What The Hell, Here Is A Personal Ad

I promised myself I would start writing, something, anything, everyday in an attempt to battle my depression but, sadly, the depression has also sucked the creativity out of me.

I could tell you about what I ate today, BBQ ribs and tossed salad, by the way, or I can give you a chance to laugh at me by placing a personal ad. Oh well, here goes.

I am a single, surprise, 57 year old man. I am retired, thinking I can be a writer, not going well, who lives in downtown Atlanta Georgia.

I was born and raised in Greenville North Carolina and went to college at the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill. I even graduated though I have no memories of actually going to class. I will also confess to cheating on an exam with a future NFL football player. Sorry Mom.

I am looking for my soulmate, the woman I will spend the rest of my life with. No, I am not looking for anything casual. Well, unless you simply want a platonic friendship. I can use some more friends so please be specific if that is the route you wish to go down.

I am not much of a material guy and am looking for a woman who is also not material. I enjoy writing, reading, movies, good conversation, the simple things in life. I also love to travel, yes, my soulmate will also have a passion for travel.

In the character and personality departments I can narrow it down to basically three expectations I have for a woman. You must be kind, intelligent and laugh easily.

I do have one requirement that could be considered a bit strange to put in a personal ad. I am not looking for a woman to take care of me financially and I have no interest in doing the same for a woman. If we both can not pay our own way we should not be in a relationship together.

You are warned, I am a project, I am a good guy, can be fun and interesting but depression has been kicking my ass for quite a few years. Having no family I do have an instinct that the right relationship with the right woman should help me get to a more pleasant emotional state.

OK, you finally found me, what next? You can respond to this post but I would prefer a text, 4 0 4 2 2 9 5 2 1 6.