I just want to point out to people, meetup.com has been a godsend for me, and I hope others get some benefit out of it as well!
Yesterday d9 and I hit a new meetup group for single parents, and went to a 'build your own wooden toy' workshop, and had one of the best meetups yet!
d9 built a toy bed for some of her play dog's and she and I building it together, then painting it was absolutely a great day, and the whole thing was about 10 bucks. She couldn't stop talking about how much fun it was! We then had ice cream with the group before heading home for food shopping and dinner.
On a more personal note, the lady that runs the group was so nice to me, I was kind of taken back. Within 10 minutes of really meeting up, she spent time talking with me, and then has me invited to an adults only hot tub party this coming weekend, and three of the groups other kids/parents meetups this weekend!
Did I mention she is attractive as well. Don't worry, no expectations, but she has that outgoing friendly attitude that can make friends with anyone, and I am a bit of an introvert, so that always brings me out of my shell a bit, and that's a good thing.
Wednesday the group is going roller skating, and I am sure I'll be making a fool of myself, but who cares! d9 and I should have fun with the group and kids, and I am looking forward to it.
Just really in a good mood after yesterday, today d9 and I are meeting another meetup group for a hike and picnic lunch, cheap day of fun, and well worth it.
M: 41 STBXW: 41 D: 9 Bomb: 4/26/09
On board the D train now..
"Suffering is when we try to change what we cannot."
