personal improvements

A few posts back, I mentioned the improvements I'm planning for the house. But I realized I hadn't mentioned my own "improvements" here.

I'm finally down to my post-divorce weight again. The weight I was after two months of not being able to eat or sleep. Folks who didn't know what was going on with me were saying "wow, you look great!" and "how did you do it?" (some of those poor people got "I don't recommend it...my husband left me, and I can't eat or sleep" - not what they expected to hear), but the ones who knew me well said things like "are you okay?" and "I'm worried about you", which was easier to take, in a lot of ways.
Some of this weight I slowly gained back as life returned to normal. Not a problem at the time, because at least I felt like eating and I was sleeping, and life was beginning to feel normal again, so having some weight come back on wasn't horrible. And I didn't regain all of it, so I didn't fuss at the time. Plus, I like my clothes, and the thought of having to replace my entire wardrobe did not thrill me. Still doesn't thrill me.

But, through small changes, and a little work (but not a lot, because I don't like traditional work-outs, or running, or weight-lifting, or any of that stuff), I'm getting back down to a more normal weight for my height. I still have a ways to go, if I'm to ever get myself back to what I should be. I may never reach that ideal, but that's fine. I feel pretty good about where I am for now.

If you can't be bothered...

Still no response from the fella in MI (I get the impression I may not be his type. Also wondering just how long he's been divorced, as he's so eager to make a new start right this minute.), but I did get a new flirt. From a 56 yr old, "frequently attends church" type. Sometimes, I think it's a good thing that I can glance at that part of the profile and just move along from there. I'm sorry to all the guys who didn't bother to check their own profiles to make sure they're accurate, but really, how hard is that? No, if you can't be bothered to make sure you're well-represented by your own self (sort of like making sure your hair isn't sticking up in the back and your socks match, only this is "virtual"), well, I'm not sure I need to step any further into your little world just yet.

no response

Yeah, so I got one more message from the guy in MI, and I replied (twice, actually, because I later realized I didn't tell him my name, so I had to send him another message apologizing for that and telling him who I actually am, and then I rambled on a bit more about myself), and according to my sent box, he's read them. But he hasn't replied yet. Nice.

long distance relationship, anyone?

This guy I mentioned before, the one in Michigan? He seems possibly actually interested. Because he's really looking to relocate anyway. So, maybe we'll be having some conversations. Maybe.
See, he's got the 3 E's (or, at least, he says he does...not that I'm paranoid or anything, but...), and you know how big a deal that is to me. And he's about my age (never a big thing for me, but in the same decade would be nice, just because it's easier to relate), and he's in education. I'm guessing High School, because he teaches social studies. That's about all I know for now.
We'll see. I still don't think you should give your phone number to someone you've never met, but I may have to make an exception here, given the distance. But only if there seems to be something worth pursuing. I'd feel better if he gave me his, because I can set my phone to not show the number on his caller ID. I know I'm not a stalker, but he can't know that. So if he's hesitant about giving out his number, I won't complain.

home improvements

My contractor asked me, as we were discussing putting a front porch on my little house, just how long I expected to live there. I told him, I didn't think I'd be moving, well, ever. Unless...unless I got married again. Because you shouldn't move into one house or the other, you should find a new house together. He asked if that would happen any time soon. Not so much, I said. I'd have to be dating, for that to happen.
As much as I want the front porch, and the other improvements I'm considering, sometimes, only sometimes, I wish I could say I don't expect to be there very long.
It's been 22 years since I bought that house. I've thought about moving. Looked at a couple other places once or twice. This was never my ideal home. But it was what I could afford at the time, and it has it's good points. Location is one of them. I love my ward. I feel blessed to be where I am.
I don't want to move. But sometimes, I wish I had a reason to.

possibilities

got a flirt over the weekend. he's my age, and he does have the 3 E's. But he's in Michigan. willing to relocate, but should one relocate for a possible date? I think not. I sent him a message, so we'll see.

an evening with Michael B

My co-worker, Cookie, brought Michael B, of Singles Ward fame, to our company Christmas party Friday night. He is an absolute hoot! Seriously.
Very friendly, super nice, funny.
I'm not a big fan of his work, but I'm familiar with it. Truth to tell, I don't think I've seen a single one of his movies all the way through. Just parts of a couple of them. He's definitely entertaining.
Apparently, he's a marriage and family counselor for his "steady" job. Interesting.
After the party, we headed over to Cookie's house to see the results of her recent refinishing of all the interior logs of her log home. He came along, of course. We were hanging out, talking, until almost 1am. Talking about, well, just about everything. Movies (Johnny Depp, etc), dating, Oreos (why do we love a burnt chocolate cookie so much?), spelunking, you name it. I was watching him closely, taking mental notes, because I was so impressed with how he made sure to include everyone in the conversation. That's a talent to be admired.