I thought this was funny so wanted to share - please keep in mind there was a picture of 2 wine glasses attached to the message:
Hello there,
How are you 2nite? Are you ready 4 Xmas? lol..
Oh yes sirree.....I'm ready for Christmas - LOL LOL LOL
I'm glad the question of my readiness for the holiday made him "laugh out loud" and I hope it does you as well.
From my DOG to your DOG (anyone else who reads this write a dating blog???) HAPPY HOLIDAYS!! LOL LOL LOL LOL LOL LOL!!!!
Date Me! (I heard from the fella the other night and we're going out again...yay!)
Thursday, December 23, 2010
Wednesday, December 22, 2010
Patience Is An M-F'in Virtue
You go out with someone and have a good time. You say goodbye and then.....you wait. You wait to see if that person will contact you again. You run every detail of the date over and over in your mind. You start second....third guessing yourself. Should I have said that?.....Not said that?.....Said more? You wait How long do you wait? How long do you wait before you move on? Should you call?....email?....text?.....or just wait?......
Dating is fun! Oy!
DATE ME!
Dating is fun! Oy!
DATE ME!
Friday, December 17, 2010
William6969
William6969....what is your deal? You contact me on 2 different dating sites but don't remember us emailing? You use words like "Kisses" and "thinking of you............wish you were here next to me."......"counting the minutes to see you............ I will be your man."....You title your email "Us". But you don't remember emailing me?! Do you remember me telling you that I don't feel comfortable hearing those things HAVING NEVER MET YOU?! Do you remember me emailing that I'm not interested continuing to email? Maybe the next site you contact me on you'll remember. Or maybe not and I'll get another stunner of correspondence from you. Fingers crossed.
Have a nice holiday, William6969.
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Have a nice holiday, William6969.
DATE ME!
Wednesday, December 8, 2010
You Gotta Be Fast To Date
Ah speed dating.....it's been awhile. And now I know why. It's painful!
Went last night with my friend. Thought it was good that we didn't sit right next to each other otherwise I think we would have been cracking jokes and rolling our eyes at each other all night. At least this way the fellas had a fighting chance....well, sort of.
Let's just put it this way: When one of the most unattractive guys in the room claims that the girls are way better than the men, you know you have a problem.
HIGHLIGHTS:
Ruben: Oh Ruben......nice, short (about 5'4"), talkative.....sold Sony tv's to corporations (had my mother been the one speed dating I think we would have found our match!)....and just an awkward guy. Nice enough though....
Drunk Guy: (Don't remember his name but I think he was wearing a rug) 'nuff said
Chris: Was wearing a one piece outdoor jumpsuit like he just came in from working streets and sanitation. The guy was all jokes. Said he worked for the Gambino family.....you know....the syndicate.....(Ugh, yeah....I know)....Ah, I'm just kidding (Yep...really funny). Said he travels....well, I want to go to Miami....then the Caribbean....So, you've never traveled?....No, but in a few months. Said he lives in Chicago....Oh, where in Chicago?.....Well, I'm moving to Chicago.....in a few months. Said he likes dogs....Do you own a dog.....No, but I will in a few months....a doberman. Huh. A lot is going to happen to Chris...IN A FEW MONTHS.
Observation: I sat on my hands almost the whole night. Not sure why I did this but it felt comfortable. Then I put on gloves. One part of me did it because my hands were cold. Another because I was afraid of getting germs from the dudes.
Overall I got 2 matches and these honestly were stretch matches (meaning I stretched it to find a couple guys I would want to see again). My friend also got 2 matches and lo and behold we both chose the same guy. We'll see how it all plays out but at this writing I'm not worried.
I will not be speed dating again....at least not this year (only 3 more weeks left in 2010?...well, you know......)
DATE ME!
Went last night with my friend. Thought it was good that we didn't sit right next to each other otherwise I think we would have been cracking jokes and rolling our eyes at each other all night. At least this way the fellas had a fighting chance....well, sort of.
Let's just put it this way: When one of the most unattractive guys in the room claims that the girls are way better than the men, you know you have a problem.
HIGHLIGHTS:
Ruben: Oh Ruben......nice, short (about 5'4"), talkative.....sold Sony tv's to corporations (had my mother been the one speed dating I think we would have found our match!)....and just an awkward guy. Nice enough though....
Drunk Guy: (Don't remember his name but I think he was wearing a rug) 'nuff said
Chris: Was wearing a one piece outdoor jumpsuit like he just came in from working streets and sanitation. The guy was all jokes. Said he worked for the Gambino family.....you know....the syndicate.....(Ugh, yeah....I know)....Ah, I'm just kidding (Yep...really funny). Said he travels....well, I want to go to Miami....then the Caribbean....So, you've never traveled?....No, but in a few months. Said he lives in Chicago....Oh, where in Chicago?.....Well, I'm moving to Chicago.....in a few months. Said he likes dogs....Do you own a dog.....No, but I will in a few months....a doberman. Huh. A lot is going to happen to Chris...IN A FEW MONTHS.
Observation: I sat on my hands almost the whole night. Not sure why I did this but it felt comfortable. Then I put on gloves. One part of me did it because my hands were cold. Another because I was afraid of getting germs from the dudes.
Overall I got 2 matches and these honestly were stretch matches (meaning I stretched it to find a couple guys I would want to see again). My friend also got 2 matches and lo and behold we both chose the same guy. We'll see how it all plays out but at this writing I'm not worried.
I will not be speed dating again....at least not this year (only 3 more weeks left in 2010?...well, you know......)
DATE ME!
Monday, November 22, 2010
The Price Of Love
Today a dude asked me if I like being taken care of? Do I like purses and shoes? If so, he'd like to "take care of me". I told him I had a good job and that he probably could find someone else who'd appreciate his gifts more than I. He's 31 and looking for casual sex but will make it worth your while by buying you a nice pair of shoes. I'm sure at least one of my loyal readers will find this arrangement to be fabulous, but I just don't. Not only does someone asking me this not appeal to me but it totally turns me off. Now....if he asked me if he could buy me unlimited sushi then we may have had a deal. But a pair of Manolos? Not so much.
Date Me!
Date Me!
Saturday, November 13, 2010
I Missed You, My DOG!
I keep forgetting about my DOG. I'm sorry. I'll try and be better.
UPDATES:
I went out with a 27 yr old dork. Nice but I think he's a little short of a full house. I told him I wouldn't be interested in a second date. (He asked) I continue to get text messages from him asking how I am and wanting to know if I ever want to meet up again. Um....the answer is "no" but he just doesn't get it. I'm being text stalked by a dork.
A fella that I never met but emailed a lot with told me he was going to Indonesia so could only meet me on a Sunday (I was out of town at the time) and today I get an email from him telling me he has started seeing someone. SHOCKING. This is a fella that is recently divorced. He had RED FLAG written all over him so in a way it's a relief I don't have to deal with him but I thought the Indonesia line was complete BS and my theory was right.
I met a potential fella. I like him. It's shocking because I don't like a a lot of guys (well, I should rephrase that....I don't CLICK with a lot of them). Anyway, he has this infectious/kind of boisterous personality (and since I'm pretty tightly wound, this could be a good thing for me). He's upbeat and has ambition. He seems to be a hard worker. His type is very different than I usually go for: Blue collar, a little bigger/stockier and he doesn't live in Chicago. But I really think I could like him. He's a good guy. He seems to like me. He makes me laugh. He "gets me". All along I've been saying that I want to find a guy who gets me....who I can really be myself with. I think that's the most important thing for me. Am I attracted to him? I think so. I am. Just not like some of the other guys I've dated. I've been hot for them. Maybe I'll become hot for this one. I hope so. It's new but it seems like we both want to see where it goes. I will continue to meet other guys until I know for sure but at least there's potential. Haven't had potential in a long time.
Date Me! (No more caps....at least for now)
UPDATES:
I went out with a 27 yr old dork. Nice but I think he's a little short of a full house. I told him I wouldn't be interested in a second date. (He asked) I continue to get text messages from him asking how I am and wanting to know if I ever want to meet up again. Um....the answer is "no" but he just doesn't get it. I'm being text stalked by a dork.
A fella that I never met but emailed a lot with told me he was going to Indonesia so could only meet me on a Sunday (I was out of town at the time) and today I get an email from him telling me he has started seeing someone. SHOCKING. This is a fella that is recently divorced. He had RED FLAG written all over him so in a way it's a relief I don't have to deal with him but I thought the Indonesia line was complete BS and my theory was right.
I met a potential fella. I like him. It's shocking because I don't like a a lot of guys (well, I should rephrase that....I don't CLICK with a lot of them). Anyway, he has this infectious/kind of boisterous personality (and since I'm pretty tightly wound, this could be a good thing for me). He's upbeat and has ambition. He seems to be a hard worker. His type is very different than I usually go for: Blue collar, a little bigger/stockier and he doesn't live in Chicago. But I really think I could like him. He's a good guy. He seems to like me. He makes me laugh. He "gets me". All along I've been saying that I want to find a guy who gets me....who I can really be myself with. I think that's the most important thing for me. Am I attracted to him? I think so. I am. Just not like some of the other guys I've dated. I've been hot for them. Maybe I'll become hot for this one. I hope so. It's new but it seems like we both want to see where it goes. I will continue to meet other guys until I know for sure but at least there's potential. Haven't had potential in a long time.
Date Me! (No more caps....at least for now)
Friday, October 29, 2010
A Non-Dating Tidbit Of Info
I have large calves. I'm a large calved girl who likes high boots. Pretty picture, I know. Well, when I did some research I found that Zappos carries a nice selection of "large calved" boots. I was quite pleased and bought myself a fancy pair.
Today I went to put them on and I noticed the tag said "wide shaft". Yes, loyal readers (all 0 to 5 of you) I shall now refer to my calves as Wide Shafts. Oy!
DATE ME! (You know you want to!)
Today I went to put them on and I noticed the tag said "wide shaft". Yes, loyal readers (all 0 to 5 of you) I shall now refer to my calves as Wide Shafts. Oy!
DATE ME! (You know you want to!)
Wednesday, October 13, 2010
My Ex Husband
Well....today the inevitable happened. I got a package for Don Goldman. Ah, Don.....I remember you and your mustache well.
Receiving the package gave me a little tinge in my heart. Brought back some memories both good and bad.
Here's the rub: I was on the phone with Vontage (Didn't even know who they were....I guess it's a phone company??) for 30 minutes fixing a problem that Don got me involved in. I guess he wanted to transfer my number to this provider and in the process I was sent a modem. He used his own credit card but for some reason used my address and phone number. Trying to get this resolved by Vontage (is it Vontage or Vonnage...or Vonage??? I have no clue and frankly have no desire to Google it) was a nightmare. I talked to customer service imbeciles who couldn't understand how I wasn't Don Goldman. They kept asking me to verify my account. The thing is, I never opened an account. Don did. Finally, the problem was resolved.
If Don and I still communicated I would tell him this but because we don't I'm forced to DOG about it.
Good ol Don.
DATE ME!
Receiving the package gave me a little tinge in my heart. Brought back some memories both good and bad.
Here's the rub: I was on the phone with Vontage (Didn't even know who they were....I guess it's a phone company??) for 30 minutes fixing a problem that Don got me involved in. I guess he wanted to transfer my number to this provider and in the process I was sent a modem. He used his own credit card but for some reason used my address and phone number. Trying to get this resolved by Vontage (is it Vontage or Vonnage...or Vonage??? I have no clue and frankly have no desire to Google it) was a nightmare. I talked to customer service imbeciles who couldn't understand how I wasn't Don Goldman. They kept asking me to verify my account. The thing is, I never opened an account. Don did. Finally, the problem was resolved.
If Don and I still communicated I would tell him this but because we don't I'm forced to DOG about it.
Good ol Don.
DATE ME!
Tuesday, September 28, 2010
Plasma TV? Not This Time
Here's a story for ya....
A fella contacts me and seems decent. A suburban fella. We're around the same age (he's 1-2 yrs older) and his profile "reads well"....nice pics (though there appeared to be a stain on his shirt but I didn't let it get to me because while desperation dating we let a lot of those "little things" slide).
We email a bit and then exchange numbers. It takes him awhile to call and when he does he sounds....boring (a lot of them are boring, lemme tell ya but these are DD times so again....I let it slide...)...and kind of depressing. The guy is very self deprecating. He was married and now divorced. He has no money....the biz that he co-owns (kiln repair biz....um WHAT?!) is really slow as the school year just got back in session and that's where they make most of their coin....he lives with a friend of his (rents the basement from him....hello CATCH) and he donates his plasma (yes....you read this correctly) to A) give back to the community as there's no dog shelter by his house and he would normally give back by donating his time to the animals (a very admirable trait in my book!) and B) earn some extra cash ("It's been a slow summer" so he reminded me). Did you know you can make $20-$25 each time you donate plasma? (He does it once a week) A lot of drug addicts do it to earn crack money as they're not as stringent on drugs showing up in your plasma. Huh. I learn something new every day.
Well....I just couldn't stomach talking to him (after 3 times at 15-20 mins a piece of these sad conversations I'd excuse myself to do laundry or work....just to get off the phone! He never once made mention that he'd like to get together so I thought we were going to be phone pals....sad, plasma telling phone pals) and really didn't hear from him for 2 weeks. Then yesterday, out of the blue I get an email telling me that the ball is in my court (I seem to get a lot of these). I write back that I didn't feel that he was ever going to ask me out (I seriously don't like wasting time talking to dudes on the phone when I can be meeting them in person. This is my don't fall in-like theory over email and phone before you meet the person!) so I lost interest. Well, he writes back this long thing about how I work and do laundry way too much and in HIS opinion I shouldn't. I write back, "hilarious" and leave it at that (I really was laughing). He writes me back and I don't read it....just delete it. That'll teach him. Well, I get ANOTHER email today from him. How he doesn't want any ill will exchanged between us. Let's just chalk it up to us not being compatible. Admirable? Yes. ANNOYING? Hell ya. I could have written back to him again but I just let it go. And I blocked him. I have a feeling that if I didn't I'd get another email.....one asking me for my plasma as he needs some more walking around money.
OK....I now know why I'm single. I'm sorry.
DATE ME!
A fella contacts me and seems decent. A suburban fella. We're around the same age (he's 1-2 yrs older) and his profile "reads well"....nice pics (though there appeared to be a stain on his shirt but I didn't let it get to me because while desperation dating we let a lot of those "little things" slide).
We email a bit and then exchange numbers. It takes him awhile to call and when he does he sounds....boring (a lot of them are boring, lemme tell ya but these are DD times so again....I let it slide...)...and kind of depressing. The guy is very self deprecating. He was married and now divorced. He has no money....the biz that he co-owns (kiln repair biz....um WHAT?!) is really slow as the school year just got back in session and that's where they make most of their coin....he lives with a friend of his (rents the basement from him....hello CATCH) and he donates his plasma (yes....you read this correctly) to A) give back to the community as there's no dog shelter by his house and he would normally give back by donating his time to the animals (a very admirable trait in my book!) and B) earn some extra cash ("It's been a slow summer" so he reminded me). Did you know you can make $20-$25 each time you donate plasma? (He does it once a week) A lot of drug addicts do it to earn crack money as they're not as stringent on drugs showing up in your plasma. Huh. I learn something new every day.
Well....I just couldn't stomach talking to him (after 3 times at 15-20 mins a piece of these sad conversations I'd excuse myself to do laundry or work....just to get off the phone! He never once made mention that he'd like to get together so I thought we were going to be phone pals....sad, plasma telling phone pals) and really didn't hear from him for 2 weeks. Then yesterday, out of the blue I get an email telling me that the ball is in my court (I seem to get a lot of these). I write back that I didn't feel that he was ever going to ask me out (I seriously don't like wasting time talking to dudes on the phone when I can be meeting them in person. This is my don't fall in-like theory over email and phone before you meet the person!) so I lost interest. Well, he writes back this long thing about how I work and do laundry way too much and in HIS opinion I shouldn't. I write back, "hilarious" and leave it at that (I really was laughing). He writes me back and I don't read it....just delete it. That'll teach him. Well, I get ANOTHER email today from him. How he doesn't want any ill will exchanged between us. Let's just chalk it up to us not being compatible. Admirable? Yes. ANNOYING? Hell ya. I could have written back to him again but I just let it go. And I blocked him. I have a feeling that if I didn't I'd get another email.....one asking me for my plasma as he needs some more walking around money.
OK....I now know why I'm single. I'm sorry.
DATE ME!
Saturday, September 18, 2010
Proposition
Some 28 yr old just asked me if I'm interested in a younger guy for "fun". Not someone who will sleep around but a friend with benies. Huh.
It just keeps getting better and better.
DATE ME!
It just keeps getting better and better.
DATE ME!
Friday, September 10, 2010
Hello Iran
This year I have really gone out of my comfort zone and have been open to dating guys I would have never dated....even last year. I'm open to short. I'm open to less attractive. I'm open to....a more "international" man.
Today I met an Iranian fella. Literally from Iran and moved here 3 yrs ago. Yes....I am now a true foreign men dater.
This fella is quite nice....cute and young....a Doctor....at NORTHWESTERN.....but let me tell you....his fashion sense? Um.....how shall I put this......very IRANIAN?! I guess maybe it's how I pictured someone from Iran to dress: Guess polo (the logo was mentioned on the shirt and it was tan/black and splotchy), gold chain, skinny black jeans and light tan pointy shoes. Plus there was some sort of tan barn jacket that he removed and then put back on as the air got cooler. Very um......early 90's? Iranian 90's!
He's already asked to see me again. I find him very nice and am interested in his culture but I only see us as friends. He has no family here and in a way I kind of feel bad for him. He has one Iranian friend in Chicago and one Jewish doctor friend (wonder what he's all about????!!!!).
I did notice he kept looking at my hair....like really studying it. Not sure what that was all about but maybe I'll ask if I see him again.
We had a nice time talking culture and politics but I really felt that there was no click....no connection....at least from me. This is what I am lacking. Will I find it? I hope so. Now that I feel like I've gone through all the American men in Chicago and moving onto the foreign gents my odds keep getting slimmer and slimmer.....but I do remain hopeful. At least for tonight.
Oh, he showed me pictures of his family back in Iran and they're truly lovely. And Iran?! Gorgeous! Made me want to go there (but I know I never will).
Oh Oh, and he also smelled.....a bit like Reza's or Andies. He said he really likes to cook. The scent was kind of off putting.
Ugh! I'm going to be single forever. I know. I know.
DATE ME!
Today I met an Iranian fella. Literally from Iran and moved here 3 yrs ago. Yes....I am now a true foreign men dater.
This fella is quite nice....cute and young....a Doctor....at NORTHWESTERN.....but let me tell you....his fashion sense? Um.....how shall I put this......very IRANIAN?! I guess maybe it's how I pictured someone from Iran to dress: Guess polo (the logo was mentioned on the shirt and it was tan/black and splotchy), gold chain, skinny black jeans and light tan pointy shoes. Plus there was some sort of tan barn jacket that he removed and then put back on as the air got cooler. Very um......early 90's? Iranian 90's!
He's already asked to see me again. I find him very nice and am interested in his culture but I only see us as friends. He has no family here and in a way I kind of feel bad for him. He has one Iranian friend in Chicago and one Jewish doctor friend (wonder what he's all about????!!!!).
I did notice he kept looking at my hair....like really studying it. Not sure what that was all about but maybe I'll ask if I see him again.
We had a nice time talking culture and politics but I really felt that there was no click....no connection....at least from me. This is what I am lacking. Will I find it? I hope so. Now that I feel like I've gone through all the American men in Chicago and moving onto the foreign gents my odds keep getting slimmer and slimmer.....but I do remain hopeful. At least for tonight.
Oh, he showed me pictures of his family back in Iran and they're truly lovely. And Iran?! Gorgeous! Made me want to go there (but I know I never will).
Oh Oh, and he also smelled.....a bit like Reza's or Andies. He said he really likes to cook. The scent was kind of off putting.
Ugh! I'm going to be single forever. I know. I know.
DATE ME!
Saturday, September 4, 2010
Saturday Night = Date Night
The Ecuadorian. The Ecuadorian. The Ecuadorian.
This date will either be three strikes you're out or good things come in three.
I'm tired. My allergies suck and I'm kinda not in the mood. Perfect for date night, right?
God Help Me....and Him.
DATE ME!
This date will either be three strikes you're out or good things come in three.
I'm tired. My allergies suck and I'm kinda not in the mood. Perfect for date night, right?
God Help Me....and Him.
DATE ME!
Monday, August 23, 2010
A Thought
You know that guy who married his cat (he may live in Asia, I do believe)? He may be onto something.
Just saying....
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Just saying....
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Sunday, August 22, 2010
Wednesday, August 18, 2010
Really Don Bailey?!
You know what's odd? Getting contacted by someone on an Internet dating site and their first introduction to you has a first AND last name. I sometimes don't want guys to know my first name let alone my last name. Why? Because these are Internet Dating sites and there are a bunch of creeps and crazies out there. So when Don Bailey contacted me.....I was thrown for a loop.
Over the past couple of days Don Bailey (B-a-i-l-E-y - as he reminded me.....It's BailEy) has really confused me. He wrote me poetry (or some kind of majestic first email: Do I only see you when you walk in the room, are your eyes that engrossingly deep in person, your smile is radiant is it sincere, are you a great conversationalist?......What the F, right?!) upon his intro and then when I questioned if he was for real he replied: I do prefer the formal to the casual especially when courting a woman I hope is an amazing lady and I’ll have enormous respect for.
Come on, Don Bailey.....really?! Who writes this stuff??????
I, of course had my reservations but because I've not really been concentrating on the dating aspect of my life in lieu of work (convenient? yes!....desperate MAYBE) I made an effort to make a date with Don Bailey. But because I couldn't talk to him on the phone for longer than a couple of minutes (my phone is crap and Verizon had better give me a new one!) and didn't call him last night (I emailed him instead due to the fact my cell had one then no bars) he said he thought I wasn't interested and has thus not returned my last email. WHAT?! Am I in Crazytown???? Who are these guys?! Because I emailed instead of called you think I'm not interested?
I seriously need a break. I do. I need a break from the Don Baileys of the world.
Are there any single NORMAL, cute, witty guys out there? ANY?! Or are they all Don Baileys???????
DATE ME
Over the past couple of days Don Bailey (B-a-i-l-E-y - as he reminded me.....It's BailEy) has really confused me. He wrote me poetry (or some kind of majestic first email: Do I only see you when you walk in the room, are your eyes that engrossingly deep in person, your smile is radiant is it sincere, are you a great conversationalist?......What the F, right?!) upon his intro and then when I questioned if he was for real he replied: I do prefer the formal to the casual especially when courting a woman I hope is an amazing lady and I’ll have enormous respect for.
Come on, Don Bailey.....really?! Who writes this stuff??????
I, of course had my reservations but because I've not really been concentrating on the dating aspect of my life in lieu of work (convenient? yes!....desperate MAYBE) I made an effort to make a date with Don Bailey. But because I couldn't talk to him on the phone for longer than a couple of minutes (my phone is crap and Verizon had better give me a new one!) and didn't call him last night (I emailed him instead due to the fact my cell had one then no bars) he said he thought I wasn't interested and has thus not returned my last email. WHAT?! Am I in Crazytown???? Who are these guys?! Because I emailed instead of called you think I'm not interested?
I seriously need a break. I do. I need a break from the Don Baileys of the world.
Are there any single NORMAL, cute, witty guys out there? ANY?! Or are they all Don Baileys???????
DATE ME
Friday, August 13, 2010
The Girl Is Anxious
Well....been a rather uneventful couple of weeks except for my drama packed Portugal trip. I keep saying this but it's true: I need a vacation from the vacation.
Due to the fact that my work schedule has been so hectic, I haven't been able to really delve into dating. I'm currently corresponding with a ton of fellas but it all seems....fake. Like nothing will progress beyond email....maybe a phone call? Unsure. I really feel that guys are trigger shy. Just ask me out! I'm so sick of this emailing/texting nonsense. ASK THE GIRL OUT. I have told myself (promised myself?) this go-around that I need/want/seek a guy that is going to pursue me. Enough of my being the 80% in the relationship. I want 50/50.....maybe even 40/60. I want the guy to like-love me more than I do him. Isn't that the Jody Goldman way?
Hopefully next week I'll have some more juice to bring to the table (Is that an old Baroque saying?).
Until then......
DATE ME!
Due to the fact that my work schedule has been so hectic, I haven't been able to really delve into dating. I'm currently corresponding with a ton of fellas but it all seems....fake. Like nothing will progress beyond email....maybe a phone call? Unsure. I really feel that guys are trigger shy. Just ask me out! I'm so sick of this emailing/texting nonsense. ASK THE GIRL OUT. I have told myself (promised myself?) this go-around that I need/want/seek a guy that is going to pursue me. Enough of my being the 80% in the relationship. I want 50/50.....maybe even 40/60. I want the guy to like-love me more than I do him. Isn't that the Jody Goldman way?
Hopefully next week I'll have some more juice to bring to the table (Is that an old Baroque saying?).
Until then......
DATE ME!
Thursday, July 29, 2010
A Dose Of Reality
Haven't had a whole heck of a lot of time to date (or write the DOG for that matter) due to the influx of work. But as I set forth on my vacation I'm looking upon my return as the start of something new. It's been a lot of disappointment with the fellas: getting my hopes up only to have them squashed the next day. I know this sounds bleak but honestly that's how it's been. I keep replaying my motto in my head: It only takes one. It only takes one. It only takes one. I'm so ready for a relationship: falling in love and committing myself to someone else. Dating is daunting to me. I really don't like it and haven't had a ton of fun in the process. I'm a one man girl. This has been a growing and strengthening (of my self will) experience for me. I'm just going to remain hopeful that my man is out there. The one I'm supposed to be with and make happy (and vice versa). I look forward to this happening. I just wish it would happen sooner rather than later but I've got patience...some patience.
So as I set sail (well, really set flight) I bid you all adieu. I wish you all happiness in your relationships and look forward to starting mine.....SOON, damn it!
DATE ME!
So as I set sail (well, really set flight) I bid you all adieu. I wish you all happiness in your relationships and look forward to starting mine.....SOON, damn it!
DATE ME!
Saturday, July 24, 2010
The Analyzer
Sorry it's taken me so long to write a post (I'm sure my loyal 5-6 readers have been awaiting this post with baited breath) but I have been in a work haze! I finally have a moment to gather some thoughts and write about something that may be a problem for me...The Analyzer.
I am set to embark on another date and while I have hope that it's going to go well, I also know that things bug me and it probably won't be all that great. (I'm such an optimist)
This is the second time I have come up with a list of restaurants for my impending fella to choose from and like the last time, I got a full on analyzed email back as to why he's choosing the place that we'll be going to. Why?! Why do I need to know why this restaurant may be too heavy while this one too messy? Just tell me which FRIGGIN restaurant you want to meet me at come 8pm. I don't need to know details. Also, if my choices are not to your liking THEN COME UP WITH YOUR OWN! I'm kind of tired of taking the reigns. I've had to because some of the dudes that I've come across seem like Backseat Bobs (not to be confused with the Backstreet Boys) but these are the guys that are interested in me so I either go with it or don't go out.
My life right now is not all that rosy. With work being so crazy and not having the personal life in order, everything that is bad is magnetized. Luckily, I'm getting out of Dodge for a week and this just may be the trick to rejuvenating myself and my attitude. I feel like these past 4 months have been a real struggle for me but I'm trying to stay positive and hope that the last part of 2010 will be better than the first part. I'm TRYING to believe this. TRYING, TRYING, TRYING.
Life is a funny dame, I tell you.
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I am set to embark on another date and while I have hope that it's going to go well, I also know that things bug me and it probably won't be all that great. (I'm such an optimist)
This is the second time I have come up with a list of restaurants for my impending fella to choose from and like the last time, I got a full on analyzed email back as to why he's choosing the place that we'll be going to. Why?! Why do I need to know why this restaurant may be too heavy while this one too messy? Just tell me which FRIGGIN restaurant you want to meet me at come 8pm. I don't need to know details. Also, if my choices are not to your liking THEN COME UP WITH YOUR OWN! I'm kind of tired of taking the reigns. I've had to because some of the dudes that I've come across seem like Backseat Bobs (not to be confused with the Backstreet Boys) but these are the guys that are interested in me so I either go with it or don't go out.
My life right now is not all that rosy. With work being so crazy and not having the personal life in order, everything that is bad is magnetized. Luckily, I'm getting out of Dodge for a week and this just may be the trick to rejuvenating myself and my attitude. I feel like these past 4 months have been a real struggle for me but I'm trying to stay positive and hope that the last part of 2010 will be better than the first part. I'm TRYING to believe this. TRYING, TRYING, TRYING.
Life is a funny dame, I tell you.
DATE ME!
Saturday, July 17, 2010
Another Gem
From the same fabulous fella that brought us this gem:
Very pretty pics.
Different looks but when you doll yourself up and those cheekbones come out, watch out!
Has struck again with this accolade:
Pretty.
And I DO LOVE the lipstick! So many women go without.
I'm giddy with excitement as I truly think he could be the one.
DATE ME!
Very pretty pics.
Different looks but when you doll yourself up and those cheekbones come out, watch out!
Has struck again with this accolade:
Pretty.
And I DO LOVE the lipstick! So many women go without.
I'm giddy with excitement as I truly think he could be the one.
DATE ME!
Saturday, July 10, 2010
Save The Drama For Yo Mama!
A trend I've been noticing on the Internet dating sites is men looking for women with "no drama". I'm telling you....6 out of 10 (well, I kind of did my own mock research and the American Dental Association may have different figures) have written this phrase. What the heck does this mean?! I've thought and thought about it and as I read this request over and over I think they mean that they want an easy breezy relationship with a "yes girl" and don't want to have to work at the relationship at all. WTF?! Is this even possible?
I think that this is why a lot of men stay single. They're afraid of any sort of rumble in the jungle. I've had friends of mine whose boyfriends had broken up with them in the past due to confrontation only to get right back together with them as, to me, this is an unrealistic request. Now, if a dame comes to the table with a gun toting ex who's out to kill the new man in her life then yes...that would be construed as "drama". But if a guy isn't looking for a girl to have an opinion on things or doesn't stand up for herself in the relationship then that's just wrong.
I came from my mama and the Goldmans are all about the drama. In reality, I've mellowed over the years and compromise (especially in a boyfriend relationship) has become a pseudo middle name of mine but there are definitely things I won't bend on and if this is considered drama then I may be single for a long time. Ugh!
If tons of these guys need to write it in their dating profile headers or you read it in the very first few sentences of their profile then I guess there is a lady drama problem in America. Who knew? And will the Chase Community Giving program also include this non for profit?
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I think that this is why a lot of men stay single. They're afraid of any sort of rumble in the jungle. I've had friends of mine whose boyfriends had broken up with them in the past due to confrontation only to get right back together with them as, to me, this is an unrealistic request. Now, if a dame comes to the table with a gun toting ex who's out to kill the new man in her life then yes...that would be construed as "drama". But if a guy isn't looking for a girl to have an opinion on things or doesn't stand up for herself in the relationship then that's just wrong.
I came from my mama and the Goldmans are all about the drama. In reality, I've mellowed over the years and compromise (especially in a boyfriend relationship) has become a pseudo middle name of mine but there are definitely things I won't bend on and if this is considered drama then I may be single for a long time. Ugh!
If tons of these guys need to write it in their dating profile headers or you read it in the very first few sentences of their profile then I guess there is a lady drama problem in America. Who knew? And will the Chase Community Giving program also include this non for profit?
DATE ME!
Tuesday, July 6, 2010
quisieras salir conmigo?
You know who contacts me a lot on the Internet? Foreigners. Not like dudes direct from India but fellas who have moved here and are working Americans and are now looking for love. You know what I like about the Foreign (Romania, Hungary, Ecuador, Iran) man? He's not age discriminatory. I get contacted by a lot of 28-36 year olds (American Americans who contact me are usually 50+ and are sporting a mustache). What's not good about this group? They have terrible grammar and spelling. I will only correspond with a working professional Foreign American but sometimes it's tough. And tougher? Phone conversations. Also, the ones I've come across are kind of egotistical and think you should talk and go out with them right away. They don't understand that you may have plans....or other dates and have to see them 1-2 days out. And a lot of them call you "Beautiful" and "Sweetie" without ever meeting/really knowing you. That bothers me. But again....I'm opening myself up to different people. I'm an equal opportunity dater.
Maybe one of them will be a good egg?
Bring on the Foreign Exchange Student......18 years and up.
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Maybe one of them will be a good egg?
Bring on the Foreign Exchange Student......18 years and up.
DATE ME!
Sunday, July 4, 2010
A Fourth Of July Treat
For the 4th of July I would like to leave you, my faithful readers with this email I received from an Internet dating site:
Very pretty pics.
Different looks but when you doll yourself up and those cheekbones come out, watch out!
Guys are special, aren't they?
Happy Independence day one and all!
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Very pretty pics.
Different looks but when you doll yourself up and those cheekbones come out, watch out!
Guys are special, aren't they?
Happy Independence day one and all!
DATE ME!
Thursday, July 1, 2010
Matchmaker Matchmaker Make Me A Match...
The question is: Do I invest in a Matchmaker to help me with my love search? I have reached out to one. She's an old broad. Been doing this type of biz for a long time. She's been on TV and has a good rep. But here's the rub (I hate that phrase FYI), she can't guarantee she's going to find me my mate. I can invest a lot of dinero and come out of it with nothing. She said she's another venue. She recommends that I continue to do the Internet and network thang. I see what she's saying. The other thing I found HILARIOUS was that she has confirmed what I've been telling my friends for awhile: I'm old. She confirmed it. Guys don't want 40. Guys 60 may want 40 but guys 40 don't want 40. THIS is what I've been trying to explain to everyone. It's not as easy for me as it was finding a dude 4-5 years ago. 40 is a curse. 41 is even tougher and so on and so on and so on.....
Now, I don't want to get too down about this whole process but it actually was a relief for someone to confirm what I've been saying and thinking all along. The older we get the harder it is to meet someone. The pool that I'm swimming in now is smaller than a kiddie pool....it's like a puddle. So I need to act and act fast if I'm ever really going to find someone.
The other thing she told me is to have a goal. I should have the goal of marriage. When I told her that wasn't my main thing she told me to change that thinking and have it be. She was really insistent. Definitely like a pushy Jewish mother/grandmother. Oh...and she thinks Patty Stanger (Millionaire Matchmaker) is annoying.
She has had some good success fixing people up. She told me that no matter what happens that once I meet her I'll be on her mind. Even if she can't find me the one this year she'll keep me in mind in case she comes across someone for me in the future. "Once a client always a client". Not sure I believe any of this or if I'll even do it but this much I know: I like investing in myself. I don't live an extravagant lifestyle (my biggest purchase is travel) and the number one goal of my life is to find a man that I click with and be happy so why wouldn't I try this? It's just one other way (an expensive way true...) to try and fine The One. And I only need One. Right now I have NOptions and that doesn't sit too well with me. So....I will think about it and let you know if I decide to make the plunge. Right now I'm leaning towards 'yes' but tomorrow it could be a different story. If there are any takers before I take the plunge let me know NOW. Ha!
DATE ME!
Now, I don't want to get too down about this whole process but it actually was a relief for someone to confirm what I've been saying and thinking all along. The older we get the harder it is to meet someone. The pool that I'm swimming in now is smaller than a kiddie pool....it's like a puddle. So I need to act and act fast if I'm ever really going to find someone.
The other thing she told me is to have a goal. I should have the goal of marriage. When I told her that wasn't my main thing she told me to change that thinking and have it be. She was really insistent. Definitely like a pushy Jewish mother/grandmother. Oh...and she thinks Patty Stanger (Millionaire Matchmaker) is annoying.
She has had some good success fixing people up. She told me that no matter what happens that once I meet her I'll be on her mind. Even if she can't find me the one this year she'll keep me in mind in case she comes across someone for me in the future. "Once a client always a client". Not sure I believe any of this or if I'll even do it but this much I know: I like investing in myself. I don't live an extravagant lifestyle (my biggest purchase is travel) and the number one goal of my life is to find a man that I click with and be happy so why wouldn't I try this? It's just one other way (an expensive way true...) to try and fine The One. And I only need One. Right now I have NOptions and that doesn't sit too well with me. So....I will think about it and let you know if I decide to make the plunge. Right now I'm leaning towards 'yes' but tomorrow it could be a different story. If there are any takers before I take the plunge let me know NOW. Ha!
DATE ME!
Friday, June 25, 2010
DUDley Do Right
So today I had lunch with a Dud. A bonafide D-U-D.
I met him in Bucktown and as I'm walking up to him I notice not one but two earrings in his ears. Now, they weren't hoops or any kind of Basketball Wife earrings (I'm sure none of you will get this reference but if you're like me - which I know most of you aren't - and you were a viewer of VH1-s Basketball Wives, you would note that those dames had some diamond hoops the size of.....well, basketball hoops) but they were studs....and there were two of them. Not a bother to me, just a "huh". He didn't highlight them on his profile pictures so they kind of threw me for a.....LOOP. Ha!
I went in for the hug because that's my usual M.O. and he kind of gave me the fish hand pat on the back. BAD!
We sat down for lunch and after asking him some questions and kind of settling in I noticed that unless I would keep the conversation going that we were going to sit in complete silence! AWKWARD. So I had to really think and the fact that I was not feeling well (think I have yet another bought of food poisoning!) but had to really concentrate did not bode well for me. We ordered and after the food arrived I could only eat half and then had to excuse myself to go to the bathroom. Now, it wasn't a catastrophe or anything like that so I didn't take a long time. I came back to the table (noticed he had finished his meal) and I again initiated conversation (not once did he ask me a follow up question or what my view was so I stopped divulging anymore about me and just kept it all about him). He then excused himself to go to the bathroom when the waitress brought the check over. I waited a minute or two and then just paid (I had used one of my Groupons and then threw in an extra $5 bones for tax and tip which was cheap but still! and just wanted to be done with it). I told him I paid and he took a beat and then nonchalantly said, "OK....thanks for lunch". Needless to say I was DONE. We got outside and I would have given him another hug but frankly, he didn't deserve it so we both just stared at each other and finally I said...."Take care" and turned around and went on my merry way.
He's 36. Has a job (Music teacher) and seemed to be relatively intelligent.....but he had NO game and obviously no sense of humor. It wasn't a waste of my time as I'm learning a lot about what I want and don't want on these dates but I can definitely chalk it up to one of the dullest and quickest dates of my life (though tea about 6 years ago with a life coach was the shortest: 15 mins).
I wonder if OakParkmusicguy is writing about me in his DOG? Maybe.
DATE ME!
I met him in Bucktown and as I'm walking up to him I notice not one but two earrings in his ears. Now, they weren't hoops or any kind of Basketball Wife earrings (I'm sure none of you will get this reference but if you're like me - which I know most of you aren't - and you were a viewer of VH1-s Basketball Wives, you would note that those dames had some diamond hoops the size of.....well, basketball hoops) but they were studs....and there were two of them. Not a bother to me, just a "huh". He didn't highlight them on his profile pictures so they kind of threw me for a.....LOOP. Ha!
I went in for the hug because that's my usual M.O. and he kind of gave me the fish hand pat on the back. BAD!
We sat down for lunch and after asking him some questions and kind of settling in I noticed that unless I would keep the conversation going that we were going to sit in complete silence! AWKWARD. So I had to really think and the fact that I was not feeling well (think I have yet another bought of food poisoning!) but had to really concentrate did not bode well for me. We ordered and after the food arrived I could only eat half and then had to excuse myself to go to the bathroom. Now, it wasn't a catastrophe or anything like that so I didn't take a long time. I came back to the table (noticed he had finished his meal) and I again initiated conversation (not once did he ask me a follow up question or what my view was so I stopped divulging anymore about me and just kept it all about him). He then excused himself to go to the bathroom when the waitress brought the check over. I waited a minute or two and then just paid (I had used one of my Groupons and then threw in an extra $5 bones for tax and tip which was cheap but still! and just wanted to be done with it). I told him I paid and he took a beat and then nonchalantly said, "OK....thanks for lunch". Needless to say I was DONE. We got outside and I would have given him another hug but frankly, he didn't deserve it so we both just stared at each other and finally I said...."Take care" and turned around and went on my merry way.
He's 36. Has a job (Music teacher) and seemed to be relatively intelligent.....but he had NO game and obviously no sense of humor. It wasn't a waste of my time as I'm learning a lot about what I want and don't want on these dates but I can definitely chalk it up to one of the dullest and quickest dates of my life (though tea about 6 years ago with a life coach was the shortest: 15 mins).
I wonder if OakParkmusicguy is writing about me in his DOG? Maybe.
DATE ME!
Thursday, June 24, 2010
The Robyn Effect
I went out with a cute gentleman the other night and as we're conversing, I noticed that he kept bringing up his "friend". "My FRIEND and I are looking to start our own company. "That's funny because that's what my FRIEND tells me." "I usually meet my FRIEND Wednesday nights after Boot Camp." And then....my FRIEND became Robyn. Robyn this and Robyn that. He has a work wife. (My friend KCos has a work husband so I kind of stole this from her but am giving her props for the usage) But I often think that men who are that close to women (one woman) have to like them. Don't they? Now, supposedly she's engaged or getting engaged so she's probably not interested in him but who knows. But I'll bet you anything that this fella is looking for someone (and probably won't stop until he finds her) just like his dear old friend Robyn. He feels comfortable with her. In his eyes she can probably do no wrong. She makes him laugh. She's.....ROBYN.
How can I or any girl compete with that?
I usually date guys that have other guys as their besties. I've been told by the guys that I date that they prefer that I am not as close with men as I am with women. I have a few close guy friends...friends that I cherish and would never "go there" with but my best friends are women. And I don't have one guy bestie that rules my universe so I'm curious about this.
Not sure if I'll see this guy again (hope I will but you never know) but if I do I will definitely be on heightened awareness every time R is mentioned.
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How can I or any girl compete with that?
I usually date guys that have other guys as their besties. I've been told by the guys that I date that they prefer that I am not as close with men as I am with women. I have a few close guy friends...friends that I cherish and would never "go there" with but my best friends are women. And I don't have one guy bestie that rules my universe so I'm curious about this.
Not sure if I'll see this guy again (hope I will but you never know) but if I do I will definitely be on heightened awareness every time R is mentioned.
DATE ME!
Wednesday, June 16, 2010
One Is The Lonliest Number.....But Also The Target Number
It only takes one. That's been my mantra and what I try to keep reminding myself as I go on this LONG journey to find love. ONE. Doesn't seem tough, right? Well you know what?? It is! It freaking is!
I wish we could all just click with...everyone. But we don't. I sure don't. So it's disappointing every time I think I've found a potential suitor to come to find that we are not a match. It's oh so disappointing. The pool keeps dwindling......maybe it's a puddle now? I don't know.
I do think the invention of Skype and iChat really help in the whole dating/wasting your time process. Anyone that is on the fence about someone? SKYPE EM! You'll find out really quickly if they're right for you.
In any case....I have to keep finding joy in other aspects of my life to not become too jaded about the whole thing. Luckily, I've been keeping really busy and feel like I have a much more social life than when I was in a relationship. Some of it's forced socialization but a lot of it is me wanting to go out and be with different people. I've met some really great new friends and still love all my old ones.
One of these days I'm gonna snag me a man....a good man...a good cute man....a good cute smart man....a good cute smart funny man. And then my life will be complete.
Ooh...also, any dude (that you've never met before) that asks you to meet him at 10pm at the Jewel is not a catch. Am I right, ladies?
It only takes one.
DATE ME!
I wish we could all just click with...everyone. But we don't. I sure don't. So it's disappointing every time I think I've found a potential suitor to come to find that we are not a match. It's oh so disappointing. The pool keeps dwindling......maybe it's a puddle now? I don't know.
I do think the invention of Skype and iChat really help in the whole dating/wasting your time process. Anyone that is on the fence about someone? SKYPE EM! You'll find out really quickly if they're right for you.
In any case....I have to keep finding joy in other aspects of my life to not become too jaded about the whole thing. Luckily, I've been keeping really busy and feel like I have a much more social life than when I was in a relationship. Some of it's forced socialization but a lot of it is me wanting to go out and be with different people. I've met some really great new friends and still love all my old ones.
One of these days I'm gonna snag me a man....a good man...a good cute man....a good cute smart man....a good cute smart funny man. And then my life will be complete.
Ooh...also, any dude (that you've never met before) that asks you to meet him at 10pm at the Jewel is not a catch. Am I right, ladies?
It only takes one.
DATE ME!
Friday, June 11, 2010
The Cutie Curse
You know what I hate? The term "Cutie". "Hey Cutie, what's up?" "How are you doing today, Cutie?" "I hate raccoons. What about you, Cutie?" WHY do men think this is so endearing???
I'm 40. It doesn't mean I want to be "ma'am-ed" all the time but Good Lord....enough with the CUTIE.
That is all.
DATE ME! (And get me the Hell off the Internet before I'm cutied to death!)
I'm 40. It doesn't mean I want to be "ma'am-ed" all the time but Good Lord....enough with the CUTIE.
That is all.
DATE ME! (And get me the Hell off the Internet before I'm cutied to death!)
Wednesday, June 9, 2010
All The Single Ladies...All The Single Ladies....
As I've started hanging out with a new crop of single gal pals all in their early to mid 40's I've noticed a trend.....we're all very Sex and the City. We are (I liken myself to be a cross betwixt all the gals as there's a little Carrie/Charlotte/Miranda and Samantha in me...equally divided, I'd say). None of us are clamouring to get married in fact most don't think they ever want it. We are all independent and set in our ways but would like a steady beau in our lives.
I've never thought of myself as very traditional. I think there were a few years in my late 20's/early 30's that I was DYING to get married. But why? And thank God I didn't. I just liked the idea of marriage but now I like the idea of being with someone that I love and if that comes with marriage or doesn't then I'm OK either way (and living together is another story - if we ever shack up, be prepared for my 3 flat screens and DVR's because they're a' comin with me). It's nice to find ladies who agree with that since over the last few years I seem to have surrounded myself more and more with dames that long for the babies and marriage. And there's nothing wrong with that but as I've grown older I long for the connection with a great guy and not the ceremony that surrounds it. It'd be nice to have but not a requirement at all.
By the by....that SATC2 movie blew! Just blew. But it is always nice to see the ladies together. It's made such an impact on my life (the TV show) and I know has done the same for other women. Now that 3 out of the 4 are settled down and married, to me....Samantha is the most engaging (Miranda being a close second) character. But I digress....
All in all I think my summary is I'm open to anything. I just want to find the dude. The one dude that will be mine.....for a long, long time....anything else is icing on the cake....but I like my cake just plain as too much icing makes me nauseous.
DATE ME!
I've never thought of myself as very traditional. I think there were a few years in my late 20's/early 30's that I was DYING to get married. But why? And thank God I didn't. I just liked the idea of marriage but now I like the idea of being with someone that I love and if that comes with marriage or doesn't then I'm OK either way (and living together is another story - if we ever shack up, be prepared for my 3 flat screens and DVR's because they're a' comin with me). It's nice to find ladies who agree with that since over the last few years I seem to have surrounded myself more and more with dames that long for the babies and marriage. And there's nothing wrong with that but as I've grown older I long for the connection with a great guy and not the ceremony that surrounds it. It'd be nice to have but not a requirement at all.
By the by....that SATC2 movie blew! Just blew. But it is always nice to see the ladies together. It's made such an impact on my life (the TV show) and I know has done the same for other women. Now that 3 out of the 4 are settled down and married, to me....Samantha is the most engaging (Miranda being a close second) character. But I digress....
All in all I think my summary is I'm open to anything. I just want to find the dude. The one dude that will be mine.....for a long, long time....anything else is icing on the cake....but I like my cake just plain as too much icing makes me nauseous.
DATE ME!
Friday, June 4, 2010
Calling ABC!
Sometimes I wish I could be the Bachelorette. (I also think it's strange that every time I type BACHELORETTE it's underlined like it's spelled wrong. Is it not a word? I'm confused.)
Here is the reason why: I don't think you can truly find love with someone in 6-8 weeks and then not see them a lot for 60-90 days. But I definitely think you can fall in lust/like and see if a real relationship can develop. The reason why I like the premise is that you're in a concentrated environment. All those dudes are there for one reason....YOU. Now I know there are usually some scammers but for the most part all the guys are there for you. With that being said, I think you can really find someone that you like. There are no other distractions and you can focus on getting to know the person that is right for you. Most of the guys that are on the show are there because they fit your criteria. Instead of having to fend for yourself on the Internet, fix ups, day to day chance encounters, speed dating and matchmakers, you're supplied with a bevy of gents who want to get to know you. For that I wish they'd consider a 40 yr old gal who won't put on a bathing suit for national TV....won't go in the hot tub....and won't go on dates where I'd have to drive red sports cars. What I would bring to the table is a sincerity to really try and find potential love, a funny/sharp wit, and a self deprecating humor that maybe has not been on TV for awhile. I know this is only a pipe dream but again....I think I'd really thrive in this environment.
You know what other environment I'd thrive in? Arranged marriage. Bring it!
DATE ME!
Here is the reason why: I don't think you can truly find love with someone in 6-8 weeks and then not see them a lot for 60-90 days. But I definitely think you can fall in lust/like and see if a real relationship can develop. The reason why I like the premise is that you're in a concentrated environment. All those dudes are there for one reason....YOU. Now I know there are usually some scammers but for the most part all the guys are there for you. With that being said, I think you can really find someone that you like. There are no other distractions and you can focus on getting to know the person that is right for you. Most of the guys that are on the show are there because they fit your criteria. Instead of having to fend for yourself on the Internet, fix ups, day to day chance encounters, speed dating and matchmakers, you're supplied with a bevy of gents who want to get to know you. For that I wish they'd consider a 40 yr old gal who won't put on a bathing suit for national TV....won't go in the hot tub....and won't go on dates where I'd have to drive red sports cars. What I would bring to the table is a sincerity to really try and find potential love, a funny/sharp wit, and a self deprecating humor that maybe has not been on TV for awhile. I know this is only a pipe dream but again....I think I'd really thrive in this environment.
You know what other environment I'd thrive in? Arranged marriage. Bring it!
DATE ME!
Sunday, May 30, 2010
Keep Your Sticky Sweet...At Least For Now
Why is too nice too.....NOT COOL? As I found out the other night, sometimes a guy who is OVERLY nice....Trying WAY too hard....is a big turn off. We all SAY we want a "nice guy"....a "good guy"...but when that dude is standing right in front of you, do you really want him?
Here's my theory on this: Yes. I do want a nice guy. I want someone who thinks about me and wants to see me and spend time with me and say nice things about my appearance. Someone who considers me in decisions and makes me a part of his life. BUT when that person doesn't know me? Has only met me for an hour and is basically "in like" with me? That is scary and unappealing. I have recently come upon this situation and frankly it turned me way off. At the beginning of a relationship....especially if you don't know the person and you're meeting them for the first time, don't go overboard. I don't want someone planning our future....getting paranoid if I like them or not. HELLO! I'M the one who's supposed to be like that. Not the guy. Maybe it's just me? Ladies...any thoughts? A little chase never hurt anyone. But once you both know that you like one another then I don't want any of that distant/guessing crap. Then we're committed and I like you and you like me and I like thoughtful gifts and sweet nothings whispered in my ear. But after a first meeting? No way, Jose.
Jose....wonder what he's doing tonight? Hmmm....
Do I want my cake and eat it too? Yes. Is this too much to ask? I don't think so. Cake....yum....cake AND Jose. Thank you.
DATE ME!
Here's my theory on this: Yes. I do want a nice guy. I want someone who thinks about me and wants to see me and spend time with me and say nice things about my appearance. Someone who considers me in decisions and makes me a part of his life. BUT when that person doesn't know me? Has only met me for an hour and is basically "in like" with me? That is scary and unappealing. I have recently come upon this situation and frankly it turned me way off. At the beginning of a relationship....especially if you don't know the person and you're meeting them for the first time, don't go overboard. I don't want someone planning our future....getting paranoid if I like them or not. HELLO! I'M the one who's supposed to be like that. Not the guy. Maybe it's just me? Ladies...any thoughts? A little chase never hurt anyone. But once you both know that you like one another then I don't want any of that distant/guessing crap. Then we're committed and I like you and you like me and I like thoughtful gifts and sweet nothings whispered in my ear. But after a first meeting? No way, Jose.
Jose....wonder what he's doing tonight? Hmmm....
Do I want my cake and eat it too? Yes. Is this too much to ask? I don't think so. Cake....yum....cake AND Jose. Thank you.
DATE ME!
Tuesday, May 25, 2010
Let The Dating Begin!
Things are getting hot. BUT, I always am cautious (just like in my job search) because I know that one day/week things are busy and the next day/week it's ice cold. For TODAY I've got a few dudes in the mix and it's kind of exciting.
The one I was really interested in dropped off the face of the earth (um...one day hot and then next day not) so I had to re-group. Now I've got a few more in the mix. It does seem that most of the dudes that show an interest live out of state. And you know what....I'm OK with this. I'll move. I will. I kind of need a new change of scenery anyway. I'd miss my friends and family FOR SURE, but a few of these guys live close so it's not like CA it's more like MN or MI. Bring it.
I do have a date tonight with a potential Chicago fella. Just don't think he's "the one". I think going out with multiple dudes (who are not a waste of time but more potentials) is good for me. That way I'll really know it when I see it...or kiss it. Yes.
Anyway....on a totally other tangent.....
The other day I was approached by a very obvious drug induced gent when I was out walking my dog...in the middle of the day. He calls from across the street, "Hey Ma'am...Ma'am!" (already I was unimpressed as HELLO....I'm a 40 yr old MISS) I stop and he runs up to me and gives me what I know is the oldest story in the book: I need money to get on the train....home...to work...etc. But this guy had some HILARIOUS details. "I work for IBM. I need to get to Naperville. I need $11." Ha! Loved it! I had so many questions and had I not been worried that he would kill me I would have asked them. "Huh...you work for IBM, eh? So why are you here....in Uptown.....in the middle of the day....in your lady jeans and 'going out' shirt? What happened to your suit and/or biz casual attire? All the IBM employees I know are at work....DOWNTOWN....in the IBM building. Naperville? How do you propose to get there? You're not by a Metra Station but a Red Line el. Are you here because IBM sent you on a very important assignment....in UPTOWN.....not close to ANY businesses (except the bar Ollies)....in the MIDDLE OF THE DAY? Who do you think you're fooling, my friend??" Ah, if only.....
DATE ME!
The one I was really interested in dropped off the face of the earth (um...one day hot and then next day not) so I had to re-group. Now I've got a few more in the mix. It does seem that most of the dudes that show an interest live out of state. And you know what....I'm OK with this. I'll move. I will. I kind of need a new change of scenery anyway. I'd miss my friends and family FOR SURE, but a few of these guys live close so it's not like CA it's more like MN or MI. Bring it.
I do have a date tonight with a potential Chicago fella. Just don't think he's "the one". I think going out with multiple dudes (who are not a waste of time but more potentials) is good for me. That way I'll really know it when I see it...or kiss it. Yes.
Anyway....on a totally other tangent.....
The other day I was approached by a very obvious drug induced gent when I was out walking my dog...in the middle of the day. He calls from across the street, "Hey Ma'am...Ma'am!" (already I was unimpressed as HELLO....I'm a 40 yr old MISS) I stop and he runs up to me and gives me what I know is the oldest story in the book: I need money to get on the train....home...to work...etc. But this guy had some HILARIOUS details. "I work for IBM. I need to get to Naperville. I need $11." Ha! Loved it! I had so many questions and had I not been worried that he would kill me I would have asked them. "Huh...you work for IBM, eh? So why are you here....in Uptown.....in the middle of the day....in your lady jeans and 'going out' shirt? What happened to your suit and/or biz casual attire? All the IBM employees I know are at work....DOWNTOWN....in the IBM building. Naperville? How do you propose to get there? You're not by a Metra Station but a Red Line el. Are you here because IBM sent you on a very important assignment....in UPTOWN.....not close to ANY businesses (except the bar Ollies)....in the MIDDLE OF THE DAY? Who do you think you're fooling, my friend??" Ah, if only.....
DATE ME!
Saturday, May 22, 2010
The Bar Has Been Lowered
Have I mentioned that my bar is low? Not like crack den convicted felon low but low....er. With lowering ones bar a lot of soul searching is done. Here are a few standards that I am compromising on:
1) I will date Small Change (In the past I would only be open to 5'9" and above....really like 5'10" and above but now.....bring on the 5'7"-ers....even 5'6"-ers....MAYBE...my friends think I should have always been open to shorter dudes as I'm 5'4". I just don't want to feel bigger than the fella...but bring it!)
2) Geographically undesirable? Not anymore. (I love being alone. I do. I love my down time. Then why wouldn't I be open to dating someone in the Suburbs....or even out of town? Now....I am! We can Skype to get to know one another. There's also this new fangled contraption called the PHONE.)
3) Kids? Bring it! (What do I care if someone has kids? I'd be a great mom. I know I'm a good dog mom and aunt. And it's not like I'd really even have to be a mother. This also goes back to my independence. If he has to be with his kids every other weekend I'm fine with that as I will take this time to be with my friends....or be with my dog and TV. I'm OK on either accounts.)
4) Divorced? I say "Yes!" (This means you committed. As my track record shows with my past suitors that have all been non-committal folks.....until they ARE committed....LIARS....won't "go there" these Divorcees have and I bet will again.)
5) Physical appearance in general. Not a looker but have all the other qualities I'm looking for? OK! (I was recently contacted by a guy that I believe - his 3 pictures only show him from the waist up and although his face is cute it has a lot of....shall we say....girth around it... - is big. How big? Like MAYBE Biggest Loser big. But again...he has a really cute face. Now....I don't want anyone who I think is in physical danger due to obesity but if someone is packing 30-50 lbs extra weight who am I to reject them? If they're carrying 100 extra lbs then we may have a problem but I have to be open-minded.)
Things I will not compromise on:
1) Smarts - don't care if you're college educated but you MUST be smart!
2) Humor - Not a joke teller but one who "gets it"
3) Kind hearted - no A-holes please!
4) A committer - Did I mention this before? No more dudes who think they can date me for years and never want to be with me for years after. I don't care about a ring...at all....but I do want someone who wants to be with me. I'm a catch....at least that's what I keep telling myself in my Stuart Smally sessions I have on a daily basis with myself and my mirror.
All in all I have to start thinking more with my head than my heart. This next guy that I seriously date is going to be a keeper. I'm done dating to get my heart broken. I will do the due diligence on the front end instead of the back-end. This, I believe, will be the key to my future happiness.
OH...and if anyone has any fabulous men that I just must meet...bring em on!
DATE ME!
1) I will date Small Change (In the past I would only be open to 5'9" and above....really like 5'10" and above but now.....bring on the 5'7"-ers....even 5'6"-ers....MAYBE...my friends think I should have always been open to shorter dudes as I'm 5'4". I just don't want to feel bigger than the fella...but bring it!)
2) Geographically undesirable? Not anymore. (I love being alone. I do. I love my down time. Then why wouldn't I be open to dating someone in the Suburbs....or even out of town? Now....I am! We can Skype to get to know one another. There's also this new fangled contraption called the PHONE.)
3) Kids? Bring it! (What do I care if someone has kids? I'd be a great mom. I know I'm a good dog mom and aunt. And it's not like I'd really even have to be a mother. This also goes back to my independence. If he has to be with his kids every other weekend I'm fine with that as I will take this time to be with my friends....or be with my dog and TV. I'm OK on either accounts.)
4) Divorced? I say "Yes!" (This means you committed. As my track record shows with my past suitors that have all been non-committal folks.....until they ARE committed....LIARS....won't "go there" these Divorcees have and I bet will again.)
5) Physical appearance in general. Not a looker but have all the other qualities I'm looking for? OK! (I was recently contacted by a guy that I believe - his 3 pictures only show him from the waist up and although his face is cute it has a lot of....shall we say....girth around it... - is big. How big? Like MAYBE Biggest Loser big. But again...he has a really cute face. Now....I don't want anyone who I think is in physical danger due to obesity but if someone is packing 30-50 lbs extra weight who am I to reject them? If they're carrying 100 extra lbs then we may have a problem but I have to be open-minded.)
Things I will not compromise on:
1) Smarts - don't care if you're college educated but you MUST be smart!
2) Humor - Not a joke teller but one who "gets it"
3) Kind hearted - no A-holes please!
4) A committer - Did I mention this before? No more dudes who think they can date me for years and never want to be with me for years after. I don't care about a ring...at all....but I do want someone who wants to be with me. I'm a catch....at least that's what I keep telling myself in my Stuart Smally sessions I have on a daily basis with myself and my mirror.
All in all I have to start thinking more with my head than my heart. This next guy that I seriously date is going to be a keeper. I'm done dating to get my heart broken. I will do the due diligence on the front end instead of the back-end. This, I believe, will be the key to my future happiness.
OH...and if anyone has any fabulous men that I just must meet...bring em on!
DATE ME!
Wednesday, May 19, 2010
The Transition To The DOG Has Been Made
As the job is going well, I will now focus my attention on dating. DATING....or lack there of. Let me just say this...I'm a relationship gal. Dating for me is very tough. I like to just jump right to the "I'm comfortable. You're my boyfriend. Let's ride this train till we just can't ride it no more" phase. So, being back in the dating world is not very appealing to me. But I must do it as it's an end to a means. A lot of people are telling me to enjoy my singlehood. To those people (who are mostly attached) I say, "You enjoy it!" That's being a bit babyish but it's how I feel. I want to just meet one person and start a relationship with them. Having to get to know new people is not what I'm looking for at this point in my life. I'd rather get to know my dog.....or should I say, know my dog so much better than I already know him now. But I'm trying to muster up the motivation to get out there....wherever "there" is.
So....I've joined some Internet dating sites. This is not new territory for me as I've been on them off and on in between relationships. The thing I've found this time is that 40 is like being 80 to dudes. Most guys that I'd be interested in want to meet the 25-35 set so a lot of guys won't even consider me because I'm 40. This has driven me to join a site that maybe I wouldn't have joined before. It's a site that I had heard that a lot of guys are on (and no....it's not a porn site or anything like that.....but a porn site may be next step let me tell you....desperate times.....). This site has been my saving grace as I'm getting contacted a LOT by many dudes but I'm looking for quality and not quantity. So far, I've been asked to "take a nap" with a guy that I've never met, been told that the person contacting me was not interested in me but wanted to know where one of my pictures was taken (thanks for clarifying), asked if I could "handle" one guy and one telling me that he lives at home with his parents but is ready for a mature relationship: dating should have no age boundaries. Normally I would agree but this fella was 23 and had graduated from college a year ago. OY! There are a couple guys that I'd like to get to know/meet but until they ask me out I'm never sure if it'll amount to anything.
So....I continue to search. I'm just looking for one. ONE. I don't need 10 and I certainly don't need guys just looking for a good time. Not my gig. I've been out with a couple guys who were cute and nice so I know what I want and who I'll meet. I normally don't meet a lot of crazies...I just seem to talk to them on the phone and/or email with them but I guess that's what the weeding out process is all about.
Being 40 and dating is a lot different than when I was 35/36 and dating. BUT....I'm trying to remain positive as I know the right guy is out there for me. Now....if only I could get these fellas to sign waivers so I could video tape our dates and have a reality tv show....that'd be AWE-some!
DATE ME!
So....I've joined some Internet dating sites. This is not new territory for me as I've been on them off and on in between relationships. The thing I've found this time is that 40 is like being 80 to dudes. Most guys that I'd be interested in want to meet the 25-35 set so a lot of guys won't even consider me because I'm 40. This has driven me to join a site that maybe I wouldn't have joined before. It's a site that I had heard that a lot of guys are on (and no....it's not a porn site or anything like that.....but a porn site may be next step let me tell you....desperate times.....). This site has been my saving grace as I'm getting contacted a LOT by many dudes but I'm looking for quality and not quantity. So far, I've been asked to "take a nap" with a guy that I've never met, been told that the person contacting me was not interested in me but wanted to know where one of my pictures was taken (thanks for clarifying), asked if I could "handle" one guy and one telling me that he lives at home with his parents but is ready for a mature relationship: dating should have no age boundaries. Normally I would agree but this fella was 23 and had graduated from college a year ago. OY! There are a couple guys that I'd like to get to know/meet but until they ask me out I'm never sure if it'll amount to anything.
So....I continue to search. I'm just looking for one. ONE. I don't need 10 and I certainly don't need guys just looking for a good time. Not my gig. I've been out with a couple guys who were cute and nice so I know what I want and who I'll meet. I normally don't meet a lot of crazies...I just seem to talk to them on the phone and/or email with them but I guess that's what the weeding out process is all about.
Being 40 and dating is a lot different than when I was 35/36 and dating. BUT....I'm trying to remain positive as I know the right guy is out there for me. Now....if only I could get these fellas to sign waivers so I could video tape our dates and have a reality tv show....that'd be AWE-some!
DATE ME!
Thursday, April 22, 2010
Freelancing the JOG DOG
I made a decision last week to stay with my current freelance gig and I must say that I'm happy I did. After a few months of thinking I didn't like what I was doing, I took a step back and realized that I did like it but it was the positions that I recruit for and the volume of it that may not have been my ideal. But after really thinking about my life and where I am and where I want to be I realized that I am good with this role....at least until the end of the year. So I'm committed until this time, which is great for a freelancer to have something for a full year (at the very least).
My goal is to create a name for myself as THE ONE to go to when you need freelance recruiting help. Whether you're in the US or Asia, I believe I can help you and I want to grow my business like this and always be employed (and working remotely). My former Tax Partner from KPMG wrote a really nice recommendation for me on Linkedin as I recently filled some positions for his company. I love that I still have my own clients and will continue to work like this moving forward. Again, having people know that others recommend you is key so I must keep working this way as I move forward.
A few years back I didn't have the guts to freelance. I always thought I had to be employed by a company with benefits and whatnot. But really, this lifestyle (if you can get the work) is fabulous for someone like me. I have the work/life balance and the flexibility that I always dreamed. If I can continue on this path, I hope to work like this (when I need to) well into my old(er) age. So, yay for me!
I did turn down an AMAZING opportunity (freelance as well) but hope I can revisit it at some point. It's all about staying connected, doing a bang up job and being positive with others. If you do this, good opportunities will keep coming to you.
Now....if I could only get my love life on track. Maybe this could be a combination JOG/DOG. Job blog AND dating blog? Hmm....would the two work well together? We shall see.
With that being said, if anyone has a fabulous fella that you think I should meet I'm up for it!
My new slogan from here on out....
DATE ME!
My goal is to create a name for myself as THE ONE to go to when you need freelance recruiting help. Whether you're in the US or Asia, I believe I can help you and I want to grow my business like this and always be employed (and working remotely). My former Tax Partner from KPMG wrote a really nice recommendation for me on Linkedin as I recently filled some positions for his company. I love that I still have my own clients and will continue to work like this moving forward. Again, having people know that others recommend you is key so I must keep working this way as I move forward.
A few years back I didn't have the guts to freelance. I always thought I had to be employed by a company with benefits and whatnot. But really, this lifestyle (if you can get the work) is fabulous for someone like me. I have the work/life balance and the flexibility that I always dreamed. If I can continue on this path, I hope to work like this (when I need to) well into my old(er) age. So, yay for me!
I did turn down an AMAZING opportunity (freelance as well) but hope I can revisit it at some point. It's all about staying connected, doing a bang up job and being positive with others. If you do this, good opportunities will keep coming to you.
Now....if I could only get my love life on track. Maybe this could be a combination JOG/DOG. Job blog AND dating blog? Hmm....would the two work well together? We shall see.
With that being said, if anyone has a fabulous fella that you think I should meet I'm up for it!
My new slogan from here on out....
DATE ME!
Sunday, March 28, 2010
The Possible Transformation
Not that I don't have things still to say about the job market and my current role.....but I may just need to turn this JOG into a DOG: Dating Blog. I'm just saying. Times are tough.....for me personally. I'm back on the market....the dating market, that is. Oy!
More to come......soon!
DATE ME!
More to come......soon!
DATE ME!
Thursday, March 25, 2010
Take A Number
Long time no JOG. I think I've used this before but who cares....I'm recycling material.
So.....my job is.....fine. It's fine. I'm kept EXTREMELY busy which is cool but I'm almost too busy (working way more than the standard 40 hrs a week). I'm having to tell folks that I can't assist them at this time (in my mind this means 'never'). I've never really had to do this before but now I do. I'm pushing work off. I hate when my heart races because I have so much going on at once. Now that I have independent health care and a higher deductible, I can't afford to have a heart attack so I'm TRYING to remain calm. For me this is very tough. I am a passionate person and wear my emotions on my sleeve and face (more so face than sleeve....I mean who really wears anything on their sleeve except for a shirt?!). But I have to take a deep breath and reason with myself that I can only do so much. I am one person. So back the F off!
In other news....I feel like as a recruiter I'm really getting known. I'm getting emails from all over the world requesting my assistance in their job search (most I can't help as how many jobs do I know in India???). People have "heard good things about me". Huh. Who knew? I would like to eventually just have my own clients if I could manage the tracking down of money. But for now I'm OK.
Alright...I've gotta get back to it. I can only take so much time away from this job. These wine promos, credit card merchant programs and cooking demo mall promotions are not going to staff themselves.
Holla!
So.....my job is.....fine. It's fine. I'm kept EXTREMELY busy which is cool but I'm almost too busy (working way more than the standard 40 hrs a week). I'm having to tell folks that I can't assist them at this time (in my mind this means 'never'). I've never really had to do this before but now I do. I'm pushing work off. I hate when my heart races because I have so much going on at once. Now that I have independent health care and a higher deductible, I can't afford to have a heart attack so I'm TRYING to remain calm. For me this is very tough. I am a passionate person and wear my emotions on my sleeve and face (more so face than sleeve....I mean who really wears anything on their sleeve except for a shirt?!). But I have to take a deep breath and reason with myself that I can only do so much. I am one person. So back the F off!
In other news....I feel like as a recruiter I'm really getting known. I'm getting emails from all over the world requesting my assistance in their job search (most I can't help as how many jobs do I know in India???). People have "heard good things about me". Huh. Who knew? I would like to eventually just have my own clients if I could manage the tracking down of money. But for now I'm OK.
Alright...I've gotta get back to it. I can only take so much time away from this job. These wine promos, credit card merchant programs and cooking demo mall promotions are not going to staff themselves.
Holla!
Friday, February 26, 2010
I've Been C Worded
So....an Applicant wrote some really "colorful" language to me yesterday. I hire for a lot of different markets and for different promotional positions all around the US so I have come up with questionnaires that I use to get as much information from people as possible so it's easy for me to just forward onto the Hiring Manager. I hire volume....like 50 people for a program in each market. Well....this GENTLEMAN applied to a position that is a Customer Service/Sales Rep job. A Contract job - a 4 month gig. I sent him the screening questions and he writes a summary back. That's fine but he didn't include his availability when he responded. I made mention (via email) to him that he was missing some information but I'll still forward onto the Hiring Managers and he in turn (within a minute) sends me a "C word" email. Basically that I'm a piece of crap and that he doesn't need a stupid part-time job. (It's actually a full-time contract position....but for the sake of argument I'll let part-time slide) He's been out of work since March of '09.....a year. Now, I can understand frustration because in the world we live in today a lot of folks don't have a job and the economy is for nada and Recruiters and/or Hiring Managers don't even take the time to follow up but DO NOT bite the hand that feeds you. Seriously....calling me vile names is going to make you feel like a big man but what about when I'm in another role hiring for a Lead Sales Manager (this guy has done sales for IBM) and you walk in? Do you think I'll ever consider you? Word gets around. And Karma. Karma is a beeaaatch. Don't let her get the best of you. I have to say that I was a bit flustered when I received his email response but after calming down a bit and deciding if I should or should not respond I bit the bullet and wrote this, "Thank you so much and have a nice day! :-)"
I'm such a C word.
I'm such a C word.
Tuesday, February 2, 2010
HAS THE JOG RUN ITS COURSE?
I've neglected you, my JOG. I have. There's no denying it. But it's just because, well....I have a job now and I think I'll have it for awhile. So....what to do? Should I change the theme of my JOG to a.....LOG? Life Blog? Not sure.
I'll check back in soon with an answer.
Until then....to all my unemployed brethren and sisteren, keep the faith. You'll land somewhere soon. Things are definitely on the upswing. AND, if you need my assistance, just ask.
don't hire me
I'll check back in soon with an answer.
Until then....to all my unemployed brethren and sisteren, keep the faith. You'll land somewhere soon. Things are definitely on the upswing. AND, if you need my assistance, just ask.
don't hire me
Monday, January 11, 2010
The Beginning Of The Beginning
Well, I'm not looking for work any longer (thankfully) but I have been presented with 1 or 2 opportunities over the last week that made me question my decision of accepting the job I'm at now. But I must say....after thinking it over, I definitely think I made the right decision. I thought maybe I'd have nothing to do (last week was really light) but this week....well, actually today...I can tell it's going to be busy....crazy busy. I hope I'll be up for the task.
Initially when starting a job it always seems a bit overwhelming. I hate the initial couple of weeks. Once I'm in the groove I know I'll be OK but for now, I'm a little nervous.
I do enjoy being nervous at home. I'll take that scenario for sure. So in that respect I know I made the right decision....though tomorrow I'll be in the office. Hello office.
I'm still trying to help my friends and those people that contact me find jobs. I'm passionate about being known as the person who has the network to help. I am my network. What?
Tomorrow I'm supposed to call for my unemployment check. I'm not even sure I'll get money though I was out of a job for over a week. We shall see tomorrow. I hate being behind with money. In a month I should be all caught up but let me tell you (as I know you all know) not having money sucks. I don't make a ton of it, but it's nice to know when you have the security of a regular paycheck.
To all my friends that are still looking for work I just have to say keep the faith. You'll land somewhere soon....and if i can help in any way, please let me know.
do not hire me right now as I am employed
Initially when starting a job it always seems a bit overwhelming. I hate the initial couple of weeks. Once I'm in the groove I know I'll be OK but for now, I'm a little nervous.
I do enjoy being nervous at home. I'll take that scenario for sure. So in that respect I know I made the right decision....though tomorrow I'll be in the office. Hello office.
I'm still trying to help my friends and those people that contact me find jobs. I'm passionate about being known as the person who has the network to help. I am my network. What?
Tomorrow I'm supposed to call for my unemployment check. I'm not even sure I'll get money though I was out of a job for over a week. We shall see tomorrow. I hate being behind with money. In a month I should be all caught up but let me tell you (as I know you all know) not having money sucks. I don't make a ton of it, but it's nice to know when you have the security of a regular paycheck.
To all my friends that are still looking for work I just have to say keep the faith. You'll land somewhere soon....and if i can help in any way, please let me know.
do not hire me right now as I am employed
Monday, January 4, 2010
My First Day Of Work: 2010
So, today is my first day of work but I'm not doing anything. I have to go in to the office tomorrow and Weds but today is my official start date but all I had to do was stay home and fill out some forms and read over some ppwk. Not so bad, huh?
I really hope this turns out to be a great decision for me. I hope working from home (what I've wanted for so very long) proves to be the right decision. I think it will be.
I went to the gym and walked the dog a lot and just played on the computer. Not a bad first day. How was your first day of work, 2010 style?
please don't hire me as I have a job, thank you
I really hope this turns out to be a great decision for me. I hope working from home (what I've wanted for so very long) proves to be the right decision. I think it will be.
I went to the gym and walked the dog a lot and just played on the computer. Not a bad first day. How was your first day of work, 2010 style?
please don't hire me as I have a job, thank you
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