FLW* Can be found outside of Wisconsin

Some time last week marked the 5 year mark since Winnie* and I broke up. There have been years I didn't notice the day go by. It is always like I have won a battle when a day or two passes before I realize the event has gone by. It is somewhat difficult because there are a few events that have happened around here that they always mark the anniversary of on the local news. There is a thin sliver of connection between the Winnie* events and the local events so there are always reminders.
This year I knew that it was the day, mostly because I thought to myself, "I should write an entry about this day." Most of the day passed by without a thought.
The day will come when I see her out some place, say hi, have a nice little conversation and then walk away smiling.
Encompassing this past week were a few normal thoughts about is there someone out there for me. I am happy to say that I found a potential one, FLW*. Not that we have a date or anything. I just found a woman that I could date. I met her while doing something teachery, but she is not a teacher. Like most times, the idea popped into mind almost instantly that she was a girl I would like to date. She helped me out with something and moved on. Later I sparked up a little conversation (a small victory).
Now the realest perspective: (1) It is likely I will not see her again, although there is a distant connection that I could possibly exploit. (2) I have no idea if she is seeing someone. I didn't get to see if she was wearing a ring. It could go either way. (3) She is somewhat younger. Maybe 24? OK 9 years might be more than somewhat :) (4) She could be Jewish, not a big thing to me, but it could be a big thing for her.
It is unlikely anything will come of it, but it was still a positive experience. It has been over a year since I met someone I would want to date. Just because of that I call it a good weekend.
Thinking about FLW* with WONDER...
Kevin

And finally it is done...

Yesterday I sent an email off to camp letting them know that I have decided to spend my summer some place else. I had talked to someone at camp a few weeks ago. It was nice to talk with someone who knows what a unique experience it is. We talked for about 20 minutes. It sounded like a job was mine if I wanted it. After some additional thought I decided not to go further on in the hiring process. I have come to believe that this process has been a good one. Something that has helped me and allowed me to explore my "what if" thoughts.
The practical part of decision was threefold. I was concerned about spending my whole summer away and doing something so similar to teaching. I am also concerned that the camp environment might not be something I fully agree with. Additionally my decision was based on something less scientific, my gut. Few times in life do I get feelings from the gut, but when I do I usually follow them. My gut feelings are thought to explain, but they are just that, from the gut. Something I can literally feel. I am certainly comfortable with my final decision and am happy the way it turned out.
With that said, I am still concerned that I made the easy decision. Because of this I am going to take up a few challenges this coming summer. I'll make a list to make it all official and try to accomplish each one. At the end of the summer I will evaluate how I did and look back on this decision to determine if it was the right one.
Looking ahead to a challenging Summer with WONDER...
Kevin