Okay…update time.  I promised to relay the progress of my attempts at gaining extra friends via online.  Wow! I was actually able to write that without cringing or turning bright red.  Baby steps for Faeridrops! J The response has been somewhat steady…which means there are a lot of other people who must be in the same boat that I am in. Feeling much more confident about the whole situation-I am able to sift through and be (dare I say it) picky! J

There was a married couple that seemed quite nice. I enjoyed our chats and really felt motivated to pursue an actual physical meeting.  But then I began to wonder…what married couple seeks out a single, younger female to befriend.  I’ll tell you what kind... The kind that likes to chop up young single females and bury them in their back yard!  (Insert horror music) That’s who!!!! 

I am sure that they are actually really nice people.  But after Rooster Boy, I would rather play it safe, than be sorry. So that went no where.

Then there was a young woman (I like to call her Miss False Interest).  She will write and then just stop.  Then she will pop up again as if nothing happened and then just stop. Then she will make plans to meet…but the plans are never solid and when forced to clarify or commit, guess what she does?  Yep, STOPS! I have also had the opportunity to run into her cyber sister, brother and cousin.  Strange family really…J

I have met a single mother who seems absolutely delightful. The only problem is that she never has time to meet. Hmmm, kind of defeats the whole purpose, does it not????

I think I may have finally struck gold…today I had lunch with a young lady who seems quite remarkable. She is married with no children, but lots of animals. She is sweet and full of energy.  She works in the forensics field (oooohhhh!) and just completed a double major in Biology and Criminal Justice. Hmmm, my kind of girl.  Lunch went by quickly (which is always a good sign).  We laughed and chatted about miscellaneous topics. Not the most inspiring of convo, but good chemistry.  The only downside fell on my own shoulders. L  I can at times be VERY SHY.  When I am nervous or feeling shy, I tend to close up/act like I have only one over exerted brain cell.  So there was a rocky beginning, but after mentally slapping myself three times, I was able to get into the groove again. LOL 

She seemed to enjoy herself and gave me her number afterwards. YIPPEE!  Now…I must not get too excited.  Although I cannot help but picture us as new “Bosom Buddies”.  Just like Anne and Diana (from the novel Anne of Green Gables).  I can be Diana with my not so long and not so straight dark locks, and she can be Anne with her out of the box electric red hair (no joke).  *sigh* Okay, back to reality.

I have also met a gentleman who I will be seeing this weekend. We have both made it clear that we are on a friendly basis. He has made dinner reservations at a lovely restaurant and I have made plans for a comedy club afterward. THIS SHOULD BE FUN!  I will keep you posted…

Cheers!