It's so strange trying to find friends 'as a couple'. Matt and I have been discussing finding some friends out here on the Pacifica side, since ALL of our close-knit group of friends live in the east bay. Don't worry guys, you guys can never be replaced! But Matt especially, thinks it would be nice if we had another 'couple' friend that we could hang out with every once in a while.

But how the heck do you make friends like that? As sad as it is, it's a little creepy to approach two people and start to be friendly. These days people think you're into something wierd or deviant (See: all the mw4mw on the Casual Encounters section of craigslist).

Last night I went to a shot clinic for China's yearly shots. I arrived about 10 minutes before the clinic started and already there was a long ass line. China and I were behind this nice gal and her puppy and we began chatting. She was friendly, conversation was smooth, and the whole time I was thinking, Matt is gonna be sooo proud of me, scoping out potential friends for us! But I didn't want to come on too strong.. kind of like scoping out a potential date. Ya gotta seem eager, but not *too* eager to be considered wierd. I also had to mention Matt right away so she didn't think I was a lesbian trying to come on to her. It's all very wierd. Why can't it be more simple, like in the olden days when all you had to do was say, "Hey, want to come over and ride bikes sometime?" or "I have a really cool Barbie collection, want to come over and see?" or "Let's play doctor!"

In any case, I don't know if I'll ever see her again but she and her boyfriend do walk her little pup along the same pier that we go to, so it's a possibility. But then, what is the next step in a couple relationship? Do you ask them to dinner? Come over to watch a movie then snuggle under a blankey when you get cold?