Dating...ugh!!

So...whoever said dating was fun, must have been insane!!  It is hard enough to date in your 20's, but in your 40's and 50's (no... I'm not there yet) - it is almost impossible!!! I have been divorced for about 10 years, and if anyone would have ever told me I would still be single in 10 years - I would have said, "heck no." The funny thing about dating - you never know what you're going to get, and it's always an adventure.  The people that you think would be the perfect partner in crime, are definitely not.  The ones that you think you may have nothing in common with, are sometimes the ones you which you have the most in common. The ones who you thought were trustworthy - are the biggest snakes.  It's just funny... you never know what you're going to get.

I had a conversation today about people and the "types" of people they date and that got me thinking.  I don't really have a type.  I have dated long hair, gray hair, and no hair.  I have dated short, tall and everything in between.  I know I am no longer skinny mini, with long hair.  I know that I am set in my ways, and I know I can be difficult at times (to say the least).    I also know that there are some good guys out there that I haven't given a chance like I should have.  I know that I have a crazy schedule, with kids who have crazy schedules, and that it is hard to make time.  I also truly believe that you make time for ALL things that are important to you.  But, I wouldn't change anything!

So... as I think about my dating life, it is definitely a challenge!  This week, I have another "first date."  They can be dreadful, painful and long! Or... they can be entertaining,  enjoyable, and you could possibly have the time of your life.  This one - I'm looking forward to.  Who knows what will happen?  I will find out soon.  I can tell you that I will never settle for anything less than what I think is perfect (regardless of what others think).

To all my friends who know me ( and laugh at me) - I still believe in fairy tales and happily ever afters and that will NEVER change!