And in conclusion….

Day 6:

Same, same….different day!I do get a call from the “quip” guy and we set up a coffee for later in the week, finally this process is moving somewhere.Otherwise, I get a response from an ex-boyfriend wishing me luck, another good friend offering a reference and two other gentlemen that I already know as distant acquaintances.I’m beginning to realize what a very small town Portland is.It is refreshing, though, to see that it is mostly normal, lonely people looking for the same thing…..some sort of deeper connection,that use Craig’s List as a resource.

Day 7:

I join about 800 other crazy people in downtown Portland to run the Urban Iditarod.I have a fabulous time with all of my wonderful friends, I make a few new ones, reconnect with some old ones and remember how fantastic my life really is…..

In conclusion, although Craig’s List seems to be a great resource for some people, and there have been success stories, at this point in my life it’s a little too much effort for right now.And, if that sounds lazy or uninspired, so be it….it’s just not for me at this time….But, I never say never…..

— C