| 8/24/2007 9:27:59 PM |
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pgcmd
Bowie, MD
age: 41
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This is not a typical post but here goes. I have lived in the same area my entire life and have very rarely traveled outside of it. I was able to get out of my hometown (only to visit neighboring states) for a total of three weeks over my first twenty two years. I have also traveled very little as an adult (and not at all in the past ten years). Traveling has not really been an option and now I have lost most, if not every last bit, of my desire to travel.
The loss of my desire to travel has extended to a loss of interest in women too. They (I'm trying not too generalize) have definitely seemed to suddenly lose interest when they found out that I wasn't "going places" in life like they were or planned to do. I have tried to impress women in the past by hoping they would think I'm well traveled like other men I have seen them show interest in (I did this by being evasive and mysterious as opposed to lying outright) with painful results. They usually can put two and two together. I have even less interest in having children than I do traveling, so there is even less to talk about.
Some women start to get the idea that I'm only interested in sex (let's say that this may or may not be true for now) because there is nothing in my real life, as opposed to my fantasy life, that is remotely fascinating. Some may find something of interest, but I'm not sure if I care too much anymore. The line "I'm just a no class beat down fool and I will always be that way" from a recent popular song probably describes me better than anything I have ever put in any profile on any dating site.
End of rant. I feel better already!
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| 8/25/2007 5:33:17 AM |
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61sunshine
North Augusta, SC
age: 61
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Please understand that I am not putting you down but rather concerned for you. Your post sounds like a case of depression. May I recommend you see a professional before it's too late?
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| 8/25/2007 5:49:36 AM |
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knightnyte2
Spring, TX
age: 54
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man, if i stuck an MD on the back of my name, I'd have to charge you $145 for this advice. haha
Get off your duff and live some. I looked up your profile, you are only 41? seems you posted you made good money, and traveling south of the Maryland border is NOT that expensive. Vegas, Atlantic City and places like that are so cheap to travel to. Guess what? You do not even have to gamble unless you made the travel deal with the casino you are staying at. Currently southwest airlines is running a deal where you can fly anywhere in the USA for up to $99 each way. No way you can drive 500 miles for that.
I'm sure you have friends who live out of state that you haven't seen in years. It's time to visit. If you close your mind to seeing and learning new things, it's time to pull the coffin door closed. Take a chance, fly somewhere for just a weekend. heck, take a book along and sit by a pool if nothing else.
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| 8/25/2007 4:26:42 PM |
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pgcmd
Bowie, MD
age: 41
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I'm always interested in honest feedback 61sunshine, which I carefully consider as time allows.
It should already be too late, however, I'm seeing a professional now and slowly understanding more about depression.
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| 8/25/2007 6:57:55 PM |
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61sunshine
North Augusta, SC
age: 61
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Too bad you don't live here. I was just given 2 tickets to a ball game. I would be a good friend and take you.
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| 8/26/2007 6:34:59 AM |
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mamiyafan
Dallas, OR
age: 55
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Travel to Melbourne, Australia, and meet women from all over the world there. That may change your attitudes. Melbourne has more than 80 ethnic types in it...and all are in the family restaurant trade. You can eat: Eritrean, Aleut, Maori, and many more in addition to the usual French, Chinese, American fares. Immigrant ladies tend to like Americans...even in Oz. When they are also great cooks, so much the better. You sound depressed, and need to get more sunshine and happy music into your life. Then become more active.
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| 10/4/2007 3:59:39 PM |
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beautyrbeast
Sterling, VA
age: 36
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Weezer - Beverly Hills. "I'm just a no-class, beat-down fool and I will always be that way. I might as well enjoy my life and watch the stars play."
Weezer's singer, Rivers Cuomo, once claimed the band's aim was to schematically create the perfect pop song. This catchy hook proves their work was not done in vain.
Ok... you posted your rant a while ago, how r u feeling now!
Try being here in Ireland where it rained all summer, most of September and we are only into October and today has been the brightest day, although freezing cold there was sunshine, now that is depression....LOL....
That is why I enjoy getting to Sterling to my sister as often as I can the sun just picks you up, well if you were waiting for a guy too, lets just say I've more chance of staying in the rain.... Life is about HOPE.... enjoy it, get back on the saddle and prove your worth!
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| 10/6/2007 8:56:14 PM |
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pgcmd
Bowie, MD
age: 41
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I've been taking "stock of things" in general.
I've found, on those few times I've taken a trip out of my area, it was hard to adjust to coming home.
I'm otherwise OK. I still feel the same way about most things but I understand them better.
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| 10/7/2007 3:48:30 AM |
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61sunshine
North Augusta, SC
age: 61
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As for myself,
there's a little gypsy in my soul. Have been to all 50 astates, Canada and Mexico and if I had someone to go with me would do it all over again. There is so much to see in this beautiful country of ours. Just the contrast of the east from the west if worth the trip.
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