"To top it off, my daughters have told me that I'm allowed to date!!! They aren't pushing me in that direction, but it's okay. Nice to know."
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I hate Saturday Nights
Started this discussion. Last reply by BobbysGirl Oct 6, 2012. 18 Replies 0 Likes
I don't like most Saturday nights.. Nothing on TV and not much to do by myself. I'm not a go out to wherever by myself. When my husband was alive Saturday night was movie night, We used to rent…Continue
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mimi replied to Supa Dupa Fresh's discussion Dating and love
"So we took another walk by the beach (different one this time) and had lunch. He's a nice man, I don't think he's the one but very easy to talk to. I think we could be friends, and could do some activities together. I just…"
mimi replied to Supa Dupa Fresh's discussion Dating and love
"Update, I did meet took a walk at the beach and have lunch with the latest person I contacted through a dating site. He was very nice, easy to talk to. I'm not sure about whether this will lead to anything, maybe a nice friendship. Right now…"
mimi commented on Dianne in Nevada's event Camp Widow WEST 2013
"I was thinking about attending since i live in San Diego, but that is my twin grandsons' birthday weekend, I'll be otherwise engaged. "
mimi replied to Supa Dupa Fresh's discussion Dating and love
"So another one bites the dust, didn't even get to the meet and greet here. After many e-mails back and forth I discovered that maybe he wasn't ready for me, that is he wasn't into family, had issues there and didn't seem to…"
mimi replied to Supa Dupa Fresh's discussion Dating and love
"Thanks for the tips. If and when we might meet I will keep it in a neutral location that's for sure. I did meet one man, didn't work out, not my type that's for sure. We met at the mall, sat down and just talked, I…"
mimi replied to Supa Dupa Fresh's discussion Dating and love
"I think I'm ready to date now, It's been over 2 1/2 years since I lost my husband. I really don't know if I'm ready for another relationship yet though, but time will tell won't it. I've joined one paid dating…"
mimi replied to Supa Dupa Fresh's discussion Dating and love
"Okay so I did my first foray into this online dating stuff and met with someone for lunch today. Didn't turn out the way I expected... All he did was talk about himself. Blah, blah, blah!!!! I don't know if he was trying…"
mimi commented on Jackie (lvgma)'s blog post How about dinner not alone.
"I'd be interested in this, I've only lived in the area for about 2 1/2 years and I'm still meeting new people and trying to get to know where to go and things to do... Even some lunch meet ups would work for me...Please add me to the…"
mimi replied to Supa Dupa Fresh's discussion Dating and love
"I'm the same way, I'm only 64 and I don't know if I want to be alone forever, dating now is different than when we were younger. I think I'd like to date and see where that takes me but.....Then again I'm still trying to…"
mimi commented on mimi's blog post What a way to celebrate a birthday
"I didn't realize how much I am getting used to living alone until all this happened, I Spent 4 days in the hospital and another 5 in rehab, then had someone come stay with me for a few days. Last night I had a neighbor come over for dinner and…"
mimi commented on mimi's blog post What a way to celebrate a birthday
"I released myself from rehab over the weekend, I just couldn't take it any more and I was ready to go home. A friend is staying with me for now and I have another one coming next week. I can get around slowly and although I feel I…"
Barbie Doll commented on mimi's blog post What a way to celebrate a birthday
"So very sorry Mimi. We miss them all the time but especially when we are sick or injured. Those are the loneliest times of all. I hope you are healing quickly. ((((((((((hugs))))))))))))))"
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What a way to celebrate a birthday
Posted on February 5, 2013 at 9:01pm 7 Comments 0 Likes
Well I was all set to go out to lunch with my daughter and the twins. One of the boys ran out the front door( they are 2 1/2) I ran after him, tripped and fell hard on the driveway , the result a broken right ankle, broken left hip and broken bone in my right arm.... Surgery was the next day , 3 screws in the hip. I can walk w/ walker. Now in rehab. Living alone makes things hard. Luckily I have some friends to help out, but will need someone with me for a while. It's times like these when you… Continue
One step forward, 2 steps back
Posted on January 23, 2013 at 12:42pm 5 Comments 0 Likes
Just when I think I'm doing just fine, memories come back. My birthday (64) is coming up and I remember when I turned 60 i gave my husband a choice, a party at home with friends or a trip to San Diego to spend it with our daughters and dinner out. After a nice dinner at Roy's with the family, my husband made a comment that maybe the party would have been cheaper.... He's been gone for 2 1/2 years now and I still remember that night. I think we had one more dinner at Roy's before he left…
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