I want to be patient, I really do....

Very recently I was told by an old friend from high school that she wanted me to meet one of her friends since we were both single and thought we would be a good match. To avoid the uncomfortable situation of a blind date and or chance encounter orchestrated by our mutual friend I took the first step and contacted the girl via facebook....cheesy I know, but is that not what facebook is for, to network? Anyway, although I was nervous about that approach it seemed to work out well, I received a reply relatively quickly and it was pleasant...not the "piss off stalker" reply I was afraid of. Anyway since that facebook message leap of faith it has been about 2 weeks and things have been going well but unfortunately only through the use of technology. Due to the fact that we are both extremely busy people, (her more so than me at the moment) we are finding it very hard to find time to actually meet in person.....but to be quite honest after a few telephone conversations and 100's of text messages I do still feel like it is going well. The problem is, I really want to meet this girl and I firmly believe that she also wants to meet me but due to our busy lives and this being the busiest time of year for her profession I don't see it happening any time soon. Realistically we may have to wait another month and a half to actually meet. I believe we are both intrigued by the other but I fear that trying to get to know someone or dare I say start a relationship via text messages is trying to say the least. I want to be patient, I really do and I believe I am doing a pretty good job so far but what if I remain patient and then she decides that she is not willing to be patient? Or what if a text message is interpreted wrong due to the lack of voice tone or inability to see facial expression or body language? To be truthful there are a few discouraging things....I have offered numerous ways for us to meet but none seem to fit in her schedule, although she say and I believe her that she is not avoiding me or being conveniently unavailable there is still that part in the back of my mind that wonders. Secondly is the apparent lack of effort or maybe a better word is interest in simply meeting for a quick coffee or drink. We both understand that each other is busy but I know I am more than willing to find 30 minutes or an hour to meet her even if that means sacrifice some sleep time as I am doing right now.....again there is a part in the back of my mind that wonders why her effort or interest isn't equal to mine. I am not in anyway desperate to find a relationship, in fact I wasn't even actively looking before our mutual friend mentioned us to one another so I don't believe I am getting over anxious by any means, but again to be truthful I do worry that I may sometimes come across to forward and this may be part of the problem.

Anyway, I hope something comes up or maybe better yet gets cancelled in the very near future so I can actually meet this girl that has wholeheartedly peaked my interest. We'll have to just wait and see but until then I will just remind myself..

I WANT TO BE PATIENT, I REALLY DO...