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Afternoon guys! How's everyone doing?

I was reminded today of why I wouldn't teach high school unless it only required 10 yrs. of service before retirement with benefits that match a CEO's in a major corporation. lol. I need to work with something moldable, younger minds who still care about their education. :D But overall, I had a good day subbing--four of the classes were 7th and 8th grades.

Morning Aqua! Such a nice thought to take with me today)

(omg.. my favorite thing to do.. lol)

Is sort of like Aquaman on land, so don't make her mad...the price of angering her is a stampede by her loyal army of friends.

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Morning Charles!

Ahh.. maybe that's what I'm doing wrong. I tend to discuss my ideas on what it means to be a good person first, which includes: 1-absolute, upfront honesty; 2-following through with what you say you're going to do (i.e. being a man of your word); and 3-doing what is right for no other reason than it's the right thing to do. Guess I may run quite a few off after that.. ;p

I practice all three (not perfectly, of course), but the value on these traits is just not the same in today's society... Finding a person with them takes time, because you have to be able to examine the person they are for consistency with those traits in real life situations.

lol. fine) I need to head out anyway.. but I'll check in to see if you've conquered your fears in the morning.. ;p

Ah, come on Pats.. You're not afraid to spill your guts are you?

That's awesome) I met a guy recently, had dinner with him. but he's talking about relocation in the future because of the work he does, and I'm not sure if I'd be willing to consider that. I love my grandmother too much.. ;p He works as an off-shore diver, too, so it's sort of hard to think about having any time to build a relationship with him.

Ok, let me add shy or modest or whatever the right word is... So this attention is making me uncomfortable..

Next topic.. so what makes you guys have so many posts with no "taken" beside your names?

lol.. thx iam4u) But you can't say that because it would ruin my whole theory.. I was in my safe zone with that train of thought.

I think my problem is that I'm not drop dead gorgeous, and I don't place sex first on my list of topics with a guy.

I think I'm rather quirky in real life, and I would really like to focus on the quality of a relationship rather than just quantity, which means you spend some time with it, not just rush into whatever feels good. It also provides you both with a sense of trust when you know the other person isn't just going to jump into something else so fast.

Also, I'd rather meet a guy in real life before I decide I like him any more than just a friend. I want a real life relationship, not a bunch of emails that transpose emotion.

Most of the guys I meet on here are looking for a pretty face with a sexy body, and I'm not 25 anymore, lol. I don't try to act it either.. ;p I'm a real person with a real life, which is rather hectic at times, but very fulfilling. But, in the same sense, I'm also really happy with things the way they are, so I'll be like you, and just wait through all the friendships. Maybe something nice will turn up)

exactly.. well, except for the fact that I'm soo upfront about not calling a person 'my mingle dating guy' until I've met them in real life. I just can't see the reality in forming a bond of relationship strength with someone you've only read messages from or talked on the phone to.. ;p

I would much rather a guy say, "Hey, was just checking out your profile and wondered if you'd like to meet up and have dinner" or something like that. Then let real life take its course.

And, too. Isn't it funny how you sometimes find yourself wondering how many people the other person is IMing based on their delay in typing? I hope that I don't give that impression, b/c I very rarely am talking to more than one person at a time, and if I am, I normally say something about it and apologize for being distracted.

nah, I won't. just venting a little humor found in the situation is all... and I noticed this forum had died, so why not stir up a little discussion)

You know me better than that Kojack)