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My song play list is a combination of my hopes and my reality. Mostly my hopes though. I find that music heals all wounds and fuels all dreams.

taylansmommy (Dana) Female Mulino, OR United States: Share

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October 26

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What a Difference a Year Makes

October 26

taylansmommy (Dana) replied to Holly's discussion 'PAID FAMILY LEAVE IN OREGON: PLEASE READ!'

I addressed this in the second part of my comment. This is about business, the economy and government involvement in business. I know that. I never said it was welfare.

April 29

taylansmommy (Dana) replied to Holly's discussion 'PAID FAMILY LEAVE IN OREGON: PLEASE READ!'

The difference between getting money for schooling and getting welfare is huge. Most of the money I am getting is in the form of loans. Which I will be paying back. The grants I am getting are going to me becoming a contributing member of society ...

April 29

taylansmommy (Dana) replied to Holly's discussion 'PAID FAMILY LEAVE IN OREGON: PLEASE READ!'

But this is the road we go down. So, this is an example I can use from my life, before I had children. It was a holiday, there were three positions that needed to be filled on a work schedule. I was single, and had no children, but had seniority. ...

April 29

taylansmommy (Dana) replied to Holly's discussion 'PAID FAMILY LEAVE IN OREGON: PLEASE READ!'

Having children is a choice. We as a society have gotten to a point where when people make a choice, they expect the rest of society to accept and support that choice unconditionally. In the real world however, there are consequences to the choice...

April 29

taylansmommy (Dana) replied to Scott's discussion 'Oregon / Washington only: I need help...'

I don't have a car, but there is a place here in Molalla that my ex and I got financing through when we needed a car and that was a the beginning of a bankruptcy. They do all their own financing and carry the contract. If that is something you wou...

April 16

Jen replied to taylansmommy (Dana)'s discussion 'I need some honest voices of experience.'

Mediation is just that - someone is going to mediate between the two of you to discuss what you agree and disagree on. The mediator has the ability to do some of the court docs if you guys agree on everything, and then it's just a formality - but ...

April 11

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How many kiddo's do you have?

Best thing about being a Single P...

The chance to show my children the world without someone putting restrictions on us.

I'm here for:

Friends, Networking, Testing the Waters as a New Single, Dating, Long Term Relationship

What are your hobbies and interests?

I love to go for drives with no destination in mind and see what I find along the way. Quiet nights in with a movie or favorite show, and nights out to listen to music or trying a new restaurant. I love to travel and explore. Right now I am trying to get back the person I lost during my marriage and look forward to experiencing life again and showing my kids what life really has to offer.

What type of music do you like?

I enjoy all types of music with the exception of rap. But let me tell you if you are ever on a game show and need to know obscure music lyrics, I'm the gal to call. I can sing along (well attempt to "sing") with just about any song once I've heard it at least twice. And they stay brain forever. I've often wondered what else I could learn if I could only delete Copa Cabana and the Milli Vanilli songs out of my memory.

About Me:

I am a 36 year old stay at home mom and recently new college student. I am separated and am the mother of two wonderful children who are my whole world. I am trying to stick my toe in the water, but putting myself out there again is a very scary prospect. I love to have conversations with people who have a wide variety of interests. I like to actually have discussions on topics and they can range from politics to pop culture. I have spent a lot of years putting myself last and now I am learning to take care of myself. I guess you could say I'm a work in progress. You might say I am a movie snob, but that is because I was a projectionist for years. But I love movies and I am now going back and discovering classics.

But first and foremost in everything in my life are my children. They are what makes me want to be a better person, and I want to show them all the wonders of the world. I have spent too long wishing I could experience life, and now I am getting that opportunity. I am hoping to make new friends who can help widen my perspective. And who knows, maybe even have some of my faith in relationships restored in the process.

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Woman

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3 - 6, 7 - 11

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Portland OR

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What a Difference a Year Makes

I haven't been on here in a while and I am sorry about that. Busy....Which is good. I was reading back over my posts from the beginning of the year, when all the wounds were fresh and gushing. Now here it is almost a year since my ex left and how things have changed.

Through this site, I have meet some of the most wonderful people. Without whom, I don't know where I would be. Through love and support they have helped me to weather the storm. I am surviving financial side of things, and thriving… Continue

Posted on October 26, 2009 at 2:26pm —

Stressed Beyond Belief

So here I am....yet again....waiting. I have been trying so hard to do everything correctly. Putting on a brave face for the kids, dealing with my ex in as civil of a manner as possible. Being gracious when every other week I get my allowance of $100 to feed the kids and I. I have been holding on to the hope that my school money would be here soon, but I found out today it is delayed again...There could be a miracle and it could be here tomorrow, but in all in reality, it probably won't be here… Continue

Posted on February 10, 2009 at 3:56pm — 4 Comments

It All Comes Down To A Piece of Paper

I got a package today in the mail from my lawyer. It contained some paperwork I needed to fill out. As I was going through, filling in boxes with dates and numbers, I had to stop and catch my breath. Is this what the last 12 years of my life has come down to? All the promises and hopes. All the dreams. It all is coming down to a piece of paper.

In black and white, I could see my marriage truly ending. And then I came to the section about the kids. As I wrote each of their birthdays, the memorie… Continue

Posted on January 26, 2009 at 9:32pm — 5 Comments

Trying to Get Back in the Saddle

So I went out for the first time last night. It was for one of the single parent get togethers and I met some really wonderful people. The weirdest thing was, I thought that I would get there and have the pangs for my ex and my marriage. But quite the opposite happened. I realized how much of myself had been lost over the years. It felt so good to feel parts of who I once was peak out. My self confidence is rattled some. My marriage added a lot of unhappiness and extra pounds on me, but that I a… Continue

Posted on January 18, 2009 at 9:04pm — 9 Comments

In the Still of the Night

Quiet....In the hustle and bustle of the day, that is what I long for. Quiet.....But when my angels are asleep and the quiet comes, I find myself turning on music and noise of any kind. It fills the space. I found myself tonight with what felt like a hole being burrowed into my stomach. I put on a brave face to my kids. All my friends keep telling me how proud they are of me. How mature I'm being. How strong. But the truth is I am devastated. I am so afraid that I have been broken to a point whe… Continue

Posted on January 6, 2009 at 12:57am — 2 Comments

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At 10:16pm on May 8, 2009, Steve said…: Happy Mothers day!! I hope you have a very enjoyable weekend.

At 3:02am on April 10, 2009, uomeasmile (Kim) said…: Hey Dana, I haven't seen you around for awhile. How are things going? Smile and have a great week!

At 8:23pm on March 18, 2009, Faith said…: Hey Dana, just wanted to drop in and say hello, nobody ever seems to be on chat anymore and I was wondering how you are doing...

At 8:29am on February 17, 2009, Lisa said…: Hi Dana! I just wanted to say thanks for the welcome :-)

At 6:08pm on February 12, 2009, Faith said…: Hi Dana! Just dropping in to tell you I am really glad I met you on here...and I love reading your advice to others; it is so dead on and you have such a sweet, romantic, and hopeful perspective on things. You are so strong. You are going to make it through everything just fine =)

At 10:57pm on February 11, 2009, Clare said…: Hi Dana, I just wanted to come over to your page and say thank you for being so welcoming to the new members. You are making a difference in people's lives!

At 2:50pm on January 18, 2009, Laurie said…: It was great meeting you too! Had a really fun time with you!

At 12:23pm on January 17, 2009, roxannimama said…: hey there - I saw your chat post earlier about this being your kids' first overnight with their dad. I went through that last weekend. what worked for me was to not think about being sad at all, but to just take advantage of the time to yourself. pamper yourself! drink wine with some gal pals! play music too loud and watch bad tv. :) have fun!!

At 1:53pm on January 13, 2009, Laurie said…: Hey lady! Coming out on Saturday night? It will be good to meet you!

At 10:03pm on January 9, 2009, Fetta said…: I wish you the best of luck in school! This is my 2nd term back in ten years and I have a 2yr old. . . IT IS POSSIBLE to succeed! Good Luck!