tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2995581230744977040Sun, 29 Sep 2024 05:08:39 +0000Random MusingsSelf-DiscoveryDatingDivorceFamilyKidsMarriageMenOnline DatingLos AngelesNarcissistic Personality DisorderPacific Northwest"Not I, not anyone else, can travel that road for you, You must travel it for yourself." --Walt Whitmanhttp://afterthefairytale.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (The Solitary Traveler)Blogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2995581230744977040.post-2073867518049992691Sun, 22 Nov 2009 04:04:00 +00002009-11-21T20:29:16.096-08:00Random MusingsFor those of us that aren't necessarily singletons by choice, it can be a bit annoying when one is surrounded by saccharin displays of love being vomited all around.Some of the worst offenders are stupid jewelry story commercials. Now I love a nice diamond like the next girl, but when one is cozied up in ones slanket with a dog/cat as ones "date", eating homemade rice crispy treats on a Saturday http://afterthefairytale.blogspot.com/2009/11/psycho-killer-quest-ce-que-cest.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The Solitary Traveler)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2995581230744977040.post-1976031436541075848Sun, 15 Nov 2009 06:27:00 +00002009-11-14T22:38:05.211-08:00Random MusingsThe "Slanket"? What's this? the skank version of the Snuggie? There's all kinds of wrong with that name.http://afterthefairytale.blogspot.com/2009/11/someones-bringin-seksy-back.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The Solitary Traveler)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2995581230744977040.post-1059668433464233838Thu, 05 Nov 2009 21:00:00 +00002009-11-05T14:30:22.844-08:00Random MusingsOK, so I’ve scaled back on a lot of things lately due to a DRASTIC cut in income.Granted, I could not completely come down from my fancy espresso drink high and have resorted to the methadone provided by a Krupp home espresso machine bought at Ross.I haven’t bought any shoes….Forget Wall Street--you know the country’s headed into financial CRAZY-times when I stop buying shoes. It should be a http://afterthefairytale.blogspot.com/2009/11/dark-night-of-financial-soul.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The Solitary Traveler)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2995581230744977040.post-7304309115955090504Wed, 04 Nov 2009 18:24:00 +00002009-11-04T10:33:58.081-08:00Random Musings“Tumble outta bed and stumble to the kitchenPour myself a cup of ambition….”The sun is shining and the air is crisp and cold lending atmosphere to the leaves which have turned brilliant shades of red and gold. All in all, it’s a beautiful Wednesday morning.As part of my current cost cutting measures (nothing like getting hours cut and having to take a new job with a 25% pay decrease; though I’m http://afterthefairytale.blogspot.com/2009/11/whats-story-morning-glory.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The Solitary Traveler)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2995581230744977040.post-6342385541559101080Mon, 02 Nov 2009 08:21:00 +00002009-11-02T00:43:03.565-08:00Random MusingsSeriously!?!?!?!?They just HAD to go and steal my idea. I mean, of course, in concept, mine was much more aesthetically appealing and held more true to the characters.I envisioned a whole Twilight Love line: Weres vs. Vamps And I mentioned they would glitter, right?Not sure if you can have glitter lube though, might be scratchy.The Vamp"...Updated by popular request... Yes the The Vamp retains http://afterthefairytale.blogspot.com/2009/11/twilight-all-that-glitters-is-not-gold.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The Solitary Traveler)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2995581230744977040.post-4117318129846182595Mon, 02 Nov 2009 01:10:00 +00002009-11-01T19:05:12.213-08:00FamilyKidsSelf-DiscoveryCrazy Cat Lady Action FigureEvery town has a Crazy Cat Lady. She's the one who lives in a tiny house full of feral felines. This 5-1/4'' (13.3 cm) tall, hard vinyl Crazy Cat Lady Action Figure has a wild look in her eye and comes with six cats.http://afterthefairytale.blogspot.com/2009/11/do-you-think-im-sexy.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The Solitary Traveler)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2995581230744977040.post-3044459415727736813Mon, 02 Nov 2009 00:16:00 +00002009-11-01T16:21:01.747-08:00...from here to being the neighborhood cat lady. I am of a certain age--at least it's something I can aim for, right? It's good to have goals.http://afterthefairytale.blogspot.com/2009/11/its-slippery-slope.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The Solitary Traveler)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2995581230744977040.post-9069690016300809408Sun, 01 Nov 2009 21:15:00 +00002009-11-01T16:25:11.173-08:00DatingMenOnline DatingText (I have not edited or fixed spelling/grammer) from a recent email exchange I had on an online dating site:“Gentleman’s” Introductory email to me, we’ll call him “Top-Gun”:Top-Gun: You are very gorgeousTop-Gun: My name is Top Gun..write me if you are interested in knowing more about me..hope to hear from you... I AM LOOKING FOR A WOMAN THAT CAN FLY A JET..(ME) YOU WILL NEED TO KNOW WHAT http://afterthefairytale.blogspot.com/2009/11/finger-lickin-good.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The Solitary Traveler)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2995581230744977040.post-38069913148369857Sat, 31 Oct 2009 19:40:00 +00002009-10-31T13:00:34.875-07:00DivorceMarriageNarcissistic Personality DisorderSelf-DiscoveryLast Wednesday was my wedding anniversary.Actually, it would have been my 9th wedding anniversary if we were still together. But the more I tried not to think about it, the more that date seemed to creep up. October 28th. My Ex sent me a text message, asking if I was OK. He said he wanted to make sure I wasn’t too sad, that I should do something nice for myself.For the longest time, during the http://afterthefairytale.blogspot.com/2009/10/and-thank-you-for-memories.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The Solitary Traveler)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2995581230744977040.post-6097408364631204820Mon, 26 Oct 2009 19:55:00 +00002009-11-01T16:31:44.233-08:00DatingMenOnline DatingSelf-DiscoveryIt’s been about a year since I took the plunge and started my journey exploring the whole internet dating thing.I’d be lying if I didn’t admit that there was reluctance on my part. The residue of past held stigmas concerning the whole process was holding me back—despite the fact that I would, and had defended it to others. “In this day and age….so busy….stuck behind computers, use the tools you http://afterthefairytale.blogspot.com/2009/10/with-all-fish-in-sea-this-little-fishy.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The Solitary Traveler)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2995581230744977040.post-143117200758301502Mon, 26 Oct 2009 02:21:00 +00002009-10-25T23:18:42.491-07:00DatingFamilyKidsSelf-DiscoveryI did not see this coming….Nope, back in my early 20’s when life was still an open road, and adventure was to be partaken in and explored, I did not see myself entering my 39th year alone.I would be lying if I didn’t say that this is bittersweet. Life threw me for a loop, and gratefully, also gave me the strength to survive and get myself out of an abusive marriage—for my sanity and my physical http://afterthefairytale.blogspot.com/2009/10/mid-life-crisis-is-this-seasons-new.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The Solitary Traveler)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2995581230744977040.post-5275938508489747568Mon, 26 Oct 2009 00:38:00 +00002009-11-01T20:01:17.626-08:00DivorceLos AngelesMarriagePacific NorthwestSelf-DiscoveryCinderella called—I think she wants her fairy-tale back since I seemed to have royally messed things up. But as a lovely parting gift I got to keep the dress, the slippers and a rhinestone tiara. Every girl needs a sparkly tiara, right?As an L.A.-wife, I made the ultimate mistake in terms of marital bliss--I asked what was behind the curtain. And being the type-A person I aspire to be at times (http://afterthefairytale.blogspot.com/2009/10/man-behind-curtain.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The Solitary Traveler)0