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2002-09-24
Turn-around: Okay, here's the deal. I was talking through instant message chat to an old friend who mentioned that he was jokingly telling another friend of his to post a profile on a certain matchmaking website.
On a lark, for fun and amusement, I decided to do the same. I filled it out seriously, asking for what I really wanted in a man. I didn't really expect any serious takers.
Well, color me surprised! I've met a great guy named Richard - I had to drive all the way out to Blanco this weekend to meet him, but boy oh boy he's worth it. Picture a knight in shining armor wearing the disguise of an ordinary guy. Or something like that.
So I won't get into detail, I'll just say I think he's got an excellent head on his shoulders, a good heart, and a pair of strong arms that makes me swoon :). And, most importantly, he treats me with respect and caring. And much goodness is growing between us.
In part because of how I feel about myself since I've met him (read: good), I feel a renewed energy and hope for landing a job, so that's what I'll focus on for now. The more I think about getting social security disability, the more I think I probably shouldn't try, because I probably won't get it and more so because it wouldn't be proper because I *can* work. I just need to work harder at looking for jobs for now.
I'll have some help from the Texas Rehabilitation Commission when I have my appointment with them on September 30th, so that will maybe give me the leg up I need to get started working again. I think it will be good for me.
And for the moment, I'm going to head out for a bike ride...
