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Posted by dj on September 12, 1999, at 9:45:58
Haven't seen anything from her for awhile. Here's hoping she's out having FUN in the sun and not obsessing about psychobabble like some of us...me anyway, too often...
Posted by Dee on September 13, 1999, at 12:40:04
In reply to Racer?, posted by dj on September 12, 1999, at 9:45:58
I been thinking about you, too. Hope u're hanging out with Yardena, having a life. Miss ya both.
Dee
Posted by Cass on September 13, 1999, at 14:21:13
In reply to Re: Racer?, posted by Dee on September 13, 1999, at 12:40:04
The last substantial message I read from Racer involved the car accident. Racer, I hope you're doing okay. You sure have been supportive to me and others here. If you need support, I'm sure everyone is here for you. But maybe you're doing what dj speculated; you're out playing in the sun! Cass
Posted by Janice on September 13, 1999, at 21:54:45
In reply to Racer, I've been thinking about you, too. , posted by Cass on September 13, 1999, at 14:21:13
I'm wondering where you are too.
Posted by Racer on September 17, 1999, at 7:45:30
In reply to Hope you didn't have to sell your computer Racer, posted by Janice on September 13, 1999, at 21:54:45
Thank you all for your notes. I've just been more than a little swamped, and have also had a bit of a health problem. That is, I had an abcessed tooth, and it kept me in a drug induced stupor of about a week. Horrible.
On the plus side, I'm giggling like a schoolgirl, and have MET A MAN. I know, I know. That's not actually worth much in the scheme of things, but it's sure a lot of fun! He's something special, though not for his looks. No one would mistake him for handsome, but he absolutely fills me with a warm, blissful contentment. And no, we haven't taken this past the stage of just chattering at one another about all sorts of things like cats, parents, history, computers, endosymbiosis, epidemiology, poetry, and ice cream. I've never met anyone like this, and it's both frightening and thrilling.
And then, school has started again, I have a whole new crop of students to deal with, and my new curriculum is late. As in, I sure hope I get a chance to do something about it before I have to teach it!
And the rest of you? How's it going?
(Cass, I'm having a great time with the batik and the mosaics. How are you? Did you find the Silver Swirls crayons?)
Posted by Janice on September 28, 1999, at 22:30:48
In reply to You're all so sweet!, posted by Racer on September 17, 1999, at 7:45:30
I hope he's nice to you. Janice
Posted by Racer on September 29, 1999, at 0:24:38
In reply to How's the man Racer? , posted by Janice on September 28, 1999, at 22:30:48
It's a little scary. I've experienced something like this twice before, both times with women, an immediate connection, and they're both still my two best friends. I've never felt it with a man before, but I think this may be that thing I never thought existed outside novels and soap operas: True Love.
He's not cute, not at all my type, and I'm just in heat over him anyway. When he talks to me, I can't help but be overwhelmed. He doesn't get into any of the posturing that many men fall into with me. He's not at all intimidated by my intelligence, which has always been a big issue, nor by my independence. I think I want to marry him.
On the other hand, it's all happening so fast, that I'm keeping all other options open, and making every effort to increase my social life so that I'm not getting too tied up with him just in case. Does that make sense? Besides, if he's the only one I ever go out with, what will we have to talk about? Besides computers and life and philosophy and biology and statistics and literature and history and social sciences and paleoanthropology and all those other things...
This is amazing to me! I'm liking it, despite the fears.
Posted by di on September 29, 1999, at 1:38:26
In reply to Better than nice!, posted by Racer on September 29, 1999, at 0:24:38
Good on ya, Racer. Rev up those engines, keep engaging and goooo girrrrrrlllllllll!!
> This is amazing to me! I'm liking it, despite the fears.
Posted by Racer on September 29, 1999, at 7:14:07
In reply to Re: Better than nice!, posted by di on September 29, 1999, at 1:38:26
> Good on ya, Racer.
That's a phrase I haven't heard here in the states. You from my favorite southern continent?
Posted by dj on September 29, 1999, at 8:27:38
In reply to You from out of town?, posted by Racer on September 29, 1999, at 7:14:07
Canada
> > Good on ya, Racer.
>
> That's a phrase I haven't heard here in the states. You from my favorite southern continent?
Posted by Bob on September 29, 1999, at 9:59:35
In reply to Better than nice!, posted by Racer on September 29, 1999, at 0:24:38
> This is amazing to me! I'm liking it, despite the fears.
"Try not to try too hard, it's just a lovely ride"
JT, Secrt o' LifeToo cool, Racer, enjoy!
Bob
Posted by Racer on September 29, 1999, at 12:00:44
In reply to Re: Better than nice!, posted by Bob on September 29, 1999, at 9:59:35
> Too cool, Racer, enjoy!
> BobThat's what I'm trying to do. It helps that I'm feeling so good about the way we get along that I have a ton of energy to put into other things. That way, I'm being more productive, and I'm also buffering the importance of this connection. Does that make sense? I hope so, because I think it does to me.
Thanks for your encouragement.
Posted by MelindaJ on September 29, 1999, at 15:23:31
In reply to Better than nice!, posted by Racer on September 29, 1999, at 0:24:38
Isn't love surprising?
I met my husband when I answered his personal ad. We talked by phone for over a month before finally meeting.
I knew that, even if there wasn't any chemistry, this was someone I felt a connection with and wanted to re-
main close to. When we met, well, he wasn't my type - not someone anyone would call handsome. But, I first
fell in love with the warm timbre of his voice and the way he truly listened to me. And to my surprise,
there was definate chemistry! Good luck to you in your new relationship Racer. My husband and I have been
through some rough times in the past five years but we've never lost our connection - it's what's driven us to
make our relationship work. Today, I have a hard time remembering that I once didn't think he was handsome!
Posted by Janice on September 29, 1999, at 20:54:06
In reply to Re: Better than nice!, posted by MelindaJ on September 29, 1999, at 15:23:31
So the rest of us can check this guy out. Plus, we'll need his address if he does anything to piss you off. i'm thrilled you're so happy racer.
Melinda, that's wonderful that when you look at your husband, you can't believe once you didn't think he was handsome.
Janice
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