"Singleness is a gift" is actually a lie?

[bèlla]

I smile and greet joggers and cyclists in the park when coming across them but there's been little chance to socialize so far and not one has ever approached me to chat (except in the streets when I'm cycling on the way to the park which ironically, isn't the the ideal place for a long chat).

It will happen eventually. After a while you run across the same people and the greetings are more informal and conversations follow. I saw regulars when I used to walk and looked forward to it. One was a caretaker for an estate in the area. I'd bump into her during her smoking breaks and she was always friendly.

I'm even wearing proper workout clothes this time, mixing the good branded ones gifted to me and the really cheap ones I bought you can't tell the difference from the expensive branded ones. At least I'm not getting snubbed anymore. I did notice nobody else is chatting with one another unless they're couples.

How cool. It makes a difference. I remember when I purchased cold gear and cleats for my shoes for the ice. It boosted my morale. I'm one of those people who prefers venture out during the fall and winter. It's the best time to exercise outdoors and it's not as crowded.

I've been noticing it for a long time now. I never looked into it but always suspected they're doing it for nefarious purposes like mind control. I observed a similar pattern in the Bible.

I didn't know about it until I stumbled on a site that talked about symbols. I became of aware of things hiding in plain sight. Sometimes they're signaling to one another. They do that through colors, numbers, hand gestures and signs. Sometimes it's subliminal and meant to lessen your defenses or opposition to things that conflict with your values. Other times it's meant to acquaint you with a phenomenon on the horizon. When it occurs you'll accept it or won't be surprised because of the conditioning.

The Civil War movie is a good example. They're priming us for unrest where we turn on one another and kill foreigners. The number one topic you're hearing about is migrants for a reason.

I tagged you on the thread with the 6-6-6 article. No one picked up on the symbolism or the irony of a slogan that didn't exist beforehand. But I looked at the date and the moon cycle and I think it's a ritual. The article was posted on the 16th during the phase when plans are refined and the next day was a full moon and eclipse.

We're also in the ember months which is connected to fire and decapitation. The color associated with this period is orange. Notice the images. Everything around the 'preferred male' is that hue and he's the destroyer.

The end result of the slogan would be anger, frustration, depression, abandonment or escape. If you can't have the one you want you'd turn to what's available and that's pornography. When you're using that medium you're creating soul ties. Which could result in a spirit marriage that hinders relationships and children.

That's why we need to know this. The devil doesn't speak our language he has his own. If you understand what you see you'll know how to pray against it. Things like this will drive some to suicide because they feel hopeless and that's probably the plan.

~bella

 

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It will happen eventually. After a while you run across the same people and the greetings are more informal and conversations follow. I saw regulars when I used to walk and looked forward to it. One was a caretaker for an estate in the area. I'd bump into her during her smoking breaks and she was always friendly.

I thought it would and if I keep consistent but so far, I haven't been seeing familiar faces. It's different people each time. Maybe I haven't been there long enough or not everyone who lives there exercise on Saturday all the time.

How cool. It makes a difference. I remember when I purchased cold gear and cleats for my shoes for the ice. It boosted my morale. I'm one of those people who prefers venture out during the fall and winter. It's the best time to exercise outdoors and it's not as crowded.

That's true. Sometimes, I like crowded because I rarely get to see other people.

I didn't know about it until I stumbled on a site that talked about symbols. I became of aware of things hiding in plain sight. Sometimes they're signaling to one another. They do that through colors, numbers, hand gestures and signs. Sometimes it's subliminal and meant to lessen your defenses or opposition to things that conflict with your values. Other times it's meant to acquaint you with a phenomenon on the horizon. When it occurs you'll accept it or won't be surprised because of the conditioning.

The Civil War movie is a good example. They're priming us for unrest where we turn on one another and kill foreigners. The number one topic you're hearing about is migrants for a reason.

I tagged you on the thread with the 6-6-6 article. No one picked up on the symbolism or the irony of a slogan that didn't exist beforehand. But I looked at the date and the moon cycle and I think it's a ritual. The article was posted on the 16th during the phase when plans are refined and the next day was a full moon and eclipse.

We're also in the ember months which is connected to fire and decapitation. The color associated with this period is orange. Notice the images. Everything around the 'preferred male' is that hue and he's the destroyer.

The end result of the slogan would be anger, frustration, depression, abandonment or escape. If you can't have the one you want you'd turn to what's available and that's pornography. When you're using that medium you're creating soul ties. Which could result in a spirit marriage that hinders relationships and children.

That's why we need to know this. The devil doesn't speak our language he has his own. If you understand what you see you'll know how to pray against it. Things like this will drive some to suicide because they feel hopeless and that's probably the plan.

Fortunately, these topics don't make me feel bad maybe because it has very little relevance in my circumstances. Despite having deep financial problems myself, I still don't believe you need to be making 6 figures to tick someone's checklist.

That every woman (if not, most) is looking for six-figure salary guy or would only date a six figure salary guy would be a lie to me. I just don't believe it. Things aren't that bleak.

I think the system just wants guys to adopt a high risk attitude towards money because ironically, it generates more money for the few minority and further fuels the divide.

Ironically, women do seem attracted to guys who are risk-takers. But you can be a risk-taker in something else other than money like becoming a risk-taker for the Lord or to help people or even in sports/adventure.

I've been suicidal but not for these reasons. They're mainly of things that are personal to me and isn't relevant to anybody else. Past traumas, self-blame/guilt, mostly. This is why I often talk about not putting the blame entirely on ourselves as a matter of the truth and also because it's destructive belief. We can still pick ourselves up when we fall but without blaming ourselves when we fall.

 

[bèlla]

I thought it would and if I keep consistent but so far, I haven't been seeing familiar faces. It's different people each time. Maybe I haven't been there long enough or not everyone who lives there exercise on Saturday all the time.

Saturdays bring out more people and it could depend on the time. Especially if they have errands or other things to do. In that case, most get it done early so they'll have the day to themselves.

That's true. Sometimes, I like crowded because I rarely get to see other people.

I've come to prefer that too. I used to like solitary walks but there were a few instances when I felt my safety could be compromised. One day I was near the zoo and didn't notice 2 large dogs behind a building laying down. I was focused on the area I wanted to walk around and saw them out of corner of my eye. I immediately started praying and calmed myself so I didn't attract their attention. They didn't look friendly and they weren't restrained but never moved or barked. That was the Lord's doing.

Fortunately, these topics don't make me feel bad maybe because it has very little relevance in my circumstances. Despite having deep financial problems myself, I still don't believe you need to be making 6 figures to tick someone's checklist.

I don't believe the article. When you want to get attention you publish in the Post because a lot of people read it. They want to get the word out and manipulate both. Have women add the slogan and make men paranoid about their prospects. This is the next rung in the gender war.

That every woman (if not, most) is looking for six-figure salary guy or would only date a six figure salary guy would be a lie to me. I just don't believe it. Things aren't that bleak.

Most men don't earn that much. That's statistically proven. The same holds true for women. It's a small demographic and you have to consider the location and cost of living. You need more resources to live in some areas and less in others.

The people genuinely in that camp are high wage earners desiring the same or want a lifestyle that requires more discretionary income. There's more competition in the second group than the first. And it's easier to meet men in that position because of your work, connections, etc. You're not limited to the internet or viewed with suspicion.

I think the system just wants guys to adopt a high risk attitude towards money because ironically, it generates more money for the few minority and further fuels the divide.

The layoffs have begun and they're not getting more money. People aren't changing jobs like they were before because companies are downsizing their workforce. I posted something earlier in the conspiracy forum about restaurant workers. They're replacing several positions with robots and the one in the article filled three roles.

Ironically, women do seem attracted to guys who are risk-takers. But you can be a risk-taker in something else other than money.

It depends on the risk and their ability to execute. You can be a risk taker with no ability to pull it off. Or someone with a lot of ideas who lacks the leadership skills to put it in motion. When a man says something like that you have to ask where he applied it and how it turned out.

Dating wise, many will have to go back to the drawing board. The majority will have to take looks off the table and focus on character if they want to be partnered. Hyper masculinity is being promoted by the media and that's the image that's going to be in their face. Which may require time at the gym and different attire. You don't need a new wardrobe but there should be differences in the way you look (hair, style and cut of clothes) as opposed to someone older.

If you're struggling to meet someone an image consultant is a good investment. They help improve your appearance which may increase your confidence.

~bella

 

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Saturdays bring out more people and it could depend on the time. Especially if they have errands or other things to do. In that case, most get it done early so they'll have the day to themselves.

I always get out in the morning most of the time and so far, I haven't seen the same face twice.

I've come to prefer that too. I used to like solitary walks but there were a few instances when I felt my safety could be compromised. One day I was near the zoo and didn't notice 2 large dogs behind a building laying down. I was focused on the area I wanted to walk around and saw them out of corner of my eye. I immediately started praying and calmed myself so I didn't attract their attention. They didn't look friendly and they weren't restrained but never moved or barked. That was the Lord's doing.

Good thing for you. There's lots of dogs where I live and in the park I skate. So far, only the tiny ones have tried to attack me.

It's a small demographic and you have to consider the location and cost of living.

It defeats the purpose of having six figure income only to spend it all on the high cost of living. Perhaps people should pay more attention to the net income after taxes and living expenses.

It depends on the risk and their ability to execute. You can be a risk taker with no ability to pull it off. Or someone with a lot of ideas who lacks the leadership skills to put it in motion. When a man says something like that you have to ask where he applied it and how it turned out.

The ones were you're putting your life at risk regardless of the outcome seems to attract women. Maybe it's showing up in the face somehow due to the adrenaline rush. Just my observation.

The nice guys often complain about this that "bad boys" are drawing the women away from them.

Hyper masculinity is being promoted by the media and that's the image that's going to be in their face. Which may require time at the gym and different attire.

To be honest, the physical aspect of it looks good. And to be fair, it does require hard, physical work. There is no cheat and there's no drug, nor surgery that will eliminate the hard work involved.

The fact that almost anyone who isn't physically disabled can do it because it's simple and uncomplicated, is probably a good way to communicate you are willing to work hard on things that needed work.

If you're struggling to meet someone an image consultant is a good investment. They help improve your appearance which may increase your confidence.

I haven't been struggling so far. However, the women I'm attracted to tends to be unsophisticated. She can be extremely forgiving for any imperfections I have and I do attract them.

I just don't have the time and resources to date these days.

 

[bèlla]

I always get out in the morning most of the time and so far, I haven't seen the same face twice.

Maybe that isn't a popular day for exercise for regulars. But it keeps things interesting and insures you see someone new frequently.

Good thing for you. There's lots of dogs where I live and in the park I skate. So far, only the tiny ones have tried to attack me.

I had a bad experience on the farm. We were working at a shelter and the company provided services free of charge in exchange for use of the land. Everything we grew was theirs to keep. They had a steady influx of fruits and vegetables free of charge.

The facility was for battered women and their children and they had a dog. He was supposed to be locked up when we were there. I needed to go into the area where he was and I asked if he was restrained and the guy was blasé. I asked someone else and he said I think so. They were nonchalant to their detriment.

I unlocked the gate and my gut told me to leave it open. I didn't take the mower in. I wanted to make sure the dog was secure. He came bounding around the corner and started barking furiously. I said oh blank and turned around and ran.

My hands were shaking as I tried to get the lock back on and I was concerned that he might bite me while I did but he never moved. He stood in one spot and barked. When I went to the group they asked what was wrong and I told them what happened. I mentioned it to the lead and she said we'd speak to the director when we got back.

She brought me in her office and asked what happened and was horrified when I told her. It was a pit bull and she owned the breed and understood the danger I was in when I ran more than I did. She said you could have been mauled to death. I had a bruise on my arm from hitting the fence when I ran. I told her it was okay.

I'd spoken to others and they recounted experiences and I shared them when we met. It wasn't the first time. We returned to the facility an hour later and the director went inside. We never heard what happened but I learned later on they cancelled the contract. It was a christian shelter.

My aunt was furious and said they knew if I'd been harmed they'd have a lawsuit. She told me the Lord protected me and the director alluded to the same. She said it's not in their nature to do that. If you run they'll pounce. Perhaps an angel prevented him from doing so.

It defeats the purpose of having six figure income only to spend it all on the high cost of living. Perhaps people should pay more attention to the net income after taxes and living expenses.

For some it's relative. There are things you'll find in certain areas that aren't available elsewhere. Most people with higher incomes prioritize education and extra curricular experiences for their chikdren. The best schools are on the east coast and they're expensive.

I don't care about the cost of living per se. My primary concern is safety. I don't want to be in an area with protests and civil unrest or one that attracts them. I'm not saving money by leaving the city. The cost are pretty relative. We'll get more space and a garden with room for dogs.

The ones were you're putting your life at risk regardless of the outcome seems to attract women. Maybe it's showing up in the face somehow due to the adrenaline rush. Just my observation.

That doesn't apply across the board. At least not in that context. Women who are attracted to the men you described aren't typically the ones looking for high wage earners or things some complain about. I have no interest in my husband risking his life for anyone besides his family. He can nurture his adrenaline through hobbies and finance. That's the perspective of the other lot.

The nice guys often complain about this that "bad boys" are drawing the women away from them.

The women are bored and too polite to say so. He's unexciting. She doesn't necessarily crave a bad boy and I'd posit it's really an issue with his masculine expression that bothers her. She needs someone more rugged or hyper masculine to sate her. That's what the bad boy has in spades hence the attraction.

Confidence has a similar energy. When paired with masculinity and the right attire and deportment it's irresistible.

To be honest, the physical aspect of it looks good. And to be fair, it does require hard, physical work. There is no cheat and there's no drug, nor surgery that will eliminate the hard work involved.

The fact that almost anyone who isn't physically disabled can do it because it's simple and uncomplicated, is probably a good way to communicate you are willing to work hard on things that needed work.

I feel the same about beautification and liken the process to sculpture. Molding the body to your specifications and discovering its nuances and how to enhance them is exciting. That isn't something you hear after a certain point. Typically marriage and children. It's like something switches off and she enters a phase and puts it on the back burner or stops caring.

I've always felt that beauty is a service to oneself and your spouse. She's his greatest possession and she gives little attention to the thing that pleases him. How unfortunate.

I haven't been struggling so far. However, the women I'm attracted to tends to be unsophisticated. She can be extremely forgiving for any imperfections I have and I do attract them.

I just don't have the time and resources to date these days.

I'm a suit and tie girl. I love a polished man and we match. I learned a long time ago that men who care about their appearance are more likely to invest in hers and keep her looking good. They'll ask about your diet, fitness, sleeping habits and routines. And the reinforcement helps.

~bella

 

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Maybe that isn't a popular day for exercise for regulars. But it keeps things interesting and insures you see someone new frequently.

Sunday morning seems like a better day for regulars but we're on church on Sunday mornings. I prefer morning church due to light traffic and no lines at the grocery store.

My aunt was furious and said they knew if I'd been harmed they'd have a lawsuit. She told me the Lord protected me and the director alluded to the same. She said it's not in their nature to do that. If you run they'll pounce. Perhaps an angel prevented him from doing so.

Thank God for that. I never saw dangerous breeds of dogs yet. I only heard my cousin owned one but never saw it.

I don't care about the cost of living per se. My primary concern is safety. I don't want to be in an area with protests and civil unrest or one that attracts them. I'm not saving money by leaving the city. The cost are pretty relative. We'll get more space and a garden with room for dogs.

I think there are still safe places with affordable cost of living. USA is a huge place.

I can say the same in my country. Without our huge debt, we actually have good options available.

That doesn't apply across the board. At least not in that context. Women who are attracted to the men you described aren't typically the ones looking for high wage earners or things some complain about. I have no interest in my husband risking his life for anyone besides his family. He can nurture his adrenaline through hobbies and finance. That's the perspective of the other lot.

I didn't mean you have to be a hero to someone else (although I'm not against it either because it's actually Biblical).

True. It can be through hobbies. Taking risks in finance is given. But I think taking risks in potentially dangerous hobbies seem to produce the same effect as well.

I have two dangerous hobbies at the moment, cycling and skating. I only read about it somewhere that women can smell risk takers but it's absolutely not the reason at all why I'm cycling and skating. For me it's purely health and therapeutic purposes. Strangely, it seems to have an effect on women around me. Especially in the church and public spaces even when I'm wearing trucker clothes - loose flannel shirt, jeans, and hiking shoes. I can definitely tell everybody else dresses better than me, yet women kept giving me signs. In my sister's church, one of them, still in her teens is always excited to talk to me, always staring at me. Just crazy about me but I'm not going for it because I'm over twice her age. It's just ridiculous. I'm actually keeping my distance even though she's really pretty. I strongly doubt her parents would be ok even with simple friendship. I'd think they'd kill me if that happens and I'm not going to take it against them if they did.

The place I skate is also very upscale and diplomats from all over the world live in the area. I often seem to have white expats staring at me. Displaying attention that is above average. Or maybe they're staking me out, who knows.

I feel the same about beautification and liken the process to sculpture. Molding the body to your specifications and discovering its nuances and how to enhance them is exciting. That isn't something you hear after a certain point. Typically marriage and children. It's like something switches off and she enters a phase and puts it on the back burner or stops caring.

I've always felt that beauty is a service to oneself and your spouse. She's his greatest possession and she gives little attention to the thing that pleases him. How unfortunate.

I treat it purely for health and spiritual purposes

Ironically, it's even Biblical. Deny yourself and carry your cross. Do those two things and impossible to become overweight.

I'm a suit and tie girl. I love a polished man and we match. I learned a long time ago that men who care about their appearance are more likely to invest in hers and keep her looking good. They'll ask about your diet, fitness, sleeping habits and routines. And the reinforcement helps.

Suit and tie isn't big on our culture. It's originally been a white European thing and I'm not European nor white. We have our own traditional formal attire and it's a lot simpler.

I don't feel comfortable wearing the traditional clothing of another culture unless I'm in a play or acting / pretending or required by my job.

I did used to wear suit and tie to work because it was required of my job when I used to work in the Middle East as office secretary. For many cultural reasons, they can't tire female secretaries even if they badly want to so they hire male secretaries instead.

 

[bèlla]

Sunday morning seems like a better day for regulars but we're on church on Sunday mornings. I prefer morning church due to light traffic and no lines at the grocery store.

That makes sense. I walked on the weekends and enjoyed the crowd. But it was more peaceful during the week. Do you do your shopping on Sunday?

Thank God for that. I never saw dangerous breeds of dogs yet. I only heard my cousin owned one but never saw it.

What breeds are common where you are?

I think there are still safe places with affordable cost of living. USA is a huge place.

Things are changing in America due to the migrants, cost of living, job loss and other factors. You can't rely on a place to remain unchanged that's affordable. It will attract others desiring the same and they may not be good neighbors.

When an economic downturn is underway it's better to be in an area with more discretionary income. The crime is lower and there's a greater police presence. You don't have to worry about your neighbors. I can't look over my shoulder where I live. I have to be comfortable.

True. It can be through hobbies. Taking risks in finance is given. But I think taking risks in potentially dangerous hobbies seem to produce the same effect as well.

That may be the case for some. But I'm practical and my self-preservation is great. There are things you do when you're unattached that you think twice about when you're married with a family. There's people relying on you and you scale it back.

Strangely, it seems to have an effect on women around me. Especially in the church and public spaces even when I'm wearing trucker clothes - loose flannel shirt, jeans, and hiking shoes. I can definitely tell everybody else dresses better than me, yet women kept giving me signs.

It's probably the hair. It gives you a different vibe. Not quite hipster and not clean cut. Something in between.

The place I skate is also very upscale and diplomats from all over the world live in the area. I often seem to have white expats staring at me. Displaying attention that is above average. Or maybe they're staking me out, who knows.

We don't typically see people figuring skating outdoors except on ice. That may be the case in other countries. You probably intrigue them.

Suit and tie isn't big on our culture. It's originally been a white European thing and I'm not European nor white. We have our own traditional formal attire and it's a lot simpler.

I don't feel comfortable wearing the traditional clothing of another culture unless I'm in a play or acting / pretending or required by my job.

It's good you honor your traditions. I wish more women followed suit.

I like geishas but I wouldn't dress like that outdoors. I'd look like I'm cosplaying and that's disrespectful.

I did used to wear suit and tie to work because it was required of my job when I used to work in the Middle East as office secretary. For many cultural reasons, they can't tire female secretaries even if they badly want to so they hire male secretaries instead.

Why can't they hire them?

~bella

 

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That makes sense. I walked on the weekends and enjoyed the crowd. But it was more peaceful during the week. Do you do your shopping on Sunday?

I go out on Sunday afternoon instead. Our family has been doing groceries on Sundays for many years, including many other members of our church.

What breeds are common where you are?

Small and medium dog breeds. The ones that are allowed on condos. There has been large dog breeds but none that are aggressive. The only aggressive dog breeds I've come across in the streets are highly trained K-9 units (Malinois breed) and are virtually harmless.

Things are changing in America due to the migrants, cost of living, job loss and other factors. You can't rely on a place to remain unchanged that's affordable. It will attract others desiring the same and they may not be good neighbors.

When an economic downturn is underway it's better to be in an area with more discretionary income. The crime is lower and there's a greater police presence. You don't have to worry about your neighbors. I can't look over my shoulder where I live. I have to be comfortable.

That's too bad. I was thinking of places that are cold and high up in the mountains. Since most of the migrants are coming from tropical climates, it isn't surprising to find that many of them hate the cold and will avoid cold places. Unless you hate the cold yourself.

That may be the case for some. But I'm practical and my self-preservation is great. There are things you do when you're unattached that you think twice about when you're married with a family. There's people relying on you and you scale it back.

I totally get it. My sister tells me the same thing. I'm taking care of mom but I guess it's not the same as having your own kid.

We don't always have to follow our convictions. The Lord allows some slack. I think you know where my convictions stand but I can't guarantee I'll be able commit to them if given the opportunity.

It's probably the hair. It gives you a different vibe. Not quite hipster and not clean cut. Something in between.

I can actually cut my own hair and give myself a good clean cut if I wanted to but for some strange and weird reason, I haven't had a single migraine since I allowed my hair to grow long and my immune system got really better as well.

My hair does have strange qualities. Putting hair styling products on it like gel, wax, mousse, oil, will give me migraine even I avoided getting any of these products on the scalp and only applying them to the tips of my hair. It happens 100% of the time even if I prayed about it because I'm attending a wedding and I need my hair styled. It doesn't work. God doesn't grant me immunity from hair styling products. It seems he doesn't want me to use them.

But NOT cutting my hair and growing it long I only found out this year. It's a huge revelation that my overall health is connected to my hair and I should keep it long. I think I'll only grow it long enough to tie at the back so I don't look too unkempt or eventually learn to braid my own hair. No facial hair though because I don't like the hipster style and I don't have full beard.

We don't typically see people figuring skating outdoors except on ice. That may be the case in other countries. You probably intrigue them.

I never practice my figure skating drills on parks and on the streets. I'm not yet brave enough to do so

Out on the streets and parks, the only skating moves I do are those you might see in ice hockey.

It's good you honor your traditions. I wish more women followed suit.

I like geishas but I wouldn't dress like that outdoors. I'd look like I'm cosplaying and that's disrespectful.

I do but I also respect the wisdom of "When in Rome, do as the Romans do".

When I'm in another country, I'll wear what is deemed most appropriate. If formal events mean wearing coat and tie then I'll wear coat and tie.

I just find it out-of-place in my country for formal events to require coat and tie. It only reflects "colonial mentality" and is a negative thing.

Why can't they hire them?

When I worked in Saudi back in 2015, women were not allowed to hold many jobs. They weren't even allowed to drive nor have high education. It was required of their religious laws as a Muslim country.

However, now I think they have allowed women to drive and hold jobs. A lot has changed since 2015.

 

[bèlla]

I go out on Sunday afternoon instead. Our family has been doing groceries on Sundays for many years, including many other members of our church.

That's a nice tradition. Our stores are busy on the weekend and we go during the day for a better experience. The employees are happier.

Small and medium dog breeds. The ones that are allowed on condos. There has been large dog breeds but none that are aggressive. The only aggressive dog breeds I've come across in the streets are highly trained K-9 units (Malinois breed) and are virtually harmless.

I'm familiar with the breed. I used to watch dog shows in the past. Aggressive breeds weren't popular long ago. We had german shepherds and dobermans for protection.

That's too bad. I was thinking of places that are cold and high up in the mountains. Since most of the migrants are coming from tropical climates, it isn't surprising to find that many of them hate the cold and will avoid cold places. Unless you hate the cold yourself.

They were taken to various locations. Some moved elsewhere once they exhausted their time in the shelters or were given incentives to leave. But many remain.

We don't always have to follow our convictions. The Lord allows some slack. I think you know where my convictions stand but I can't guarantee I'll be able commit to them if given the opportunity.

I used to think about hang gliding and jumping from a plane but it no longer appeals. I view the risk differently in light of my goals and responsibilities. If something goes awry can I live with it? If I can't I refrain.

I can actually cut my own hair and give myself a good clean cut if I wanted to but for some strange and weird reason, I haven't had a single migraine since I allowed my hair to grow long and my immune system got really better as well.

I learned how to cut my hair by being a hair model in my twenties. It was a well-known salon and they're really good. When you walk out you look like a commercial and I love that. I cut it short a few years ago. It was long and would tangle and gave me headaches. I'm retraining it now and allowing it to grow.

Why do you think your immune system improved?

My hair does have strange qualities. Putting hair styling products on it like gel, wax, mousse, oil, will give me migraine even I avoided getting any of these products on the scalp and only applying them to the tips of my hair.

There's a lot of chemicals in hair products. We went shampoo free for a while and switched to items that were silicone and paraben free. That's probably the issue.

No facial hair though because I don't like the hipster style and I don't have full beard.

You have a youthful face. A beard would detract from that. It looks nice on some but I prefer a clean shaven look.

I never practice my figure skating drills on parks and on the streets. I'm not yet brave enough to do so

I thought you were twirling on the streets! ~lol

Once you start doing tricks you should have a donation box. You may earn some money.

When I worked in Saudi back in 2015, women were not allowed to hold many jobs. They weren't even allowed to drive nor have high education. It was required of their religious laws as a Muslim country.

However, now I think they have allowed women to drive and hold jobs. A lot has changed since 2015.

Things are changing for women and that's a plus. Oppression isn't the Lord's way on either side.

I saw this yesterday and it's a parody of Nara Smith. A famous model on Tik-Tok. She's cosplaying her while contemplating her husband. It's hilarious and spot on. When a woman is mistreated she never forgets. Sometimes to her detriment. ;-)

~bella

https://www.tiktok.com/video/7403448714964110635

 

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I'm familiar with the breed. I used to watch dog shows in the past. Aggressive breeds weren't popular long ago. We had german shepherds and dobermans for protection.

Social media is responsible for it.

I used to think about hang gliding and jumping from a plane but it no longer appeals. I view the risk differently in light of my goals and responsibilities. If something goes awry can I live with it? If I can't I refrain.

I used to think of buying/building a "kit" plane IF (a big IF getting out of poverty in the first place) I get rich enough to afford one or design my own kit plane and build it myself. But having spent lots of time, lots of unintended crashes in flying school simulator, I realized that flying is just dangerous.

Privately owned planes (hang gliding probably counts as some of them have engines) are the most dangerous with highest accident rates.

There's a lot of chemicals in hair products. We went shampoo free for a while and switched to items that were silicone and paraben free. That's probably the issue.

Shampoo doesn't cause issues with me. But strangely, all hair-styling products do even if I only apply the product at the tips of my hair and never in contact with the scalp.

You have a youthful face. A beard would detract from that. It looks nice on some but I prefer a clean shaven look.

Thanks. Facial hair looks good if you don't have bald spots on where the facial hair is and having a full beard. I got none of those so for me, shaving facial hair everyday is mandatory. And facial hair probably looks annoying on a youthful face.

I thought you were twirling on the streets! ~lol

Once you start doing tricks you should have a donation box. You may earn some money.

Donation box is not allowed in the upscale places I skate. It isn't New York. They have police on patrol and many foreign diplomats like those working for CIA and MI:6 live in the place. The other two places I exercise is about the same situation. The presence of foreign diplomats makes these places safe and adequately maintained.

I can still figure skate and form a crowd if I could. I can even bring someone to take video of me at the chance of the video making some money with thousands of hits. But I'm not going to do it because I feel uneasy posting videos of me. An ominous feeling if you may. Not because I'm embarrassed to do it. Just my observation that popular influencers and famous celebrities seem to have something weird happen to them in a bad way.

I think it's the skates making me attractive to women. Because when I'm wearing my skates, I become 6 ft tall!

Although I've been wearing skates a lot more often now even just to visit our mailbox, throw the garbage out, receive parcels where I have to use the elevator while sometimes carrying heavy items on skates. NOT to attract women but to improve skating confidence.

I saw this yesterday and it's a parody of Nara Smith. A famous model on Tik-Tok. She's cosplaying her while contemplating her husband. It's hilarious and spot on. When a woman is mistreated she never forgets. Sometimes to her detriment. ;-)

Why men and women don't get along so well!

 

[timewerx]

I learned how to cut my hair by being a hair model in my twenties. It was a well-known salon and they're really good. When you walk out you look like a commercial and I love that. I cut it short a few years ago. It was long and would tangle and gave me headaches. I'm retraining it now and allowing it to grow.

You must have a real nice hair to be a hair model. Cutting your own hair is a hard skill to learn. I think it's a lot harder than cutting someone else's hair.

Not because you can't see your own head but cutting your own hair through a mirror also mirrors your hand movements and appear to move in opposite to what you're trying to do. First time I did it with scissors, I nearly stabbed myself!

It took me a year to get decent at it because I was only cutting once or twice a month. It's mostly muscle-memory especially with the mirrors. Ironically, in a way, it's like skating. The moment you skate backwards, you must do everything in reverse to achieve balance.

Why do you think your immune system improved?

I used to be very susceptible to diarrhea when the food I ate is even very lightly spoiled or very lightly contaminated.

Not anymore. Maybe it's just a coincidence when I decided to grow my hair long.

I've been drinking less water too. I think the practice can produce more concentrated and stronger stomach acids which may kill disease causing bacteria.

 

[bèlla]

You must have a real nice hair to be a hair model. Cutting your own hair is a hard skill to learn. I think it's a lot harder than cutting someone else's hair.

It's unique for my ethnicity which provides greater latitude for certain processes that would be impossible or harmful. The company I worked with pioneered precision cuts. I watched them do it and asked questions and did hair in my teens. I wanted to go to cosmetology school but my mother wouldn't permit it. I was always adept at doing hair and makeup because of my interest in fashion.

Not because you can't see your own head but cutting your own hair through a mirror also mirrors your hand movements and appear to move in opposite to what you're trying to do. First time I did it with scissors, I nearly stabbed myself!

Eek! That isn't comfortable. Is it easier now? I used to cut my daughter's hair until she was old enough to go to a salon. Three to four is the norm in our area. I gave her a pageboy which turned into a bob as it lengthened. She never liked fussy styles.

I've been drinking less water too. I think the practice can produce more concentrated and stronger stomach acids which may kill disease causing bacteria.

How so? Gut health is a popular topic now. We accomplish it through good ingredients and fermented foods. Sauerkraut, kombucha, kimchi, kefir etc. make a positive difference. I drink a lot of water and it's my beverage of choice. It's good for the skin and bladder.

~bella

 

[timewerx]

It's unique for my ethnicity which provides greater latitude for certain processes that would be impossible or harmful. The company I worked with pioneered precision cuts. I watched them do it and asked questions and did hair in my teens. I wanted to go to cosmetology school but my mother wouldn't permit it. I was always adept at doing hair and makeup because of my interest in fashion.

Sounds like your calling.

Eek! That isn't comfortable. Is it easier now? I used to cut my daughter's hair until she was old enough to go to a salon. Three to four is the norm in our area. I gave her a pageboy which turned into a bob as it lengthened. She never liked fussy styles.

I stopped using scissors entirely and just used hair clipper that is a lot safer. I have zero experience cutting someone else's hair. Never tried salon styles because it's best done with scissors. Eventually, I am going to learn to use scissors if I'm going to maintain longer hair length.

I haven't cut my hair even once this year. I'm going to get it long enough to make a proper samurai bun and then just maintain the length from then on. Right now, it's just long enough to make a "Samurai Pigtail" in order to keep the hair at the sides tied up too (just not enough length to include the sides in just one bun). I look like a border collie dog and mom seems to like it probably because she loves dogs.

This is one big gift of being single is you are free to experiment all kinds of hairstyles without meeting any heavy opposition from anyone!

How so? Gut health is a popular topic now. We accomplish it through good ingredients and fermented foods. Sauerkraut, kombucha, kimchi, kefir etc. make a positive difference. I drink a lot of water and it's my beverage of choice. It's good for the skin and bladder.

Water dilutes stomach acids which is less ideal for digestion. It's probably best to time your drinking after meals. Not before, nor during meals.

One way to naturally ferment food in the gut is to slow down movement of food in the gut. Basically, eating less in quantity or volume. Not necessarily cutting down on nutrients. You can eat nutrient-dense foods to compensate for reduced volume of meals. In the chance you maybe drinking too much fluids, cutting back on fluid intake would also help slow down food movement. Reducing fiber in the diet can also slow down food movement. It's probably a bigger deal for vegans to eat fermented foods because their fiber-rich diet would lead to faster movement of food in the gut.