Gloomy Saturday

Wow. I know I'd been stressed over the past week, with the new fridge thing, and then the biopsy...and I know that I wasn't sleeping well.

But I slept for 13 hours last night/this morning. I feel groggy after my cup of coffee!!

It probably helps that the sunny, perfect day that was predicted has been replaced by deep, dark clouds and rain.

No new news on any of the fronts.

Below is a post I put up on the Radio Paradise website for a woman there who is taking the plunge into internet dating.

I just thought I'd post it here, in case any of my readers are considering the same step.

Internet dating, for the most part, SUCKS, but there are things you can do to improve your experience.

Happy searching!

"in my experience with internet dates (lots of it—i met 23 different men in my search), as a woman, it's wisest to ALWAYS meet in public, and daylight, if possible, for the first date.

(granted, women can be dangerous too, but the statistics show that women are typically more vulnerable than men, so we need to be a little careful when meeting strangers for the first time. especially for a date, which everyone knows is a test for potential sexual compatibility. and, it's an unfortunate truth that men tend to rape women FAR more frequently than women rape men.)

also, if at all possible, be sure that the date takes place in an area where you are familiar with your surroundings. don't let him pressure you into meeting somewhere outside of your element and comfort zone. save that for later dates, IF you decide to see this guy again.

also, tell a friend the guy's name and phone number before you go. you will have his name and number by the time you meet him. if he hasn't given you that info, say no to the date.
tell your friend where you are meeting him, and what time, and that you will call or text her when the date is over.
THIS way, you can not worry about all that stuff, totally relax and get acquainted !!

then, be sure to check in with your friend at the end of the date.

i know it sounds paranoid, but it really does work. with these things in place, you can have more fun and not be so guarded when it comes down to the two of you getting to know one another."