Great news on the engagement! and the prospects of having your home more to yourself.
TBH.. re the married guy.. I might just be direct about it.
Hey Jim, I know you would like to get together for drinks, but I have a personal boundary about doing things socially with married men when their wives are not involved/aware. If I have gotten the wrong impression about your relationship status, it would be great to have a clarification.
If he comes back with the "we have a loveless marriage.. or an arrangement.. whatnot"... I would tell him that unless he is legally separated and on the path to a divorce, you are not interested.. but have a nice life.
Thats an awesome update - yours always are so positive and inspiring Your DD is as smart as her momma...and choosing well, which is so important. And having the experience of Husbands family, I know how important it is to have that confidence that they will embrace and accept her.
And December weddings are so so cool literally and figuratively. Ive been to a couple. Black and formal
Im enjoying the empty nest thing, and sometimes I think "maybe a paying househsare??? NAH". Right before SD18 PP started not coming over, she did a MAJOR clearing of her room, and moved everything around. Its super nice now, and when Im snoring too loud, and keeping him awake, husband will sleep in there (I washed all the linens so no more funky monkey smells) and Ive put a bookcase for my books, and moved plants and candles in there.
Ive just started back at the gym and hitting trails on the weekends, with puppy. He gets me out...
And Ive been looking at weekend jobs, but my weekends are so precious since Im still working full time. Your new job sounds very rewarding. And will help the community :D
It's a joy to read your updates. You're so positive and strong and self-assured! *give_rose*
I dated someone for a time - we were serious - but his first love was alcohol so I ended it. We reconnected when his sister called to say he was in the hospital from a heart attack, his chances were slim, and he was asking for me. He apologized for ruining our relationship and that, if he lived, he would change his life. He pulled through and made those changes: quit drinking, quit smoking, started exercising. He's a lovely man when he's sober! Renewing a romantic relationship was out of the question (for me), but we've become good friends. It's really nice that you can be on friendly terms with your ex.
Hon, I get exhausted just reading about your A-type doin’s; what a ball of energy you are! Can’t tell you how much it delights me to hear of your busyness and happiness after your travails of those last two relationships. You deserve all of the joy that’s visiting your life these days, particularly the grand news of your daughter’s engagement.
Getting toned, losing weight and becoming more attractive have got to be the best esteem builders in a woman’s life! You were already a good-looking gal (as you may recall, I’ve seen your photos) so you must be a guy magnet these days. And, like Jean Brodie, you’re in your prime! Your recent posts are downright uplifting; they always make me smile. ♥️
Congratulations to your DD and her groom and to you too!!!
It sounds that they have the right stuff and foundation to make a wonderful life togehter and build a solid family. I am not familiar with the Gottmans but it sounds that they get it.
Enjoy your energetic life and the benefits of your health and vitality. You have earned it.
If you want to easily run off men (if the married ones come knocking) .... ask for some money or tell them you adopted some 4+ kids you need help taking care of......this will send them running
Or tell them that you can't wait to introduce him to your three brothers, whenever you’re able to drag them away from the gym and the firing range.
Actually, I had three brothers (the eldest passed, sadly) and they were very protective. When they arrived to move me and my belongings from the psychopath, said arsehole was wise enough to make himself scarce.
When I began dating again, the bros all but interrogated my fellas, casting the hairy eyeball (as Rags would say) and making them uneasy. We still laugh about it.
Congratulations on all of this and best of luck to the soon-to-be newlyweds. So wonderful that the families get along well, too! An added PLUS!
You're living a wonderfully healthy life and in addition to your physical attributes, I am sure you are sending out those "I am confident. I am together. I am the whole damn package" vibes! What a great example you are to others.
I look back at last year's holidays and can't believe I was actually losing weight. I started back at the gym after a knee injury had me sidelined for a while, so I've been working out on weight machines, bicycling (indoor and outdoor--mostly indoor), swimming laps, doing the ellipitical machine and going on 4+ mile walks at home when I can. I eat a lot of fruits and vegetables and, of course, it's soup season, so yum. But always give myself some treat days. Nothing like a burger and a beer!
Congrats! He sounds like a fine young man. So happy for your daughter ...
I have had to rethink my approach to fitness ever since hitting perimenopause and gaining weight during the covid lockdowns. I learned a lot from the book "Forever Strong" by Gabrielle Lyon. I'm eating a lot more protein and a lot less sugar and carbohydrates. I don't think I could ever take diet & fitness to the detailed level that she describes but I have incorporated a lot of the fundamentals that she recommends. I think it's working. My waistline is looking pretty good if I don't say so myself. I'm not 20 anymore, not that I'd want to be, but I am happy with how I look. I also would check out Dr. Mary Haver.
Also, I hike a lot! I used to bike a lot an I'd like to get back into that.
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Congrats on the upcoming
Congrats on the upcoming wedding! It sounds like your DD has picked a great guy. I always enjoy reading about your adventures!
Great news on the engagement!
Great news on the engagement! and the prospects of having your home more to yourself.
TBH.. re the married guy.. I might just be direct about it.
Hey Jim, I know you would like to get together for drinks, but I have a personal boundary about doing things socially with married men when their wives are not involved/aware. If I have gotten the wrong impression about your relationship status, it would be great to have a clarification.
If he comes back with the "we have a loveless marriage.. or an arrangement.. whatnot"... I would tell him that unless he is legally separated and on the path to a divorce, you are not interested.. but have a nice life.
Congratulations!!!!!!
Thats an awesome update - yours always are so positive and inspiring
Your DD is as smart as her momma...and choosing well, which is so important. And having the experience of Husbands family, I know how important it is to have that confidence that they will embrace and accept her.
And December weddings are so so cool
literally and figuratively. Ive been to a couple. Black and formal 
Im enjoying the empty nest thing, and sometimes I think "maybe a paying househsare??? NAH". Right before SD18 PP started not coming over, she did a MAJOR clearing of her room, and moved everything around. Its super nice now, and when Im snoring too loud, and keeping him awake, husband will sleep in there (I washed all the linens so no more funky monkey smells) and Ive put a bookcase for my books, and moved plants and candles in there.
Ive just started back at the gym and hitting trails on the weekends, with puppy. He gets me out...
And Ive been looking at weekend jobs, but my weekends are so precious since Im still working full time. Your new job sounds very rewarding. And will help the community :D
Great news
Congratulations to the stb
Congratulations to the stb-newlyweds!
It's a joy to read your updates. You're so positive and strong and self-assured! *give_rose*
I dated someone for a time - we were serious - but his first love was alcohol so I ended it. We reconnected when his sister called to say he was in the hospital from a heart attack, his chances were slim, and he was asking for me. He apologized for ruining our relationship and that, if he lived, he would change his life. He pulled through and made those changes: quit drinking, quit smoking, started exercising. He's a lovely man when he's sober! Renewing a romantic relationship was out of the question (for me), but we've become good friends. It's really nice that you can be on friendly terms with your ex.
Hon, you ROCK!
Hon, I get exhausted just reading about your A-type doin’s; what a ball of energy you are! Can’t tell you how much it delights me to hear of your busyness and happiness after your travails of those last two relationships. You deserve all of the joy that’s visiting your life these days, particularly the grand news of your daughter’s engagement.
Getting toned, losing weight and becoming more attractive have got to be the best esteem builders in a woman’s life! You were already a good-looking gal (as you may recall, I’ve seen your photos) so you must be a guy magnet these days. And, like Jean Brodie, you’re in your prime! Your recent posts are downright uplifting; they always make me smile. ♥️
Congratulations to your DD
Congratulations to your DD and her groom and to you too!!!
It sounds that they have the right stuff and foundation to make a wonderful life togehter and build a solid family. I am not familiar with the Gottmans but it sounds that they get it.
Enjoy your energetic life and the benefits of your health and vitality. You have earned it.
Congrats to your daughter!
Congrats to your daughter! That's awesome.
If you want to easily run off men (if the married ones come knocking) .... ask for some money or tell them you adopted some 4+ kids you need help taking care of......this will send them running
Bwahaha
OMG Lilly, you're so Evil Genious!
La Dulce Vida, so happy to read your updates, and admire your positive energy. I can't wait to hear about your b-day party & the wedding.
Good advice, Lilly!
Or tell them that you can't wait to introduce him to your three brothers, whenever you’re able to drag them away from the gym and the firing range.
Actually, I had three brothers (the eldest passed, sadly) and they were very protective. When they arrived to move me and my belongings from the psychopath, said arsehole was wise enough to make himself scarce.
When I began dating again, the bros all but interrogated my fellas, casting the hairy eyeball (as Rags would say) and making them uneasy. We still laugh about it.
Congratulations on all of
Congratulations on all of this and best of luck to the soon-to-be newlyweds. So wonderful that the families get along well, too! An added PLUS!
You're living a wonderfully healthy life and in addition to your physical attributes, I am sure you are sending out those "I am confident. I am together. I am the whole damn package" vibes! What a great example you are to others.
I look back at last year's holidays and can't believe I was actually losing weight. I started back at the gym after a knee injury had me sidelined for a while, so I've been working out on weight machines, bicycling (indoor and outdoor--mostly indoor), swimming laps, doing the ellipitical machine and going on 4+ mile walks at home when I can. I eat a lot of fruits and vegetables and, of course, it's soup season, so yum. But always give myself some treat days. Nothing like a burger and a beer!
Well done, Mia!
Well done, Mia!
Congrats! He sounds like a
Congrats! He sounds like a fine young man. So happy for your daughter ...
I have had to rethink my approach to fitness ever since hitting perimenopause and gaining weight during the covid lockdowns. I learned a lot from the book "Forever Strong" by Gabrielle Lyon. I'm eating a lot more protein and a lot less sugar and carbohydrates. I don't think I could ever take diet & fitness to the detailed level that she describes but I have incorporated a lot of the fundamentals that she recommends. I think it's working. My waistline is looking pretty good if I don't say so myself. I'm not 20 anymore, not that I'd want to be, but I am happy with how I look. I also would check out Dr. Mary Haver.
Also, I hike a lot! I used to bike a lot an I'd like to get back into that.