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RE: No crushes, no prospects for dating.... good? bad? ... - 11/17/2008 2:13:56 AM
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skreyola
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Much to my surprise, 'meh' does not appear in the helpful abbreviation thread over in the newbie section. So, Grace-N-Mercy, once again, you called it right.
Mmmmuh - now that... but anyone can figure that one.
Meh? Is that a maybeh? meh?
Not an abbreviation. Meh is an onomotopoetic noise of lethargy, listlessness, lack of motivation, disinterest, uninterest, exceedingly mild disgust, resignation, nihilism, or depression.
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RE: No crushes, no prospects for dating.... good? bad? ... - 11/17/2008 4:10:39 AM
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LOL, I just read an article stating that 'meh' will be added to the dictionary! It also said that huggles was considered, though not added.
Meh added to dictionary
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RE: No crushes, no prospects for dating.... good? bad? ... - 11/17/2008 9:38:29 AM
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I would have to say I've had a dry life. I've had crushes and best friends that were guys, but never a boyfriend. That hasn't necessarily been a bad thing however. No broken heart or extra baggage to carry around from a bad relationship  . I think what I long for the most is good friends (girls or guys) to hang out with. I just recently moved to the keys and the pickings of young singles is pretty slim, especially people who have the same priorities or work schedule. I'm trying to be patient and wait for God's timing on bringing someone special into my life but it is DEFINITELY not easy! My parents have been praying for my future husband since I was born and I'm trying to become the type of wife he would want. There doesn't have to be a wealth of opportunities, just that one person God has for you!
I hear you there.
Welcome to the forum!
I'm in Northwest Florida, and the pickings appear slim here, too. It's worse when you know there are people around but don't know where to run into them.
May you find the friends you desire and the husband God has for you very soon.
Slim pickins!?!?!?!?!??!?  
What I mean is there aren't very many eligible women. The people in our little group are the only ones I know of personally, around here.
I know there have to be more, but finding them is difficult. 
Of course, our little group is filled with pretty cool people. We just don't appear to be made for each other... though I suppose I could be wrong. Am I?
[Edited after understanding the unintended meaning]
For the sake of clarity, I knew you didn't mean anything personal, but there are a TON of people in this area, Skrey. I mean, we are surrounded by 5 military bases, which in turn are FILLED with single people.
Mind you most of the officers are picked off and married the second they graduate high school but whatever... 
I've lived here for 4 years and have met and dated a handful of guys. Mind you none of them worked out but who knows if they would have? And, there is a guy I've recently met that has caught my eye but...*shrug* I'm not too stressed about it.
The people are there...you just have to look.
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RE: No crushes, no prospects for dating.... good? bad? ... - 11/17/2008 10:52:57 AM
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Much to my surprise, 'meh' does not appear in the helpful abbreviation thread over in the newbie section. So, Grace-N-Mercy, once again, you called it right.
Mmmmuh - now that... but anyone can figure that one.
Meh? Is that a maybeh? meh?
Not an abbreviation. Meh is an onomotopoetic noise of lethargy, listlessness, lack of motivation, disinterest, uninterest, exceedingly mild disgust, resignation, nihilism, or depression.
Yep, I saw some such like that yesterday. thanks.
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RE: No crushes, no prospects for dating.... good? bad? ... - 11/17/2008 11:02:38 AM
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Seems lately my thing is that I will meet a guy, talk to him a few times and think that maybe I would like get to know him better, but then I see him with another woman (and it always seems to be a blonde Barbie type- at least in appearance). It's kinda put me in a funk, since I am not blonde and in no way resemble Barbie- I figure I'll just have to learn to be OK with being alone.
Yes, but let's not forget those amazing humans bored with the everyday and with curious minds to boot. Some of these wonderful people took the Barbie doll, got her dimensions, projected who she'd be as a real-life full-size person, and found she'd be unable to walk! I don't remember the exact details, but unless Barbie has since gone through some physical changes of her plastic self, then she is still portrayed as an impossible 'person' in which a young girl can one day become- or want to, if you like walking.  Just thought that would pertain to things a little. I don't know how... but something to think about.
From Uncle John's Giant 10th Anniv. Bathroom Reader, pg. 72:
"Chance of meeting someone with Barbie's human-scale measurements (36-18-33): 1 in 100,000."
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RE: No crushes, no prospects for dating.... good? bad? ... - 11/17/2008 11:14:28 AM
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I would have to say I've had a dry life. I've had crushes and best friends that were guys, but never a boyfriend. That hasn't necessarily been a bad thing however. No broken heart or extra baggage to carry around from a bad relationship . I think what I long for the most is good friends (girls or guys) to hang out with. I just recently moved to the keys and the pickings of young singles is pretty slim, especially people who have the same priorities or work schedule. I'm trying to be patient and wait for God's timing on bringing someone special into my life but it is DEFINITELY not easy! My parents have been praying for my future husband since I was born and I'm trying to become the type of wife he would want. There doesn't have to be a wealth of opportunities, just that one person God has for you!
I hear you there.
Welcome to the forum!
I'm in Northwest Florida, and the pickings appear slim here, too. It's worse when you know there are people around but don't know where to run into them.
May you find the friends you desire and the husband God has for you very soon.
Slim pickins!?!?!?!?!??!?
What I mean is there aren't very many eligible women. The people in our little group are the only ones I know of personally, around here.
I know there have to be more, but finding them is difficult.
Of course, our little group is filled with pretty cool people. We just don't appear to be made for each other... though I suppose I could be wrong. Am I?
[Edited after understanding the unintended meaning]
For the sake of clarity, I knew you didn't mean anything personal, but there are a TON of people in this area, Skrey. I mean, we are surrounded by 5 military bases, which in turn are FILLED with single people.
Mind you most of the officers are picked off and married the second they graduate high school but whatever...
I've lived here for 4 years and have met and dated a handful of guys. Mind you none of them worked out but who knows if they would have? And, there is a guy I've recently met that has caught my eye but...*shrug* I'm not too stressed about it.
The people are there...you just have to look.
Yes. I agree. See bolding above.
The problem is knowing where to look, and apparently, I don't know.
The sad thing is that none of the churches in the area seem to have a program geared toward providing a safe place for singles to meet, get to know each other, be trained in healthy relationships, and encouraged to pursue those healthy relationships toward marriage.
Yes, some of the churches around here have programs that meet one or two of these factors, but they usually have some sort of inihibitory wall in place to discourage pairing of any kind, no matter how balanced and healthy. At least, that has been my experience. And this forms a barrier to striking out on one's own, because the program exists as a rut out of which it is difficult to pull a person ("But, that doesn't fit with the program.")
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RE: No crushes, no prospects for dating.... good? bad? ... - 11/17/2008 6:00:22 PM
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I think I can post in here now. I'm not looking right now. I do know there isn't much here. Only men I ever meet are gay or married.
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RE: No crushes, no prospects for dating.... good? bad? ... - 11/17/2008 9:45:53 PM
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I'm not desperate, and I'm not depressed; I'm a generally happy person, but I'm not happy about being single.
I like how you expressed this Skrey...it reflects my thoughts on where I'm at right now as well.
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RE: No crushes, no prospects for dating.... good? bad? ... - 11/18/2008 8:18:10 AM
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Yes. I agree. See bolding above.
The problem is knowing where to look, and apparently, I don't know.
The sad thing is that none of the churches in the area seem to have a program geared toward providing a safe place for singles to meet, get to know each other, be trained in healthy relationships, and encouraged to pursue those healthy relationships toward marriage.
Yes, some of the churches around here have programs that meet one or two of these factors, but they usually have some sort of inihibitory wall in place to discourage pairing of any kind, no matter how balanced and healthy. At least, that has been my experience. And this forms a barrier to striking out on one's own, because the program exists as a rut out of which it is difficult to pull a person ("But, that doesn't fit with the program.")
Then maybe you need to extend your horizons outside of the church or outside of our hometown. I mean, we live RIGHT by FWB and D. Two of the women in our group go to D for free concerts and stuff...you should try that.
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RE: No crushes, no prospects for dating.... good? bad? ... - 11/18/2008 8:43:02 AM
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I would have to say I've had a dry life. I've had crushes and best friends that were guys, but never a boyfriend. That hasn't necessarily been a bad thing however. No broken heart or extra baggage to carry around from a bad relationship . I think what I long for the most is good friends (girls or guys) to hang out with. I just recently moved to the keys and the pickings of young singles is pretty slim, especially people who have the same priorities or work schedule. I'm trying to be patient and wait for God's timing on bringing someone special into my life but it is DEFINITELY not easy! My parents have been praying for my future husband since I was born and I'm trying to become the type of wife he would want. There doesn't have to be a wealth of opportunities, just that one person God has for you!
I hear you there.
Welcome to the forum!
I'm in Northwest Florida, and the pickings appear slim here, too. It's worse when you know there are people around but don't know where to run into them.
May you find the friends you desire and the husband God has for you very soon.
Slim pickins!?!?!?!?!??!?
What I mean is there aren't very many eligible women. The people in our little group are the only ones I know of personally, around here.
I know there have to be more, but finding them is difficult.
Of course, our little group is filled with pretty cool people. We just don't appear to be made for each other... though I suppose I could be wrong. Am I?
[Edited after understanding the unintended meaning]
For the sake of clarity, I knew you didn't mean anything personal, but there are a TON of people in this area, Skrey. I mean, we are surrounded by 5 military bases, which in turn are FILLED with single people.
Mind you most of the officers are picked off and married the second they graduate high school but whatever...
I've lived here for 4 years and have met and dated a handful of guys. Mind you none of them worked out but who knows if they would have? And, there is a guy I've recently met that has caught my eye but...*shrug* I'm not too stressed about it.
The people are there...you just have to look.
Yes. I agree. See bolding above.
The problem is knowing where to look, and apparently, I don't know.
The sad thing is that none of the churches in the area seem to have a program geared toward providing a safe place for singles to meet, get to know each other, be trained in healthy relationships, and encouraged to pursue those healthy relationships toward marriage.
Yes, some of the churches around here have programs that meet one or two of these factors, but they usually have some sort of inihibitory wall in place to discourage pairing of any kind, no matter how balanced and healthy. At least, that has been my experience. And this forms a barrier to striking out on one's own, because the program exists as a rut out of which it is difficult to pull a person ("But, that doesn't fit with the program.")
Skrey, I don't know you that well, but from what I have read of your posts over the last month you are a man of the Lord, Intelligent, caring, strong of character and willing to engage women in conversation without fear of being "rejected".
With that said, why don't you start a cell group for singles in your church that follows those guidelines I bolded above? Speak to your Church elders/leaders and find out what they think and run with it! <smile>
I'm not Sayin, I'm just Sayin.
Take care my Brother! Btw, your idea for a cell group is a VERY good one.
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RE: No crushes, no prospects for dating.... good? bad? ... - 11/18/2008 9:24:15 AM
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Skrey, I don't know you that well, but from what I have read of your posts over the last month you are a man of the Lord, Intelligent, caring, strong of character and willing to engage women in conversation without fear of being "rejected".
With that said, why don't you start a cell group for singles in your church that follows those guidelines I bolded above? Speak to your Church elders/leaders and find out what they think and run with it! <smile>
I'm not Sayin, I'm just Sayin.
Take care my Brother! Btw, your idea for a cell group is a VERY good one.
I agree... and I think the cell group idea is a good one, too. If I were up there, I'd be taking you by the arm and dragging you out to some of these places that Tink speaks of. I know that for myself, there's places I won't go by myself, especially for the first time. But if I had someone drag me out, I'd probably go. So if you're anything like me, I'd help you get out and exercise those flirt skills you've been perfecting in here.
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RE: No crushes, no prospects for dating.... good? bad? ... - 11/18/2008 10:44:00 AM
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I have a friend who is a deacon at his church in FWB - he's single. He's in charge of the singles group there....maybe you all can do a community singles thing???
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RE: No crushes, no prospects for dating.... good? bad? ... - 11/18/2008 11:31:54 AM
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I have a friend who is a deacon at his church in FWB - he's single. He's in charge of the singles group there....maybe you all can do a community singles thing???
Is he cute? How old is he? Why haven't you mentioned him before??? *looks pointedly at you*
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RE: No crushes, no prospects for dating.... good? bad? ... - 11/18/2008 3:59:06 PM
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Yes. I agree. See bolding above.
The problem is knowing where to look, and apparently, I don't know.
The sad thing is that none of the churches in the area seem to have a program geared toward providing a safe place for singles to meet, get to know each other, be trained in healthy relationships, and encouraged to pursue those healthy relationships toward marriage.
Yes, some of the churches around here have programs that meet one or two of these factors, but they usually have some sort of inihibitory wall in place to discourage pairing of any kind, no matter how balanced and healthy. At least, that has been my experience. And this forms a barrier to striking out on one's own, because the program exists as a rut out of which it is difficult to pull a person ("But, that doesn't fit with the program.")
Skrey, I don't know you that well, but from what I have read of your posts over the last month you are a man of the Lord, Intelligent, caring, strong of character and willing to engage women in conversation without fear of being "rejected".
With that said, why don't you start a cell group for singles in your church that follows those guidelines I bolded above? Speak to your Church elders/leaders and find out what they think and run with it! <smile>
I'm not Sayin, I'm just Sayin.
Take care my Brother! Btw, your idea for a cell group is a VERY good one.
I put up a good front on the Internet, but I have a hard time in person approaching people I don't know.
I also have a hectic and unpredictable schedule, right now, with some things going on in my family, so I'm not able to commit my time to starting new things. I'd be happy to try to help on such a group, though.
It could be called SNAIL: Singles Not Alone In Life. The mascot could be a cute snail, and the motto could be, "Take it slowly, one day at a time."
Tink: I do need to expand my horizons. And I am trying. I don't usually hear about events going on in the area.
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RE: No crushes, no prospects for dating.... good? bad? ... - 11/18/2008 4:27:13 PM
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Oh, stop it! (have a telephone number?? ;-) J/K)
as a matter of fact, I do!
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