Happy Valentine’s Day.  This year I have a date for this special day.  It wouldn't have been a tragedy not to have one, but I'm glad I do.  Here is a photo of me and my date .  My method for finding a suitor didn't go as planned. But I discovered something interesting in the process.

I arrived to my pre-valentine bash thinking there were going to be many people to greet me – both men and women, out to enjoy the evening. Instead, it was a small number. I admit the ego was bruised and I was disappointed. But small is much when you’re in good company. I also took great pride in trying something so bold and daring. I was reminded that it is what I truly love. More than the outcome, I relish the newness. Once again I stimulated my curiosity and nurtured my sense of adventure. Tapping in to what makes you tick is as Mastercard says, priceless. And I realize I want to continue along this same path. Yes. I’ll spend the year finding my husband. I’ll continue to do the normal (who would have ever imagined that internet dating would be the norm). But I’ll also look for new and inventive methods along the way. Launching the website was only the beginning. What are some of the other ways people find love? There are many methods (throwing a private speed dating event may not be the best option, so we can all check that off our lists) and there is much to be explored. So I’ll loosen up the straight jacket and continue to do what I enjoy most.