Internet dating....reality or "reality"....

For those of us who have hectic lives and try meeting people through the internet - is it real? Sure you put your pic & info on there hoping to hook that special someone that "completes" you, but do they represent there true self. Do you?

First of all, put up a picture that is recent. I don't want to see a pic of you that was taken several years ago, only to find out you've changed significantly. Not that it is a major importance, but it is quite the shocker to expect one thing only to see something else. Guys, to be honest, the ladies want to see you as much as you want to see them. I'll admit I like to see who I'm talking to.

Secondly, for me any way, please list your religion. I respect your beliefs, but if you do not believe in God there is no point in dating. This is something that matters. By the way, what is really the difference between Agnostic & Atheist? If you look them up in the dictionary, they pretty much say the same thing. Am I wrong?

Thirdly, guys you really need to take some time to write more about yourself. I see one liners that tell me very little & you know what? I'll pass you by quicker than you can say boo. It doesn't need to be a novel, but dayum! LOL

And the last point for this entry...kids. That's right I'm going to bring up the big "k" word. I'm getting older and the idea of raising a family of my own (with someone, not by myself) is entering my mind more & more. I'm not saying I expect to have them as soon as I'm in a relationship, but eventually I will. So if someone says in their profile they definitely want to have a family, please mean it. That's another thing that I find important.

How about you? What do you wish people would get real about in their personal ad on the internet? Please share....

Crikey, Steve, we're going to miss you!! Farewell, dear friend....

Your Luck Quotient: 62%

You have a high luck quotient. More often than not, you've felt very lucky in your life. You may be randomly lucky, but it's probably more than that. Optimistic and open minded, you take advantage of all the luck that comes your way.

How Lucky Are You?

Goodbye Neighbor!!!

Peace & quiet at last!! My pesky neighbors that lived under my apartment are no more! No more middle of the night jam sessions listening to people that can't carry a tune in a bucket! No more accusations about music/noise being too loud from my apartment!! Now if only a handsome, single guy will move in downstairs....

You Are Dr. Pepper

You're very unique and funky, yet you still have a bit of traditionalism to you. People who like you think they have great taste... and they usually do. Your best soda match: Root Beer Stay away from: 7 Up

What Kind of Soda Are You?

You Are a Natural Flirt

Believe it or not, you're a really effective flirt. And you're so good, you hardly notice that you're flirting. Your attitude and confidence make you a natural flirt. And the fact that you don't know it is just that more attractive!

What Kind of Flirt Are You?

Rappers & Their Fashion Trends....

I was flipping through the channels a few days ago when I came across a new rap video. Can't remember who all was involved in this collaboration, but the song was called "Grillz." Can someone please explain to me why a person would feel that it is necessary to have diamond encrusted teeth or "grillz" as it was called? If you ask me it's taking the whole bling-bling thing just a tiny bit too far. Also in rap videos I notice that all the male singers or males involved period, wear clothes that are way too big. Come on guys! What in the world makes you think that's hot/sexy?? And PS there fellas, too much bling is not the in thing alright? Dang, we know you're making the dough...you don't have to wear it all for the world to see! And please, write a song that has more words in it. Has anyone heard the "Laffy Taffy" song? I swear the phrase "shake your Laffy Taffy" makes up 95% of the entire song. Not to mention it's one of those lame songs that gets stuck in your head for days on end.

Being a country girl at heart, it's ironic how people think all I listen to is country music. However, that's just not so, I listen to just about any kind of music out there. Just thought I would express a few opinions about the world of rap. Sorry I haven't blogged in awhile, I'll try to do better. = )

In case you missed it on 60 minutes...

This is for all you girls 30 years and over.... and for those who are turning 30, and for those who are scared of moving into their 30's...AND for guys who are scared of girls over 30!!!!...

This was written by Andy Rooney from CBS 60 Minutes.

Andy Rooney says:

As I grow in age, I value women who are over 30 most of all. Here are just a few reasons why:

A woman over 30 will never wake you in the middle of the night to ask, "What are you thinking?" She doesn't care what you think. If a woman over 30 doesn't want to watch the game, she doesn't sit around whining about it. She does something she wants to do. And, it's usually something more interesting.

A woman over 30 knows herself well enough to be assured in who she is, what she is, what she wants and from whom. Few women past the age of 30 give a hoot what you might think about her or what she's doing.

Women over 30 are dignified. They seldom have a screaming match with you at the opera or in the middle of an expensive restaurant. Of course, if you deserve it, they won't hesitate to shoot you, if they think they can get away with it.

Older women are generous with praise, often undeserved. They know what it's like to be unappreciated.

A woman over 30 has the self-assurance to introduce you to her women friends. A younger woman with a man will often ignore even her best friend because she doesn't trust the guy with other women. Women over 30 couldn't care less if you're attracted to her friends because she knows her friends won't betray her.

Women get psychic as they age. You never have to confess your sins to a woman over 30. They always know.

A woman over 30 looks good wearing bright red lipstick. This is not true of younger women. Once you get past a wrinkle or two, a woman over 30 is far sexier than her younger counterpart. Older women are forthright and honest. They'll tell you right off if you are a jerk or if you are acting like one! You don't ever have to wonder where you stand with her.

Yes, we praise women over 30 for a multitude of reasons. Unfortunately, it's not reciprocal. For every stunning, smart, well-coiffed hot woman of 30+, there is a bald, paunchy relic in yellow pants making a fool of himself with some 22-year-old waitress.

Ladies, I apologize.

For all those men who say, "Why buy the cow when you can get the milk for free". Here's an update for you.

Nowadays 80% of women are against marriage, why? Because women realize it's not worth buying an entire pig, just to get a little sausage.

Joke for the Day....."Living Will"

My wife and I were talking about life, getting old, disabilities and illnesses that come with age, and our philosophies about those areas. I told my wife "Well, if I ever reach the point that my life depends on some machine, just unplug that sucker and let me go."

She reached over and unplugged my computer......

Random Thoughts....

For the last few months, Wal-Mart has been building a supercenter on the very north end of town. Usually staying on the south side, I ventured over to see if it had finally opened. Sure enough it had, and you would think people had never been to one before. Maybe it was simply the curiosity of the local town folk since the store just opened yesterday. I get such a kick out of watching people when they are going crazy over something new. They are going up and down every individual ailse not wanting to miss a thing. Thinking they are getting a great bargain on something, they pile things in their shopping cart. I was just happy to get what I needed and get the hell out of there. Not that I'm a big fan of Wal-Mart itself, but being broke doesn't entitle me to be so choosy.

I'm also considering telling my local cable company to kiss my ass (pardon my french).... I swear for the few channels I watch it is getting to the point where it is so not worth it. I'm trying to do as much research as I can about Direct TV. I wonder if they are any better at a cheaper rate who knows? I'm trying to get as much input as I can. What do you think?

Don't you just love it when your neighbors down below decide to greet the mid-morning hours with a serenade while your trying to sleep in? The guy isn't so bad, but the girl has a high pitch voice that is like nails on a chalkboard! Thankfully I haven't got any more complaints posted on my door about my "supposed" loud tv/radio/anything else the neighbors think of. Makes this crazy country girl think she's the only sane one here.... LOL

Well, know this post doesn't make much sense, but that's the way it goes with random thoughts....hopping from one topic to another in no particular order. Until next time. . .

Joke For Today....."Priceless"

Jack wakes up with a huge hangover after attending his company's Christmas Party. Jack is not normally a drinker, but the drinks didn't taste like alcohol at all.

He didn't even remember how he got home from the party. As bad as he was feeling, he wondered if he had done something wrong.

Jack had to force himself to open his eyes, and the first thing he sees is a couple of aspirins next to a glass of water on the side table. And, next to them, a single red rose!

Jack sits up and sees his clothing in front of him, all clean and pressed. He looks around the room and sees that it is in perfect order, spotlessly clean. So is the rest of the house. He takes the aspirins, cringes when he sees a huge black eye staring back at him in the bathroom mirror.

Then he notices a note hanging on the corner of the mirror written in red with little hearts on it and a kiss mark from his wife in lipstick: "Honey, breakfast is on the stove. I left early to go get groceries to make you your favorite dinner tonight. Love you, darling! Love, Jillian

He stumbles to the kitchen and sure enough, there is hot breakfast, steaming hot coffee, and the morning newspaper. His son is also at the table, eating.

Jack asks, "Son... what happened last night?"

"Well, you came home after 3 A.M., drunk and out of your mind. You fell over the coffee table and broke it, and then you puked in the hallway, and got that black eye when you ran into the door."

Confused he asked his son, "So, why is everything in such perfect order, so clean, I have a rose, and breakfast is on the table waiting for me?"

His son replies, "Oh THAT! ... Mom dragged you to the bedroom, and when she tried to take your pants off, you screamed, "Leave me alone, lady, I'm married!"

Broken Coffee Table - $39.00

Hot Breakfast - $4.20

Two Aspirins - $.38

Saying the right thing, at the right time – Priceless

What Kind of Chocolate Are You?

You are Milk Chocolate

A total dreamer, you spend most of your time with your head in the clouds. You often think of the future, and you are always working toward your ideal life. Also nostalgic, you rarely forget a meaningful moment... even those from long ago.

What Kind of Chocolate Are You?

What's Your Religious Philosophy?

You are a Believer

You believe in God and your chosen religion. Whether you're Christian, Muslim, Jewish, or Hindu.. Your convictions are strong and unwavering. You think your religion is the one true way, for everyone.

What's Your Religious Philosophy?

How do these people survive? Thought I would share this humorous email sent to me.....enjoy!

1. Recently, when I went to McDonald's I saw on the menu that you could have an order of 6, 9 or 12 Chicken McNuggets. I asked for a half dozen nuggets. "We don't have half dozen nuggets," said the teenager at the counter. "You don't?" I replied. "We only have six, nine, or twelve," was the reply. "So I can't order a half dozen nuggets, but I can order six?" "That's right." So I shook my head and ordered six McNuggets
2. I was checking out at the local Wal-Mart with just a few items and the lady behind me put her things on the belt close to mine. I picked up one of those "dividers" that they keep by the cash register and placed it between our things so they wouldn't get mixed. After the girl had scanned all of my items, she picked up the "divider", looking it all over for the bar code so she could scan it. Not finding the bar code she said to me, "Do you know how much this is?" I said to her "I've changed my mind, I don't think I'll buy that today." She said "OK," and I paid her for the things and left. She had no clue to what had just happened.
3. A lady at work was seen putting a credit card into her floppy drive and pulling it out very quickly. When I inquired as to what she was doing, she said she was shopping on the Internet and they kept asking for a credit card number, so she was using the ATM "thingy."
4. I recently saw a distraught young lady weeping beside her car. "Do you need some help?" I asked. She replied, "I knew I should have replaced the battery to this remote door unlocker. Now I can't get into my car. Do you think they (pointing to a distant convenience store) would have a battery to fit this?" "Hmmm, I dunno. Do you have an alarm, too?" I asked. "No, just this remote thingy," she answered, handing it and the car keys to me. As I took the key and manually unlocked the door, I replied, "Why don't you drive over there and check about the batteries. It's a long walk."
5. Several years ago, we had an Intern who was none too swift. One day she was typing and turned to a secretary and said, "I'm almost out of typing paper. What do I do?" "Just use copier machine paper," the secretary told her. With that, the intern took her last remaining blank piece of paper, put it on the photocopier and proceeded to make five "blank" copies.
6. I was in a car dealership a while ago, when a large motor home was towed into the garage. The front of the vehicle was in dire need of repair and the whole thing generally looked like an extra in "Twister." I asked the manager what had happened. He told me that the driver had set the "cruise control" and then went in the back to make a sandwich.
7. My neighbor works in the operations department in the central office of a large bank. Employees in the field call him when they have problems with their computers. One night he got a call from a woman in one of the branch banks who had this question: "I've got smoke coming from the back of my terminal. Do you guys have a fire downtown?"
8. Police in Radnor , Pa , interrogated a suspect by placing a metal colander on his head and connecting it with wires to a photocopy machine. The message "He's lying" was placed in the copier, and police pressed the copy button each time they thought the suspect wasn't telling the truth. Believing the "lie detector" was working, the suspect confessed.
9. A mother calls 911 very worried asking the dispatcher if she needs to take her kid to the emergency room, the kid was eating ants. The dispatcher tells her to give the kid some Benadryl and it should be fine, the mother says, I just gave him some ant killer..... Dispatcher: Rush him in to emergency room!

Life is tough. It's tougher if you're stupid!

What Donut Are You?

You Are a Boston Creme Donut

You have a tough exterior. No one wants to mess with you. But on the inside, you're a total pushover and completely soft. You're a traditionalist, and you don't change easily. You're likely to eat the same doughnut every morning, and pout if it's sold out.

What Donut Are You?

2 more cents?!?

Hey there, Mr. Postman, no letter for me? How about the notice that postage was going to go up 2 cents this weekend? I just happen to see something about it on the internet yesterday in time to put the correct about of stamps on my bills/letters! And why did it go up the people ask? Because the postal system needs to put away some money into a savings account! Excuse me! Run that by me again! You can't save money or manage it, so the people have to basically be the "parents" and bail the "kid," aka the postal system, out of a jam! Maybe I wouldn't mind it so much if you lowered the postage stamp once you got your precious amount of extra money out of me! But no, you just keep wanting more....you greedy SOB!!! Damn it, Uncle Sam, manage your money better & quit taking mine!!! On the bright side, I know how to cheat the system. When shipping packages or larger items that I sell on eBay, I use the media mail rate! So put that in your pipe & smoke it!!

Have you ever. . .part 2 (see part 1 on 11/06/05)?

Well, they've struck again! My pesky neighbors! I get home this evening to find out via a note on my door that I'm playing my "tv way too loud at 5am" Rather pissed off I called the leasing office. Here's how the conversation went -

• Me: Hi, this is Jodi in apt #______, I'm calling about the note on my door saying I was playing my tv too loud at 5am.
• Leasing Lady: Yes, we got a call this morning that this has been going on for 3 days now.
• Me: I'm not even up until 6 am, I know it isn't me.
• LL: Well, 5 or 6 the tv is too loud. The person issuing the complaint is saying that it is so loud they know it's "Good Morning America".
• Me: I don't watch "GMA", I listen to my radio station Alice 105.9
• LL: ::::silence::::
• Me: Look, I know it isn't me, & I want to make that clear. (Thinking to myself, "say something, LL!!")
• LL: Well (and she says this kind of whiney) we don't have proof.
• Me: Ok, fine. I just wanted to call and discuss this with you.

Basically, we chit-chatted & she contributed very little. I just don't get it. I've had noisy neighbors, so I know when to keep it quiet. My question is am I right to call the leasing office whenever this occurs? Or should I just keep quiet?