Cia

Yeah, that fits!

I'm me no matter where I am but the difference is comfortability. I, like Paul, am very scared of people out in public though that is almost completely limited to men. Lack of eye contact, posture and soft voice just comes automatically to me when I'm lost in a sea of strangers. But here on GA I don't have to worry about that and the freedom of not having to work away the intimidation allows me to become friendly. I am the same way when I finally get to know someone though, so it's not a 'new' me. It's just the me that is comfortable with people. I talk a lot, sometimes share way too much info and like to tease. I do like a certain anonymity with this site. Cia is a part of my name but google it and you get CIA so I'm pretty sure the spooks protect me in that respect Some of my GA friends are on my facebook which has some personal information as to location and such but for the most part that's relatively tame as well. I don't post my pictures online or my kids for our protection but I've always been that way. I've shared some pictures with people but only when I can just show them, I don't like the idea of people seeing my pic when I don't know about it. As for my openness about this site and my real life... A good portion of my immediate family know, a few of my sisters, one of who called me a freak, and those friends who are important to me. I like who I am on GA and who I am in real life, they're pretty much the same person but I have to admit to a bit of compartmentalizing. I think most people do it. I don't think hiding or omitting some things is always lying as long as you try to not misrepresent yourself. Sometimes you have to do it to make your life work.

I have a 100 pound doberman. He's very very well trained. We taught him all the common commands, sit, down, stay, come. The fun ones, shake, little speak, big speak, high five, smile. Then we taught him the safety commands, he stops playing instantly if someone says 'Ow!", he will actually nibble food out of a hand with his lips, you can pull his ears, his tail, take his food, his treats and he doesn't blink an eye. He was 3 when I had my first baby and 5 with my second. He's very protective of them, always insists on going in the backyard if they are out there and has never once attacked another animal that has either been in his yard or that we've taken him to. He even plays with our 13 pound cat and runs away from him. That being said... he's big, scary looking when he growls and is very protective of my family. Which makes him ideal for protection. We have guard dog signs up on my double gate and house. If someone I don't know comes to the door my dog comes with me to answer it. They can't say I didn't warn them when they walk right up to a sign by the door. But... I've been chased by dobermans and pit bulls. For these types of dogs running is the worst thing you can do. I stood against them and they backed off. A lone dog typically will. A pack, well those pretty much just have to be put down, especially once they become accustomed to enforcing their territorial dominance by violence. My family's mantra has always been, there is no room in this world for a dog that bites. I support that wholeheartedly. That being said, most dogs have reasons for being aggressive. They were either abused and snap out of fear or were taught to be aggressive. Has anyone ever seen a puppy that was feral? Most likely not. There is a reason for that.

Wow. When I complain about the work situation that has seen my husband having repeated layoffs for months at at time the last 2 years I'll stop and think that yeah, we're not alone. As for the PSA tests, good luck. Good thoughts to you for a favorable test and outcome.

LOL, poor Hoskins. I believe you can edit the titles of your topics, however if you want one deleted just drop a pm to a mod or admin. We can do it for you. However, I too expected a demonic clown I hate that movie!

Depends. If I'm eating a basic boring green salad with tasteless lettuce I like something with a bit of flavor like Green Goddes dressing. I love the light licorice flavor from the tarragon and chervil. If I'm eating something with better flavor, like a spinach or meat salad I usually go for something lighter like a raspberry vinagrette though I'm picky as to the brand. I really like Marie's. It's all natural and goes really well with my favorite salad, Mango chicken.

I love Garth and Strait. Sorry, country girl, I was raised on them I have to say for pure vocals my favorite singers are Celtic Woman. They have a styling that is just amazing and their version of gives me chills every time I hear it.

Lots of things. So many it would boggle the minds of those here. I shall not disillusion anyone from my sweet and nice reputation by sharing

You're old, so old! JK. Hugs and luvs. Happy Birthday Steve!!

The style is wonderful. I like the way it is being spoken to the reader. Please continue and post, it is a worthy addition.

Hugs! That is a very stressful situation. Maybe you can take the laptop to the library or something and hook up to the wifi to get some peace for yourself. Just a thought. Good luck dear!

You're so wrong! Not thinking about this!

I think you tell a great allegorical tale, but how to solve the conundrum? That's a real doozy! Weighing the pros and cons and figuring out what you really want is key to success

Happy Birthday Manu! Hee Hee... Someone's getting old Enjoy your last teenager year!

Honestly, it's difficult to know how to feel. Relief if they're gone? Happiness you don't have to worry about seeing them ever again and knowing they can't hurt anyone else no matter what? It's a complicated situation. Just as difficult as knowing they're still out there and could be anywhere, doing anything to anyone. You never quite feel right then either. Abuse never really goes away and affects a person in different ways. The feelings of guilt, anger, shame, relief, happiness are all probably mixed together and it's never easy to work through them. Doing so publicly, well, you have my respect.

I'm offering Cause well, you've gotten enough words of wisdom. You care, that's a good bit more than some others.

LMAO, Ah well. I'm okay with that I guess Genre: Informal Female = 932 Male = 2053 Difference = 1121; 68.77% Verdict: MALE Genre: Formal Female = 585 Male = 1028 Difference = 443; 63.73% Verdict: MALE

For online stories it's typically poor writing. If the story is too cliche or there isn't a good flow I'm just not going to enjoy it so why waste my time? Books.... well typically it comes down to knowing what I like and what I don't. I will purchase books in specific genres to give them a chance and then if I like them I buy the series. The poor writing rarely comes into play with a published work so then it comes down to plot originality and the characters usually. If I can't identify with them or go, ooh... that's interesting when I read I won't continue. Being a speedreader I typically give it 200 pages or so to grab my attention, after that if it's no good, I toss it.

Yay! It's your birthday!!

Very interesting blog. And duh, you gotta focus on those coco puffs, they're round; they could escape off the spoon!

Eloquently put West. That much emotion... hugs.

I write in sexual content into some of my stories but I'm sort of discreet. I don't need a play by play when I read a sex scene and I don't feel the need to give one. I also don't like sex in every chapter but well done scenes certainly add a bit of spice to some stories. Depending on the words used a few sentences insinuating the contact can be just as intriguing and vivid as someone who feels the need to describe each touch and sound and... well you get the picture. Basically if the relationship and situation calls for sex I write that, if it calls for intimacy I write that. There are so many different ways to shade things. Simply saying yes sex or no sex doesn't really encompass the entire situation.

Somone who isn't smart I went to the wrist bracelet give away in the morning so that I didn't have to wait around I was one of the first 100 people to get my book and I didn't have to wait in any line And hello, it's the Pac NW, it's just rain silly.

I never would have read the books but my uncle gave me his copy to borrow when I couldn't do anything but read. I have to admit to going to the midnight party at a bookstore in order to get Deathly Hallows. Of course I took it home and read it all night until it was done before I could sleep I wait to see the movies when they come out on dvd and I can buy them however. But yeah, I own those too. I'm a geek as well

Have great day hun!