Another success to report

I am proud to blog about another success that I have had recently, one that I could have never accomplished a year ago.
I encounter many different people throughout the day as a result of my job. One such person that I have known as a professional contact recently added me on Facebook and started talking to me. I wasn't exactly sure why he added me but I suspected it wasn't just work related because he would talk about our personal lives.
This past weekend, my suspicions were confirmed. I mentioned that I was getting pizza and he asked if he could stop by with a 12 pack. I told him that my son was with me. He stated that was no big deal; he liked kids. I stuck firmly to my boundaries, explaining that I am not comfortable introducing my son to new people. He asked me out to dinner and I mentioned on multiple occasions that although I would love the opportunity to make a new friend, I had no interest in dating. He said he understood and nonetheless offered dinner.
There were so many things about my interactions with him that I am proud of but the bottom line is this: I stuck to my beliefs, asserted myself, and respected myself and my boundaries! YAY!!!!