Apparently, I will do anything for a date.
A playdate that is.
Since we moved I have been using Freecycle like a madwoman. It has been a great way to get rid of things we no longer need, and we have been able to obtain several useful items in return. A total win-win situation.
Long story short, someone came to pick up something I offered. I had anticipated her coming and was interested in saying hello as she had an international/European email address. I missed her when she picked up the item. We ended up exchanging emails, and this morning she brought her son over for a playdate with LittleMan.
She was very nice, and we had a ton to talk about.
We're getting together next Friday at her place.
I have never considered myself a "networking" kind of gal, but damn. I meet people in the weirdest of places.
I like it.
Saturday, April 26, 2008
Whoring Myself Out, Freecycle Style
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n, in my experience with Freecycle, I would have been scared to meet up with anyone that came after our stuff. Sounds like you had a better class of freecycler!
Still struggling to find my feet down here. I feel like a bit of an internet pirate as well, wandering around looking for unprotected wireless!
Indeed, I also meet people in strange places. I'm not the type who gets to know my neighbors, exactly, though there are a couple of them on my block that I talk to when we're outside. I tend to meet more people through work or online. Probably because we have enough in common that I know I'm "safe."
Glad you found LittleMan a play date. I don't exactly have little ones to offer, but Mr. PL is pretty good with kids, as you saw!
Peace - D
Hoo-damn-ray! Like you, I have turned into a Freecycle freak. I'm all about letting others benefit from things I no longer need while culling through their cast-offs for a few treasures.
The fact that you've made contact with someone new for you and for Little Bird? Priceless. I'm happy for you!
I meant LITTLE MAN. Cripes. I need sleep.
Lucky you! I've seen so many people blog about Freecycle - so I tried to sign up.
Did you know in Vegas it's currently "closed" to new members?
Damn ...
But I'm really happy you and your Little Man have new friends!
I wish I was that brave! We moved 8 months ago and I still haven't really found any friends for me...I don't know if you can count co-workers that you're social with only during work hours :(
Sweet! That's awesome, hon!
You are so funny. I've taken to handing out my info all over town to every prospective "new friend" I meet for Punkin and I.
I guess I should have cards printed up or something......
Gotta do what you've gotta do, though, right? If you had just moved further south......
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