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Living with Ourselves

Sophia1Senior Contributor

Living with Ourselves

hello @eudemonism @eth @outlander @Bunniekins @Mazarita @Silenus @NameUnknown @Grasshopper3 @patientpatient @soul @Former-Member @Determined @Shaz51 @Former-Member @Friendconnect @Teej @utopia @Queenie @Appleblossom @Zam @perseverer @Janna @Owlunar @Former-Member @Former-Member

First of all I wanted to let you know that I have conversed with all of you at some stage on both sides of the forum..

It was my intention to close two of my threads and change my name in the kindest way for all of you...

I commenced this process on the 12th March and today is the first day that I have access to actually post or respond to anyone....I was in the last couple of days able to register a new name and like some posts...

I am so sorry that my profile ended so abruptly that was definitely not my intention....

In fact if I had done it my way.. instead of thinking would be better to be guided through the process....I would have just written on one of my threads my reason for closing my account tagging you all in....then requested account to be closed and username put to bed so to speak

I have chosen to take this path in order to protect my family's sense of safety .. privacy...health..

Please let me reassure you that this has nothing to do with any members on here...

I have tagged each and everyone of you because you have given me support and invited me into a little of your worlds...priceless experiences...I have felt heard and valued on here....Thank you all so much..

Moving forward ...this is who I am now and hope to be able to converse on the forum living in the now not the past...therefore no mention of my previous username necessary...

If you do not know who I am...that is fine also...perhaps all of the above is not relevant for you..

take care

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Sophia1Senior Contributor

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good morning all @Adge@Former-Member@outlander@Owlunar @eudemonism@Appleblossom@Zoe7 and others passing by

I am having a restful day...even though there is much washing to catch up on after our 3 days in a row travelling to the city...appointments...house appointment yesterday...

very windy here...too windy for a short walk in the garden...

hoping that you all have some calm time as well as find something that makes you smile

will find a photograph to mind travel to

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outlanderSenior Contributor

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morning @Sophia1
a restful day sounds good. washing can wait esp after such busy days.
i hope you have some moments to smile today too

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Zoe7Senior Contributor

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Morning @Sophia1 I have been doing a little gardening this morning - resting now as I can't do too much at once. It is supposed to be clear all day so I still have plenty of time to get back out there. Tonight (or when I finish in the garden) I am making some veggie soup for the next few days

I have washing to do too - should put that on shortly!

Look forward to seeing your next mind travel photo

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Sophia1Senior Contributor

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today for those who want to join the trip...

I found Lake Como

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Sophia1Senior Contributor

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Hello fellow mind travellers...

I have booked us in here

Villa Balbianello...Lake Como

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AdgeSenior Contributor

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Thanks @Sophia1 My Date thankfully re-scheduled (after cancelling).

I've just got back from meeting her. She seems a lovely lady.

We did some bird-watching at the lake, after lunch, & talked about plants & birds - which draws on my interests, & makes for good conversation.

As to whether she will meet again, that's another story (I don't know)...

Adge

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AdgeSenior Contributor

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Yes please @Sophia1 Those photos & places look lovely.

Adge

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Zoe7Senior Contributor

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So pleased you had a good time @Adge and you talked about some of those things you are passionate about Even if you do not have another meeting it seems like you had a lovely time and will have some good memories - fingers crossed she wants to meet again

@Sophia1 I am heading to Lake Como too - the perfect getaway from 'normal' life

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AdgeSenior Contributor

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Thanks @Zoe7 You've made a very good point...

When I was having regular (or frequent) dates, years ago - I went to new & unknown areas & restaurants, that I would have never gone to (otherwise).

Plus meeting new people is an excellent social opportunity, so I found it enjoyable & motivational.

Then when I became seriously dissilusioned with it, & stopped dating - I missed out on all those possible social opportunities.

Yes, I need a getaway from normal life too...

I'm seriously long-overdue for a holiday (of any sort).

Adge

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