All you single ladies ....
Unfortunately I am right there with you. It has been below 0 here far too long. In the spring and summer I garden til dark.
I have applied for a part-time job and if I get it I will be working 4pm-8pm so that will take care of the head hunger I feel at night
I have applied for a part-time job and if I get it I will be working 4pm-8pm so that will take care of the head hunger I feel at night
Cindy Strickland
Neenah, Wisconsin
Dr. Wasco
Midwest Bariatrics COE
Open RNY
07/09/2008
High/Sugery/Now/Dr. Goal/My Goal
354/299/229/170/150
I do have a b/f, however, we don't see a lot of each other due to our distance and job schedules, so I'm technically of the single set, but I've always got things going on, the gym, my AA meetings, social events surrounding my family and friends, to the point that lately the only thing I've been wanting to do, is go home and meet with my pillows for a good night's rest and you know what, that's exactly what I've been doing! I'm not big on television and I work at a computer, so most nights, I don't get on it, except maybe a quick look see. The job thing sounds good, or maybe volunteer work, where you might get out and meet some other people and then find yourself having more of a social network. . . and, if you are of a mind to, there is always internet dating, which if you take your time with, can be fun, I met my guy that way and have a few friends who are now married or in long term relationships with fellas they met online. There is one that has all the bells and whistles of the expensive ones and it is absolutely FREE, Plenty of Fish, just post a profile, but be sure to put a picture up, as without a picture, you usually get passed over and just have fun with it. . .
Hugs, Laureen
Hugs, Laureen
My Mantra is that I do not determine my success by the number hanging in my closet, nor will I let the scale determine that success either. . . It is through trial and error I will continue to grow and succeed. . . Laureen
"Success is a journey, not a destination." Ben Sweetland
I'm pretty much the same. TV, mostly the Food Channel (new since WLS, go figure!), and HGTV. A few network shows, but the only thing that I try to never miss except on the evenings I work, is Dancing With the Stars. I check in on the computer frequently, play games on it sometimes. I also read quite a bit. But lately my time has been spent doing things in the house, getting ready for some much needed remodeling. Moving furniture out of the room, then back in, and sorting junk as I go. I refuse to put anything back unless it's been sorted and I've tossed the stuff I don't want or need. It's been taking a while to get the rooms put back together, but it's only me, and the mess hasn't started o bother me too much. YET.
I have till Spring to finish. Just kidding. I hope. Starting in the Spring my evenings and free days are spent in the yard.
No man in my life now. Hasn't been for a while. Not sure if I want one. I've pretty much come to terms that I'll always be on my own. My "social circle", such as it is, doesn't offer up much in the way of eligible men, and the on-line dating scene has been a huge disappointment to me. I'm tired of looking, and I sort of like being just me. That may change, but it's been a while now, so I don't think so.
How about the rest of you single ladies? Do you go out much, date? How do you meet men. Or are you like me, and not really looking anymore.?
I think I may start a thread about this. Jump in any time!
Candy
I have till Spring to finish. Just kidding. I hope. Starting in the Spring my evenings and free days are spent in the yard.
No man in my life now. Hasn't been for a while. Not sure if I want one. I've pretty much come to terms that I'll always be on my own. My "social circle", such as it is, doesn't offer up much in the way of eligible men, and the on-line dating scene has been a huge disappointment to me. I'm tired of looking, and I sort of like being just me. That may change, but it's been a while now, so I don't think so.
How about the rest of you single ladies? Do you go out much, date? How do you meet men. Or are you like me, and not really looking anymore.?
I think I may start a thread about this. Jump in any time!
Candy
Barbara:
I work evenings most of the time, but on the weekends I find it pretty boring too ... don't have a lot of close friends around here. I enjoy my quiet time on the weekends to watch sports and spend with my kitties and catch up on my sleep. But I do like to go out ... a lot of times, if I have money, I just go out by myself to a movie or a play (haven't done that for awhile ... plays cost too much). Used to go to the Y and swim, but had to drop that for financial reasons.
I've tried to meet a man, but everytime I think I've found someone compatible, it's one and done ... they never call me back. I don't think it's me, I think it's them. They don't want to commit to anything. I'm not asking to get married ... I just want someone to do things with.
I guess I have become a homebody. It's hard to find people to do things with as you get older because everyone is settled in their routines and famlies and friends, and they don't want to include you.
I work evenings most of the time, but on the weekends I find it pretty boring too ... don't have a lot of close friends around here. I enjoy my quiet time on the weekends to watch sports and spend with my kitties and catch up on my sleep. But I do like to go out ... a lot of times, if I have money, I just go out by myself to a movie or a play (haven't done that for awhile ... plays cost too much). Used to go to the Y and swim, but had to drop that for financial reasons.
I've tried to meet a man, but everytime I think I've found someone compatible, it's one and done ... they never call me back. I don't think it's me, I think it's them. They don't want to commit to anything. I'm not asking to get married ... I just want someone to do things with.
I guess I have become a homebody. It's hard to find people to do things with as you get older because everyone is settled in their routines and famlies and friends, and they don't want to include you.
I've been a widow for 8 yrs now, and just thinking I would like to have someone to do things with.....not at all interested in a permanent relationship....been there - done that. Not too many single guys in my little community, so guess that's out, and I'm leary of doing any of the on-line dating stuff. I go to movies, concerts, and plays with some of my lady friends, otherwise I work on cross stitch or read. Being a new support group leader is taking up some of my time, and I also have organized and direct a small choir at my church. Otherwise, I watch TV and in good weather work in my yard and gardens.
(on MySpace, MSN, Web pages, Blogs...)
Done! Your Ticker:
Hi Barbara,
I got divorced in 2004 after a 31 year marriage so it was hard at first getting used to being alone. However, now I like it! I am not dating any one either, I have tried Plenty of Fish, Yahoo, Cupid, Match, Chemistry and E Harmony. Nada zip nothing. thought I found someone on one of them, actually we had graduated from high school together but that didn't last after the 6 week rush. (after WLS). It seems some of the men that contact me and we may write back and forth but as soon as I mention WLS, I never hear from them. Actually I use that as a test of sorts. If they can't handle that, they can't handle me. I do a lot of home fix ups or crafts, reading and computering. I keep pretty busy actually. I volunteer with Planned Pethood which is a dog/cat rescue organization and as for crafts I dabble in a few, I can always take a choice with gourds, basketweaving, knitting, beading or what ever. Reading has always been my favorite pastime. I should be exercising more, but that ain't happening right now. In the nice weather I keep pretty busy with the flower beds and cutting the grass/outside work. I work full time also 5 days a week so am home evenings and weekends. I am more of a home body now then I ever have been. I do have a male friend Gary who just got divorced last year, we go to the same church and he is good friends with my dad. Gary is just a few years older then I am and we go eat dinner every few weeks or maybe go see a movie or what ever. Nothing romantic at all. we laugh and talk but as I said, just friends. I don't think it will ever develop into anything else. I do meet several lady friends once in a while for lunch or dinner but even then, not too much. Do you have any pets? I have 2 dogs and a kitten and am watching 2 feral cats until Melissa S takes them in March (I hope!) And while they are work, they are also a joy. I don't take the dogs for walks all that much but definatley not in the winter usually. I get too cold and I don't like the ice/snow thing either. My dogs are 7-8 years old so they are more sedate, but they are good company. the kitten, Lukas is a sweetheart most of the time and a lot of company too. If you like animals I would get a pet, give you something to take care of and look after and brings you happiness and unconditional love. (I'm a care taker by nature, hence a nurse, so after the divorce I needed something to take care of). If you do got that route, I suggest a rescued pet. (but then I would! LOL)
I don't think I want to get married again, but would like to have a close relationship once anyway. If it is meant to be it will be. Good Luck!
I got divorced in 2004 after a 31 year marriage so it was hard at first getting used to being alone. However, now I like it! I am not dating any one either, I have tried Plenty of Fish, Yahoo, Cupid, Match, Chemistry and E Harmony. Nada zip nothing. thought I found someone on one of them, actually we had graduated from high school together but that didn't last after the 6 week rush. (after WLS). It seems some of the men that contact me and we may write back and forth but as soon as I mention WLS, I never hear from them. Actually I use that as a test of sorts. If they can't handle that, they can't handle me. I do a lot of home fix ups or crafts, reading and computering. I keep pretty busy actually. I volunteer with Planned Pethood which is a dog/cat rescue organization and as for crafts I dabble in a few, I can always take a choice with gourds, basketweaving, knitting, beading or what ever. Reading has always been my favorite pastime. I should be exercising more, but that ain't happening right now. In the nice weather I keep pretty busy with the flower beds and cutting the grass/outside work. I work full time also 5 days a week so am home evenings and weekends. I am more of a home body now then I ever have been. I do have a male friend Gary who just got divorced last year, we go to the same church and he is good friends with my dad. Gary is just a few years older then I am and we go eat dinner every few weeks or maybe go see a movie or what ever. Nothing romantic at all. we laugh and talk but as I said, just friends. I don't think it will ever develop into anything else. I do meet several lady friends once in a while for lunch or dinner but even then, not too much. Do you have any pets? I have 2 dogs and a kitten and am watching 2 feral cats until Melissa S takes them in March (I hope!) And while they are work, they are also a joy. I don't take the dogs for walks all that much but definatley not in the winter usually. I get too cold and I don't like the ice/snow thing either. My dogs are 7-8 years old so they are more sedate, but they are good company. the kitten, Lukas is a sweetheart most of the time and a lot of company too. If you like animals I would get a pet, give you something to take care of and look after and brings you happiness and unconditional love. (I'm a care taker by nature, hence a nurse, so after the divorce I needed something to take care of). If you do got that route, I suggest a rescued pet. (but then I would! LOL)
I don't think I want to get married again, but would like to have a close relationship once anyway. If it is meant to be it will be. Good Luck!
Debbie G
Lap RNY 12/12/05
320 highest, 302 consultation, 289 surgery. Total weight loss:165lbs.
Most Active
Recent Topics
