sabremike
#1 Tageaholic
SIR SOME OF MY BEST FRIENDS ARE DRAGONS!!!
Paint. Paint covers all construction errors.
Good luck.Welp. The wife and I are officially getting separated. We decided a week or so ago. I'll be moving out within the month. We're getting along pretty well, though. I think we're both taking solace in the fact that we're still going to be friends because there's definitely still a lot of love between us. She just thinks we'd be better off as friends, which I'm ok with.
We both look at the relationship as a great thing that happened to us, especially since it brought us our son. Lots of tears, but I feel like we're on to the acceptance phase of grieving.
I am excited for some independence, and I look forward to the challenge of being a separated 36 y/o man with a kid and trying to meet women. I'm not even sure what my age range for women is since I haven't had the need to think about it until now. Strictly looking for hook-ups for a while. It'll be a bit before I'm even ready to hook-up with a woman, but thinking about it is a nice distraction from the sadness. Also, I'm diving into hobbies and traveling. Should be fun, but the fulfillment of a good relationship and a good, loving woman is going to be a tough thing to lose.
My daughter is currently waiting to be admitted as well. Then we go into the parent plus loan application process. It's like a mini-job.
We've got a ton of runway with my son so I'll have time to learn from the process.
Carpal tunnel release surgery recovery is going slower than expected. 3 weeks out, and I still have stitches, my whole palm is purple, and I can’t fully straighten or bend my fingers on that hand. Bleh.
My daughter is currently waiting to be admitted as well. Then we go into the parent plus loan application process. It's like a mini-job.
We've got a ton of runway with my son so I'll have time to learn from the process.
The perils of my situation have meant that we applied for a slew of grants scholarships, and the university will be attending, handing her a great deal of money to go there. She should come out with less student debt than I have ultimately, I find that funny and a bit satisfying.
Agreed. I've had enough crazies in my life to take the risk of bringing a woman home to him quickly. Some of the crazies put on the best disguise.Good luck.
One piece of advice I will give coming from my experience of growing up with a single mom, don't introduce a woman you are dating to your kid until you are sure they will be around for the long run.
It caused a little drama with my now wife when we were dating early on. She wanted me to introduce her to the kids sooner than I was comfortable with. But, it was worth it to me.
That my kids have no idea who I dated between their mom and their step-mom is one of those things that I am happy about with respect to how I handled the divorce.
Although, my middle kid would love to know which hockey mom I had a short fling with.
Sorry bro. Such BS. What’s the other guy’s name?Agreed. I've had enough crazies in my life to take the risk of bringing a woman home to him quickly. Some of the crazies put on the best disguise.
I was wild in my 20s, so Im sure I'll get some stories out of this period of my life. Not really looking to do too much too soon, though. It's fun to fantasize about, but for now- that's where it's staying...in fantasy land.
Im still holding out hope we may end up back together in a few months, so I dont want to add a few hook-ups to our issues. Now, if we're still not together by the fall time when I move into my new place...let the games begin!
Anywhere in particular you were finding grants to apply for? My soon-to-be Senior has gotten several scholarships for colleges they aren't interested in, including a 35k scholarship, which blows my goddamn mind, but I'd like to see them get some university-agnostic options as well
Damn! Is there anything to help the mending? Ice?
That sucks and is one of the things I definitely don't miss. Had an ER visit today, Xrays a couple stitches, in and out under 90 minutes for a bit under $130 including pharmacy meds. Much more efficient and cheaper for a higher quality of care than in the WestI wish I knew. Doctor’s office hasn’t been returning my calls.![]()
Found a vinyl of the From Russia With Love soundtrack yesterday at a used records store. Love those old John Berry scores.
Introduced my eldest spawn to John Barry in a conversation where we were talking about composers of film scores. Mostly it means it now pops up at random in my music player lists.
Big fan of his trumpet arrangements. That BAH-BAH-BAHBAH-BAH in Man with the Golden Gun? Timeless.
My favorite of his remains The IPCRESS File, followed closely by On Her Majesty’s Secret Service.
The low brass on this…