You know I ran across an old box of letters
While I was bagging up some clothes for Goodwill
But you Know I had to laugh at the same old struggles
That plagued me then are plaguing me still
I know the road is long from the ground to glory
But a boy can hope he's getting some place
So I am thankful that I'm incapable
Of doing any good on my own
'Cause by grace I have been saved
Through faith that's not my own
It is a gift of God and not by works
Lest anyone should boast
I have a date this weekend! Well... sort of. Three days ago Alfie introduced me to this girl named Caroline. Yesterday we talked online for over 4 hours, including 2 where I had her blushing over webcam. I invited her to the Black Hearts' Ball on Halloween and she accepted. Jet is going to be playing a concert there. Caroline is a very classy girl and I get the feeling that if anything happens between us it is going to go slow and will involve building up trust and a strong friendship - but that's exactly what I want.
With that in mind, I still think that timing is very important. If you reveal too much about yourself and wait to show interest or ask them out they will move on to someone else. If you reveal too much about yourself and make the first contact every time they will grow bored of you. The fact of the matter is that people value what they have to work for much more than what they get for free. Flirt a bit, but don't overcommit, and they will come back for more.
So what am I thankful for? I am thankful to God that there are still good girls out there who are viable options. I am not talking about girls on the other side of the United States, in other countries, or underage girls. I am talking about girls that I could possibly date. Even if this doesn't work out I see it as a good sign.
Owner of a lonely heart, much better than the owner of a broken heart. -Ben
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