Blind Date
(sorry SM, stole your heading)

Today I had a blind date with Slacker Mom. We have been reading/commenting on each other's blogs since we began them in November. Both of our blogs are so open emotionally, that I think I can speak for both of us in saying that we felt like we knew each other pretty well, even though we had never spoken on the phone, or met in person.

But still, it was nerve racking driving to her house, located one state north of mine. What if we had nothing to say in person? What if we just didn't click? What if our kids didn't get along? What will she think of me? What if there's a reason blogs are supposed to stay relatively anonymous?

As soon as I got to her (beautiful) house, I was welcomed with a huge hug. And it was just as I had hoped. We really did know each other. Although, it was funny that I had no idea what her kids' names were!

Despite Jacob being a bit difficult (what do you do about a kid who's scared of the wind? Seriously, I'll take any/all suggestions) we managed to have a really nice time together. She was so warm and welcoming in person, just as she appears to be on her blog. And her kids are adorable!

She made us a delicious lunch, and was an excellent hostess all around.

It was so cool to meet her in person, and to know that she was exactly how I perceived her to be: kind, funny, easy going, and pretty :O)

Slacker Mom is not the first person that I've met through the internet. Between online dating, and the widow board, I have met many people. Some have not turned out to be the way I expected them to be. But for the most part, the internet has introduced to me to some really amazing people; some of whom I now consider to be amongst my closest friends.

I am hopeful that today's meeting was just the beginning of such a friendship.

Thanks again, SM!