Over the transition from 2022 to 2023, I made the goal that I would be more adventurous this year. I didn’t want to be as negative and say yes to most things instead of my typical no. Unless there was a real reason I shouldn’t I would agree to most things. Social events, trips or holidays, catch ups, guys…
After my holiday back home with my sister, my first real opportunity to test my new commitment came soon after. I was at a mobile coffee van by the beach getting my caffeine fix having just dropped my girls at school. On a table and chair next to me was a middle aged guy, late 30’s or early 40’s, light brown hair with a touch of stubble. He had a nice smile and tried for a bit of small talk when I smiled back. It was the normal sort of chitchat you get as a woman but I didn’t brush him off and stayed engaged in his conversation. I had to head off soon afterwards for work which he didn’t so he asked me for my number and if I wanted to see each other again and get to know one another. He was about 60% my type but I said sure and gave him my mobile and told him that I would be free Thursday.