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Okay, so here we are again, smack dab in the middle of my most hated month. This month we have Valentines Day, President's Day, my birthday and black awareness month. I take issue with ALL of the above.
Valentine's Day is nothing more than a capitalistic wet dream for the greeting card and floral industries. But, a nightmare for those of us that have chosen to be single (even if the choice is less than voluntary). We can choose, as an alternative, to celebrate Single Awareness Day.
So, what will it be folks? V.D. or S.A.D.?
Presidents Day? If we actually respected these presidents at all wouldn't we give them each their OWN individual day? Other than the fact that they're previous presidents they have virtually nothing in common. Well, okay...they're all WHITE MALE presidents. But really, do we need another day celebrating white males in positions of power?
My birthday...not that it's a heavy hitter here for anyone other than ME, but can't I choose to postpone this until I feel that I'm ready to turn 39? Not there yet. I'm still working on accepting that I'm in my 30's at all, and now, due to some arbitrary chronological time constraints I'm supposed to accept that I'm nearing 40? Nope. If the February 17 mandatory digital t.v. reception can be postponed indefinitely, then so can my gawdamned birthday!
And Black Awareness month? What's up with that?!?!?!?!? We're only supposed to be aware of dark skinned folks achievements and successes for 1 month out of the year? And if so, WHY is it the shortest month of the year we choose to celebrate these achievements and successes? Don't black folks contribute to our culture every fucking day of the year? Just the very fact that there is a *special month* dedicated to black people reeks of calendar segregation. There are 12 freaking months here, folks. And blacks get ONE? Who gets the rest? Oh, right. White folks. And white folks are so entitled to this calendar that they don't even need a Hallmark occasion...white's have cornered the market all year long, forever and for always (in their perception anyway).
-K
Valentine's Day is nothing more than a capitalistic wet dream for the greeting card and floral industries. But, a nightmare for those of us that have chosen to be single (even if the choice is less than voluntary). We can choose, as an alternative, to celebrate Single Awareness Day.
So, what will it be folks? V.D. or S.A.D.?
Presidents Day? If we actually respected these presidents at all wouldn't we give them each their OWN individual day? Other than the fact that they're previous presidents they have virtually nothing in common. Well, okay...they're all WHITE MALE presidents. But really, do we need another day celebrating white males in positions of power?
My birthday...not that it's a heavy hitter here for anyone other than ME, but can't I choose to postpone this until I feel that I'm ready to turn 39? Not there yet. I'm still working on accepting that I'm in my 30's at all, and now, due to some arbitrary chronological time constraints I'm supposed to accept that I'm nearing 40? Nope. If the February 17 mandatory digital t.v. reception can be postponed indefinitely, then so can my gawdamned birthday!
And Black Awareness month? What's up with that?!?!?!?!? We're only supposed to be aware of dark skinned folks achievements and successes for 1 month out of the year? And if so, WHY is it the shortest month of the year we choose to celebrate these achievements and successes? Don't black folks contribute to our culture every fucking day of the year? Just the very fact that there is a *special month* dedicated to black people reeks of calendar segregation. There are 12 freaking months here, folks. And blacks get ONE? Who gets the rest? Oh, right. White folks. And white folks are so entitled to this calendar that they don't even need a Hallmark occasion...white's have cornered the market all year long, forever and for always (in their perception anyway).
-K
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Re: The annual anti-February post
Fri, February 13, 2009 - 12:28 PMThe irony of black history month being the shortest and coldest month of the year isn't lost on me or many other people.
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Fri, February 13, 2009 - 4:02 PMSounds like we might just do away with Holidays altogether. Are there any you'd like to keep around? Personally, my favorite is Thanksgiving, but it has more to do with the dinner than what it represents.
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Fri, February 13, 2009 - 6:35 PMhey, there's a friday the 13th this month...that makes february not *all* bad, IMHO... -
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Fri, February 13, 2009 - 7:38 PMYou're on a roll . . . funnily enough there's a friday the 13th next month too . . .
"hey, there's a friday the 13th this month...that makes february not *all* bad, IMHO... " -
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Sat, February 14, 2009 - 6:25 AM<<funnily enough there's a friday the 13th next month too>>
i know! i missed a party last night, but i reminded myself it was ok because i get another chance in march. yay for friday the 13th parties! -
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Sat, February 14, 2009 - 1:03 PMTo be honest, this little funk has more to do with my birthday than Valentine's Day...or either of the other two February celebrations I mentioned.
(Though for whatever reason everyone here seems to be fixated primarily on Valentine's Day, which is kinda funny as the one theme of this thread has thus far been echoing how much Valentine's Day really doesn't matter to each person who posted something about it. Well, I find it funny anyway.)
It's not that I don't enjoy having a birthday...er, not necessarily. It's just that this time of year tends to cause me to reflect on my life, achievements, goals met and unmet, and those experiences and/or adventures that I haven't yet had but thought I would by now. Sure, you can go ahead and tell me how silly I'm being, or how I'm giving up my power by allowing myself to actually FEEL these emotions...but it is what it is and sadly, no amount of criticism really seems to alter it. But feel free to keep on trying. Who knows? Maybe one of these little judgments will actually make me snap the fuck out of it. If not, then no real harm done, right? I'm sure I'll be back to my usual self (whatever the fuck that is) by March.
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Sat, February 14, 2009 - 2:30 PMI didn't mean to make you feel judged, K. I used to have a big knipshen fit every birthday for a long time... I used to be an emotional, neurotic train wreck. I used to judge myself by standards I didn't even believe in. I guess, now I just DGAF but it's because I have had too much pain from outside sources to cause any more for myself. Venting does help and I'm sure you'll feel better soon... it is a short month after all...
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Re: The annual anti-February post
Fri, February 13, 2009 - 7:37 PMV.D. is never a good thing . . .
"So, what will it be folks? V.D. or S.A.D.?"
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Fri, February 13, 2009 - 7:40 PMI have never understood why holidays make some people so incensed. If I don't care for it, I pay it no mind. I don't celebrate Easter, but it doesn't piss me off. I've been alone for many Valentine's Days and rarely did anything central to that day but it never raised a hair on my back. In fact, I enjoy the sale chocolates on the 15th quite thoroughly! Why is it such a nightmare if you feel good about your life? Even when I felt super lonely, V-Day was whatever. I mean, I guess we could abolish Mother's Day and Father's Day too so kids without parents don't feel bad, but I do believe in the importance of some sort of rituals even if they're not ideal.
Our entire lives are commercialized, every day we are subject to a barrage of suggestions to consume things we don't need and can potentially rob our quality of life. Is a holiday just trigger point for a bigger frustration? It's understandable and I think that may be the crux of the biscuit. You tell me.
I think it's cool that it's Charles Darwin's Birthday, but of course, we'd never celebrate that formally in the US. I hear a lot of people express your sentiments, K. It seems to have a common thread of feeling coerced and controlled. I just don't feel that way but I also think control is an illusion. One can only give away one's power, IMO.
In terms of Black History Month, I think the best case scenario would be for it not to be necessary but we are also missing Latino History, Chinese, Japanese, Korean Histories as well as Native American Histories in our general education. I also think cultural anthropology should be part of the high school curriculum... bigger world view and all that, reducing the insular nature of our culture. -
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Fri, February 13, 2009 - 8:41 PMYeah, gotta agree with Quel on this one. My husband and I don't care one way or the other about Valentine's Day but we both love some after VD chocolate!
I never cared if I was single on Valentine's day. I don't dig on getting too into over commercialized holidays but they don't irritate me either. Back when I was teaching Pre-School I'd bother to wear red and make cards with the kids because they liked doing it. That was cool with me but other than a chance to wear my favorite red shoes to me VD is just a day.
I can't remember what we were watching when we saw an add that said something like "St. Patty's season is approaching so buy.....etc" My husband and I busted out laughing! Season? Since when is there a whole season for St. Patty's day? I think it may have been a Guinness beer commercial but I can't even remember. It was just too funny that everything is an opportunity spin into even more sales. -
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Fri, February 13, 2009 - 11:10 PMValentine's day is a good day to go to the strip clubs. -
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Fri, February 13, 2009 - 11:21 PM<Valentine's day is a good day to go to the strip clubs.>
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Fri, February 13, 2009 - 11:24 PMDidi you start on the crazy drunk part early?
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Fri, February 13, 2009 - 11:25 PMALWAYS !
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Sat, February 14, 2009 - 4:52 AMquel - Well I think holidays make some people feel lonely and people often transform vulnerability into rage or anger (not trying to say that's -k's case, there are other reasons not to like commercial holidays). The only thing I find annoying about VDay is single people I know getting all neurotic about it and if someone, anyone, lurrrrrvvvvvs them and why, oh, why aren't they partnered up. Well, that and all the schmaltz - it's like someone smeared vaseline all over the lens of life for a short period (it doesn't last nearly as long as the xmas schmaltz so that's some measure of relief). It's the advertising and commercial messaging around these kinds of holidays I find a bit cloying. On the other hand, it's a good time to stock up on cheap cinnamon heart candies and indulge in a bit of self loving.
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Fri, February 13, 2009 - 8:21 PM<But, a nightmare for those of us that have chosen to be single (even if the choice is less than voluntary)>
Being single on Valentines Day has never worried me over much.
It is often a good time to hit the bars and reverse the situation if so inclined. :) And lots of people are in a good mood, which I always like. And it is a chance to wish others Happy Valentines Day, even if only in the capacity of Friend or even Brother, and see them happy and take happiness in that ... Being single allows me to give well wishes and love to others where I otherwise may feel unfaithful in doing so if in a relationship. I have spent so many long periods of my life happily single that it has never worried me. I have never been a serial monogamist and always happier when single than in a mediocre relationship, so for me, I just remember more romantic Valentines Days Past and keep my eyes open for someone special for Valentines Future. And when single and on Valentines Day alone, I just thank the Gods I am not unhappily married or bonded to someone I detest or do not respect.
Being Single aint so bad :)
Happy Valentines Day -K-
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Sat, February 14, 2009 - 12:21 AMAs I understood it as a boy, Valentine's Day wasn't for couples to be obligated to give each other things. It was more for people to share and have a reason to come out of their shell and express their feelings to somebody. Whether its a crush or even just a friend you want to appreciate.
The whole cupid thing was made for people that are single and are looking for love.
The holiday is what you make of it. Hating it for the sake of rebelling might just be a mirror of your entire outlook on life. I speak from experience here.
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Mon, February 16, 2009 - 2:08 PMValentine's Day: Everybody else covered this one for me.
Presidents Day: We can't have a holiday for everything. We're getting close enough as it is.
Your Birthday: Happy birthday!!! I will say that this year I didn't make a big deal out of my birthday and that was depressing as fuck. We were between rounds of layoffs at work. I'm not skipping a party next year. Many people count it off just like any other day, but what's wrong with having your friends and family remind you that they love you and are glad you're around?
Black Awareness Month: Alright, first, it's two or three days short of a "full month" three years out of four and only one or two days short every fourth year. Big fuckin' deal. It should be a given that we should be teaching our kids about as many cultures, ethnicities, etc. as we can. White folks did a bunch of fucked up shit to black folks in the past. White folks continue to do fucked up shit to black folks now, but I believe it is less common (insert big paragraph where I address people thinking I don't feel guilty enough about what fucked up white folks did to black folks because I imply that America is making progress, if slowly but surely, here). If we're already teaching our kids about other cultures and so forth, what is the harm in placing an emphasis on black history?
The idea that the rest of the year we're all focused on White People History is ludicrous: The simple fact is that kids aren't learning as much about ANYBody's history these days. Even if it's only one month out of twelve, we should be glad that there is some emphasis on something other than letting TV and video games babysit our kids, or making sure as few people as possible purchase the new Offspring CD.
How birthdays make you feel aside, this is just sounds like the same ol' PC silliness I thought we got over in the mid-90s. -
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Tue, February 17, 2009 - 7:38 AMWell we had our annual meeting and somebody brought it up. We discussed it at length and so I assumed we were all in agreement. My bad.
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Tue, February 17, 2009 - 4:37 PMGetting old sucks, but it beats the alternative... -
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Tue, February 17, 2009 - 6:15 PMgetting old simply brings on the alternative...
"Getting old sucks, but it beats the alternative... " -
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Tue, February 17, 2009 - 6:27 PM>>getting old simply brings on the alternative...<<
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Tue, February 17, 2009 - 8:24 PMIt is a package deal. -
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Wed, February 18, 2009 - 8:40 AMI don't know what all the complaining is about, regarding age.
When I was twentysomething, I had not yet experienced the effects of gravity. I could eat anything and not gain a pound. I also had horrible self esteem issues, let men walk all over me, no direction for a career...
Now in my forties, my ass is fat. I have the odd line on my face. But I am happier now, I accept who I am and don't take any shit from men. I know who my friends are. I'm damned good at what I do. I wouldn't trade those things for all the perky titties in the world. -
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Wed, February 18, 2009 - 8:55 AMIt is funny, I was just looking at some pictures of me in my twenties. I'm totally not trying to be prideful when I say that I was hot! Because the truth is I didn't know it. I can't believe I wasted time back then going out with losers and thinking I was fat or too short or whatever other criticism I could come up with for myself.
It is funny how hard we can be on ourselves when we are young. I definitely appreciate being older.
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Wed, February 18, 2009 - 8:58 AMAnne - Me too I love getting and being older. I never actually thought I'd get to this age and would die young leaving a moderately bloated and not particularly attractive corpse. I certainly don't have it all worked out yet but I wouldn't turn back time for anything. -
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Wed, February 18, 2009 - 9:07 AMi'm in my 20s now...
i can't eat anything without gaining a pound
i'm learning mad insane lessons every single day
and i like to think i have a bit of a grip on things...
but then again, would i know if i didn't?
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Wed, February 18, 2009 - 9:09 AMWell, Nicole, you are certainly wise beyond your years from what I've seen/read of you. But seriously - it gets much better! -
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Wed, February 18, 2009 - 9:36 AMHmmm...how do I put this?
I don't have any desire whatsoever to GO BACK and relive any part of my life. I am who I am because of these life experiences and to be perfectly honest, I like who I am.
However, I wouldn't turn down the opportunity to be exactly who I am now without all (or at least some) of the unavoidable symptoms of aging...and here I'm speaking not just to the physical symptoms of gravitationally compromised ta-ta's and achey joints and witnessing my derriere become a foreign and completely unfamiliar entity. I'm also speaking to my cognitive functions. Whereas I may not have had the same level of brilliance to my former epiphanies as I do now, I was at least able to recall them for more than a few moments, or at least long enough to get up, find a pen and paper and actually transcribe them! Seems I often completely forget what the fuck it was that was so important that I needed a pen and paper by the time I locate said objects. ahem.
Anyway, I'm making peace with this progression, but I still hold out hope that sheer willpower alone will slow my own aging process even though it won't have any impact on the rate at which the world around me progresses. So, no...I don't want to BE ten years younger...I just want to FEEL ten years younger. And if my immediate family members are any indication of my own longevity, I'll be around for several more decades. I have several more lives yet to experience yet in this lifetime.
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Wed, February 18, 2009 - 10:13 AM<<Whereas I may not have had the same level of brilliance to my former epiphanies as I do now, I was at least able to recall them for more than a few moments, or at least long enough to get up, find a pen and paper and actually transcribe them! Seems I often completely forget what the fuck it was that was so important that I needed a pen and paper by the time I locate said objects. ahem. >>
i think that comes more from having kids than from aging, per se. at least, that's what *i* blame it on.
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Wed, February 18, 2009 - 11:10 AM<<I don't want to BE ten years younger...I just want to FEEL ten years younger. >>
Well, sure, Kryssa, I'd like to have it all, too. And a pony.
But the reality is that the one thing we are all completely powerless to change is the passage of time. It's a package deal, as Yewnie said. You may also be romanticizing your youth - all that "brilliance" came without the wisdom of your current age. The choices you made, the shit you were totally oblivious to that you would easily clock now... your intelligence is *different* now. Same way as a 7-year old can learn a foreign language in a matter of a couple of weeks but has a hissy fit when you take away their video privileges.
I, personally, am looking into some assistance for my ever-feebling hormonal systems. I understand it can really make a difference in your energy and emotional levels -
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Wed, February 18, 2009 - 11:18 AMwomen and their age . . god just get over it . . . -
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Wed, February 18, 2009 - 11:21 AMBut, I don't want a pony.....
I never said anything about a pony. I hate pony's.
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Wed, February 18, 2009 - 11:34 AMNo, but I would like a pony. I'll even take the one you rejected.
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Wed, February 18, 2009 - 11:22 AMI feel ten years younger than my age. Wait- how old am I?
I certainly have the breasts of a 28 year old.
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Wed, February 18, 2009 - 11:26 AMIn the name of humanitarianism, I think you should offer a breast loan program Elaine. You don't need 28 year old ta-ta's for the entire 12 months of the year, do you? NO. You probably keep them well concealed from some part of the year. Maybe we can work out a rental situation?
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Wed, February 18, 2009 - 11:30 AMI might let you touch them. We shall see. -
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Wed, February 18, 2009 - 11:35 AMyou hate ponies? seriously?
what the hell? who hates PONIES?!?!?!?!?!?!?!??!! -
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Wed, February 18, 2009 - 11:48 AMNicole, have you ever stood face to face with a pony?
I have, and it's not unlike standing face to face with a short-man-syndrome human specimen....or a lapdog. (Take your pick)
I was 8 years old. It bit my BREAST...or the burgeoning promise of what would someday become a breast. I reached out to feed it an apple and it reached out to chomp down on my almost, barely there right breast. Thank the gawds or whever that I didn't have any actual breasts yet! The owner blamed it on my attire (happy, gargantuan floral patterns that were popular in the late 1970's), but I blame the grotesque hybridization of these mini-equine specimens. And really, what is a pony good for? The eat (alot), shit (alot) and require a huge financial investment for their caretaking but they can't even carry anything larger or heavier than a fat guinea pig. (And I can't think of any reason to haul an obese guinea pig anywhere).
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Wed, February 18, 2009 - 11:50 AMi have. as can possibly be assumed by my profile pic...
although that's a horse not a pony.
i'll let you hate ponies though, since you seem to have a pretty good reason. :P
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Wed, February 18, 2009 - 1:34 PMNicole ponies suck. Seriously. Most of the ponies I have encountered are pretty ill tempered little fuckers. Horses tend to be much nicer in my experience. -
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Wed, February 18, 2009 - 2:09 PMWell, you'd be an ill tempered little fucker too if all you were good for was having small children and clowns all over your back all the time. -
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Wed, February 18, 2009 - 2:20 PMI do feel sorry for those kind of ponies. The ones at my local farmer's market that just walk in a circle with screaming children on their backs make me sad. -
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Wed, February 18, 2009 - 2:28 PMyeah, the existence of ponies are actually kind of horrible. they are smaller and therefore easier to exploit and abuse in many ways than horses. Horses can be badly treated, but they are generally bigger and more apt to cause damage if treated badly.
Ponies are often given to children and other people who dont have any training on how to handle equines. Since ponies are thought to be all cute and harmless, most people think nothing of doing this. Then when the pony gets fed up with being mistreated by a ignorant douchebag or a child, they fight back. Like any of us would. However, ponies more often than horses gets sent to the slaughter house, or a second rate circus deal, as their value to people seems to be much less than horses.
As for that pony biting you, K, it probably got scared or spooked by something none of us would even think of or notice. Horses and ponies have a high fear drives as herd animals and the darnest things can cause serious issues for them. something as simple as a pattern, the way you were standing next to him, the movement you made right before he attacked, ectera.
Ponies as a rule aren't evil. They are misunderstood a lot as a group cause people don't look past their cartoon childhood inspired expectations of them.
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Wed, February 18, 2009 - 2:39 PMPonies do tend to bite a lot though. Even well treated ones bite sometimes. I think all that inbreeding has fucked with their temperments. -
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Wed, February 18, 2009 - 2:47 PMI bite too. Especially when I am well treated. Ponies understand that you occasionally have to remind people that you could fuck shit up harder if the well treatment ends.
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Wed, February 18, 2009 - 3:07 PMjesus, elaine...
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Wed, February 18, 2009 - 9:47 PMsome women prefer chimpanzees', apparently . . . -
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Wed, February 18, 2009 - 10:55 PMHey, dont fuck with the chimps, dude.
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Wed, February 18, 2009 - 11:36 AM<<I might let you touch them. We shall see.>>
Don't fall for it. I bought her a timeshare in Belize and I never got to.
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Wed, February 18, 2009 - 11:37 AMMaybe I could just take them out for a cocktail? Get to know them a bit first?
Or, perhaps just one unless it's half price Ladies Night. But then, how would I know which one to choose? We can't have a ta-ta conflict on my behalf.
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Wed, February 18, 2009 - 9:21 AMNicole - "but then again, would i know if i didn't?"
Probably not, that's both the beauty and horror of youth! ;-) You seem to be doing fine from what I've seen here so just keep on having fun and being you. As for the weight thing, if you just focus on feeling good in your body - psychologically, of course, but also physically in the sense of feeling strong and energized...they all go together - it tends to take care of itself. And, there's nothing sexier than a person who's comfortable in their own skin (plus we all just generally attract people who like us and our skin when we like ourselves and our skin ;-) -
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Wed, February 18, 2009 - 11:18 AMI concur with all of the sentiments about the benefits of being older. Yes, i was 98 lbs and ate whatever I wanted, and like Yuni, was hotter than I ever knew. Now, I am smart enough to be who I want to be and with someone who doesn't care that I have a pooch or that i fart in the middle of the night. I'm going to school late in the game, but I am making better use of the knowledge. And really... how old are we anyway? We may have only lived half of our lives or less. Shit, my grandpa is 90 and healthy as a horse. It's just a trade-off and nothing to feel bad about. -
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Wed, February 18, 2009 - 2:39 PM"...i fart in the middle of the night."
If you're only farting in the middle of the night, you're not as evolved as you fancy, toots.
FREE THE FARTS NOW!!
*Pulls out recorder and plays the Brown Note*
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Thu, February 19, 2009 - 1:25 PMOK, I'm doing something wrong - I'm turning 39 in march - my body is waaay tighter than it was when I was twenty, and on the flipside I'm not at peace with myself. Unevolved, no kids, no decent career. I have no more wisdom than my younger self and keep making the same mistakes. So, I no longer have anything in common with folks my age. -
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Thu, February 19, 2009 - 1:45 PMEver...
Don't worry about the age thing 40 is the new 30 these days. I too am more fit physically then when I was in my 20's.
I think you are mistaken though if you think aging has anything to do with wisdom. Just within this tribe you can meet a woman who is among the wisest here who arrived in the tribe before reaching drinking age with wisdom intact, and any number of old fools.
The question is, why do you feel unevolved? To me it seems that just the search for that answer makes you appear more evolved then those who feel they already have all the answers.
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Thu, February 19, 2009 - 1:49 PMthere's no end to old fools - I think they come from the ranks of young fools, but I don't think a young person who is intelligent is actually "wise".
"Just within this tribe you can meet a woman who is among the wisest here who arrived in the tribe before reaching drinking age with wisdom intact, and any number of old fools."
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Wed, April 29, 2009 - 12:24 AMEver, this is a common sentiment with people I know in our age-range (I'll be 39 soon). Even if you had those things: kids, career, etc. you may very well just as likely feel lost. None of those things guarantee any sort of wisdom, inner peace, evolution, etc. Don't use them as an excuse. I know I have, so I am not judging you. But I'd be willing to bet you use these as excuses for not being at peace. When many of us (and this includes me and others I know well) hit about 30-35, it seems like we hit a sorta pre-mid-life crisis. Makes sense in a way, seeing as *seemingly* everything is accelerating at a more rapid pace.
So, knowing NOTHING other about you than this one post, I suggest that maybe you need to examine the real reasons. And know that there are LOTS of others out there like you. Find the others!!
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Re: The annual anti-February post
Wed, April 29, 2009 - 12:16 AMDamn, I am quickly reminded why I so enjoyed my past time here on EH. LOL
[back to your regular activity]
