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I thought we were hanging out?? [:) ]Where ya been lately? Happy Birthday!

He doesn't owe you anything (food is meant to be eaten) however, to replace Oreos with generic is just a slap in the face!!

Hedge my bets? Never. I will date a guy if I think he's pretty great and it's hard enough to find one of those!! Why fuck it up by dating more than one person? Why date someone if there's no hope for long-term happiness with that person? I'd just rather be single than with someone mediocre (or worse - several mediocre people!!!!) You do realize that a lot of men probably consider you mediocre? Where does this entitlement attitude arise in women nowadays that, just because they have a vag, they can demand any crazy shit they can come up with from men? Although I can't speak directly for Nataly, I fail to see how not wanting to date mediocre equates to entitlement. Although I don't share her views on dating as described above, I realize that this is common among a lot of women. And I doubt that most women "demand crazy shit cause they have a vag". Ever heard the phrase '50% of the people are below average intelligence'? The point is that if you're mediocre yourself, like most people are, then its fairly odd to think that you deserve someone non-mediocre to be with. To further clarify my point, most women don't bring anything to table, beyond having a pulse and and a vag, yet they demand things that most men can't simply deliver. Oh good lord, seriously?!? With your last comment, I'm guessing you are single! I would think that even the worst of women have at least something to bring to the table. If you really believe that most women have nothing to offer other than sex, then I think you are beyond help! I would venture to bet that most of your previous gf's had at least some positive attributes other than a vag, but you failed to recognize them. I'm only assuming given your negative attitude towards women. You raise a good point about mediocrity, however I would argue that what one may find mediocre, another may find pretty spectacular.

Hedge my bets? Never. I will date a guy if I think he's pretty great and it's hard enough to find one of those!! Why fuck it up by dating more than one person? Why date someone if there's no hope for long-term happiness with that person? I'd just rather be single than with someone mediocre (or worse - several mediocre people!!!!) You do realize that a lot of men probably consider you mediocre? Where does this entitlement attitude arise in women nowadays that, just because they have a vag, they can demand any crazy shit they can come up with from men? Although I can't speak directly for Nataly, I fail to see how not wanting to date mediocre equates to entitlement. Although I don't share her views on dating as described above, I realize that this is common among a lot of women. And I doubt that most women "demand crazy shit cause they have a vag".

Really? Are you blaming the parents then? There are a lot worse things parents have done to their children outside the spotlight that has produced less than optimal adult behavior. But they are still responsible for their actions. As they should be. One cannot control the hand they are dealt as a child, but has the power to change as an adult.

Actually, I CAN back it up. I've had the privilege of taking care of hundreds of dying people who have been married for many, many years. And this is only the tiny, tiny percentage of people I've been lucky to encounter. There are many more. So yes, I really can back it up. Yes. Maybe not happy, but successful none the less. ??? That's the definition of a lasting marriage! Isn't it: until death do us part? I respect your view on this, I just disagree.

That's ridiculous! It's funny how most the people that bash marriage (not just in this thread, but these forums in general) are ones that have failed marriages themselves. They then give the advice that "nothing lasts anyway". Plenty of people are living very happy committed lives. Please note, I've never been married myself, nor do I think that it's in the cards for me, but I certainly believe "forever" is possible. The people with "failed marriages" have an accurate view on marriage - they were married and are entitled to speak about their experience of it. You who believe in forever but haven't been married?? Well, you fall into the category of people who are hypothesising. Not saying you're wrong, but that you have less of a leg to stand on than the people who gave it a shot. Just my $0.02 You are correct in that they are entitled to speak about their experience of marriage. But that's about all I agree with. My point was to say that the advice of "nothing last forever" is not accurate. It didn't last for them, but it doesn't mean it won't last for the next guy. And "nothing" would include all marriages. I have seen plenty of marriages last until the end (one spouse dies). So it would be a factual statement that some do last, not an opinion. Though I haven't experience forever myself, I've witnessed it first hand. So this gives me both my legs to be able to give this accurate statement. The jaded advice that marriage will never last, based on the premise that their own did not last, is what I originally had a problem with.

That's ridiculous! It's funny how most the people that bash marriage (not just in this thread, but these forums in general) are ones that have failed marriages themselves. They then give the advice that "nothing lasts anyway". Plenty of people are living very happy committed lives. Please note, I've never been married myself, nor do I think that it's in the cards for me, but I certainly believe "forever" is possible.

Please tell me you are joking?? Are you saying letting herself slide a bit is foolishness?? Or that you aren't putting up with it anymore because she may not be quite as beautiful? Either way, that is total crap. Sounds like the poor woman spent her entire youth trying to be what men wanted her to be. You do know it's normal to gain weight at menopause right? Maybe she just wanted to enjoy life a little. Let the poor woman have a cheeseburger!! It's this crap that make women crazy. I'm glad I'm not good looking and don't have to put up with this logic. I'm normal!

Pretty sure that's not the only step through you've packed.

How many more years until you are considered a cougar? I like my men older.......So, when we goin to Holly?

I woulda kicked your ass!

This is 100% true. To the OP, My first year of grad school, I felt much like you did. I worked full time midnights while going to school full time during the day. It was awful. I was tired all the time. But when I really thought about it, I wasn't utilizing my time as wisely as I could. Once I focused and made a plan, I still worked full time while attending school full time, had time to clean and make my own meals everyday (I hate fast food!), go to the gym 5 days a week, and still made time to do something fun 2 days a week. Sit yourself down, make a schedule and stick to it. It will work. And remember to do something fun for yourself at least once a week. That's important! Good luck!

You are so wrong. I would never anwser my door. I usually grab my gun as well because I am paranoid of everybody. If anybody I knew was coming over, I would know about it ahead of time. Plenty of white people have came to my door that made me just as nervous as other race's. I live alone so I realize that I am more paranoid than the aveage person. But your sentence is ignorant.

You should have bought some redbull for your brother. I think he's only had like 6 today. Seriously though, I would be worried too.

Even though I know it is ridiculous, I have the same fear!! To the OP, I love high altitude hop n pops. Keep in mind though that it is much colder. Even in July I have to bundle up and always freeze the first half.

I bought a new mirage a few months back and am disappointed by how it looks. Not sure if its possible, but it would be nice if there was a way the tray container could fit more of the canopy lengthwise instead of out. People think my 132 is a 220. I get made fun of alot.

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Very nice jumps!! That is excellent for jump 6 & 7. At my dropzone some people don't fly that well with 100 jumps! Good luck!

And Larry, I'm guessing you were still wearing sandals?

Damn, and here I thought hitting the gym 5 times a week would bulk up these scrawny arms. From now on, it's bacon!!

Ha! I'm not nearly as cool as your wife!! Regualr bike Edit: oops, I read that as your wife.

I would LOVE that job!! I'd finally be warm!! Thanks for the link. I actually have a ton of under armour I wear for jumping. I commute on my bike to work year round (18 miles) and it gets COLD! I will be in Vail next week and it is something like 20 degrees there now. So I certainly know how to dress for the cold, but at work it is sometimes more of a challenge. That stuff looks like it may be good for work. I'll look into it.

Yes, it is so hard. Did you not read my reply? I wear the same thing to work everyday and don't have the option to add more clothes. (Long sleeve shirt under scrubs and a lab coat) And yes, I'm still freezing.

I have the same problem at my work except I'm the one who is always cold. Remember, it is just as uncomfortable to be cold than it is to be hot. She is probably just as miserable. At my job I don't have the option to just wear more layers. But I do have a lot of downtime when my pts are sleeping so I usually do laps just to keep warm. I usually average about 6 miles a night. If she has any downtime you can suggest this to her. And please don't be mean to her!!! I am really miserable when it is cold. And 70 to me is freezing. It sucks working when you are physically uncomfortable. It sucks for both of you.