tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12508552.post113885697245515138..comments2023-09-05T16:22:15.151+02:00Comments on Martinis For Two: My future??Diane Mandyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00059365308496711788noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12508552.post-1138978778647391242006-02-03T15:59:00.000+01:002006-02-03T15:59:00.000+01:00I don't see why it has to be an either/or. I can'...I don't see why it has to be an either/or. I can't speak to timing issues, but I have confidence you can do both of these things.<BR/><BR/>I'm glad I'm not the only one in our age group that would like to start on a new path. I just need that little push to figure out what it will be....Jamyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17328884172511150275noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12508552.post-1138976229464291192006-02-03T15:17:00.000+01:002006-02-03T15:17:00.000+01:00Being a single parent is very difficult, though no...Being a single parent is very difficult, though not impossible. <BR/> <BR/>I like your dreams and goals, and I think you would make a fine business owner and/or Mom.<BR/><BR/>I think this is a decision only you can make, and when you do it will be the right one.TamWillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13983486050778833368noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12508552.post-1138899194210155012006-02-02T17:53:00.000+01:002006-02-02T17:53:00.000+01:00All I know of you, Diane, is what you've written i...All I know of you, Diane, is what you've written in your two blogs but it strikes me that you'd resent the time commitment that those choices would require. Your close friends like Chris would know that sort of thing far better than I would.<BR/><BR/>I hope that you feel better today and that your foot and leg mend quickly. You can't dance if you can't walk. I'm not sure if that's fraught with meaning or not, Diane. LOLutenzihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15988445461413550750noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12508552.post-1138899139465270732006-02-02T17:52:00.000+01:002006-02-02T17:52:00.000+01:00I have complete confidence that whatever direction...I have complete confidence that whatever direction you take your life, you will give it your everything. (Or both if you chose to) My only regret is that I don't live close enough to be a patron of Diane Mandy's coffee/wine bar!<BR/><BR/>:-)3TAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12508552.post-1138894487872276162006-02-02T16:34:00.000+01:002006-02-02T16:34:00.000+01:00I am with queenofsass. Whatever you decide. But ...I am with queenofsass. Whatever you decide. But I do know that attempting to do both at the same time would be very stressful.<BR/><BR/>Maybe do the business first? Then the adoption? I know what my choice would be.<BR/><BR/>But regardless of the decision you are right to be thinking about financial security.Junie Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11007938828024900942noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12508552.post-1138890540970434272006-02-02T15:29:00.000+01:002006-02-02T15:29:00.000+01:00I have no doubt that whatever path you choose, it ...I have no doubt that whatever path you choose, it will be successful. I see the coffee shop/wine bar more clearly than adoption, but both are possible with good help. You know I am there for you!SassyAssyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03916026186198052226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12508552.post-1138888908261792142006-02-02T15:01:00.001+01:002006-02-02T15:01:00.001+01:00I am a Mom to three children. I can tell you that...I am a Mom to three children. I can tell you that if you adopt a child, you won't regret that you couldn't start up a business. If you start up a business, you almost certainly will regret that you didn't adopt a child. That's an either/or choice, and shouldn't have to be. There is a way to have both, you just have to find it.<BR/><BR/>I only work part-time and have managed to keep my home even though I'm separated from my ex. I wouldn't work long hours and have children, because then they're in daycare all day and you're too exhausted to spend time with them. I never fell for the "quality time" thing. Kids want you around, at home when they get out of school, making dinner, they like knowing their Mom is there for them.Mom of 3https://www.blogger.com/profile/16737943298005512271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12508552.post-1138888908256596772006-02-02T15:01:00.000+01:002006-02-02T15:01:00.000+01:00I am a Mom to three children. I can tell you that...I am a Mom to three children. I can tell you that if you adopt a child, you won't regret that you couldn't start up a business. If you start up a business, you almost certainly will regret that you didn't adopt a child. That's an either/or choice, and shouldn't have to be. There is a way to have both, you just have to find it.<BR/><BR/>I only work part-time and have managed to keep my home even though I'm separated from my ex. I wouldn't work long hours and have children, because then they're in daycare all day and you're too exhausted to spend time with them. I never fell for the "quality time" thing. Kids want you around, at home when they get out of school, making dinner, they like knowing their Mom is there for them.Mom of 3https://www.blogger.com/profile/16737943298005512271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12508552.post-1138876802660991922006-02-02T11:40:00.000+01:002006-02-02T11:40:00.000+01:00Sorry to hear you hurt yourself! Hope you're feeli...Sorry to hear you hurt yourself! Hope you're feeling better today.<BR/><BR/>As I've said to you before, you would be a fabulous mother, if not now, then a bit down the road.<BR/><BR/>And as for being a restauranteur, you're a natural. "Diane Mandy's" would be the in place to be, I have no doubt. Plus, you know you have one or more friends that would love to help you run it! :-)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com