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[DragonFox91]

Some feel it is. I don’t do yoga. I studied Hinduism and Buddhism. I know what the gestures mean.

Ugh, Buddhism. I feel a lot of "Christians" go over to that.

A brace could help. It forces you to remain upright and strengthen your back in the process. It might be a good idea in the interim. You wear it under your clothes.

I didn't know it helps strengthen your back? You'd think it wouldn't.

Figurative you.




Adjust the range and see what happens. Younger women are more discriminating. I have one at home. She’s like a younger me. Kind of frightening.



Of course. I’m no expert on Christian dating. I tried that approach and its too frustrating. I know what works and that’s what I do now.

I've always done better w/ women who are older than me, no matter what age I am. More mature, I guess. Oh well, issue right now is meeting single women.

You tried initiating & it was too frustrating?

 

[DragonFox91]

Ugh, I've been wanting to fast once a week, but everytime I start it, I forget. It's hard to break the habit.

I got no plans tomorrow other than working, no reason to leave the house. Tomorrow's a good day to fast. Starts tonight. Hold me accountable, please

My 24 hour fast going well.

Had coffee this morning, but by the time I have it again tomorrow, the fast will be over & it'll be more than 24 hours.

 

[bèlla]

Ugh, Buddhism. I feel a lot of "Christians" go over to that.

Buddhism is very peaceful. Stillness introduces you to yourself. You see your mind and emotions up close. You can’t hide behind theology or religion. You have to face the music.

It doesn’t foster dependency or excuses. Most Buddhists are introspective and learn to swim with the current and adapt to change.

It strengthened my mind and helped me develop an even keel I’ve maintained. I learned to control my conversation and dispel negativity. I discovered real happiness. It wasn’t dependent on a person or circumstances. It lies within. I never let it go.

There’s downsides of course. The greatest is indifference. That degree of calm and non involvement requires it. I’m more matter of fact. I can’t pretend or sweep things under the rug.

I didn't know it helps strengthen your back? You'd think it wouldn't.

Yes. Some people wear them for that reason. They won’t slouch. It forces them to sit upright.

I've always done better w/ women who are older than me, no matter what age I am. More mature, I guess. Oh well, issue right now is meeting single women.

I can see that.

You tried initiating & it was too frustrating?

I didn’t have interactions with Protestants and we didn’t spend a lot of time at church. We attended service and participated in events. But it wasn’t my source for friendships. I made them at school and extracurricular activities.

Most of the things Christians say about God in respect to relationships is foreign. I didn’t hear it growing up. No one spoke or thought along those lines. I couldn’t make blanket statements without an explanation.

For example, if I said I’m waiting for God to provide a spouse they’d ask what it means, how will I know when it occurs, what I’m doing in the interim, and so on.

They were practical and didn’t attribute everything to Him. There was a clear understanding that my wants may not be met. I never expected Him to give me a spouse.

I’ve dated consistently since I was 16. I wasn’t in church most of that period. That didn’t prevent me from having partners or men who desired to marry me before and after my return to Him.

What about those who haven’t? It would suggest He rewarded my waywardness and held out on the faithful. I don’t believe that’s the case.

Some of the ideals sound good to the ear. But they’ve fostered discontent and apathy. If I struggled to find a suitor my family wouldn’t say He’s writing my love story. They’d address the things that are tripping me up and keeping men at arm’s length.

And I couldn’t be a woman with no dating experience. They’d intervene. I would never be told God is preparing me for this or that. People married younger years ago. My grandmother was a bride at 23 and my mother was 19.

As for your question, I don’t approach men. I don’t have to. I was raised to be a lady and I like gentlemen (in the traditional sense). They prefer to initiate and I want the same.

I’ve distanced myself from ‘Christian’ dating practices. They’re too convoluted. Character and communication are key. As is self-awareness. I don’t need to enter a labyrinth to find a spouse. Being myself is enough.

 

[bèlla]

I found a neat store on Etsy last night while looking for shower curtains. I want one in linen with a ruffle. The fabric is very durable. Of course I didn’t see that at the store! But they’re beauties nonetheless.

For those of you gasping and contemplating maintenance. I don’t have pets or children. We have humidifiers in every room to minimize dust.

There was a surprising comment about quality baskets. The customer had them in an RV and noted their durability in spite of heavy use. I like the color scheme. It adds a little pop.

They carry bins similar to those I got elsewhere. This is how they look with labels. I’m using a different type but you can get a sense of how they transform a closet or shelf.

I really like these. But the customer photos don’t look like this. They’re sagging. Many mentioned wrinkles and these were steamed. I could create a plastic insert and cover it in fabric to help it hold its shape. That’s quicker than making them myself. I suspect they used a lot of starch to stiffen them for the photo.

 

[bèlla]

I found a treat thanks to the hermit’s influence. @public hermit has been grilling happily and donning shorts with warmer temperatures. While the rest of us are auditioning for spots on the north pole.

But this little ditty evens the scales and its safer. I contemplated getting a smoker but you can’t use them indoors. Something about carbon monoxide poisoning. But that’s what happens when you read bbq forums and watch competitions.

You get ideas. You start making rubs and injections and your own sauce. Yes, its come to that. But in the meantime, here’s an option.

 

[public hermit]

@public hermit has been grilling happily and donning shorts with warmer temperatures. While the rest of us are auditioning for spots on the north pole

It has been a nice day (53 degrees). It wasn't quite shorts weather, but I shed three or four layers, lol. It was nice to be out in the sun. The power is still not on, but they're out there working on it. God bless the linemen.

 

[public hermit]

Yes, its come to that. But in the meantime, here’s an option.

That looks pretty cool.

 

[bèlla]

It has been a nice day (53 degrees). It wasn't quite shorts weather, but I shed three or four layers, lol. It was nice to be out in the sun. The power is still not on, but they're out there working on it. God bless the linemen.

You had to mention the number!

I'm sorry you're waiting but hopefully they get to you tomorrow. You're taking it in stride and that's a plus.

 

[bèlla]

That looks pretty cool.

They have a model you place on the stove. It works with gas. I wondered if I could pull it off with electricity. But they said no.

 

[sampa]

Do you usually get called out a lot to plow? It seems like it hasn't snowed very much this winter where I am either.

Thanks for asking. Yes! not the last two winters because we didn't have as much snow. But it's been pretty constant for the last 2 weeks. I was guaranteed to be called out if there was an inch predicted. Someone must be covering my route. It's not my primary duty, so it's really nice to not be called out. I'm fortunate that I am not a full-time maintenance worker and have the option to work remotely. Just finished shoveling and snow blowing the drive and backyard path to the compost pile. It was just under a foot when I had to pull my car out of the garage.

 

[Isaiah 2:22]

Thanks for asking. Yes! not the last two winners because we didn't have as much snow. But it's been pretty constant for the last 2 weeks. I was guaranteed to be called out if there was an inch predicted. Someone must be covering my route. It's not my primary duty, so it's really nice to not be called out. Just finished shoveling and snow blowing the drive and backyard path to the compost pile. It was just under a foot when I had to pull my car out of the garage.View attachment 295051

Yeesh! That's about how much snow there was in my area today. Too much, in other words. lol

Just finished shoveling the driveway. The plow did an awful job and the edge of the plowed area was 1 metre out from the curb, so I had to shovel an extra ~4 square metres. So annoying. They only came by at like 3:30. What do I pay taxes for?

 

[sampa]

Yeesh! That's about how much snow there was in my area today. Too much, in other words. lol

Just finished shoveling the driveway. The plow did an awful job and the edge of the plowed area was 1 metre out from the curb, so I had to shovel an extra ~4 square metres. So annoying. They only came by at like 3:30. What do I pay taxes for?

Yeah I can't speak for the plow driver. or the specifics of that route. But you don't want to blade to get caught up on a curb. Also if I have a route with mailboxes, I try to turn my plow forward so there's less snow that is pushed into somebody's drive.

The best way to shovel and prevent snow from coming into your drive, is to go on the shoulder in front of your drive, starting in the direction the plow will come. Carve a block of snow from there all the way past your driveway. There will be a lot less of a pile up because the plow will not be hitting any snow where you shoveled out. It also saves mailboxes from heavy snow getting pushed into it. February has pretty much been hammered here. I probably have two to two and a half feet in my backyard. The snow is halfway up my deck. And the icicles are nearly touching the deck.

Since this will be my last day till Easter, is there anything that you would like me to pray? You can always send me a personal message if you don't want to put it here.

 

[Isaiah 2:22]

Yeah I can't speak for the plow driver. or the specifics of that route. But you don't want to blade to get caught up on a curb. Also if I have a route with mailboxes, I try to turn my plow forward so there's less snow that is pushed into somebody's drive.

It's probably because I live on a dead-end street that has no room to turn around at the end. They have to back out all the way down the street to leave. So they can only plow down one way. That's my theory, anyways.

The best way to shovel or snow glow is to go on the shoulder in front of your drive, starting in the direction the plow will come. Carve a block of snow from there all the way past your driveway. There will be a lot less of a pile up because the plow will not be hitting any snow where you shoveled out.

This is helpful information, thank you! I never thought of doing that.

Since this will be my last day till easter, is there anything that you would like me to pray? You can always send me a personal message if you don't want to put it here.

Please pray that I will maintain my integrity and let God lead me in paths of righteousness. I hope this is specific enough. Don't really want to get into details. Thank you for asking, it's much appreciated!

 

[Isaiah 2:22]

You get ideas. You start making rubs and injections and your own sauce. Yes, its come to that. But in the meantime, here’s an option.

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I watched a bunch of videos of this smoker thingie, prompted by your post, and the food that comes out of it looks so mouth-wateringly delicious.

 

[DragonFox91]

Well, fast is over. I would've preferred to have it go to when I decided to make it official, or into tomorrow morning, but I made it 24 hours.

It was good for me. Helped me be less OCD about my dating problems.

 

[bèlla]

I watched a bunch of videos of this smoker thingie, prompted by your post, and the food that comes out of it looks so mouth-wateringly delicious.

YouTube can be dangerously suggestive. My daughter was fixated on the Ninja Foodi. I don’t fry at home. There’s no reason to purchase an air fryer. The more she watched the more she believed we needed one. She suggested I use my Christmas money to buy it.

But in her defense, there’s a guy who makes really nice videos. He’s a pressure cooker enthusiast. I had to quit watching him. He was pretty convincing.

 

[sampa]

It's probably because I live on a dead-end street that has no room to turn around at the end. They have to back out all the way down the street to leave.

ahh, that is difficult. I've never had anything like that. And if your plow driver is a rookie, even more complicated. It's better if a plow driver is on the same route every year. but that's not always possible in some places they have a high turnover.

This is helpful information, thank you! I never thought of doing that

I hope this helps you out. my mom said that my grandmother always said to make sure to get the lip of your driveway. That is the most important.

Please pray that I will maintain my integrity and let God lead me in paths of righteousness. I hope this is specific enough. Don't really want to get into details. Thank you for asking, it's much appreciated!

God knows the rest of the details. I just wrote it down in my prayer journal. I think it's you and one other person that I've asked if prayer is needed here on CF.

If anyone else is reading this and needs any prayer during that time, let me know. Well at least in the next 2 hours... Since I will be getting off tonight.

Well, fast is over. I would've preferred to have it go to when I decided to make it official, or into tomorrow morning, but I made it 24 hours.

Is this your first 24-hour fast?

I got my fasting prayer journal out to see my first fast that I did. I think I was 35 years old. I had a co-worker that I became friends with that was 18 years old. I guess he had a drinking problem and one night he was feeling lonely and sorry for himself. he decided in the middle of the night to go off to McDonald's but he had had too many drinks. He crashed his car off the road into a tree and it went up in flames and he barely escaped. That same day I was led to do my first ever partial fast. He believed God saved him from that wreck because he had the number seven burned into the palm of his hand. So you just never know what you're fast can result in. I really won't know until I get to heaven, but he was crediting God for that situation.

 

[DragonFox91]

Is this your first 24-hour fast?

I got my fasting prayer journal out to see my first fast that I did. I think I was 35 years old. I had a co-worker that I became friends with that was 18 years old. I guess he had a drinking problem and one night he was feeling lonely and sorry for himself. he decided in the middle of the night to go off to McDonald's but he had had too many drinks. He crashed his car off the road into a tree and it went up in flames and he barely escaped. That same day I was led to do my first ever partial fast. He believed God saved him from that wreck because he had the number seven burned into the palm of his hand. So you just never know what you're fast can result in. I really won't know until I get to heaven, but he was crediting God for that situation.

I did one a few weeks ago. I also did a 2 1/2-day-one, nothing even to drink, in college.

 

[sampa]

I did one a few weeks ago. I also did a 2 1/2-day-one, nothing even to drink, in college.

Sounds like you have some experience. My first sundown fast I made the mistake of eating a hamburger immediately after. also I drink coffee throughout the day and I had an incredible headache. I was so miserable that it was hard to focus on the Lord.

 

[DragonFox91]

Sounds like you have some experience. My first sundown fast I made the mistake of eating a hamburger immediately after. also I drink coffee throughout the day and I had an incredible headache. I was so miserable that it was hard to focus on the Lord.

After the 2 1/2 day fast.....I I had to eat just yogurt. Anything else was too rich.