Yep. This last year was hard. I figure most bad things have already happened, so this next year will be nothing but good. I intend to make it good. I used to be a Quality Assurance Consultant. I spotted trends, reported on trends, developed projects to improve results, mentored to improve results, trained supervisors on how to provide effective feedback to their direct reports, etc. Coordinated functions designed to motivate employees. I really miss my job. I loved it. Just not that much out there right now. I had a phone interview, a face to face interview and a second interview for a job that paid half what I used to make...and I didn't get the job. But...not giving up. I probably was meant to get something better. :)

Hi Jo. My story. Will try to keep it brief, but a little complicated. First: Found a lump in my breast. Had a lumpectomy. Had to ask my husband to stay with me during procedure. The next week he had hip replacement surgery. I took the week off to take care of him. Two days after he was home his hip poppped out of his socket & I had to call ambulance. The next day my daughter told me she accused my husband of cheating on me. Then in the summer, my son told me he wanted to meet his biological father. We split up when I was 6 months pregnant. My son is now 24. I forgave his father a long time ago and had stayed in touch from time to time. When my son was 16 his father wanted to meet him. My son declined. So....this summer, my son decided he wanted to meet him. I called and found out he had committed suicide a few years ago. Hated to tell my son what happened. He was devastated. Then lost my job...then my husband asked for a divorce...then had to put my mother in a nursing home. Some of this might be a little out of order. Anyway......doing good now. I am glad I am divorced now, but it took me a while and I did my share of grieving. Sorry....rambling. Thanks for listening. Mary

Hey Jo. How was your day? I agree. I don't have any desire to leave STL. I love Missouri. I have lived here since I was 3. My daughter is 17. She really wants to go to college out of state. She wants to explore other states. She doesn't want to live here. I told her she better get a spare bedroom so I can be there with her alot, because I will miss her. I am taking her to her very first OB appointment tomorrow. She hasn't had sex yet, but it is time to go. I can't believe it! This has been a very rough year for me. Let me know if you want to hear my story. But, I am in a good place right now. Hope to hear from you. I may try to view some of the discussions right now. Mary

Hi Jo. Back from the party. Tired. Had to drive out to Defiance on a long and winding road. Night blindness doesn't help. How has your day been? So, you're a STL girl too? What part? Lived here always?

Hi Jo. Thanks for reaching out. Would love to have you for a friend. Just got divorced 2 months ago. Very new at this dating thing. I haven't dated in over 20 years. I am heading out to my best friend's husband's birthday party. I will talk to you soon and thanks again. :)