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Dove into OLD
| Thu, 07-05-2007 - 5:25pm |
Hi all,
So I took the plunge and subcribed to match (3 months subcription). I'm leaving here (work) at 5:30 so I didn't send anyone an email... just winked at a couple and uploaded a few new photos. I already received two winks in ten minutes...
I was inspired by Cat... she went on Match and got a date that quickly... My thinking is that it will widen my scope of the guys that I meet. So, we'll see.....
Loonybunny

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AWE! Thanks! I can't wait to hear the stories. They can get interesting...
I've done a few changes on my profile and added a few new pictures, deleted some of the party one's. I keep going over my profile to make sure it doesn't sound negative or too many WANTS that make me sound as if I am not happy with anyone. lol. To find the middle line is the hardest. I had the email from the guy when I had my old profile written, but since I rewrote a few times, I have received a LOT of winks (I never respond to them, because it says I don't in my profile, which means they didn't read my profile) and no really great emails worth talking about. Either too far away, into Harleys, or something that I just can't see myself with anymore. Everytime I think I get one type of person too many times, I go back in and change things around a bit.
Okay ... so the guy who winked at me a week ago wrote me a lengthy email after I winked back at him yesterday (i guess he's a real person..lol) ... wants to know all my details. He thought my picture was cute....
So when I get a chance ... maybe lunchtime... I'll write back to answer his questions... He said he wants to meet... He's 40....divorced with one daughter age 15. He said, looks like you have a "gaggle of children". what are their ages?
I think in my profile I check more than 4.... I didn't really update the profile or put too many details so he said that's why he had so many questions...
You all know my typing personality... do I sound nerdy and boring... I'm afraid my email will sound like a cover letter to a job interview or something.... Oh well, no fear right? Time to dive in and take a risk...
Loonybunny - still frazzled.
Obviously he liked what you wrote or he wouldn't have responded with so many questions, etc.
So enjoy! Take a deep breath and if you need too, close your eyes before the dive. :)
Dive in for sure. You are fun and bubbly and I always enjoy reading your posts!! The important thing is to be yourself because then you attract someone who is genuinely attracted to you. I hope you explained that you like karaoke and music - because that is a plus. And you are easy going and not uptight - you will make a great match for the right person.
I was thinking too, that while 5 kids sounds like a lot, I bet there is actually a point where it is easier to have more because the older ones entertain the younger ones and help each other and you have a close knit family that is always fun. I have noticed that in families who have 3 or 4 kids versus just 2. That they are having more fun and not as uptight. You gotta have a selling point, right?!
This sounds like a great start! I used to edit my replies again and again and then I realized...if they think it's corny or whatever then they're probably NOT for me! I personally think it's a huge plus for someone to be proud of their kid situation because someone who respects that will be attracted to you for all the right reasons :)
Good Luck and I can't wait to hear how it goes!!
True! You never know about the chemistry, but the STORIES are fabulous. Sometimes the date is SO BAD that it's funny. Maybe not at the moment, but later you just have to chuckle. I have done this OLD thing for about 5 years now on and off and it's never been a DULL moment. I have met some realll winners (not). I am sure that they thought the same about me though when they asked a wrong question (politics) and I went on a rampage. LOL.
Anyway, the point is, have fun and no, the chemistry is important but sometimes when you are having dinner with someone that you first look at and don't like, during the course of the evening, the chemistry develops, because their is more depth to them.
Mr. History, is good looking, but again, the teddy bear kind that I've learned to really like. He's somewhat shy with ladies, compared to my overrolling personality that I have with men. I felt a sort of chemistry to him when I met him, but it developed a lot more through the course of the days of hanging out with him and getting to know what sort of person he is. However, like today, I let him know i am dating other people and will continue to do so.
In my profile, I state: "I love children and if you have children then welcome, because "the more the merrier".
I have had great responses to that because men feel welcome. I have revamped it a bit now and stated that I am seeking a parent that has a healthy relationship with his children and not someone that is obsessive compulsive with them. Still, I have had several emails today with men with children and those without; so it still seems to be working.
I only sign up once a month, because it never lasts 3 months. I meet someone each time within the first week or two and then I just don't use it very much anymore thereafter. I will use it this time for the entire month, but after that, I will give it a rest for a few more months again, when I've accumulated enough dates.
Wow, Cat, thanks for all the helpful advice..... I should have thought about signing up for only one month at a time, but I got hooked with the deal (one month was like $35 where as 3-months came out to 20 per month).
So Brad replied to my email.... that was fast wasn't it?.... he seems to have a good sense of humor... I was laughing while reading his email... He said he doesn't mind the "heard" of children. He gave me his phone number... oh no, i didn't tell him about my tendency to send drunk text messages....LOL. From his picture, Brad is tall and thin. He emailed some more info about his daughter, who is about the same age as my oldest daughter. Asked about the children's father which I'd rather NOT get into those details because it's complicated. Brad also said, " As far as your profile, leave it alone...it adds mystery ;)." Not sure if I'll leave it or add some stuff... but he's right, practically everything I said in my first email would have been stuff on my profile. I guess it was my picture that drew his attention.
Cat, I like the picture of you laughing.... it's sexy and yet carefree....
He said "hope to hear from you soon" ... yikes... now what do I do?... email him back again or call him later this weekend?????? I could call but then again... I might not get a moment this weekend... I could reply to his email before the end of the day today.... then say something about calling him soon. And I could send a couple more winks today too.
At least I have this board to share the stories with... LOL.
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