Yep, agree with WindSparrow; seems like age was less of a factor than the "reads as slightly boring" with Older Guy.

Every time I reactivate my account, I think I'm going to respond to every one who messages me. And then... I get worn down and end up ignoring messages.

I dunno, maybe it's just me, and the utterly abysmal dating scene in LA, but I have kinda come to prefer absolutely no response. Nothing says "not interested" like not responding at all.

I mean, I don't know "where" I am in life, or where I'd need a partner to be. I can barely make heads or tails of the question.

This. This right here.

For color inspiration, I'm going to once again pimp Design Seeds - [link]. See what colors appeal to you.

Not the pink, but the others: [link]

This might blend in nice with the great view, especially in the bedroom: [link]

This is nice. Muted. Maybe a bit too subdued: [link]

Might be a bit too saturated. But love the picture... it might be the moon: [link]

COLORS! but not too vibrant. Too much purple, but that might be a nice accent color: [link]

And that gets me through page 14 of 267 or something. Love that sight! {{{SMONSTER!!!}}}

As for flooring. Carpet is going. The more I think about it, the less I like it. Area rug + floor = fine! Now, to decide what type of flooring. Cork looks cool, absorbs sound, but apparently not good with sunlight or heavy furniture. Not that I have heavy furniture, but when I rearrange, I drag, not lift. I'm leaning towards bamboo. It's more durable than hardwood floors, fast growth, they don't need to clear-cut, just wack the grass above the roots, and it grows back! But, the import from China adds to the carbon footprint. But if the price is good, it's leading the charge.

Also, aside from kitchen fluorescent tubes, and the, um, interesting chandelier in the dining, there is no overhead lighting. Gotta think about that too. I'm thinking, maybe wait a year on that, see if the place needs fans. If it does, then that's the answer. But, being on the windward side of the hill, it will get plenty of air.

I do not want to admit I am old enough to date 40 year olds, even though I know I am. On okcupid I've lately been searching 27-42. But 27 has started seeming very young. (I'm 34. When I'd that happen????)

Ya know... I'm 40. IJS. In case, ya know, you are bi-curious ::gives cheesy eyebrow raise & smile::

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Oops. Killed the thread. Oops.

But hey, after completing onerous task of filing that has been covering my living room floor, while trying to find bank statement from 2 months ago, only to find it in the office next to the computer. But hey, I found it!!!

An apartment-mate from grad school gathered a bunch of us together for his 42nd birthday dinner last night. I saw several people who I hadn't seen for about a decade. I came home feeling old and fat. Which is odd, because hanging out with my current friends, who are roughly in the same age range, doesn't have that effect on me.

I am 11 years older than DH and my mom is 15 years older than step-dad. It is only one element in compatibility. There are differences in upbringing. I lived in the same house 18 years; DH was Air Force raised with the move every 3-4 years. Mom grew up in the city; step-dad on a farm. Age, upbringing, ethnic backgrounds, there are lots of things that can make individuals have different perspectives and affect compatibility. I still have no clue why it is that some people just connect and some don't. Big ole mystery of life.

In the extraordinarily unlikely event that I ever date again I think I would probably be pretty open to a wide range of profiles.

But hey, after completing onerous task of filing that has been covering my living room floor, while trying to find bank statement from 2 months ago, only to find it in the office next to the computer. But hey, I found it!!!

Also, you have filed, which is key for packing.