langleygirl Forum Posts (8,202)

I am (the 3rd)

I am happy to collect an additional quarter!

RE: how does God check mate you...?

Think I'd rather just be put into a corner!

RE: Type any word that comes to ur mind

explore

RE: "The Question Game"

Just let a woman at it and she'll toss out all the tidbits (aka metal objects that don't mean much to her). Heck I even struggle to name the different types of screwdrivers which in fact may be a great question!

Describe the shape and give the name of different screwdrivers

I am (the 3rd)

I am going to bed as I've got the dreaded morning shift and I'm not a morning person without at least 3 cups of coffee. Hey just wondering has Kenn resurfaced yet?????????????

RE: Write a famous person or celebrity begining with the last letter of the one above

scooby doo

RE: What Brings You To CS

I like that brick wall experience that gets me nowhere.

RE: Should we take these refugees?

I venture to guess that every country has homeless people, no jobs etc. There is no perfect country but there can be imperfect people trying to do their best to help another.

I am (the 3rd)

I am grateful that I have medical insurance as the vaccine for the shingles is expensive ..... but hey with 1 in 3 people likely to get it then hopefully I'll be protected.

RE: Should we take these refugees?

Have to wonder at how many people have put themselves for a moment in the same situation that these people (aka the refugees) are enduring. If it was an immediate family member what then would be your response? I see a lot of let them suffer and work it out themselves ... sometimes everyone needs a helping hand.

I am (the 3rd)

I am happy to report that you are my true first victim! I think that Moose was doing it on purpose but he still owes me one more quarter

Our Pets

Animals will adapt as I've brought ours with us .... it does take time of course but they've transitioned quite well. I'd have a difficult time living a nomadic lifestyle ... I like to collect!!

Our Pets

Perhaps its you that needs training!! Gotta love it when they don't want to listen to us.

RE: Baggage - first or second date, and they mention the ex? React -

I think someone "mentioning" an ex is ok, but I certainly don't desire that the whole conversation revolves around them. That indicates to me that the person isn't "present".

I've experienced this in chatting with someone .... the focus was his impending divorce and failed relationship. I quickly realized that there was no "us" as he was still focused on another person. Learned that lesson well in that its better to wait until someone is truly ready to move forward.

I am (the 3rd)

I am laughing as I've just been accused as being "false" .... as I live in Westlock! OMG too funny. I suppose I should have cancelled my profile and renamed myself when I moved here from Langley.

The irony is that supposedly no people actually connect and move on here to be with one another.

RE: Just saying.......

Lillie thanks for sharing with us. I guess what strikes me about you is that you seem so genuine and that I do appreciate.

As for making that connection with another - it seems so much easier when we were younger but I think that perhaps we hold ourselves back because of being hurt or loss. Eventually though the losses will start to pile up as we age and people around us pass on. There is a video I say that asked the perspective of people of various ages and the advice they would offer another "younger person".

The older person advised to surround yourself with people who are younger .... at least there is some chance that you'll go before they do!! lol No guarantees of course for life is not that simple.

Invest in others - most people are not as open as they think - they can be hard to crack but once you reach inside they may open up to return that offer of friendship.

Moving from a large town to a smaller town has certainly taught me that a closed community is difficult to crack. Partly the fault is mine and I intend to address it because frankly it gets lonely at times.

I am (the 3rd)

I am shaking my head as I really don't understand some people.

RE: post your current mood

Happy - my computer is working, thought it was a goner this afternoon! Reminds me to figure out how to do a backup.

I am (the 3rd)

I am laughing at the moment as I thought YOU were starting another quarter thread and butting in on my corner of the market.

I am feeling chilly too as that darn wind today just bites.

Our Pets

I try not to think about the time when the dogs will be gone - I know my heart is going to be broken. We have the "puppy love time" where its a good thing that I've got two hands to pet them at the same time! Teddy is like a bull in a china shop while Peanut is so tiny I have to really watch to make sure he doesn't hurt her by accident as he's scampering around.

While Moose suggests a rest time in-between pets passing ... I have a feeling that neither one of us would be able to last too long before the pet bug would bite us.

RE: HOLIDAYS- Not for the faint of Heart.

Certain holidays for myself are bittersweet as they are a mixture of remembered tragedies and celebrations.

Seems to be the same for a lot of people as they seem to be more excited or snarly! lol It just reminds me that people think too much sometimes and get themselves into a funk.

So perhaps try something new that you've not done before - go to a community dinner to share the experience with new people, hold an open house yourself (invite your neighbors), adopt a family etc. Volunteer at a shelter .... I think when we open our hearts to others we are more blessed than them. Its good to give.

I am (the 3rd)

I am happy to report that we now have a new bathroom floor Alas awaiting tiles - apparently no store thinks to actually have stock on hand

RE: would you like to be a millionaire ?

The reality is that indeed depending on where you are one million can either be the big windfall or merely a stepping stone. I think overall a million wouldn't really change too much about a person's life these days - not compared to previous times.

RE: Fear of Dating Fear of Rejection

There is a quote of Wayne Gretzky that I like which is
“You miss one hundred percent of the shots you don't take.”

RE: Is a mentally ill person potentially a dangerous person and a treat to society ??

lol Yes one can be mental but still have a sense of humor!!

Our Pets

Geeze I found a couple of pictures to share from my computer but don't know how to share them on here! grrrrrrrr so these dogs will have to do for now!

RE: CATS! CATS! CATS!

I am wishing I had some pictures on my computer to share of Sarah (she was my daughter's cat and she's since passed on). Sarah would ever so gently paw my face to receive attention. When she'd had enough - watch out as she'd swat you! She was quite the character.

I am (the 3rd)

I am learning that I need to simply walk away to disengage my thoughts and emotions and not get sucked into the vortex.

I am (the 3rd)

I am wondering if maybe he got a job that is out of town? Did anyone ever get his number to call and check on him? Kid's usually pretty good for picking up the phone, so do you have his number?

Our Pets

I have been trying to find something to inspire me since yesterday and in spending some time alone, was going through some old pictures. I smiled as I recalled past moments and found an older picture of my Peanut (well the truth is she was simply much younger).

I found this article on a blog site as it reminds me of the unconditional love that our pets give us every day. I've been blessed by having Peanut in my life for the past 12 years and now Teddy as well for the past 2. They are both around 14 years old now and every day is special with them. They make my heart smile.

"Be the Person Your Dog Thinks You Are
Posted: 08/16/2012 12:09 pm EDT
To be the person my dog thinks I am."

We put a lot of thought into what other people think of us. Does he like me? Why does she hate me? What did I do to him? Why does she think that of me? It is in our nature to want to be liked by others and to want their approval, but sometimes that very quality gets the best of us. We start measuring our self worth by other people's opinions. Before we do this, the question we should ask ourselves is what importance does this person have in my life? Why should their opinion matter? What motivates them to act this way toward me? Humans are more often than not motivated by selfish reasons, so why do we care so much about what they think?

There is a great quote from author Mary Ann Evans, also known by her pen name George Eliot, that says: "We long for an affection altogether ignorant of our faults. Heaven has accorded this to us in the uncritical canine attachment." Instead of looking for approval from other people, imagine what your dog thinks of you. The love that your dog has for you is one of the most unadulterated loves. Your dog does not care if you are thin or fat. Your dog does not judge if you are having a bad day. And your dog will never reject your affection. You are your dog's favorite person.

When another living being loves you so much, why would you ever doubt your self worth? We should instead strive to live up to that love and be the type of person our dog thinks we are."

I've put this thread in the picture section in case anyone wants to share their story about their pet and maybe post a picture.