This report has a bit of a setup.

Met up with a good friend for dinner last night. Specifically didn’t use the term date. Been happy with being friends for a while but started getting those feels. You know the ones I’m talking about.

At the end of the meal it’s going great. We learned some deeper things about each others past and lifestyles. Decided to take the calculated risk.

“Hey, I specifically haven’t been using the term ‘date’ because I wanted this to be two friends grabbing a meal. However, recently I’ve been thinking things could be more than that. I would like to take you on an actual date, if that is something you would be interested in.”

Didn’t get a yes. But since I was honest and open, things remain the same, with a little awkwardness for a few days if I don’t miss my guess.

I was disappointed for sure. But not crushed like I thought I would be. Anyway!

This morning I decided to hit up Target with a fresh coffee in hand and get some new decor for my pad. I did not expect so many single ladies to be shopping at 830am.

Switched on approach mode and had 4 unique interactions in less than an hour. Target should have Sunday morning speed dating adds is my point.

I had no intentions of getting digits or setting meetups since, in my mind, the healthy thing to do is to take a few days to reassess and recover. None of them did yield anything anyway. It still felt good to get out there and grind.

Who knows? Maybe one of those approaches would have lead to something. Just gotta keep after it.