Okie....

[valleydude]

Ok it's your turn to be quizzed...

(Just messing with you) After my post below in regards to my concerns; I was thinking, "I bet this guy really knows how to screen some of these girls". haha! After I read all the responses, I am thinking of how I could work on that a little better myself.

Anyway I am curious, since you are going on your Birthday, are you going to use that as a gauge to how the girl treats you? I'm sure you don't expect anything material, but will it play a factor for you as to how she treats you on that day? You know, if she remembers, goes out of her way, or do anything special because it is your birthday?

I was in Venezuela for Thanksgiving and her Mom really went through a lot of effort to make it like an American Thanksgiving. It was great, and a super special touch. It didn't work out with me and the girl, and I actually hung on to that moment, but looking back the key thing is "Her Mom". She was the one that did it.

Just curious,

V-Dude

[utopiacowboy]

... in response to Okie...., posted by valleydude on Apr 17, 2005

That reminds me. I first met my wife the weekend of my birthday. That was one present I'll never forget unwrapping....

[OkieMan]

... in response to Re: Okie...., posted by utopiacowboy on Apr 18, 2005

Utopiacowboy,

You saying that gives me hope! ha  I received an email from my calena yesterday; and she was talking about spending a lot of time with me, etc.  So, she asked me what I wanted for my birthday?  She also said that she would try to make it the best birthday of my life.  Well, I tried to say things in such a way as to be a gentleman.  I told her that I did not want any present other than her.  In other words, I did not want her to go out and buy me anything.  I would feel bad about that, because it would probably be a sacrifice; and even if it was not, I wanted to impress on her that I just wanted to spend time with her, etc.  However, in the past, we have had some rather candid conversations by email on certain important matters, including sex.  So, since it will be my birthday, and she seems to like me, maybe I will have a "special" present to unwrap as well.  Wish me luck! ha.

                       OkieMan

[OkieMan]

... in response to Okie...., posted by valleydude on Apr 17, 2005

Hi V-Dude,

I don't know if I can be of much help, but I will tell you what I am planning on doing when I go to Cali at the end of May. The girl that I have been writing to is supposed to spend time with me.  Right now, I am not very happy, but I don't know if it's the girl or the agency. At any rate, the last couple of weeks, the emails have been almost non-existent; so for me, that is not a good sign.  But, I'll just have to go through the steps and see.  As far as when I am in Cali, if I am with that calena, then she already knows a good deal about me because of our correspondence, and she knows that my birthday is May 27th.  So, yes I will be looking, watching and anticipating how she acts and reacts towards me.  Over the last few months since we have been corresponding, she has seemed to go out of her way to be very sweet; so naturally, I will expect even more when we are together.  If she does not, then I will simply move on and try to find another latina that will want to spend some time with me. I will be doing what all of the rest of the guys do. Take the lady or ladies to a restaurant, go dancing, sight seeing, etc.  But, I certainly expect that a lady will be attentive and sincere.  If I just wanted some woman to lie to me and tell me I am great, blah, blah, blah; I would just pick up a hooker!  But, I am not interested in that.  I want a sincere girl, and one who comes from a good family and has strong family values.  Nothing new there, but each of us have our own "hot button" issues and points of view.  I am a conservative type guy, and I want a "good girl"; but I also want a latina who is "hot" for me too; just in a nice way.  I hope that helps.  You are probably as experienced, or more experienced with these matters than I am.  Unfortunately, I do not speak spanish at this time, but I am trying to learn as I go along.  Hopefully, one day, I can be at least fairly proficient with spanish.  But, right now, I will be trying to work something out with that one particular latina.  I have already told her I want her to celebrate my birthday with me. Who knows what will happen?

                          OkieMan

[valleydude]

... in response to Re: Okie...., posted by OkieMan on Apr 18, 2005

Thanks for taking the time with that. I hope things get on the up swing for you with the girl. I know what you mean by what you are looking for. I am rather conservative myself, and it is pretty much the same as I am looking for.

You know, I would think that a girl who trys to speak English would be a positive sign too. Speaking Spanish is great, but quite honestly, there are times when I just want to fire off an email in English. I think some girls get spoiled with emails in Spanish.

Well time for me to go do what us single guys do best... Cook dinner! haha! Thanks again and I hope either way you go and bring back some info.

V-Dude

[CelticUrge]

... in response to Re: Okie...., posted by OkieMan on Apr 18, 2005

OkieMan:

I bought Spanish Now Level 1 and Level 2 published by Barron's. Helped me considerably to go through their lessons. I also acquired a translator program for computer. Power Translator Pro. Most CD's and spanish courses are lame. Both these helped me. I used (in the past) the Translator to work out several main points that I wanted to say prior to a phone call. I had my word processor showing me the english and spanish in front of me prior to making a phone call. Also used to roughly translate an email. These programs are great for assisting you. I would usually send an email in english and spanish to assist her. During a phone call I would also would enter a word picked up from conversation, enter and translate the selected word or phrase to help me understand. A good dictionary is also essential. After my first several trips to Bogota I enrolled in several levels of the Accelerated Learning Program at University of Houston. Very helpful courses. Difficult to handle with my excessive business travel but I pulled it off. Just keep working on learning at every opportunity you have and it will eventually pay off. Think about a conversation you just had with a friend and go look up the key words. Hope this helps.

[OkieMan]

... in response to Re: Re: Okie...., posted by CelticUrge on Apr 18, 2005

Celtic Urge,

Thanks for the excellent post.  Can you tell me where your bought the translation software?  I cannot seem to find any in my area.  However, I did buy a cheapy hand held translator.  I am going to have to learn how to use the dumb thing.  Anyway, I have had some roadblocks on taking some spanish courses, but I think I might try to take a night course, in the near future; (if it's offered), at our local community college.  In the meantime, I have a spanish/english dictionary and some other things, including some CD course.  But, I can't seem to get a handle on the CD course. I have located the website for downloading the Pimsleur course.  I will see how that goes.  One thing is for sure, all of this will take me a little while to figure out.  I am not that good at learning a foreign language.  But, if I really get something going, I guess that will give me some more motivation.  Take care.

                           OkieMan