Before I break out into all of these crazy dates, I'm guessing you might need a little background info...
I'm divorced (twice) and am now a whopping 44. I had a realization not long ago. I was chatting with a friend about our dating woes and all of a sudden, I thought (and said) SHIT! I've been divorced for almost 8 years!! I separated in October of 2004, divorce was final in December 2005....
and I'm still single. The ex has remarried - to the younger but not prettier blonde that he decided was his real soul mate not long after our 10th year of marriage. Great...
Am I as bad as he said? Is this why I'm still single?
I mean really...I'm not a fashion model or anything, but I'm not butt ugly. I'm not a stick, but I'm not a heifer either, I'm educated, have a sense of humor, can carry on a conversation, can spell, and I love sex. I mean what else does a man want??
Maybe I am just being too picky. 
As I contemplated all of this, I decided to give those I would normally disregard a shot - in the essence of being fair and just in case (off hand chance now) that I was being too picky...

Dating sucks...

Well, I say dating sucks as a whole, but I'm thinking that is probably because I am at the point where I no longer want to date for fun. I want to find "The One" even though a part of my jaded self doesn't believe that there is "The One" out there for me.

I have gone on quite a few dates in the last year and a half or so, and someone recently commented that I should write about them when I mentioned how horrible they were,

So I thought I would write about some of the more memorable ones...

Next...

As the days roll by I am continually trying to figure out ways to make my life better - I am making a commitment to be more regular with my exercise. This is a big one for me as I have never been a "regular" exerciser. I tend to go in fits and starts, then fading off until another moment hits me. :/ I have been growing my yoga practice, slowly building into a regular program, but to me yoga isn't exercise. It's the road to peace, and the meditation portion of the practice is, I have found, essential to my well being at this point in my life. Having said all of this, I am going to start walking again...at least 30 minutes per day. Police me - ask me if I am following through! I realize that with the arrival of spring, we all are suddenly embued with this wonderful feeling of rebirth. What small change can you make to begin your transformation? I am committing to this blog - in the hope that someone will eventually follow it - lol, and I am also hoping that someone will share with me their goal for this time and place. When you set your goal remember that we have to take care of ourselves before we take care of others, we need to establish peace in our lives, and all goals are meant for change. Don't worry about failure - every small step counts, even if it's just to rinse your coffe mug in the morning for one less dish to wash in the evening!
Namaste
Susan

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Good morning everyone! I am having one of those mornings in which I am torn between needing to feed my OCD and finish ALL of my spring cleaning in one day vs. just chilling out, playing on line, listening to music, and watching old tv shows! I am not quite sure how to get the word out about this blog, or that I really would like to hear from regular people. What do you need? Can I do some research for you? Do you have a problem that you are not quite sure how to solve, where to go for help, etc.? I know that I have an odd set of skills that allows me to lead you in the best direction. I am not a psychic, and I don't claim to be able to bring perfection to your life, but sometimes it is easier to ask a stranger for information and help than those we are closest to. Take a chance - you never know what may come of it. And by the way....there are no strings here. I want to live MY best life and I feel that this helps me on my path. Namaste.

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