So…I’ve been doing quite a bit of thinking lately…mainly about dating. Business success is on its way, in one manner or another, in the next year or two. Relationship success…not so much. About this time last year I had a brief taste and it was nice. I think I’m getting to that point where I’m beginning to want to settle.

I’d count myself as one of the luckiest guys on the planet. I have had the opportunity in my life to date incredibly beautiful and intelligent and funny and caring women. All possessed at least two of these traits, most possessed all. Up until the last year I know *I* wasn’t ready.

I’ve also learned that certain people weren’t meant to be…or in the case of the last two girls I’ve learned that certain ages are not going to work with for me. Both were very tall (6′) and both were very beautiful…although one was quite a bit smarter than the other…the “less smart” girl was a great deal more affectionate.

I’ve come to the realization that Gainesville unfortunately has a  very limited…ah…how shall we say…dating pool? At least for someone of my age and standards. I’d certainly be willing to give up height in a woman, that is just a nice bonus. However intelligence, humor, and looks…those are hard to come by especially when I start apply all of my minor criteria after that…the chance of someone having what I’m looking for when I’m looking for it in Gainesville is probably minimal.

So my “work” allows me a certain degree of flexibility and this Summer I’m contemplating a move to either Orlando or Tampa…more of a tele-commute actually with me spending 3 or 4 days at the alternate “home”.

Orlando has some of my good friends…Rush and Tracy. Orlando also would provide the ability to train at a good  jujitsu place again plus an active RX7 community. Unfortunately I think Orlando is ghetto/dirty as hell.

Tampa would be great as I’d be able to spend time with my sisters…play RX7′s with my buddy Tory…train jujitsu seriously with my friend Matt. Negatives would include I perceive Tampa as a bit snobby/image conscious, I’d have to risk running into my Mom, and although I’m not big on going out, the thought of running into the ex could very well disintegrate into a confrontation of some sort.

My decision is still a few months away, but I’m seriously pondering.

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