My year of no serious dating

Other than the fling I had with a friend named Joe from August to October while he was at school in Washington (yes, the state on the other coast), I have been without a serious relationship for a year. Obviously a fling can't be serious, but it was supposed to be exclusive, so it has to be counted for something. Regardless, I have managed not to have anything serious for a whole year. I feel pretty good about that. It gave me time to reconnect with myself.