My dating strategy has always been "keep it casual" as in....don't make solid plans.
If a guy asks you out on a friday night just say, "well gimme a call friday and we'll talk" and then when he calls on friday you'll know how you're feeling that day and if you're able to go.
It's always worked well for me....just have the whole "i have a very busy life so it's hard to make plans ahead of time" persona and you'll get away with it!! lol
I hate that my ass runs my life too!! LOL "my ass runs my life" ...that's hilarious....they should make a t-shirt that says that LOL