"For our second date, we went on a bushwalk. I found myself looking at his well-shaped calves, no doubt from walking up and down trails."
"I was commuting to work in Sydney, getting home at 9.30pm and getting up at 6am to do it all again. I had achieved my goal, but I was utterly exhausted."
In the late 1990s, after struggling with a housemate's cat conflict, the author moved to Katoomba and bought a house. Juggling a demanding work schedule, she sought connection through online dating, ultimately meeting Steve, a national parks ranger. Their unique first dates, such as a bushwalk, highlighted the contrasting worlds they inhabited. This encounter not only led to a deepening relationship but reflected broader changes in attitudes towards online dating and personal aspirations.
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