Cia

Awww, nothing wrong with a little nibble now and again It only hurts for a minute And the only way to really figure this place out is to explore, post and talk to the many varied personalities. It's most certainly fun!

Well written James. One line you wrote describes this entire blog, I said, "Sometimes it ain't the destination, it's the ride." So true. And baggage? That's just what we accumulate along the way. Somtimes it's a backpack with a broken zipper and a strap hanging by a thread and sometimes it's a designer suitcase with wheels and a handle. Either way, it's ours and part of the journey.

Well there are a bunch in my Gallery but here are two of my favorites. [/media] [media]

Please keep the personal disagreements polite. There is no reason to be rude just because you have a difference of opinion. They are solely that, opinions, everyone has one, you can't force anyone to change theirs with rude comments you will simply make them more entrenched into their own mindset and resistant to reasoned debate.

Welcome "back" Kevin!!

idk, I used to sketch but lost the drive to do that years ago. I was always just good not great. Same with singing. Umm, I enjoy nature photography, though I just post them here, I don't do anything with my pictures otherwise. You know, other people will often view stuff we do as 'great talent' but I've found most people have a hard time seeing it about themselves. We have a ton of really great writers on this site, perhaps they are too humble to want to list writing but they should! No matter what it is, music, art, writing, sports... when we do things we are creating and sharing ourselves, always a valuable contribution.

I've been married for almost 10 years now so yeah, sometimes you go through cycles when things can get a bit 'ruttish'. You have to be open to new things and be very open in communication. You keep saying he's happy with what you are doing but I've found most people who say that are really just acting a bit shy. Try drawing him out, sometimes in the pitch black of the bedroom at night so all you have is touch. If you can't see someone and they can't see you sometimes it helps to be more open.

OMG! Cam's a woman??? ha ha ha

I read. I once read a series of 6 books, each 1,000 pages +, 3 times in a row over the course of a month. Whenever my brain started getting me going I'd pick up a book and zone out. Not always practical but reading takes me away from my problems because I'm immersed in the character's.

Hugs Eric. I hope you can work all this out with the minimum of stress. Have fun with your friends!

Congrats on the acceptance!!

I'm an August baby Total Leo, lol, hard to tell, no??

OMG Viv!! I love that. I busted a gut laughing at the computer then promptly had to read this to my husband. As our 6 year old daughter is exactly like me and he's one of those sensitive protective dad types, I am sooo waiting for something like this to happen! Thanks for the great laugh!

Family can be a great source of support or a great source of stress, sometimes at the same time. Good luck, cause guess what? You're stuck with them! (bwahahaha, aren't I evil to remind you of that??)

Hope you have a great day!!

I bookmark moderately, I think. However I have oh.. 50+ on average of just mine. I typically try to clear them out every few months but always have about 20 at least. Random bookmarks: How to get melted crayon out of dried clothes eHow.com (I love this site) YouTube-Jeff Dunham-Achmed the dead terrorist (This guy is funny as hell) EC Fans News & Updates Archives (Jean Auel website) Yeah... I'm mostly just a boring old mom. I also have writers/authors websites, recipes, stories, craft pages.... gotta love the net, everything and anything at your fingertips. LOL

Firefighters, paramedics and police peoples. They go above and beyond many many times in their careers and rarely get thanked personally. I was badly injured once and I made it my personal mission once I was mobile again to go see the men who helped me, to shake their hands and say thanks. They were oddly thankful, which just goes to show we should do more for them on a personal level.

I take 2 blood pressure pills a day and a multi-vitamin, plus oh 2-4 arthritis pills on average all fall/winter/spring. I'm 28. Count your blessings, I've had one of those little daily pill keeps for years! LOL

I've never heard of AdamP Nice to have met you Mark, hope we talk again! Going to go your stuff now, cause I'm curious now!

Hope it's a good one Martin!!

I don't really have a 'team' but there are those who listen to my ideas, encourage me, talk to me about writing and are just there for me in general. Lugh, Nephy, Sam, Paya, thank you! I never would have posted any stories without you guys. To those who review and comment in my stories, a huge thanks! I try to respond to everyone to let them know how much I appreciate it but it is always a huge bright spot in my day when I get feedback. It keeps me enthused about writing to know others are reading and actually care to take the time to comment! Also for those who let me beta-read or edit for them, Thanks! I really do enjoy reading immensely and getting to be a part of the creative process for others has been a very special experience! And last but certainly not least!! All the admin/mods here at GA that keep things going!! You guys work behind the scenes but without you none of us would have this wonderful place to post, read and meet with like minded people! Thank you!!

LOL... not even beginning to touch this one!

For my Lughbert With hugs from Cia

I was 16 whenI met my husband so I never told most of my family that I was bi. My father would be probably kill me even now if I were to tell him, he's a great man at times but very close-minded about certain things when it comes to "his daughters". Sigh... anyhow, only you know your family and what is best for you. Can you tell your siblings and not your parents? Do you want to keep part of your life compartmentalized from them, at least until and unless you need to share it with them? No matter what happens, good luck! Good thoughts wing your way for a successful weekend.

Yay!!