WHAT DO GUYS THINK OF THIS...

So in my last blog I mentioned that I'm not smooth when it comes to talking to guys my own age. However, I did work up the cajones to go up to a guy and introduce myself. That's a huge step for me. HUGE!

I saw him at the airport. There was eye contact made several times so I decided to just do it! He seemed surprised but I think it's because he thought I was with someone. Which I wasn't. There was a guy from my flight that was talking to me. After I said I just met them on the flight he said he'd like to meet for a drink sometime and asked for my number.

It got me thinking, do guys like it when girls approach them? Do guys appreciate or do they get weirded out? May I add, I just introduced myself. It's not like I told the guy I want to see the inside of his britches! I'm not that kind of girl.

Honestly, I don't know what got over me in that situation. Maybe it was my time in Vegas that got my ego up a bit. Having people hit on me was very flattering. It was a confidence booster and I guess I thought I need to take more chances.

Now the big question is will he call? I hope so...let's just hope I didn't scare him.

And do guys find it sexy or scary when girls come up to them?

I'M SO NOT SMOOTH

So over the weekend in Vegas I discovered something about myself. I can flirt with little old men but when it comes to talking to a guy my own age I calm up.

I was at the airport and saw this attractive guy. He gets in taxi line behind with his buddy. So I'm told to go to taxi stand #1. They're told to go to #2. I soon realize that I'm at the wrong numbered stand and I turn to him and say "Sorry I can't count." Really? That's the best line I could come up with?

Then I hop on an elevator at the hotel. A little old man wearing a Loony Tunes shirt hops on with all of his bags. It's 9 pm and I thought it was a little late for checkout. So I say, "Did you decide you've had enough of Vegas already?" He starts a conversation about how he was leaving because he needed to go do a magic show.

I got off the elevator realizing that I have no problem talking to a lil old man but I get all sorts of nervous when it comes to striking up a conversation with a guy my own age.

Now after my big weekend in Vegas I get back to Houston and notice an attractive guy at the airport. There was some eye contact made. Now, there was a guy on my flight that was trying to talk to me but I wasn't really interested.

So I leave and the guy I saw is behind me. Well, I see that he's standing there by myself and I decide you know what...just go and introduce yourself. So even though I looked like death warmed over from getting 3 hours of sleep. I took a deep breath and decided to go over to him.

We talked for a few minutes and he got my number...which he actually asked for. I just didn't say "Hey take my number." So I guess I didn't make a total idiot out of myself. Now...will he actually call is the question.

Hey, at least I'm proud of myself for going out on a limb and do something out of my comfort zone.

MY PRAYER LIST

I suppose it sounds weird having a list of prayers, but to be honest there are some things in my life in more than one area that need some TLC from the man upstairs.

1. I need a miracle in my finances. I've never had a ton of money in the bank, nor have I ever really been in debt. So for the lack of debt I'm thankful. Right now I'm barely scrapping by. The holidays are always the toughest for me and I've never caught up.

When I moved here to Houston I was in a decent spot financially, I guess. I had a little money in savings. But when I took this job I was also taking a HUGE pay cut. It's over a 35% pay cut. As much as it hurt, I took this job thinking that this move would be a great step for me in the long run. You know, Sometimes you need to take a few steps back before you can move forward.

The only problem is my expenses became more once I moved here. My rent is $400 more than it was in Milwaukee and some other things are more expensive as well.

My small savings I once had is now completely gone. I'm so sick over it. Really, my body is ill over it. I live in a town where everyone is driving around in fancy cars; they work in oil and gas and have tons of money, while I'm struggling to get my electricity paid on time.

I wish I could tell you that I have a fancy shopping habit, but I don't. I haven't been shopping since Christmas. Sure, maybe a trip to Ross and buy a dress for $5.99 and one for $12.99, but that's about it. No $100+ shopping sprees.

I NEED A MIRACLE! If I lost my job tomorrow I just might be a person that lived in my car. That's a super scary thought to think. Brings me back to my childhood a bit.

2. Someday, I hope that GOD will bring me a great man.

I know you're probably surprised that it's not number 1. But let's be honest, I've been hoping for that for a long time and it hasn't happened yet. So why bother.

I was talking to a girlfriend and she was single forever. In fact, she's never really had a boyfriend until just a year ago. I asked her how she felt about all this time without dates. She said, "I had to just come to the terms that it just may never happen”. Maybe she's right. And as cheesy as this may sound, there are many beautiful flowers in a meadow that never get picked. Maybe I'm that flower.

3. That everything will all work out.

I know I have a lot of things to be thankful for. I have so many cool opportunities that happen because of work that so many people would love to experience. I know that I am so lucky to have a job in a career that I love (as uncertain as that is right now). I know that I have a great bill of health and I'm pretty physically fit. That, I am also thankful for.

I guess I'm just looking for that rainbow and heck; I'd love to have the pot of gold at end of it too. A blessing beyond one could imagine. A sign from GOD as to why I'm here...and what's my purpose.

Just a little sign of things being more than ok.