mathematician called me today after work. i was sleeping. still exhausted physically and emotionally from the week of concert mania. i called him back as i was driving to rehearsal where i was only going to drop off my music and then head back home. very sore shoulder.

he asked if i wanted to go out for cinco di mayo. i said i was probably too tired. but we talked the whole way to rehearsal and when i got there, i was really suddenly hungry. so i asked if he wanted to go eat instead of just getting a drink. we agreed on a place.

very busy night tonight. musicians on the street, drunk people, the usual weekend fare, but it’s monday. he was waiting for me. stood when i walked in, took off my coat. very happy to see me

he made me laugh and i was completely myself. which was nice. there are some issues which concern me, but i like him. the laughing part and being myself are of course big.

someone who doesn’t make me cry? someone who isn’t making me mad? (not yet anyway). wonders never cease.

he REALLY likes me. he walked me to my car after dinner, and took my hand.

you know how long it’s been since someone held my hand?

i can’t even remember…

he made sure i got in. okay. he walked me to the door and kissed me.

such a cutie. very cute. cute. lol.

sigh. off to bed.

i still have so much to say about the concert. tomorrow…

PS–he confessed that he noticed me the day i was moving in, back in december. he’s been trying, apparently, to get my attention since then. well. i told him i never even noticed him at all, really, until last week. lol. that’s good, isn’t it?