Hey CTH, take the kids and learn, and go skiing by yourself, or find friends to do that as well.
I did the same as you, and didn't go for a long period, my stbxw tried and didn't like it, so I never pursued it much. I have been skiing since 3 years old, so this year, I went back to doing what I like, and went 5-6 times after work, with friends, and several times with d9 who is getting better and better at it.
No need to wait for a braver older girl as you put it..
M: 41 STBXW: 41 D: 9 Bomb: 4/26/09
On board the D train now..
"Suffering is when we try to change what we cannot."
Big weekend. No sleep. Deep feelings. New experiences.
Dog is enjoying a new...different...crowd.
Dog is never going back to the way it was.
"My actions are my only true belongings. I cannot escape the consequences of my actions. My actions are the ground upon which I stand." Thich Nhat Hanh
I hate this stupid sh that we have to live in these boxes. Narrowly defined. Written by somebody else. I was sold a bill of goods and my only disappointment was that I lived in it for so long. f that sh!!!
Those who truly love, don't need boxes. No one knows what the rules are, how long it will last, or what will happen tomorrow. They love anyway.
i will write my own. I will live my own. I will love my own.
"My actions are my only true belongings. I cannot escape the consequences of my actions. My actions are the ground upon which I stand." Thich Nhat Hanh
I hate this stupid sh that we have to live in these boxes. Narrowly defined. Written by somebody else. I was sold a bill of goods and my only disappointment was that I lived in it for so long. f that sh!!!
Those who truly love, don't need boxes. No one knows what the rules are, how long it will last, or what will happen tomorrow. They love anyway.
i will write my own. I will live my own. I will love my own.
I could be wrong but I'm guessing that a short exchange we had recently is taking up permanent residence in your head as it is in mine:
Originally Posted By: orangedog
The Dog is disenfranchised with so many things lately. Spending, economy, jobs, education, housing, etc. I feel like I (we) were sold a bill of goods.
Originally Posted By: Gardener
So does Gardener.
Originally Posted By: orangedog
It's not for lack of personal optimism (macro optimism is another story). I just feel the things valued, conventional wisdom, and the common model was (is) flawed.
Originally Posted By: Gardener
More and more, I reflect on having lived my life "by the book". I now plan on living it by my book during the next chapter. After the house is sold, I plan on downsizing and "de-stuffifying" big time.
Originally Posted By: orangedog
Won't get fooled again.
Gardener
"My soul, be satisfied with flowers, With fruit, with weeds even; but gather them In the one garden you may call your own." Cyrano deBergerac
"My actions are my only true belongings. I cannot escape the consequences of my actions. My actions are the ground upon which I stand." Thich Nhat Hanh
