April showers/snow brings May flowers??? I sure hope so!
Now that we all have survived the craziness of the April weather, it's time to get down to the business of SUMMER ACTIVITIES!
People ALWAYS ask me where to meet people...my answer to them is EVERYWHERE! More specifically we are usually most attracted to people who share similar interests, so hone in on what you love doing. Spring/Summer is the perfect time to join a new club, organization or volunteer group. People are everywhere, all you need to do is put yourself out there to be able to meet those new people.
Love Quote of the Month: "The scars you bear are the signs that you are a competitor” Source Unknown
This quote resonates with me because it speaks to "staying in the game". You meet new people that you connect with by putting yourself out there. It doesn’t always work out each time, but I’d always rather to have taken the risk of getting to know someone over the potential of getting hurt.
Enjoy this amazing month of what is sure to be great weather and new connections!
Sincerely,
Six Minute Dates,
"I am new to the city and I'd love to meet that special someone, and meet some new friends. Can you help me?"
SA
Do STUFF!
The weather has finally started to get warmer and we are all coming out of hibernation from our homes and pulling ourselves away from the computer! In this writing, I'm going to share some dating tips for men and women as to where you can go to meet serious, marriage-minded people. What kind of activities do you enjoy that you would have a good chance of sharing your values as well as enjoyment of the activity with potential dating partners?
Here are several suggestions for you to consider:
1. Join a club! Most metropolitan areas have many clubs for so many different interests.
For the sports enthusiasts and those who like to be physically active, you have groups for: biking, hiking, softball, tennis, golf, running and dancing. For those who love personal growth and learning, there are a plentitude of classes to take. For those who like more intellectual pursuits, there are gaming groups and bridge groups. Find a club and join it! Don't go only once - it's like "Cheers" where people have to see you a couple of times for people to have a chance to meet you.
2. Go to cultural activities that attract singles
What do you have in your city? If you don't have anything related to the arts, perhaps you can start something! Several young professionals groups have cultural events to go to.
Again, this is a way you satisfy your hunger for cultural exposure and meet new people that could potentially be wonderful dates!
3. Keep working the internet - just for a shorter amount of time!
Don't give up on the internet. As a dating expert, I encourage you to try another site if the current one is getting stale. Open up your search criteria to a neighboring town or city. This is a great time to take weekend trips to nurture a budding relationship.
Keep working on your process of weeding out inappropriate suitors so you find yourself meeting people who seem to have better potential for a serious romantic relationship. Before you know it, you will be enjoying the spring with your new dating partners.
4. Plan to take a trip with a singles group
If you love to travel and you would want your partner to share that same passion, where else will you find someone but on a trip with other singles? Find a trip that really interests you and attracts a good number of people from at least 25 to over 100 people. There are singles cruises, sightseeing tours, and destination trips like the beach or the mountains. I went to a summer camp set up for professional adults in New England. There were several couples that met on my summer trip in Europe. Why travel with only your friends, siblings or your parents? You can do that again after you meet that someone special!
5. Reconnect with old friends and make new ones!
How many times have you heard that someone saw someone they knew from high school or college and it just clicked? Go to your reunions and alumni events. You will find out who is now single. Also, your old friends may know someone to introduce you to.
If invited, go to parties with friends or friends of friends. You will never know who will show up too! An example of this type of dating advice for women and men is a girlfriend hosted a party where everyone was supposed to bring a friend of the opposite sex. Guess what? She met her boyfriend that evening! Be creative and think how you and your network of friends can get a group together.
6. Find a place of worship that is meaningful to you.
If you practice a particular religion, then find the synagogues, churches, and religious centers that have singles groups and activities. Perhaps they bring in a speaker, have dances, share a meal or sponsor excursions. Here you will meet others who are looking to connect with someone who has similar belief people and can give you a sense of home. Many people have met in this kind of setting.
7. Try something new that you have never done before!
Don't worry about making a fool of yourself. Someone will appreciate your courage and willingness to laugh at yourself. I remember a guy friend who took cooking classes where he met his wife there. I have a girlfriend who joined a bird-watching group and met her husband! When you stretch yourself and put yourself in new situations, you are bound to meet new people.
As a dating expert, I have given you some dating tips for men and women which include seven types of places to meet people to date. The key is just to get out there and do the activities you enjoy. The more you do, the more people you will meet. Also, you will make new friends who may also know people for you to meet and possible date.
So stop procrastinating and take advantage of this glorious time of year! I challenge you to spring out of the old and into something new for yourself! And possibly, your true love may be wishing for the same thing and getting out there to meet someone, as well.
First off I would like to thank you for hosting the event held at the Coffee Junkies on Wednesday night. It was a great venue for an event. The participants made many comments on the venue and I hope they let you know that it was a relaxing atmosphere. With any luck I hope to receive some positive feedback from the night.
If not, well I will be sure to try your service again.
I had a great time meeting all the participants.
Thanks again.
FRIDAY, JUNE 6TH Wine Tasting/Speed Dating: Ages 25-40
Dates and Grapes is an evening of wine tasting and speed dating. Combine your interest in wine and meet some other people who share your passion!
Join us for an evening of sophistication! Take a trip DOWN UNDER. Wines from Australia will be highlighted.
Who: Meet 8 ladies or 8 men
What: Wine tasting for Singles, with 4 wines to taste.
Where: Coffee Junkies - 795-1 Ave SW
When: June 6, 2008 - Friday 7 - 9 pm
Tickets: $70 plus GST includes 8 dates and 4 wines!
STOMP & FLIRT
THURSDAY, JUNE 26TH Singles Stampede Party - AGES 40+
Details to follow
MAY 2008
Taurus This can be a delicious month when it comes to matters of the heart. Venus, the planet of love and the ruler of your sensual sign, is in Taurus until May 24. This provides rich opportunities for pleasure, whether truly romantic and lasting or simply a moment of delight that only lasts one night. There's an easygoing self-confidence that you show now. It's nothing brassy or pushy, but just a slight sense of satisfaction that makes you look elegant in twenty-dollar jeans or a thousand dollar suit. It's your ability to enjoy the senses that makes you so comfortable with yourself that others want to be with you. The New Moon in your sign on May 5 underscores that this is a time to lead as your combination of common sense and good taste makes you especially attractive. Yet even for as delightful a period as this, there may be moments of relationship anxiety and stress. Mars enters bold Leo on May 9, encouraging you to push past your comfort zone in pursuit of what you truly desire. You may be challenged to choose between being satisfied with what you have and allowing hunger for more to provoke bolder behavior. This could lead to a power struggle brought on by a difference in values. Since compromise can be difficult, it's important that you hang with someone strong enough to match your will. The Full Moon on May 19 falls in your 7th House of Partnership, which can evoke strong emotions and discontent to upset a current relationship or drive you to more extreme measures to find an exciting new one.
Gemini Your usually sassy personality might not be sizzling this month. For much of May the creatively powerful Sun and socially skillful Venus are skulking in the secretive 12th house of your chart. This is not the ideal time to grab attention. Either you're feeling overlooked by those you want to impress or you are simply not in a light and playful mood. Mercury, your ruling planet, seems to get things off to a promising start when entering your sign on May 2. However, the following day the chatty one crosses paths with restrictive Saturn to slow down communication and impose a somber mood. This can be helpful if you're into a serious conversation about relationship. It can, in fact, be very productive, but is also very far from being playful. While Mercury might normally skip on to recover the brightness you frequently personify, it is moving at a snail's pace before turning retrograde on May 26. This thrice-annual backward turn of the information planet begins a three-week period better suited for research and reviewing the past than making new connections. It's not impossible to successfully launch a fresh relationship now, but it's likely that if you do, you won't be getting the full story from your prospective partner. There's a general tendency to misplace data and lose track of time that can complicate an ongoing partnership or a burgeoning romance. Instead of relying on your customary wit and intellectual sharpness to dig out the information you desire, you will surely learn more by letting your feelings take the lead.
Cancer Friends and group activities can be keys to your personal fulfillment this month. Loving Venus spends most of May in your 11th House of Groups, which brings you more pleasure when you're part of a team. Easygoing individuals who don't try to hog the spotlight make it possible to connect with someone new or develop a relationship with a person you already know in an unpressured atmosphere. Outdoor activities can be especially rewarding with pleasure-seeking Venus in earthy Taurus through May 24. The New Moon on May 5 is also in the sign of the Bull, reinforcing the message that comfort and community can be significant sources of delight for you now. Expansive Jupiter is in your 7th House of Partnership all year, but its harmonious alignment with the New Moon increases the chances of attracting a responsible individual or establishing ambitious goals within a current union. The Full Moon on May 19 is definitely a different flavor as it occurs in passionate and emotionally intense Scorpio. While some people are scared by the strong feelings of this sign, you can handle them extremely well. This Full Moon occurs in your 5th House of Romance, enabling you to tap into your desires and express them more directly. You don't have to be brash and brassy, though, to make your feelings known. The subtlety of Scorpio works beautifully with your Cancerian sense of caution. You will be able to send signals of interest that are easily read by your intended target without attracting the attention of others.
Leo There are some astrological contrasts that are likely to make this a very interesting month for you. Venus, the planet of love, is in stable and solid Taurus until May 24. Even though this increases your taste for pleasure, Taurus has an aversion to risk that can leave you feeling cold. You could be bored in relationships or doubtful that anything exciting is going to come along to wake things up. Fortunately, you won't stay stuck in an emotional rut for long. That's because Mars, the planet of action and passion, is entering your sign on May 9 to bring fire to your personal life. You may be more aggressive and in touch with the powerful pride that characterizes your sign. Strutting your stuff makes sense, even if it seems a little arrogant to some people. Mars pushes you towards intense experiences, whether through love or war. While you prefer the former, if you're in a relationship with someone who is not giving all he or she has, it could provoke your anger. Physical Mars in Leo is excellent for toning up if you're not in the best of shape. Don't let vanity stand in the way of upgrading your appearance and increasing your vitality. You don't have to turn into a god or goddess to dramatically upgrade your chances for romance. Tightening a loose tummy builds confidence to go after who and what you want. Enthusiasm attracts attention from someone who wants to know you or brings more heart and creativity to a relationship that may seem to be losing its fire.
Virgo Your social life gets a sweet nudge with romantic Venus in compatible Taurus until May 24. The mellow qualities of this sign help smooth out the feelings of edginess that sometimes make it difficult for you to relax. The New Moon in Taurus on May 5 lands in your 9th House of Faraway Places, which is excellent for going on a vacation or, at least, planning one. If you can't do that, it's still a reminder to widen your social circle to meet people with different interests and backgrounds. Learning to chill is a key to finding comfort in strange circumstances. You're not required to know everything, so just soak in the exotica of other worlds. If you're in a committed relationship, travel is a great way to rekindle the flame that brought you together originally. Instead of getting bogged down in the daily details of work, school, home and family, aiming your attention higher and wider opens your mind and heart to invite in a new spirit of adventure that will warm your soul. On May 20 the Sun shifts into chatty Gemini, followed there by Venus on May 24. But instead of enjoying the lighter breezes of this flexible sign, you may feel overwhelmed by responsibilities that spread you so thin that you have little energy left for play. Avoid taking on more than you have to so there's some juice left for your private life. And if you're tempted to reconnect with an ex, be sure that the conditions that drove you apart have changed before investing hope in a happy reunion.
Libra Support from sturdy Saturn and potent Pluto on May 1 helps you dig deeply into relationship and self-worth issues to clear up confusion, eliminate uncertainly and point yourself in a more productive direction. The Sun and Venus remain in your 8th House of Intimacy and deep connections through May 20 and 24, respectively. You could be dealing with a stubborn individual who resists change. Of course, even accommodating you have your periods of petulance when you can get stuck. Don't expect or give easy approval now since you may be setting emotional patterns that could last for quite some time. Being kind is nice, of course, yet a willingness to address what isn't working in your personal life may be more helpful to you in the long run. This can be tough work but should prove valuable on May 18 when a breath of fresh air stimulates stagnant partnership or connects you with someone new. Venus enters sister Air sign Gemini on May 24 to put sparkle back in your eyes with new prospects for adventure and fun. Seeking fresh forms of stimulation to enliven a relationship gone stale or seeking fresh territory to meet someone new makes sense now. Educational settings, including workshops and lectures, opportunities to meet people from different cultures, and travel can open the doors of your heart now. Political or religious differences may cause some friction, but don't let superficial ideas or first impressions keep you from looking more deeply at a person who you find attractive now.
Scorpio Love can be extra sweet this month as its planetary angel Venus spends most of May in your 7th House of Relationships. This is favorable for attracting a partner with whom to share life's sensual delights or increasing the pleasure factor within your current union. The warming force of the Sun in this house should keep you cozy through May 20. In fact, the New Moon in Taurus on May 5 can be an especially reliable signal for gaining solid support from others. Every New Moon begins a fresh monthly cycle, so this one's occurrence in your house of partnership can give your personal life a significant boost. You may have to proceed slowly since the energy of earthy Taurus advances at an easygoing pace. However, when Mars, the traditional ruler of your sign and the planet of passion in action, enters fiery Leo on May 9, additional fuel for your romantic fire will arrive. You may burn much of it on professional activities and other public responsibilities, which would be a shame. Save plenty of time and energy for erotic impulsive and emotional desires to catch this wild wave of feeling that will be rising then. The Sun's entry into your 8th House of Intimacy on May 20, followed there by Venus on May 24, provides an interesting twist on connecting with others. In principle, this house is about going deeper, but the sign there is easy breezy Gemini. The point is that by taking yourself lightly and communicating more openly you will bring more intimacy into your life.
Sagittarius Movement on the road of love and relationships can be a bit sluggish for most of this month. Venus, the symbol of amour, is in slow-moving Taurus and your 6th House of Work and Service until May 24. Pleasure may be found on your job and delight can come through exercise and hobbies, but a fuller expression of your heart is more likely to arrive in the last week or so of May. But instead of feeling frustrated by a lack of excitement, think of this as a delightful prelude, a gentle emotional warm-up for bigger things to come. The beauty of Venus in your 6th House of Routine is in the little joys you can find in your everyday life. Take time to smell the roses along the way as there are innumerable opportunities for sweetness that are sure to bring a smile to your face. Avoid individuals, though, who are sour and stuck, the complainers and nitpickers who can make it feel gray on a gorgeous sunny day. Relationships can take an upturn when the Sun enters your 7th House of Partnership on May 20, followed there by Venus on the 24th. You are likely to be more confident and bolder, able to fulfill your Sagittarian role as a risk-taker and pursuer of adventure. You will probably be more attractive to others, able to bring something fresh to a current connection or playfully open the door to a new one. Still, Mercury the Messenger is slipping into reverse on May 26, which can complicate communications due to events or individuals from your past.
Capricorn This can be a yummy time of love, fun and creativity. That's because Venus, the planet of attraction, is in your 5th House of Romance until May 24. While this isn't a guarantee of raging success in matters of the heart, it does increase your odds of attracting a desirable new playmate or putting more pleasure into an ongoing relationship. The Sun is also warming this romantic house of your horoscope through May 20. It is your job now, Capricorn, to have a good time. This is terrific for being a performer, onstage and off. Getting up in front of a crowd to show off your talent comes more easily than usual and, perhaps even more importantly, expressing your feelings to one person flows with less resistance. Although your needs for attention and affection may be increasing, the trick is to make sure that you give plenty of both to others. It is through your acts of generosity that you prove your worth and enhance your desirability. Your intentions should be very clear on May 1 when Saturn, your ruling planet, aligns favorably with Venus. If you don't have what you want when it comes to romance, this is an excellent time to figure out why and develop a strategy for getting it. On May 20 the Sun shifts into Gemini and enters your 6th House of Work and Service; Venus follows on May 24. This may turn down the heat on romance, unless you seek it on the job and bring your attention to managing what's already on your plate.
Aquarius Patience is helpful for the first part of the month, dear Aquarius, as the Sun and Venus slog through stodgy Taurus and your 4th House of Home and Family for the first three weeks of May. You might not be feeling as frisky as usual, preferring to spend more time at your place. This can work well if you're more into entertaining where you live than heading out into the world. It's ideal for making you home or apartment cozier, not just for your own pleasure, but to share with your partner, if you have one. The New Moon in Taurus on May 5 could provide the spark you need to make some inner changes, either physically or psychologically. You should be able to recognize where you have become complacent and stuck in unproductive relationship patterns. The Full Moon on May 19 could push some of your emotional buttons, but this is also a good opportunity for change as the Sun enters flexible Gemini and lights up your 5th House of Romance. This can bring you more creativity and a more dramatic way to express yourself. Vivacious Venus enters the same sign and house four days later to give add more pizzazz to your personality and increase your chances for getting attention. Taking on romance as a game in which there's little to be lost and everything to be gained increases the likelihood that others will want to play with you. That same easygoing attitude can add more joy, spice and sexiness to an ongoing partnership.
Pisces You are ready to bring some clear thinking and down-to-earth conversation to the emotionally charged subject of relationships. The creative power of the Sun illuminates your intellectually powerful 3rd house. But it's simplicity that counts for getting a more precise picture of what needs to be done in a current partnership or what you need to change to develop a new one. Venus, the planet of love, is also in this part of your chart, cruising through her sensible home sign of Taurus through May 24. Life's pleasures may come through sharing ideas in a kind but straightforward manner. It's vital to know who you are and what you desire to build a solid foundation for negotiation. Get your concerns on record before May 26 when chatty Mercury turns retrograde, its three-week backward period when messages tend to become more muddled than usual.
A key event for you this month arrives with the Full Moon in passionate Scorpio on May 19. It can bring an issue to a head, usually fueled more by feelings than fact. Going overboard is possible, as is dealing with someone whose extreme attitude leaves little room for compromise. Still, there's something to be gained by allowing frustration to boil over or desire to get the best of you. Going too far can stir the waters, but if it's change you're seeking, that's a good thing. This could reveal an inner truth you were unwilling to face or expose someone else's secret. It may not be neat or pretty, but this discomfort can lead you to a more fulfilling future.
Aries You tend to be an independent individual who prefers relationships where your identity isn't lost in the mist of coupledom. The desire to preserve your own values and habits is likely to be strong until May 9 as Venus, the planet of pleasure, occupies your 2nd House of Personal Resources. You may be less willing to compromise to get what you want from others because you should be more comfortable with yourself. Yet even if you're cozy in your current situation, the urge to put more fire in your love life can be ignited with passionate Mars, your ruling planet, entering dramatic Leo and your 5th House of Romance on May 9. This warms you up with confidence that makes it easier than ever to strut your stuff, whether it's for one special person or an audience of a thousand. It's possible that you might come on a little too strong for the faint of heart, but you don't want any weaklings in your life anyway. If you're already in a committed relationship, Mars' stay in your romance house through the end of June is definitely a time when you require more lovin'. It's a period of youthful fun when grand gestures are appropriate. This is a great time to bring more creativity into your personal life, one in which you're certainly willing to rattle some cages just to make the lions roar. Quiet, sedate and subtle are not on the menu in spite of occasional tender moments. This is your time to show your heart without restraint, reserve or fear of rejection.
Love Horoscopes are courtesy of Jeff Jawer
Provided by Tarot.com
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April showers/snow brings May flowers??? I sure hope so!
Hello Cara,
MAY 2008
