I believe this song is fairly apt for those of us who've been a passenger on this runaway train to its terminus.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=57XXUlUmNkg

Whats the excuse of members who pretend to be another one and then selftalk to each other for hours.

Putting in genuine effort feels like wasted effort sometimes. It's like people have this standard of movie-like perfection that just doesn't exist naturally, or without proper communication.

I feel humiliated and depressed, and on top of that I feel like the bad guy for having those emotions.

I feel like I've put genuine thought and effort into making this person feel important. I've stuck by and listened; really, genuinely listened.

All of that just to be left waiting, without any kind of heads up, flowers and gifts in hand, all dressed up and wanting to make it a special day.

Only to be stood up and told that no man has ever or will ever put any kind of real effort.

Was it not enough effort? Or am I just not a man?

I let myself be vulnerable enough to want to build a relationship again.

Even if it wasn't meant as a direct attack, I still feel disrespected.

I had no foul intentions. And my feeling were true.

I'm still processing how to feel and respond.

Idk, I'm just ranting and venting here so I can get it out of my system.

I didn't think I'd feel this hurt.

But oh well, love finds a way.

With someone, at some point in my life. Maybe someone else.

I'm going to keep putting in that effort, but for someone who appreciates the little gestures as much as the grand gestures.

I have my friends, I have my dog, and I have myself.

The rest will work itself out when it's time I guess.

CBGB was a club in the late 70's and 80's where one could go for a Chocolate malt and meet up with school chums for that wholesome family fun time.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qaPrb5WkJ-0

We should rename "Valentine's Day" to "Ballantines Day" to compensate for all the people who will only be kissing a bottle of alcohol on Friday the 14th.

Am I the only one who gets midnight cravings to eat as much chocolate as possible while binge-watching Pirates of the Caribbean? I really need this to end. Lmao

Day drinking is more than a hobby, it's a passion. State Day Drinking champ 4 years in a row. I would've won National but there's this drunken soccer mom from Connecticut who can really put down the wine!

SAAAAMMMIIIIII Is this true???

"Many people around the world, including people who have traveled a lot, often confuse England, the UK, Britain and Great Britain. Well, here's how to tell them apart:
England is a country and it's capital is London.

Great Britain is a set of 3 countries that united as a single country and has its capital in London. Those 3 countries are
1. England,
2. Scotland and
3. Wales.

When you include Northern Ireland in these 3 countries, they become the United Kingdom (union of four nations), namely:
1. England,
2. Scotland,
3. Wales
4. Northern Ireland.

That's why it's known as the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.

Together, the four are considered one country. And when this is the case, London is its capital.

However, keep in mind that these four individual nations have their respective capitals.
Consequently, the capital of
Scotland is Edinburgh ,
Wales is Cardiff;
Northern Ireland is Belfast.
England is London.

Ps: Northern Ireland should not be confused with the Republic of Ireland. The latter is an independent country and its capital is Dublin. "

LOL Sammm, why yall gotta be so confusing, like wtf! lol

So I do not know who this is going to resonate with but I figured what the hell. You will NEVER be good enough for some people.you will NEVER be wanted by some people,you will NEVER be loved by some people, you will never be accepted by some people, you will NEVER be seen by some people and quite honestly that is just fine. That is THEIR problem,NOT yours. When people make you feel small and insignificant those are not your people, that is not your crowd. You have value, you have worth and you matter and their thoughts on who they believe you are or expect you to be is bullshit. Live your life to be happy,not to fit in so the wrong people love and accept you.

There was a guy some years back who, after taking some sort of martial arts for a year, decided he was going to test his skills by sneaking into the zoo at night, jump over the lion enclosure, and see if he could fend off the large felines. Yes, he was drunk and yes, it went exactly like you'd expect it to. I'm told Biden pardoned the lions before he left office.