You are the only person that knows who you are, your own path, your own mind. Some kind of force draws people to certain places at certain times. You wonder who sees life from a similar perspective that you do, if they see the magic in the totality of it all. You've gotten this far in the journey somehow. What defines you? Endless possibilities out there. You come back to the same place every five years and see it differently each time. The only constant is change.
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The level of denial some people have and continue to cling to. A friend of a friend has been catfished. She "met" the guy online. Supposedly they lived in the same area. Supposedly he was in international finance, and would have to go on a business trip any time they were suppose to meet. This went on for YEARS. Despite friends and family telling her she was being catfished, she was "committed to the relationship." Relationships with family and friends became strained. She disregarded decades-long friendships in favor of this "man." She sent money (why? I don't know) over the course of time, and as of this week, has no money and no relationship. Up until this very week, she was still convinced that this was "the one," and yet had never met the guy in person. Denial. All the red flags were there, and she willingly ignored them. Her self-esteem was such that she wanted to believe it was true, despite all indications that it was not. I'm sorry this happened to her. It is a hard lesson to learn--financially and emotionally. People tell and show you who they really are. It's best to pay attention.
The level of denial some people have and continue to cling to. A friend of a friend has been catfished. She "met" the guy online. Supposedly they lived in the same area. Supposedly he was in international finance, and would have to go on a business trip any time they were suppose to meet. This went on for YEARS. Despite friends and family telling her she was being catfished, she was "committed to the relationship." Relationships with family and friends became strained. She disregarded decades-long friendships in favor of this "man." She sent money (why? I don't know) over the course of time, and as of this week, has no money and no relationship. Up until this very week, she was still convinced that this was "the one," and yet had never met the guy in person. Denial. All the red flags were there, and she willingly ignored them. Her self-esteem was such that she wanted to believe it was true, despite all indications that it was not. I'm sorry this happened to her. It is a hard lesson to learn--financially and emotionally. People tell and show you who they really are. It's best to pay attention.
thats so sad, im glad i only trust close family and no-one else until proven so, i hope she recovers..
my mum has 3 brothers and 6 sisters 6 are right 3 are left thats 6 with 1 boy and 1 girl like me and thats 9 sibiling wich have children abroad bc of good reasons then theres my dads family and well thats not too had to work out.. 2 sisters and a deceased brother.
mums dad had 3 brother and 3 sisters all with many children... my mums mum had 4 brothers and 4 sisters all with many children... this i call distant but close.. family all abroad all special...perhaps some popular... not including the many in my immediate family which some (8) are popular... we are everywhere...
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SD, that is awful - both the catfisher's behavior and the blindness some encounter toward them. I do understand that sense of believing someone is THE one - I have been there and am fortunate my gut steered me right and I found the best man/person (manperson? ) but that seems to be more the exception than the rule. Good wishes to her, and a lesson learned. And hopefully a heart not too closed off after this.
JWP, stop giving me double-vision!
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Love that my guy just pulled a Costanza with a Snickers bar.
And watching a doc on lions. They are some badass motherfuckers.
Went to see Anthropoid last night, really an excellent film. I highly recommend everyone go see it
What's it about?
Set in Prague during WWII, based on the true events around the assassination of Heydrich. Unsurprisingly, it's quite harrowing but it's one of those films that just needs to be seen, to remember the deeds and the sacrifice of those on whom it is based
Went to see Anthropoid last night, really an excellent film. I highly recommend everyone go see it
What's it about?
Set in Prague during WWII, based on the true events around the assassination of Heydrich. Unsurprisingly, it's quite harrowing but it's one of those films that just needs to be seen, to remember the deeds and the sacrifice of those on whom it is based
Can't say I know anything much about that, but Prague is stunningly beautiful and a great city to visit.
my small self... like a book amongst the many on a shelf
Went to see Anthropoid last night, really an excellent film. I highly recommend everyone go see it
What's it about?
Set in Prague during WWII, based on the true events around the assassination of Heydrich. Unsurprisingly, it's quite harrowing but it's one of those films that just needs to be seen, to remember the deeds and the sacrifice of those on whom it is based
Can't say I know anything much about that, but Prague is stunningly beautiful and a great city to visit.
So I've heard, at least beauty eventually emerged from hell
SD, that is awful - both the catfisher's behavior and the blindness some encounter toward them. I do understand that sense of believing someone is THE one - I have been there and am fortunate my gut steered me right and I found the best man/person (manperson? ) but that seems to be more the exception than the rule. Good wishes to her, and a lesson learned. And hopefully a heart not too closed off after this.
Update on the catfish: my friend has found out that her friend gave the guy all the money from her 401K AND took out a loan to give him money (again, why I don't know). I still can't fathom giving someone you never met in person all your money. He might as well have began his message "Hi, I'm a Nigerian prince, and I need your help..."
"...Dimitri...He talks to me...'.."The Ghost of Greece..".
"..That's One Happy Fuckin Ghost.."
“..That came up on the Pillow Case...This is for the Greek, With Our Apologies.....”
SD, that is awful - both the catfisher's behavior and the blindness some encounter toward them. I do understand that sense of believing someone is THE one - I have been there and am fortunate my gut steered me right and I found the best man/person (manperson? ) but that seems to be more the exception than the rule. Good wishes to her, and a lesson learned. And hopefully a heart not too closed off after this.
Update on the catfish: my friend has found out that her friend gave the guy all the money from her 401K AND took out a loan to give him money (again, why I don't know). I still can't fathom giving someone you never met in person all your money. He might as well have began his message "Hi, I'm a Nigerian prince, and I need your help..."
This breaks my heart. Mostly because I CAN understand that sort of desperation. Loneliness can be caustic.
"...Dimitri...He talks to me...'.."The Ghost of Greece..".
"..That's One Happy Fuckin Ghost.."
“..That came up on the Pillow Case...This is for the Greek, With Our Apologies.....”
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Trieste 14, Vienna 14, Gdynia 14, Leeds 14, Milton Keynes 14, Denver 14
Central Park 15
Fort Lauderdale 16, Miami 16, Tampa 16, Jacksonville 16, Greenville 16, Hampton 16, Columbia 16, Lexington 16, Philly1 16, Philly2 16, NYC1 16, NYC2 16, Quebec City 16, Ottawa 16, Toronto1 16, Toronto2 16, Fenway1 16, Fenway2 16, Wrigley1 16, Wrigley2 16
SmallestOceans, that was lovely.
my mum has 3 brothers and 6 sisters 6 are right 3 are left
thats 6 with 1 boy and 1 girl like me
and thats 9 sibiling wich have children abroad bc of good reasons
then theres my dads family and well thats not too had to work out..
2 sisters and a deceased brother.
my mums mum had 4 brothers and 4 sisters all with many children...
this i call distant but close.. family all abroad all special...perhaps some popular...
not including the many in my immediate family which some (8) are popular...
we are everywhere...
JWP, stop giving me double-vision!
And watching a doc on lions. They are some badass motherfuckers.
Narration by Jeremy Irons not even needed!
Trieste 14, Vienna 14, Gdynia 14, Leeds 14, Milton Keynes 14, Denver 14
Central Park 15
Fort Lauderdale 16, Miami 16, Tampa 16, Jacksonville 16, Greenville 16, Hampton 16, Columbia 16, Lexington 16, Philly1 16, Philly2 16, NYC1 16, NYC2 16, Quebec City 16, Ottawa 16, Toronto1 16, Toronto2 16, Fenway1 16, Fenway2 16, Wrigley1 16, Wrigley2 16
Prague Krakow Berlin 2018. Berlin 2022
EV, Taormina 1+2 2017.
I wish i was the souvenir you kept your house key on..
You never really had to begin with.
Sometimes it's not the song that makes you emotional it's the people and things that come to your mind when you hear it.
"..That's One Happy Fuckin Ghost.."
“..That came up on the Pillow Case...This is for the Greek, With Our Apologies.....”
"..That's One Happy Fuckin Ghost.."
“..That came up on the Pillow Case...This is for the Greek, With Our Apologies.....”
Prague Krakow Berlin 2018. Berlin 2022
EV, Taormina 1+2 2017.
I wish i was the souvenir you kept your house key on..
You never really had to begin with.
Sometimes it's not the song that makes you emotional it's the people and things that come to your mind when you hear it.