What is on your mind

[Gemme]

It's gonna be miserable for the first few hours of the day. I'm going to do my best to limit my time outside, but really only because my hair is on point and I don't want it to get ruined by the humidity.

[homoe]

Originally Posted by Kobi

Some days, people are a giant pita. My new housekeeper cancelled the day before she was to start. Then the chiropractor made an adjustment booboo that necessitated a second trip. And then the USPS delivered my package to the wrong address.

I miss the days when people showed up as scheduled, did the work right the first time, and didnt make foolish errors.

.......AMEN!

[Bèsame*]

Originally Posted by RebelDyke

I will never understand why people lie.

The whole push you away. Only to pull you back in and when they get caught. Their famous line is. It wasnt me. In fact. They gaslight. It was them. Its never me. I wouldnt do that because it is crazy

The lies we spin today are remembered in the futures of tomorrow. It's what you're doin in your tangled web. And I must say. Your past is damn ugly and twisted with all those lies. I dont know how you sleep at night with all these games.

Life is too short. Go out and enjoy peace. Enjoy nature. Look to the stars. Love unconditionally. You will be happier.

Right? Isn't that what they say?

What? You took the words right out of my mouth!

[Chad]

Home repair.

Looks like the fire alarm on my high ceiling is malfunctioning. I am pondering trying to fix it on my own or call an electrician.

The main issue is that I hate climbing the extension ladder when I am alone. I am not a young buck anymore. Ugh.

I am pondering the situation.

[Kätzchen]

My son's, my mom, family stuff. Mostly my mom and my boy's.

[uglyboi]

I believe at times Beasley thinks I'm a ghost because sometimes she tells me that she can see right through me.

[Kätzchen]

Originally Posted by uglyboi

I believe at times Beasley thinks I'm a ghost because sometimes she tells me that she can see right through me.

I hope you and your wife, Beasley, are doing well, it's good to see you out on the boards.

[Dominique]

I'm heading towards a minimalistic lifestyle. I'm on my second round of "pitching" things and it's slightly easier. BUT NOT EASY. If it was, I'd be done by now. The whole process is emotionally draining. If i could just open a drawer and throw it all away, but NO! I have to (for some strange reason) look at almost everything and reminisce.

[Medusa]

Never say "never", especially in matters of the heart

[2qt]

That I sometimes struggle to understand why, how or what.....

[JDeere]

Getting all the stuff packed into boxes and moved into the bathroom so we can have new carpet put in.

[Happyfemme]

I am wondering if the fact that my now ex partner and I were not able to make things work may be due, in part, to the fact that she does not perform gender in a masculine or butch way. She did have some qualities related to more butch type activities but she does not identify as butch. I very strongly identify as femme and find that the energy and balance of a butch femme relationship works so well for me. I enjoy even the small things like someone opening the door, helping me with heavy items, ordering both of our dinners at the restaurant, and the butch confidence and dominance within certain aspects of the relationship. I know everyone is different so this is just my thoughts about the matter. Thank you for reading my post.

[FireSignFemme]

I've been working on decluttering too. It feels like there needs to be some sort of 12 Step program around this because I'm finding it incredibly difficult to do. Well it's all done now... It's just I keep wanting to go back to certain boxes and retrieve stuff, I'm really having to white knuckle it to refrain from doing so. I watched this show once where some sort of psychic healer person was helping a woman declutter and they had to go over each piece and do this whole letting go ritual of saying goodbye to everything item by item. Oh and they had to thank the stuff they released/gave back to the universe too. One... item... at... a... time. Well I'm not Methuselah. I figure I've got maybe 30 good years left on this planet – I don't want to waste 10 of it on this crud. Nope I have to get rid of this stuff. Even then I'll still have all that stuff of mine in my son's storage unit to go through.

[Gemme]

Originally Posted by FireSignFemme

I've been working on decluttering too. It feels like there needs to be some sort of 12 Step program around this because I'm finding it incredibly difficult to do. Well it's all done now... It's just I keep wanting to go back to certain boxes and retrieve stuff, I'm really having to white knuckle it to refrain from doing so. I watched this show once where some sort of psychic healer person was helping a woman declutter and they had to go over each piece and do this whole letting go ritual of saying goodbye to everything item by item. Oh and they had to thank the stuff they released/gave back to the universe too. One... item... at... a... time. Well I'm not Methuselah. I figure I've got maybe 30 good years left on this planet – I don't want to waste 10 of it on this crud. Nope I have to get rid of this stuff. Even then I'll still have all that stuff of mine in my son's storage unit to go through.

I'm doing the same thing. Some things aren't too hard to toss but there are some items that I am ridiculously attached to and they are not particularly meaningful---no particularly sentimental memories or events connected to it.

My connection to 'stuff' is stupid but I'm getting through it slowly. I just keep telling myself, "What is the worst that will happen if I donate/gift/trash this?" Most of the time, the answer is "I'll have to buy it again" which is silly when you think of my attachment to it.

The money's gone so I'm not 'saving' anything by keeping the item and I'm not considering getting rid of anything that I use regularly. Everything on the chopping block is stuff that I can't use at all or have not used in months or even years.

I totally understand what you are saying!

[JDeere]

All this preparation for carpet is ridiculous. I can see spending the money on other certain things on the house. I just wish they would move out, this house is gonna end up bleeding them dry.

[hopelessromantic69]

Originally Posted by 2qt

That I sometimes struggle to understand why, how or what.....

What about “When”? Ducking!!

[Reach *BANNED*]

I was thinking about how more often than not the price we pay for things does not necessarily match the quality. However, I was also thinking it depends on the item being purchased. Like I pay a lot for my shoes and sneakers and they last me a long time. Then today I bought a new pair of earbuds w/ mic for $30 after sending back the $150 Beats pair that I had. I synced the new set in less than 5 minutes and the buds fit perfectly in my ears. Again paid less- and got better quality than paying more.

However, I shall also say it really does depend on what you are buying. I would not use a blanket statement and say ALL things high priced do not match in quality, etc.

It would be cool to have a thread where people could give examples like I did. It would be interesting to see what others think and what things they have purchased that fall in line on either side of the fence.

[Chained Daisy]

Originally Posted by Reach

I was thinking about how more often than not the price we pay for things does not necessarily match the quality. However, I was also thinking it depends on the item being purchased. Like I pay a lot for my shoes and sneakers and they last me a long time. Then today I bought a new pair of earbuds w/ mic for $30 after sending back the $150 Beats pair that I had. I synced the new set in less than 5 minutes and the buds fit perfectly in my ears. Again paid less- and got better quality than paying more.

However, I shall also say it really does depend on what you are buying. I would not use a blanket statement and say ALL things high priced do not match in quality, etc.

It would be cool to have a thread where people could give examples like I did. It would be interesting to see what others think and what things they have purchased that fall in line on either side of the fence.

Thats a great idea for a thread Reach and hacks and dupes as you suggest would be useful too.

[JDeere]

Prepping for my class on Saturday to see if i get the job or just to further my training and discuss pay rate, etc seeming it sounds like i got the job.

[Happyfemme]

My ex works at the same agency as I do which is fine because we are both very professional and don't work in the same division but sometimes I have to interact with her which can be somewhat dysregulating.