Departing Ends Anew
In a week he will be gone and although I know he will return… I am starting to feel a little sad. I know that I have a busy month ahead of me; however, in just a few short months.. he’s become the one that I want to go to…
Dedicated Evasive Automatic
This morning while getting ready I caught a few minutes of The Recruit with Al Pacino…more or less the movie is about the training of CIA Agents and the twists and turns are constant. First you think that Layla really did get cut from the school only to realize that it was…
Living Small
There are big moments in our life, where all we can do is ‘live small’… almost microscopic. Sure, we’ll pick up, join in and get with the program; however, in certain situations and for undefined amounts of time, there is validity in just pulling back, taking stock. If you’re a…
Let Him Run His Race
Don’t Ever Assume
It’s never easy when you meet someone new to really ‘know’ what it is that they are thinking. Yes, you can ask; however, there are certain situations in which that state of unknown is sort of appealing. I’ve never been one to play hard to get or coy, when it…
Online Dating No, No!
In my profile I have posted that I am interested in meeting Caucasian males… I do not have a laundry list of requirements; however, that’s a big one. I’ve recently received a slew of emails from Black Men telling me how disappointed they are… or that some women have avoided…
Does Everything Align
One of the funniest things about meeting new people is ‘thinking’ that you have your preference list all thought out; however, there’s always the possibility that you meet someone where you have absolutely nothing in common. Sure, you can share a few likes i.e. chili, political view and being left-handed,…
The Red Dragon, Drag On… My Date With A Muppet
I went on a date last night… his picture was a little odd; however, I am not a fan of all of my pictures either…so I went with it. Well, I need to rethink my approach. We decided to meet and when he showed up, he was in the brightest…
Traveling Home
Well, it’s my last official day in Canada as I will be driving home today; however, I have the luxury of taking my sweet time as I travel back. I have a few stops to make along the way and am in no real hurry to get home…but, I do…
Petty Betty
Well, I was finally able to get ‘most’ of my stuff from Mr. Cute; however, it was bittersweet… the drive appeared A LOT longer than it did when he was in my good graces; however, nonetheless, my items were in MY possession and I did not have to see him,…
Eagle
This was taken right after picking up a perch from the lake… there was a Seagull that ‘thought’ it had a meal; however, the powerful gusts made by an Eagle’s wings indicated to the Seagull that it should drop the fish. It did. I’ve shot this Eagle for several years…
Snapper
Snapping Turtles have always been a fascination of mine; however, with Animal Planet’s show Call of the Wildman the allure of the Snapping Turtle has been reinvigorated! I have not seen many up close; however, this one pictured to the left was very close! I was not only able to…
Headed North
Well, it was all set, I was going to Canada for a week of R, F & R…Rest, Fishing & Relaxation… overly excited to get there I wanted to leave at 4 AM.. I was traveling solo, so there was absolutely no reason as to why I could not make…
Retiring Mr. Cute
Well, it’s been a good run and in truth there were a few isolated exceptional moments; however, those do not make up for the consistent behaviors that were all too hard to endure. So, with enthusiasm and excitement I announce that Mr. Cute will no longer be a subject of…
Jail Date
I’ll see him when he gets out of jail! Who knew that someone I could feel so connected to would be in jail? We’ve spent countless hours on the phone and with each call it is more exciting than the last! In many ways I feel as if I’ve known…
Love
A man was wandering around in a field, thinking about how good his wife had been to him and how fortunate he was to have her. He asked God, “Why did you make her so kind-hearted?” The Lord responded, “So you could love her, my son.” “Why did you make…
Make A List…..
It’s no secret that Mr. Cute has positioned himself in the No Way category; however, the audacity of this person is simply comical. I recently made a request for the rest of my ‘stuff’ and his reply was to provide a list. Now, that would make perfect sense if we…
The Bipolar Contractor
One of the most arduous tasks is that of hiring someone to work on your home…OK, I admit I turned to Craigslist because I was hoping to make the situation mutually beneficial. Times are tough for a lot of people and it was my hope that my luck of finding…
I Don’t Need Roller Coasters
Yesterday….
The movie The Wedding Singer was funny; however, not necessarily my favorite, YET, there’s a classic line that recent events has played over and over in my head… It was after Robby was stood up at the altar… his girlfriend stated that she could not marry him because he was…
Another Dating Fail!
With school starts fast approaching I sort of feel like I’ve got a brand-new box of crayons… with my new approach to dating; however, this latest venture has proven to be, well – dismal, at best. I’m keeping my head up and my options open, yet, I had a very…
Determined, Stupid OR Both?
The definition of insanity is doing the same things expecting different results; however, I have a new approach and although I may be returning to the same dating site… thanks to the advice of my friends and the new & improved self-discovery trail I am not necessarily going at it…
Nothing Ventured, Nothing Gained
I cannot recall who said.. you miss 100% of the chances you never take or something like that… I suppose, I could go the extra mile and Google it…OK, done… I was ‘off’ a bit… You miss one hundred percent of the shots you don’t take. ― Wayne Gretzky Way to…
He’s Fishing, Just Not In His Boat
It’s true that coming across his POF profile while I thought we were still dating shocked me a bit; however, now, he’s back in full-swing… I cannot quite put my finger on the actual date in which he un-hid it; however, I know it was after his golf tournament… I…
I Earned My WTF Were You Thinking Badge
If dating was setup like the Girl Scouts….I would have recently earned my WTF Were You Thinking Badge! I would have had it a few days ago; however, my recent text exchange with Mr. Cute solidified it. For moments, OK, days I toiled with his comment… We would have been…
I Put The “Fun” IN Funeral
Based on the several losses I’ve experienced recently I started to think about my own funeral service. What would I want done? Who would handle it? Would I want to be seen or is cremation the answer? In all seriousness, I would want to create the picture boards…. there are…
He Talked, Well, Does Text Count?
As we end the month of July… it became abundantly clear to me… I need to separate from Mr. Cute… I sent the text again and this time low & behold I received a reply… and it was a fueled one too… he had finally shared a few pieces of…
31st
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Finally!
Truth be told, I left a few things at Mr. Cute’s… as I was removing most of my stuff to just give him a little room; however, it’s been 2 weeks and a day since we’ve spoken and I’ve come to terms with his unique way of saying he’s done. This was…
Stumped!?!?!
A dear friend of mine recently read my ‘cards’ and the primary theme was that in order for me to get out of the ‘rut’ I am in, that I needed to do something for myself. It did not have to be a big thing, nor did it require tons…
28th
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The Process
I’ve been going through the process… can’t really call it a break-up process, because the crux of not talking with one another makes it near impossible to know what is really going on. This forces one to just decide on their own… not an ideal situation, but, since we are…
27th
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As I Work It Through
Life has a way of working out, despite the pain you feel I thought that I had met the one, in truth he wasn’t real He had the right outer core and there were some nuggets held within But, when faced with certain situations, he held it all close in…
The Voice Mail Queen
I have someone that I know who is the undisputed Voice Mail Queen… this may be an incorrect title; however, she is quite creative. Perhaps Voice Mail Sniper would be a more fitting title; however, Queen has such an elegant ring to it! Voice mail is a huge step-up from…
26th
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25th
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Craigslist
If you’ve ever had a few minutes, I strongly encourage you to check out the Personals Section on Craigslist NOT TO FIND YOUR MATE… I came across these out of curiosity as I was looking for a lawnmower… WOW! If you ever wondered where the Serial Killers of the World…
Body By Vi – A Working Weight Loss Story
For the past 7 months give or take I’ve been on the Body By Vi system. I’m not one to buy into much fad or multi-level stuff; however, a dear trusted & respected relative, my Aunt Jenean said that she was on it and I thought I’d give it a…
Holding Out For A Hero – Sick & Tired of Dealing With Zero
As a very young person when Footloose came out.. this song really called to me. I, like my friends would sing it to the nth degree; however, now I find myself really living each and every word. I am not necessarily holding out; however, in truth I want a hero……
Another Chance
If you are given another chance to see someone that you have not seen in a long time… TAKE IT and say what you feel. To the Christison’s, The Swann’s and the many other members… I love you, I enjoy the laughter, the tears and well, being a part of…
I’ll Pray For You – Sara Evans…..
If you’ve never heard this song by Sara Evans, I strongly encourage you to take a listen here….I frantically searched for my CD that Sara had signed; however, could not find it…yet, I was able to locate it on YouTube, like anything else these days…everything is electronic…yet, music can sometimes…
When They Leave
When someone passes on and leaves this earth… are they really gone? It is true that people who no longer breathe air in are in essence ‘gone’ yet, are they really? If you remember their laugh, how they made you feel, what they said and the way they were on…
Border Patrol, It’s Not Just For The South
How on earth could someone stick & stay so tightly to their position? Simple, they are aware of their boundaries. For over a week I’ve been blathering on about how Mr. Cute has stated: “I don’t want to talk.” He never truly wavered on this and any conversation was short…
Am I A Dog?
I have a pretty good overall demeanor, most that have met me sense that I am independent, capable, intelligent and kind; however, it has been said more than once that they would never want to cross me. I say that because that is what I’ve been told and in truth,…
Dating, Mating, Debating, Waiting
It’s no secret that I am entering into the world of dating; however, I sprinted through that step and found someone that I completely meshed with. The flurry of rushing through some, now known very important steps has placed me in the debating stage… perhaps that is where he was…
I’d Rather Be Alone & Lonely, Than Lonely & With Someone
I’ve said this a time or two before, usually to someone else that was going through a bad break-up or difficult relationship; however, until recently I did not realize that I was full of crap! For the past week or two, not only have I felt lonely with Mr. Cute,…
Stuff
I took a stand, sort of….after 5 days of no-contact (our schedule was daily) I felt that I should collect my ‘stuff’ at Mr. Cute’s place. I decided to do it, so that I would not have the urge to get something I needed. He had said that he didn’t…
Radiance Abound
I’ve been the reader/follower of many relationship blogs… and I have learned some invaluable things… yet, what I have learned most is that there are more blogs about issues than about successes. I totally understand that someone else’s joy amidst your pain or confusion may be hard to stomach; however,…
Friday the 13th
This post is being written a few days in advance; however, it will be published on the title day! As I’ve gone through the very early part of this week… there’s been silence. It’s been difficult for me to endure; however, my writing has allowed me a little pause…