Everyone is always talking about how we should step outside
of our comfort zones. I understand why
but I still like to stay close to the bounds of my zone. If I do step out, it’s like putting my pinky
toe in the pool. I’m not
adventurous. I travel alone because I
like too. Booking a trip with a group of
strangers – that would be outside my comfort zone. I go to the gym at 6:00 am because I like
too. Going at 6:00 pm when the gym is
full of people (read: men), that would be outside my comfort zone. So, when I was hit with the idea of trying
online dating I knew that would totally be outside my comfort zone. But here’s the thing, no one is beating a
path to my front door. I’m not meeting
anyone in church or work or the gym – so what’s left? I’ve been single for almost four years and I
believe I’ve given myself enough time to get over my ex and get to know
me. It’s time.
I’m terrified and I have no idea why. The good news is I believe it’s okay to be
afraid as long as I don’t allow the fear to stop me from moving forward. So fearfully, I put up profiles on two
different sites. So far, I received a
message from a 21-year old that said “Hey Boo” and a message from a 32-year old
that said I have a nice smile. This
morning I got a note from someone closer to my age complimenting my smile.
Apparently, I have a nice smile.
So, now what?
This ought to be interesting. If nothing else it could make for interesting
blog fodder.
1 comment:
Wow, I'm impressed. So brave. I've had at least 4 people try to convince me to do online dating. I started to set up a profile (maybe finished it- can't remember) and never went back to the site again. -meagan
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