Consumption of alcohol or alcoholism has no place in my life anymore. I attend Al-anon, I have a sponsor in the program too. Alcohol does nothing for me. I used to partake of alcohol on rare occasion, maybe once a year, an casual sip at a social function, but alcoholism is prevalent in my family. My dad was an dry alcoholic, his behaviors were atrocious, my youngest son is an alcoholic, but I don't suffer from alcoholism except to say I suffered far too long with members of my own family who are alcoholics, and alcoholism. I won't date or even partner with anyone who is an alcoholic. I won't even date or partner with anyone in recovery.

Most people from the "old" chat room know that I'm not a fan of company!

I don't mind if they come to visit and stay at a hotel, that works for me:hangloose:

I truly dislike use of the words: bitch, slut, lady, and classy.

The first two because they are used to degrade women ( no matter how playfully used) even, and maybe particularly, by women.

The second two because they are essentially meaningless beyond the 19th Century and always used by the wrong people.

Too much noise overwhelms me. It hurts my nerves, if you know what I mean. I love music and I even play it loudly every once in a while. Then I need silence. Sweet silence. At least for a short while.

Offline, I am a recluse. Well, my partner claims that in order to be a recluse, it means that you're hiding from something. I rarely exit my apartment except for errands. She calls me a "hermit."

Also, rarely talk on the phone. In fact, don't even have one. Communicate almost exclusively by computer.

I don't like soup!

1980...
 

Since graduation from college: I have had 4 employers.

I :heartbeat: Pho

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I am a task master in my real life. Yep that is true not fun but true.

:cowboy:

I miss my work ~ having to live such a quiet life is challenging my inner spirit .

Need someone like you in life. Can be somewhat cluttery. Am organized though scattered.

I love Winter...will hate to see it go (got more snow coming, YAY).

I too am getting to be a recluse. I rarely go out except for my grand daughter, some errands and work. Tomorrow I am going out with my best friend for the first time in over a year. She lives only10 minutes from me!

When i was younger I had many social occasions I enjoyed. A night with the symphony. Rodeos. Shopping sprees. Parties. You name it, I loved going to it. And I was quite the extrovert.

As I age, I am finding a quiet center, and a need to nest within my own small space of a life. I have a HUGE life, but compared to the great world out there, it is just small. I wouldnt say I am an introvert but I no longer want that exposure and attention.

I don't eat hot food (see previous post regarding not liking soup) or drink hot drinks. No :tea: for me thankyouverymuch

I've never had gazpacho but I have had pear soup which was served cold and was delicious.

Getting to know you
 

I have always been the same person that I am now. From my earliest memory I have known who I am. When I was in second grade I had three girlfriends. Haha!

Being me is not always easy but atleast I know who I am.