The following message was sent to me on my okCupid account today:

"Hello.
How are you? hope you had a pleasant day today?...if you won't mind i will like to know you. You got a cool smile on here. well, am Billy i live in Ohio ( down Copley road in Akron) Am Self Employed, i buy and sell of Antiques.I sell mostly to the museum and some college too. am single i divorce with my ex -wife 11years ago, but she had a son for me Kenny is in the University.i have my personal house i have cat and dog....am here to look for someone to spend the rest of my life with. someone that is caring, honest and that is God fearing. But am right here with my mom in Nigeria, i was called that she had an accident and she hurt her back. i have been here with her for the past 2week now and the doctor was telling me she have to go thought surgery and the money i have with me can't be enough,i still need 300 dollar to add to the 3700 dollars ...she in pain and the doctor said that until she had the surgery she can get better.please can you help me out with it?i will be so happy if you can help me out. Am from a mix parent my dad is white before he dead while my mom is black from Nigeria, mom return back to Nigeria years ago when she divorce with dad.Well.....i hope you gonna get back to me if you don't mind we should know more about each other and if you are interested me and you wanna be my wife, my joy and my happiness like my son. i must tell you again that you got a nice smile and i hope you are a good Christian, a believer? hope to read from you soon.
Bless you.
Billy."

 

LMAO. Come on - sick mom from Nigeria, send him money--- you've got to be kidding me?! Do people really fall for these scammers still? It's a shame people like this exist and try to take advantage of others. Needless to say (but I will anyways) I reported him. What's sad is that this must work or they'd stop trying, wouldn't they?

Personally, I'm still waiting to inherit millions from my long lost relative in Nigeria that I didn't even know I had. Boy, as soon as that money comes in I can retire. LOL!!!!!

Have a lovely day my fellow cupids!

I just wanted to share with you a very short piece that I wrote:

Pretty Box

He kept looking for just the right one but got distracted with all the colorful ribbons and shiny papers. Should he get the one all wrapped in gold with the curls & bows? Or should he get the one wrapped in deep wine paper with stripes that someone spent an hour wrapping to make sure the edges matched up just perfectly so that the pattern wasn't broken? Did he want the large box that was done up in reds & greens...or the small silver one that almost looked like a snowflake, so fragile & unique? Decisions, decisions...he was so overwhelmed with the variety: every color & texture & size he could possible want! How would he ever decide?

While he stood there overwhelmed a stranger walked by and softly whispered to him..."Why don't you pick them up before deciding, to make sure they're not empty inside."

~by me, Maggie M.

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Yes, the above is my own work. I was struck today with the thought that those of us who are searching for love often let unimportant things distract us and we forget that what good is a pretty box if it's empty inside?

While the main character is a man - I know women do the same thing - I get tired of hearing female acquaintances saying things like "he's a really great guy BUT...he doesn't make enough money" or "did you see the way he dresses?" In my opinion, pretty silly reasons they don't want to get to know that really great guy! The story is not just about just appearances, it's about all of us (who want a LTR) looking a little bit deeper then just the surface.

Take care everyone & God Bless!

~MM

A few weeks ago I had someone I met on a dating site ask me out ~ but the day before we we're going to meet (we talked all week about it) he didn't return my call to finalize our plans ~ I suspect because he knew he wasn't going to 'get lucky' on a first date -- he was pretty pushy in that area. But being one to give the benefit of the doubt I waited to hear some explanation - but I never heard from him again. I did however see that he was checking out my profile many times since then (on a dating site we were matched on).

I had to laugh - I wasn't even angry, really - because it was just so ridiculous! At the time we were making plans I had told my best friend I doubted he was going to come up anyways - he seemed more interested in a one-night stand. So I wasn't surprised when I didn't hear back from him. Of course I considered it bad manners - he at least could have been man enough to say he changed his mind - but at least he saved me from a waste of my time.

Anyways, today I hear from the 'gentleman' in question ~ asking me to come see him where he lives tonight(hours away!)...wanting me to drive all that way to see him! LMAO!!!!

I emailed him back to say that he must have balls the size of Texas to even ask me. He responded, in good humor, agreeing - but said he just wanted to check - just in case.

I'm still laughing about it. The only thing slightly annoying was his assumption that it was worth a try on his part - that I may be so desperate as to even bother with him.

I know others have had similar experiences. I'm just thankful I have a great self-esteem and do not need any man to complete me. I'm complete & whole as I am.

Regardless of the 'frogs' in this world...I still believe I'll find my prince!

~M


Movie quote of the day: Don't touch that please, your primitive intellect wouldn't understand things with alloys and compositions and things with ... molecular structures.

I did something similar to this a few years ago - then today came across something like it on here - so I made my version again...I like how this helps give a little more insight into my soul.

A little more about me:

I like weekends, walks in the park, the scent of Fall, the sound of leaves crunching while I walk, the sun on my face, the wind in my hair, and the smell of the air after a storm. I like cuddling on the couch, watching football, and long slow kisses. I like starry nights, laying on the grass, tickling, and vanilla candles. I love rolling down hills with kids, talking to old people about the ‘good ole days’, having popsicles on a summers day, and hot chocolate when I come in from shoveling snow. I love the sounds of laughter, thunderstorms, rain, and lovemaking. I don't like leaving, but I love coming back. I love long bubble baths, candles burning, soft music playing, then painting my toenails pink and slipping into something more comfortable. I like driving without knowing where I’m going to end up, weekend get-a-ways, picking out the perfect gift and finding enjoyment in the ‘simple things’. I love Christmas, making snow angels, stringing popcorn for the tree, and cuddling in front of the fire. I like dressing up, putting on some heels, and going out to dinner or the theatre. I like lots of hugs, handholding, whispered sweet-nothings, and gazing into your eyes. I like a variety of music, books, and foods, and trying new things. I love watching old black & white movies, the latest action/thriller, and I think John Cleese is the funniest man alive. I like long walks in the woods, along the beach, or around town…and leaving love notes for you to find. I like intimacy; hot & steamy to warm & loving. Soft kisses to the ones that curl my toes. I like helping others, volunteering and taking my dog to the park for playtime. I like reading to children and singing lullaby’s. I like playing my flute but not where anyone can hear me. I like taking lots of photographs at special events and sharing them with others. I like singing in the shower and dancing to oldies while making dinner. I love painting pumpkins in the fall and my bedroom in the spring. I love lots of soft, squishy pillows and heavy, warm blankets. My favorite colors are blue and green...like the ocean after a storm. I love hearing waves hitting the beach, the sound of gulls, and searching for seashells.

I’m looking for the long term…not Mr. Right, but Mr. Right-for-me. I want him to be my best friend, confidant, lover, and partner in crime. I want a man I respect, admire, trust, and one who makes me melt when he looks at me.

So if you want a positive, loving, affectionate, sensual, smart, compassionate, a little bit old-fashioned woman with a fantastic sense of humor who will support and love you through all of life’s ups & downs, let me know. I’m here…and waiting for you.