Single Life, Dating & How do these people get my email address?

I just cleared out the spam email in my account.  I think at least 2/3 of the messages dealt with single / dating websites.

Now, I have in the past tried eharmony and a couple other sites, but nothing ever developed.  And I'm fairly certain it has been at least 3-4 years since I have logged onto one.  It seems my absence has drawn lots of looks by other singles, as every ad promised that someone had been searching for me.  This makes me laugh, since most of the websites are ones I have never logged into - so how did they find my picture or my name?

The most interesting one was the F@#$book, who sent several persistent messages.  I didn't open it to see what services were offered - although the title seemed to suggest what was the currency anyway.

One message heralded Facebook's new dating website, but I didn't bother to open it either.  I think Facebook already knows too much about me to add my dating life to it via their dating service.

I'd admit that I'm a bit interested in dating. But I also recognize that right now it is not the time with school, work, and parenting.  Maybe in the fall, I'll have more time (although that list is getting a bit long too).

New Year, New Goals

I don't like making New Year's Resolutions.  They seemed doomed to failure, at least for me.  I prefer to set out a few things I'd like to accomplish and learn during each new year.

Since I have been in seminary, I haven't set too many "learn new things" goals.  However, with graduation looming on the horizon, I have been thinking about what I should do.  I really would like to brush up on my piano playing and guitar playing.  Maybe it is time to pick up another instrument too.

I also need to continue working on my Greek and Hebrew.  And there are numerous books that I want to read.

This year, I'd like to add more exercise to my routine.  I'm not doing too well with this right now, but I'm hopeful that I can get into the swing of it soon.

It's Been a Long time...

I have not posted a blog for a while.  In part, because I have been busy.  There have been a few changes around here.

First, I have a new job, which I really enjoy.  It has been a learning curve, but I think that things are coming together well.

The girls are done with their first semester of school.  Little One is in Kindergarten and LOVES to read.  I can't believe how quickly she picks things up.  Teen is in 8th grade.  She tolerates it because it means she gets to see her friends.

Little One just started piano lessons this week.  She wants to practice 2 times a day - how long can I get this to last?

Teen has had several months of clarinet lessons and is doing well, despite her reluctance to follow through.  She'd quit in a minute, but we're trying to develop perseverance here.

On the agenda for the next year is to wrap up seminary - graduation is on June 1st.  And I'm trying to work on my eating habits and exercise.  I think I'm going to sign up for another half marathon, probably one of the disney ones.  Hopefully that will motivate me (although it did not last time)!