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I am single, living in San Francisco.

Sorry for the late notice but I won't be able to join the meetup after all. I hope you all have a blast!

<t>One way to think of it is "have to" vs. "want to"<br/> The traditional life is all about "have to." You "have to" go to work because you "have to" pay the bills and you "have to" buy the latest, greatest thing and you "have to" get a bigger, better house, etc.<br/> The ERE life is all about "want...

<r>It all depends on the type of woman in which you are interested. I've posted this link before to a similar topic but it is relevant in this case too ...<br/> Women looking for a long-term mate (i.e., marriage material) are not impressed by the bling.<br/> <URL url="http://www.scienceofrelationshi...

I'm game for the meetup but I am not interested in camping.

<t>A friend made that comment to me the other day and I didn't know how to reply. I see his point but I've taken a different path and have paid off my debts and am saving as much as possible. I do see economic trouble coming, though, so maybe he is right. I'd appreciate alternative perspectives ... ...

<r>Have you thought of participating in an Earthwatch project? If you're not familiar, please check out this link, it may be the perfect combo of fun & purpose: <URL url="http://www.earthwatch.org/">http://www.earthwatch.org/</URL><br/> On a personal note, I've struggled with happiness quite a b...