Third Time's a Charm?

So, to kick off my summer of saying yes to (mostly) any date offered, the universe must have decided to toy with me. I have already rebuked this guy twice in the past at his email attempts to "get to know me".

All three times this guy has emailed me, he's started with "Hey, I like your profile, I'd like to get to know you better". Ummm, he must send that message to a lot of ladies to not remember the other two times I've said thanks, but not thanks.

However, his third email has coincided with my attempt at being more open to meeting people I wouldn't normally say yes to, so my reply this time was:

Don't you remember you've emailed me twice before, and once we argued about the distance between Waukesha and Hartford? (Very positive and welcoming, I know. But, hey! This is new to me, give me some time!)

He came back with:

Message #1: It doesn't matter how far apart we are. If we like each other and like spending time together, why should distance be an issue?
Message #2 (5 minutes later): Also I don't care if you're far away because I like to travel and I'm willing to do that. I am willing to travel if I'm able to meet the right person.

Ugh, my gut reaction is he's desperate, annoying, sounds like an 8 year old arguing. However, I've decided to let go of making decisions based on my gut reactions so my reply is:

Me: It doesn't matter. How was your move? Are you getting settled?
Desperate 8 yr old:  I am settled. It was great. I love my place. Would you like to hang out sometime? We need to exchange numbers?

He's too freakin' enthusiastic for my taste. But, again - my summer of yes is happening, so I tell him that, yes, I'll give him my number so we can schedule a time to meet up for drinks.

He texts me shortly thereafter and this is how THAT goes:

Desperate, and now Too Enthusiastic, 8 yr old: What's going on Sarah? This is (name removed to protect the desperate and overly enthusiastic innocent) from POF What are you getting into today?

(side note: POF is not the website that he found me on....)


Me: Just working. What about you?
Him: And then what are you doing tonight? And this week? When are you free to hang out with me?

(screaming in my head - "Dude! Settle the heck down!)

Me: I am unavailable tonight. And most likely Friday and Saturday are booked. We could meet for a drink any other night
Him: That does not leave any time. You must not want to meet me.

(In my head: WTF. Of course I don't want to MEET you. I've already said no to you twice! Why so insecure?)

Me: Today is Tuesday. I am free Wednesday and Thursday. And Sunday. This is three free nights I gave you an option for meeting for drinks. How does that mean I don't want to meet you?
Him: Out of those. I am only free on Sunday. What would you like to do?

(In my head: I've already freakin' said we should meet for drinks TWICE - what do you THINK I want to do?!?)


Me: Why don't you figure out a time and place to meet for drinks and let me know what you come up with.
Him: Are we gonna get totally f***** up?
Him: I'm kidding
Me: No. That's a work night! I only do that on weekends. :)
Him: Well what the f*** Sarah? LOL :P
Him: We can figure something out?
Me: Not sure what you're asking me. Just pick a place in the middle and we'll meet on Sunday
Him: No
Him: Ok, I will


Ugh. So, I have a date on Sunday. With an overly enthusiastic, desperate weirdo who's humor doesn't strike me as funny at all. But, I'm giving him the benefit of the doubt that when communicating through text it is difficult to read someone's tone.

I will keep you posted.