CuriousByNature

Sometimes I think of karma five times and then immediately think of a lizard...

I hope your father is settling in well wherever he is now living. The transition to a care facility can be tricky for the resident, but also for those who had been the ones providing care prior to the move. Take care of yourself.

Agreed

Hope you feel better soon and recovery fully from whatever ailment you've been dealing with.

He should change his name to Tom Brady

That's really sad.

Geesh. Some guys get all the good genes.

I'm almost 50. What's jacking off? LOL

Yeah, I heard that too. My tastes are pretty simple. I couldn't imagine spending $1000 a night for a hotel, but I know many people do. Given the choice I'd rather spend less on the hotel and put the difference into food experiences, but I suppose people spending $1000 a night for accommodation aren't too worried about their travel budgets!

Haven't been, but I understand that the Mediterranean retains its warmth through late Fall most years. If you like swimming then it's better to go in the Fall than in the Spring. The harvests are also being brought in during early Fall, so it is also one of the best times for food. I don't know of any places to stay, but the Four Seasons hotel that serves as the backdrop for season two of The White Lotus (San Domenico Hotel, Taormina) apparently has rooms that start around $1000 USD I think. Too rich for my blood, but it looks amazing.

I found that the DR and Jamaica seemed both sketchy and dangerous outside of the resorts and cruise ship areas. They are both beautiful countries with awesome people, but I sometimes felt like I was being observed and measured-up, like a sick zebra waiting to be attacked by a lion. I didn't feel that way in the Bahamas, but I didn't go into any of the larger towns/cities. A person needs to travel smart in any country, but especially in places where poverty is a serious issue - North American tourists tend to stand out like a sore thumb so it is best to blend in as much as possible - no flashy clothes, jewelry or sunglasses. No wads of cash, expensive cameras, or brand-name bags. Displaying your comparative wealth is a slap in the face to locals who are doing all they can to survive, and it is understandable that a minority might wish to take advantage of the situation.

Nuts? Especially with underwear...? 😉

I got a message that her tour bus went off a cliff, and that I am the sole beneficiary of the estate. I need to send $5000 to cover legal fees and then I will receive $20M in inheritance. I don't have to share it with anyone because I am apparently her last living relative. I guess my siblings have all passed on without me knowing it.

So you don't think he's down the street from me here in Joinville, Brazil? 🙃

Is there a separate list of members who have passed, or just a list of all members with some designated as RIP?

I wonder if he offers more than therapeutic? It just isn't clear in his ad. LOL

I'm confused. Is the ghost of Bette Davis now escorting?

I think a reputable massage clinic would not turn you away for having cancer, but it is important for the MT to be informed in case it factors into how much pressure they use, etc. Cancer can be an extremely isolating illness on its own, but the physical and psychological effects of various treatments can compound those feelings even further. The most important thing is that the doctors are giving you treatment, so hopefully their efforts and yours will result in a good prognosis

Oh my gosh - that is horrendous. I can guarantee you are not repulsive - that guy's attitude is what is repulsive. I'm sorry to hear that you are going through all that you are dealing with healthwise, but I am glad you are still here to post about this - and I most definitely hope that your treatments will be successful and that you will have many more years to find masseurs that are kind, compassionate and competent. I have no doubt they exist, and there are others here who can likely point you in the right direction. Please try not to let this horrible experience define your future plans and goals in any way, or take your focus from what is important - the inner beauty that the cancer cannot touch. If you have difficulty finding someone to do massage while you are undergoing this health crisis, perhaps it would be good to see a Registered Massage Therapist for purely therapeutic massage in a clinic - to still have the experience of touch without any concern about being turned away for aesthetic reasons. The guy you contacted must be such an ass. Not worth your time, or your money at all!

Who did you end up seeing, if I may ask?

Anyone who is able to appropriately use a tarsier meme deserves a round of applause in my opinion 👏👏👏👏👏

I am someone who has never had any romantic or sensual experiences. I never thought that could be seen as a lie, because who would ever be happy to admit being a virgin in their 40s and beyond. Though as Seinfeld might say, "Not that there's anything wrong with that" - LOL.

The photo of him on the kitchen island made me lol. Strategically placed foliage, and what looks to be a very uncomfortable position.... 🤣