I often skip to the end of a story before it even starts.
My relationships are no exception.
When one begins I imagine the end.
But usually they don’t begin with flowers on Mother’s Day and a card from your three-year-old son.
I am telling this story without knowing the end and without predicting the end.
A new leaf.
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We met at 7:30 in the morning.
“So how much do you guys know about search engine optimization?” I was mingling with the crowd, getting a feel for their knowledge on the subject before I started my presentation.
“I know a bit,” he said modestly.
I quickly discovered that he didn’t just understand SEO, he lived and breathed it along with blogging, social marketing, web site development and all things interactive. He couldn’t possibly be single, I thought.
And those eyes with that smile.
I went up to present, making jokes the entire time – as I often do – about the keywords pointing to this blog like “most beautiful men” and “how to date a single mom.”
“It’s so cute,” I said, “all of these men who are in love with single moms.”
I looked at him when I said this and he was smiling.
Afterward he handed me his business card, “We should get together so we can ‘geek out’ about all of this stuff.”
“Definitely. Next week I’m free.”
Our geek session turned into a date after the first bottle of wine when he asked, “I’m not imagining this am I? I mean there’s something going on between us, right?”
He was adorable. And he was right.
[Sorry to be a tease but I am beyond exhausted].
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Oh I love new love!! thank you for sharing.
cant wait to hear more! how romantic. Dont jinx it
Alaina, I just "squee"ed as I read this, and I don't "squee." I'm so excited for you!!!
Ditto that – have fun!!
WOO HOO
Ahhhh…and so the story of THE BEAR begins!! I'm really looking forward to hearing about Mission #1 and how you two got along (I'm assuming great since you're now blogging about him…lol).
I hate teases…but I'll stick around to find out what happens with this one.
Ah….looking forward to reading this story as it unfolds.
wheeee!
::dreamy:: Savor it. He sounds so, so good for you.
Woo-hoo! Very wonderful! I live vicariously through your stories….. .lame, I know.
More please, as soon as you are able. I am so happy for you. And hopeful for me one day>
Enjoy!
Aww! Thanks for the teaser – can't wait to hear more! I like to live vacariously through your stories.
Have you seen the movie "Last Chance Harvey"? It just came out on Tuesday and it is so good. It might be worth checking out – it's kind of about an unconventional love story & overcoming our tendency to expect to be disappointed…
I have not but I'll check that out. Maybe watch it with the Bear. ; ) Thank you!
Such and exciting time in your life right now! And new love makes it all that much better. Can't wait to read the rest of the story.
Well I wish you lots of luck & love in your new relationship!! Can't wait to hear the rest
Humm Sound good, Can't wait for the rest
ok, I want to hear more!!!
Right on girl. And you didn't even have to use the Fiesta man-magnet.
Very funny. It sure is a man magnet that car…
Me too! More more
Tell us what happened… How did the bear capture your heart?
So jealous!! I can't wait to hear more. More more more!!!!!!
sweet, and love the way your writing it!!!!!!!!!! love it!!!! your AWESOME, have fun!!!!
Awww, I love that butterfly-in-the-stomach feeling of a new relationship! Thanks for reminding me of that
Thank you for FINALLY dishing on how you met. I feel better. (Even without knowing the next part!)
OH MY GOSH!!! This is so cool. But wait, what happens if you someday are no longer mssinglemama. Is the domain mrstakenmama available??
And this IS the Bear we are oohing over, right?
I'm not sure. But I read that Mrs. and didn't freak out. That is now making me freak out.
xoxo
Rock on!
This is like the movie I have watched over and over again "SASSY GIRL" (original version) A love story told online and it got too many fans that it attracted producers to create a film for it. Hmmmm… I wonder what your movie's title would be? Please share your thoughts with the blogs I'm starting, It will be of great help.
http://www.tallwithin.com
Boo! Boo, sayeth I, for the teaser post! ;-}
Given that the entire purpose of this blog was to find a man, I'd say, "Well done!" and call it a day. For those wondering about the details, it went like this: Boy meets girl, they hump. No mysteries here. It's a story as old as time, it's the circle of life…
So happy for you and looking forward to hearing the rest!
I had to come check your comments after seeing your twitter post. BAH! (is what I say).
You sound happy about this new guy….I totally know how you feel. (for me, after almost a year, I still feel that way).
I am so happy for you
I think the rude comments are laughable and entertaining for all of us. That''s why you don't censor, right? We all need a chuckle every once in a while.
Rock on mama!
So cute. You totally deserve it!!
It can be scary to reveal beginnings before you know the end off the story. Kudos!
I loved this post.