I was thinking about stuff on the way home from school today while practicing my breathing and relaxation techniques.

I’m ready to start dating again.

Since Cindy left me (it will be four years in September) I have had no desire to date. I haven’t wanted a girlfriend, a relationship, none of that stuff. I’ve been completely unreceptive. I’ve been emotionally unavailable.

I’ve had some ladyfriends here in Chico however. Nobody special though. Just women that I know I can call late at night and they’ll come over. No dinners, no dancing, no coffee, no strings. Since I moved to Chico two years ago that’s all I’ve wanted.

But now Tom Bissell is on the verge of re-entering society. I’m graduating in May and I’m oh-so-very-much excited. I’m looking forward to working again. I’m looking forward to contributing to the economy again.

Along with my desire to function like a normal working adult comes my desire to be in a relationship with a nice girl. It’s a good feeling.

I am sooo ready to leave this town.