The way the last couple of days have been, I have to write when I have the
time available to me rather than when it is convenient.  Last night at the
gym, I successfully used my introvert skills to avoid contact with a gal. 
After meeting her a few times, I have realized that being around her causes me
more stress than the rewards of meeting the person.  One of our conversations
drifted towards dating (she brought this up).  Her opinion is that why should
she be dating anyone when she can do the same things with friends.  And why
would anyone want to commit like that.  Yeah, since that point and time, I've
been pretty much trying to avoid her without hurting feelings.  Case in point,
some women are nuts, no 2 ways about it.  Fortunately, I'm learning to
recognize these signs sooner and sooner.

I'm obviously too nice of a guy.  I should be more of an ass and just be rude
a few times so I wouldn't have any further interaction.  Like someone told me
one time, Roger, you think too much of what others think and think of you. 
Indeed, it is true.  But how do you undo 30+ years of personal philosophy? 
One action at a time it would seem.

So I'm back to networking again.  I may have a possibility or two come
spring/early summer.  I also have a blind date potential in Minneapolis if I
want to deal with driving 5 hours in one direction.  Other downside, she's a
smoker.  Odds are low I'll take action on this one.  At least my friend here
isn't pressuring me for an answer.

Ok, time to get back to work.  Blog brought to you by Puddle of Mudd "Drift
and Die" and lukewarm tap water.