dating sabbatical

So, I had been dating the Shark for four weeks and things were moving along wonderfully...I was actually thinking, "Huh...I may have actually found a good one!"
But, that all changed after the 4th of July weekend.
You see, he has a knack for making plans, calling when he says he will, telling me how he feels - so, when we were on our last date little did I know it was our last forever.
From the moment he saw me, he stood up, gave me a kiss and bought me a drink as I relaxed from a crazy day at work. He was being the perfect gentleman, sexy as hell and listened to all I said with interest and care. We laughed our entire way through dinner and drinks and then he said he didn't want the date to end and wanted me to come home with him...So, I decided to take him up on his offer.
We spent the night together and the next morning I just snuck out and left him a note about having a fun time and looking forward to our next date that he was already planning the night before...Which he said he wanted to see me over the weekend one way or another.
I usually get the morning text from him, when I didn't get one, I texted him around noontime on Friday. He just texted back saying he missed me and would talk to me when he got out of work...Friday came and went - nothing. Saturday - still nothing, so I texted him in the afternoon saying, "Happy 4th of July! Hope you're having fun!"...still nothing, which was even weirder based on his past actions. Sunday - nothing. Monday - nothing.
So, I finally emailed him - refusing to call - and said I hoped he was fine and if he didn't want to see me anymore that's fine, but just let me know if he was still alive.
FINALLY, on Tuesday evening I heard back and apparently "family shit" came up and he needed time "alone to think about things" and "can't get close to anyone right now". Let's just say, I didn't buy it - I don't buy it and he's out of my life.
That being said, I'm on a dating sabbatical. I can't take another heartbreak. I can't put forth the effort. I can't try anymore. It's too much and right now I'm enjoying my time with my girls and focusing on work...at least I have that going for me.

Craziness

So, I never, and I mean NEVER, get uber excited for a date, let alone a blind date with guys I meet on dating websites...cuz let's just say, my experience with them is less than stellar and all the guys on them seem to be pathetic, lonely and clingy.
I mean, I know of a couple success stories, but I have had yet to believe in the myths told to me on occasion. Up until now, I have been on these sites strictly for a couple dating experiences, maybe a good makeout session and definitely a fabulous story (usually at my own expense). It has never amounted to much - let alone worth more than a 2nd or 3rd date...But, now I may have to truly suck it up and realize it brought me along to a fabulous man.
He's the Shark, an attorney, and he is magnificent in every way of the word...OK, maybe I'm getting ahead of myself - because it has only been ONE date...But, I can not stop thinking, talking, daydreaming of him. It seriously is a problem and is starting to interrupt my productivity at work (Well, who am I fooling? I don't really apply myself there anyway lately because it's less than fulfilling. Thoughts of the Shark just make the day move a little faster.).
He is unbelievably sexy - strong hands (you know what I'm talking about), gorgeous eyes you could swim in, hair that just asks to be grabbed, a physique that I'm sure can prove itself in more ways than one, brains that actually challenge me, opinions that make me think and a sincerity and honesty that is rarely found anymore these days. UGH!!
This is not me, this is not how I act...I need to simmer down and see what happens - but let's just say, for now...I'm in this lovely state of euphoria that I just want to hold onto for a little longer before the "real" Shark emerges.