erickstheone About

Anything is negotiable – rich, poor, geek, jock, super-model or nerd with a pocket protector. Where one is in life and what they look like comes and goes. These things below are (usually) never-changing, so they are the ‘essentials’ to having a life filled with Eric. And trust me, that’s an adventure all on its own!

4) Have a sense of humor. Having a sense of humor means you’re able to laugh at all the crazy that life throws at you. Yes, be serious sometimes. I am. My moods often shift faster than California’s coastlines, but I can pull out of any funk with a good laugh. You don’t have to mirror me, but if you can make me laugh, we’ll be great friends with the possibility of something more.

3) Have patience. I’m not saying I’m always tilting at windmills. But sometimes I go off the rails and tend to take the train with me. It’s been a lot less crazy in the last few years, but every now and then, the universe just needs to remind me that it still holds a card or two. Yes, it’s all fodder for the tell-all, but until then, in the immortal words of Guns N’ Roses, I ask that you have a little more patience.

2) Be original. No, not like the Levi’s 501 jeans. Be creative when it comes to, well, us. Dinner and a movie is great for the 3rd or 4th date, but as a 1st and/or Blind date, well, it's a bit routine. And not everything we do has to be world-series dating worthy. Taking a walk in the neighborhood or around a lake can be perfect. So can going to a museum, taking a class (yes, I am that much of a geek) or catching a local indie band at a cool pub downtown. Not everything needs to be for the record books, because sometimes, the little moments end up being the most memorable.

1) Make time. Call. Text. Send a smoke signal or a carrier pigeon. Let me know that you at least have a passing thought about me. I’m not saying get all cyber-stalker on me, but if I at least know that I’m on your Friends list, then all’s right with the world.

Make a date. Make a plan. Make some time. I don’t need you to clear your schedule for me, but at least make it clear that you’ve made plans for the two of us on Friday to go watch a meteor shower. Sunday, we’ve got morning coffee and people watching at Starbucks. There’s a cool indie movie only playing one day down at the theater that you know I’ve been itching to see. I’m not saying I need to see you every day, but if I know that plans are made, thoughts are thought and expectations are high, then I won’t need to send out a search party.

And yes, there's plenty more to me than these 4 notches. I'm a person (sometimes 2 or 3, but we'll get into that later) with hopes, dreams, nightmares and demons, so this ride isn't for everyone. You won't hurt my feelings if you think you can't rock this way. Who knows, maybe the next person you look at is your 'one.' Blessed be.

And of course, I have the right to alter, change, tweak, add to or subtract from these rules at any given time and without written warning. If you've read this far, then you must think you can handle this wonderful ride, so step to the front of the line. Can't wait to hear from you!