Things would be so much better if they only did what I wanted them to.

Pretty much.

Why do my friends decide to only call me when I'm extremely lonely and talk about all the friends that they hang out with that I don't know and never will?

How can you be extremely lonely when you have all of us to keep you company?

 

Peace buddy. Go volunteer somewhere. Find some people worse off than you and help them.

Why do people call me when they KNOW they're gonna get my answering machine and I'll probably take forever to return their call??

Email is absolutely the best way to reach me.

As Hawk would say:

"Ah luuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuv email..........."

Peace buddy. Go volunteer somewhere. Find some people worse off than you and help them.

No offense, but there's something really different about volunteering and being with people who genuinely care about you. I volunteer, and I enjoy it, but there's no deep personal bond there--I know the people I help are grateful for it. But it's no substitute for being surrounded by people who honestly love you and know you really well. Volunteering can help you out of a blue funk, but it really can't compare to being with friends/family when you're lonely. . .

No offense, but there's something really different about volunteering and being with people who genuinely care about you. I volunteer, and I enjoy it, but there's no deep personal bond there--I know the people I help are grateful for it. But it's no substitute for being surrounded by people who honestly love you and know you really well. Volunteering can help you out of a blue funk, but it really can't compare to being with friends/family when you're lonely. . .

 

I agree 100%. But to go from the lonely funk to nirvana takes some baby steps along the way. You meet the nicest people while volunteering. People with big hearts who also volunteer. If you hang around nice people, you begin to have nice friends. Nice friends become those that deep personal bonds are possible and lasting. Better than hanging around people who are more likely to be takers and just using you.

I agree 100%. But to go from the lonely funk to nirvana takes some baby steps along the way. You meet the nicest people while volunteering. People with big hearts who also volunteer. If you hang around nice people, you begin to have nice friends. Nice friends become those that deep personal bonds are possible and lasting. Better than hanging around people who are more likely to be takers and just using you.

 

But instead we waste our lives on Soxtalk :banghead

I agree 100%. But to go from the lonely funk to nirvana takes some baby steps along the way. You meet the nicest people while volunteering. People with big hearts who also volunteer. If you hang around nice people, you begin to have nice friends. Nice friends become those that deep personal bonds are possible and lasting. Better than hanging around people who are more likely to be takers and just using you.

Yeah, and I understand that. Unfortunately my friends (or most) are half a country away. And while I really enjoy volunteering hanging out with people twice (or more) my age doesn't really quell my missing my friends and the bonds I have with them. Or should I volunteer with people my age they aren't necessarily the nicest--but often the ones that are trying to jack up an application or a resume. I volunteered more in college than I went to class, and it was far more fulfilling then. I don't know if it was because I was doing work nearer to my heart (possible) OR if I enjoyed it more because I had a better support system that allowed me to give really fully of myself (probably).

 

Sorry to really harp on this, but it's really, really, really irritating to be single, far away from loved ones and be told by people who are still surrounded by spouses, children, old friends that a little volunteering will make everything all happy-happy. Because to be hoenst, it doesn't. I've volunteered my whole life and, through that, have been given experiences I would never trade for anything. But those emotional fulfillments I get from volunteering are ENTIRELY different from the feeling of being surrounded by people who really know me, love me, and appreciate me for more than the 3 hours a week I volunteer. . .

Soxy.. Rob Thomas was on Letterman last night.. did you happen to catch it?

 

Soxy.. Rob Thomas was on Letterman last night.. did you happen to catch it?

 

Saaaaaaaaaaaaad. No, I didn't. Man, that bums me out. He is, wow, I mean he is sex on legs. Sad. Very, very, very sad.

Yeah, and I understand that. Unfortunately my friends (or most) are half a country away. And while I really enjoy volunteering hanging out with people twice (or more) my age doesn't really quell my missing my friends and the bonds I have with them. Or should I volunteer with people my age they aren't necessarily the nicest--but often the ones that are trying to jack up an application or a resume.  I volunteered more in college than I went to class, and it was far more fulfilling then. I don't know if it was because I was doing work nearer to my heart (possible) OR if I enjoyed it more because I had a better support system that allowed me to give really fully of myself (probably).

 

Sorry to really harp on this, but it's really, really, really irritating to be single, far away from loved ones and be told by people who are still surrounded by spouses, children,  old friends that a little volunteering will make everything all happy-happy. Because to be hoenst, it doesn't. I've volunteered my whole life and, through that, have been given experiences I would never trade for anything. But those emotional fulfillments I get from volunteering are ENTIRELY different from the feeling of being surrounded by people who really know me, love me, and appreciate me for more than the 3 hours a week I volunteer. . .

 

They are two different things no doubt. And nothing can substitute for the feeling of being surrounded by loved ones who know you and despite that, still love you.

They are two different things no doubt. And nothing can substitute for the feeling of being surrounded by loved ones who know you and despite that, still love you. 

And for me that's a biiiiiiiiiiiiiig despite.

See, it's funny. You all are wondering why people don't call you? I am trying to figure out why people are wasting my time by calling me. My phone rings and 95% of the time I just look at it and wonder why somebody might be calling me. I have about 4 friends, and that is just about right. I 'm one of those wacky people that prefers to go to the movies by myself and NOT have people around. My family doesn't count, but even before them that was how I was. I like to come and go as I please, not be hasseled with somebody else wanting to eat here or there and wanting to go into this or that store.

 

I'm like Lenny...a Lone Wolf.

 

***Critic this doesn't count you and your impending call. You get to land in the category of folks that I do like to spend time around. Lucky you.

See, it's funny. You all are wondering why people don't call you? I am trying to figure out why people are wasting my time by calling me. My phone rings and 95% of the time I just look at it and wonder why somebody might be calling me. I have about 4 friends, and that is just about right.    I 'm one of those wacky people that prefers to go to the movies by myself and NOT have people around. My family doesn't count, but even before them that was how I was. I like to come and go as I please, not be hasseled with somebody else wanting to eat here or there and wanting to go into this or that store.

 

I'm like Lenny...a Lone Wolf. 

 

***Critic this doesn't count you and your impending call. You get to land in the category of folks that I do like to spend time around. Lucky you. 

YAAAAAAAAAAAAAAY ME!!!

I'm one of the "Fortunate Four"!!!!

Do I have to have a reason to call, or can I just call to whine about iPods???

Hell, all anybody does is whine when they call me, so that is fine. You get to be one of the fortunate 4 though due to your having never called me (other than for the game that day), so don't pat your back too hard.

Hell, all anybody does is whine when they call me, so that is fine. You get to be one of the fortunate 4 though due to your having never called me (other than for the game that day), so don't pat your back too hard.

UH OH....

....note to self....use the Magic Phone Number sparingly.....

My grama just sent me this... my grama!!!

 

 

http://j.dollan.home.bresnan.net/JMDPic01.jpg

My grama just sent me this... my grama!!! 

http://j.dollan.home.bresnan.net/JMDPic01.jpg

 

Grama is a foul one!

 

And the acronym for that theory turns out to be G.I.F.T. So, from now on whenever somebody is referred to as a GIFT for all of SoxTalk to enjoy, you know that's a heads up.

It's A GIRL!

 

Brian's sister-in-law had her baby today - 7lbs 12 oz and 21" long. We aren't sure of the spelling, but we think it is Shyla Adeline. Today is also Brian's dad's birthday!

Edited September 8, 200520 yr by Queen Prawn

It's A GIRL!

 

Brian's sister-in-law had her baby today    - 7lbs 12 oz and 21" long.  We aren't sure of the spelling, but we think it is Shyla Adeline.  Today is also Brian's dad's birthday!

 

 

 

Awwwww.... I luuuuvvvvv babies. Congrats (almost) Aunt Queenie!!

It's A GIRL!

 

Brian's sister-in-law had her baby today    - 7lbs 12 oz and 21" long.  We aren't sure of the spelling, but we think it is Shyla Adeline.  Today is also Brian's dad's birthday!

Congratulations to your sister-in-law(-in-law)!

I am back.

I am back.

:puke

I am back.

:banghead :puke <_ src="%7B___base_url___%7D/uploads/emoticons/default_sleep.png" alt="-_-">

I am back.