We all have to do what works for us. Religious differences would likely be a bigger issue for a person in their 20s who has never been married, as there may be obstacles that arise when it comes to child rearing. If that is not an issue, I think that religious difference can often be overcome by allowing each partner to worship/not worship as they see fit. If it's super important to you to have a partner attend church services/Bible study with you, then you're probably doing the right thing for you by only dating those of similar faith.

For me, it's not an issue. I believe in God, but I don't subscribe to any one religion. I think the Buddhist faith is most compatible with my own beliefs. As long as my partner is a good and kind, caring person I'm really not concerned with his religious beliefs.

Good! I had a layover in Delhi on my way to/from Chiang Mai.

Vibes again?

That's not too far off, actually.

Nope!

Vibes?

Happy Easter, everyone!

My favorite is Southeast Asia. Siem Reap or Bali are my favorites.

Home sick, watching Project Runway. I want comfort food, so I’m heating up some Spaghettios that Mark brought me from the US.

OT: Should they? Sure, why not. I don’t personally have any, and I have seen a lot that I thought looked tacky. But I’ve also seen some that are beautiful. A professionally-done sleeve that looks like lace or floral is more appealing to me than a bunch of random, unrelated tattoos.

I'm not seeing it. Same tired, long-winded repetitive speeches, same persecution complex, same childish insults. This stuff didn't work for him last time and now he's losing supporters. You'd think he'd try a different tact.

Took Mark to the airport earlier and now I'm getting caught up on American Idol and Survivor episodes.

Totally agree, Merry. I hope you had a wonderful birthday!




OT: Thinking that it's going to be rough returning to work tomorrow after having 2 weeks off. But I have missed my little first graders and I'm looking forward to hearing about their travels over spring break.

Happy birthday, beautiful lady! I hope you have a magical and special day.

Ha! That’s how I feel about shisha. I got really into it when I lived in Egypt and now I’m hooked. Not into cigarettes, but nearly every weekend I go out for shisha.

I just returned yesterday from Thailand. I don’t like all Thai food (seemed like most included some sort of seafood—which I don’t like) but I do love pad Thai.

Ha! Fun fact—the name of the city I live in is Almaty, which is the Kazakh word for apple. So there are apple statues/fountains/accents around the city.

Thinking Mike and Poetry both seem like gentlemen!

Mike, good luck on the date. I’m sure you’ll do great!

I think the answer will be different for everyone. For example, none of my 3 daughters want to get married (or have kids), and I think that’s fine. For me the difference would be more symbolic. I would feel a sense of emotional security from someone making a huge commitment like that (assuming my partner takes marriage as seriously as I would).

Mike!

Are you dating a new lady?

Hi Poetry!

Thinking it’s 4:43am and I’m very glad I put a meal in the crockpot last night so that it’s ready to feed Mark when we get home. Cause I’m definitely too tired to cook!

Sounds like you’re dating the wrong women. There are a lot of women who value loyalty. Maybe change your “type” and be open to dating ladies different from what you’d typically be drawn to.