I can not stress how I am sorry for my lack of posting in the last several months. My life has been set on auto-pilot without my consent and things just went into hyper-drive. My job is quite demanding, but overall I am enjoying having the responsibility in leading/managing a medical communications/drug safety department for one of the leading generics companies in the world. (Sorry Client Confidentiality, but I am sure if you do your research, you will know who I refer to.)
I finally had found an apartment in the area to settle some roots for the next time frame I will be working here. I am situated in the wonderful area of Clarendon, part of Arlington, VA. I literally can walk 2 miles north and I am in Georgetown of DC. I have beautiful views of the Washington Monument and the Capitol Building all from my condo's rooftop deck along with bbq grills, lounge chairs, pool, jacuzzi and gym. (Have I enticed you yet to visit?) Clarendon is full of great shopping, dining, and a metro stop to DC; all within walking distance from my building which makes it ideal for a true New Yorker relocating here.
With that said, I have to say that the dating pool is quite slim picking for what I am looking for. I had went to a Jewish mixer back around October Sukkot time frame in DC Proper at a bar called Lost Society. It was set up by an organization called Gather the Jews. Props for them getting a pretty decent turn out to what I can only equivocate to a mere 10% of what a NYC event usually would gather. As I make my round of walking along the perimeter of the lounge, I scope out the scene to see what I am working with. Obviously the ratio of females to males is larger. And then I notice a guy that I had one awkward date with during my first month of being down in the area. He was such an awkward guy and he didn't even offer to pay for the 2 drinks that we had during happy hour. Also, he didn't even walk me to my car or text me to see if I got back to apartment safely. He did text me a few days later trying to make small talk, but my mind was already made up. To say the least, I avoided him all night. If he was on the terrace bar, I was inside by the bar and vice versa.
I had a chance to chat with the young Rabbi who is running the organization. I thought I would be able to get a better sense of what the DC/NOVA area has in store for a single young professional Jews. To my shock, he swayed me away from any hope of finding a decent single Jewish guy. (Even though the purpose of this event was geared towards being a singles mixer.) He stated that people come here to work and then leave. There are no true roots like the New York City scene has.
As I politely exited the conversation, I went to the bar to grab a drink to numb the thoughts of not meeting any decent person even if it is as a friend. As I am sitting and ordering my drink, two gentlemen approach to ask me a question. The shorter bald guy asks, "If the guy lives in Baltimore, would you give him a chance and go out on a date?" I gave it a serious thought, and my response was, "Well it's only 40 miles. If the person is worth the effort, the distance will not make a difference. So why not give it a chance. I am sure we can meet half way or take turns traveling." The two men laugh and the short bald guy says, "I am not sure if you are way too nice or just really crazy." They continue to ask several other questions about dating and distance to which I provide genuine answers that I would truly do. I begin to realize this conversation will go no where but just more ridicule to being an optimistic romantic. The short bald guy continues to state that he will only date someone within 3 mile radius and that is even pushing it. I tell him that I currently reside in Arlington which is 3.4 miles from where we were (as per my Uber receipt). He immediately says, "Well this isn't going to work." As they walk away, I down my drink and make a dash for the door and grab an Uber back to my side of the Potomac River.
As I curl up on my lovely couch typing away this post, I ponder the thoughts of, "Is it me?" "Am I too New York jaded for this DC Proper crowd?" "Am I really ready to meet someone?"
I continue to keep a positive vibe towards all the life changes and experiences I am having while living down here. I am also making the best effort to see my NYC family and friends on the weekends.
Plenty more stories and experiences to come, till then, live life for the moment because everything else is uncertain.
Besos,
Dr. IK
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