Happy Friday the 13th birthday. It has to be lucky, cause you're still here.

Kristi-let's just say we're happy campers that would spend even more time camping or doing whatever, if we had more funds available to us.

If anyone wants to help our cause, feel free. lol

Anyone can reply to the forums or your topic regardless of what you prefer. It is an open forum. Not from your area, but best of luck and welcome to Mingle2!!!

I am happy with myself and happy with my life. Never really gave a thought to wanting to be someone else. Good for you and welcome to Mingle2.

In this culture we categorize and analyze everything. Differences are categorized as manly or feminine based on past history and knowledge. We have to have a basis to explain concepts or behaviors. Nothing is ever an absolute because we are breathing, human beings. It is human nature. Just like labeling a person's nationality, or religion or age. It's something we deal with everyday.

No need to take offense at explanations that are dated. People would say that many of my responses or personality traits are more manly, but I am a feminine person. We all have both traits inside us to a lesser or greater degree. That's what makes us interesting.

I brought up my son to the thinking that there are no girl or boy colors or toys, etc. What one finds manly another might find feminine based on personal experiences. I say don't worry about it and find interesting people to spend time with period.

writing it out is a release in a way... great writing.
hoping you find the hope in a new day...someday when you're ready.

beautiful sentiments

Thanks Kim. I see so many that continue to be bothered by their families. They continue looking for validation or acceptance or support by people that aren't able or willing to give it. Accept, love and feel good about yourself first and whatever you felt you weren't given by your family won't be so devasting to you.

Our families influence us. Mine was not the best, but I am greatful for what I had. I took whatever situations I was involved in with them and made the best out of it. I interacted with my family and helped them out expecting nothing in return.

What my family lacked I found by surrounding myself with loving and accepting friends. Parents and grandparents are all gone. I interact sporadically with three younger brothers by choice. I have my son and will always be there for him and he knows this.

I am happy with how I turned out despite whatever challenges I faced. I am a strong woman who will always land on my feet. I thank my family for that and love those that are left. I embrace what I love about them and accept them, faults and all, because they are my FAMILY.

The sun glaring directly in my eyes at work-don't get to see that happen often this time of year. A man with his new wife happy and looking at kitchens. Remembering that a few years ago his wife died of cancer and it was great to see him happy again and remarried.

Much, much happiness to you and your new family for the rest of your lives together. Congrats!!!!!!

1. color-purple: majestic, rich, regal

2. animal-deer: earthy, swift, placid

3. river-Gauley: heart pounding, exhilarating, scary

4. clean, fresh, quiet

Investing my life savings and more into two restaurants with a guy who wanted to marry me who was in fact a con artist. Upside-I'm grateful for now simplifying my life.

You tell it!!!!

I'm sure he has the best from both of you and will grow up a very happy, fine chap. Love all the pictures on facebook. What a great new chapter to both your lives. Congrats!!!!

Welcome and best of luck to you!!

two hands clapping....

Rolling my eyes if I think something is stupid, I don't agree, I'm just bored with what"s being said or someone just won't shut up. I've been called on it many times and am not aware that I'm doing it.

Glad to know you are still perving around even in this time of distress. Best thoughts sent your way for the most positive test results possible. Take care and rest all you can.

Right now I'm watching one of my favorite movies of all times. It just happens to be on FLIX. It's called An Angel at my Table and is based on the autobiography of New Zealand writer Janet Frame and directed by Jane Campion. I highly recommend it. No roosters here plastic. Just 2 female boxer dogs and a shitzu that likes to bark next door.