Hi Ruby,

Thanks for taking the time to read and comment. Your questions made me think about what I was doing and why. Below are my responses. I'm digesting your comments and suggestions and will edit some more.

How did you feel when writing this piece?
It was difficult for me to be inside a man's mind. I drew a blank at first, then, I tried a role play to nail the man's character.

Is it a tense and POV that you would continue to use?
Actually, I have used the first person several times before from a female pov. However, you couldn't tell it by reading this piece. I think the gender thing confused me.
Did you feel comfortable with it?
Yes, I like writing in the first person because I'm writing from inside myself. The male in this piece is not someone I could pull from inside. It took some effort to find him. Once I did, the snatches of dialog came easily.
Something else?
This writing task is something I need to do. I will continue because that is my nature. (read d-e-t-e-r-m-i-n-e-d)