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gypsywildone
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gypsywildone
Being a sensible person, you prefer to research any situation before taking action. You don't trust anyone's opinion but your own. You handle your money carefully and accumulate it in small, but secure, increments. That, in particular is so true.
Preferring a more casual appearance, you are more comfortable in jeans and a t-shirt than in a suit. You don't like over dressing for any occasion, although you never look scruffy. Couldn't be more right on!
Variety is the spice of life! You are comfortable in any crowd or situation, and always come away with new friends. True.
You make sure that your possessions will boost your image, no matter whether it's a necessity or not. If one of your friends has it, you must have it as well. This is the only one that is off. WAY off! I don't give 2 shits about image or what other people think, I just like red cars
A good listener. You are comfortable allowing others to take the spotlight and share their adventures. You are protective about your friendship and ensure the best for your friends. Very true of my true friends! In fact, I can't stand people who are always trying to be the center of attention & stealing everyone's thunder.
You are very strong-willed, even bordering on stubborn. You like to take care of yourself before helping others, although you will never let people down. All true
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What is your earliest memory?
by doodle-v ini can remember drinking out of a bottle.
and i remember when i was 2 1/2 my mom carrying me around on her hip at the assembly hall in puyallup wa.
how far back in your life can you remember?
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gypsywildone
I remember a 3 legged dog named Patches that I was maazed by, I must have been about 2. A little mixed dog missing one of his legs, but running around just fine, the neighbor was babysitting it for the lady that sold us our house, & I was 2 and some.
I remember Christmas, when I was 3 & I hit the motherload! All kinds of cool, wonderous presents, & my mom kept telling me to open the big box, but I saved it for last, & it was a big, way cool doll. Thankfully, I have 2 old albums of pictures of all this & of that time period in my life, & the woods I roamed.
Around that same time, I was always outside, hated being inside (I'm still the same), & I used to get up earlier than my parents & go outside with the German Shepard. The old lady down the hill would walk her collie & ask me if my parents knew I was out there in the rain, & I always said yes. She would go in & phone my mother, & that would spoil my rain party. But I would just go right back outside again, they had a hard time keeping me in all bottled up
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Do You Need Praise From Others To Feel Validated?
by minimus inis that what makes you feel good about yourself?
can you take criticism without taking it personal?
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gypsywildone
I hope I was Mac ( I can't figure out which one is the little guy that blushes)
But really, once you let other people determine your worth & self esteem, you will be extremely unhappy. Once you start trying to please other people instead of knowing who you are & being happy, you might become a nervous wreck! If you even figure out what other people want, they will move the measuring stick, guaranteed. It's better to know who you are & what you want, & become s self contained person.
And if a person actually NEEDS this board for "unconditional love & validation", well, that 's just lacking. Sure, the people with common experiences are nice to find, & sometimes boucing things off people to get a different perspective can be productive, but you have to get your love from within, to start with. Then it goes out into the world, & it all comes back to you.
Yes Mac, I think we are on the same positive page & upswing in life. Be Here Now.
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Do You Need Praise From Others To Feel Validated?
by minimus inis that what makes you feel good about yourself?
can you take criticism without taking it personal?
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gypsywildone
Not at all. There have been times in life where I have run a decision by close friends of mine, whose judgment I trusted, but I get my "strokes" internally. The minute one starts depending on other people for reinforcement of what one's gut instinct tells them, game over!
Once you start depending on external influences & opinions, you diminish yourself as a person. I highly doubt anyone is floating around the internet or this board to obtain "validation", & if they are, something must be terribly lacking in their home life or their internal psyche in general, and they will find themselves disappointed.
Criticism? If it is from a source that I respect, I will consider it. As for personal attacks, see Minimus thread a few days ago, those I don't pay attention to or trouble myself with.
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MY BEST FRIEND KILLED ON A MOTORWAY IN ENGLAND LAST MON
by nightwarrior inmy friend was killed last week on a motorway 250 miles from home while visiting his girlfriend .
a 44 ton lorry on the opposite side of the motorway crashed through the steel barrier and demolished 2 cars .
therfore 2 familys lost there loved one, my friend left 3 children aged 18 years upwards , .
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gypsywildone
So sorry to hear that! Big hugs to you & I am wishing you the strength & courage to get through this.
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Loathing Reflex
by czarofmischief init has struck me lately that i probably have a lot of unresolved issues.
shocker, i know.. but what i am going to toss out to you is a possible scenario, a concept i haven't read about before.
one of frannie's comments got me thinking about it.. my anger and irritation is a constant.
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gypsywildone
This is when I really enjoy this site. People trying to get healthy & other people trying to offer suggestions.
Terry, I have been reading your posts, very interesting & thought provoking I love reading stuff posted by someone with something to SAY!
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Fearing the Pain
by rockhound inafter the death of her witness father, a dear friend of ours told us her mother, in deep depression, said "this wasn't supposed to happen.the new system should have come by now" .
depression is not unique to this heart broken sister.
a witness in our old hall was out in service one day with four pioneer sisters.
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gypsywildone
Awesome post Rockhound! And applicable to many situations in the lives of many people. It can be self medicated with alcohol or substances & distractions, but it isn't going away until it's dealt with. Better to do the work & LIVE!
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When you're happy, the whole world smiles with you...
by LittleToe in.
spread some cheer, with a simple smile.. you know you want to.. you'll be ever so happy....
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gypsywildone
Hey...funny you should mention this as I had to remind myself of that very saying yesterday. The majority of peoples "gloominess" is created by the person. A persons life could seem like it was in the gutter....but if they won the lottery for a few million, 99% of their problems would seem weak. Not that money is always the problem....it's just people need some spice in their life. Spice can also be created in your head if you know how to do it.
He's a Gumbgenius!
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UPDATE: Good News About Nancy . . .
by Corvin injust stopping in to say hi and i?m ok. thanks to those who sent concerned emails.. update on nancy: she is going through counseling at a voluntary facility where she will remain for another 1.5 weeks.
we visit her often and she is very homesick by now.
she is looking forward to a fresh start, which we are all working hard to give her.
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gypsywildone
Corvin, we have been on pins & needles! Everyone was thinking about you & your family. Now it seems you are making great progress! You are a great dad Corvin!