Which way to turn?

"You spin me right round, baby

right round like a record, baby

Right round round round

You spin me right round, baby

Right round like a record, baby

Right round round round"

So it's been a while since my last update. Quite a lot has been happening. I am actually not sure which way to turn right now.

Firstly, business has been pretty bad. We're actually not coping in the slightest, and I am at the point where I am ready to call it quits and work for a salary somewhere. I suppose a part of the problem is that we are three technical people with minimal sales ability. We're very good at what we do and have a very good product range. I found that without sales ability, it isn't worth much.

There are a couple of options. We have sort of arranged a joint venture with another company. The only problems here, are that the other company is in as poor a position as we are, though for different reasons. Another problem is that due to this, the owner of the other company is in the same state of mind that I am in. Making plans and putting together options in case things don't work out. I have a feeling that between the two companies we can make things work. The other company has unbelievable sales ability and ours has really good technical skills. We just need a decent product range to promote.
Another option would be to cut my losses with the company I started, and go my own way.

Secondly, the girl I am sweet on, works for the other company. I am not sure how to read the situation with her. We spent a wonderful evening together on Saturday. Had home-made pizza and chatted about all sorts of things. Then Sunday we spent most of the morning at a local crafts market and then more time together afterwards. All in all, it seems like things are going well. I think she likes me. I am pretty sure of it in fact. Whether it's a 'friend' like or 'potential relationship' like, is entirely another matter (I am clueless to the extreme).  I do not want to rush things as she has just recently come out of a relationship. I will find out in the next couple of weeks when I ask her out on a proper date.

It is not often I feel this way. I've been hurt a *lot* in the past. I have done my share of hurting too. Such is life I guess.

Funnily enough...I already know the 'perfect' woman for me (perfect in every way but one). I know her fairly well and we would likely be very good together (of course there is the chance that going beyond friendship would ruin it all, but this is a moot point). She's very attractive, incredibly intelligent and has a wonderful sense of humour. We love the same types of movies, music, books and can talk about anything really. The only down-side is the fact that I am not her type (sad huh?). If I recall, we are having home-made pizza this Saturday.
The new lady, is equally awesome. Incredibly attractive, very mature for her age, but with an endearing  girlish streak. We like the same sorts of things, have a very similar outlook on life and can talk about just about everything. We've covered all sorts of topics from movies, to books, to philosophy to marriage to religion to children. We gel on just about all levels.

I just wish I knew where I stood...Re-reading through this, it doesn't seem as if I am a patient person. *sigh* One of my many shortcomings.