Remember when I said that Mr TDH would be the real test? Well he sure proved it this weekend. We were meant to meet on Saturday night. On Friday he suggested that we meet at a Hotel bar near I live. I would have usually called a friend for advised as I felt uncomfortable about it, instead I just texted him back: "Sorry to be a pain but I don't feel comfortable meeting at a hotel bar. Any chance of a bar in a city centre? Maybe XX, YY or ZZ? I am flexible as can drive there. Vx"
Ok, I could... SHOULD have omitted the "I'm flexible" bit. Oh well...
Within a few minutes I got this back "No worries. Will think of a plan b. xxx"
Well, plan B didn't happen as he called sick. However there was plenty of texting. I didn't respond to all and just got even more texts. Some of them were a bit cheeky and I ignore the very cheeky ones, no matter how tempting they may have been (you can take the girl out of her bad habits, you just can't take the bad habits out of the girl). He did try to reschedule for tonight but as he is off for a month abroad tomorrow night he is panic packing instead. I guess if he is really interested I should be hearing from him in one month. Not that he has stopped texted me since the weekend, and always long messages ending with "xxx".
My Monday date was a no-show, I guess the fact that I only texted him after he left for his week away probably didn't help. No news since. Never mind. Next!
On a positive side, Mr Essex has been in touch. He wanted to meet this Sunday evening in central London. I didn't really feel like travelling all the way to Central London on a Sunday evening, it would have felt a bit too much like work. He agreed with me and so we are meeting Wednesday next week instead.
Other plans for this week, Saturday Mr SA, Saturday or Sunday Mr England but he is a TBC.
To be continued....
Tuesday, 2 March 2010
Thursday, 25 February 2010
No chemistry
Well Mr China was cute and sweet but there was absolutely no chemistry there. And I am pretty sure that he felt the same way.
A bit of Mea Culpa, I was 10 minutes late, not intentionally of course. I talked a lot but I did leave a few blanks to see what would happen.... Nothing. Nothing at all. The whole conversation was just hard work, we just didn't have much to say to each other.
Well never mind at least I still have Saturday and Monday to look forward to. I now even have a date for the following weekend with Mr England!
A bit of Mea Culpa, I was 10 minutes late, not intentionally of course. I talked a lot but I did leave a few blanks to see what would happen.... Nothing. Nothing at all. The whole conversation was just hard work, we just didn't have much to say to each other.
Well never mind at least I still have Saturday and Monday to look forward to. I now even have a date for the following weekend with Mr England!
Theatre night
Well, another good night. I respected the Rules and came home to a message asking me for my number and a date.
I am meeting with Mr China tomorrow night and Mr TDH confirmed our date for Saturday. He confirmed this morning (a day ahead of schedule) with a flirty text, I didn't get back to him for about 4 hours and got an even “flirtier” text right back when I did.
I have the feeling that he will be my first true challenge. If I can keep to the Rules with him the rest will be a piece of cake!
I have started reading one last relationship book "Why men prefer Bitches" again the same theme of keeping him keen by playing hard to get and detached & relaxed with the relationship... Surely they can't all be wrong?
I am meeting with Mr China tomorrow night and Mr TDH confirmed our date for Saturday. He confirmed this morning (a day ahead of schedule) with a flirty text, I didn't get back to him for about 4 hours and got an even “flirtier” text right back when I did.
I have the feeling that he will be my first true challenge. If I can keep to the Rules with him the rest will be a piece of cake!
I have started reading one last relationship book "Why men prefer Bitches" again the same theme of keeping him keen by playing hard to get and detached & relaxed with the relationship... Surely they can't all be wrong?
Tuesday, 23 February 2010
Quick update
I have been abroad for a few days and so not really in a position to update this blog. Obviously I kept on going with the Rules whilst away. I kept checking my e-mails and only answered them after 24 hours. I also waited a couple of hours before answering texts.
And did I get texts... mainly from one Mr TDH. I have now confirmed that the previous texts that I thought were from him, were indeed from him (Thanks God for that!). I even have confirmation of his name and... a date! Well, TBC by Thursday.
I have also managed to confirm a date with Mr China and one with Mr SpeedD.
I have no doubt that Mr Essex will be on the phone too soon, he seemed keen.
Mr England is also trying to arrange a date with me whilst Mr Turkey has gone cold (excuse the punt). As a good Rules girl, I have not chased him or Mr Dancer, who too has made a vanishing act on me.
Whilst I was away I managed to finish The Rules for Online dating and even managed to read another relationship book “He's just not that into you” which, funnily enough, backed quite a few of The Rules principles, “He's just not that into you if he doesn't ask you out”... sounds familiar? Or this one which fit more to Mr Turkey and Mr Dancer “He's just not that into you if he disappears on you”. So you know what? If they don't like me that much it's fine, all taste are in nature. No offence taken and... Next!
I feel that more than just the Rules, those books have brought me more self-esteem. They have also helped me realise that my relationships with certain of my dates were nothing more than cul-de-sac. This allows me to move on to, hopefully, more rewarding relationships and maybe a step closer to meeting Mr Right.
And did I get texts... mainly from one Mr TDH. I have now confirmed that the previous texts that I thought were from him, were indeed from him (Thanks God for that!). I even have confirmation of his name and... a date! Well, TBC by Thursday.
I have also managed to confirm a date with Mr China and one with Mr SpeedD.
I have no doubt that Mr Essex will be on the phone too soon, he seemed keen.
Mr England is also trying to arrange a date with me whilst Mr Turkey has gone cold (excuse the punt). As a good Rules girl, I have not chased him or Mr Dancer, who too has made a vanishing act on me.
Whilst I was away I managed to finish The Rules for Online dating and even managed to read another relationship book “He's just not that into you” which, funnily enough, backed quite a few of The Rules principles, “He's just not that into you if he doesn't ask you out”... sounds familiar? Or this one which fit more to Mr Turkey and Mr Dancer “He's just not that into you if he disappears on you”. So you know what? If they don't like me that much it's fine, all taste are in nature. No offence taken and... Next!
I feel that more than just the Rules, those books have brought me more self-esteem. They have also helped me realise that my relationships with certain of my dates were nothing more than cul-de-sac. This allows me to move on to, hopefully, more rewarding relationships and maybe a step closer to meeting Mr Right.
Wednesday, 17 February 2010
Lost one?
Ummm... I think I have truly offended Mr TDH. No news since my last text on Monday...
Worst, no news from Mr Turkey either.
But in both cases, I am following The Rules, I haven't contacted either of them... but it's hard!!!
Worst, no news from Mr Turkey either.
But in both cases, I am following The Rules, I haven't contacted either of them... but it's hard!!!
Tuesday, 16 February 2010
Sunday's date
I have told you all about the Saturday's party and some of it's result but I failed to tell you about my Sunday brunch date, Mr Turkey.
We met as agreed at the tube station, I hadn't replied to his e-mail with his number, as I only found out later I could have actually send him my number and still followed the "On-Line Dating Rules". The good thing is that he did turn up and I was on time too so no need of numbers!
He was a bit shorter than I expected, but I was wearing high heels, and looked a bit older too, than I realised that I was no longer 20 and he looked just a bit older than me, just as he was meant to. He had nice smiling eyes and a nice smile, a good start I guess.
We went to the closer Patisserie Valerie for brunch. The chat was easy, we both choose our meal (this time it wasn't chosen for me...). After discussing the value of French versus Turkish breakfast the chat moved on to politics. It was actually really interesting, and I enjoyed myself far more than I expected. After a while I made my excuses, I needed to buy a few necessities before meeting with a friend.
He sent me a message the following day saying that he enjoyed our date and that he was sorry for getting so into politics. I waited 24 hours and e-mailed him back with my phone number (he did sent his before) and saying that I really enjoyed it too... I truly believe that he deserves a second date.
Let's see what happens next.
Also Mr Essex texted me first thing this morning: "Morning, woke up with you on my mind! Have a great day!"
Rather cute...
We met as agreed at the tube station, I hadn't replied to his e-mail with his number, as I only found out later I could have actually send him my number and still followed the "On-Line Dating Rules". The good thing is that he did turn up and I was on time too so no need of numbers!
He was a bit shorter than I expected, but I was wearing high heels, and looked a bit older too, than I realised that I was no longer 20 and he looked just a bit older than me, just as he was meant to. He had nice smiling eyes and a nice smile, a good start I guess.
We went to the closer Patisserie Valerie for brunch. The chat was easy, we both choose our meal (this time it wasn't chosen for me...). After discussing the value of French versus Turkish breakfast the chat moved on to politics. It was actually really interesting, and I enjoyed myself far more than I expected. After a while I made my excuses, I needed to buy a few necessities before meeting with a friend.
He sent me a message the following day saying that he enjoyed our date and that he was sorry for getting so into politics. I waited 24 hours and e-mailed him back with my phone number (he did sent his before) and saying that I really enjoyed it too... I truly believe that he deserves a second date.
Let's see what happens next.
Also Mr Essex texted me first thing this morning: "Morning, woke up with you on my mind! Have a great day!"
Rather cute...
Monday, 15 February 2010
More results From the Singles Valentines Party
Oh... My... God...
Just a quick last update, one of my speed date from Saturday, one I actually thought was cute, has just sent me a message asking me for a drink. Obviously I have not yet answered and will have to wait a bit longer to do so... I'll keep you informed and will also give you an update about my Sunday date next time.
Just a quick last update, one of my speed date from Saturday, one I actually thought was cute, has just sent me a message asking me for a drink. Obviously I have not yet answered and will have to wait a bit longer to do so... I'll keep you informed and will also give you an update about my Sunday date next time.
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