Also it's been my observation that income is not really important unless you DO have one. Especially if you've had one and lost it. Those of us who grew up poor or nearly so know what it's like to "make do" and are much more easily adaptable to living in such a situation. That's one reason it's not so important to me. I buy a lot of my clothes at thrift stores -- talk about good deals! I'm not a name-brand dropper. People who think money and brand names and designer labels are important are very insecure in themselves and who they are as human beings, if you ask me. They think that money is what gives them status, clout, and is what makes them "successful." They think that money makes them somehow "more important" than other, less-fortunate people. What it makes them is duped into a false sense of security and identity. (Disclaimer: Not all rich people are this way, of course; there are some who are quite benevolent and compassionate and humble, despite their riches).
Only to the extent that I want to eat and have a roof over my head and the utilities paid. And I do my fair share towards contributing to that. Otherwise, everything else is just "stuff" that we want. I would not choose a man who was too lazy to work and earn a living, that's for sure.
Striving for love is the very reason for existence.
"Though I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, and have not Love, I am become as sounding brass, or a tinkling cymbal. And though I have the gift of prophecy, and understand all mysteries, and all knowledge; and though I have all faith, so that I could remove mountains, and have not Love, I am nothing. And though I bestow all my goods to feed the poor, and though I give my body to be burned, and have not Love, it profiteth me nothing.
Love suffereth long, and is kind; Love envieth not; Love vaunteth not itself, is not puffed up, Doth not behave itself unseemly, Seeketh not her own, Is not easily provoked, Thinketh no evil; Rejoiceth not in iniquity, but rejoiceth in the truth; Beareth all things, believeth all things, hopeth all things, endureth all things.
Love never faileth: but whether there be prophecies, they shall fail; whether there be tongues, they shall cease; whether there be knowledge, it shall vanish away. For we know in part, and we prophesy in part. But when that which is perfect is come, then that which is in part shall be done away. When I was a child, I spake as a child, I understood as a child, I thought as a child: but when I became a man, I put away childish things. For now we see through a glass, darkly; but then face to face: now I know in part; but then shall I know even as also I am known. And now abideth faith, hope, Love, these three; but the greatest of these is Love."
I met the new guy I'm dating, Paul, on Christmas Eve. What a memorable day that was! He is out of town tonight but he texted me wishing me a happy new year! So he's thinking about me...oh yeah! (Disclaimer: This is a different Paul from the previous Paul I was seeing, just so as to avoid confusion.)
You're kidding me, right? Nashville is the place to go on vacation FROM! What in the world is there to do here? Nashville can be summed up in two words: Bo-RING!!!
You are a wonderful mother! That was quite evident by seeing how happy and healthy your children are while I was there...not to mention, you're a lovely person, too!
I mentioned before I'm trying to build up my client base. The new guy I've been dating is helping me design and build a website and today I sent out my resume to a whole 'nother slew of companies. Did Phase I of testing for an editor's position for one company..and am waiting for the results on that.
Also heard from another one who said my resume was "very impressive" (you go me!) and that they were hiring for a full-time copy editing position in February. Hopefully, this will mean business will be looking up for me in 2007!
This means a lot to me; I've been struggling to get this business up and running and profitable for over six years now. Wish me luck!
...get back here before midnight...just want to say Happy New Year to everyone! If you drink, don't DRIVE!!! Call me and I'll come get you! Those of you on the west coast and in Canada are going to have to wait a bit longer, but hang tight. I'll be there.
Hope everyone has a wonderful and prosperous 2007.
Playful at times, but oftentimes quite serious. Depends on what's going on. I am not up for "just about anything," though. BTDT, for one thing...at least as much as I'm going to.
Assertive – Always feel a need to be in control.
I always feel a need to be in control of myself and my environment and what happens to me. I'm very asssertive.
Passive – Willing to just go with the flow
I'm also very passive, too. Depends on if the flow is flowing where I want it to flow. If it isn't, I'll flowt myself on out the door.
Flirt – always looking for greener pastures
No way. If the pasture I'm in is green enough, the last thing I'll do is look elsewhere! Right now, the pasture I'm in is one beautiful, fertile valley! Ooh...best not say "fertile." LOL...well, no matter. He may be, but chances are quite slim I am!
Honest – Can’t help but tell it like it is.
Oh, most definitely. Wouldn't have it any other way.
That's very offensive.....to the man. It's kind of like saying that the only thing he's got going for him is money. Granted, there are women who are golddiggers, but the general reference to women being money hungry is not only blatantly incorrect, but it's insulting to women as well. Whether or not a man has money (and spends it on me) has absolutely NO bearing as to how much I like him, or whether or not I even like him to begin with. I won't go out with a man just because he has money and I SURE AS HELL wouldn't sleep with him just because he does.
Psychics are scam artists. I believe in ESP to an extent. I have had several precognitive experiences myself during the course of my life. But I don't believe they are "paranormal" experiences, per se; I'd be more inclined to think they are of the "extra sensory" type.
Dating a man of another skin color is not such a big issue...well, here it is, still, sad to say, but not so much as it used to be. But dating someone from an entirely different culture would be very difficult, especially if he comes from a culture that says that women should be seen and not heard, etc. Imagine me being seen but not heard.
By and large I'm pretty content with my life...except...I don't have anyone (a compatible mate) to share it with. That's all that I'd need to make me totally happy.
If I were going anywhere (and I'm not) I'd probably buy a new dress. If I didn't do that, I'd wear one I already have, which is a long midnight blue velvet sleeveless gown that has a rounded low-cut neckline, has criss cross straps halfway down the back and a slit cut up to about mid thigh, and with black satin heels.
So, what I'm actually going to be wearing is my pajamas. And I have to wear the grey cotton pair because Dahlia ate the crotch out of the blue flannel ones.
Just fyi, I believe that means the number of times the thread has been viewed, not the number of people. For instance, I look at some threads each time a new post is added.
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(Disclaimer: This is a different Paul from the previous Paul I was seeing, just so as to avoid confusion.)
RE: Importance of Income
Because my business isn't "thriving" as it should be at present. Not that it's any of "your" business.