I’m ready

OL, I am really happy for you:). It is a truly cool thing to take an honest look at yourself, and figure out what it is you like about yourself and what you want to change. I think Troodon, Kontee, and Boru really hit the nail on the head–positive feedback that you well deserve:).

I especially liked Troodon’s post, and I agree that you should “try and deal with things one at a time and realize none of them are the end of the world”. Often when faced with difficult choices I ask myself “Is anybody gonna die/ get hurt if I (insert choice)?”–it deflates a little anxiety (makes me chuckle), and it also puts things in a good perspective for me by freeing me from the guilt brought on by choices made based on uncertainty or thoughtlessness. This increases my happiness quotient exponentially!! I hope you take Troodon’s advice. I believe YOU, OL, will garner the same result.

Boru, I also totally agree with you–“anything worth having is worth working for”. Great point! Your point speaks both to OL and to who he/she chooses to have in their life. OL chosing an honest self-perspective opens the door for others to respond in kind, because he/she will have created a space where trust can develop. A good girlfriend of mine would call you very ‘sage’ Boru…my words for you–Right On!!!

Back to you, OL–like Kontee says “keep the attitude and you’ll go places”, OL, I want you to know I believe this for you:). Truly. So you have really great feedback from the group AND some huges waves of positivity coming your way:)

And Zed (can’t forget you, my self-loathing compadre), you make it deliciously fun to like you…most of the time;P. Maybe it’s that sardonic wit…or maybe it’s your avatar, but you always make me at least grin and OL gives me hope for the world, so I am gonna send you doses of positivity too–just because I can! Deal with it dude;)

I hope everyone had an awesome long week end, especially you, OL–i believe the world has now become your oyster;)

Good one Boru:D

Hey Zed:D. I checked out your link and it melted all my cranky away! Told ya you’re deliciously fun to like–kinda like a Humbug: hard on the outside, but soft on the inside and sweet all over……now, you can baste me with sarcasm if ya need to, but I still won’t believe you’re sour;). Btw, did you get to your bike rally this past week end (I thought you mentioned it in another post)?

Hey Zed–glad you got to the rally. Looks like there was alotta cool happening. Thanks for the pics (saved em)….but no, I am not a biker chick or a rocker chick–i do love both though, but I know a lot more about the latter of the two….music is a huge part of my everyday life (I like to sing, but usually just with the headphones on and by myself, I noodle on guitar, and I listen to tunes a lot a lot a lot)….bikes fascinate me but my experience with them is limited. I notice them a lot and some are a real visual feast (again, thanks for the pics!)….I seriously thought about getting one a number of years ago, but then had a pretty bad car accident so I thought perhaps a bike was not the best idea…..I am older (46), but my heart is young (no partner, no kids:))…took up surfing last year (unfortunately have not gotten out yet this year)…no tats, but one in the works (on paper only right now)…how about you? Sometimes you seem older, other times you seem way too cool to be over 30–what’s up with that;)

Hey man–no, you don’t need to be young to be cool, it’s just that the over 30 crowd (at least till they hit 45/50) seem waaaaay too concerned with the acquisition of stuff, even in terms of experiences (e.g., there are tonnes of dolts who think that they can pay their way to the summit of Everest AND that THAT is a cool thing–as we used to say, “gag me with a spoon!”)…just cracked the 30s…you seem fun in a 26ish kinda way (read as complimentary) :). Nice to know that there are dudes getting older without losing their dudeness Zed–get older if you must, but always maintain your personal reign in the Dudedom:)…speaking of the Dudedom, surfing is awesome here! Lawrencetown and Martinique are two good spots. L’town holds the Storm Surge competition (coming up or just past, I believe–i am kinda outta the loop these days), and I think Martinique holds a longboard comp in aug/sept. There are a couple of good places in Cow Bay too (near the church) but it is better if you go there with someone who surfs there pretty reg, I am told; and Conrad’s is really nice for sand and for waves, but the rips are strong, fast, and plenty….thanks for posting the links, btw:). I could only load the first, but you are right–totally rad AND great tune (awesome find dude:))!…so, other than dolphin and shark impersonations (btw, dolphins are great surfers…bet sharks are too), any other seaside hobbies Zed?

None of those things were what I meant Mr. Smarty-Pants…but I do have to say, given your self-proclaimed lack of balance, avoiding the white-water rapids is probably a good idea…stick to the tubing and beer–wear a helmet if it’s that scary……or maybe just buy a kiddie pool and a case of Stella…

Why bother? You brought out your mean side…..boring….

Zed, joking with a girl about her age is like joking with a guy about his penis size (really)….I usually can take (and give) a little ribbing…still, I am a little sensitive about my age….sorry I snapped at you…

Thanks for the nice response Zed….today is a bit of a rough day, so really, thanks.