Katgirl

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Kris, these are the things that I struggle with. Financially, I am fine, and can afford to take care of myself. However, If I decide to live with him, I would want some assurances. It’s always complicated, when dealing with a new love’s family. Greed can rear its ugly head. I need to be assured that I am O.K., and that there are no potential conflicts, should something go wrong. For now, I am erring on the side of caution.

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Identified elusive drunk

Ego getting superior

Leroy

Vault ten feet

NOPE! Not today.

@jillar, @Linda, and @Kris, I do not own my home. I sold my home in NJ, after Sev died, and invested my money in my youngest son’s music ventures. Basically, I helped produced his 2 jazz albums. He is a very gifted jazz saxophonist. I moved from a very expensive luxury 2 bedroom apt in a larger city, here in CA, to a lovely 2 bedroom garden home, in a 55 and over community, that my same son found for me. I saved $800.00 a month, and was closer to him, before he was restationed to Japan , in the USAF. ( His full-time job is playing Sax in the band) After 4 years here, this house is my home. I know I could find another rental, if something goes wrong, but I love my place, the price is very reasonable, and I have already moved,so many times, throughout my adult life. I just like the security of having my own place. Also, my boyfriend spends tons of money on me. If anyone is taking advantage of the other, financially, it’s me. I gladly accept the $100 bills he hands me, “so I have pocket money”. So, no worries, there. Also, the Catholic in me does not want to make a permanent home with a man to whom I am not married, as crazy as that sounds, given the fact we “sleep together” all the time. My only daughter, who takes her Catechism very seriously, lectures me about it….. That’s always an uncomfortable conversation. My sons are fine with my lifestyle.

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I am totally alone right now, for the first time in months. I have been with my boyfriend, either at his ranch, or on the road, traveling, since sometime in April. Today, I drove home. It’s been so long, it feels weird, and even a bit scary. That last bit is why I came home. Periodically, I need to prove to myself that I can be self reliant and independent. I will probably stay a week and then return. If John remains true to form, he will follow me here to spend a day or two. We live about 60 miles apart, He has asked me to move in, but I am reluctant to give up my own place, even after 2 1/2 years. It represents security, to me, and I can afford it, by myself. He refers to his place as “ours”, but that’s not accurate. I already experienced the death of a husband, and know that life can change on a dime. What if he were to suddenly pass? His son would show up, and take over the property. Then where would I be? Hence, my hesitation to take that next step. Am I being a chicken? we have chickens, on the ranch, by the way. What a pain in the ass they are! That damn rooster wakes us every morning, very early, with his damn “cockadoodledooing”….

Ahh! Stuffed animals. I won several, on my trip back east. I was playing games on the boardwalk. I gave 2 out of three to my granddaughters, but did keep a teddy bear for myself. I also own others, as well as a few dolls. As Kris mentioned, I also have a live soft coated pet, my Cockapoo, Barney. My guy, John, has 2 cats. I’m not a big cat person, but they are soft, and both like me. So, I get to pet them, as well. Anything which brings us comfort, or gives us joy is a good thing. So, I’m all for plushies, of any kind.

One never expects

Fate hunts us

All creatures entitled

I know you’ve been training hard for that. Good luck. I can’t wait to hear how that goes. Yesterday it was still 93 degrees F at 7:00 PM, so I did my 2nd workout on the treadmill, though not quite as intense. Mostly, I tried to emulate my outdoor walk, 3 mph with no incline, but for the last 10 minutes I ramped up both speed and incline. My new goal is 2 30-35 min. workouts per day. I need to drink more water than I’m used to, and alter my diet, a bit. If I don’t shed weight, I should at least be more fit, and hopefully healthier. We shall see how it goes.

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Thanks, everyone, for your continued support. I visit the site daily, because I need the encouragement and friendship. I have a strong network of fiends back east, but have not really made any close friends, since moving here 7 years ago. Maybe that’s why I picked up cigarettes, after having quit for six years. Naturally, I count my significant other, John, as a good friend. Other than that, and our respective families, I can get pretty lonely. It’s fortunate that I enjoy my own company. What I’m trying to say is that hanging around this forum, as well as a few others, is my social life, especially since COVID. So, I am grateful for all of you, especially those that continue to play our silly games. It keeps this lonely girl engaged. Kat

What the hell is a plushie , or should that be plushy?

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Got under you

I’m so glad you feel good about having quit. However, remain vigilant. Don’t get complacent. I lost a six year quit over a bad romance. When you least expect it, you can get thrown off your game. Just guard your quit fiercely.

Dean of students

Naresh