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thats supposed to be sucking UP damn transplants.... Scars remind us that the past is real

Well, I've been sitting here debating this for awhile, so what the hell - I've lived this scenario. I met my ex-wife while we were both working on our masters degrees. We were both older students and therefore hung out as we had much more in common than with the other students. I attended a conference in Toronto one semester and while giving a poster presentation a grad student from another school came by and to say the least I was floored - I still remember the time on my watch, the 'feel' of the hall, all the questions she asked etc etc. I went to a talk she gave and was blown away by her presence, the way she handled the questions - physically she is the most beautiful person I have ever met....so after the talk, I'm prepared with a list of questions about her talk ending with would you like to get dinner? I asked my first question and noticed she had an engagement ring on...back off cowboy. So on the flight back I thought - maybe this is as good as it gets - maybe you will never find that person that lights your fire - you know if you can't be with the one you love, love the one you're with. So I propose to my ex when I get back. Next chapter - I get to MIT, walk by one of the labs and am floored - I mean I literally had to grab a doorframe to keep from falling over - vividly remember that moment - there she was - she had been accepting to the same school, same program, same advisor..... but by now she was married. we're both married now. We had the same classes, same research goals and it was tough. We spent a lot of time together in close quarters working through though problems and figuring out the mysteries of the universe. Meantime, the marriage is turning sour. I never actively pursued her, but what it caused me to do was re-evaluate my earlier thought that good enough is good enough. My ex and I went to counseling - we worked through some difficult issues and finally realized that us staying together was not going to get each of us where we wanted to go. So we divorced amicably. As for the dream girl - I never let on to her how I felt. She's still married (I guess) but I know now that good enough is not good enough. Marriage and life long commitment are things not to be taken lightly - only embark on that journey if both are ready to work and sacrifice for each other - only if two love each other equally. If there is any unbalance, it's going to spin out of control. whew..... never thought I'd put that out in public Scars remind us that the past is real

happy birthday cora!

Thanks Sparky! I haven't seen the practical test guide yet...always more info to assimilate... And I been sewing like a fiend....patches still look like shit, but I'm getting there

that's what this DPRE does....I'm gonna have to pack a round....99% sure of it. Scars remind us that the past is real

I have used this method successfully myself several times. Plus you get to know people! Scars remind us that the past is real

Holy crap. $175K here would get me a one-bedroom condo if I was lucky. Nice place! so good deal then? PLEASE FOR THE LOVE OF GOD! TALK ME OUT OF IT! Scars remind us that the past is real

He has! that depends on what the definition of has is... Scars remind us that the past is real

I made my appointment today to take the oral and practical for my senior ticket.... Dec. 21, 9 am. I know a lot of you here have your ticket and more, but this is something I've always wanted. I actually wanted to be a rigger before I ever thought of skydiving.... Three more weeks to wonder if I know enough to pass the oral, what kinda antique am I gonna have to pack, will I have to time a machine????? Buy stock in Tums ya'll.... Scars remind us that the past is real

Duly noted. Case donuts bad, rack donuts good. no no...ALL donuts bad...... Scars remind us that the past is real

#16588 for love

Grandkids I already got covered....even got pics. Grandma is already buying her toys! Scars remind us that the past is real

DAMN!! I need to go do that..... Yeah - the biggest reason is to get my mom off of my case. Guess that isn't a really good reason to buy a house huh? Scars remind us that the past is real

the only 'catch' if you'd call it that - is that the 8 acres are boxed in my mobile homes. But I guess with an 8 acre buffer that would give my dog plenty of running room. Scars remind us that the past is real

Scars remind us that the past is real

Found this one - close to two dz's. I drove by it yesterday - it's actually on a fairly large pond. Perfect for my large model boats (or minature ships, which ever you prefer ) house Scars remind us that the past is real

Just driving by a KK with the red light on gave me a sugar high.... The 4 donuts didn't help much either.... Scars remind us that the past is real

You know what, I rather miss my friends but I love having them. Life's just not right without friends even if they are far away in body but close in spirit hear hear! but's it's hard to turn points with a spirit!! Scars remind us that the past is real

YAH!!! Welcome... Scars remind us that the past is real

really...wow. Sapphire likes how you slimmed her neck down.... Scars remind us that the past is real

damn.... mortgage payments here I come.... Scars remind us that the past is real

The hottie thread got locked???? Scars remind us that the past is real

dammit...must click faster... Scars remind us that the past is real

THERE fixed it for ya WOOHOO!!!!! Scars remind us that the past is real

Jtval and the ti-tee bar in bonfire or windcatcher and the christian thread in SC? I searched for the ti-tee bar thread but couldn't find it....I'm losing my mind today. Scars remind us that the past is real