February 10, 2008
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I have met two men in two weeks, both of them artists, both of them sculptors, and both of them came to me, sight unseen, highly recommended by different recorder friends. The first guy, who I have been out with, likes country music and spends summers away at his cabin in another state. He has been single for almost 20 years and appears to have developed a thick armor. Those are the negatives. But he’s a virgo and we are a lot alike. We talk easily and there is chemistry.
The second guy I just talked to last night for the first time and he seems odd. But I like the picture of him and I LOVE his work. He and I have much more in common yet he sounded like such a dork on the phone. Still, I think of his work and the fact that he was listening to a bellydance CD from one of my favorite musicians and feel blessed that the universe has provided me with two nice men. You hear those stories about people showing up in your life when you least expect it. Here I’ve been single all this time and nobody’s ever set me up before. Then all of a sudden, right before Valentines day, I have two guys calling me. The first guy, who I really connect with, I am a little leery about so last week, when he was sick and his brother was coming into town I said something like, “Well, when you’re well, and Valentines Day is over, and your brother’s left, we can go do something.” I wanted to send the message that this was going to be a slow process.
I’m so bad at this stuff; that was probably not the thing to say. But I figure if it’s supposed to work out it will. Since the rest of my life is in shambles it’s nice to have the diversion. I just think it’s so odd that the last guy (with the beret and cane), who I don’t speak to any more as he is a jealous, alcoholic, depressed nut, was a sculptor, too.
Comments (7)
That is interesting…that they all are artists and think three dimensionally…I think having a good bit of self protection going speaks well for a fellow, and it means if you do get close it has got to have some real power behind it.
Heheh, welcome back! I miss your post, your sense of humor, and of course you too! That means we get to comment on your soon to be dating again:)
good to get an update from you. interesting that so many sculptors are coming into your life. jealous and alcoholic and depressing? Oy… hope you take the good from each of these new relationships and learn and enrich yourself. Benefit from each. Maybe they’ll be gone in no time- but you were in each others lives for some reason, a lesson or for one to help the other..who knows.
Nice to visit you–neither of us have been particularly active lately, it seems. Good luck with these new relationships. Artists can be fascinating, and very quirky, too. But then, you know that. Take care!
TWO? Fucking awesome. The rest is a shambles? Giving advice is not my place but ignore it and think about the perfect can opener for that armor! Okay, I’ll stop that. But chemistry doesn’t happen all the time. And you have a dork too. I love them so. Glad you are diverted by sweet stuff. And very good to read you.
Spring is such a wonderful time to let your feelings out of the house!! Two at once..now that in itself with be interesting. Please allow us to follow you through this walk in your life. Nobody says it better than you and I’ve so missed you. marilyn
I think creativity is incredibly sexy. Give the dork a chance, but keep your eyes open. My bil’s a dork and part of him is just adorable, but another part is a big PITA.
I think what you said to the first guy is totally reasonable. (Then again I haven’t dated in 35 years and wasn’t exactly a star at it back then… but then, I ended up with a true gem by not lowering my own standards.)