31 Dates in 31 Days... LOVING IT!

My book finally came!

I was so excited for this to come in the mail... it was kind of ridiculous.

But I anxiously opened the mailbox a few nights ago, and there it was-- the white package.

It had 2 books in it-- one for me, one for Cass.

I ran upstairs and waved it around in the air when I walked through the door.

I don't think Cassity is nearly excited as I am about this book.

I don't even know if she will end up reading it.

But I hope she does!

Anyway, as I vigorously ripped open the package, I reminded myself of the dad on "Christmas Story."

You know, when he finally got the leg lamp he ordered, in the "Fra-gi-le" box.

My book wasn't as weird as that leg lamp, but I was just as giddy and excited.

And there it was.

THE book.

Thank you for that newspaper article, grandma!

So I started reading the book a day ago but just skimmed the beginning pages.

I started reading it for real last night, and got into a few chapters.

I read more in my bed last night and more as soon as I woke up this morning.  

I have also been feeling sick so this is a perfect sick day to stay home.

And I will read my book all day long!

I am loving this girl's dating adventures.

Granted, she's doing all these dates in New York City, which is different from where I live.

But it's fascinating, entertaining, funny, emotional, real, awkward, romantic, all those things!

I love it.

It's one of those books I am going to be bummed about when I finish.

Because I just don't want it to end... but I guess her 31 day project has to end at some point.

This reading experience is causing me to think about my own dating adventures.

How have I viewed the guys I've met and gone on dates with?

Do I judge too quickly?

Do I hope for too much, too soon?

Am I really myself?

Do I ever really let down my walls around guys?

Do I enjoy dating the way I should?

All that and more... to be continued. :)