OK. At this risk of being told how immature and ignorant I am, I'll play along. Just be forewarned that you can't hurt my feelings because I have no self-esteem.
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Originally Posted by Geshtinnanna  Which person from your past, who you've lost touch with, do you wonder about the most? |
An old army buddy from Vietnam. We were so close back then (1971) that we could finish each other's sentences. We've been intermittently in touch over the years, but it seems the gut-level conversations of that period have given way to newfound manliness and political correctness.
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Originally Posted by Geshtinnanna So, go on, tell us, what 1 word describes you on a good day? And what about on a bad day? |
On a good day, I'm convinced that living for 60 years has resulted in my pretty much having it all figured out. On a bad day, I'm not sure of anything.
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Originally Posted by Geshtinnanna What is the last thing you attempted to quit? How did you do it and were you successful?? |
I quit smoking after 16 years in 1983. I did it with the help of a consulting psychologist employed by my company. Twelve years later, I fell in with the wrong crowd (jazz musicians) and took it back up like I'd never stopped for a minute. And I continue to enjoy it immensely.
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Originally Posted by Geshtinnanna Where in your life are you compromising? Where are you settling for less than you know you deserve? |
I'm allowing myself to enjoy the fruits of my labors of 31 years with the same corporation. I rarely aligned with the company's beliefs and fundamental values, but I can't argue with its retirement program.
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Originally Posted by Geshtinnanna How do you know whether it is time to continue fighting & holding on to something, or whether it is time to let go? |
This is a bit trite, but it's time to let go when the juice is no longer worth the squeeze.
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Originally Posted by Geshtinnanna What measures do you employ to take time out for yourself when you need it? |
There's nothing I really retreat into. I just call it a day and figure I'll take up where I left off tomorrow. Or not.