CuriousByNature

Thank you for sharing - great collage filled with what I assume must be wonderful memories.

Was just reflecting on how the Christmas season is a very joyful one for many people, but is also a very challenging time for many others. Here's hoping the coming days and weeks will include some bright spots for everyone. Particularly thinking of those who spend the holidays by themselves, including providers who may be on the road and away from family and friends. Take care everyone, and best wishes for the new year.

Nonexistent Frozen Clueless Misery Moan(no)

There's probably a cream for that.

And... gone

Sorry to hear that happened to you. Any idea what may have come up suddenly? Maybe there is a reasonable explanation- one that might temper the disappointment and possible vengeance?

This forum? 😉

Me too... but I'm a number of years beyond 40! I was going to add a picture of the poster for 'Never Been Kissed' because in my case that is also true, but I bear even less resemblance to Drew Barrymore than I do to Steve Carrell.... LOL

The private photos are tasteful, non-explicit, and show what looks to be an attractive, kind and warm face, IMHO.

That seems reasonable - travel is a big investment in both time and money.

It looks like 55 is the new 35 for some lucky people.

Wow - I had the complete opposite reaction to La Sagrada Familia. For me it was like stepping into a fantasy novel, and the colours cast on the walls by the stained glass windows seemed otherworldly to me.

Is that an antibiotic?

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?