I am the HUNTED PREY : Danielle’s Chronicles

[Alyssa Bree]

So wonderful Danielle! Thank you so much for continuing to share the way you do!!

xoxoxoxoxo
Alyssa

[Northern Star Girl]

Just off the elliptical!  Here's another for your montage Danielle!
and of course, with my permission.

@Jessica    Jess, PERFECT... thanks for posting your pic... it's a good one.  Feel free to post an additional pic or two if you are so led...  I am getting excited about getting the Montage going... as the weather gets warmer I am hoping that more members will contribute to my "Hot and Sweaty" montage effort...

Regarding other details of your picture.... I love it when HRT starts really starts kicking in and changing our bodies in a big way.... you've got boobs and there is no hiding them!!!!  well, at least not easily.  That is great progress with just (almost) 10 months of HRT....  more exciting things are coming soon... to your body!!!
Hugs,
Danielle

[I Am Jess]

Congrats on a wonderful evening!  I am so jealous....


Here's a pic for your montage.  This was right after a 6 mile run. 

[islandgirl]

Way to go, Jess! That is my goal! So close awhile ago but hurt my calf and have not got back to running. Still my goal is to do 10 kms and Half marathon.

[Northern Star Girl]

Tuesday Morning UPDATE:
At the coffee shop this morning when I was going to get my coffee to take back to my office, it became apparent to me that quite a few people there knew about my dinner date with #4 last night. (see my late last night's post and picture of us at the restaurant)  Ahhhh, you can't get away with anything when living in a very small town... that also can be a good thing too... strangers are noticed so that does add an extra sense of security.  It is nice not being a stranger here any more. 

During last night's dinner at a local Chinese restaurant with female Suitor #4 and then dessert at her home (she made a very yummy Chocolate Chesse Cake) she had her arm around me a lot of the time.  It at first felt a little strange and uncomfortable but it soon became a very nice feeling...  a big change from when as a young college man I was dating women and putting my arm around them.

The barista gal saw me when I arrived and when I got to the counter to order she already had my coffee ready for me in a cup with my name on it and topped with my signature pink lid.  Looking around the place there again I noticed that there were no other cups with pink lids...  is it the Barrista or is it that shy Suitor#3 guy doing this?


Now, the next social thing on my agenda is my tomorrow's weekly gym outing with my female group...  hopefully creepy Suitor #2 keeps his roaming eyes and hands away from me. 
Then later this week maybe I will be going to dinner with my very first Suitor #1 ... I still do not have the day that we are doing that yet.

Meanwhile I have tons of office work to do.... my work area and computer desk are a mess and I have lots of tasks to get done.
Later updates coming.
Hugs,
Danielle

[Northern Star Girl]

Congrats on a wonderful evening!  I am so jealous....


Here's a pic for your montage.  This was right after a 6 mile run. 

Thank you @I Am Jess ... for your posting,
my "Hot and Sweaty" montage that I am planning is getting bigger all the time.
Hugs,
Danielle

[Jayne01]

Tuesday Morning UPDATE:
At the coffee shop this morning when I was going to get my coffee to take back to my office, it became apparent to me that quite a few people there knew about my dinner date with #4 last night. (see my late last night's post and picture of us at the restaurant)  Ahhhh, you can't get away with anything when living in a very small town... that also can be a good thing too... strangers are noticed so that does add an extra sense of security.  It is nice not being a stranger here any more. 

During last night's dinner at a local Chinese restaurant with female Suitor #4 and then dessert at her home (she made a very yummy Chocolate Chesse Cake) she had her arm around me a lot of the time.  It at first felt a little strange and uncomfortable but it soon became a very nice feeling...  a big change from when as a young college man I was dating women and putting my arm around them.

The barista gal saw me when I arrived and when I got to the counter to order she already had my coffee ready for me in a cup with my name on it and topped with my signature pink lid.  Looking around the place there again I noticed that there were no other cups with pink lids...  is it the Barrista or is it that shy Suitor#3 guy doing this?


Now, the next social thing on my agenda is my tomorrow's weekly gym outing with my female group...  hopefully creepy Suitor #2 keeps his roaming eyes and hands away from me. 
Then later this week maybe I will be going to dinner with my very first Suitor #1 ... I still do not have the day that we are doing that yet.

Meanwhile I have tons of office work to do.... my work area and computer desk are a mess and I have lots of tasks to get done.
Later updates coming.
Hugs,
Danielle

Danielle, you are right about not being able to get away with anything in a small town. My wife comes from a small town and every time we go back to visit, we certainly feel the different vibe from the big city we currently live in.

#4 put a lot of effort into last night. I don't have any cute dresses I am trying to fit into. I will happily eat Sarah's piece of chocolate cheesecake! [emoji16]

The pink coffee cup lid has got to be suitor #3. He started the pink lid thing and was smiling when he saw you holding the cup with the pink lid the other day. But then again, I am sure you make anyone smile simply by walking into a room.

Will #4 be at the gym tomorrow? Surely in this small town, the other girls in your group know about your date last night. I don't think you need to worry about #2 at the gym. You have your own personal security detail to fend him off.

And then there is #1 with the promise of another dinner later this week. This must all be sending your emotions crazy. I am very excited for you.

Now try to concentrate on your work. I look forward to your updates. (After you finish working!)

Jayne

PS: have you been able to improve your sleep pattern?

[Northern Star Girl]

Danielle, you are right about not being able to get away with anything in a small town. My wife comes from a small town and every time we go back to visit, we certainly feel the different vibe from the big city we currently live in.

#4 put a lot of effort into last night. I don't have any cute dresses I am trying to fit into. I will happily eat Sarah's piece of chocolate cheesecake! [emoji16]

The pink coffee cup lid has got to be suitor #3. He started the pink lid thing and was smiling when he saw you holding the cup with the pink lid the other day. But then again, I am sure you make anyone smile simply by walking into a room.

Will #4 be at the gym tomorrow? Surely in this small town, the other girls in your group know about your date last night. I don't think you need to worry about #2 at the gym. You have your own personal security detail to fend him off.

And then there is #1 with the promise of another dinner later this week. This must all be sending your emotions crazy. I am very excited for you.

Now try to concentrate on your work. I look forward to your updates. (After you finish working!)

Jayne

PS: have you been able to improve your sleep pattern?

@Jayne01   Yes indeed, #4 did put a lot of effort into our date last night... and yes she will be at the gym tomorrow... she is one of my 5 gals in my gym ladies group. 

I agree with you about #3 and the pink lid thing, but I have a feeling that the barista is involved too, perhaps in concert with #3... she kinda seems to have a crush on me.

Regarding my sleep, it sometimes, like last night was really good, I only woke up once all night so I wouldn't wet my bed.     I hope to start getting better sleep.  It was hard but I cut out coffee after 3pm... I think that is working.

Thank you for your reply.
Hugs, Danielle

[Jayne01]

I agree with you about #3 and the pink lid thing, but I have a feeling that the barista is involved too, perhaps in concert with #3... she kinda seems to have a crush on me.

She would have to be in on it, at least as a co-conspirator to making sure the pink lid gets to you. It doesn't surprise me that she also has a crush on you. Your have stolen the hearts of this little town. Next thing you know they will elect you as mayor! [emoji12]

Regarding my sleep, it sometimes, like last night was really good, I only woke up once all night so I wouldn't wet my bed.     I hope to start getting better sleep.  It was hard but I cut out coffee after 3pm... I think that is working.

I'm glad you had a good sleep last night. May have had something to do with the nice date you had. If I get through the night only getting up once so as not to wet the bed, it is a good night. Sometimes I get up 4 or 5 times. Thanks spiro! It's worth the sleepless nights though! Cutting out your evening coffee would be a great help. You will likely be feeling some withdrawal and craving a coffee in the evening. Stay strong and fight the urge. Your rest is important.

Take care,
Jayne

[Northern Star Girl]

Today TUESDAY afternoon:
Wow, what a change in weather... a most welcome change. 
Today was finally a warm and mostly a sunny and bright day... believe it not it got up to 60 deg F....  last night was above freezing.  The next few days, the forecasters are calling for a high of 66 on Wednesday and a high of 69 on Thursday.  Low overnight temps will be in the mid-40's.  It's like someone threw a switch and the weather went from winter to full blown springtime.  It is supposed to cool down Friday for a week or so...  about 10 degrees cooler for the days and nights.....
...  and the days here are "magically" getting longer and the nights shorter.   I mean really long days... sunrise at 4:35AM and sunset at 10:55pm..... soon, this will be the land of the midnight sun.  I can soon put away my extra warm down jackets, hats, gloves and boots and start wearing some nicer spring and summer clothes like many of my friends here are wearing according to their postings and pictures.... especially @KathyLauren @Steph2.0 in the Sunshine State of Florida.... and @Jessica in California.

The snow is all gone in town and disappearing in the low hills, but still lots of snow up in the nearby mountains. Here is a picture from in the Grocery Store parking lot across from my office.


One thing about living up here is that in the summer we have very long days... but the winter time nights are not so good.... days are only a few hours long at best... and in December the Sun doesn't get much over the horizon.
More updates later,  I am going to spend some time outside without a heavy jacket on for a welcome change.
Hugs,
Danielle

[SarahFehrman]

Monday night Dinner UPDATE:

Tonight I just got home at 10:00PM after having dinner with #4.  She came to my office at 5:30pm and insisted that I let her drive both of us to our favorite Chinese Restaurant... well, the only Chinese Restaurant in town.
   
I ordered a combination meal... Tea, Egg Roll & Dumpling Appetizer, Egg Drop Soup, Fried Rice and the main entree Chicken with baby corn, water chestnut, black mushroom, snow pea, broccoli, string beans & carrots.

We ate slowly and talked and talked about everything possible including her past love life and her Dental Hygienist career.  She has no kids and never been married.  She is 37 years old, 1 year younger than myself. 
After dinner we walked through town and back... (only one main street)... and then we went to her house to have a dessert that she made.... Chocolate Cheese Cake.  After we ate dessert we sat by her fireplace (we both had a glass of wine) and talked for well over an hour. 
There were definitely some "sparks flying" as we sat together.   She was very upfront about being attracted to me as a good friend but wants more.... she wants to see more of me other than just our regular gym visits and occasional coffee shop meetings near my office. 
At about 9:45pm she took me home and thanked me for going to dinner with her.  Here is a picture of us at the restaurant right before we ordered. 
This was definitely a wonderful date... oh, did I call it a date? [emoji173] Well, it sure felt like a date!

Two lovely ladies! It's so much fun to see how things are progressing, and thank you for sharing all of this with us, Danielle. And, yes, I'm having Chicago style popcorn!


Hugs,
Sarah From Chi-town

[JudiBlueEyes]

It looks nice Danielle.  We went from winter to summer quickly too.  From sweaters to tank tops in one week!  I'm glad to hear cutting back on coffee is helping your sleep.  I still miss my evening coffee but I like sleeping better.

Judi

[KathyLauren]

Danielle, thank you for posting your updates!  I am happy that your date went well.  How nice to have a choice of suitors!

I am glad that the weather has finally turned spring-like for you.  About time!

especially @KathyLauren in the Sunshine State of Florida.... and @Jessica in California.

I wish I was in sunny Florida, because then I could hop in the car and go visit @Steph2.0 and @SassyCassie.  Unfortunately, that would be a multi-day drive for me from here in Nova Scotia, or 15 hours in Steph's plane.

[Maddie86]

aw, it sounds like your date was a lovely time! I'm happy for you!

PS, I finally started jogging again, I'll try to get you a sweat pic later this week lol

[Laurie]

Danielle, thank you for posting your updates!  I am happy that your date went well.  How nice to have a choice of suitors!

I am glad that the weather has finally turned spring-like for you.  About time!

I wish I was in sunny Florida, because then I could hop in the car and go visit @Steph2.0 and @SassyCassie.  Unfortunately, that would be a multi-day drive for me from here in Nova Scotia, or 15 hours in Steph's plane.

  "Multi-day drive"? Kathy You slacker! It is only 2,000 miles give or take. That's an easy 2 day drive and day and a half with 2 drivers. Sheesh 

And what about @Faith  and Lori? What are they chopped meat? They live in Florida too.

Hugs,
  Laurie

[HappyMoni]

  "Multi-day drive"? Kathy You slacker! It it only 2,000 miles give or take. That's an easy 2 day drive and day and a half with 2 drivers. Sheesh 

And what about Faith and Lori what are they chopped meat? They live in Florida too.

Hugs,
  Laurie

Unlike you Laurie, not everyone was a born Uber driver! You nomad you!

[Laurie]

Unlike you Laurie, not everyone was a born Uber driver! You nomad you!

lmao  I do get around a bit Mawny. Be nice, remember I know where you live ....

Hugs, (even for you, Mini)
  Laurie

[steph2.0]

I wish I was in sunny Florida, because then I could hop in the car and go visit @Steph2.0 and @SassyCassie.  Unfortunately, that would be a multi-day drive for me from here in Nova Scotia, or 15 hours in Steph's plane.

Kathy's coming to visit us! Maybe she'll be here the same time as Jayne!

[Karen]

Danielle, thanks again for your posts!   Congratulations on you amazing date.  She sounds really nice and genuine...that's pretty special.  Ps. You look so amazing in the photo. 

Karen

[Dena]

The barista gal saw me when I arrived and when I got to the counter to order she already had my coffee ready for me in a cup with my name on it and topped with my signature pink lid.  Looking around the place there again I noticed that there were no other cups with pink lids...  is it the Barrista or is it that shy Suitor#3 guy doing this?

The mystery of the pink lid.
The pink lid is the work of #4. The reason you don't see pink lids on other cups is because #4 requested the coffee shop put in a stock of pink lids just for you and paid the cost of a minimal order which could be 500-1000 lids or more. As you stated the necklace, card, chocolate and coffee with the pink lid came from #4, the only orders receiving the pink lid have #4's mark on them. The pink lids are also sending the message "I know the truth but to me, your fully feminine.