Awww... It's so hard to see our little ones move on. Maybe he served his purpose there by teaching the others to hunt and fend, and now it's his time to sit in the lap of luxury. I know you will miss him a lot.
pentium, how presumptuous of you to think that was a list of qualities I insisted upon finding in a mate.... and how mean of you to assume my former partners would have nothing better to do than point out my shortcomings.
Actually, it was a list of attributes I am constantly striving for in myself, trying to instill in my child, and trying to consistently have in my household. It's a "hang it on the refriegerator to remember" type of list, hence the title, "My shopping list."
Your assumptions speak loudly about how much you view others... and yourself. Perhaps you should go sit in the corner a while and study the list. You seem to be missing a few items.
I like the way the system works there. Everyone's vote should count. I'm ashamed to admit I had to look up Barbados on a map. All it brought to mind was "Probably south of Florida" What made you decide to move from NY to Barbados? They seem like such polar opposites. Congrats on your people getting what they voted for. I hope the new leaders come through on their promises.
I think it becomes easier to manage. A lot of older women have either: 1. lost some of their ability to care for a longer hairstyle, or 2. just simply don't feel inclined to fuss with their hair because they're way too busy living life to the fullest. I have very long hair and can't imagine clipping my locks short, but 30 years from now, I may very well say "Bah! Why waste an additional hour in front of the mirror each morning when I could spend that hour smelling the roses!"
Man, you drink some expensive coffee. I brew my own at home. Hmmm let me think. It's $4.99 for a 34 oz can. It makes 270 - 6 oz cups of coffee. That's 1620 ounces for $4.99, about 12 gallons?
1. People are simply less educated. Their minds aren’t being stimulated intellectually anymore. Families rarely talk. Televisions become babysitters. Teachers give simplified lessons. No one is spurred to be creative. People are simply using their minds less and less, so when a topic of conversation comes up which is not within their mental capacity, they are quick to dismiss the conversation.
2. People are in too much of a hurry. There are no profound armchair theory sessions anymore because time for conversation is limited. People are rushed, on the go, late for this, late for late. Hours at work are extended. Family is more spread out which means more running. Everyone is in such a hurry, they just don’t have the time to sit and converse in any depth.
3. People don’t have their priorities straight. It speaks volumes when someone is willing to talk for 45 minutes about their new iPhone, but can’t contribute a coherent sentence about modern medicine.
4. People have become mindless followers who afraid to speak their minds. On the opposite end, the ones who are willing to speak against the grain, seem to have a chip on their shoulder.
Awww... and your blogs are always such a highlight to read. Maybe that one was one that wasn't meant to be shared for whatever reason. Hope you enjoyed writing it anyway!
Well... If the media is only printing the facts, then no, it's not defamation. If they just say "John Doe was charged with stealing Farmer Brown's chickens and arrested. The hearing is scheduled for June 2." I don't see the harm in that because it informs the public. And someone in the public may very well come forward to stand up for John Doe's character.
But when is media ever unbias? Not often.
Usually it lands with a slant. "John Doe, who has been arguing with Farmer Brown for years, was charged with stealing innocent Mr. Brown's chickens. It is speculated that John Doe may very well be running a chicken theif ring. The hearing is scheduled for June 2. As of this time the only comment John Doe has made is "No Comment". Farmer Brown on the other hand has publicly proclaimed that justice must be served before everyone else gets their chickens stolen at the hands of this malicious bird thief."
Just for the record, I'm also totally against any type of application that asks "Have you ever been charged with a crime?" instead of asking if one's been convicted. There's a difference!
It could be a difference between men and women, but it could also just be differences in taste. Some people might rate a photo based on how pretty/handsome they find a person. Others might rate it based on how good the person might be in bed. Others might rate it based on the quality of photography.
I rate photos of both men and women. But I usually am looking at photographic quality. I look at the landscape, the lighting, the poses and postures, how close the person is from the camera, etc...
I rate pictures lower when people look drunk or stoned.
I rate pictures higher when the people are smiling.
I've had the same. Since I've been here, I've been contacted (be it email, flowerbox, chat, etc..) by numerous guys about 20-25. This is even though my profile clearly states I am looking for a man 40-60 years old.
It's not just this particular site though. I've noticed this same trend on lots of internet places. Various chat programs, et al.. So perhaps it's just the medium of communication. Perhaps the internet is just a breeding ground for college aged boys.
It's frustrating (in more ways than I care to expand on right now). But I try my best to just be polite and continue my focus toward that which I desire.
Hang in there. Maybe if enough of us women keep pushing the boys aside to get to the men, we'll eventually find what we're looking for!
Just to clarify... I do provide for myself. I have a home, clothing, food, a car, etc... (Obviously I'm not typing this from some laptop I found on skid row whilst wandering homeless.)
All of my needs are met (as are my family's), and I have met them on my own via working for them and earning them. I'm also (on my own) paying off the student loans that enabled me to obtain the education necessary to provide for myself and my family's security.
My point (to those who missed it) wasn't that women can't provide for themselves.
My points were: 1. Not all women are out to find a rich guy who will bathe them in luxury. Some of us are perfectly content to simply have the basics and simple stuff in life. and 2. Some women still believe that a man deserves respect for being the provider for his family.
You may want to tone up what you're looking for in your profile. Millionairess, size 8, Minnie Driver, etc... Most women would prefer to be sought after for who they are, not how closely they compare to media stereotypes.
Most of the nice guys I've met also tended to be wimps. They tended to lack a sense of adventure, were afraid to take a risk, couldn't make decisions, were socially awkward, and just kind of came across as nancy pansies. I think when a guy has a bit of a rough edge to his personality he comes across as more confident.
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RE: Furball has been re-homed.
Awww...It's so hard to see our little ones move on.
Maybe he served his purpose there by teaching the others to hunt and fend, and now it's his time to sit in the lap of luxury.
I know you will miss him a lot.