where to begin or end? #2

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I also have trouble with GALing, mainly trying to start new and build new life and friendships. or revert, by picking up where i left off 12 years ago and reconnect and get back to my roots...

jade,

At first, I had difficulty with my GAL activities; I was looking for something bold, daring and different. But, I'm a working dad so I had some constraints with regard to how much time I had to spend on my activities.

What led me to my GAL activities was that I needed a new bed because my W took our bed when she moved out, so I decided to build a bed. After I built the bed, I did other woodworking projects around the house, and soon I was constantly juggling multiple projects. It turned out to be a lot of fun. Much of the work I did was outside so I'd often talk with neighbors and people passing by. In addition, I often had to go to Lowe's or Home Depot or the nursery so I had a good amount of interaction with other people.

My point is that if your GAL activities are feeling a bit contrived, then just go with the flow and you might find something "ordinary" that captures your interest. My home projects made a world of difference in my attitudes toward everything.

Doodler, nice job explaining this.