State of the Union

My fellow readers, the state of my "union" is...um...ok.

It's been one of those days where you just feel "down". I'm not exactly sure as to the reason, but it just hit me.

Maybe it's because I just returned from the dealership, because my truck is jacked up again. This is the 4th time that I've had it there in the last month and a half. This is also the 3rd car rental that I've in that same time frame. This ain't getting cheap.

I've been reading a book on spiritual warfare called "Invisible War" by Chip Ingram, and it's knocking my socks off. Maybe some of it is rubbing off on me. Check it out...if you want.

I guess that I could be bummed because my housing prospects have all fallen through. Now I'm back to square one on my house hunting adventure. What's a brotha to do?

Two Sundays ago, I went to a new church, as in, one that I'd never been to. As I was getting out of my truck, I saw an attractive woman pull into the parking space next to me. I found it odd that such an attractive woman would be by herself, and I started walking to the building. She eventually caught up to me and I didn't notice her until we both had to stop suddenly to avoid getting slammed into by a car. We both looked at each other and kind of laughed, and I made my move.

To make a long story short, I ended up asking her out to lunch for a soon-to-be- determined date. I ended up calling her and I found out that she was...20 years old. And she still lives with her parents. So, I won't be seeing her afterall.

But at least it was worth a shot. And I proved to myself that I can talk to a perfect stranger, with little to no notice, and actually line up a possible date. Even though we never actually went on a date, it made for a pretty good confidence building exercise.

I was reading in a "dating" book, that a person should set a goal of meeting 5 eligible people per week, and actually getting their contact information so you can actually set up that date. It really doesn't matter if you actually go out with that person, it's the practice that matters. You are practicing talking to the opposite sex, even if you aren't really attracted to them, and even if you don't go out with them. It's an interesting concept, and I can see the benefits of doing an exercise.


I just had a client that my receptionist said has a crush on me. But here's the cool part, she just got divorced. And she has 2 kids. And she's 5 years older than me. Wow, the high points just keep rolling on, don't they? I really feel bad for her, because you can tell that she is hurting inside. I could see it in her eyes, and I hate it for her that she is going through all of that. And for her ex. And for her kids. Divorce is not a fun time.

Wow, what a post today. I sure am glad that I could entertain all 1.24 of you readers out there.

Keep on keepin' on.