He's Become More Interesting

That guy I gave my number to over the weekend called (not texted, called) me fewer than 24 hours after I gave it to him.  He called at a decent hour (before 9:00 pm, yes I do think getting calls from guys you don't know very well past 9:00 pm is late).  He was funny and didn't try to prolong the conversation with chitchat.  Nice!  He's become more interesting to me.  In case you don't notice the bold font, I will list the four reasons why he's become more interesting:

1. He called (not texted)
2. He called at a decent hour (before 9:00 pm)
3. He was funny
4. He didn't try to prolong the conversation with chitchat

He asked me out, but due to conflicting schedules (already agreed upon engagements, work travel, vacation travel, etc), I'll hear from him in a few weeks.

Yeah, I Went And...

Yeah, I went to the kickstarter/Dating Ring/fly out NY women to meet SF men  party and may have just confirmed that I really do need to move out of San Francisco if I ever want to get married.

There were a lot of guys.  A couple of guys confused me because I thought it was a party for heterosexuals, but maybe it wasn't?  Saw two guys having an awesome time on the dance floor, lifting their shirts up, and rubbing their stomachs up against each other.  I have no problem with gay guys, I love gay guys.  However, I have a sneaking suspicion that they weren't gay, and rubbing stomachs was just something they wanted to do because they thought it was funny.  It might have been funny for them, but probably made some of the ladies rule them out.

I started conversations with men and women because I was bored and it was crowded.  Kinda awkward not to talk to someone when their face is about 10 inches from yours.  Found it interesting that one guy talked about how great he is and how he's dated "so many women," but none of them have measured up.  Yes, this is the topic he brought up at a party.

Gave one guy my number because he seemed nice and wanted to go out sometime; if he calls, I will go.  He's not my standard type in terms of looks, but I'll give him a chance.   One guy invited me to a party which will be happening in a couple of weeks.  Got two cards for business networking purposes.

Can't Wait To See What Happens

I can't wait to see what happens!  NY women have flown here and are trying to meet SF men.  This was that kickstarter campaign a while back.

Friday Afternoon Coffee Date

Had a Friday afternoon coffee date today.  There was no chemistry.  In fact, I was irritated by a bunch of things he said (like how he was so surprised that I haven't set foot in every continent; I never claimed I had, so why the disbelief and the need to dwell on it?)  He asked me a lot of questions about my online dating experience (big turnoff).  He was also trying to get me excited about his hobbies, like bowling.  He shouldn't have assumed that I like bowling, but he did...not sure why since my profile didn't say anything about bowling.  So, he spent about ten minutes trying to get me to be excited about bowling.

After the date, he sent me an email telling me that he didn't think we'd be a good fit and how he felt really bad about sending "these types of emails."  Ummm, oooookay, I wasn't planning to ever see him again, so, uh?  It was a bit presumptuous?  We both said, "It was nice to meet you."  No, "Let's do this again," "I had fun," "Let's have dinner," or any language alluding to another date from either of us.

If he sends "these types of emails" a lot, wow. I thought he was trying to be nice, so I responded with 100% agreement, but still, didn't think his email or my response were even necessary.  Most people wait until the other person reaches out if they want to say, "We are not a good fit, thanks."  The fog and going on dates like this are two major reasons why I want to leave this city; the city search and endless pro/con lists are back on.

The Marina Is Cute

I've been hanging out in The Marina a lot over the last couple of days.  My friend is visiting from NY and staying with her friends there.  The Marina is really cute and has a lot of good food.  I've never seen it during the day, lol.  I probably should have lived in the Marina for at least a year.  I wouldn't move there now because I have no idea what I am doing (staying, going, yadda yadda) and rents are probably insane.

Oh yeah, the NY visitor is another person I know who really wants to get out of NY.  My life out here in SF really isn't that bad.  I think I hate it here when the weather is sh*tty (dark, cold, windy, foggy).  When it's warm and sunny, love it.  I did read that SF weather will be warmer and drier with the whole climate change thing.

So Confused

I'm so so so so confused.  I thought I had it figured out, but this ultra nice weather has thrown me.  SF weather has been really nice, which has made me like it again.

All my friends who are trying to get out of NYC have also thrown me.  You see, I was pretty sure, like 90% sure I'd move back to the NYC area this summer.  However, it seems like 90% of my New York Metropolitan area friends really really really want to get the out of NYC and are telling me how awful it is, which is triggering awful memories (I did leave there for a reason).

I don't know what to do anymore.  I was never excited about the idea of moving back to NYC, but I was excited to move somewhere.  Never thought I had the whole "fear of missing out thing," but now I think I have it for cities.

LinkedUp

How did I just hear about this LinkedUp app?  I would definitely date someone I met through LinkedIn.  And, I've been known to look up someone I'm about to meet or recently met, so why not connect the two?

Anyone try it yet or know someone who's tried it?