I almost tripped over a loose dog in our boathouse, while carrying a 12kg kettle bell. I got pissed and yelled at the owner. Not proud of my outburst, but it got the point across. Another person in my workout group brings her puppy all the time, but she's well-behaved.
2 deflated bicycle tubes are around your waist and you have a partner holding them behind you. They hold them back at 50%, 75% and 100% while going up a steep hill. So basically, you pull your partner up the hill by the end.
That's what I thought! We do the same thing, but with giant rubber bands.
I won't even mention how I didn't give into cravings "
Yeah. I always appreciate health and eating advice from a person with a history of eating disorders who is bragging about how little she ate and how she ignored hunger signals.
Yes, she is blonde! I used to message board with her on a website for teenage girls, no joke! I helped vote her into her first role (on the pilot of the New Partidge Family). She went by Drama_Girl on the forum. LOL.
Get out! She is my female crush. Was she nice?
She briefly went to my high school and beat my out in a role for our school play. It makes sense now. Her comedic timing was way better than mine. But she was very nice
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"I was thinking about getting off on demand, but it sounds like I should be glad that I didn't"
messykitchen How come? (You don't have to answer) Are you still together now? Are you okay?
I don't know. I am 38 and have always lived a alone. I owe nothing on my house and own my car, I am self sufficient. I like my space, he hates my dogs. I was never one of those girls that dreamed of being married. I don't even live with my boyfriend. The thought of marriage just seems stifling, like I would have to change.
My parents were married 30 years before mom died so it's not that.
It just seems....constricting and unappealing. Maybe if my husband lived next door!
We are still together, he's known my marriage feelings since day one. Personally though, if he wants a wife, I am not it, and he should move on and be happy. I can love him enough to let him go find what he wants.
messykitchen How come? (You don't have to answer) Are you still together now? Are you okay?
I don't know. I am 38 and have always lived a alone. I owe nothing on my house and own my car, U am self sufficient. I like my space, he hates my dogs. I was never one of those girls that dreamed of being married. I don't even live with my boyfriend. The thought of marriage just seems stifling, like I would have to change.
My parents were married 30 years before mom died so it's not that.
It just seems....constricting and unappealing. Maybe if my husband lived next door!
We are still together, he's known my marriage feelings since day one. Personally though, if he wants a wife, I am not it, and he should move on and be happy. I can love him enough to let him go find what he wants.
Life is hard, yo.
And the conversation with him was AWKWARD.
I see. Sorry, man. I bet that was a tough conversation. How can he not like your dogs? That's not cool.
messykitchen How come? (You don't have to answer) Are you still together now? Are you okay?
I don't know. I am 38 and have always lived a alone. I owe nothing on my house and own my car, U am self sufficient. I like my space, he hates my dogs. I was never one of those girls that dreamed of being married. I don't even live with my boyfriend. The thought of marriage just seems stifling, like I would have to change.
My parents were married 30 years before mom died so it's not that.
It just seems....constricting and unappealing. Maybe if my husband lived next door!
We are still together, he's known my marriage feelings since day one. Personally though, if he wants a wife, I am not it, and he should move on and be happy. I can love him enough to let him go find what he wants.
Life is hard, yo.
And the conversation with him was AWKWARD.
I think this is extremely respectable. Hopefully you find something that makes/keeps you both happy. You seem pretty awesome.
I don't know. I am 38 and have always lived a alone. I owe nothing on my house and own my car, U am self sufficient. I like my space, he hates my dogs. I was never one of those girls that dreamed of being married. I don't even live with my boyfriend. The thought of marriage just seems stifling, like I would have to change.
My parents were married 30 years before mom died so it's not that.
It just seems....constricting and unappealing. Maybe if my husband lived next door!
We are still together, he's known my marriage feelings since day one. Personally though, if he wants a wife, I am not it, and he should move on and be happy. I can love him enough to let him go find what he wants.
Life is hard, yo.
And the conversation with him was AWKWARD.
I see. Sorry, man. I bet that was a tough conversation. How can he not like your dogs? That's not cool.
Well to be fair, it's like 500 pounds of very happy dogs here, and he is not a dog person. But I would never ditch them for a guy, so here they stay. It was a rough convo, but he can stay with me like this, or leave. I love him but...life carries on. Even though we've been together for ages LOL. He keeps txting me if I'M am ok! Saying "hell ya, huge weight off my shoulders is gone" seems rude LOL.
apalettepassion.wordpress.com/ WHO IS BONQUIQUI!?!?!?!??!
"I was thinking about getting off on demand, but it sounds like I should be glad that I didn't"
I don't know. I am 38 and have always lived a alone. I owe nothing on my house and own my car, U am self sufficient. I like my space, he hates my dogs. I was never one of those girls that dreamed of being married. I don't even live with my boyfriend. The thought of marriage just seems stifling, like I would have to change.
My parents were married 30 years before mom died so it's not that.
It just seems....constricting and unappealing. Maybe if my husband lived next door!
We are still together, he's known my marriage feelings since day one. Personally though, if he wants a wife, I am not it, and he should move on and be happy. I can love him enough to let him go find what he wants.
Life is hard, yo.
And the conversation with him was AWKWARD.
I think this is extremely respectable. Hopefully you find something that makes/keeps you both happy. You seem pretty awesome.
melindafelinda this means a lot from you. I have had a secret girly crush on you for ages. <cue creepy internet staler music>
I see. Sorry, man. I bet that was a tough conversation. How can he not like your dogs? That's not cool.
Well to be fair, it's like 500 pounds of very happy dogs here, and he is not a dog person. But I would never ditch them for a guy, so here they stay. It was a rough convo, but he can stay with me like this, or leave. I love him but...life carries on. Even though we've been together for ages LOL. He keeps txting me if I'M am ok! Saying "hell ya, huge weight off my shoulders is gone" seems rude LOL.
I'm glad he's still being great and hopefully things can move forward for you guys. He sounds understanding which is good. Maybe the solution is to buy neighboring houses. Lol.
I have to say I love your sig gif. Sometimes I catch myself watching it for a little too long. It makes me happy.
I think this is extremely respectable. Hopefully you find something that makes/keeps you both happy. You seem pretty awesome.
Agreed. Not flameful at all. I'm sorry
I should of posted days ago when I was so conflicted! Having so many smart intelligent woman support me makes me feel SO much better. bonquiqui , you are yet another one of my crushes. And makeup enabler!
I'm glad he's still being great and hopefully things can move forward for you guys. He sounds understanding which is good. Maybe the solution is to buy neighboring houses. Lol.
I have to say I love your sig gif. Sometimes I catch myself watching it for a little too long. It makes me happy.
He really is a good man. I feel guilty for not being able to marry him, but I am not.
The gif was a gift from another member, but sadly her name eludes me. I love that chef!
I should of posted days ago when I was so conflicted! Having so many smart intelligent woman support me makes me feel SO much better. bonquiqui , you are yet another one of my crushes. And makeup enabler!
Awww (heart) Thank you. You are pretty fabulous, and I think you handled the situation respectably. It definitely isn't the easy way, but the smart way. I admire that.
P.S. treat yourself right, and go get some fun makeup to celebrate great decision making
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"I was thinking about getting off on demand, but it sounds like I should be glad that I didn't"
messykitchen that is really impressive. I'm proud of you for sticking to what you want. It would have been the easy road to say 'yes'. Anyway, I think your life sounds great and you have a good head on your shoulders.
messykitchen that is really impressive. I'm proud of you for sticking to what you want. It would have been the easy road to say 'yes'. Anyway, I think your life sounds great and you have a good head on your shoulders.
Another of my crushes pops in!
Yeah easy it would of been at first. But breaking an engagement would not be. I am only 38. I don't feel ready. If he is worth it, he'll stick around.
Having to explain you love someone but can't marry them is hard. But I am blessed and he's a good man. I just want him happy, with me or without me. He deserves that much.
I didn't expect my flameful to gain so many positive reactions!
I really feel better, and I love this board. You ladies are amazing. Truly.
messykitchen that is really impressive. I'm proud of you for sticking to what you want. It would have been the easy road to say 'yes'. Anyway, I think your life sounds great and you have a good head on your shoulders.
Another of my crushes pops in!
Yeah easy it would of been at first. But breaking an engagement would not be. I am only 38. I don't feel ready. If he is worth it, he'll stick around.
Having to explain you love someone but can't marry them is hard. But I am blessed and he's a good man. I just want him happy, with me or without me. He deserves that much.
I didn't expect my flameful to gain so many positive reactions!
I really feel better, and I love this board. You ladies are amazing. Truly.
You seem like a really great person. What a breathe of fresh air. I wish you all the best navigating this with your bf, and I hope he sticks around. I bet he will.
And apparently it's a big hot button issue for me right now. *-)
Deeeep breath..
Nope, I'm with you on this. So much of it is genetics, I think. To say nothing of the things that pregnancy can do to you that no amount of exercise can fix. I'm looking at stomach surgery at some point most likely, because the diastasis I got with Jack isn't fixing itself. So -- yeah. Shut up, asshole Facebook Mom.
I have pretty severe diastasis, too. Some fucking bloggers encourage women to do special exercises that will "heal and repair" it. On what fucking planet do they think that will work?
I was too tired for sex last night so I gave hubby a bj and told him it was bc I think I started my period. I had just taken a shower and I didn't have to have to do all the "clean up" post sex.
messykitchen it can't have been an easy conversation, but wow, it is really rad that you know the level of independence that will make you happy and balanced and you aren't going to conform to what's expected. That takes some big ovaries lady.
I have ovaries of STEEL LOL.
I always thought I'd meet the right man and just KNOW, but I haven't. I am 38 now, and it just doesn't seem important.
I really hope I thanked or at least 'liked" all the people who gave me support, but if I missed any, please know I love you all and thank you so much for the kind words.
I told my father, and he insisted I was going to die a lonely old maid, destitute and homeless. Such ridiculous bullshit, but the usual thing I hear when people find out I am 38 and OMG-UNMARRIED.
A typical response from most people over 60 (no offence to any 60ish people here of course!)
I just came back from a show in Boston. (Seeing a band perform. I don't know if "seeing a show" means the same thing to everyone?)
I got there early and parked myself right in front of the stage. That also means directly in front of the stage left speakers. Pretty sure I lost some hearing in my right ear. Going to see the same band tomorrow night, and will prob so the same thing again. Sorry, alzi. I should know better.