Maybe its just me??
I know I usually post funny stuff on here, or an attempt to anyway, but every once in awhile, I just feel the need to vent, and I guess typing it is a new self-help for me? I dont know. Im not for sure but I suffer from a type A personality, maybe not on all things, but for sure when it comes to being on time, I regress, how bout just showing up within 10 minutes of the pre-determined time?
Sometimes I guess Im too much like a kid, I look forward to things, and I usually put 110% into whatever it is, usually to my own disadvantage. How so you might ask?
This could be a long list, so Ill do what my old parlimentary procedure teacher used to tell me, he'd say "in debate, or on any topic, remember its like a mini-skirt, keep it long enough to cover the subject, but short enough to keep it interesting."
I bought a kayak, but couldnt find anyone to kayak with, good intentions yes, but no one jumped. Mountain Biking, lots of people mountain bike in Michigan, but not once I got back home to Arkansas and actually bought one, have I found anyone here thats into it. I mean yea, at first one or two, but then theres the complaints, I got a bruise, Im too sore...then they say they will be there to ride, but dont show up..cry me a river..
Same way with going to the gym, had a few friends that were going with me, at first, after a week, "im too sore, I dont have time" wha wha wha..
I got 3 no shows..and one late, so I went by myself.
If you tell me were going off roading at 430pm tomorrow, Il be ready to go by this afternoon, thats just the way I am, but Ive learned to not be so gung-ho cause usually something happens and the plans are changed. Oh well..thats life!
Sometimes I guess Im too much like a kid, I look forward to things, and I usually put 110% into whatever it is, usually to my own disadvantage. How so you might ask?
This could be a long list, so Ill do what my old parlimentary procedure teacher used to tell me, he'd say "in debate, or on any topic, remember its like a mini-skirt, keep it long enough to cover the subject, but short enough to keep it interesting."
I bought a kayak, but couldnt find anyone to kayak with, good intentions yes, but no one jumped. Mountain Biking, lots of people mountain bike in Michigan, but not once I got back home to Arkansas and actually bought one, have I found anyone here thats into it. I mean yea, at first one or two, but then theres the complaints, I got a bruise, Im too sore...then they say they will be there to ride, but dont show up..cry me a river..
Same way with going to the gym, had a few friends that were going with me, at first, after a week, "im too sore, I dont have time" wha wha wha..
I got 3 no shows..and one late, so I went by myself.If you tell me were going off roading at 430pm tomorrow, Il be ready to go by this afternoon, thats just the way I am, but Ive learned to not be so gung-ho cause usually something happens and the plans are changed. Oh well..thats life!
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Well, arguy, some of these things you mentioned, like going to the gym etc. require discipline! 
Not that I'm excusing saying you'll show up somewhere and not. Nope....
However, if you invite people over for a barbecue, you probably will have very few no-shows!
Oh, and arguy...my friends do .....and don't do some things that hack me off sometimes too, but what can ya do? Forgive them and go on, right? (But yeah, it gives rise to a vent. I usually vent to my poor dh!)Posted 07-07-2008 at 08:54 AM by kaykay
Updated 07-07-2008 at 09:15 AM by kaykay -
Arguy, I bet if you google mountain bikers, and kayakers you will find others in your area to share your hobby..Sometimes you have to make a couple new friends to share a hobby..As far as going to the gym..Keep going it alone, looks like from your picture that you have developed quite a bod from the gym (I can say that, because I am old enough to be your mom)Make 'em all sorry they sat around being couch potatoes while you were doing the 'abercises'Posted 07-07-2008 at 09:36 AM by Miss Blue
Updated 07-07-2008 at 11:10 AM by Miss Blue -
arguy, I'm so sorry none of your friends seem to be interested enough in your interests to stick with it. I have friends that way, and have just had to realize if I want to do certain things, I need to do some research first. I usually think of all my friends to see if this is something that they would be into, then I move on to others. Sometimes it can be frustrating, especially when you can find no one near you who likes what you do. I find that with writing, and get frustrated that there are no groups around here and yes, I have thought about starting one, but am not at the right place in my life to do so. Hang in there, and research your town and neighboring area. There has to be someone...
aiangelPosted 07-07-2008 at 10:31 AM by aiangel_writer
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makin me blush blue!Posted 07-07-2008 at 10:35 AM by arguy1973
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First arguy, I wanna say I've never heard of the mini skirt metaphor. It's funny, but oh so true.
I know exactly what you're saying. When I first decided to get into golfing, I found out so many others I know were also into golfing too (family members included), "how cooool" I thought, yet everytime I try to make golfing plans, everyone's busy.
How am I supposed to improve upon my 89 over par, on a 72 par course???? Posted 07-07-2008 at 11:40 AM by FedupWNY
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omg i so hear you , if you tell me be there at 8 pm i am like so there by 7 pm lol.no lie something big for us girls since normally we love keep guys waiting nottt this girl ... no way ....love the part haha about the mini skirt thing arguy lol..way funny ..Posted 07-08-2008 at 12:48 AM by brenda starz
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Yeah, that's why I exercise all by myself. Can get discouraging waiting on other people, sacrificing to match their schedule and then finding yourself all alone walking in the wee hours of the morning before sunrise. Or waiting outside the gym wasting time.
But I know, it's fun to do stuff with friends. I would have been all over that kayaking thing (and on time too!) Mountain biking, well, I know my limits and you'd have been rolling your eyes waiting at the top forever.Posted 07-08-2008 at 09:24 AM by emeraldsky
Updated 07-11-2008 at 05:07 PM by emeraldsky -
While my soul would love to share such adventures my body says it has already paid its dues. Now I could be persuaded to take up an ambush point and do a little shooting with a Canon though... Maybe with proof you could do a little friendly rubbing it in......That picture might be worth a thousand invites....And it can be arranged...
I know where you are coming from. Been there, done that too. Friends need to be honest with especially friends. If they don't want to participate say so. That's far better than just not showing up or making an excuse...Posted 07-25-2008 at 07:49 AM by Nomadicus
Updated 07-25-2008 at 08:02 AM by Nomadicus
