Russian PenPal

Well I got another letter from my new friend in Russia today. Her name is Dinara and she seems incredibly nice. We've been communicating for almost 2 weeks now. Interestingly enough she found me from a personal ad I put out on the internet.

Internet personal Ad? Sure why not? I've spent a good portion of my life on the internet, I started before the word internet had been invented and popularized. Waay back in the day of BBS (Bulleting Board Systems) where you had to dial directly to a computer (long distance charges DO apply lol). When you factor in my status as a single father, I certainly don't have any time to try and find new friends. Thats where the personal ads come in. I figure atleast 1/3 to 1/2 of my day is internet related, I may aswell have some ads out there working for me.

Unlike alot of folks, I'm brutaly honest in my ad, I have pictures of my head dragons , 4 angles in fact, all around my head. I talk openly about my son and his meaning in my life. Nobody is getting any surprises after seeing my ad lol. I am who I am and I'm happy with that.

Anyway, my new Russian friend is a chemist making $250/month salary. I almost fell over when I read this. I could never support myself on such little money. Things are very different in Russia indeed. I'd hate to see what a low paying job is in Russia.

Dinara had a childhood similar to mine also so we have a common bond. Bad Childhood people of the world unite (I smell a webpage forum in that). Other than an E-PenPal I don't see how we would ever actually end up together seeing as she lives in RUSSIA, but one never knows. So far its just fun to talk to and learn about a different country and new people.