OK, so maybe you are NOT Episcopalian or Christian whatsoever.
Ladies! (waving my hankie to grab your attention) Ladies, getteth thee to a Habitat for Humanity project. OK, so today I met lots of really LOVELY single (and yes some married men, I’m just sayin’) men. Carpenters. And btw, the ones who showed up were REALLY sweet, helpful, and community oriented.
What’s not to love?
On the other side, it was really empowering (we’re chicks, we LOVE to feel and be empowered) to learn new things, hit some nails, carry wood, actually do some physical labor that was not dishwashing and vacuuming…. Can you relate? There were some LADY carpenters, too. So, it was fabulous all around.
I gotta say. I’m a wuss. I think I only hit nails and lifted and carried stuff for let us say, about 2 hrs max. Maybe a tad longer.
I am wiped out. “Fagged” as my brit fans would say. Also, “tuckered out.”
Of course, the other great place to meet men there was at the Free Coffee samples area. It was samples of an Episcopal Relief agencies coffee, Bishop’s Blend. Of course, I also admire a little use of pun, so I liked the label of the coffee alone. Let me just say as a dedicated Peets coffee fan, this coffee was GOOD! And they gratiously gave out multiple samples to me. I met probably about 5 men in 5 minutes because I responded in Spanish. Gracias a Dios, I actually have studied Spanish and could utter a few things. The point with attending such conferences as well is to be always a gracious host/ess. My heart in being welcoming to them and speaking even a few words and phrases in Spanish meant a lot TO them.
Ah, yes, and a few were cute, too.
My point here is, not that I’m picking up Episcopal Priests (no worries, they are allowed to Marry…), rather, part of what makes me such a great dating coach is not only have I studied this stuff and the science related, but I am out there in the fields DOING this stuff all the time.
If you are single, wherever you go, you can be improving your romantic life and meeting new people. Make it your HABIT. Keep your eyes peeled and at the same time, be gracious. You just nevah know!
Happy Dating and Relationships!
April Braswell
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You’re not out there picking up Episcopal Priests??
If I knew what an Episcopal Priest was I might be disappointed…
All that lifting and carrying sounds like hard work April. How about you pop round here for a little tea break? We have cookies!
Oh… I’ve never heard the word “fagged” used like that. I’d have assumed it meant something quite different. Something the Episcopal Priest might not be too keen about, I would imagine…
Fagged and priest in the same post! You are a controversial matchmaker indeed! I think it is great that you get involved like that and also see the wonderful opportunities that are out there for single folks like me.
No go get a manicure and a massage!
Anthony
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you definitly have great radar as to where the singles might congregate. on monday i’ll be looking for single woman who fish along the banks of the John Day river in Central Oregon.
Don Shepherd
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Hi April,
Interesting use of several words there!!..lol I couldn’t help but laugh!
But a great message within the post was the fact that you just doing TALK about what should be done. You are ACTIVE in the practice of what you teach!
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Great stuff April. Helping others brings out the best in all of us…
Seize the Day,
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April,
Ah, hands-on field experience is so important
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You’re in tune with the market!
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April,
Sounds like you are continuing to hone your expertise so that you can pass on the knowledge to the single folks out there. Great post!
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Hi Darryl,
thanks for stopping by!
Indeed, there are the singles and the single-agains.
Both getting out and meeting new people, and ok so all the women did comment that the carpenter men were NICE, nice looking (not GQ level, but many women, our toes may curl over Brad Pitt, but when it comes to RELATIONSHIPS we are looking for a reliable man, nice, masculine, companionship as well as SOME toe curling (lol!)) and were great guys. They were VERY patient with us and super helpful.
And it was SO COOL that there were Lady Carpenters as well, so we had some role models!
Cheers,
April
Your suggestions for single lady boomers are empowering and helpful.
Pam
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April,
Good to see you out there and taking the lead in what you do. You are amazing. Hope to meet you face to face one day and get a big hug!
Lynn Lane
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You are something else you dating diva. What a fabulous idea. And how we do love carpenters – so rugged and manly! I love the smell of men (without the cologne). You have more fabulous ideas for meeting new people and finding dates than I’ve ever seen anywhere else. You are the queen! I always direct my single babysitting clients to your blog!
Lisa McLellan
Babysitting Services – Babysitters and Nannies
Well there’s a blog title you don’t see every day!
I’m with JJ, “fagged” wouldn’t be a word I’d ever use in that context; you may be thinking of “shagged” which has a couple of meanings, one of which is knackered (exhausted).
Philip
April,
It’s great to see you give advice that is personally tested and proven by you. There is nothing better than getting the results and what better way to learn them from someone who constantly test as sees what actually works .
Jose Escalante
http://www.ChampionGreenEnergy.com
I’ve done Habitat for Humanity in Cape Fear, SC. Loved hammering up some drywall!
~Greg
Philanthropist-in-Training
LOL liked the bit about the priests.
Blessings,
Keri
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Hey Dating Diva, I remember this post and how immensely clever I thought it was! But, I expected nothing less. You are the queen of the romance coaches. Who else would have thought of habitat for humanity as a place to find dates?!!! By the way love, next time you are checking out youtube, could you rate my newest video on babysitting tips, I just posted it a couple of days ago! Thanks!
Lisa McLellan
Babysitting Services – Babysitters and Nannies
So, leave no stone unturned?
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Hey there April. That is a cool way of meeting men (and women – lets not forget the lady carpenters). There aren’t that many houses being built by habitat for humanity around here but I’m sure you will provide plenty of other suggestions for manifesting the perfect partner.
Keri Eagan
Anything Alternative
One of my friends already told me about your excellent dating advice blog. April, your dating tips are really helpful.
Hi April, I had not thought of Habitat for Humanity as a way of meeting new people, but you have a point. thanks
I also have attended some Habitat events and would enthusiasticaly agree that it is both a worthwhile charity to support and a great place to meet fun, interesting and volunteer minded others.
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