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~~Dave~~

Pain is inevitable. Suffering is optional. It's how you react to adversity that defines who you are!

About Me

Ok so I've been here on MySpace for a little while now and I think it's about time to revamp some of the stuff about me. The basics are still the same but I've added a little more for those of you who want to get to know me better.
I'm a divorced (full-time) dad of two wonderful boys and I work for a small non-profit business in Harrisburg. When I'm not coaching baseball, basketball or whatever the latest interest the kids are involved with I enjoy spending my spare time at the gym working off the everyday stresses of life. I enjoy going out and doing things rather than just sitting around the house but I also enjoy kicking back with friends, having some drinks and doing whatever. Being a single parent doesn't avail me a lot of free time but when I do get some I enjoy doing the same kinds of things as most other guys.....golf, bowling, watching sports on the wide screen or just playing video games.....that kind of stuff. Part of my life growing up was as a musician and with that I was able to perform at venues all across the country as well as Western Europe. By the time I was 18 I had been in more countries than most people get to visit in their entire lifetime. I would however like to go back and visit some of those places now that I've grown up somewhat and can appreciate things better. For the most part now though I spend my time doing things for and with my kids. (Don't tell them but they're my excuse to be a kid again!!!)
Some other interesting (or not so interesting) stuff
My Activities: Camping, Cooking/Barbecuing, Dining Out, Entertaining, Photography, Sporting Events, Video Games
My Cuisines: BBQ, Cajun/Southern, Chinese, Italian, Sushi, Mexican, Seafood
My Music: Rock n' Roll, Classical, Country, Dance/Electronica, Jazz, New Age, Pop/Top 40/Hip Hop, Show-tunes, Instrumental, Soundtracks
Things I Like To Do: Amusement Parks, Beaches, Concerts, Theater, Movies, Parks, Sporting Events, Symphony
Physical Activities: Baseball/Softball, Basketball, Biking, Working Out, Bowling, Golf, Swimming, Volleyball
I'm looking to meet some new friends to go out and do things with. Go to the gym, catch a game or just meet for some drinks. I'd just like to get out and do some adult things. Along the way I'm also hoping to meet "Miss Right"; someone that can appreciate the quality of things in life and isn't swept up in a momentary rush of materialistic gifts. The biggest thing to me as a single dad is that "Miss Right" would need to appreciate the fact that I have kids; and the love that comes with them. They are an asset not baggage!!!

My Interests

I got the boys front row seats for the Globetrotters show that was in Hershey on March 14.......here's a little slide show I put together with some of the photos....

TELL ME ABOUT YOURSELF - The Survey - 2008
Name: Dave
Birthday: June 1971
Birthplace: New York, Ny
Current Location: Mechanicsburg, PA
Eye Color: Hazel
Hair Color: Mixed
Height: 5'7
Right Handed or Left Handed: Right
Your Heritage: German-Italian
The Shoes You Wore Today: Boots
Your Weakness: My kids smiles
Your Fears: Not being a good father
Your Perfect Pizza: Hawaiian
Goal You Would Like To Achieve This Year: Go back to school.....again
Your Most Overused Phrase On an instant messenger: lol
Thoughts First Waking Up: Why isn't the sun up yet?????
Your Best Physical Feature: Eyes
Your Bedtime: Whenever I'm done doing things for the kids
Your Most Missed Memory: Holding someone, other than my kids, in my arms
Pepsi or Coke: Pepsi
MacDonalds or Burger King: Neither
Single or Group Dates: A date......what's that
Lipton Ice Tea or Nestea: Nestea
Chocolate or Vanilla: Vanilla
Cappuccino or Coffee: Cappuccino
Do you Smoke: Nope
Do you Swear: Some times
Do you Sing: Nope
Do you Shower Daily: Ick....who doesn't
Have you Been in Love: Not for a long time
Do you want to go to College: Been there, done that, doing it again
Do you want to get Married: Some day, needs to be the right person this time
Do you belive in yourself: Yep
Do you get Motion Sickness: Some times
Do you think you are Attractive: Somewhat
Are you a Health Freak: Not really
Do you get along with your Parents: Yeah
Do you like Thunderstorms: Love em
Do you play an Instrument: Used to play drums but now only GH3
In the past month have you Drank Alcohol: Yep
In the past month have you gone on a Date: Nothing romantic....just with friends
In the past month have you gone to a Mall: Yep
In the past month have you eaten a box of Oreos: Yep
In the past month have you eaten Sushi: Always
In the past month have you been on Stage: Nope
In the past month have you been Dumped: Nope
In the past month have you gone Skinny Dipping: Nope
In the past month have you Stolen Anything: Nope
Ever been Drunk: lol......uhm I plead the 5th
Ever been called a Tease: Yep
Ever been Beaten up: Nope
Ever Shoplifted: Nope
How do you want to Die: Old, rich and happy
What do you want to be when you Grow Up: Who said I want to grow up?
What country would you most like to Visit: Japan
In a Boy/Girl..
Favourite Eye Color: Blue
Favourite Hair Color: Blond
Short or Long Hair: Long
Height: Doesn't matter
Weight: Proportionate
Best Clothing Style: What ever fits the situation
Number of Drugs I have taken: NONE
Number of CDs I own: I have no idea
Number of Piercings: None
Number of Tattoos: None yet
Number of things in my Past I Regret: While there are things I wish would have happened differently than they did I regret nothing. The experiences I've had because of my mistakes have made me who I am.

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What Color Is Your Soul?


Red
You have a Red Soul.
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What kind of Muscle Car are You? (pics)


1967 Shelby GT 500
You are a 1967 Shelby GT 500. You love your car because it's rare. You know you can whoop on most other cars, but you tend not to because you don't want to scratch your paint. You try to keep as many miles off of your car as you can.
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Cancer

You are shy and mysterious. Hotties are always trying to unlock your secrets, and figure out what makes you so cool. You have to have trust in your partner, so you?re not really into randomly hooking up. You really like the intimacy that comes with sex and you won?t take no for an answer when it comes to after sex cuddling. Sex matches: Taurus, Scorpio, Pisces
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You have a sexual IQ of 146

When it comes to sex, you are a super genius. You have had a lot of experience, and sex interests you so you know a lot about it. You pride yourself on being a source of information and guidance to all of your friends.

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DAVID
D is for Daring
A is for Altruistic
V is for Vivid
I is for Ideal
D is for Dignified What Does Your Name Mean?

How to make a dave
Ingredients:
3 parts intelligence
1 part silliness
5 parts instinct
Method:
Add to a cocktail shaker and mix vigorously. Add a little lovability if desired!
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Personality cocktail
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I'd like to meet:

So this section is here for me to describe who I'd like to meet....ok, cool. Some people list a bunch of celebrity names of people they may or may not be interested in meeting but they think having the name here will make them seam bigger than they are. Others, like myself, have put some thought into what we are saying online and actually have something to say. (see comments above) With that being stated let me list the people I don't want to meet:

***If you're a stage 5 clinging rabbit boiler, please go away.
***If you do drugs, please go away.
***If you are an alcoholic, please go away.
***If there is more drama in your life than there is on prime time tv, please go away.
***If you're a playa in a skirt, please go away.
***If you have a website that costs me $29.95 a month, please go away.
***If you're some 13 year old that says you're 28, please go away.
***If you are on MySpace just to have a gazillion friends, please go away.
***If you think nice guys finish last, please go away.

Allow me to expound on that last comment. While the site is a great way to do many things one of the main reasons (other than meeting new friends) that I have a profile here is that I'm looking to meet attractive single women to date. After career/kid commitments I don't have a lot of time to do things; thus I've found the internet to be a great way to meet new friends. I've heard way too many guys complaining that "nice guys finish last" and too many women wondering "why is he such a jerk". For the record I'm a nice guy . I'll hold a door open for you and buy flowers just because, I have a good shoulder to cry on and I actually listen to your problems to try to figure out a solution, heck if you're home sick and need something from the store give me a call and I'll see what I can do to help.....etc. etc. etc. What I'm not is some sniveling little pantie wipe that cries "nice guys finish last" just because I get rejected. If I'm going to have enough guts to stick my neck out to ask you for your number then by God I'm not going to start crying just cuz I get rejected. Guys if you don't have thick enough skin to take the rejection than turn off your computer, crawl back into bed and don't forget to tell your mommy about all the mean people when she gets home. Now ladies if you see a guy at the bar who looks hot as hell but acts rude and crude when he's drunk don't expect it to get that much better when he's not. If he doesn't see anything wrong with the way he acts you're not going to change him.......get over it. Please stop complaining about how much of a jerk he is and how you wish he would be nicer. There are plenty of us nice guys out here for you if you actually take the time to look for us. Often times we're not the ones in the center of attention catching your eye.....we're somewhere off to the side.

Well I hope that's enough to get started with.....if there is anything else you want to know just ask.....for the most part I'm an open book. Take care and God bless. Cheers!!!

Music:

I'll listen to just about anything! From Mozart to Metallica, DMX to Brooks & Dunn, Will Smith to Yanni. About the only genres I don't enjoy listening to are country-western and Opera.

Tommy Lee Shares Your Taste in Music

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Which Musician (or Group) Shares Your Taste in Music?

Movies:



How about a good horror flick to scare the bejeebers out of ya? so you jump in my arms????

Ok for real - just about anything as long as I can understand what they are saying.

Television:

LOST, LOST and LOST other than that when I have time it's sports, sci fi, or docu drama.

Which LOST character are you?


Sayid
You are Sayid You are above average in intelligence and your military experiance will help you survive on the island.
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Books:


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Love or Lust?

MY RESULT: Love


Hearts and rainbows all the way -- you're a total romantic.
Animal lust is nice, but you'd rather be in love with someone before you start tearing them apart. When you're in a relationship, you generally treat the other person really well. You don't cheat, and you're respectful of their differences. And when you're not in a relationship, you're selective about the people you choose to kiss or even get crushes on.
You've got a great thing going on, but don't be afraid of letting that animal side come out every now and then. A couple bite marks never hurt anyone (much).

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How Hot Are You?

MY RESULT: 3rd-Degree Burns Hot


Intense, fiery heat that could land someone in the emergency room if they're not careful.
Daaaaamn, you got some heat. It's the kind of heat that begs for air conditioning. The kind of heat that weathermen warn you about and your mom won't let you go outside in unless you're wearing sunscreen and a wide-brimmed hat.
How'd you get so hot? Well, it's probably your hot attitude, your semi-filthy mind, your love to party and your sexy sense of adventure. Or it could just be a faulty thermostat. Either way, yowza!!

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You Will Be a Cool Parent
You seem to naturally know a lot about parenting, and you know what kids need.
You can tell when it's time to let kids off the hook, and when it's time to lay down the law.
While your parenting is modern and hip, it's not over the top.
You know that there's nothing cool about a parent who acts like a teenager... or a drill sergeant! Would You Be a Cool Parent?
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What's Your Flirt Style?

MY RESULT: Touchy Feely



When you see something you like, you’re not afraid to reach out and grab it. Literally.
Being touchy-feely is by far the most effective means of letting someone know you’re interested. Well, interested in fondling them, at least. If you want to let them know that you like them in a deeper way, we recommend trying something a little more subtle...which would be, oh, just about anything. Maybe you should offer them half of your sandwich or something.

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What's Your Cause?

MY RESULT: Promoting Healthy Choices



You live a healthy life, and you wish that everyone else could do the same. You do what you can to help the folks around you make the right decisions, but it can only get you so far. There’s still tons of diseases and economic conditions that are beyond the average person’s control.
How you can support your cause:
* Instead of vegging out all summer, go to Africa and become a HERO ambassador .
* Get your friends to join you on an Avon Walk for Breast Cancer .
* Add a funny disclaimer to your emails to spread the message about smoking .
* Buy a ONE wristband to help fight AIDS. Bonus: they’re oh so chic.

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What's Your Secret Talent?

MY RESULT: Reading People's Minds



Bet you already knew that, right?
There’s not really any point in explaining any more of this to you, since you probably already know what we’d say. But if you’re one of those non-believers, who’s still not even sure you have ESP, we recommend you open your mind and start exploring your new-found talent. Great places to start: phone conversations with your crush, final exam week, and, of course, “Jeopardy.”

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How Will You Die?

MY RESULT: Really Bad Shrimp



You’re not an aggressive person, and you’ve got a lot of good stuff going for you. None of that’s gonna save you from your careless eating habits.
Wanna ward off your death for as long as possible? Sure you do. Be sure to cook your shrimp thoroughly to kill any Salmonella bacteria, leave it at room temperature for no more than two hours before you eat it, and never, ever order seafood at a restaurant that’s run by zombies.

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The eSPIN Personality Test

MY RESULT: Human Coffee Bean



Just like a normal coffee bean, you're pure energy (but unlike one of them, you're not so bitter).
You've got a pretty good attitude about things - you're kind, and a good friend - but sometimes you're so revved up that you don't know what to do with yourself. So you burn it off with fun and parties and having a good time. Which is a big part of why people are drawn to you - you've got great energy surrounding you.
Just don't forget about all the great things that happen in the quiet moments. You know - when you finally stop running around and take a nice look around you. Sometimes low-energy is just as thrilling as high-energy. You know what we mean?

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Are You Dateable?

MY RESULT: Mega-Dateable



You’ve got some smooth moves, kid. No matter who your blind date is – a friend’s friend, a reality show star, a supermodel – they’re gonna be smitten in the first 20 minutes. (Whether you like them back is a whole different story.) Keep up the great work, and be sure to help out your less-dateable friends whenever they’re in need of some advice.
For more blind date action, run out and see the hilarious new romantic comedy, Blind Dating . It might give you some pointers for your next big date . (Not that you need any help.)

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What's Your Kissing Style?

MY RESULT: Romantic Kisser



Beware of your kiss – it’s been known to make people fall in love.
To you, kisses are the finest expression of love. (And you love being in love.) You think that the best kisses happen when the feelings are strong and the love vibes are pumping at maximum speed. That doesn’t mean you’re a traditional kisser, though – you love to mix it up with creative kisses and keep things interesting. Kissing is an art, and when you get going you’re like Picasso.

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What NASCAR driver are YOU???

Dale Earnhardt Jr.
You are pretty much the COOLEST person known to man, and you have great taste in just about everything!!!
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What Type of Flirt are You?
 
Sexpot Flirt
Yeah, baby! We think it's pretty safe to say that you're a Sexpot Flirt you don't hesitate to take the most direct route when you want someone's attention. A lingering touch on the arm here, a little licking of the lips there you're as saucy and seductive as they come. Flirting your way into someone else's personal space is second nature. The good news? Your intentions are crystal clear. The bad news? If you don't put your money where your mouth is, you'll have some explaining to do. But as long as you're having fun. In the immortal words of Olivia Newton John, Let's get physical!
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The Keys to Your Heart
You are attracted to those who are unbridled, untrammeled, and free.
In love, you feel the most alive when things are straight-forward, and you're told that you're loved.
You'd like to your lover to think you are stylish and alluring.
You would be forced to break up with someone who was emotional, moody, and difficult to please.
Your ideal relationship is open. Both of you can talk about everything... no secrets.
Your risk of cheating is zero. You care about society and morality. You would never break a commitment.
You think of marriage as something precious. You'll treasure marriage and treat it as sacred.
In this moment, you think of love as something you thirst for. You'll do anything for love, but you won't fall for it easily. What Are The Keys To Your Heart?
Your Hidden Talent
Your natural talent is interpersonal relations and dealing with people.
You communicate well and are able to bring disparate groups together.
Your calming presence helps everything go more smoothly.
People crave your praise and complements. What's Your Hidden Talent?
Your Ideal Relationship is Serious Dating
You're not ready to go walking down the aisle.
But you may be ready in a couple of years.
You prefer to date one on one, with a commitment.
And while chemistry is important, so is compatibility. What's Your Ideal Relationship?
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Heroes:

All the men and women of our armed and emergency services! Whether standing on the line with a rifle in hand on foreign soils or charging into a burning building with nothing more than an axe and a hose you're all heroes to me. Thank you

My Blog

The Cure

As I’ve said before in earlier blogs I’m not 100% sure on where I stand with religion and everything that goes with it so this isn’t a conversation on whose right and whose wrong. I ...
Posted by ~~Dave~~ on Wed, 09 Apr 2008 05:55:00 PST

I AM ME

I think I had heard this poem once before in my life but at the time I didn't pay it much attention. I ran across it again just recently and in of all places the waiting room at the car wash....lol&nb...
Posted by ~~Dave~~ on Mon, 10 Mar 2008 10:36:00 PST

The gift of choice

For those of you who know me personally you know that I've often said the only thing in life that we can truly call our own are the choices that we make. How ironic that today's message from EdYoung.c...
Posted by ~~Dave~~ on Mon, 03 Mar 2008 08:34:00 PST

Counting the Cost

Another message from EdYoung.comLuke 14:28-30; 33 Nearly every major city is undergoing construction. New buildings, shopping centers and homes are popping up everywhere. But in the midst of all o...
Posted by ~~Dave~~ on Mon, 25 Feb 2008 08:30:00 PST

Another message from EdYoung.com

What's Your Foundation? Matthew 7:24, 26 Do you remember the story of the three little pigs? The first pig built a house of straw. The second pig built a house of sticks. But the wolf came an...
Posted by ~~Dave~~ on Mon, 25 Feb 2008 07:06:00 PST

pass over the "good" to make sure you have the "best"

Usually when you hear the phrase, "for the greater good," you know that someone is not about to get what they want. Parents tell their children "no" for the greater good. Leaders go against popular op...
Posted by ~~Dave~~ on Fri, 08 Feb 2008 09:27:00 PST

What’s your motivation?

Another message to make ya think........         ;           ;        &nbs...
Posted by ~~Dave~~ on Wed, 06 Feb 2008 08:37:00 PST

Life Hypnosis

It's funny how some things happen in our lives when we're not looking for them. Without going into all the details Saturday evening was quite depressing for me....but as I've done many other times in ...
Posted by ~~Dave~~ on Mon, 04 Feb 2008 09:09:00 PST

First blog of 2008

Well we're 3 weeks into the new year and I haven't added my 2 cents worth since before Christmas so I guess it's time to update life.All in all things are going pretty good. AJ made honor roll for the...
Posted by ~~Dave~~ on Fri, 18 Jan 2008 07:12:00 PST

A Christmas Mistake

Tomorrow night is Corey's choir concert at school and with that it reminds me of a story I posted a while back about another elementary school Christmas concert. I don't know if it's a true story or n...
Posted by ~~Dave~~ on Wed, 19 Dec 2007 09:37:00 PST