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Do You Really Have TIme To Date?
OceanBlue122
7/15/2008 7:31 pm
I've been thinking about how our lives are so full with work and other obligations.....even some of us single people have children.....I know I don't, but wow, having kids and dating, too!!! That's got to be tough, for more reasons than just one!

As much as we'd like to find someone and eventually settle down with them, where, oh, where do we ever find the time to date anybody?

I know for myself, my job certainly has gotten in the way of my dating or even just hanging out with friends and having fun for the last past few years. I really felt I needed to do something about it because truly, though I'm a bit shy at times, I am quite social!!

I'm changing position status and taking weekend training for several weeks in order to do so. In addition, I'm working double the three days of the week that I'm not in training. On top of that, I'm looking for a new place to live....possibly buying my own home!!! YIKES....I'm swamped!!

Do you think a guy is going to understand or just drop me like a hot potato???

How about you? Can you make time to date or are you kind of overloaded too?
spbpt
3096 posts 

7/15/2008 8:29 pm

my life is as full as yours

yikes!

Susan

because I have a Shepherd,
I know love and goodness

OceanBlue122
6909 posts 

7/15/2008 8:39 pm

    Quoting spbpt:
    my life is as full as yours

    yikes!
Hey, Susan, guess that's why we ain't caught us a man yet, huh???

At least I know I'll be less busy in a few weeks!!

grainofsalt
138 posts

7/15/2008 8:39 pm

i think the right guy will make time ocean and be patient.

looking4aknight
1182 posts 

7/15/2008 8:42 pm

Lisa, Time is always an issue. My thing is God told me not to date anyone at this time until he prepares me.He only has one choice for me so I'm really having to trust him.I've had opportunities and wonderful men have approached me but it's not his timing yet.Everyone is different but when the right time comes I think time will come too. GBY

Please remember to keep our soldiers in your prayers!!! Kristy

OceanBlue122
6909 posts 

7/15/2008 8:47 pm

    Quoting grainofsalt:
    i think the right guy will make time ocean and be patient.
Awww...then I'll keep my eye on this sort of guy!!! He sounds like a real keeper!!!

OceanBlue122
6909 posts 

7/15/2008 8:52 pm

    Quoting looking4aknight:
    Lisa, Time is always an issue. My thing is God told me not to date anyone at this time until he prepares me.He only has one choice for me so I'm really having to trust him.I've had opportunities and wonderful men have approached me but it's not his timing yet.Everyone is different but when the right time comes I think time will come too. GBY
That is true, there are times and seasons for everything and everyone!!! And soooooooo right.....God does all these things!!! Keep listening to Him!!!

At least I know for me a bit more free time is just ahead.....I'm looking at it as a reward for what I feel I've been missing out on!!

Good luck with God's plans for you!!! They will be awesome!!

Tropical_Man
5177 posts 

7/15/2008 8:57 pm

Lisa I am not here to pester you, but to apologize. I will not put up any doctrinal stuff anymore. It isnt about who is right or wrong. Its about people that truly get hurt. But anyway, best wishes to you in everything. I hope you can forgive me. If you chose not to thats ok too.

Blessings

joybells55
4089 posts

7/15/2008 9:05 pm

I have time, but.........

OceanBlue122
6909 posts 

7/15/2008 9:12 pm

    Quoting Tropical_Man:
    Lisa I am not here to pester you, but to apologize. I will not put up any doctrinal stuff anymore. It isnt about who is right or wrong. Its about people that truly get hurt. But anyway, best wishes to you in everything. I hope you can forgive me. If you chose not to thats ok too.

    Blessings

Hey, Dennis......are you kidding....of course you're forgiven.....long ago!!!

I've been praying for your recent needs and was pleased to learn someone lent you a helping hand!!

God bless you, my old buddy!!

meow33744
21766 posts 

7/15/2008 9:13 pm


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Hisgrayce
1202 posts

7/15/2008 9:25 pm

Oh, I have time! When I was married, I did nothing but BE married. I was there to serve him and my child. After he left, I found out how great it is to have friends and to do things for me. Of course, my daughter is still my priority, but she leaves in a few weeks for college (THAT will be a blog!). I found out that it's important for me to be me. That will always include friends, doing things, going places, and hopefully one day a fab hubby. So, YES I have the time!!

OceanBlue122
6909 posts 

7/15/2008 9:34 pm

Hmmmmmmmm....Joy....I just think guys don't know how fun you can be....how caring you are.........but even more they'll be beyond themselves when they discover just how pretty you truly are......they just don't know all this about you!!! Soon you won't have any time at all, cuz, ya will be datin' soooooooo, soooooooo much!!!

OceanBlue122
6909 posts 

7/15/2008 9:40 pm

    Quoting meow33744:

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Yep, Pete, making time, not just taking each other for granted!!! I know when I love someone.....like my husband.....he's really my everything!!! He's on my mind constantly!! But I know it's important to spend time together intentionally!!!! It's so nice when a husband says, "let's go out to that nice restaurant....you know, the one where we...." Yep!!!

OceanBlue122
6909 posts 

7/15/2008 9:46 pm

    Quoting Hisgrayce:
    Oh, I have time! When I was married, I did nothing but BE married. I was there to serve him and my child. After he left, I found out how great it is to have friends and to do things for me. Of course, my daughter is still my priority, but she leaves in a few weeks for college (THAT will be a blog!). I found out that it's important for me to be me. That will always include friends, doing things, going places, and hopefully one day a fab hubby. So, YES I have the time!!
You look too young to have a daughter ready for college, Deb!!! I'm glad you are able to be with friends....it's been a while for me since I've just hung out.....so I miss that a bit.....but I'd rather hang out with that "one" special guy than all the friends in the world, if you know what I mean!!

So, since you have the time.......you'll do just fine!!!! He'll be along soon!!!

OneLady7
2275 posts 

7/15/2008 11:16 pm

I have time too but..... not sure why nothing happening here, not too busy, not too anything really...oh and will be divorced this month, maybe thats part of it...God's timing anyway eh Lisa

Luv is patient, kind, unselfish, hopes 4 the best...

momto3beagles

7/15/2008 11:21 pm

I've got nothing BUT time.

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joybells55
4089 posts

7/16/2008 4:26 am

    Quoting OceanBlue122:
    Hmmmmmmmm....Joy....I just think guys don't know how fun you can be....how caring you are.........but even more they'll be beyond themselves when they discover just how pretty you truly are......they just don't know all this about you!!! Soon you won't have any time at all, cuz, ya will be datin' soooooooo, soooooooo much!!!
Lisa, you are too kind!!!!!

OceanBlue122
6909 posts 

7/16/2008 5:01 am

    Quoting OneLady7:
    I have time too but..... not sure why nothing happening here, not too busy, not too anything really...oh and will be divorced this month, maybe thats part of it...God's timing anyway eh Lisa
That could be it, Sheryl.....getting divorced first!!! I dunno though!!! For me, I could even think about dating until I got both a divorce and a church annulment....but that's just me!!

So perhaps.....the time is near!!! Cuz, you truly are a beauty!!! And you can cook!!!! That's got to bring the men running to your door!!!

OceanBlue122
6909 posts 

7/16/2008 5:07 am

Oh, dear, Mia....I'm not up to speed what went the wrong way between you and you know who.....sorry!!!

But.....yep now you do have time!!!

Well, I guess the only thing to say is, "pick yourself up, dust yourself off, and start all over again" Sing it if you have to, that's okay!!! It'll get you perky in no time!!!

You're a gem......been discovered......you're a bit known, and most definitely will be sought after soon!!

OceanBlue122
6909 posts 

7/16/2008 5:09 am

Oh, no, no, no.....I'm not kind at all.........I just have this incredible force and am compelled to tell the truth!!! Really.....I do!!! I can't stop it and I can't help myself!!

Trollhunter
1180 posts 

7/16/2008 8:12 am

I've got TOO MUCH time to dateb but NOONE to date!
I've no money either and soon, I may have no JOB!
So who wants to date me first??

OMNI means ALL
ALL MEANS ALL

BristerBate
3862 posts 

7/16/2008 9:03 am

... mmm, if a job gets in the way, how can one even be married??? Married to one's job??

OceanBlue122
6909 posts 

7/16/2008 9:09 am

    Quoting Trollhunter:
    I've got TOO MUCH time to dateb but NOONE to date!
    I've no money either and soon, I may have no JOB!
    So who wants to date me first??
Awww....Tom, Tom, Tom......hmmmmm....well, first of all, a lady likes a guy to have a job so he can at least spend a little money on her...so, buddy, it looks like you need a wee bit of prayer!!! So I'm praying for you!!!

But I'm sure any gal wouldn't mind dating you whether your pockets are full or empty....cuz, you're one of the nice, sweet guys!!!

P.S. Maybe if I can get my teammates Sonia and Susan together again, we can auction you off to the ladies!!!

OceanBlue122
6909 posts 

7/16/2008 10:20 am

    Quoting BristerBate:
    ... mmm, if a job gets in the way, how can one even be married??? Married to one's job??
Exactly my point, BB!!!! We all work way toooooooooo much!!!

We've got to start having some fun, don't you think!!!

yendor2
7180 posts

7/16/2008 11:46 am

You think you don't have time now!... lol what till you buy that house... lol Home are the biggest time consumer.. lol

Life is too short so Lighten Up a bit...

BristerBate
3862 posts 

7/16/2008 12:06 pm

    Quoting OceanBlue122:
    Exactly my point, BB!!!! We all work way toooooooooo much!!!

    We've got to start having some fun, don't you think!!!
Yeah... I remember it happened to me several times: When I worked she never saw me; when she worked I was alone all day...

Maybe marriage is for the retired??? LOL!

OceanBlue122
6909 posts 

7/16/2008 1:24 pm

    Quoting yendor2:
    You think you don't have time now!... lol what till you buy that house... lol Home are the biggest time consumer.. lol
Oh noooooooooooo, Rod, you're bursting my bubble!!!

I'm excited about getting my own home....actually it's more like an office....where I'll sleep occasionally HAHAHA!!

It's a very, very small house, the inside is done except for initial cleaning and painting of a few rooms. Other than that, I don't know how a house can swallow me whole....hehehe!!! There's only one bathroom and all the water lines are located right together. I've got me some brothers that know how to fix everything.....so if anything goes wrong I've got five chances to get one of them to fix it.....my dad, of course would be my sixth option, I've got three good neighbors, who are all handy around the house.....so if I run out of options I guess then I'll have to beg on the streets!!! HEHEHE

It's got a new roof, new dishwasher, washer and dryer...the septic is working well and all heating zones, two of them are in perfect working order!!! I'm going to purchase a new refrigerator and a stove.....I'm all set.....what am I forgetting????

Keeping it clean.......hey, I'm a girl....who doesn't mind keeping a home spotless!!! Besides....how much am I gonna mess it up???

Snow removal you say.......got it covered.....brothers, remember!!!

Mowing the lawn.....if I can't do it or don't wanna.....I've got nine nephews who wouldn't mind earning a buck.....and I mean just one single, solitary buck!!! Whoooooo Hooooo!!

So all I see is relaxing, relaxing, relaxing!!! Gee, and to think I could invite you over to relax a bit some time

OceanBlue122
6909 posts 

7/16/2008 1:26 pm

    Quoting BristerBate:
    Yeah... I remember it happened to me several times: When I worked she never saw me; when she worked I was alone all day...

    Maybe marriage is for the retired??? LOL!

No, BB, don't make me be old and have to be retired before tying the knot!!!

Me want to enjoy my sweetiepie now....well, at least soon!!!!

Trollhunter
1180 posts 

7/16/2008 1:48 pm

    Quoting OceanBlue122:
    Awww....Tom, Tom, Tom......hmmmmm....well, first of all, a lady likes a guy to have a job so he can at least spend a little money on her...so, buddy, it looks like you need a wee bit of prayer!!! So I'm praying for you!!!

    But I'm sure any gal wouldn't mind dating you whether your pockets are full or empty....cuz, you're one of the nice, sweet guys!!!

    P.S. Maybe if I can get my teammates Sonia and Susan together again, we can auction you off to the ladies!!!
OOOOOOOOOOOOO I feel sooooooooooooo CHEAP!!
I better go nothing less than 5 DOLLARS!!

OMNI means ALL
ALL MEANS ALL

OneLady7
2275 posts 

7/16/2008 2:11 pm

Aww Lisa you are such a sweety, intelligent, beautiful, kind and loving...watch out girl or we'll auction YOU off

Luv is patient, kind, unselfish, hopes 4 the best...

OceanBlue122
6909 posts 

7/16/2008 2:15 pm

    Quoting Trollhunter:
    OOOOOOOOOOOOO I feel sooooooooooooo CHEAP!!
    I better go nothing less than 5 DOLLARS!!
Hey, Tom, now come on....what are you thinking???? This ain't no five and dime or dollar store!!! This is Big Church where it's like, like, like better than Ebay!!!

OceanBlue122
6909 posts 

7/16/2008 2:20 pm

    Quoting OneLady7:
    Aww Lisa you are such a sweety, intelligent, beautiful, kind and loving...watch out girl or we'll auction YOU off
Hey, I've already got thoughts for you, Sheryl!!! So get ready!!!

Gordy505
1562 posts 

7/16/2008 2:27 pm

I put "something special" in your "secret message" post. It's kind of something you'll find "funny and later- fun"- but it's really not funny yet- just important fun so far... please do check there and please DO the request? Thanks in advance-

Perfection... Possible? Yup... IF ya wanna TRY.

OceanBlue122
6909 posts 

7/16/2008 2:36 pm

    Quoting Gordy505:
    I put "something special" in your "secret message" post. It's kind of something you'll find "funny and later- fun"- but it's really not funny yet- just important fun so far... please do check there and please DO the request? Thanks in advance-
Already did it!!

buckeyefan721
50 posts 

7/16/2008 3:31 pm

    Quoting OceanBlue122:
    Hey, Tom, now come on....what are you thinking???? This ain't no five and dime or dollar store!!! This is Big Church where it's like, like, like better than Ebay!!!
OK make it 6!!!

pawspal
1268 posts 

7/16/2008 6:36 pm

Hey, Lisa I have time to help you with some of your work hon. Send some down here.

Then you will have more free time as well.

I can't seem to find extra work around here.

Glad to help you!



love ya sis

ReadingandRoses
6017 posts

7/16/2008 7:02 pm

    Quoting OceanBlue122:
    Awww....Tom, Tom, Tom......hmmmmm....well, first of all, a lady likes a guy to have a job so he can at least spend a little money on her...so, buddy, it looks like you need a wee bit of prayer!!! So I'm praying for you!!!

    But I'm sure any gal wouldn't mind dating you whether your pockets are full or empty....cuz, you're one of the nice, sweet guys!!!

    P.S. Maybe if I can get my teammates Sonia and Susan together again, we can auction you off to the ladies!!!
Auction? Auction? Did someone say auction? (she sits up straight and pays attention.) Ready, set, go!! Who has the opening bid?

Susan aka Red
God gives the very best to those who leave the choices to Him.
Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine...to Him be the glory. Eph 3:20


The parable of a man and his car
The Cottage

OceanBlue122
6909 posts 

7/16/2008 7:04 pm

    Quoting pawspal:
    Hey, Lisa I have time to help you with some of your work hon. Send some down here.

    Then you will have more free time as well.

    I can't seem to find extra work around here.

    Glad to help you!



    love ya sis

Hey, my dear pawsypal!!! That would be awesome if it worked that way!!! Dang nab it!!!! But hey, perhaps, you can work locally for various companies in your area. Lots of companies want to go paperless and have tons of files and paperwork to either be scanned in or hand typed!! Just start asking every business you see if they need a typist or have a specific one-time project to be completed. That's how I started my own temp agency years ago....sort of like "kelly girl" services. You'd be surprised who needs what and right away. Companies really know the value of someone taking on a project and they only pay for the job done, and don't have to pay for their hired hand to take breaks or taxes, medical, you name it....it's worth it for these companies to get the job done out of office!! I really think you can find something in your own backyard!!! I'd suggest internet search however, with the scams out there it's going to be tough!!! I wish you success, my dear friend.

I hadn't caught all the posts going on of late but you should contact me off BC, I hope you know how, if not, I'll email you.....actually, I'll just email you!!!

ReadingandRoses
6017 posts

7/16/2008 7:07 pm

As for time for dating . . . ever since I "simplified" my job a couple years ago, I find I have a lot more time. For everything - family, friends, and yes, dating! It goes in spells though - right now I'm on a roll with a few would be suitors hanging around. I'm not husband hunting at the moment, so just enjoying being 'sought after'. Two bouquets last weekend! hee hee . . . Two options this weekend . . . I say c'mon out and visit ladies - there's plenty to go around!!

Susan aka Red
God gives the very best to those who leave the choices to Him.
Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine...to Him be the glory. Eph 3:20


The parable of a man and his car
The Cottage

OceanBlue122
6909 posts 

7/16/2008 7:08 pm

    Quoting ReadingandRoses:
    Auction? Auction? Did someone say auction? (she sits up straight and pays attention.) Ready, set, go!! Who has the opening bid?
There you are, my fun one!!! I was hoping we could have some fun with auctioning Tom off!! He's such a sweet guy and fully game for it!!! HAHAHA! I was thinking a secret auction could be fun.....but then reveal all the comments later or one by one or something!!! What are your ideas???

OceanBlue122
6909 posts 

7/16/2008 7:29 pm

    Quoting ReadingandRoses:
    As for time for dating . . . ever since I "simplified" my job a couple years ago, I find I have a lot more time. For everything - family, friends, and yes, dating! It goes in spells though - right now I'm on a roll with a few would be suitors hanging around. I'm not husband hunting at the moment, so just enjoying being 'sought after'. Two bouquets last weekend! hee hee . . . Two options this weekend . . . I say c'mon out and visit ladies - there's plenty to go around!!
Awww, that sounds wonderful!!! Just enjoying.....takes the hang ups out about dating....great idea!!! I'm glad you're doing well!!! Does the heart good to be happy!!

yendor2
7180 posts

7/17/2008 6:18 am

I would never want to burst your bubble Lisa.. lol you keep living the dream.. lol it a great dream... and when you invite me over to relax a bit, we can share horror stories.. lol

Life is too short so Lighten Up a bit...

OceanBlue122
6909 posts 

7/17/2008 7:01 am

    Quoting yendor2:
    I would never want to burst your bubble Lisa.. lol you keep living the dream.. lol it a great dream... and when you invite me over to relax a bit, we can share horror stories.. lol
You're bad You naughty, naughty boy!!!

I'm not going to play with you at recess today, cuz, you're being mean about my happy thoughts!!!

Well, maybe you're just not doing something right with your house.....soooo, I guess I'll have to share my secrets with you!!!

Tropical_Man
5177 posts 

7/17/2008 1:46 pm

You only live once Lisa. So I guess it is a personal thing. I think you have a lot to give a man or friend or whatever. One day I woke up and realized I had been alone for 10 years

Blessings


Dennis

OceanBlue122
6909 posts 

7/17/2008 3:42 pm

    Quoting Tropical_Man:
    You only live once Lisa. So I guess it is a personal thing. I think you have a lot to give a man or friend or whatever. One day I woke up and realized I had been alone for 10 years

    Blessings


    Dennis
I know that feeling, Dennis.....I was married and realized it.....I knew it was then time to leave!

But you're never really alone with the Lord....but you know that!! Just never dwell on loneliness or it will only get you down!!

Trollhunter
1180 posts 

7/18/2008 1:42 pm

OK I'll raise the price to 7 DOILLARS but that's IT!!!! 774

OMNI means ALL
ALL MEANS ALL

OceanBlue122
6909 posts 

7/18/2008 6:57 pm

    Quoting Trollhunter:
    OK I'll raise the price to 7 DOILLARS but that's IT!!!! 774
$7???? I don't think prices are that low on ebay!!! Perhaps that's the price of postage!!!

Get ready, Tom.....after the Blind Date....if that doesn't pan out for you....then you're getting Auctioned!!!

Trollhunter
1180 posts 

7/19/2008 8:27 am

OK I'll make it 10$$ but that's my FINAL offer!!

OMNI means ALL
ALL MEANS ALL

philopatir
635 posts 

7/29/2008 8:40 am

Just sayin hi darlin..

OceanBlue122
6909 posts 

7/29/2008 11:22 am

Hello!!!

I'm not much in a reading or writing mood lately.....just a little too busy I guess in the real world!!! Hope your day is going super!!!

philopatir
635 posts 

8/1/2008 3:32 am

    Quoting OceanBlue122:
    Hello!!!

    I'm not much in a reading or writing mood lately.....just a little too busy I guess in the real world!!! Hope your day is going super!!!
No probs gurl..know what it's like,multy tasking my self..
take it easy..

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