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yaya_cash
12-16-2020, 10:59 PM
I requested a gift card from him, and he says he wouldn't feel comfortable sending me one without seeing me in years. Later i ask if he wants to do something for me, he does it, and does something more for me with booking me a business class flight and 5-star stay, based on him being horny. SMh.
I guess you just have to dangle the carrot like so many guys do to get what you want
Genoveve
12-16-2020, 11:56 PM
That's interesting. Have you ever heard of power animals that aid us? I once did this spiritual class on the beach where we laid in the sand and meditated with sage in the center. Then we pulled cards for our power (not spirit) animal. I got skunk while everyone else got interesting animals bahaha. It's interesting how those cards can be very accurate. May be fun for you to check out a set of those cards. Completely forgot the name of the cards, I'll have to check.
Who knows if it was accurate though. SO much different info out there on spirituality!
http://www.shamanicjourney.com/skunk-power-animal-symbol-of-self-respect-reputation-sensuality-self-esteem
I LOVE skunks, I think they're adorable. I have a pair of huge stuffed animal skunk slippers. When I lived by the beach my neighborhood had tons of small ones and I'd see them all the time when walking at night. One of them went through my neighor's cat door once and she managed to sneak a picture of it eating the cat food lol.
AChildOfBoredom
12-17-2020, 03:35 AM
That's nerve-wracking. I don't have a fear of things like rodents or possums(I think they're all pretty cute actually) but that doesn't mean I'd want a wild one on top of me, I'd be terrified it would bite me and then the bite would get infected or something.
Now that I think about it, you're the only person I know of who's ever touched a possum, it's really random. Made me wonder what possums represent:
When Possum shows up, ask yourself if you’re taking the right road for your goals or if you’ve wandered off track. If the latter, Possum may say, “Lie still and play dead.” Use the time to think of alternatives and genuinely assess the hidden matters of your circumstances. Don’t forget to use surprise or distraction as Possum-supported aids. Possum’s mantra is, Read between the lines.
https://whatismyspiritanimal.com/spirit-totem-power-animal-meanings/mammals/possum-opossum-symbolism-meaning/#PossumSymbolism
I grew up on a farm, so encounters with both wild and domestic animals aren’t anything new to me. Still kinda spooky though, especially with how those look.
WendiStarr
12-17-2020, 11:52 AM
Snow is pretty to look at but I'm not feeling enthusiastic about shoveling it. I am kind of wishing some guy(a non creepy one) will go walking door to door offering to shovel snow. I'd totally pay someone to do that right now. I don't have a big enough property to hire a professional service.
indiegirl
12-17-2020, 12:09 PM
I LOVE skunks, I think they're adorable. I have a pair of huge stuffed animal skunk slippers. When I lived by the beach my neighborhood had tons of small ones and I'd see them all the time when walking at night. One of them went through my neighor's cat door once and she managed to sneak a picture of it eating the cat food lol.
What was hilarious about that beach trip and the power animal cards was the accuracy. There was this woman who got the opossum card and she was upset over the card disputing it with the person running the program (she wanting to draw a new card) and me and my friend at the time were laughing. It was so damn accurate! Forgot what the card said but she was not happy LOL.
AChildOfBoredom
12-17-2020, 01:42 PM
Snow is pretty to look at but I'm not feeling enthusiastic about shoveling it. I am kind of wishing some guy(a non creepy one) will go walking door to door offering to shovel snow. I'd totally pay someone to do that right now. I don't have a big enough property to hire a professional service.
I like it when it snows here for amusement. Even though New Yorkers are the most common demographic moving to North Carolina, they’re often people who may be familiar with snow, but never had to deal with it themselves. So you’ll see them out there trying to sprinkle table salt on it because they don’t want to pay the price for Ice Slicer or something similar, and then they don’t understand why it doesn’t work all that well. “It’s all just salt, isn’t it?”.
The science behind snow removal and the types of salts they use for melting it to me is actually pretty neat. And when it does snow here, my neighbors always come over and ask how I manage to keep ,y walkways as clear as I do. Well, I take a garden sprayer, make a brine by dissolving salts in some water, and spray that, rather than throwing dry crystals over it. Salt doesn’t actually start melting snow and ice until it’s dissolved. And the types of salts used are also important. Table salt (NaCl) is crap for it because it has low hygroscopic qualities and is slightly endothermic. That’s the reason they use magnesium chloride and calcium chloride for road clearing, because they’re both exothermic with high hygroscopic strength.
SnuffleUffleGrass
12-17-2020, 03:26 PM
I confess I've fallen in love with Sia's "Candy Cane Lane." My Christmasing for this year is complete. Now a trip to the hardware store for a gay ass wreath. lol
JGB2009
12-18-2020, 04:40 PM
Discussing my issues with you fixed nothing!!!!!!
indiegirl
12-18-2020, 06:26 PM
My happy face when the plumber bought the correct shower head that I'd like (had to get a new modern one along with the shower handle). "Oh you know me so well!!" LOL feels like a relationship. Bahaha. He bought a bubble wall mount because of my house LOL.
He was all : I know you're picky with what you put in your house.
Girllll yesss. I need a man like this. LOL! He's fucking cute but I need a guy in the money crowd a little higher. :P
carmen_b
12-18-2020, 07:51 PM
Look at me getting my shit together .
I cleaned my car .
J is getting a remote start device put in it tomorrow.
Aw :)
So it’ll be warm without going out .
Then I did something on time for a client .
I’ve been worried lately about keeping up / feeling kind of shitty.
It’s a couple wins I’d say and I’ll take them.
carmen_b
12-18-2020, 07:52 PM
Then I went out for BBQ ! :)
indiegirl
12-18-2020, 08:17 PM
Look at me getting my shit together .
I cleaned my car .
J is getting a remote start device put in it tomorrow.
Aw :)
So it’ll be warm without going out .
Then I did something on time for a client .
I’ve been worried lately about keeping up / feeling kind of shitty.
It’s a couple wins I’d say and I’ll take them.
Always feels awesome accomplishing goals.
SnuffleUffleGrass
12-19-2020, 06:08 AM
I had a total "Law Of Attraction" magic moment yesterday.
I went out of my way to do something nice after work & during this errand I spotted a metal ironing board that was left in an alley downtown. Heh, well I really needed one of those. I shoved it into my car and took it home. (I wear uniforms for my day job so now I can look impeccable at work with a nice ironing board to iron my uniforms.)
While doing something kind and sweet in the spirit of holiday giving, I found a gift the Universe sent me.
JGB2009
12-19-2020, 06:18 AM
When something is mentally bothering you and you go to sleep dreaming about it. Not what I had really wanted to do. Ugh!!!
WendiStarr
12-19-2020, 11:24 AM
For 4 mornings in a row now I've had a male cardinal sitting in the right corner of my porch awning, chirping. Every time I try to take a picture of him he flies off. Today I thought I finally got it but nope. One of these days..
AChildOfBoredom
12-19-2020, 11:25 AM
They got me training a new tow tech for the AAA side in a flatbed tow truck. One of the things AAA disapproves of is what we call speed loading - driving a drivable car up the bed, rather than winching it up. They know we (the commercial side tow techs) do it, and also that sometimes for the sake of speed I’ll just wheel lift a car rather than putting it onto the bed and tow it behind. So before they sent me out, I got this big lecture about, “She’s gonna be a AAA side tech, so NO SPEED LOADING AND NO WHEEL LIFTING TODAY” both from my supervisor and hers.
On the bright side, it’s nice to see another woman here. At first, I was the only one. Then S came on as a battery tech. Now we have another tow tech.
JGB2009
12-20-2020, 10:37 AM
I kind of think all the attention you gave me is now all on video games smh. Not attractive at all.
AChildOfBoredom
12-20-2020, 02:32 PM
I’m researching now to see what it would take to have a separated living area in my backyard (such as a tiny home, she’d converted into a living space, etc.) that’s up to code. A bit more to it if it’s used as a permanent living space than if it were used for something like AirBNB, but it’s doable.
carmen_b
12-20-2020, 03:57 PM
^ Awesome!
It could expand your pad !
Can you get it done legally for both more permanent option and AirBNB option ?
AChildOfBoredom
12-20-2020, 07:11 PM
^ Awesome!
It could expand your pad !
Can you get it done legally for both more permanent option and AirBNB option ?
If I can make it compliant as a permanent dwelling, then it'll be fine for Airbnb. To be honest, I'd rather someone stay there permanently than have random strangers show up to stay there. I was thinking about it for S and her girlfriend, to allow them some privacy. But they're getting a place together in February, and I think a large part of that is so their friend in group care can stay here. I told she can once she turns 18 and the state quits giving a shit about her (they rejected my application to foster here, but once they cut her loose they're no longer concerned). It would be a good dwelling for her, as it would afford her some privacy (she rooms with three others now). But, looking at the cost, I really do need to see a return on that one, whereas for her, it'll be much more practical for me to either do as I did for the Irish woman, and rent a room at a much lower rate than the apartment she was renting before, or like I have it for their others, where instead of paying rent, they pitch in here and there for groceries and the occasional take-out, and do some tasks to help me with upkeep of the house, and they can save their money. I think it'll be good for me once she moves in here, as well. I won't have to go to the group care center anymore. It's too fucking heartbreaking for me, because she's far from being the only one there.
It goes against the neighboring HOAs, and I'm sure they'll have.... the one HOA already knows I'm looking into it, and they know they can't do anything about it, but we worked out some details so it can be done in a way that we remain at peace with each other. Plus, I dogsit for their HOA president when he and his family go on vacation, because their Corgi and my Beagle named Beagle are BFFs. The other HOA is destined to bitch incessantly, but they're not my problem. I'm not part of either HOA, or any HOA at all.
I think I'm going to put up a permanent structure instead of a portable tiny home. Widen the driveway a little and expand a section into the yard up to the building so there'll be a parking spot (or I can just park my tow truck there on the weekends) and build something on a foundation, and use efficient space management to make more out of less (I may have been inspired by some things I saw at IKEA). Then, if I sell the house at some point, and the buyers include a dude seeking his own man cave, it'll convert to one quite nicely. Or they can Airbnb it, or whatever. Be just my luck that they end up being serial killers who turn it into a dungeon, though.
JGB2009
12-21-2020, 05:16 AM
After the Holidays I am gonna take my acrylic nails off and start using press on nails again. I am doing this because I feel like press on nails you have more choices of designs etc. I am just really bored of my acrylics.
carmen_b
12-21-2020, 12:48 PM
^ I think it’ll add value Child and sounds awesome!
I have often thought of getting land and putting or allowing others to put Tiny’s on it.
carmen_b
12-21-2020, 05:54 PM
Ugh now I feel unsettled about my plan to not go home for holidays ( a 5 hour drive ).
J booked this lodge stay for us Dec 23-25 and we so rarely get out of town . I think it’s been at least 2-3 months since we left town so I quickly said yes to his plan but now feel some guilt. :/
I feel like doing just the 23rd with him and leaving 24th is also a subpar plan. My parents said they are fine with it but I’m still feeling guilty.
moneybags
12-21-2020, 06:11 PM
Just got done with my meeting. My therapist was saying how important it is to have sex positive people in the medical profession. I know I can’t do this forever, but I’m really passionate about helping sex workers after I retire. I hope when I retire I can help sex workers. Cause sex workers understand other sex workers. We have to help each other because NO ONE ELSE CARES. To society we’re disposable. Maybe work at medical clinic for sex workers? I dunno.
All I know is men come and go. I think as women we need first to become independent ourselves, then help other women become independent.
indiegirl
12-21-2020, 06:16 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dg2Ag3e8W-Q
Absolutely love watching Mr. Beasts videos :P!
AChildOfBoredom
12-22-2020, 05:07 AM
I feel like someone’s trying to tell me something. Found this on my creeper seat when I came into work.
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LoveyDovey
12-22-2020, 02:36 PM
I miss going onstage.
carmen_b
12-22-2020, 02:57 PM
Oh me too !!! :)
moneybags
12-22-2020, 03:51 PM
I miss going onstage.
Me too! I’ve been dancing half naked in my apartment...lol.
lilylilylily
12-22-2020, 04:02 PM
I miss wearing stripper heels, they made me look good in everything
WendiStarr
12-22-2020, 08:10 PM
I just realized that today marks the 18th anniversary of something awful. So glad to have made it this far in life.
AChildOfBoredom
12-22-2020, 09:14 PM
I just realized that today marks the 18th anniversary of something awful. So glad to have made it this far in life.
Does time make it more bearable? 10 years after mine, and I still just disconnect from everything and withdraw on the anniversary of it. I guess I need to feel like there would’ve been a point that it drew down somewhat.
JGB2009
12-23-2020, 02:51 AM
I wish I could cam without using sound. Ugh I'm just not that lucky.
WendiStarr
12-23-2020, 11:49 AM
Does time make it more bearable? 10 years after mine, and I still just disconnect from everything and withdraw on the anniversary of it. I guess I need to feel like there would’ve been a point that it drew down somewhat.
Yes, or maybe it's because I lost track of what day it was until I had to write the date on something and then it hit me. It was 10pm by then. I figured since I made it through the day without it ever crossing my mind up until I noticed the date, maybe I can finally stop reliving the nightmare every year in my head.
AChildOfBoredom
12-23-2020, 08:58 PM
My friend from the community… her children are picking up on English faster than I’d anticipated. Tried that thing where you spell out a word rather than saying it in order to keep them from getting excitable… yeah, didn’t work.
Genoveve
12-24-2020, 08:37 PM
I wish we could have a SW zoom party, but I feel like so many of the girls here have kids or roommates that it wouldn't be doable.
indiegirl
12-25-2020, 12:36 AM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N274EurzpAA
Good grief, Jodi Arias would make me stand up in court (if I was part of the jury) and say "enough of your bullshit. Lets wrap this show up" if I had to sit through her lies. Think it was like 38 days of trial or something. Geez, it's so sad watching his devastated family listen to her.
AChildOfBoredom
12-25-2020, 01:06 AM
I wish we could have a SW zoom party, but I feel like so many of the girls here have kids or roommates that it wouldn't be doable.
I think a lot of people who do vanilla work are a bit burnt out on Zoom, Microsoft Teams, etc., as well. Even on “work from home” days (e.g., cyber security and other non-hands on classes), I still end up going in to either the shop or the equestrian center because as soon as Beagle hears strange voices and can’t pinpoint the source, she goes apeshit.
carmen_b
12-26-2020, 04:23 PM
I have a crush on a girl I met through the yoga community . :)
lynn2009
12-26-2020, 06:55 PM
I'm closing on my house in about a week and I'm feeling really good about it. Fully moving at the end of January so I have a couple of weekends to paint and clean the carpets.
JGB2009
12-26-2020, 09:30 PM
I am camming for two hours then I will sleep for 3 hours. I have to be up early so me and my kids can be at the airport. We will be gone for a week. I know my cat is gonna miss me tons while I am gone.
SamanthaSugar
12-26-2020, 10:10 PM
I ate a pound of Sees Candies and felt sorry for myself today. Dating has literally sucked the wind out of my sails. I'm taking a huge step back, just can't with these love bomber losers.
carmen_b
12-26-2020, 11:05 PM
Sometimes I feel like I am going crazy.
Like ..... I really want a strip trip fear of germs and all just be damned haha.
I want to be responsible though.
Also .... the whole separate issue of having a partner to explain where I am which I never had at the height of my stripper times.
yaya_cash
12-27-2020, 07:42 AM
It's hilarious that this older woman that was supposed to be mentoring me copies me and tries to one-up me. Be careful receiving supposed mentoring from any woman that doesn't seem happy and tries to make you feel bad or worse or shows behavior of a pimp. Like trying to talk down to you and trying to get what they want to do with you and use you.
It's also hilarious that a woman approached me walking down a New York City street that I was unaware was a stroll for hoes, and tells me that my hair looked a mess. As I received many stares and compliments from men about how nice I looked. And she looked rough and her hair looked like it wasn't washed and I was dressed to impressed, while she continued to question if I had "daddy" or family'. I learned my lesson being friendly, by stopping to speak and naive with other people.
JGB2009
12-28-2020, 06:24 AM
Wait till I get home....I'm gonna put it all in perspective for your sorry ass! Nothing goes unnoticed with me!!
LoveyDovey
12-28-2020, 01:34 PM
Why is it that men must always make that awful noise when they are brushing their teeth like they are hacking up a lung or something? Like why can't I just brush her teeth normal? It's so damn gross.
indiegirl
12-28-2020, 01:46 PM
Day 2 of loud wind/rain/thunder on the border of LA/OC county. I rushed outside at first thinking someone was trying to break in my door (not the smartest choice rolling up to my back door if someone were breaking in). We rarely get rain here lol!
WendiStarr
12-28-2020, 03:41 PM
Earning money on OF is not as easy as some people make it out to be.
Aurora_Sunset
12-28-2020, 03:46 PM
I hate the week between Christmas and New Years. I love NYE, but I hate this week-long gap. I know I don't have to wait until January 1st to start new habits and routines, but this week is always so weird with work and social schedules. Plus, I always feel the hangover of the burden of Christmas being lifted and don't want to do anything productive for a few days. But then I feel crappy and lazy. It always sucks and feels like a time-warp.
Aurora_Sunset
12-28-2020, 04:16 PM
I feel like I have to wear nothing but plain-colored shirts and jackets to work just to avoid people trying to talk to me about my clothes. I have a Marilyn Manson hoodie that I love to wear to work because it's super comfortable, but I've lost count of how many people want to talk to me about it or just want to talk about music because they see it. I'm not a huge "music nerd." And yeah, I like Manson, I've seen him in concert a couple times, which is where I got the hoodie, but I'm not some raving fan that knows everything about him. The hoodie was just my souvenir from last time.
I also have a shirt with Bruce Lee on the back that I got because hubby got it for free but they gave him the wrong size. It's comfortable for wearing around a warehouse all day, but people keep stopping to ask me about what a big kung fu fan I must be and have conversations about Bruce Lee. Again.... it's just a shirt.... I'm not a raving fan. I'm just wearing comfortable shit for work in a warehouse. It's not like they're the clothes that I put on to go out in public and make a statement about myself.
Every single time I wear something with words on it, someone HAS to make a comment, and I'm tired of it. I had to completely stop wearing a shirt I picked up from Goodwill that had "kinda don't care" printed all over it. It's so comfortable, but the idiotic "jokes" from every man under the sun was too damn much. I just want to be able to wear my comfortable clothes without a running commentary or constant conversation starters about shit that I don't actually care about.