What's on your mind?

[bèlla]

@ReesePiece23

A word crossed my thoughts that applies to our discussion. Sober-minded. That's the linchpin we're moving towards. Sober judgment isn't fantasy. Its a realistic estimation of oneself and our circumstances. We don't feed flights of fancy when we're peering through rational lenses. We're grounded and logical.

This doesn't diminish a dream. But it causes us to consider if we're pursuing a practical course or deluding ourselves and living in the clouds.

 

[ReesePiece23]

@ReesePiece23

A word crossed my thoughts that applies to our discussion. Sober-minded. That's the linchpin we're moving towards. Sober judgment isn't fantasy. Its a realistic estimation of oneself and our circumstances. We don't feed flights of fancy when we're peering through rational lenses. We're grounded and logical.

This doesn't diminish a dream. But it causes us to consider if we're pursuing a practical course or deluding ourselves and living in the clouds.

I'll ruminate on that one...

 

[ReesePiece23]

@ReesePiece23

A word crossed my thoughts that applies to our discussion. Sober-minded. That's the linchpin we're moving towards. Sober judgment isn't fantasy. Its a realistic estimation of oneself and our circumstances. We don't feed flights of fancy when we're peering through rational lenses. We're grounded and logical.

This doesn't diminish a dream. But it causes us to consider if we're pursuing a practical course or deluding ourselves and living in the clouds.

Thought about it. Lack of limitation is what I want, but not to the extent of losing the working class attitude.

Aim high - and if you only make it a third of the way up the mountain, then you'll still do better than you would have otherwise done if you had never tried at all.

You'll only end up in la la and if you forget who you are. I'm never planning on that.

 

[ReesePiece23]

For a touch of added realism when painting trees, combine oil paint with an acrylic base (this will cause a reaction) and use an artists sponge to dab in the shape of the tree.

When dry, it'll look as if you've painted thousands of individual little leaves. Painted a cherry blossom tree a few days ago and it's looking pretty good now.

Discovered this totally by accident, I wanted to use white oil to create pink but picked up the white acrylic instead...

 

[bèlla]

You'll only end up in la la and if you forget who you are. I'm never planning on that.

There are three definitions of self-identity:

Who you believe you are.
Who the world says you are.
Who God destined you to become.

I aim for the latter and dismiss the others. If change is needed so be it. His mark is supreme.

 

[bèlla]

Which reminds me. I found a mother lode of geisha resources! I'm still going through it. They included lots of reading suggestions too. It's refreshing contrast to the Western idea of service.

 

[ReesePiece23]

There are three definitions of self-identity:

Who you believe you are.
Who the world says you are.
Who God destined you to become.

I aim for the latter and dismiss the others. If change is needed so be it. His mark is supreme.

The latter is like drinking natural spring water when you're parched...

... While the second one is like drinking curdled milk.

The first is just drinking beer in the middle of a fever dream.

 

[bèlla]

I found some delightful images of male fashion. I will never understand the allure of baggy pants. Slender cut jeans and slacks are much better. Yes, I'm dressing him.

 

[bèlla]

@MehGuy

Since we’re going regal now. I shall insist on being Queen. I do it well after all. And you must be a Prince. None of that rough stuff for you. You’re precious cargo. *laughs* Leave the brawling for the metal heads.

 

[MehGuy]

@MehGuy

Since we’re going regal now. I shall insist on being Queen. I do it well after all. And you must be a Prince. None of that rough stuff for you. You’re precious cargo. *laughs* Leave the brawling for the metal heads.

Lol... well when I do tell people I listen to heavy metal they're often surprised.. lol. I don't really go for that "look".

 

[bèlla]

Lol... well when I do tell people I listen to heavy metal they're often surprised.. lol. I don't really go for that "look".

You’re a lover not a fighter. *lol*

 

[MehGuy]

You’re a lover not a fighter. *lol*

Not sure about that, lol.

 

[ReesePiece23]

Finally plucked up the courage to send an Email to my father to build bridges. Not easy, because we have a VERY complicated relationship to say the very least. But I couldn't live with that gnawing feeling anymore - that feeling will haunt you in the early hours when concentration drops and tiredness starts to set in.

The last discourtesy was on ME anyway. So it was mine to fix.

Augh... Wouldn't life be easier if we were manufactured?

 

[bèlla]

Not sure about that, lol.

LOL Okay, I pinched it from Michael and Paul! But you did tell me my body guarding is on hold until you’re trained. *laughs

 

[bèlla]

Augh... Wouldn't life be easier if we were manufactured?

Nicely done.

I saw this and thought of you. Perfect timing!

 

[MehGuy]

LOL Okay, I pinched it from Michael and Paul! But you did tell me my body guarding is on hold until you’re trained. *laughs

Oh. Admittedly I do not listen to song lyrics very closely. Didn't know the two worked together, lol.

 

[bèlla]

Oh. Admittedly I do not listen to song lyrics very closely. Didn't know the two worked together, lol.

Yeah, on a couple of songs. Mike said that line. *lol*

You know, you’ll have to come overseas. Its a must.

 

[MehGuy]

Yeah, on a couple of songs. Mike said that line. *lol*

You know, you’ll have to come overseas. Its a must.

Hey.. I only really got into the Beatles since like May.. I still have a lot to learn. Reese is more of the real Beatles expert. Lol.

 

[ReesePiece23]

Nicely done.

I saw this and thought of you. Perfect timing!

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No, I am weird. But the 'hip' kind. Not the tedious, "why is this man still talking?" Kind.

 

[bèlla]

Hey.. I only really got into the Beatles since like May.. I still have a lot to learn. Reese is more of the real Beatles expert. Lol.

Reese knows his stuff. But you’re learning fast.