NaperVic

I hate that thing. When you sit there, you know it's coming, you know it's not going to hurt, but I always jump. I've even had to do a redo a few times :wacko:

MILK was finally available in my town and I saw it this past Saturday with a couple of my female friends. I enjoyed the movie and even teared up a little at the end . It's a must see. Interesting crowd in the theater, there were only 2-3 gay guys (or obviously gay looking guys ) and most of the other people were older women. I couldn't help but draw parallel's to our most recent Prop 8 battle in California. It's really too bad that this movie didn't come out before the election. I think it would have helped mobilize more people before the election as opposed to after. I posted this link in the Gay Musicians thread, but thought it appropriate here too Milk Screenwriter Dustin Lance Black's Oscar acceptance speech

Welcome Estevan! Glad you decided to de-lurk

My opinion is that people get into relationships too soon, before really knowing the other person, and probably more important, before knowing themselves well enough. I think we'd all have better success if we were more intune with our own wants & needs. And communicating those to any potential mates. Then again, we'd probably only gain that knowledge by trying out relationships to learn what our likes and dislikes are. So maybe it's not such a bad thing for relationships to end when either party realizes it's not 'right'.

Watch out adult world, here comes Nick! Happy 18th NJ!

That's good news. If I could offer a suggestion... instead of buying 'new' things , look at garage sales & perhaps 2nd hand stores for the desk, nightstand, cough, coffee table & TV stand. Besides goodwill stores, we have a Habitat for Humanity resale store where they sell donated items. We have an Ikea distribution center nearby, so most of the Habitit store contains Ikea stuff at really really cheap prices. Since this is your first place and income is an issue, there's no sense in spending your extra income on quality type stuff. Bank as much of your income as you can just in case you loose that 3rd shift. Oh and if you're a germ a phobe like me, it would be okay to spend money on a new bed *shudders at the thought of a 2nd hand bed* Take Care, Vic

Happy 23rd Birthday Tiff! Hope you have a great day! Take Care, Vic

I like that anology.

I've added the blog explanation into the Domaholic's FAQ (so you know, when the next drunken blog entry pushes this one down )

You should consider one of those lamps to give you some artificial sunlight

That's why I always comment right away when someone blogs like that, they're less likely to delete it once others have commented.

Congrats 2127!

Congrats Mark!

I think you're my soulmate!!!

The coupled people seem to like it. I don't be begrudge them their day. I wish they'd just be more closeted about it and enjoy their chocolate in private.

If someone were to prophesize to me that 'In five years, you'll be with the love of your live, living happily ever after', I'd be enjoying my life the way it is now. I'm single, have my dog, have my house, and am secure in my job. My relatives live far enough away that I'm not bogged down by the family drama, yet we can get on the phone at any time to reconnect. I have friends to do stuff with when I need company, but no one to smother me when I want to do my things (rollerblading, biking, reading online fiction, or just hanging out with my dog). Deep down, I know I'm a relationship kinda guy, but I won't get into one just to be in a relationship. I'm just waiting for the right guy to get into one. Until then, the single life is fine. It's only around the holidays, with the upcoming Hallmark created abomination called 'Valentines Day' that I start feeling like crap. Lot's of thoughts go through my head, like: Am I going to be alone forever? I'm getting older as every day goes by... eHarmony & Chemistry ads on TV continually point out that everyone else has found their soulmates except for losers like me. Who's going to drive me to the emergency room if I have a heart attack? Who's going to let me know when I have a little food stuck on the side of my mouth and can't feel it? What am I going to do on Valentines day? Hide at home and go out with single friends pretending we aren't bitter? Or go out and make of point of being single & proud? Why are my Ex & I talking more on the phone together? Are we trying to latch onto something in the past, remembering the positive things and ignoring why we split up in the first place? I hate doing the bitter/angry thing, but it seems to come out around a holiday like this. Stupid Valentine's Day

Excellennnnttttttt. Glad to see you back!

Ughh, this sounds like you ran into 'you're cheating on me with books' guy. He's probably just trying to stir shit up because it's close to V-day. He's probably trying to blame you for his insecurities . It's too bad that he didn't treat you right when you guys were together. He obviously doesn't know what a great guy you are. His loss. You deserve better. Take Care® & hope you don't have a nasty hangover tomorrow, Vic

Wednesday's aren't usually considered date night, so I'll say it's not a date. However, if he asks you what you're doing Saturday night and subsequently asks you to do something then, then Wednesday is a date and it looks like you'll have one for Valentine's Day

Hi Joe - Vic WTF Greg! :wacko:

I think it's much more common than you think. Maybe not to the extent of sending nude photos of oneself, but I've come across many people who've given quite a bit of personal information and/or pictures to people they meet online before they ever meet them in real life. This article should give everyone a friendly reminder that people online are not always whom they project themselves to be

An interesting article that touches on trusting people online, sending photos of yourself, etc. An 18-year-old male student is accused of posing as a girl on Facebook, tricking at least 31 male classmates into sending him naked photos of themselves and then blackmailing some for sex acts. http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20090205/ap_on_re_us/facebook_sex

I've known a few people who've gone into insurance sales and one friend mentioned that the insurance company wants the salespersons contacts (family, friends, etc) more than the salesperson. Once you go through all your network, it becomes much more difficult to be successful and the typical tenure is short. I think we've had a GA member or two try it. Their first hand experience might provide better insight. Good luck.

'The Other Side of Normal' -ummm, you do really have a hard time with Titles, don't you? Have fun on the group date!!! And there is a National Singles Day. I think it's the Wednesday before Thanksgiving

'The Other Side of Normal' -ummm, you do really have a hard time with Titles, don't you? Have fun on the group date!!! And there is a National Singles Day. I think it's the Wednesday before Thanksgiving