My friend Saul and I had been discussing picking up guys in public at lunch. We both were amazed by our friends Aiden’s confidence and technique. I figured this was my chance to put some of Aiden’s theories into practice. I already knew Luke was gay and interested. What did I have to loose? Luke turned out to be a 35 year old paediatrician from Altanta, Georgia. Can we say Dr MacDreamy! He was cute, masculine and had a southern charm…plus he was a doctor. Grandma would be proud! He was only in town for a few days….perfect. My friends often joke that I am a lot like a duty free shop: you need a passport and boarding pass to get into both. So he was leaving town..but it was my duty to show him a good time. We exchanged numbers and I told him I would show him around Sydney on his free night. I was really hoping he would show me some of his sights…maybe we could play doctor and patient.

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We met up for drinks at his hotel…so much for not wasting time. After two drinks, I was feeling frisky and asked him if we could check out his city views. On the 15th floor, with views of the Opera House…and a full moon…he kissed me. He was a great kisser and an even better cuddler. He was very down to earth. The sex was intimate…good…definitely worth the wait. We even had post sex cuddling. I missed sleeping next to someone…having them hold you..and you holding them…having someone fall asleep next to you and feeling their breath on your neck. Luke was sweet. He was the start of my Spring season. Definitely datable if he was in Sydney but he’s off to the peach state on Wednesday. Definitely a good night....an affair to remember. The flowers are blooming and the world is full of possibilities…full of opportunities…and full of love to be given…

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It really is the start of a new season! I broke the two month drought last night and finally got laid. It was good…it was nice. A one night stand that I will probably remember for many nights. The less cynical me was back in the game and I was scoring too! I met Luke in the coffee shop near my office. I had often heard of guys meeting guys in public places, but this was the first time I got a flat white and a man in one go. He was in the queue in front of me and I could see a small yet colourful rainbow flag pin on his backpack. He was gay and cute. He looked at me and I looked at him…we smiled at each other and he said hello. I said hi back.

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My blogger friend Constant Change says Spring in Australia began last Friday. Apparently Australians use the first day of the calendar month to mark the beginning of seasons. So September 1 marks the beginning of spring, and December 1 marks the beginning of summer. I love the change in seasons. The change is not so profound in Australia (the land of endless summer). The change in seasons reflects the natural cycle of nature. As they say…there is a season for everything…turn, turn..turn. The change in seasons got me thinking about my own change and life cycle. For the last few weeks, I was missing life..I was not turning…turning. My friend David sat me down last week and told me my blog was becoming way too depressing and cynical. Another reader sent me an email saying I was becoming obsessed with relationships and love. Were they were right? Cynical..me! I re read my latest entries and realised..I was turning into one of those cynics. I was living in perky Sydney not neurotic New York city!

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I was missing life happening around me. And I would regret it. I was missing the perfect weather, the sun and the love of friends…and most importantly I had forgotten why I started writing this…to write about the great things that happen to single people. So thanks David and Mark and everyone else for your reality checks. I had fallen off the happy bandwagon. I reckon it will not be the last time, so keep slapping me around until I see the seasons change. A new season..a new beginning…yeah..Spring is here. In celebration, I decided to go on a Spring date….and it was perfect. I went on a date with myself. Pathetic? No. Narcissistic? Maybe. Cheap? Definitely! I needed some me time. I ordered some takeaway, poured myself a glass of Chardonnay and rented Love Affair.

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