Happy Friday Eve!!!

Hey all - I've been MIA from posting, but have been reading.  Just been busy with work, and up until about two weeks ago, dating a really nice guy.  Whom I'm no longer dating!!!  Long story, but the bottom line is, he wasn't honest about what he wanted/didn't want in a relationship and started to avoid me, not returning calls, texts, etc.  I can't stand someone who isn't honest, and told him I no longer wanted to continue our charade.  I'm sad/mad, but philosophical.  There'll be others, I guess.  I have to confess that I thought I was out of the internet dating scene for a while and what a relief that was!!  I'll still look, but I looked at Voldematch.com the other day, and I see all the same faces.  I don't know if these men are just too picky or if they just want to continuously date!!!  UGH!!  It's a nasty game that I'm getting tired of playing. Other than that, my job is going great.  The MSP held a promotional ceremony yesterday for over 100 Troopers, and I got to see some friends I hadn't seen since before surgery, so it was great.  Also great was the fact that I got to go home early!!!!  Always a plus!  I really like and respect the men I work with and for.  They're very different, but all very decent people.   KB are doing well, particularly in school, straight A's for K and A's and B's for B.  I couldn't be more proud.  In fact, next Saturday, K is participating in a 24 Math Challenge.  24 is a math game I'm not sure I understand, but if you have children, you may be familiar with it. Happy the puppy is doing well, too, and is as spastic as ever.  She is just the sweetest little thing. We think Cira's baby Gia may be putting in an appearance soon!!  I'm waiting to hear from them and will post as soon as I hear something. Gonna go eat my Greek yogurt, Grape Nuts (why are they called that? they don't taste like grapes!), and strawberries!! Have a great day!! Tia

Hey cutie!!! Just time for a quick post and run here.   Not only is today Friday Eve .. but it is also FriPAY eve!!!  YESSSSSSSSSS .. tomorrow is payday!    Spent the last two days in a class in GB.  The class was interesting, but not sure we will be able to apply it to our ops, but it gives me ideas. Talk to you soon. Hugs & smoochies, Mo

Hey you hot Firetruck Mama!!! Not my pay week - so I'll have to live vicariously through you!!!! Snooze!!  I HATE going to classes - although they ARE good reasons to nap!! Have a good rest of the day!

Tia

I give you a lot of credit for getting out there girl.  I'm just waiting for one to drop in my lap.  Ha, like that will happen.  I am afraid of those sites and I do see the same guys on all of them.  Where are the nice guys anyway?  I'm just not into the dating scene and it sure is a nasty game.  I did ask a friend to go to my reunion (30 years) with me but he turned me down.  (Rejected again).  However, someone was there to pick up the pieces and say he'd take me.  woo hoo.  I guess I can't really consider this a date though.   Hope all is well.  When will you finally show up at the GB support group?  It would be nice to meet you (I'm the only single one there.) Karen

Karen - Well, other than the occasional date or hook-up, I'd actually been alone for about 10 years.   It was hard, and I sure didn't think about doing anything about it pre-op.  I can't say that I've gotten any more confident, but I was getting pretty tired of being alone all the time.  I have to say, I have great family and friends, but it just seemed like something was missing.  I wish I could tell you that one will drop into your lap, but unfortunately, it might be a skydiver whose chute didn't open!!!  I've really only met 1.5 nice guys, all the rest have been what Heather Modi and I now call "Retardos."  Their weirdness runs the gamut, too!  I've met some who were dumb, dirty, greasy, several would-be alcoholics, etc.  Trust me, I can appreciate how frustrating it can be!!! So you have an escort to the reunion?  That's great!  Word of advice - just don't read too much into it and focus on both of you having a good time.  Thing's will work out! Don't know when I'll make it to the GB support group, although Modi and I have discussed coming together since we live close to each other.  She has a little girl and I help my brother take care of his two kids, so things can get pretty hectic.  I'll try, though!!! Take care, Tia

For me, it's been about 2 years.  But if you consider the crap that I put up with in the 15 year relationship before that, I was probably alone for 7 of the 15 years.  However, because he was there, I had an excuse not to date.  Now I don't.   Oh I am definitely considering this reunion date as a friendship only.  I belong to a divorce group and he is only 5 months out of his relationship.  Hell no - I don't want to be the rebound woman. 

Yeah, he's not going to fall into my lap, but I just don't want the bs of it all.  Like me as I am or move on.  At least now I am getting some looks.  Before surgery, I was invisible.  I have to admit, that I am much happier and you have to be happy with yourself before being happy with someone else.

Actually, being single doesn't have the stigma that it used to.  But it still bites sometimes!!  You're right, you have to be happy with yourself first.  I didn't start dating immediately post-op, I was still such a work in progress (still am, and probably always will be).  I did try a dating site for people who like BBW's, but still got the whacko responses!!  Trust me, I could write a book!!! Well, I'm glad you won't be going to the reunion alone, and you'll have fun with your friend!!  I wish I could tell you that there's an easy way to avoid all the bs, but if there is, I've yet to discover it!!! Tia

Tia Tia Tia Tia Tia Tia Hey girl! You sounds wonderful and busy but that is our Tia.  I hope to see you at the next Glen Burnie Meeting, Please think about it! HUGS KRISTEN

Karen, you and Tia have to meet, you guys would be great buds.  Tia,  what Karen is affraid to tell is, "She does not know how to us the computer" but as soon as we get her on one of those site, what out!"  Here comes SEX KAREN!   Hey Karen are you still going to be out of town for the next meeting? Hugs Kristen

Hi Tia!  I know what you mean about the internet dating scene.  You are right-some men really do want to just continuously date.  The only singles website devoted to finding a long term spouse is EHarmony.  People on there are supposed to be there for the same reasons.  I'm sorry the guy was not what you were looking for.  I hope you had fun though.