With the change of the season’s comes the change of dating opportunities.? Now that the weather is starting to warm up and the sun is shining, I decided to take Dirt Bike Boy to the park to fly a kite.? It seems like a simple thing activity, but it turned into a great place to people watch.? It took about 3 minutes at the park before I remembered that it’s a great place to meet other single people.
On this particular day it was 70 degrees outside, breezy and no clouds in the sky.? Basically a beautiful spring day.? Dirt Bike Boy took of with his kite and I ended up siting at a picnic table reading a magazine.? Within 30 seconds, Dirt Bike Boy had a group of kids around him watching his kite.? In another 60 seconds, he traded his kite for a dog leash.? He was occupied and having fun.
It didn’t take long before I noticed a few other single parents.? It seemed that everyone had the same idea.? Everyone wanted to get out of the house and enjoy the great weather.? With the limited amount of park benches and picnic tables I was destined to share a table with another parent.? And I was right.? Another parent sat down to share the table.? I must admit that even though she was a mid 30′s white woman, she wasn’t my type.? I just wasn’t attracted to her.
The positive part is we had a chance to talk for a while.? She was there with her son also.? She lived in the area and was enjoying the weather.? As we sat there talking and watching our kids, I noticed that the park was full of other singles.? Was this the equivelant of happy hour for parents?? Was this the new economical way to meet someone?
Later in the week, I was invited to go walking with another single parent.? Yes, she’s white.? Yes, she’s a divorced parent.? Yes, she dates black men and yes I’ve dated her in the past.? My point is, we met at the park with our boys.? While we spent the next hour on the walking trail, our kids were playing basketball.? We had chance to watch other parents sitting alone.? I saw several of them avoiding conversation and I saw a few chatting.
Even during tough economic times, there are simple ways to meet.? I use my experience at the park, because everyone has a park close by.? And as a single parent, what kid doesn’t enjoy playing at the park.? So in normal Eathan fashion, I’ve gone to the park at least 3 times last week.? I’m not trying to meet anyone when I go, but it confirms what I’ve said.? Every time I’ve met someone.
I’ve also noticed that you have to pick a popular park.? A couple years ago, I lived across the street from a neighborhood park.? It was great for my kids, but bad for meeting someone new.? So If you’re experiencing recession fears, grab a kite, your kid, your dog and head to the park.? The great weather will make you feel great and you could meet someone for a date.
Is the park a single parent happy hour? ?? Any other suggestions for economical spring dates?
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