CuriousByNature

"You're such a disappointment that I wish I was born without a uterus!!!" Yes, mom could be mean, but she was also creative... LOL

I knew a guy who looked more than 10 years younger than his age. But he was 103 and didn't look a day older than 90.

I wonder if any dissidents were on that failed mission.......

I'm thankful that he was able to live so long and probably die from the natural effects of aging. It would have been much worse to hear that he had been out for a walk and had gotten hit by a "NEWWWWW CAAAAAAR!"

I've seen the video a few times and believe the kiss was, at the very least, highly inappropriate. To me, what may raise this act to the level of an assault, on an objective basis, is the power differential that exists between Rubiales and the player. Whether or not she looked happy at the time, placed her arms on him, or made it clear he should not kiss her is immaterial in situations that unfold this quickly and within a highly charged emotional context. Rubiales, holding a position of power, placed his lips on the lips of a subordinate without seeking her consent. If people ask how Rubiales could be blamed for not seeking the player's consent in such a spontaneous situation, then they should also ask themselves how they could expect the player to have effectively denied consent in that same situation. Due to the power differential and the circumstances, the player's ability to express a lack of consent was taken from her. Her ability to choose one way or the other was lost in the moment. It is also common for someone who has experienced a lower-level assault, such as a quick kiss, to not immediately realize that an assault has taken place. Especially in cases where they know the one who has assaulted them, either personally or by reputation. I believe that Rubiales honestly does not believe he assaulted anyone, and I don't think he was aiming to assault anyone. But that doesn't mean that an assault did not occur.

As does improper douching, or so I am told...

The guy from Goring may have written the following book... "Hole in My Matress," by Mr. Completely.

Friends in Brazil have mentioned cashew apples and how delicious they are. Apparently they are very perishable which is why we don't see them in local markets. I think there may be some sort of soda that is flavoured with them, but I could be wrong about that.

If I am ever kissed at some point in my life, I have no doubt my shaking would register on the Richter scale - LOL. Or I suppose it's the modified Mercali scale now. 🤣

My sincere condolences on your father's passing.

"That's what he said."

"Mother's sudden paralysis forces father to explain to children what happens when you step on a crack...."

We just have to play the hand we're dealt as best as we can, and keep motoring forward. Pretty much anything we experience, whether good or bad, can either build us up or pull us down. Even if we live 100 years life is like a blink of the eye.

I imagine people can take things a bit too far, however...

This hits the nail on the head. I am very happy for you - it makes all the difference when one feels supported growing up. I am not in that boat unfortunately, and have spent many years being overly critical about myself - to the point where I am my own harshest judge. Brutally harsh. That can lead a person to just give up on believing that anyone would give them a second glance, and therefore miss those moments when someone may have been interested. I think building confidence in others is one of the greatest gifts we can give someone.

Everyone's human. There are those who might post negative comments for reasons other than an objective assessment of the situation. A client or provider could have a bee in their bonnet about something that would not bother most reasonable observers, and decide to post negatively to teach the person they are upset with a lesson. So, it isn't necessarily that anyone is posting 'fake warnings' - it could be that people are posting warnings that they believe are justified from their personal and subjective understanding, but in reality, a warning may not be objectively warranted. IMHO it's a matter of perspective, and unfortunately a lot of damage to the reputations of both providers and clients can result.

I hope you don't disappear from posting. A forum is only as rich as the diversity of thought and opinions it encourages. I've looked at your post and I see someone who was really hoping for great experiences in Chicago, but was unfortunately let down time and time again. By the time you were to meet Mr. Big, I think it is completely understandable to have gotten into a negative headspace and perhaps lost patience wondering if Mr. Big would bother showing up. Especially with everything else you happen to be dealing with, and the fact that he couldn't bother returning your calls. I doubt I would have waited more than 15 minutes myself, and if I did I probably wouldn't have been in much of a mood to meet with anyone. You are dealing with a hellish experience with brain cancer. I can only imagine that time is all the more precious to you, than it is for many of the people on this forum. Perhaps Mr. Big can afford to take time for granted, but I understand that you cannot, and God forbid I ever judge you for that.

For what it's worth, I think you were quite reasonable in your assessment of the situation. Right from the get-go it seemed like his commitment was 'iffy' at best because he told you he would be sleeping until 15 minutes before your appointment time, and you knew it was not likely he could be there by that time. IMHO, if he was serious about meeting you (and not just after he rolled out of bed) he should have asked to meet you at 3pm instead of 2pm, OR... maybe he could have been a grown up and not slept into the afternoon. This is his career, apparently. Sorry you are getting nasty personal messages - I think that's completely uncalled for regardless of whether anyone thinks you were somehow in the wrong.

And those who came close but 'lost' would include George Burns, who died about 6 weeks after passing 100.

Something looks off to me... perhaps AI?

... and then multiply by 1.5