Just when I was getting to the point of thinking that my dating life couldn't get any more dysfunctional..... another friend attempted to set me up with one of their friends. Now, I totally appreciate the thought, but this one - was not on my level. But it's weird how life works out, right when you think you'll be single forever.
Me? I've been single for like 2 1/2 years, tried every dating site, attempted speed dating with a bunch of misses, singles happy hour, and meeting guys through friends - but it just hadn't worked for me. One of my good gal friends (she's psychic) has been telling me for awhile that I would meet someone, and he'd be perfect for me and it would be soon. Most of the time I honestly thought she was being silly and just wanted to see me happy like she was. It was cute really, she'd point out a guy and say - "That's him Rachel, that's him." Lol. I love her, but I know deep in my heart that he's out there and fate shall bring us together.
Ok I know.... I talk and I write a lot, and sometimes it seems like my writing goes on and on and on.... So bear with me. So one of my good guy friends James attempted to set me up with his friend J - I think he was trying to because J was quirky and lonely, and maybe James thought that my funky, upbeat attitude would rub off on him. But I don't think it ever would. So, I attempted a dinner date with him and as I waited for him to call me, I enjoyed a park in Simi Valley and took advantage of the time by making some jewelry. When he did call, it took him awhile to meet me at the park- lol. When he got there he proceeded to talk about himself and as I sat there I was praying he would just leave. Despite the fact that I am a tough NYer, I didn't have the guts to tell him I didn't want to stay. So what happened? He got a phone call and I heard him say "Yeah I can come pick you up and drop you at my house, yeah I'll be there in ten minutes." As I turned to him and asked what was going on he proceeded to tell me that he had to pick up his friend from his dad's shop and drop him at his house - that he'd only be a few minutes and wanted me to wait there for him. Ugh. I looked at him and shook my head - there was no way I would wait around like that. I smiled and said - have fun with your friend cause I'm not waiting around. And off I went......
So, when I left, I made plans to spend time with my friend James and his sister & her boyfriend. We ended up going to dinner and then Karaoke at Don Cuco's in Moorpark, Ca. Now this is when the fun really started!! So, J ended up calling me a few times while I was out with friends. Finally James grabbed my phone and answered it - pretending to be me. He told J how he had messed up with me and had no more chances, but J was persistent and insisted that he didn't mess up his chance. So what happened? J showed up at Don Cuco's with his friend to try and smooth things over with me - the last 3 attempted dates were just bad and he thought he could fix it all there. Well the night ended up differently, as J kept leaving the restaurant to go outside and he left me with his quiet friend. I ended up hitting it off with J's friend and traded numbers with him. He was different- he was my age, kinda quiet but very enthusiastic about cooking and movies. He told me that he took care of his brother- who was severely autistic & had seizures and was only 23. I loved the compassion he had and really clicked with him because of this.
The next day, I ended up spending some time with J's friend at his house with his brother and watched how he lovingly took care of his younger brother. There was something about him, I loved. And I think I knew it from the moment we met the night before that he was the one for me. I know, it sounds weird to say that.... barely knowing someone, but we just really clicked. And I knew he felt the same way - when he kissed me that day---- awwww magical. Ok I sound like a dork. But this is how I met Justin and he was *Just In Time* to save me from the crazy dating game......
Now, almost 3 months later since meeting Justin - we've been dating and I LOVE every minute of it. Amazing! Enjoying every moment I can. And best of all - he supports me in all I do with UCAAN, all of the people I help and inspire. He says he loves this about me. And he's the first guy I've dated who's understood why I do everything I do! YAY!
