All you single ladies ....

It's great to hear from all of you.  Thank you for sharing your story with me.  I live in an apartment that does not allow pets. I came very close last weekend to going to the humane society and coming home with a dog AND a cat, thinking to hell with these people!  Of course I came to my senses before I did it because I didn't want to be living in the street with my new dog and cat. Besides, if I got a dog there would be no one here during the day to let the poor thing out to go potty.  I wouldn't want to keep it caged up all day. I'm thinking about volunteer work.  There is a big Red Cross about 2 blocks from me or I'd like to volunteer at the hospital reading or visiting with the children there.  I would like to have someone in my life to do things with, dinner, movies, etc. but I don't want to be married again. I've been divorced for many many years. I have 3 children in the immediate area but they are all busy doing their own things.  The idea of on-line dating is a little intimidating to me.  Not sure why because you actually have a lot of control over who, when and where.  I might try it sometime.  I'll have to get one of my kids to take a  pic of me so I have one to post here and maybe online.  I think I may seek out some counseling too. I feel so withdrawn most of the time and I used to be an outgoing fun person. Maybe it's just old age setting in.  Anyway, thanks again.

Watch tv and play on the computer

My evenings entertainment is BED.  I get up around 4:30 or so and usually watch tv for awhile before I head to $4.  Then it's work about 8:30 and home usually about 7:30 or 8.  I'm trying to leave earlier...:)

Weekends are $4, then Sprouts, Central Market, Williams Sonoma, Costco and then home.  Sometimes it's thrift store shopping.  Sunday, $4....and home.

That's my week.  No men in it.  I've been there, done that, and frankly, not sure I want the t-shirt again.

Girlfriends are good.

Janet

Janet

What is $4??  Must be something good if you get up that early to go there. 

Barbara,

I call Starbucks $4 because you can't get in and out for less than.

There's a group of us who have met at $4 and we continue to go every morning of our life unless we are sick, dead, or out of town.  I've been two of the three and wished for the third on occasion.

Being a single gal, it's good to find a 'place' where you can go and socialize and enjoy.  About 20 of our Sistahs have been in my $4.   Wish they'd come again.

Janet

I recently met a man through Yahoo personals. He asked if we could correspond so I said sure. So his next correspondence was "can we meet at Pantera one evening?". I didn't like Pantera pre-WLS ... lol. Oh well, at least he didn't invite me to his place or a bar. Nothing ventured nothing gained I guess. It's hard to get up any enthusiasm though considering my past dates. My idea of dinner is not Pantera ... lol. At least I am getting OUT. I hope I can handle some kind of their soup? I'll be a cheap date for sure (with lots of screaming kids running around for atmosphere).

Now Susan. As far as those kind of places go, Panera is probably upscale.  I know you can't get out of there very cheap.  I don't like it much either but their soups are ok.  So when do you meet this guy?  I want all the gory details after you see him. I am seriously considering trying the online thing to meet people but I want a few of your stories first. I'm a chicken.

Barbara,

I've been a cyber-**** for years....since 1996... it's fine if you follow the rules.

NEVER ever go anywhere the first couple of times that is 'private'.  Beware if he asks you to his house and don't let him in yours.  Be AWARE that if you invite him IN that he may have other plans or think you do.  No man gets past the vinyl at my front door. AND if we get as far as I'll make us a pot of coffee, it's just a pot of coffee.  Until I know who I'm talking to and spending time with there is NOTHING going on...NOTHING.

Anyone can keep a game face for a little while...

Janet

ok, cyber **** ha ha!  you haven't met anyone worth keeping?  Don't you have any good stories to tell me?  Which sites do you think are the best?