jake5270
Gift PremiumLaid-back, easy going guy until my passions are aroused. I've been here 3 other times... I keep trying to get it right, I guess. lol
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Monday, February 8, 2021, 7:30:20 PM- Gotta get that 'A' | ||
Someone told me about this, but said they couldn't remember where they read it, so for now this is only hearsay: Supposedly a female college student, for her sociology class, spent a weekend posing as a prostitute. What I found unsettling was that she said the most embarrassing moments were when she asked her 'clients' to fill out a questionnaire after their 'sessions'. THAT'S the most embarrassing part? I'll give her points for originality and I hope her paper got her an 'A'. What people will do to get ahead (pun intended) in the world. ~ | ||
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Sunday, February 7, 2021, 7:59:14 PM- He was right | ||
I saw Tom hanks interviewed a while back. Somehow the talk became about beauty in Hollywood. Tom said that some people refuse to be photographed on what they term their 'bad side'. To prove his point, he had the t.v. camera focus on him from three sides: straight on, his left side, then his right. You could really see a difference. Since that time, especially with women, when I'm watching them I try to see if I can find their 'bad side'. It's really not that hard to see. I've seen some older work from women who are stars now and in their younger days they were indeed filmed or photographed on the side they wouldn't want you to see. I find it amazing how just one simple turn of the head can present an almost completely different person. Being an old man now, I can't seem to find a good side for me, but in my younger days I've noticed from old pics that photographers preferred my right side. Sometimes the little things may amaze you... if you know what to look for. ~ | ||
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Sunday, February 7, 2021, 2:05:22 AM- SO full | ||
I pigged out tonight. Two gigantic chicken breasts, homemade mashed potatoes, black eyed peas and cornbread, with cherry pie for dessert. I cleaned up, took a little nap and waddled over to the computer. I'm almost afraid to belch, because I'm full up to my eyes. Not a bad problem to have. ~ | ||
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Friday, February 5, 2021, 7:24:31 PM- Big day ahead - finale | ||||||
Help, I've been shot! No, seriously. In & out in 20 minutes, with 15 of those waiting to see if I'd have a reaction. So I sat & grooved to 'Papa was a Rolling Stone' (long version) & 'When will I be Loved'. An enjoyable experience with courteous, friendly people. I'm looking forward to going back in 4 weeks. I recommend everyone get their vaccine shot as soon as you can. | ||||||
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Friday, February 5, 2021, 5:19:44 PM- Big day ahead II | ||
True to form, my interior clock woke me up early... at 7:45, 8:30 & 9:30. I finally got up at 10am. My lunch is ready to take to work, my laundry is done and I have showered & shaved. Four hours sleep will probably hit me at work later tonight. But tonight's sleep will be restful. It had better be. ~ | ||
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Thursday, February 4, 2021, 7:37:38 PM- Big day ahead | ||
Friday I get my first Covid shot. It's a big deal as far as the future goes and a friend who got theirs 2 days ago at the same place says it was quick, i.e. in and out. I like that. But There are things I want to get done before I go in for my appointment. I work afternoons and I will have to juggle my schedule a little. The only problem is this: I want to get up an hour early so that I can get everything I normally do on Friday done BEFORE I leave the house. Normally, one would set their alarm clock back an hour and be done with it. But (again) My smart alarm clock won't let me do that, like it refuses to accept the change. So, being the type of guy who has learned to hit the curveballs life throws me, I will just get up when I normally do (about an hour to an hour and a half before the alarm goes off) to pee and stay up. And if I get up only when the alarm wakes me, no worries. I can do some things after work, too. I think I'm covered. ~ | ||
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Wednesday, February 3, 2021, 7:13:26 PM- Pet peeve of the day | ||
The other day, I saw a new member's photos. Very pretty, gorgeous body. I wrote her a little personal message to complement her and to welcome her to NN. Most of the time, I don't hear back from these people, which is o.k. - I'm sure they're getting an overwhelming amount of messages to deal with. Sometimes they will write back a little thank you note, which makes me smile. Sometimes you go through all of that... and then they disappear. That has always bugged me, like meeting someone you get along with right away and then never seeing them again. Life can be cruel sometimes. ~ | ||
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Tuesday, February 2, 2021, 7:07:53 PM- REO time | ||||||
These guys are truly talented. I first listened to them cover a Beatles song and could hardly believe my ears - they are spot on! Since that time, I've discovered there is no genre they can't handle, as you will see: Talent like theirs should not go unheard. | ||||||
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Monday, February 1, 2021, 7:24:43 PM- Time | ||
I heard on the local news today that I can now make an appointment to get my vaccine shot. So I went to the state website to see what I have to do. Oh, boy. There are a few requirements before I can get an appointment. As with everything else, nothing can be done until the paperwork is finished. It reminds me of prepping to try out a new recipe in the kitchen. More time will be spent getting ready than the actual event takes. But, as with savoring the final product, I'm sure the results will be worth the time. I relate the process to when I file my taxes. A certain amount of time will have to be set aside beforehand. All hail the process of government red tape! ~ | ||
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Sunday, January 31, 2021, 7:37:41 PM- It's time | ||
The snow has slacked off some, so it's time to go out to dig my car out. (sarcastically) I just LOVE winter! | ||
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