dating & sincerity

I'm beginning to think it's a lost art. You say what you mean, and mean what you say. Your words have merit. Your word is your bond. Etc. Etc.

My intent is to date again - JC is an afterthought (well, I do have to get some getback, don't I?), and I'm ready to move on. But, the game has changed, and I'm left struggling.

All I want is to have some simple, honest, old-fashioned, uncomplicated fun with someone I'm attracted to. That's apparently too much to ask for. From the vulgar sexual advances, to the insincere approaches (you are GORGEOUS) that lead to the insincere follow up ("Hello, is this Summer?" Who da hell is Summer?) or the standup (I lined up 3 dates for Friday, and 2 stood me up - had to cancel the last one because I was sick). I'se tired.

I want to go shoot pool, or go to the gun range, play a round of miniature golf, run through the park fountain, Chicago step (preferably in Chicago), listen to Frankie Beverly in the park, walk along the beach holding hands looking at the ocean, watch a movie with my head on someone's shoulder. That's it. Simple. I'm not looking for my future husband (not everyone is worthy), just someone to chill with. Brothas are truly making me feel like I'm asking for too much, and settling for too little (if I hear another man whine about gold-diggin broads, and in the same breath ask me about why I don't relax my hair, I will scream! You knew she was high-maintenance when u met her). I'm a catch, I know I'm a catch, and if u can't see that - push on, and make room for the brotha behind you that will.

I have had Punchline tickets for almost a year, and at the rate I'm going, I may not use them before they expire.