The Great (Cyber) Space Coaster

Whitney:
This week I have precisely one date, quite a relief after the frenzy of dinners/drinks/flirting of late. I had wanted to tone it down, take it easy, but then, and then, and then. I happen to be quite giddy about this one though. He just seems so luminous, though maybe it's the computer-screen glow that's seeping into my psyche. Yikes.

This supercutie chef I have seen a handful of times for the last few weeks, brought along a guide to wine-tasting (a budding hobby) to our second date. In addition to it being a very thoughtful gesture, I think it's a lovely way to round out time spent with someone new-- by creating a structure for the conversation: have a chat, taste some wine, discuss. Repeat as needed. I also like the framework: we are finding--and establishing--common ground in real time. There is no thought of potential (except maybe cuddle potential); there is no consideration of the past. There is just right now. Sensational.

The chef is 1/3 of the triumvirate of crushes I have at the moment. The second third will manifest in person tomorrow night. The last third is on a trip for work in Japan, from which location he has been writing to me all week.

To coast is pleasing. Internal burgeoning is taking place. Externally I am getting my flirt on. This is precisely the way things should be at the moment.