Oh, Doctor, doctor, is this love I'm feeling?

Work was a bit of a pain today. Continued trying to get the stuff integrated into the environment. Going to try another approach tomorrow. Of course, the good side is that it let me pretty much write off the last two hours today.

Sent S. an email this morning giving her some artists to check out on our (my Department's) MP3 server, a link to a movie of Richard Simmons on Who's Line Is It Anyway? (very, very funny) and some other stuff.

The response I got?

"I think I'm dead."

LOL

She's not too good on operating short on sleep, at least, not until the afternoon.

Just got back from another marathon date. Met her at her place just after 5 - actually got to go in today before we left. She drove and we went over to a town called Piermont in New York on the Hudson. Ate at a place called the Lighthouse. For the price they charge, you'd think you'd get more to the portions.

Good thing I'm dieting.

Ended up migrating over to the bar (as usual). We actually sat outside this evening. Neither of us are Sun Worshipers, and we both burn easily in it, particularly her (she's Irish, and the skin shows it). The weather has also been hot and humid for the last couple weeks. Makes dating interesting when all you do is go for dinner each night.

Next thing you know, it's 11 PM. Another 6 hour date. Went back to her place. Kissed in the car. I got out, then decided I wanted another kiss. JA (her Mom, remember?) was at the door - gave her a kiss anyway, then she invited me in to say "Hi".

Alrightie.

Went in, talked to JA for a minute, then S. took me out back to show me their deck. This thing is HUGE. There's a stone work patio, then a lower deck, connected to a middle deck, then a top deck connecting to the kitchen. Her father built it 11 or 12 years ago. It looks awesome.

Each time we go out, we seem to push the comfort level a little further between us. While standing out on the deck, I put my arm around her and she leaned into me while I did it. Kept just kissing each other while out there.

Said it before and I'll say it again - I can definately fall in love with this woman and I think it's starting to happen already.

My Mom has me a bit scared, though. She pointed out to me that I seem to be in love with being in love. It's a very good point, however, with S. there really is just so many things pointing at "This is Miss Right".

• We can talk for hours, just drifting from one story to the next.


• We both enjoy the same sense of humor.


• She's a great kisser, and she seems to think I am too.


• We both crack our joints, and we compete to see who can get them to crack the loudest. I know, it sounds gross, but it's actually very reassurring to find someone as disgusting as me. For the record, she usually wins.


• She's accident prone like I am.


• She's tall like I am. I've mentioned before how I *love* tall women.


• Salad dressing - ranch.


• Sushi - no thanks.


• Veggies - they're decoration.


• Religion - whatever.


• She's open minded and accepting of things different from the norm.


• She's an organized slob like me. Everything in it's pile.


• Not really antisocial, but sometimes just likes to be alone.


• She likes the Violent Femmes.


• She likes to cook - so do I.

On the 25th, we're supposed to go to a party at Christian's house. I'm going to suggest that she comes up on the 24th (a Friday) and crash at my house since Christian is another hour or so north of me. She can take my bed, I'll take the couch. I'll actually stick to that plan, too. Though, I'll obviously be planning for other things if they should happen...

I presented the idea for this Sunday. She thought it was a good plan, so, we're all set. I'll offer the above mentioned sleeping arrangements then. I've got a few nights at home now to finish getting it presentable.

Stay tuned...