the after date

So last week, I had my first date in too many years to admit. She is very nice and we got along great. Very easy to talk with her. But there was not really a spark or a lot in common between us. I think she will be a good friend and I want to spend some more time with her. I think this might be a good sign for me. Before I was so needy that I would jump at any positive signs. Now I seem a little more selective. Maybe it is just that I don't NEED someone right now and that I have waited so long since my last partner that I am OK waiting and looking for more of what I hope for. Not ready to settle for less right now. But this was a good first step. Got over a lot of initial fears about dating in Tokyo and about falling back to where/who I was before. But I think I realize now what I am looking for. I think I am ready to post my own personal ad very soon.