Ben...Part Deux?

Last night, a good friend of mine graduated from grad school. So, we went to dinner with a bunch of her family and then on to the graduation ceremony. It was so wonderful to see her complete this chapter of her life!

As we were taking pics afterward, we're gathering up the group of friends that were there. She's making sure everyone is standing next to their spouse and said something like, "Yah, are all the couples next to each other?" And there I was...on the end...a single. So I said, "And me!"

I'm not mad, but it was kinda funny. I've said it before, but I honestly don't think coupled people would be able to do some of the stuff we singles do. I think it takes a pretty strong individual to constantly be the 3rd, or in this case, 7th wheel.

I was thinking about this in the car, on my way to the bar where we were going to celebrate some more.

We were all hanging out and another friend of ours who graduated walks in...with her hubby and another guy. The guy sort of looked like her hubby, so I figured he was some 22 year old younger brother.

We weren't really formally introduced, but sort of ended up chatting and introducing ourselves. Well, we pretty much talked to each other the rest of the night. I'd say for at least a couple hours.

That is the reason for the name of this post - Ben...Part Deux. This guy's real name is the same as the last Ben I posted about. Funny, huh?

Apparently he lives near me and works at a big company in my city (where I used to work, actually).

I could tell that our other friends noticed us chatting and could sense them being all excited and giddy with joy.

We didn't exchange numbers, but I have a feeling we'll somehow be connected. I could tell he was interested and I think I showed that I was (I'm not a huge flirt, so ya never know.) The fact that we exclusively talked to one another and never went back with the group is a good sign.

THIS is how it's supposed to be. Honestly, I hope I get connected to him so we can go out, but even if we don't - this was a good thing. I needed to feel excited and/or interested in someone again.

Ben Part 1 was a good guy, and conversation was good, but there was no real spark, ya know? With this Ben (Part Deux), there was easy conversation and genuine attraction I believe. It's been sooo long since I've had any sort of excitement after a date or meeting someone.

So, no matter what, I'm taking this as a positive step that I'm allowed to be excited about someone and that I deserve it! (which I've maintained all along)

Let's just see what happens with this one!