. It becomes less casual, more formal, more examined. I don’t know if becoming less casual is necessarily a bad thing, but I don’t see why the whole concept cant be relaxed into simply hanging out and having fun with someone rather than putting huge labels and expectations on it. If things work out and it gets serious then great, if not who cares - you made a new friend.
Oh well - hopefully something good will come of it soon enough, and I’ll just keep enjoying the dates as they come.
Topics: Daily grind, Friends, Health |