CuriousByNature

Just guessing, but perhaps the OP is curious if there has ever been a client you have met that you believe would be successful in a career as a provider? And had the shoe been on the other foot (and you were a client and not a provider yourself) are there any such clients you have met that you would have been happy to donate for their time? With the dinner in the restaurant scenario, I read the OP's question more like: "Have you as a professional chef ever been hired to cook a meal with someone, and you were so impressed with their own cooking skill that you believe they could be a professional chef themselves - and even more, that you could see yourself hiring that chef for yourself if the roles were reversed?"

How was Rita Moreno and the role that was created for her? Did it seem contrived at all? It's impressive that she is still so active at 90 years old.

I think this a natural part of growing older, at any age. Perhaps the best thing is to seek enjoyment in those things you have around you now, and look for additional opportunities for enjoyment that may not have been available to you when you were younger. In thirty years you'll be able to look back at those things the same way you are now looking at things that brought enjoyment to you in the past. As hard as it might be, there can also be thankfulness and appreciation for what was - even though this might be also be tinged with a degree of sadness for what you no longer have.

Better than all the rest? Better than anyone? Anyone you ever met? (Asking on behalf of Tina Turner)

Hahaha - I always used to write my emails in capital letters because I tend to print in capitals, until someone asked me why I was always angry... 🤣

Agreed - focussing on maintaining a routine, even if it may seem mundane, can really help bring a person out of a spiral and help prevent descending into one. One of the symptoms of depression I have seen is the abandonment of routines, or at least the abandonment of healthy routines.

This is the first listing I have seen where the provider indicates a positive, undetectable status. Of course it is up to each individual to take care of their own heath precautions and not rely on what may appear written in an advertisement, but it is nice to see someone being open abut this matter in their profile, IMHO.

I think you may be underestimating the effect that one's opinions might have on the feelings of another, irrespective of how much self-worth they have. Your judgement of the provider could also be taken as a judgement of those who have met with that provider, though you may not have intended it to be understood that way.

I'm not familiar with Lexapro, but I understand that Welbutrin has caused more people to spiral compared to some other medications. Something to be mindful of if your doctor recommends switching to it.

Does anyone at least get fed a sugar cube?

That's what I was thinking, but you said it better. The photos are also a bonus.

And it was only a 2 hour flight. Imagine what they could have gotten up to if it had been a long-haul to Europe...

ouch

Would love to visit Egypt one day. I think the procession of the pharaohs back in April, when their remains were moved to the new museum, was quite amazing.

So he has an issue with you being 'available' on various sites while you are on a date with him, but he does not think it's a problem that he is scanning those same sites while on a date with you? Seems a bit unfair to you, and pretty hypocritical of him.

Option 2 for all three questions... 🙄

This one (me) is anything but. LOL

I think you may have misread what I wrote, or perhaps I wasn't clear enough. I wrote "Is it necessary to tear a person apart - which has been done in other posts?" I was not suggesting that people had already torn someone apart in this particular post - just that in many, many posts of a similar type, some people have taken the opportunity to (in my opinion) unfairly criticize someone in very mean and unnecessary ways - just based on what the suggested donation is. I don't want to belabour anything, but I was just trying to suggest that this string does not need to go down that route. That's all.

I only noted that posts like that one often create a flurry of negative comments. There are many examples in the Deli of people posting about providers who they think are seeking an exorbitant amount for a donation. This usually brings responses by some members who focus on justifying why the donation amount is excessive by making very negative comments about the provider, whether about their appearance, mannerism, reputation, or some other aspect of their being. If they have met the provider and had a negative experience, then certainly say so. But if a person is making negative comments about someone simply because they do not agree with the suggested donation amount, I think it is better not to weigh in. There is already a lot of negativity and division in this world. Is it unreasonable to suggest that if a person believes a donation request is too high, that they move on to considering providers whose donation amount aligns with what they might consider acceptable? Is it necessary to tear a person apart - which has been done in other posts? Providers are people too and should be able to seek whatever donation amount they wish to set without being critiqued by people who may have never met them. Okay, I'm ready to see all the 'verbose' emojis now - lol.

It covers that middle ground territory between 'thumbs down' and 'verbose'.

I'm always at a loss why someone choosing to advertise a high donation amount matters to anyone, and why it often creates such a flurry of commentary - predominiantly negative and judgemental. It's the provider's personal business, and if it seems out of line, a person does not need to contact them. Easy peasy.

I'm confused... he said that your (Beancounter's) demise is forthcoming? On what basis would he even form that opinion?

The fact that you do not have a sweating issue when relaxing at home could suggest an anxiety issue. Sometimes these exist without other noticeable symptoms - almost like our bodies are working hard to deal with the stress/anxiety so that we can function normally otherwise. It may be wise to check into this with your doctor, because if you do have an undiagnosed anxiety issue it could also be affecting other things in the long term, like concentration, blood pressure, etc. I'm not a doctor, so please take my words for whatever they may be worth.

I think it may be too late!

A number of years ago there was a program on Canadian TV that was supposed to measure IQ. I remember I did fairly well - in the mid-140s I think. But my cousin's wife, who is a psychologist, mentioned that such a way of measuring would not have been standardized, and results could only be take with a grain of salt. I don't think she meant I was higher than what I measured... hahaha