Dating Again

So, we had a husband/wife playdate today - it went really well, but it underscored the difficulty of finding friends in the same spot in their lives as you are. I thought it was difficult enough to find couple friends where both my husband and I liked both of the members of the other couple, but now we need couple friends who have kids...just that much more difficult.

Finding another couple with a child is a lot like dating - you have to meet the person - get their attention and their number (in order to set up a play date, or other meeting), etc...it is eerily like dating - which I never liked and never want to have to do again.

Anyway - this "date" went well - we both had a good time and I hope we'll see them again...but - how long do you wait for them to call?

Nail Clipping on the Train

I have another pet peeve - personal grooming in public spaces. Today I was on the train coming home and the guy sitting in front of me (face forward) was clipping his fingernails.

All I have to say is GROSS! What on earth would possess someone to do that in public? I can't imagine what it would take for me to want to clip my nails in public, let alone to do it. I mean I am a mother of a (almost) 6 month old, I work full time, just finished applying to a 2nd Master's program, am trying to start my own business, etc. and I still find the time to do my personal grooming at home...nuff said!