The New Guy on the Block

To protect the innocent guy, his name has been changed. I'm calling him Teddy; on our first date I tried to guess his middle name. I knew it started with a T, I guessed Theodore, which he thought was hilarious, so Teddy is his name now. Plus Theo makes me think of The Cosby Show.

Ladies, let me tell you, I think it's been about a year since the fun began. I believe it's been a rather long road with some strange passers-by. We've met Bregg, Bob's Burger Boy Tom, the angry midget Tom, the non-showering guy just to name a few. We finally have a guy who is such a breath of fresh air. We've gone out a couple times now, tonight included, and there are no flags. *both arms raised in triumph* Hazah!

We went to some place in SLC and had to wait 30 minutes for a table (on a Thursday night, how crazy would it be on Friday or Saturday), we entertained ourselves by playing the country capitals game. He actually did pretty good. He's one of those people that if you asked me what we talked about I couldn't tell you. We talk nonstop but it's little getting-to-know-you stuff. I'm just enjoying the moment; we sat and talked over our pizzas for almost an hour and a half before we decided to go.

We went back to his house [ladies, he has his own house, no parents, no roommates - glory!] and played catch phrase for a while. Then we sat and talked for another 2 hours.

Do you know what I appreciate about him? I appreciate that he helps me in and out my coat, he doesn't just hand it to me. He opens doors and lets me go first. He has a serious job and it's evident he is super smart. He is friendly to everyone. He is kind and I see glimmers of thoughtfulness. He is close with his family. He is a strong priesthood leader and has a strong testimony. He hasn't tried to kiss me or anything but there is DEFINITE interest. He smiles with his eyes.

Last week when we watched a movie at his place, we started off on our own cushions. Halfway through I leaned forward to get a drink and turned around to say something and noticed he was sitting on the crack. Close enough but not on top of me. And there was a lot of leaning. Does anyone remember that bit in "While You Were Sleeping"? He was... leaning.

*sigh* Girls, I'm such the smitten kitten.