June 10th, 2016

My good friend Jack texted me earlier this week to let me know he had heard that Derek was dating again. I would be lying if I said it didn’t bother me. I felt like I had been punched in the stomach. Dating already? Needless to say I had my mother and sister ramp up their search for a suitable man to set me up with. I REFUSE to be the loser in this game. No way.

Wednesday night was my first blind date, lined up by my mother. As I was getting ready, I actually felt nervous. Almost giddy. It has been a long time since I’ve gone on a first date. The last was obviously with Derek. He had showed up at my front door with a bouquet of wild flowers and a bag of M&Ms. How could I not swoon instantly? Instead of going to some stuff...

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