Suffering with a smile - that really resonates with me. I’m sorry you’ve been alone for so long. I can’t begin to fathom what that must be like for you. I hope you find companionship ❤️

Yes! We talk frequently. I hope he comes home soon. We will see. For now, all I can do is keep moving - like you! I hope I can be as strong as you are! Your strength in tough times is admirable. And I think you’re genuinely good person who deserves empathy and kindness, as much as you put it out there!

I'm suffering with a smile.

I'm sorry you've been by yourself for so long. It's going to be okay girl, your man will be back with you soon. I suppose communication is the key that helps. He loves you, misses you, yearns for you and dreams about you all the time, I know this because I'm a guy.

I've been by myself for a very very long time. I've made a few attempts at a relationship but I end up the fool and left to myself where I should just stay (and have). Not trying to sing a sad song, just saying I have skills that deals with loneliness.

Lucky for you, you're not single! Haha! You have something to look forward to other than hoping to wake up in Valhalla when you go to sleep.

I guess I must be okay - I'm filled with too much piss and vinegar, still, lol!

I haven't forgot your kind thoughts and concerns. With one exception, you have been among the few to extend me genuine compassion and that I am grateful for.

I live in a time zone 1hr behind you. If you like, we can chat here. At any rate, I'll see you about!
Have a blessed day dear girl.

Hey! How are you?

If I'm not mistaken, exactly like you do quotes.

Let me see here.....

That's it!

How do you send a private shout? Like a “whisper”?

Me neither. I emailed her a long time ago and never heard back from her. I know she didn’t like Facebook. So it was hard to keep in touch.

I will definitely let you know. I really love this! Tyr looks awesome 😊

It was my pleasure to have animated it.
And, don't forget, if you want a pic modified or a custom Avvy, let me know.
Gotta keep up with my game you know.

Lol! "Force cuddle!" haha!
Maybe that's why they don't blink for me!

Yeah - KC, I have no idea of how she is or anything.

Yup! Whenever my cats do it, I force cuddle them bc I’m a horrible person lol. But I love them both so much!

...wow...i really didn't know that. I just assumed it was only natural.
Thanks for that bit - I'll keep it in mind.

I wonder how Kitten Ciao is doing! She is such a fabulous, sweet lady. I miss her.

Did you know that when cats blink at you, it’s their way of saying they love and trust you? 😊

Lol! It was fun.
I was thinking of you and then I had a flash back to Kitten Ciao -

Your kitty needed to come alive.

Saved!!! You are the absolute BEST!!! Thank you so much!

Take it.

Okay. I'm gonna change my avatar. You need to go to my profile and get it. Changing now.

I’m here!

Ready?

I've already shown up periodically but will be looking for you around said time.

I'll give you a shout. Then you will go to my Profile and refresh the page. Then, you will see it. You will download it to your desktop and from there, I'll get back in my old clothes - hahaha!😂

Ooooh I’m intrigued!!! When are you back online? I have an appointment with my accountant in the next few minutes and then I have to pick up meds for my sister in law who is quarantined. Hopefully I’ll be home by 8PM EST

I have something for you.
But the only way I can give it to you is if we are both here at the same time...

Yes! It’s Tyr 😊 he’s so fluffy

Another Avvy!
Your Kitty?

Yes, thank you, it’s me! I think it’s 1991 😊 Im 33

Aww!
Your Avvy is adorable - I'm going to assume it's you. I'm guessing late 1990's?

That’s really cool! Have you tried reaching out to companies like the ones that make Oral B, Sonicare & Water Pik?

The video is long and boring but the Document at the USPTO website might just turn you to stone - lol!

http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1.../8926209&RS=PN/8926209#top

https://youtu.be/z-mBthCNF_Y

Of course I would talk about one of my oldest friends with the love of my life! Andy knows who is important to me :)

I didn’t know that about round faces. It’s nice to know! My face is round regardless of my weight - even when I was a size zero, I have had a round/oval face. I get my cheeks pinched a lot lol.

I’m going to look up that patent - please drop me a link to your video, I’m very interested!

Happy New Year to you as well and all of my love 💕

Thank you for your ear, Zara.

Your words are quite resounding- some of which I had no idea (like mentioning me to your husband). Thanks for being a friend and especially, at times, for having a thick skin.

I'm sorry to hear you weren't feeling well lately. It's that time of year when the kids bring back all the viral goodies they contracted from school, to share.

A while ago, you mentioned, in passing, about how round your face is. I just thought I would point out that it is scientifically proven that round faces are more attactive. Just sayin' in case you never felt pretty enough.

Yeah, I was granted a Patent back in 2015. U.S. Patent #8,926,209.
I think you know what it is. If you want to see the video I made for it I'll drop a link if you like.

Well, I'm gonna wish you a Happy New Year and lots 'O love.

Haha.....it's nappy time.
Talk to you soon💌

Hi Al,

Sorry I haven't been on much lately - I got a viral stomach bug just in time for the new year. It was lovely. Ugh.

I'm really truly sorry you lost both of your parents. And that you didn't inherit anything from your father. That's just not right :(.

I didn't know that you're an inventor! Now I know... one inventor. It's a pretty rare occupation and it's definitely a very difficult occupation. So I get that you're running out of steam, and who tf cares if people think you're an a$$#o!# - I DON'T. I've known you for near a decade now. I think we both know each other fairly well at this point.

Don't get me started on health. I, also, have not been taking care of myself. It's never too late to start! But when you're out of steam, and you don't have someone in person with you, it can be really hard. Hell, it can be hard WITH someone there with you.

Kind of hard to relax and recuperate when you don't have basic necessities like running water. I hear your pain and I wholeheartedly empathize with you, my friend. You are never a burden. If you need to talk, I'm always here for you.

And I would be absolutely devastated if I never talked to you again. I talk to my husband a lot about you - whenever you and I disagree about things (which does happen a lot but that's ok) - he holds your point of view more often than not lol. It's so annoying but I like surrounding myself with people different from me. After all, being in an echo chamber isn't healthy.

Lots of love and I'm hoping that 2020 is an easier, happier year for you.

I moved here for several reasons -

1. I once had family here, but now there is no one. Let me be clear; I'm all that remains. I was born to older parents as an only child. Just as your grandmother has passed, my grand parents died a long time ago. Then uncles and aunts and close cousins. Then my mom died in '05 and then dad died five years later.
While my parents were alive, they divorced. Mom stayed in Alaska, dad went back home to Texas. Mom never remarried (she preferred that way). But, it was not so with my dad. Dad remarried to a woman with three adult children (all men).
When my dad died, I got nothing from his estate - it all went to people who don't have one drop of his blood running in their veins.
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Anyway -
2. The second I moved here is because the cost of everything is much lower than it is in Alaska - but I found there are certain exceptions.

3. I'm an inventor. I have a U.S. Patent. Here in Texas, I have a better chance of getting it produced...
Let me put this in a better way - I may find someone with money who can see the potential of my invention and invest into getting produced.
Being an inventor, I don't have any money and by all means, I did the hard part (at least, I think so).

But now....I'm surrounded on all sides. I'm emotionally out of gas and my sympathies for many are few while my own feet are in the fire (but not many know this - all they see is an a$$#o!#).
And of course there is the daily struggle of my health or lack there-of.

Haha! If I knew I was going to live this long, I would have taken better care of my myself.

I haven't entirily given up. I'm just exhausted and it takes time to re-cooperate.

Thanks for listening, dear girl. I'll not burden you any further. I'll see you around.👍

It may be slow going right now, but your life is moving in a positive direction. It usually doesn’t happen as fast as we would like it to, but it is getting better (your house is 90% done! You have your own land in Texas.)

I would not want to find out that something happened to you by you dropping off this site :( Do you have family in Texas? What made you decide to move there?

I'm glad to hear things are starting to settle for you. It takes a lot of energy to roll with an avalanche - lol!
...Do try to find some rest where you can and maybe add an aspirin or two on top of it....that or shots of Peppermint Schnapps- haha!
As for me....well...life has been kicking my ***ass hard now for over seven years and I'm standing at some very difficult cross roads.
I've spent many Christmas's alone - the one in passing was no exception and New Years Day won't be any different.
I sold my home in Alaska and drove to Texas. Even though I bought property, I was still homeless and living in my truck for a year. I still had money but not the kind to finance a house.
So, I built a small house that is 90% finished, but has no running water.... At least I'm not homeless. I have some survival money - something to pay the electric, gas for the truck and food to eat (keeping the wolves at bay, etc).
But my health has been ****shit for years and I'm filing for Social Security Disability. If I'm not accepted, I'm doomed with no hero to the story.

The reason I mentioned any of this is because if you don't see me here one day, you'll sorta know why.

Anyhow, enough of that. I suppose we all have our work cut out for us, looking on the brighter side of things.

Yeah, I’m ok. Life is moving along. I’m tired but it’s been a really long week. How are you? Did you have a nice Christmas?

How have you been Zara?
Are you getting along well?

I think I have such a round face! But thank you 😊 🙏🏼 It has been awhile since I put a picture of myself up on here...

My goodness, you're so pretty!

😄 seems my fingers were born on the late side - lol!

Yeah, gotta admit the 70's & 80's were great. Wish I could go back with what I now know.
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Hey, at least you can say you were born at a time when two millenienums were exchanging places

You’re so lucky, I wish I was a kid in the 70s! What a time to be alive 😊 My dad was 28 years old in 1974 (the year he came to the US) and he had me much older... would’ve been so cool to be born in that decade instead of 12 years later.

She really is a terrific actress. Being a kid of the 70's Archie Bunker ( All In The Family ), was set straight every time "Maude" came over, (Edith Bunker's sister).
I also loved Jean Stapleton - what a lady!

She really is a terrific actress. Being a kid of the 70's Archie Bunker ( All In The Family ), was set straight every time "Maude" came over, (Edith Bunker's sister).
I also loved Jean Stapleton - what a lady!

All of the above! But particularly Dorothy (Golden Girls) - loved her so much 💕 Everyone is all about Blanche but ehhh I love me some Dorothy!

Bea Arthur? Maude?
The nemisis of Archie Bunker?
One of the three Golden Girls?

Lol! Your Icon is literally older than me!

Thanks! Lol yeah I guess he/she got frustrated 😂 This is help.com, not validation.com haha.

I’m just saying... some things you can’t put value on. It’s not always about money 😪