Once upon a time I was a member of an online dating service.  This endeavor resulted in 1 lame date, and countless realizations that I totally just paid for amusing stories to tell at dinner parties rather than affording me the opportunity to meet the love of my life.  Despite the fact that I am [...]

Prologue:
My initial reaction to the reality that I would be driving myself across country was not one of joyous celebration. Far from it, actually. I was angry that once again, I was forced to push through my fears and my desire to be “rescued” and simply get it done. Hot tears welled [...]