I am single. As in, I am not in a committed relationship, I am not in an open relationship, I have not been dating; seriously or otherwise, and generally speaking have not been overwhelmingly concerned, distraught, or interested in it. I am also the single mom of four. It also helps that I don't get a lot of flack about it. True, I would get an occasional, "So, you seeing anybody?" or "Is there a special man in your life?" To which I would promptly answer, "I'm too busy." or "I'm too tired." or "Ha! What about you?"
But now after years of working, going to school, and single parenthood child rearing; my children are growing up, I am basically done with school, and I have a less demanding job. So what do I find? I have chunks of free time. The usual suspects I hang out with when I do have free time are now either seriously coupled or seriously busy so while it's cool to do things by myself, sometimes I would like to go somewhere or do something with someone. Also, I am apparently giving off a single vibe that must be conquered, subdued, and ultimately coupled. Friends have been asking about my dating life, encouraging online dating, and strangers (men to be precise) make interesting, if not odd comments that most assuredly are reserved for the those, like me, reeking of singleness. A smell clearly offensive to couples who know me and a well-meaning father who wants a good man to "take care of me".
So, for a multitude of reasons and to relieve a fair amount of boredom.... here it begins.
Dating Daceia
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