Note

I'm not one to talk about people in a bad way. We all have our story. We all have our strengths and weaknesses. However, some of the stuff online is worthy of discussion. We all need a good laugh every once in a while. So, the names and places may be changed to protect the innocent (that may be a stretch). We all need to to laugh at ourselves when we botch things. Eyes wide open, take a breath, and a huge leap of faith. Here goes.
When creating a username. Do NOT use sexual terms or give body part sizes.
Your cute little tag line; again try to keep it within the set character limit so there's no mistaking what you're trying to say.
The profile. Take a few minutes and write what you spend your time on. If your day is full of work, say so. Kids keep you running, then talk about it, tennis, golf? Whatever your interest, included it. Don't mistake what you want to do with how you actually live. If you want to save the world, share it. If you would rather crash on the sofa and leave it all to others, then share that. Trust me on this; there is a person out there who will be attracted to the real you; the trick is keeping it real. The authentic you is dying to be exposed; let him out. Being honest is the easiest way to keep life simple.
More later.

online dating

It's a new world. Ever thought you would log on into cyber space as a social scene? God knows I never thought it was a good idea. It's 2010, I've been divorced for almost 2 years and no time to get out and meet single men. The operative word being single. Single, without a commitment to anther woman or man. This whole metro sexual thing has blurred the lines. I want a real man, not a second best to what he thinks he should or supposed to be. My life is made up of teenagers (that I do live for), church, school work, and the neighborhood in which I live. So the kids continue to keep me busy, everyone is married within the circles of the city...I'm not much for the bar scene; okay, I jumped into cyber space. Many of my friends have told me how much fun this is; well here's a few things I think need to be shared right off the back. Men, you really shouldn't put up bare chested pictures as your profile shot; pictures of your dog licking your face, not so hot either; landscaping pictures of where you've traveled? really?; the famed picture of you with a newborn on your shoulder, yikes! I could go on, but I think everyone is already in agreement on this. Okay, so I bite the bullet and give it a go. First meeting; guy shows up and he's 50 to 70 pounds heavier than his pictures. Hello? Did you think I wouldn't notice this extra growth? We're not talking about a few extra holiday pounds. What else are you lying about? Note for future: ask if the pictures are recent. Next... decent looking guy (so much for my idea about reading the profiles before looking at pictures), sounds nice enough. A glass of wine. Good visit at a local restaurant. My new found dating coach tells me after, don't meet at regular spots where others can pop in on you. He seem to like himself, a lot. Apparently no bells for me. Oh well... next. Another meet over a drink at another local restaurant (oops). The place was packed, the guy got nervous (let's not sweat the small stuff). We chatted, had a drink, left friendly. The ongoing emails, a couple of phone calls; interesting. I will say there's some great ego boosters out there too. How about the young guns who send sweet notes. I am beginning to see how the cougar thing got started (still could never go there, but I understand it better). Good looking 29 plus, but no! Pass a decade, um eventually you do need to have a conversation. Boundaries, ethics, morals... you need guidelines to work with, especially in this new cyber world. Meeting some new friends. Having some great laughs. A couple of drinks here and there. A new piece of life. How odd is this?

Let the New Year begin!

Christmas morning was great fun! Santa was very good to me. The kids gave me the rain jacket I wanted (in a cool wine color), the REI duffle bag that I've been eyeing, a flannel shirt and a program to teach me Spanish! I hope to get busy with the Spanish...who knows, maybe I'll get a few good words in my head by June.

We started the morning with the grand moments of gift opening. Sarah got her wishes of boots, leather jacket, and a new camera along with a lovely new bling of a watch from her father. Victoria will be walking cool in her moc boots, Toms, and a few new garments to refresh her closet. She'll get a shopping spree with the $300 her father sent.

Paul is styling some new Ray-Ban's, some cool clothes, a tuner, and guitar stands (yes, two). His father sent a new electric guitar and we'll need to take good care of storing it.

After all the ooo's and awe's were done, we got dressed and took off for breakfast. We met with my dad for the full breakfast spread and a good dose of paw-paw love. He was in good form and we all totally enjoyed his time and energy he shared with us.

Back to Linda & Mark's where we cooked up way too much food. Supper was fabulous! New games, new laughs, it was a brilliant day.

We had to make it down to the French Quarter for our traditional beignet fix. Yum! We shopped a bit, did some premo people watching and at last hit Cafe Du Monde. Anyone not notice the guy having a conversation with himself? Or how about the homeless guy singing at the other end? He had a nice voice. I love the music you can hear along the city streets in New Orleans.

We had to leave on the 29th. Sarah had to get back to work and I think there were some parties dancing in the other two heads. It's just as well. We returned in time for me to get some major crud. Zonked! I've been in bed for two or three days now! Unbelievable... what day is it?