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My New Skates
I bought new roller skates last week. They arrived at my home while I was at work. I put them on right away and went outside to try them out. It was a humbling experience. I hadn’t been on skates in more than thirty years. I set out to skate around my sub division by taking a step outside my garage with my skates on. My street is quiet and most of my neighbors don ‘t travel in the evenings so I had the street to myself. That’s great for safety’s sake and it spared me some embarrassment.
My driveway has a decline that I don’t think about unless there is ice or snow on the ground. I flew down my driveway and fell at the end. My new skates were scraped and marked by asphalt after having them on for about ten minutes and I hurt myself and my pride.
After struggling to get to my feet at the end of my driveway I set off to continue skating. I never realized that I live on top of a gently sloping hill until I tried to skate down the street. I flew down the street and into a perpendicular intersection on my skates. I was unable to stop until I aimed myself into my neighbor’s lawn at the bottom of the hill. Their lawn was my first opportunity to stop after speeding into the T intersection.
I laid on my neighbor’s lawn for a minute or two, collected myself and continued to skate down the road which as another hill. I got to the end of the cul de sac and barreled into another lawn. I picked myself up again and wobbly made my way up the hill and back to my house.
The entire experience lasted no longer than thirty minutes. I was shook and sore. I recalled my youthful days of skating at the roller rink. I don’t remember learning to skate or having an major falls. I felt very old.
I watched a few You Tube videos about skating and learning how to stop, particularly downhill out doors. There is a lot of good information out there. I was encouraged by the commenters. I guess it’s common to get to middle age and decide to skate after not skating since your teens. There were many that had similar experiences to mine.
I went to Walmart and got some safety gear. I bought a helmet for around $20 and a set of knee and elbow pads and wrist guards for about $15. The safety equipment is worth the money. Even if it was more expensive it’s cheaper than hospital bills and time off work. It helps me to be more confident because the fear of injury is reduced.
I’ve been on my skates a few times this week and I’ve already improved but I’m still wobbly and I need to work on stopping myself. I’ll give myself a pat on the back because yesterday I got down the driveway and maintained some control over myself. It was slow and clumsey but I’ll work on it. Out door skating is a great work out even if I’m not very graceful.
Question of the Day 5.24.23
None really. Enjoy me while I’m here.
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What’s the oldest things you’re wearing today?
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Question of the Day 5.15.23
I have an aunt who died on Friday. She was in her early eighties. I spent a lot of time with her when I was young. I am very fortunate to have her. I didn’t go to day care as a child I went to my aunt’s house. It was a safe, wholesome, loving, fun environment.
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Modern Dating Scam: Simp/Pick-Me
The terms Simp and Pick Me are commonly used on social media. A simp is a man that is agreeable and eager to please women. A pick me is the same towards men. Both can be defensive of the opposite sex. Social media tells these people that they should be ashamed of wanting to be desirable and get along with the opposite sex. If you’re heterosexual and desire to be in a romantic relationship you should be a simp or a pick me. It’s a manipulative scam to think otherwise.
No one wants to be in a relationship where they are at odds with their partner. Everyone wants someone that will be nice to them. Everyone wants someone that will cater to them. Those that spit simp/pick me at people as an insult try to convince others that their stupid social stances such as MGTOW and feminism will do anything but hinder them in a romantic relationships.
Why go into a relationship with notions such as I will never dress for the male gaze or women wanted equality so I’m not going to treat my girlfriend like a lady ? Heterosexual people are attracted to characteristics of the opposite sex. Men like to feel respected. Men like women they find attractive. Men like sex. Women like to feel protected. Women like gifts. Women like to feel pretty. Women like security. Women like sex. There is nothing wrong with that.
Just stay single or perhaps really consider if you’re even straight. Perhaps heterosexuality is not really for you. When I’ve had dates I certainly wanted to be appealing to men. When I’ve had boyfriends I’ve wanted to care for him. I expected the same in return. There’s no point in a romantic relationship if you’re not being validated. Of course your partner needs to appreciate and validate you as an individual but it’s very important to be appreciated as a man or a woman.
Simps and pick mes actually like and respect the opposite sex and want to see them happy. There’s nothing wrong with that. What people actually mean by simp/pick me is a man or woman that is desperate and a yes man or woman. I agree that that is a problem. A strong focus on seeking validation through romantic relationships can also be problematic. Otherwise just stop being difficult and be nice and likeable to your date or find another date.
Question of the Day 4.30.23
What are your favorite emojis?
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Daily Question 4.27.23
I’ve traveled outside of the country alone twice to Japan and Israel.