'For years I tended to live in my head and not pay much attention to physical exercise, but that has changed. I do a 30 minute walk a couple of evenings a week and go to yoga 3 times a week. The...
I am not opposed to meds for depression, especially when you are SO down just getting out of bed can seem like an impossible task, much less exercising,calling a friend, etc. Meds can be a way to...
I hate the process of cleaning but I abhor living in chaos. Messiness really impacts my mood negatively but when I am depressed I don't feel like tackling the mess, which brings me down further and...
I'll join the other fans of Haruki Murakami - I like all of his stuff, but After Dark is really good. You also might like Hard-boiled Wonderland and The End of the World . Another fave of mine is...
Glad to hear it. Guess it took him a while to absorb it & sorry if I sounded a harsh. Hope all goes well.
It's been years since I've dated (thank God!) but before I got married I remember all the dilemmas and drama. One thing I learned is that if a guy is interested, unless he's been drugged & is being...
You could always try listing pros and cons of each option on a piece of paper- or if the linear/column thing is not your style, try a mind map - write each option in a circle & then just put rays out...
I've taken anti-ds are various times. The one that seemed to work best for me was Zoloft. Many feel that anti-ds are just masking the problem or blunting emotions. I really think it depends on what...
I am sure your wedding willl be beautiful. One thing to keep in mind- it is one day in your marriage, and while it's certainly a milestone, trust me, it is not the most important day. What matters is...
I really need much more sleep than I typically get. I get through the day thanks to tea/coffee - mornings are very hard, as the day progresses I get more energy, have a hard time falling asleep at...
Maybe not word for word, but something like this (said by Winona Ryder in Heathers): Great pate, but I'd better motor if I'm gonna make that funeral. Another quote from that movie: ...
Freshman year- Came out of 8 years of Catholic grade school to attend a large public high school. Tried out for plays, got heavily into drama. Remained kinda nerdy but enjoyed the attention of being...
John (as in Lennon) David. Not sure why I came up with David- thought if he turned out to be a JD type of guy he could use that as a nickname, & one of my friends called him that when he was...
I scored 20.
So you've been through the methadone detox before? Sorry that you're going through all this- addiction is rough. I know so many people dealing with that.
[QUOTE:The one book I'd recommend would be Hard Boiled Wonderland and The End of the World by Haruki Murukami. ] That's a great book. Murakami is my favorite author. I also love Norwegian...
One thing I've learned in terms of careers is that just because you can do something doesn't mean you should. At various times I've had supervisory positions. and alwaysI ended up stressed and...
Yes, absolutely.
Yes, run with it! When I was in high school I acted in a lot of plays & I loved it.I was extremely self-conscious as a young teenager, but having people look at me when I was playing a role was...
I have two dogs-not at all like me. The older one is very sensitive but also very volatile-try to picture a canine version of the young Sean Penn . The female is bouncy, optimistic, has no idea of...
Duder 142, I work for an insurance company (I know how boring that sounds!). I guess what I do is best described as a technical writer. I am pretty much left alone to get done whatever I need to get...
Night owl. There is so much morning chauvinism in the US. So what if the early bird gets the worm? Give me a midnight table at a cool little tapas bar w/ lots of appetizers & a glass of wine. Much...
Agree about the importance of shared values, interests, although being joined at the hip to someone & doing everything together can be deadly, in my opinion. Opposites can attract initially but I've...
I try to evaluate relationships by asking, what does that person bring out in me? After a conversation with that person, do I feel somewhat uplifted, like I've been listened to & understood, or do I...
I am 59. It feels strange to type that because I know it must seem very old indeed to those of you who are teens. I wish there had been Internet when I was a teenager- I would have loved a site like...
I love the rain. Gret for napping, reading, doing indoor projects like cleaning closets. I also like being snowbound - don't like driving in snow, but it's nice to be cozy at home with plenty of food...
The list in the first post describes me amazingly well. I'm an only child & in our neighborhood there were very few kids, so I spend a lot of time reading, writing, drawing by myself. I had...
I often have a hard time falling asleep. Usually take a hot bath, do some reading, have a cup of hot herbal tea. I like Yogi Teas Bedtime Tea- it has an herb called skullcap that seems to be...
Sun- Aries Moon- Gemini Rising Sign - Sagittarius
This is a keys mishap, although it doesn't involve losing them. I was exiting the parking garage at work, which requires scanning my badge. I drove up to it at a weird angle, and couldn't reach the...
For some reason I have always enjoyed the feeling of being anonymous and exploring a large city on my own. Depends on what you're looking for. Do you want lots of stimulation- shows, concerts,...
Ever read A Scanner Darkly? That is an amazimg book.
Sometimes I want to be Stevie Nicks, sometime Patti Smith & my wardrobe shows it.
Do you live close to any parks or hiking trails? Sometimes it helps to get out in nature- even if it's just a city park. I've found that there is something healing just being outside. I know it's...
For some reason I love Zooey Glass in Franny & Zooey. Love this part where Zooey is talking to Franny on the phone and pretending to be their brother Buddy. Franny is complaining about the smell of...
Some good advice - thanks everyone! I think it boils down to actually taking steps to get out there - whether it be attending events/church services or inviting someone over. We have several...
I am INFP and husband is INFJ. We experienced some really rough times with our son & basically withdrew from most social encounters- church, going out with friends, etc- for probably 3 years. Don't...
Hell yeah. My hubby is INFJ.
I have had short-term relationships w/ people very different from me- obviously they provided something I needed at the time. However, my husband of many years is pretty similar to me. He is an INFJ....
I pay bills on line- dealing w/ the process of writing checks bugs me. I usually look at bills once a week in the evening & pay on line. Baskets help to keep things corralled somewhat without...
Purple, burgundy and lately brown. I used to hate brown but now I like it- especially with purple & red.
Haruki Murakami. I've read everything of his I can find.
. Are any of you as disgusted by most reality TV shows as I am? I don't watch them- other than occasionally I will watch Addicted or Intervention due to some situations in my family- hope to learn...
This is really old but I absolutely love it. YOUNG GIRL SUNDAY BLUES (Marty Balin & Paul Kantner) Jefferson Airplane In my heart I have a feeling, and I don't know what I'm gonna do;
I don't know about being broken. If I had to use one word to describe myself as a child, it would be sad. Think that is still true of me today. I don't think I strike people who know me...
Patti Smith. Love her music, her spirit, her style. Read Just Kids a while back- all about her relationship with Robert Mapplethorpe and her years in New York- so interesting and very touching.
2 dream places- one a townhouse or loft in the heart of the West Village- I love New York- the other a cabin in Big Sur. I love the stimulation and anonymity of a large city, but like being out in...
Seems INFP-ish to me. I admire John Lennon so much- named my son after him in fact.
I don't really get pissed off at them, but I find Es - especially in a group and especially early in the AM- very overwhelming. Getting into an elevator with a bunch of sales reps first thing in...
Verbally, yes - I can be killer sarcastic. I find it easier to leap to someone else's defense than my own -if someone is being mean or unfair to someone that I am close to I am much quicker to fight...'
