tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36144724206584598032023-07-17T22:09:15.308-07:00Dating Again @ 37A help guide to those who are dating again. Hope, faith, & love. Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger33125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3614472420658459803.post-82143804480975674572012-11-04T03:07:00.002-08:002012-11-04T03:07:23.531-08:00<a href="http://pinterest.com/ilovemybucky/beautiful-couples/">http://pinterest.com/ilovemybucky/beautiful-couples/</a><br />
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<b>I love Pinterest. You can create manifestation boards of what you really want in life. Found this one last week, I really love it. I looks really addictive. </b>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3614472420658459803.post-44953880825587158042012-11-04T02:46:00.003-08:002012-11-04T03:12:46.760-08:00<b>It's been a while since I wrote my last post. My main purpose in writing this blog was to somehow help those that are in the dating world. It can be a lot of fun, and at the same time a little scary. </b><br />
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<b>Since January, I have been living with my boyfriend. The Engineer I found on Match. He made all of my efforts worth it. It was a lot of work to find him, but I am so happy I did date so many people. That is how you figure out what you like, and what doesn't click with you. Now that I have found him, I am giving him 100% effort to making this work. </b><br />
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<b>At the same time, I am working on forgiveness of my past offenders. I don't think a person should dwell on the past, but I have certainly learned from it. The past helps me to appreciate things my current boo does, that I have never before. In the past I took a lot of things for granted.</b><br />
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<b>During this past week, dealing with Hurricane Sandy has been very challenging. But when a crisis arises, you can really get the chance to know someone really well. Communication is key. This is very cliche to say, but it holds true. </b><br />
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<b>Look for the good in people, and forgive. Don't let your past dictate your future. :) Be well and save everyone. </b><br />
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<b>Special love goes out to New Jersey, my childhood home and love. </b>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3614472420658459803.post-57264184126909782182012-01-03T16:56:00.000-08:002012-01-03T16:56:25.537-08:00When you are single, you learn to lead with your gut...Just like when someone is walking down the street that seems shady, and you get that weird feeling in your gut to run, single people learn to follow that same instinct when dating. Here are a couple of scenarios I have run into, that required hasty gutsy kind of last minute decisions:<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="text-decoration: underline;"><b>Rick the &%$@</b></span>- Rick from online dating asked for my number. I gave it to him, and he called me on a Saturday afternoon. I was busy, and didn't realize he had left a message. I never listen to my cell phone messages, who does?? On Sunday I get a text, then a phone call. Rick decided to argue with me for about twenty minutes about how rude I was, and that I left a bad taste in his mouth for not getting back to him sooner. I ended the phone conversation, and decided I should not have even spoke to him past five minutes. That evening he emailed me, still going on about how rude I was. My instinctual answer back was simple,"Sorry you feel this way, God bless you, and take care." I decided to take the high road on that one. <br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="text-decoration: underline;"><b>The Architect</b></span>- He was a nice guy, but one thing really disturbed me. He didn't give me a Christmas card. He showed me an empty Christmas card and said "This is for you, but I didn't fill it out yet." What does this tell me? He has nothing to say, hence, he is not that into me. We were supposed to spend New Years Eve together, but I didn't want to start the new year with someone who was going to be old news. I moved on. He admitted in a text that he wasn't that into me, but I don't know if that was anger talking, or it was really true. <br />
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<b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="text-decoration: underline;">The Engineer-</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"> (AKA my exboyfriend) I simply wanted to see how he was doing. I texted him hello. His texts were so lovable and amazing, I made a last minute decision to see him again. My gut said go with how you feel. I missed him so much, and I trust him. He may be equal to Mr. Big from Sex and the City. </span></span></b>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3614472420658459803.post-5739044525066867322011-12-17T06:28:00.000-08:002011-12-17T06:28:33.102-08:00Guardian Angel....I was having this dream the other night. I was in a car that fell into a lake or body of water, and I was drowning. Then, this beautiful angel came out of nowhere to save me...<br />
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At that same moment, serious, I heard a noise in my living room. A bunch of my books were knocked off my shelf, but separated from the rest, lying alone in the <span class="Apple-style-span" style="text-decoration: underline;">middle</span> of the room, was the book entitled "Angels and Demons". <br />
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I really feel this was a sign, that my guardian angel is watching over me. I get signs all the time. Makes me feel special. :)Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3614472420658459803.post-2594430805787157852011-12-17T06:22:00.000-08:002011-12-17T06:22:13.085-08:00I Corinthians 13.....LOVE.....<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="text-decoration: underline;">This passage from the Bible reminds me of what I am looking for in my life.....</span></b><br />
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Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. <sup class="versenum" id="en-NIV-28671" style="font-size: 0.65em; font-weight: bold; line-height: normal; vertical-align: text-top;">5</sup> It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. <sup class="versenum" id="en-NIV-28672" style="font-size: 0.65em; font-weight: bold; line-height: normal; vertical-align: text-top;">6</sup> Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. <sup class="versenum" id="en-NIV-28673" style="font-size: 0.65em; font-weight: bold; line-height: normal; vertical-align: text-top;">7</sup> It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.<br />
<sup class="versenum" id="en-NIV-28674" style="font-size: 0.65em; font-weight: bold; line-height: normal; vertical-align: text-top;">8</sup> Love never fails. But where there are prophecies, they will cease; where there are tongues, they will be stilled; where there is knowledge, it will pass away. <sup class="versenum" id="en-NIV-28675" style="font-size: 0.65em; font-weight: bold; line-height: normal; vertical-align: text-top;">9</sup> For we know in part and we prophesy in part, <sup class="versenum" id="en-NIV-28676" style="font-size: 0.65em; font-weight: bold; line-height: normal; vertical-align: text-top;">10</sup> but when completeness comes, what is in part disappears. <sup class="versenum" id="en-NIV-28677" style="font-size: 0.65em; font-weight: bold; line-height: normal; vertical-align: text-top;">11</sup> When I was a child, I talked like a child, I thought like a child, I reasoned like a child. When I became a man, I put the ways of childhood behind me. <sup class="versenum" id="en-NIV-28678" style="font-size: 0.65em; font-weight: bold; line-height: normal; vertical-align: text-top;">12</sup> For now we see only a reflection as in a mirror; then we shall see face to face. Now I know in part; then I shall know fully, even as I am fully known.<br />
<sup class="versenum" id="en-NIV-28679" style="font-size: 0.65em; font-weight: bold; line-height: normal; vertical-align: text-top;">13</sup> And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love.<br />
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Also, I have a forgive list, and a prayer list. If you are reading my blog, you are on my prayer list. I wish all of you loads of health, wealth, and happiness in 2012. Love you all!!!!!!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3614472420658459803.post-86024154299500978512011-12-10T07:57:00.001-08:002011-12-10T07:57:39.782-08:00Chivalry<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ykf0dtw8OYc&feature=related">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ykf0dtw8OYc&feature=related</a><br />
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Mr. Darcey and Elizabeth dancing. :)Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3614472420658459803.post-34554177496546883632011-12-10T07:44:00.001-08:002011-12-10T07:45:09.299-08:00Bruno Mars....It Will Rain...<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W-w3WfgpcGg">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W-w3WfgpcGg</a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3614472420658459803.post-61494670591512601262011-12-10T07:26:00.000-08:002011-12-10T07:26:53.323-08:00The ArchitectHe has been texting and calling, every day. I even tempted him to go get coffee, and he moved his schedule to meet me for a brief date. We are supposed to hang out on Sunday for date number three, which I believe will happen because he keeps referring to it as a positive thing. I am going to take a guess he is seeing other people, because he made the date for Sunday, not Friday or Saturday. Saturday is THE night for a date with someone. Although he seems like a hard worker, when it interferes with weekends, I get weary. His sense of humor is awesome. When we talk, I am always laughing. Humor indicates intelligence in a man, and can also mean people are on the save mental wave length. You have to be able to laugh together. We also have music, movies, and other small things in common. <div><br />
</div><div>I am trying to keep in mind the great qualities my <b>best friends</b> have, and searching for this in my ideal guy:</div><div>humor of course, intelligence, loves family, spiritual, healthy lifestyle, text and email humorous items, shopping, movies, wine, community (someone who is charitable), loves children, patient, sensitive, and <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="text-decoration: underline;">positive.</span></b> </div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3614472420658459803.post-90862125112677747952011-11-29T17:12:00.000-08:002011-11-29T17:13:07.335-08:00A date in Target...What made the date with the Cable Guy different and fun? I was discussing with him how I love doing laundry. I don't know what it is, the process is very soothing to me. I was explaining how I only like one detergent, Tide with Febreeze- it has a purple cap. The smell of the detergent, folding warm laundry right out of the dryer, love it!<br />
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I explained,"Target is right across the way, why don't we go there and just walk around?" We had so much fun. We walked the isles, avoided the drug store section for obvious reasons, and laughed at some of the items on display. <br />
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This said a lot about him. I actually like when a guy just goes with it, unplanned. Spontaneous is romantic. Planned or cliche date activities can really get boring. Another thing I liked, he carried the detergent for me. This may seem really small and unimportant, but it's the little things that really matter to me. Chivalry is not dead.<br />
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*This post is for you Kelly. xoxoUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3614472420658459803.post-40952248226274586042011-11-26T20:07:00.000-08:002011-11-26T20:07:55.156-08:00The Cable Guy..I have a first date tomorrow afternoon with the Cable Guy. We are just meeting for a drink. What I like most about him is he has a great sense of humor. He is understanding my sarcasm, and has witty comebacks. His profile reads he is a widower, and I don't plan on asking him the story. I believe this would be disrespectful. I don't believe in talking about exes on dates, but does this go for exes whom have passed away? This is going to be an interesting date.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3614472420658459803.post-90033946565832653382011-11-22T13:15:00.000-08:002011-11-22T13:15:50.936-08:00To keep notes, or not to keep notes....When emailing/texting/speaking to new prospects, should a girl keep notes on each guy so she doesn't get confused? Absolutely. One evening last year I was speaking to two different guys in one night. When I said good night to the second guy, I said the <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="text-decoration: underline;">wrong name</span></b>. He said,"That was the last guy you spoke to tonight."(no laughter) What did I learn from this scenario? <br />
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A) Never talk to more than one guy in one night.<br />
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C) Keep brief notes on the background and name of each guy. I even create a code name for each, as shown in previous blogs.<br />
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When a guy tapers off, I cross them off my list, and look to add on another one. Peace, love, and kisses. :)Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3614472420658459803.post-91072464657678109612011-11-20T05:51:00.000-08:002011-11-20T05:51:11.463-08:00Sawyer from Lost....HOT...<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?NR=1&v=Ueso0V3Kbkc">http://www.youtube.com/watch?NR=1&v=Ueso0V3Kbkc</a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3614472420658459803.post-34627314260084124622011-11-20T05:43:00.001-08:002011-11-20T05:44:14.471-08:00The Secret...totally works...<a href="http://thesecret.tv/">http://thesecret.tv/</a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3614472420658459803.post-3804687602908479472011-11-20T01:47:00.000-08:002011-11-20T01:47:24.029-08:00When they want your cell number with no conversation...When men go straight for the cell phone number, they only want one thing. Also, if you they ask you out for that same exact evening, this also indicates they want one thing. What I am expecting a <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="text-decoration: underline;">nice </span></b>guy to do is ask questions, talk about himself in a positive way, and feel out any suggestions for a date. <br />
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Nice guys will be patient, and not rush any aspect of the dating process. Woman create the pace, and are in control of the situation. If it does get to the point of speaking on the phone, I will keep the conversation brief. After fifteen minutes, I will say I have to go walk my dog. <br />
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Asking questions is so important during the email process, but not too much. I like to pass along 3 or 4 emails, then if he seems normal, I give my number to him. If too much is said, nothing is left for the date.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3614472420658459803.post-83955590560397124912011-11-16T19:07:00.000-08:002011-11-16T19:07:30.268-08:00Dating break....overOk, I have been dating one guy for six months. We are both moving on. I am about to sign up again on Match, getting ready to ride the dating cycle again. I am rethinking my profile and pictures at this point. I am ready to write about my new adventures. People actually love hearing my stories. I am glad to keep track of the fun dates that go astray. As I speak to fellow singles, I have realized I am definitely not alone. I know what I want, so this makes my search a little easier. This sounds lame, but my guy is going to have to be a religious dog lover. The end.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3614472420658459803.post-81050149205949541082011-04-17T09:05:00.000-07:002011-04-17T09:05:41.653-07:00The boxer who threw a left hook...For weeks, I have been eyeing up this cute guy in my boxing class. First it was a smile, then a "how are you"plus a smile, and so on. Finally, last week, we had some conversation and mild flirtation before class. I was really looking forward to seeing him today, and get my flirt on, possible give out my number. Test the waters.<br />
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I am early, with my coffee. My hair is done, my makeup looks good. I have my best looking workout outfit on. Was waiting for class to start. He arrives early, I yell over to him "You going to make trouble today or what?" He smiled, and then came over. I am thinking this is good. Now we are cooking. I asked him about his job, he mentioned not being able to go out last night. (This sounds single) No ring. Okay, I am thinking looking really good. I slipped into the conversation I was not married. My other guy friends from the gym come in, and they assemble around us. <br />
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Steve goes, "Hey, where is your wife today?" I remained smiling, and continued the conversation with my guyfriends trying to act like nothing just happened. In my mind I was saying to myself,"No way. I can't believe this. Next time, get some facts before you put the moves on anyone." This was dating lesson #345 in the past eight months. <br />
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I still think he's cute punching the bag. I guess I'll just have to look at him like a new pair of shoes in a store window from now on. :) He usually lingers after classes.... not today though, which I found very interesting.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3614472420658459803.post-87239339992350411192011-04-11T19:51:00.001-07:002011-04-11T19:53:17.205-07:00Great Advice..<a href="http://www.beliefnet.com/Inspiration/2005/05/Face-Your-Fear.aspx">http://www.beliefnet.com/Inspiration/2005/05/Face-Your-Fear.aspx</a><br />
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My favorite quote from this article, "<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-size: 14px;">I will not die the death of loneliness by being afraid to love and afraid to get hurt." This makes a lot of sense. </span><br />
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How to get a guy to notice you...Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3614472420658459803.post-54305150661050311772011-04-11T19:24:00.000-07:002011-04-11T19:24:01.580-07:00Being Single....Well, to update my blog, nothing really crazy has been going on. I have been very picky about who I email/talk to. Between all of this weading out of men, I have been actually finding some interesting people. So normal, I don't even have names for them!<br />
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This dating thing might actually be fun :) Being single is wonderful. It has it's advantages. I have been reading "The Secret", and created a vision board. I couldn't believe the pictures I was choosing to throw onto this thing. I truly believe if you visualize what you want, it will be granted. Matthew 21:22 states, "If<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #001320; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;"> you believe, you will receive whatever you ask for in prayer." I truly believe this. Also, I have not been looking enough at all of the graces I have in my life, and there are many. There is so much to be grateful for. Even though I have been speaking to interesting people, I have been really focusing on being comfortable and proud of my single status. I have made friends with myself, whom I can always count on :) Whether I get a date or not, I have been really happy. Also, I have been catching up on my sleep. </span><br />
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The Zookeeper worked at a famous Zoo which we all know and love, very nice person. There were just too many differences between us. Our one commonality was that we both love animals, that was it. We didn't meet, I didn't want to waste our time. He texted me at lunch about my day, and I just responded in a positive way,"Sorry, I think you are a really cool guy, but we don't have a lot in common. Good luck on your search." He responded, "I kinda thought so". I hope he finds his prime-mate, get it! lol.<br />
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The Republican is also a very nice person, he loves history. As a matter of fact, during our first date, he was taking something out of his wallet. I flinched because I thought maybe it was shaped like a condom, it wasn't. It was an antique coin from 1778. When he asked why I flinched, I told him my thoughts, and he said,"What kind of dates have you been on??" How do I know he is a Republican? He told me so within the first hour of our meeting. Doesn't this go against one of the cardinal rules of dating? No talk of politics, for a very long time. <br />
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When I told guyfriend number two about his political stance, his response was "Where do you find these guys?"Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3614472420658459803.post-36005658275688954042011-02-17T18:27:00.000-08:002011-02-17T18:28:41.690-08:00Online dating rule...<a href="http://www.youtube.com/user/wickydkewl#p/u/9/KweRGW39T84">http://www.youtube.com/user/wickydkewl#p/u/9/KweRGW39T84</a><br />
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CD then proceeded to attempt a text <span class="Apple-style-span" style="text-decoration: underline;">conversation</span> with me, telling me about his weekend. I haven't <b>heard </b>(literally) from him yet, maybe he's out camping and his phone connection is too choppy. I appreciate the kind gesture of wishing me a HVD. :)Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3614472420658459803.post-83585183259642089602011-02-13T11:08:00.000-08:002011-02-13T11:28:24.701-08:00Guyfriend one, two and three vs. hoards of women....Lately, as I have mentioned before, I have a lot of guyfriends. I am observing up close certain behaviors, and their relationships with other women. It has been <span class="Apple-style-span" style="text-decoration: underline;">very</span> interesting. They have no problem sharing this information with me, and are actually proud of their stories, lol. I really appreciate their input.<br />
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I truly believe it might be easier for men to pick up loads of women, one for each day of the week. I just noticed this trend. In the past two weeks, GF1 and GF2 have had eight to ten dates, two or three of which they now see more consistently. GF3 has his own vibe going. Observe:<br />
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GF1 every night of the week is going out, dating women. He can't get enough activity. GF1 has a girl he sees two to three times per week, then he also is seeing this other girl about once a week. In between, he attends bars and other places, hooking up left and right very easily.<br />
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GF2 has two women fighting over him. He was just seeing this one woman, who he kind of cooled it off with. Then in the same environment he started seeing another girl. Girl one picked up on girl two. While he started speaking and flirting with girl one again, while girl two waited patiently on the other side of the room drinking her coffee watching. Girl two already has a boyfriend. Also, on the weekend, GF2 goes out and hooks up with other women.<br />
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GF3 doesn't even try to go out and get women, they just seem to find him, even on facebook. He just sits back and lets them flock to him in numbers. He is more choosey with whom he goes out with, and only dates the most worthy candidates. He could be shopping in a store, then women just come up to him and give him their number. <br />
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There is a lot I am not mentioning here, such as other behaviors their "dates" participate in. Let's just say women are very competitive in the dating world, as we should be.<br />
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Is this what dating really is? I was just wondering. Or is it the Valentines Day rush?? lol I just love hearing their stories, so I can measure my own dating practices against these hoards of women :)Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1