Sunday Stories

Well I have found out that after living by myself for 3 days I no longer close the bathroom door when I'm in there. Also with the place empty I'm more apt to hang around then on the outside somewhere.

So after my talk with my bro the other day it helped put thing in perspective in my mind. So I'm now taking steps to not fly by the seat of my pants through life. It's gotten me this far, but I know it's on borrowed time. I've had the life insurance for a while so Eric would have something if I wasn't here. With all my driving I got a roadside policy to help me on those long drives to NY. Next month I will put a health plan back into effect. I really never go to the doctor except to my shrink to get my meds. So I really just want to be covered if I ever went into the hospital which would destroy me financially.

Next on the list is talking to my friend Tuesday about all the changes in the home loan front. When I separated from my ex I filed bankruptcy since I was left with all the marital debt. I want to know how long it will affect me on this front so I can decide if I'll shoot for an apartment soon or save for a place down the line.

On the dating front. I'm hearing more from the crickets. This time around on Match I'm finding all the stories people talk about. The biggest one being people just wasting your time. I have to wonder if the Painter and I will ever go out. I'm happy to keep talkng to her since she is a nice person, but the rest I don't know. Honestly I don't really care. I don't like the game playing, but I feel like I'm 10 years younger and this is my time. It's always weird to find yourself after you had a child, but hey better late than never. So I enjoy my time.

Anwyay on the dating front I had another of my singles events tonight, Comedy Improv. It seems April who I dated last year was usurped even though it was her baby and replaced. The show was still very good and it was nice to go with a nice size crowd. I did meet the Doctor there. Let me tell you her picture on her profile didn't do her justice. I actually had to ask her name twice since her pic wasn't that flattering. She's a pennisula girl and I'm not happy about that, but she was nice to talk to.

Can we remove the spellcheck button since it's totally worthless!

Dating Fool

Well yesterday I wasn't in the dating mood, but that was to be expected after all the fond memories I had going down memory lane with my Brother. However it all did help since today I feel better and my areas of feeling less than with finaces have diminished or disappeared. So with some patient reschedules (this is the week for them) I've spent time on Match sending out emails. At times I wish I was a girl and I could winks. As a guy I just can't do that. To me that sends the message "yes, I have no balls." Women wink. They do that in real life.

I'm looking forward to a weekend of rest. MT send this was the most sedate she has ever seen me. I do need to get back to the gym and will do so after work today.

The Painter and I continue to communicate, but she is just really busy with graduate school. I'm biting my tongue on asking why she would be on Match.

MATCH day 5

I ... can't ... do ... it. Old habits are kicking in. Since I have a date with the Teacher tomorrow I have no want to contact anyone else. My MO. The fear that runs through my mind is if it is good what would I do if the next person I pick is also good and I have two at a time. However I wonder if that's my rationalization for settling. I have someone to date. I'm good. Is there some middle ground in there? I don't know. My friends look at me cockeyed when I do this. It feels natural to me so I don't know.

The winks from blond Russian women continue. Oh and I found this cute profile:

I AM LOOKING FOR A PART TIME OWNER..FOR MY OWNER! SHE IS DRIVING ME CRAZY!!!! ALL SHE DOES IS TAKE PICTURES OF ME ALL THE TIME, AND WHEN SHE IS NOT DOING THAT SHE IS ALWAY'S SQUEEZING THE HECK OUT OF ME AND IT IS DRIVING ME TO THE DOG'S HOUSE!(LITTERALLY).DID I SAY LITTER?? (be right back...) PARDON ME!..ok, where was I?..oh ok... SHE DOESNT GET OUT MUCH. ASIDE FROM HER WORKING .SO THAT IS WHY I AM PLACING AN AD ON THIS MATCH.COM THING. I DONT KNOW WHAT ELSE TO DO. SHE IS A VERY NICE PERSON, I(as her pet) I WOULD SAY SHE IS DOWN TO EARTH, VERY WARM, WHY SHE'S ALMOST...IF YOU PARDON THE PUN..PURRRRRFECT! *not*. OH I CANT FORGET SHE DOES HAVE A LITTLE BIT OF HUMOR IN HER SOMEWHERE. AS I EXPLAINED HER "QUALITIES" SHE IS ALSO LOOKING FOR THE SAME IN THE OPPOSITE HUMAN...SO PLEASE E MAIL HER AND TAKE HER TO A MOVIE OR SOMETHING BEFORE I LOSE ALL OF MY HAIR. ALTHOUGH THAT WOULD BE A CURE FOR MY HAIRBALL'S !HACK, COUGH, HACK HACK! EXCUSE ME, OH YEAH ,I ALMOST FORGOT AS SOON AS I GET OUT FROM UNDER HER "SQUEEZE" I WILL TRY TO FIGURE OUT HOW I CAN POST SOME NEW PICTURES OF MY OWNER..I MEAN SOME PEOPLE THINK CAT'S ARE ...WELL..(YOU KNOW)... NOT SO SMART! BUT I'LL SHOW YOU :)I KNOW SHE WOULD LIKE TO MEET SOMEONE WITH THE SAME QUALITIES AS HER ...YOU KNOW*UNIQUE* DOWN TO EARTH, HONEST, WARM SINCERE..(PERSONALITY I WISH HER ALOT OF LUCK! ).SOMEONE WHO APPRECIATES A NICE DOWN TO EARTH PERSONALITY! . WHO LIKES TO BE AROUND A FRIENDLY UP BEAT POSITIVE PERSON. SPURRR OF THE MOMENT THING'S ARE ALWAY'S EXCITING!! ( I THINK). SHE DOES NOT ALLOW NEGATIVITY AS PART OF HER LIFE. NO ONE SHOULD! OF COURSE IT'S OK BE DOWN ONCE IN A WHILE BUT ONLY FOR ABOUT THREE SECONDS!!!!!!!!. I MUST NOT FORGET TO TELL YOU.((((.MY OWNER IS NOT PURRRRRFECT (although to me she is)..SHE DOES HAVE A DISABILITY.. AND SHE WILL FILL YOU IN IF *YOU* DECIDE TO TAKE HER OUT AND (((GET HER OUT OF MY HAIR))))) I MEAN GET HER OUT FOR SOME FRESH AIR.I HOPE SHE DOSENT GET MAD AT ME FOR DOING THIS FOR ME (I MEAN HER) I REALLY DONT WANT TO GO BACK TO THE DOG'S HOUSE,(I DONT THINK HE LIKES ME VERY MUCH)...AND IF YOU GUY'S DECIDE TO GO OUT, ON YOUR WAY BACK HOME CAN YOU BRING ME BACK SOME CAT NIP IF IT'S NOT TOO MUCH TROUBLE????

MATCH.com Day 4

Mike to base camp ... ((static)) Mike to base camp ...

Found two likely areas to ascend.

I'll call the first one the Teacher. 5 years older than me with a witty sense of humor that I like. My worry is that she is still separated. She says she's drama free, but we'll see. Still waiting for a confirmed time to meet for Starbucks.

The second one I'll call Vixen. 10 years younger than me and doesn't want kids which is something I avoid with women that age. A cheerful, high energy person. My spider sense tells me something else is there. Can't say if it is good or bad, just I know it will come apparent when we meet.

Seen one possibility. Woman said she didn't want kids, but 5 out of her 6 pictures she's holding a baby. I think she's knee deep in denial.

Mike to base camp ((static)) conditions look good to start going up.

MATCH.com Day 3

Taking a rest today. I finally had to turn my wink alerts off. It seems I'm a very desirable male everywhere else in the world except the US. I couldn't take having my box full of them.

I did ask 3 of my female friends to write testimonials for me since you can do it now. I figured what the hey. It was nice reading others to get a different perspective on the person.

In my travels I have found today's profile.

OK I WILL UPDATE THIS LATER...JUST BROWSING THROUGH RIGHT NOW CHECKING THIS SITE OUT...LOOKING FOR HONEST WONDERFUL COMPASSIONATE PATIENT MAN!ANY OUT THERE?MUST LOVE CHILDREN AND ANIMALS...YOU MUST BE A US CITIZEN, OWN A CAR, HAVE A DRIVERS LICENSE, A PASSPORT WOULD BE A PLUS, HAVE CURRENT EMPLOYMENT, WELL YOU GET THE PICTURE...RIGHT? J/k 8/07 Just came back to this site after a year or so. Some of my friends have met alot of really nice people on here so I thought I would give it a try. So if you tried to contact me before, I wasn't here. I was trying to get my job, house, and other priorities straight! So now that that is taken care of I have extra time to have a life again...

She's on everyday so I'm not quite sure what she is looking for or what she's about.

Match.com Day 2

Mike to base camp ... Mike to base camp ((static))

Have not found a place yet to start my ascent. For some reason I'm big with women in other countries even though I'm only looking for someone in 25 miles.

I did find this sign on the trail and had to share:

I am everyday people and have been told I am one of a kind...I wake up with a song in my heart and pep in my step. And that's the truth... SO...back to what I want...I'm just going to list them in no particular order: Nice arms, chest and if you are hairy you must be trimmed with a #2 guard...including arms and chest - and your back must be waxed. (I don't mind helping as long as it's not a forest ;-). Feet...WOW...now this is important...pay attention...stop what you're doing and look at your feet right now...acceptable or not? Hands...nail biters need not apply. Cologne...must smell good all the time...don't be afraid to spritz heavily. Hair...neckline trimmed, no stragglers. ;-)

That was it. Nothing else to describe the writer. Oh well will keep looking.

Wait something is coming in. Hold on. Where the hell is Benin?

((static)) Over and out.

Match.com Day 1

Mike to base camp? Mike to base camp?

Day 1 finds me inundated with Russian women wanting to come to this country. For some reason they are all blond and extremely hot. Note to self. There must be no Russian men or they are all gay.

Side note to self. Saw one woman with skimpy top, enormous chest pushed into camera. She states her best feature is her butt. It seems she can't tell her ass from her breasts.

That ends report. Over and out.

Going Back Out

No not with the Florist. Please. However I did learn a lot from going out with her. It reinforced not settling in my mind. It's not a bigthing with me, but the waters can become muddy sometimes. Also holding to my beliefs made me feel real good today.

One thing it did remind me is how much I enjoy going out with someone. I've been tossing it around in my head for a few weeks now and today I decided to try Match again. I've always had good experiences with it, but I do enjoy just meeting someone and asking them out right there better. However those times are few and far between for me with someone in my age category.

Well at least I'll have some good storied for you all. Plus plenty of nicknames. I will have to keep to a few dates a week since it adds up fast. One thing I'm going to try is to break my serial monogamous dater habit. See if I can try a few women at a time instead of the straight line tactic that is so me.