tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10971908.post-1119883836835358622005-06-27T09:50:00.000-05:002005-06-27T15:19:24.903-05:00EH sent me two new matches yesterday. Michael, 39 and from Streamwood, shut me down before I got a chance to look at his stats. The other, Rich from Arlington Heights, requested communication. He's 40 but looks older in his photos, with gray hair and goatee. He's a computer geek, but his passion apparently is writing and playing music. He also reads a lot, plays racquetball, and kayaks. One of the things he can't live without is ice cream, and he claims he's living proof that nice guys don't finish last. I like that—he seems positive and happy. Can't hurt to answer his questions, I guess.<br /><br />Alan has replied to my latest email. He mentioned that the Cowboys play their first playoff game Saturday night, so we might need to watch that instead of a movie. Fine with me, though not exactly romantic. At least, we'll have something to talk about. I played his message in reply to my "sex email" for some of my friends last night. Several times, actually. I think it's fair to say they enjoyed it. Maggie was close to tears.<br /><br />Ken41midway from Match wrote again, too. He thinks we could hit it off. I think not. And Yahoo had another repeat Icebreaker—leinonmysoul, the 29-year-old East Indian. He mentions in his profile that he doesn't like "mean people." How unusual.<br /><br />No word from Joe since Saturday. Maybe I can drop a quick "happy new year" email and see if he responds with details on Friday night? He sent me a "happy holidays" message on Christmas Eve, so this wouldn't be too out-of-the-blue. Plus, if he's backing out, I'd rather know sooner than later.<br /><br />Haven't heard from Tim, the Cub fan who was coming back to town Sunday, or Chris from EH. So it goes. I wouldn't have time for them this week, anyway.<br /><br />Predictably, MM is trying to woo me back, offering another month for $4.95. I could get another three months for $19.95; it was $29.85 for my first three months. I may re-up. God knows my friends (and even one of their boyfriends) got some yucks from BMALE's email, and who am I to deprive them of the possibility of more laughs? I don't know about three whole months, but I guess I may as well go for it if it's only $20. A small investment for a lifetime of happiness. Ri-ight.<br />***<br />Rich responded—he wants two kids. I sent him my must-haves and can't stands, including I must have someone who share my desire not to have children.<br /><br />So, it's New Year's Eve. I was invited to two parties and had reluctantly planned to go to the closer event, where I'd know more people. I suspect it'll be couple-heavy, though, and I've never been much for all the New Year's Eve hoopla (perhaps because I never have anyone to kiss at the stroke of midnight?), so I'm blowing it off. Instead, I'm heading up to Winnetka, where my friend and her husband and baby from New Jersey are housesitting. We'll order in, drink some high balls, and maybe play some board games. Nice and low key, with minimal ruminating about the year that has passed and what the new year will hold.Bemusednoreply@blogger.com