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Still On The Road
Sooooo. Four hours later and we've only moved a quarter of a mile. Thought for a minute that we were going to move but even the fire truck and the clearing dump truck turned around. Not a good sig…
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ShawnSmith has posted a new entry on: Single Black Man in NoVA
On The Road
Things were going well till we got stuck in traffic. Apparently a truck had an accident and it shut down the highway. So far we have seen a lot of cars off of the road as well as the snow removal truc…
- December 18th, 2009
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ShawnSmith has posted a new entry on: Single Black Man in NoVA
Home For The Holidays....Again....
Heading home to Memphis this weekend.I'm ready to get there but not looking forward to the task of driving.The task, the task. Noticed I said "the task". I mean the actually driving part. All the othe…
- December 17th, 2009
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ShawnSmith has posted a new entry on: Single Black Man in NoVA
The Reaction: Her Side....
Hmmm, how do I present this with it's due justice.You see, being found out, again, I knew you all would want it from the finder's perspective. I know I barely touched on it. What I really wanted was f…
- December 15th, 2009
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ShawnSmith has posted a new entry on: Single Black Man in NoVA
The Reaction....
When I last posted I mentioned how Home Girl told me that she knew about my blog.It actually went over well.For her that is.For me, well, I had mixed feelings about it. I was frustrated that just when…
- December 11th, 2009
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ShawnSmith has posted a new entry on: Single Black Man in NoVA
Am I Feeling Myself?.......
Aries - 11 Dec: Do not become so impressed with yourself and your abilities that you begin to believe that you can do anything.Hmmmm.A lot has been going on since last week and I'll drop the biggest a…
- December 3rd, 2009
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ShawnSmith has posted a new entry on: Single Black Man in NoVA
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ShawnSmith has posted a new entry on: Single Black Man in NoVA
Not Sexin\' Like Crazy....
No word from MLA since Monday night, and that was a text that I sent talking about the Saint's game. Guess she isn't serious.Been talking to the woman that I met at Indulj. She's been cool and funny.…
- December 1st, 2009
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ShawnSmith has posted a new entry on: Single Black Man in NoVA
Questions From The Gallery......
One to always entertain questions...The Wind Twister wrote....Do you ever feel like you date the same woman with different faces?No. Everyone woman has been different. From every experience I treat th…
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ShawnSmith has posted a new entry on: Single Black Man in NoVA
Wild Turkey Weekend......
No, not the drink....... although I wish.A lot happened this extended weekend.I was all set to spend Thanksgiving alone, or at least with a friend when I called one of my cousins who sent me a message…
- November 25th, 2009
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ShawnSmith has added The Date Girl Diaries to his favorite blogs.
The Date Girl Diaries
This is a journal about the craziness that is my life as a single girl. Sometimes good, sometimes bad, but always entertaining! -
ShawnSmith has added Don't Be a Slut to his favorite blogs.
Don't Be a Slut
Everything I wish I had known in my 20s about sex, self-respect and what not to do - November 24th, 2009
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ShawnSmith has posted a new entry on: Single Black Man in NoVA
Clean House, Clean Mind, Clear Opportunities .......
I had only one plan for the weekend.Clean the house.That was it. No going out, no real plans.That was until Home Girl asked me when she was going to be invited over for the first time.Plan changed.Sin…
- November 20th, 2009
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The Other Side Of The Story.....
From my meeting with That_Tiffany on Thursday night: Operation Meet New People/My Meeting with a DMV Infamous Blogger. Hey Yall!I am on a mission to meet new people, due to the fact I think I kno…
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ShawnSmith has posted a new entry on: Single Black Man in NoVA
300.....
300 th post.ThanksThanksThanksThank you all.My request. I know you all like me, but my inbox is empty. I want to do things differently for a little while.Send me your questions. Send me your thoughts.…
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ShawnSmith has posted a new entry on: Single Black Man in NoVA
I Almost Want A Twitter Account.............Almost......
I went out again. My typical Thursday outing. This time, though, I only had one drink.Yep. Just one.I was not going to be as wild as I was the night before.Even though I had so much fun. Nope. I was g…
- November 19th, 2009
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ShawnSmith has posted a new entry on: Single Black Man in NoVA
Inhibition Eliminator......
One of the gifts The Ex got me for Christmas was a very nice flask that had the inscription "Inhibition Eliminator". I don't usually use that particular one too much because it's too heavy even while…
- November 16th, 2009
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ShawnSmith has posted a new entry on: Single Black Man in NoVA
Why Do I Need A Baby???........
Why do I need a baby when I can't find a woman to be my wife first?I tell you, some people don't have it all together.I just finished having a conversation with one of the receptionist that used to wo…
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ShawnSmith has posted a new entry on: Single Black Man in NoVA
I Don\'t Care Anymore.....But In A Good Way......
I really would have liked for this to be my 300 th post. Something profound and strong.Maybe there still is a chance for it to turn out that way.Today, however, I'm in a good mood.A really good mood.M…
- November 15th, 2009
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Comfortable And Simple......
I really am trying to take my time.Really, I am.I know I just jumped out of one relationship and I'm trying not to get involved in another.The quick catchup:Wednesday - Can't really remember what I di…
- November 12th, 2009
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ShawnSmith has posted a new entry on: Single Black Man in NoVA
Simple.....
Tuesday night.Late evening invite for the couch and tv.Laughs and conversation.Even later food run to Waffle House.Back to her place for the comfort of the couch and more tv.Time to say goodnight/good…
- November 9th, 2009
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ShawnSmith has posted a new entry on: Single Black Man in NoVA
1 for 4.......
I have never been so glad to have a week over with. Last week was a trying one for me. I was busy attending a certification training course that was so intensive that each day my brain was mush and it…
- November 2nd, 2009
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ShawnSmith has posted a new entry on: Single Black Man in NoVA
The Devil Didn\'t Get His Due.....
Halloween night.I had no definitive plans. I knew I didn't want to stay home and I needed to get out of the house. That and I didn't have any candy to give out and I knew the dogs would drive me craz…
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ShawnSmith has posted a new entry on: Single Black Man in NoVA
A Rolling Stone Gathers No Moss......
Friday was kind of the day that was the topper for my up and down week.All the week something mildly good would happen followed with something mildly bad.So this day was a continuance of it:I needed t…
- October 30th, 2009
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ShawnSmith has posted a new entry on: Single Black Man in NoVA
Phone Hostage......
Getting back into the dating game isn't always easy. That's why sometimes you have to practice.So, I went back to my old friend, Craigslist, to have a little test run.I know, I know. I wasn't looking…
- October 29th, 2009
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Random Thoughts 6....
Over the past few days my thoughts have been not necessarily over the place but I've just been unfocused.- I went out last night after work. I didn't tell anyone, didn't really have any plans. I just…
- October 27th, 2009
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ShawnSmith has posted a new entry on: Single Black Man in NoVA
So, I Guess I\'m Back.....
Yeah, I'm back.Did you miss me?Yeah, yeah, I know, I've been gone for awhile. We all know the reason and I'm sure we know the reason as to why I'm back.So we can skip that step. Don't look for explana…
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ShawnSmith has posted a new entry on: Single Black Man in NoVA
Lessons Learned.......
I always believe that in each failed relationship, we learn lessons.What those lessons are, are always different. I've learned many lessons in my dating life.Lately I've learned more on patience, comm…
- September 21st, 2009
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ShawnSmith has posted a new entry on: Single Black Man in NoVA
Still Here....
Hello all.Yes, I'm still around.Yes, Honey Locks and I are still together.And yes, things are going well.Not much has really been going on. I've just been taking it easy and having fun.Shout out to my…
- September 9th, 2009
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ShawnSmith has posted a new entry on: Single Black Man in NoVA
10 Things He’s REALLY Thinking When You’re Naked
So I saw this article on MSN's relationship site.10 Things He’s Thinking When You’re Naked…
- August 31st, 2009
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0 for 2..........
I went to a wedding reception this weekend.Reception, not wedding.The macaroni and cheese was good. *trying to say something nice*What I've learned for my own wedding when it happens.- Start on time.…
- August 28th, 2009
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It Ain't For Everybody......
A month and a half and it's all still very good.So, no new posts about the relationship. Yep, I said RELATIONSHIP.It's that serious.So. In order to just fill my need to post something, I thought of so…
- August 20th, 2009
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ShawnSmith has posted a new entry on: Single Black Man in NoVA
A Difference A Year Makes......
Friday, August 22, 2008 The Old Begining Ok, here it is.A friend sent me this link and figured I'd be good about writing blogs about my thoughts.I've always fought it, but since I don't get too…
- August 19th, 2009
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ShawnSmith has posted a new entry on: Single Black Man in NoVA
What NoVA People Hate.....
DC F'n Parking.I hate parking in DC. I hate it with a passion.Over the past year I've been spending more and more time downtown.......mmmmm.....and parking has always been the biggest issue. I work in…
- August 18th, 2009
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ShawnSmith has posted a new entry on: Single Black Man in NoVA
Changes.......
I know, I know......a lot has changed since Honey Locks.Shawn, Shawn.....what's going on? You don't love us no mo'?No not that. Never that.I just realized I changed.You see the truth was, I was thinki…
- August 12th, 2009
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ShawnSmith has posted a new entry on: Single Black Man in NoVA
Wine, Cloves, And Blue Eyed Soul....
10:38 PM on a Tuesday night.Sitting out on the deck, the smell of cloves hang in the air.My white wine, her red.Different tastes.She has several play lists that she wants to share with me. I interject…
- August 11th, 2009
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Something New And Different.....
Since my last post some of you *cough- TrueTiffBFrank-cough* have complained that the post was boring. Well, I told you I had to catch up on some of the things that were going on.So, to make things in…
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ShawnSmith has posted a new entry on: Single Black Man in NoVA
I'll Just Paraphrase What's Been Up.....
Trip to the ER - Thought it was an insect bite, they told me it was cellulitis. I just know I thought my skin was going to fall off.Trip to the doctor the next day - Come to find out it was poison ivy…
- August 5th, 2009
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ShawnSmith has posted a new entry on: Single Black Man in NoVA
I Miss You Guys…..
I have a good reason for not being around. I was found out. Honey Locks found out about the site and well…. It’s actually been a good thing. I always wanted to know how I would feel if so…
- August 3rd, 2009
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ShawnSmith has posted a new entry on: Single Black Man in NoVA
Cause Jerome Would Have Half The Cast Pregnant......
What is "Why aren't there any Black Bachelor contestants on ABC's The Bachelor?"......I thought about this awhile ago and remember a comedian making a joke about the show. We all know how ABC/Disney f…
- July 29th, 2009
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ShawnSmith has posted a new entry on: Single Black Man in NoVA
3:36 AM......
I knew I had been up for awhile.I knew it was coming.Not that moment of insomnia but that feeling that you've slept a full night but you haven't, and you can't go back to sleep.It's the first night.Ti…
- July 28th, 2009
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ShawnSmith has posted a new entry on: Single Black Man in NoVA
Random Thoughts 6......
I was really trying to come up with something solid today to talk about.I mean, I do have stuff on my mind but today my thoughts just seem to be everywhere.- Honey Locks. More and more I get the feeli…
- July 27th, 2009
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ShawnSmith has posted a new entry on: Single Black Man in NoVA
The Deal Breakers......
So after she tells me I ask if it is something she does all the time or if it is something she can live without. She says it's something she does every blue moon.If I lived a normal life, I wouldn't c…
- July 25th, 2009
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ShawnSmith has posted a new entry on: Single Black Man in NoVA
All Kinds Of Wrong.....
I’m tried. Since I’ve been here I haven’t slept well. I spent the night in Rain’s hotel room Thursday night but she woke me up twice cause I was snoring too loud. I tend to do that when…
- July 22nd, 2009
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ShawnSmith has posted a new entry on: Single Black Man in NoVA
Kind Of Snuck Up On Me.....
I leave later today to go home-home for a conference. Seems like time just flew by since last time.A few observations:- I hate packing. That's why I wait till the last minute to do so. That and I'm re…
- July 20th, 2009
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ShawnSmith has posted a new entry on: Single Black Man in NoVA
Wow! Is All I Can Say.....
I saw this over at O'Hell Nawl.Banned German Sprite Commercial.Make sure you have your headphones in and no one behind you to see it if you are at work.Wow. Just. Wow.
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Chatty Cathy.....
Sunday.I'm cleaning house getting ready for my trip. I'm cleaning cause Cherry Hearts is looking after the dogs for me and I just like coming home to a fresh house from trips.The house phone rings and…
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"I Gotta Warn You Now"........
"I gotta worn you, this wedding might be a little ghetto" Cherry Hearts told me as we sat in the parking lot of the church.A while back CH asked me to go with her to a wedding. I blindly agreed and di…
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ShawnSmith has posted a new entry on: Single Black Man in NoVA
"9:48 PM And I Just Got Your Message".....
Friday night.I was starting to get frustrated. I hate being stood up and I was having the feeling that Ms. Saigon (Thanks Nikki Sunshine) was ignoring my attempts at trying to get together.I sent an e…
- July 17th, 2009
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ShawnSmith has posted a new entry on: Single Black Man in NoVA
The (Good) Spoiler.......
I've been holding out on you all...One of my old work friends has been on the look out for someone for me.Earlier this week he finally came through. Actually it was his wife.My friend is from Armenia…
