Happy because tomorrow is a holiday in Kazakhstan. So that means NO SCHOOL!!!!

It actually makes sense to me, because I'm the same. If you met me in real life you would probably assume that I'm an extrovert. I'm very friendly and outgoing and can converse pretty easily with strangers. I teach first grade, so that probably gives you a little insight into my type of personality. But I am definitely an introvert. Being "on" all the time drains me. I will avoid social situations whenever possible.

I definitely would have taken it personally too! Except for the fact that he told me on our first date that he doesn't like sex and has never liked sex. He said he's only had sex twice in his life and decided it wasn't for him. He was a really nice guy so I hope he found someone who was a better match for him.

I think the hardest part of dating is sifting through all the scammers.

A lot of people don't pay for dating sites. You can still find someone. I've had the best luck on sites that have forums. People can get to know you a little from your posts and you can make friends that might possibly turn into something more. So I highly recommend that you post in the forums!

Good luck to you!

I have to seriously side-eye anyone who claims that they love "unconditionally". Would you actually continue to love someone who stole all your money, or intentionally set your house on fire, or abused your child, or killed one of your loved ones? Any reasonable person is going to have "conditions" and boundaries on love.

I agree with you about people using obscure words out of context. They are just asking to be mocked, in my opinion.

Feeling kind of bad. Due to several reasons my teaching assistant is being switched to a different class and a different TA being moved to my room. She's very sad and doesn't want to leave my class. I feel really bad. But as naughty as my new class is this year, if I were her I would grab my bowling bag and get the hell out of there.

Some do! Like 12 years ago I dated a guy who I'm pretty sure was asexual. He didn't want to do anything more than kiss occasionally and hold hands. Yeah... he was not a good match for me.

I would love to stay in a luxury cabin for a week or two. That's Mark's and my ideal setting. But the ones we've checked into are expensive! Hope you end up loving it!

I'm pretty sure the drag queen story hour was in a public library (not a school library). And she wasn't there to promote LGBTQ+. She just read a story like normal. Definitely wouldn't bother me if my child were read to by a drag queen. A lot drag queens are wonderful with children. No one is forced to take their child to Story Hour at the public library. It's always optional whether you take your child to a public library.

I have that many coffee cups! Not fun having to wash one every time I want coffee. This way I can wait a week if I need to!




OT: Thinking the second day of school went much smoother. Yesterday sucked! I've got a pretty hard class this year.

I think it's up to the individuals. If you're happy taking a more passive role in a relationship, that's what you should do. No reason to take on a role that you don't want.

I've tried it both ways. When I was a young mother I was a stay-at-home-mom for eight years. I was MISERABLE. For me, I'm not at my best if I don't work, if I don't feel like I have my own identity besides "wife" and "mother". I need a fulfilling career to be happy. Looking back, I think I did my kids a huge disservice, in staying home. I was depressed, had low self-esteem, and I felt totally dependent on my husband. When a person is not at their best, they are not the best role model for their children. Now my kids respect me a lot more because I'm educated and have a career that I love. I'm just happier having more facets to my identity.

Since my marriage ended, I have never entertained the idea of dating someone who valued traditional gender roles. I'm not interested. I might bake the cookies and decorate the house (because I enjoy it and he doesn't) and he might look after the cars and the finances (because he enjoys it and I don't). But otherwise I want a relationship where my partner values my intelligence, feels like my career is as important as his, and treats me as an equal partner.

I love your butt-chin.

Pffft! Mark knows. He has to deal with my crap all the time!

You're up late, Mike!

I think he wants to know if I have enough firewood for the winter.

I think he wants to know if I have enough firewood for the winter.

That's a great idea, Crystal! That artwork is lovely. Are oracle cards similar to tarot cards?

Based on time zones, I'm going to guess Vibes?

Welcome, BK! And watch out for Mike. He's a troublemaker!

Welcome, BK! And watch out for Mike. He's a troublemaker!