A swooning moment or two.

Today I spent some time with a woman who has caught my interest lately. It's a bit of an unusual situation for me, having already expressed an interest before having developed any particularly strong feelings and not having a reciprocated affection, yet I continue to share time with her knowing the risks I face of developing stronger feelings that might ultimately be totally unfulfilled... yet... I would rather take that risk and actually feel something for someone that inspires me than just run away to avoid the pain. I've probably said all of this before, even somewhat recently, but it bears repeating since tonight I had a moment or two of incredible appreciation come over me... a deeper feeling than that of interest or even a crush. It was not continuous or overwhelming in a way that one who it deeply "in love" might feel but even the brief spark of it left a noticeable and somewhat unexpected impression on me. She does inspire me. I'll be happy for that for now. I hope I can someday offer that sort of inspiration for her.