I've already gotten an apartment, and I'm in no hurry really, but 'feeling' my way. Running the original 'thread' was simply part of the process, Thinking Aloud, If you will. Now why do you think I would bring in some 'strangers' as you say? Let's see ... Could abject loneliness have something to do with it? < Smile > The journey itself will begin to resolve, at least some of those issues. And I am already in contact with an ever widening new group of acquaintances , Musicians mostly, an Artist or two, and a few old friends. I am certainly aware of the opportunity to get reacquainted with the self I have become, am becoming- Reflection and contemplation. I am aware of the healing process ...

I had not really thought to include this component itself in the videography, but now that you mention it, How could I not? To a very great extent it is already there, Isn't it? It would be hard. if not impossible to 'edit' it out.

Listen, if your wife is going to (or has to) "buy you out" of a home you've shared during your marriage, with each other and your 8 year old - then obviously you've got some equity built up in that home. She'll owe you some bucks. You'll get some cash! So, why not be smart and get your apartment or get into a condo and leave it at that? Why bring in new "roommates" that are not part of your family? Why not just take some time alone, and with your eight year old when you can, and get yourself centered and back on track? In a time of transition, why would you want to bring in some strangers?

Consider making your own personal documentary with your video / techie / trekie stuff about your new start?

I'm not upset. Not in the least. It's simply that I have an eight year old, I'm accustomed to the needs of an eight year old, and I share custody- So they would not be 'around the house' all the time. Further children of like ages, more or less, tend to relate to one another better ...

No Big Mystery. I simply assumed you needed clarification ... I further assumed you did not have a child of that age and therefore were not familiar with the routine. Not a lot of Fathers are, afterall. Stay-at-home dads, while no longer unheard of, are still rather few and far between. Women tend to understand the situation better. For the last nine years, my peers have been other Mothers ...

easy friend, i'm not attacking you. but, it's far from obvious to me why a person with an 8 year old would want a housemate with an 8 year old. for me, i'd prefer one without child, because two 8 year olds together are harder to handle...aren't they?

but good luck to you! i hope you find your housemate.

Due to my background and experience, not to mention the current 'state-of-the-marketplace', again speaking in terms of perfection, a background in digital production, audio, video, and Blogging etc., etc., It only makes sense, Huh ?

It's really quite simple. I was expressing the 'perfect' match. Obviously if I'm a 'newly single dad' and I have an eight year old- I've spent the last nine years as a 'stay-at-home dad', It kinda makes sense doesn't it ...

As to the comment on the 'buy-out'. My estranged wife decided she wanted to keep the house, so now I have a two bedroom, two bath apartment. Is that more specific? More clear?

what's more, what's the deal with your comment about your estranged wife wanting to buy you out?

Your post doesn't make sense to me. why would you prefer a single mom with an 8 year old? look pal, are you looking for a housemate or love?