I live in the middle of nowhere, where I assure you, there ARE still cowboys. However, as twilight put it, they don't have internet access, and if they did, they wouldn't know what to do with it! They are usually wonderful people, but technologically lacking. Still, they look great in their jeans!

That's pretty much like me. It seems like a lot of people associate bi-polar disorder with homocidal maniacs, but the only person I have ever been a danger to is myself. I don't have the anger issues. Mostly its a depressive thing for me. When I do get manic, it's mostly being very hyper, needing no sleep, being irresponsible with money and sexual promiscuity. Thankfully, it's been a long time since I've been full blown manic. Mostly just get hypo-manic, where I'm overproductive and have a high energy level with little sleep.

I waitress and believe me, people are eating out a lot less. And if they do eat out, they tend to tip less. Sucks!

Have a grandchild that acts just like her mother did, so I can be around when she says "okay, I understand now".

Mindy Mcready, Lindsay Lohan, Paris Hilton, Michelle Rodriquez (on Lost)

I don't think you'll ever really know for sure when your symptoms began. I was diagnosed in 1994, but I look back at my life and can see the symptoms back in the 1980's. They say it can be hereditary. In my case it looks like it is. My Father was never diagnosed, but he took his own life in 1981 and being more educated on it now, I can see the symptoms in his behavior when I was younger. There are some studies that say you may be born with the gene, but it may never manifest itself unless you are faced with a traumatic event or severe stress.

Also, there are different types of bipolar. I believe it is bipolar II that shows typically depressive behavior as opposed to a lot of manic episodes.

Shoot, it's going to be Monday for me tomorrow. I just had my two days off. Y'all have fun for me tonight!

I have a purebred mutt who is spoiled rotten. She sleeps with me, has only to open her mouth and I get up and cater to her every whim. Kind of like having a boyfriend/husband.

Works for me!!!!!!

Well, I don't mean really alone. I went out with friends last night and tonight we are going to the casino to try our luck. They are great people, but I don't have that "special" one. Birthdays have always meant a lot to me and it just is sad to spend another one without having a special person in my life. Anyone else feel that way?

October 2 here!

And God bless to all those fighting the fight...

I enjoy riding on the back of a bike. I have many friends that are bikers and have dated bikers. I've been to rallies and charity poker runs. I have to say that as a generality (there are always exceptions), bikers are the first ones to stop and help people in need. The ones I have been priveldged to be acquainted with have had gorgeous hearts and I am proud to call them friends.

Oh, and a great many of them look awesome in their chaps!

Shared interests vs. time apart...
Yes, it's nice to do things together, but you should have outside interests too (as long as it doesn't involve hitting on other women). I don't want to be joined at the hip constantly. Need to have some "girl time" and think my partner needs some "guy time" too. That way he can hear about how awful his friend's partners are and can appreciate me more (grin).

I have one tatoo, My daughter's name and an Angel right above my heart. It can be seen if I wear a shirt that shows a little cleavage. I will never get another, but I wear that one with pride. My Angel will always be near my heart.

To get away from the crowing rooster.

Ditto. The first would always be health and happiness for my Angel. A wish for myself would be to be appreciated and loved for who I am, not what someone wants me to be.

My Dad, same question

I have received flowers from both friends and men I've been in relationships with. It's a lovely gesture that never fails to make me smile. I enjoy getting them at work because you can make other people smile too. I have sent flowers or candy/balloon/stuffed animals to friends and relationships because I hope to make them smile. I do think it can be done too often though. It should be a special thing.

I used to feel that way when I was in the corporate world. The stress and pressure of deadlines, trying to bridge the gap between the users and the geeks (programmers) and the general politics of that world took me over the edge eventually. Monitor yourself and see if the feelings get worse. If so, talk to someone about it before you break.

You mean doubts about the other person?