Nov. 12, 2003: Going over like a Ed balloon

Not a lot going on today. I've been out and about most of the day, but Matt and I managed to exchange a couple emails, initiated by him this morning. Looks like we're on for Saturday night. I have no idea what to expect—drinks or dinner or what? Should I shave? It'd be so great to have a really good date (as assessed after the fact from both of our perspectives) before I go on vacation, leaving me with something to look forward to on my return. On the other hand, that would give me a full week with a lot of time on my hands to start getting way too far ahead of myself mentally, as I so often do.

Ed finally replied. I guess I shouldn't say "finally"—it's not like he opened my proposal and sat on it for a while. He wrote back this morning:

"OK … I'll meet for a drink. Hawaii sounds nice … I've never been … I'm afraid if I went I'd never come back."

Not exactly brimming with enthusiasm. You'd think he'd be flattered and at least say thanks. Do I smell some arrogance? Hmmm—probably too little to draw such conclusions from, but still. Well, I'll see what his schedule is like. I'd like to meet him before I leave, but I don't want to seem overly eager. His line about not coming back, though, gives me some basis for proposing we get that drink before I head to Hawaii, just in case. His lack of enthusiasm doesn't bode well—it'll surely be a one-and-out.

EH has been awfully quiet. Just as well, maybe. I read an article yesterday that referred to EH as a Christian-based dating service. It caught my attention because I hadn't gotten that impression at all. Minutes later, I came across yet another article on online dating that reported the "co-founder of EH is a psychologist and author whose books and services are heavily promoted by religious right groups like Focus on the Family." Yikes. I think they'd frown on my no-kids stance.

Tim is supposed to call tonight. I don't really care whether I talk to him or not, but it'll be interesting to see if he follows through or if he's rude.