This new world I'm in.....

For those of you who don't know - I entered the dating world this weekend. I was nervous and scared. My confidence wasn't there.

I've known him for a few years now - so we didn't have that "we don't know each other" type conversations. That eased my mind a whole lot. We also both confessed - it had been some time that either of us had been "out" on an official date. Okay, it my first date since my divorce on what seems like a million years ago.

We had a good time -dinner and a movie (3:10 to Yuma - excellent movie by the way!).

He held the door open for me - opened my car door for me-waited for me when I was in the restroom, etc. Things my ex never did.

I introduced him to my favorite place, Barnes and Noble (we were waiting for the movie - we had time to kill) and he discovered I am a total nerd - I love books.

He understands my position as a single mom - understands kids activities, etc.

I have a lot of worries and thoughts in my head. If the dating thing doesn't work out - will I lose my friend? Will it be uncomfortable or awkward? And if you know things are flowing smoothly (when do you know that?) - when do you introduce kids and families?

It felt good to be treated like a girl - a lady. It was fun. By the end of the night I felt good about myself and the date, I hope he felt the same. I hope we go out again.