What is on your mind - Page 232

Miss Scarlett · 11-13-2010, 10:11 AM

This quote from the Dalai Lama was part of my morning meditation today:

"I think when tragic things happen, it is on the surface. It's like the ocean. On the surface a wave comes, and sometimes the wave is very serious and strong. But it comes and goes, comes and goes, and underneath the ocean always remains calm."

As I was considering his words, I saw two things in my mind. The first (and immediate) was of the owls that live in the woods outside my apartment. They were sitting in the trees and the wind was blowing hard enough to significantly move the feathers on their respective breasts. The wind was so strong the trees were rocking back and forth. Yet, despite this disruption, the owls remained steadfast on their branches, eyes closed, patiently waiting for the wind to pass. The owls were at peace with the situation.

The second was a field of tall grass. Again the wind was blowing very hard, pushing the grass halfway to the ground. When the wind subsided the grass was upright again. Its roots held firm and kept the grass from being blown away.

From these I took the lesson that no matter what happens I will have peace, even in the worst of times, if I stay grounded.

little_ms_sunshyne · 11-13-2010, 10:53 AM

A delicious dream I had. DARN IT! Why did I have to wake up

Stupid internal clock!

Jet · 11-13-2010, 12:24 PM

I no longer believe sexuality is innate; I think its mutable.

WolfyOne · 11-13-2010, 01:20 PM

I am so tired of being spammed in my texts these past 3 days
It's like someone opened the hatch and they just keep coming
I've gotten more in the middle of the night than during the day
Someone needs to put these people or bots on a short leash and yank hard

Jet · 11-13-2010, 05:07 PM

$3 appliances at Target on Black Friday

JustLovelyJenn · 11-13-2010, 09:41 PM

At peace tonight!

Jesse · 11-13-2010, 09:57 PM

French toast and Canine Ethology

Sam · 11-13-2010, 10:50 PM

that sweet voice, whispering sweet nothings.

asphaltcowboi · 11-14-2010, 05:11 AM

that south dakota isnt very far south and north carolina isnt very far north and that calif should be devided into two states because north and south are very diffrent

JustLovelyJenn · 11-14-2010, 01:45 PM

That my bed is much to comfortable to be getting out of.

Miss Scarlett · 11-14-2010, 03:21 PM

I need to get some thermal or insulated boots/shoes asap. I have one pair and they work well but are not really appropriate for the office. Back in January I had superficial frostbite on both feet and it left them very sensitive to the cold. Now that the consistent warm weather has left my office will pretty much stay cold. I have a small heater that warms everything but my feet. Once my feet get cold I can't get them warmed up for a long, long time, so I need to do as much as possible to make sure they don't get cold. Perhaps thermal silk socks/liners?

If anyone has any suggestions, I would love to hear them.

JustLovelyJenn · 11-14-2010, 03:26 PM

I am thinking that sometimes I really wish there was a button that would turn off emotions toward just one person at a time.

Or if not... that maybe just a way to not have my stomach jump into my throat every time I see their name... that would be good too.

RockOn · 11-14-2010, 03:50 PM

I need to get up, dig my work gloves out of the storage room and move my neighbor's woodpile out to the street so the garbage truck will pick it up.

This woodpile has never been used and is located against the fence which joins our properties. A friend told me her golden lab was bitten a few years ago by a rattlesnake that came out of a woodpile. We both live in the city. Poor dog almost died even though she took him to the vet immediately. Obviously, I am doing this to protect my dogs.

I did get permission to trash it. It won't be too hard since it has cooled off - plus the workout will do me good. And it helps me procrastinate my inside chores (vacuuming, straightening up, a few dishes in the sink, etc.) LOL!

When I am single, I am not as picky with the indoor stuff. Not a slob, but things like a pair of socks or three ... or a pair of boxers/sleep pants on the floor a couple of days does not get to me. If I am partnered, we split up the work. She gives me my list and I bust my rump to get it done early on when the weekends roll around. Oh ... and of course I take care of the yards and ourdoor tasks.

Okay, rambled at you long enough ...
Happy Sunday, everyone!

Leigh · 11-14-2010, 03:56 PM

Wondering why I haven't heard from her in almost three days

Jet · 11-14-2010, 04:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Miss Scarlett

I need to get some thermal or insulated boots/shoes asap. I have one pair and they work well but are not really appropriate for the office. Back in January I had superficial frostbite on both feet and it left them very sensitive to the cold. Now that the consistent warm weather has left my office will pretty much stay cold. I have a small heater that warms everything but my feet. Once my feet get cold I can't get them warmed up for a long, long time, so I need to do as much as possible to make sure they don't get cold. Perhaps thermal silk socks/liners?

If anyone has any suggestions, I would love to hear them.

get heat inserts for your shoes. go to a large sporting goods store and they should carry them. I used to own a pair to wear to the football games...Nebraska was bitterly, bitterly cold. They are thermal inserts to help keep your feet warm, k?

princessbelle · 11-14-2010, 04:52 PM

that it rained all day and i'm soaked and cold and thirsty and hungry and tired and

sorta maybe just a tad ....

whiney

Leigh · 11-14-2010, 05:19 PM

My back (I think I screwed it up somehow cuz I can hardly move without being in pain) and her

little_ms_sunshyne · 11-14-2010, 09:40 PM

I need a VACATION!

JustLovelyJenn · 11-14-2010, 09:58 PM

Does anyone have a reset button? Cause it would be helpful some days....

ManOMan · 11-14-2010, 10:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by little_ms_sunshyne

I need a VACATION!

Me too....

11-13-2010, 01:20 PM	#4624
WolfyOne Magically Delicious How Do You Identify?: Gentle Butch Relationship Status: Single and content Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Minnesota Posts: 6,558 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 22,052 Thanked 15,407 Times in 4,139 Posts Rep Power: 21474857	I am so tired of being spammed in my texts these past 3 days It's like someone opened the hatch and they just keep coming I've gotten more in the middle of the night than during the day Someone needs to put these people or bots on a short leash and yank hard __________________ Being deeply loved by someone gives you strength; loving someone deeply gives you courage --- Lao Tzo

11-13-2010, 09:41 PM	#4626
JustLovelyJenn Senior Member How Do You Identify?: Femme Preferred Pronoun?: She/her Relationship Status: That's Need to Know Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Aberdeen, WA Posts: 4,478 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 12,464 Thanked 13,995 Times in 3,685 Posts Rep Power: 21474855	At peace tonight! __________________ --Jenn

11-13-2010, 09:57 PM	#4627
Jesse Infamous Member How Do You Identify?: Transguy Preferred Pronoun?: He Relationship Status: single Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Central West Coast of Florida Posts: 5,204 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 34,866 Thanked 17,793 Times in 3,939 Posts Rep Power: 21474855	French toast and Canine Ethology __________________ “You’re so hard on yourself. Take a moment. Sit back. Marvel at your life: at the grief that softened you, at the heartache that widened you, at the suffering that strengthened you. Despite everything, you still grow. Be proud of this.”

11-14-2010, 01:45 PM	#4630
JustLovelyJenn Senior Member How Do You Identify?: Femme Preferred Pronoun?: She/her Relationship Status: That's Need to Know Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Aberdeen, WA Posts: 4,478 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 12,464 Thanked 13,995 Times in 3,685 Posts Rep Power: 21474855	That my bed is much to comfortable to be getting out of. __________________ --Jenn

11-14-2010, 03:26 PM	#4632
JustLovelyJenn Senior Member How Do You Identify?: Femme Preferred Pronoun?: She/her Relationship Status: That's Need to Know Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Aberdeen, WA Posts: 4,478 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 12,464 Thanked 13,995 Times in 3,685 Posts Rep Power: 21474855	I am thinking that sometimes I really wish there was a button that would turn off emotions toward just one person at a time. Or if not... that maybe just a way to not have my stomach jump into my throat every time I see their name... that would be good too. __________________ --Jenn

11-13-2010, 10:11 AM	#4621
Miss Scarlett Infamous Member How Do You Identify?: Femme Relationship Status: . Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: . Posts: 5,530 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 4,478 Thanked 12,949 Times in 3,419 Posts Rep Power: 21474856	This quote from the Dalai Lama was part of my morning meditation today: "I think when tragic things happen, it is on the surface. It's like the ocean. On the surface a wave comes, and sometimes the wave is very serious and strong. But it comes and goes, comes and goes, and underneath the ocean always remains calm." As I was considering his words, I saw two things in my mind. The first (and immediate) was of the owls that live in the woods outside my apartment. They were sitting in the trees and the wind was blowing hard enough to significantly move the feathers on their respective breasts. The wind was so strong the trees were rocking back and forth. Yet, despite this disruption, the owls remained steadfast on their branches, eyes closed, patiently waiting for the wind to pass. The owls were at peace with the situation. The second was a field of tall grass. Again the wind was blowing very hard, pushing the grass halfway to the ground. When the wind subsided the grass was upright again. Its roots held firm and kept the grass from being blown away. From these I took the lesson that no matter what happens I will have peace, even in the worst of times, if I stay grounded.

11-13-2010, 10:53 AM	#4622
little_ms_sunshyne Senior Member How Do You Identify?: . Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: . Posts: 3,312 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 13,339 Thanked 12,242 Times in 2,540 Posts Rep Power: 21474853	A delicious dream I had. DARN IT! Why did I have to wake up Stupid internal clock!

11-13-2010, 12:24 PM	#4623
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Jet Timed Out - TOS Drama How Do You Identify?: .. Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: .. Posts: 3,471 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 292 Thanked 2,646 Times in 1,293 Posts Rep Power: 0	$3 appliances at Target on Black Friday

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11-14-2010, 05:11 AM	#4629
asphaltcowboi Senior Member How Do You Identify?: butch Relationship Status: HAPPY Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: ..... Posts: 1,509 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 2,367 Thanked 3,297 Times in 1,042 Posts Rep Power: 21474851	that south dakota isnt very far south and north carolina isnt very far north and that calif should be devided into two states because north and south are very diffrent

11-14-2010, 03:21 PM	#4631
Miss Scarlett Infamous Member How Do You Identify?: Femme Relationship Status: . Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: . Posts: 5,530 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 4,478 Thanked 12,949 Times in 3,419 Posts Rep Power: 21474856	I need to get some thermal or insulated boots/shoes asap. I have one pair and they work well but are not really appropriate for the office. Back in January I had superficial frostbite on both feet and it left them very sensitive to the cold. Now that the consistent warm weather has left my office will pretty much stay cold. I have a small heater that warms everything but my feet. Once my feet get cold I can't get them warmed up for a long, long time, so I need to do as much as possible to make sure they don't get cold. Perhaps thermal silk socks/liners? If anyone has any suggestions, I would love to hear them.

11-14-2010, 03:50 PM	#4633
RockOn Senior Member How Do You Identify?: sitting over there ----->>>>> :) Preferred Pronoun?: .... Relationship Status: .... Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: .... Posts: 3,522 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 9,081 Thanked 10,308 Times in 2,609 Posts Rep Power: 21474854	I need to get up, dig my work gloves out of the storage room and move my neighbor's woodpile out to the street so the garbage truck will pick it up. This woodpile has never been used and is located against the fence which joins our properties. A friend told me her golden lab was bitten a few years ago by a rattlesnake that came out of a woodpile. We both live in the city. Poor dog almost died even though she took him to the vet immediately. Obviously, I am doing this to protect my dogs. I did get permission to trash it. It won't be too hard since it has cooled off - plus the workout will do me good. And it helps me procrastinate my inside chores (vacuuming, straightening up, a few dishes in the sink, etc.) LOL! When I am single, I am not as picky with the indoor stuff. Not a slob, but things like a pair of socks or three ... or a pair of boxers/sleep pants on the floor a couple of days does not get to me. If I am partnered, we split up the work. She gives me my list and I bust my rump to get it done early on when the weekends roll around. Oh ... and of course I take care of the yards and ourdoor tasks. Okay, rambled at you long enough ... Happy Sunday, everyone!

11-14-2010, 03:56 PM	#4634
Leigh Infamous Member How Do You Identify?: Femme Preferred Pronoun?: She, Her, etc Relationship Status: Single Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Canada Posts: 7,767 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 9,029 Thanked 13,026 Times in 4,786 Posts Rep Power: 21474858	Wondering why I haven't heard from her in almost three days __________________ "When you fall off the wagon ... clutch the sides of it until you get a better grip!"

11-14-2010, 04:52 PM	#4636
princessbelle Infamous Member How Do You Identify?: femme Preferred Pronoun?: femme ones Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Tennessee Posts: 6,100 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 29,380 Thanked 30,503 Times in 5,201 Posts Rep Power: 21474857	that it rained all day and i'm soaked and cold and thirsty and hungry and tired and sorta maybe just a tad .... whiney __________________ ~ I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel. ~ Maya Angelou

11-14-2010, 05:19 PM	#4637
Leigh Infamous Member How Do You Identify?: Femme Preferred Pronoun?: She, Her, etc Relationship Status: Single Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Canada Posts: 7,767 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 9,029 Thanked 13,026 Times in 4,786 Posts Rep Power: 21474858	My back (I think I screwed it up somehow cuz I can hardly move without being in pain) and her __________________ "When you fall off the wagon ... clutch the sides of it until you get a better grip!"

11-14-2010, 09:40 PM	#4638
little_ms_sunshyne Senior Member How Do You Identify?: . Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: . Posts: 3,312 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 13,339 Thanked 12,242 Times in 2,540 Posts Rep Power: 21474853	I need a VACATION!

11-14-2010, 09:58 PM	#4639
JustLovelyJenn Senior Member How Do You Identify?: Femme Preferred Pronoun?: She/her Relationship Status: That's Need to Know Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Aberdeen, WA Posts: 4,478 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 12,464 Thanked 13,995 Times in 3,685 Posts Rep Power: 21474855	Does anyone have a reset button? Cause it would be helpful some days.... __________________ --Jenn