Less than Virtuous?

Linda said:
I put half and half in my coffee each morning. But just in the last couple weeks I have heard that Tequila lowers your blood sugar (I don't have a problem with blood sugar) and lowers cholesterol (my cholesterol is fine also) so I might start taking a sip or two of that each day to keep my cholesterol from becoming a problem.
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It is only a real cure so long as the Tequila is of such quality that the bottle contains a dead worm floating around in it. imp
 

lb1818 said:
Hmmm, not fun to admit but I'm addicted to nicotine gum. Many years unfortunately. Now that I'm retired - quitting it is on the top of my 'to do' list.

Lu
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Have you tried "Vapin"? imp
 

Shirley said:
Imp, are you writing a book? If you are, I will expect significant remuneration for the right to include my indiscretions. :D
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I failed high school Senior English, so I likely would make a poor writer. Although, feeling I have been "around the block" many more times than the average oldster, perhaps an autobiography.......?

I shall consult with SeaBreeze. imp
 
I have a very bad vice --- If I have vanilla ice cream I like to put a few scoops into my morning coffee. So absolutely delicious. Luckily I don't always have ice cream. Try it sometime.
 
Underock1 said:
Believe me imp. I do crumple up. Its nice to be told about how strong you are and how well you are handling it, but the simple truth is you have no choice. Of course I could shoot myself, but I'm sure I would miss.
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Reminds me of the woman who decided she wanted to shoot herself, but first she wanted to make sure she knew where her heart was so she could do it right. She went to her doctor and asked "Exactly where is my heart?" The doctor replied, "Well, Mrs. Jones, it's right under your left breast."

That night she was admitted to the hospital with a gunshot wound to her left hip.
 
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Yes, I am a classic, full on Introvert. (we do ok online and look very social, but in the "real" world no so much) I often will disappear off the grid and be out of touch with friends and family. This really chaps their hides. My father is bothered the most. He thinks I ignore him and can't understand I need my alone time just because that is how I function.
 
fishfulthinking said:
Yes, I am a classic, full on Introvert. (we do ok online and look very social, but in the "real" world no so much) I often will disappear off the grid and be out of touch with friends and family. This really chaps their hides. My father is bothered the most. He thinks I ignore him and can't understand I need my alone time just because that is how I function.
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I hear you. No one understands introverts. I do seriously love my family ( what's left of it ) and enjoy other people, but it has to be in small doses. The Internet is a perfect medium. I can go until I'm fatigued and then stop and recharge my batteries.
I'm sure you are up on the latest findings on the introvert brain. Its not a disease, just a different way of thinking.
 
I think the same can be said of the sensitive/empathetic brain. Those of us so wired burn out dealing with other's emotions unless given regular opportunities for a recharge. At least, this has been my personal experience. Those close to me understand, and give me the space I require.
 
Your avatar is very pretty! Reminds me of how much my Mother loved birds, especially Cardinals. So many things I should have said before she left. Crying is disallowed for imps, but I can still reminisce, and wasn't even a "Momma's boy" much. imp

Edit: Sorry about this misplaced post! It was obviously intended as an answer to lb1818.
 
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imp said:
Your avatar is very pretty! Reminds me of how much my Mother loved birds, especially Cardinals. So many things I should have said before she left. Crying is disallowed for imps, but I can still reminisce, and wasn't even a "Momma's boy" much. imp
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Crying is allowed for everyone, imp. Put aside all of that macho crap that we have had to hold up as our image all these years and have at it. My own grief has mended to the point where I can get through a day or so living my new reality without thinking of my losses. I can not let my memories die. They are all I have left. Sure. It hurts, but crying is remembering, so I will often deliberately make time for it.There are always regrets about the things we should have done or not have done. Put those to bed. There were reasons for the way we acted at the time. The fact that you have regrets indicates that you truly loved your mother and that is all that mattered.
 
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imp said:
Your avatar is very pretty! Reminds me of how much my Mother loved birds, especially Cardinals. So many things I should have said before she left. Crying is disallowed for imps, but I can still reminisce, and wasn't even a "Momma's boy" much. imp
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Imp - My Mother loved cardinals too, that's why they're so special to me. All those things we should have said....they knew. That's a "Mom" thing Imp.
 
Linda said:
I put half and half in my coffee each morning. But just in the last couple weeks I have heard that Tequila lowers your blood sugar (I don't have a problem with blood sugar) and lowers cholesterol (my cholesterol is fine also) so I might start taking a sip or two of that each day to keep my cholesterol from becoming a problem.
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Well now there's a huge breach of virtue! :wink:
 
"you truly loved your mother and that is all that mattered"

But realized the fact too late. imp
 
Guilty, guilty feeling, mebbe. There are various "dark sides" to my persona, never to be detected by any, not even my "shrink", Shalimar.

Exceedingly complex nature. Somehow likeable, some ways disparaging, all ways heading towards disintegration. See why I suggested maybe some folks might bicker over such things "outside"? Waste of forum time. imp
 
Underock1 said:
I hear you. No one understands introverts. I do seriously love my family ( what's left of it ) and enjoy other people, but it has to be in small doses. The Internet is a perfect medium. I can go until I'm fatigued and then stop and recharge my batteries.
I'm sure you are up on the latest findings on the introvert brain. Its not a disease, just a different way of thinking.
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:) So true UnderRock. We are very misunderstood. I at times even find my family too much. They are loud, and the most frustrating part is I feel they all talk over top of each other. This seriously stresses me out to the point where I shut down and want to leave the event and go home to my "cave". As for the latest studies, yes I have found them quite fascinating. It is refreshing to find out my "motto" in life is quite normal among introverts......"I will be social on my own terms" ;) Perhaps we need an introvert versus extrovert thread lol
 

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