It is officially the fall season. The last time I wrote was in Spring. Needless to say, I have neglected my blog because I was just too busy with work, not even my dating life which became nonexistence for a while since I got my promotion, until recently.  Before I share where I’m exactly in my journey to finding true love, possibly in mid October, allow me to provide my experiences and what took place since Spring or since my last entry.

In May, I made the decision to listen to my supervisors and finally apply for a higher position at work. I also spent that month just focusing on my job and taking on most interviews scheduled from this job fair. It was like a project we had for a month which I did not enjoy.  In June, I started my new position. I ended up having triple work to do due to vacancies which I am still experiencing now. Due to work stress, I also decided to go back to Paris with my colleague. She invited me to go with her to Paris and Antwerp, and I said yes, of course. Our supervisors were probably not agreeing with us going out on vacation together, but our vacation requests were approved.

I booked my flight 2-3 weeks before my trip (last minute as always).  My colleague was leaving the night before the Fourth of July, and I was leaving the day after.  Amidst my never-ending workload and packing, I decided to go out on a date days before my departure to Paris.  This man I met in downtown Los Angeles last year, in July, about a year ago, texted me asking to have drinks with me to catch up.  The fact that it was after about a year, and he still remembered me was flattering.  He said he was traveling last year and was busy with work.  I never asked why after a year.  I remembered he was asking me to have dinner, but I didn’t respond or didn’t take it seriously.  Possibly, I was not interested at that time as I was busy making plans for my Europe trip in July.  We went to Four Seasons Hotel in Beverly Hills.

We met on a weeknight right after work.  He was kind, respectful, and funny.  He works at his own firm in Los Angeles. I had a great time.  I suspected he was older, but I didn’t ask him.  He asked what I was looking for, or what are the most important qualities I’m looking for in a man.  I didn’t want to give him my long lists, and I was not expecting that question.  I remember saying that everyone can be nice when they want to, but the most important factor for me was the person’s maturity and ability to resolve any issues or conflict in the relationship and willingness to make it work.  I added that I prefer a man who knows to admit his mistakes and learn from it, rather than letting their ego take over him.  I explained further and used scenarios, etc.  He said it was the best answer he had so far.  It was my honest answer.  He wanted to get together again after my vacation.  Could he be the one for me?  He seems mature and grounded.  He also had bought a house (in renovation) in my city, about 5 minutes away from my place.  Could that be a sign?..