Stumbling on the Side of 12 Misty Mountains...
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Posted:Jun 4, 2014 7:55 pm
Last Updated:Jan 28, 2015 5:57 am
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So...Where have I been...Well, I've been spending a lot of time exploring other social media.
It started with Twitter- I know a few of you followed me there and I hope you enjoy it as much as I have grown to. I was surprised, really. I expected a bunch of vapid nonsense from celebrities, and instead I stumbled into a part of Twitter populated by funny, maturely immature folks my own age who are as fucked up as I am and hilarious to boot. If you ever want to look me up, I'm at AnitaHelmet.
I have close to 9,500 followers now- don't know if that's a lot of a little by most standards, but they're a fun group. It's a different dynamic- most people don't comment and don't encourage comments from others- something I had to get used to coming from Blogville. It's also quite the meat market if you're shopping for some fun. I've met a few nice guys there- Twitter Crushes, as they are known. You really can get to know someone if you read their feed diligently. 140 characters doesn't give you much to go on, but some folks make the most of it. I highly recommend it! Quick wit, lots of laughs, instant validation and 24 hour feedback- what's not to like?
I also delved into Instagram for a short while. For those who aren't familiar with it, it's a photo sharing site. I started with pics of my baked creations and three in a few sassy ones here and there, but there are always trolls looking to crap on your party, so I was suspended for nudity a few times. This led me to Mobli, where the TOU isn't as stringent when it comes to nudity. I didn't stay there long- it just didn't do much for me. Instagram was nice because I got to see a side of my twitter friends that they wouldn't expose on a place as public as Twitter. I saw their and families, vacations pictures and glimpses into their REAL LIVES. Eventually I left because of politics and cliquish behavior, but I still recommend it.
Other sites like Vine, Snapchat and Voxer got a preliminary visit, but I didn't hang around there too long. Not much to gain for the effort.
And now I find myself back here, where I can be myself and hopefully find someone who welcomes my own personal brand of crazy. It hasn't been easy- after THAT GUY, I found that I am very resistant to investing in someone new. Of course I still chat with him from time to time- old habits die hard. But it's not the same and it never will be. I need to reconcile that I will ever have that kind of relationship again. That doesn't mean the next one won't be better- I just need to give it a chance.
More later...my bath water is getting chilly and no one likes a pruny Gottaring, lol...
Thanks for welcoming me back, Guys and Dolls. I've missed you-- really, I have.
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Grant Me the Serenity...
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Posted:Jun 2, 2014 10:42 am
Last Updated:Jun 23, 2014 4:12 pm
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"Hi, my name is Gottaring and I have no idea what I'm doing here."
Seriously- no clue, whatsoever. I think I've lost my mojo, y'all.
Is there a strategy I need to be employing? Are we putting all our eggs in one basket, or spreading the eggs around? Is there an analogy that makes more sense than baskets and eggs?
I find it hard to engage with more than one gent at a time...I'm just not smart enough to juggle and keep the details straight. But it seems that if I chat with Joe and put Bob on hold, Joe flakes out and Bob is otherwise occupied when I come a'knockin. This is a notable change from the way things used to be when I started on this site almost three years ago...
Back then, I got so many emails that I could barely catch my breath! Nowadays, the locals are so used to me blowing them off that they stop trying, lol. And the class of local ladies seems to have improved! I have way more competition, lol.
Anyway, enough rambling. I'm typing this on my iPhone and it's not fun 😜. I'll add more later, but for the time being, my loyal friends, do tell....What's new in YOUR neck of the woods? New love? Old love rekindled? Kinky sex?
Spill the beans...😘
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This is Not the Ring You're Looking For...
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Posted:Apr 29, 2014 5:03 pm
Last Updated:Dec 15, 2021 8:10 pm
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It's a different one.
I'm not gonna say "I'm back" because I'm not really sure that I am. I stopped by the site to delete my face photos and got caught up in reading my old posts...brings back memories both good and bad.
The main thing I realized is that I kinda miss you guys.
So I might be back. Guess we'll have to wait and see...
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Knock, Knock...
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Posted:Jun 28, 2013 7:50 am
Last Updated:Jun 4, 2014 7:26 pm
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It's funny, isn't it?
We join social networking sites because they allow us to be 'discriminatingly social', lol. They help us escape the mundane bullshit in our Real Lives and give us a chance to meet people we would never otherwise encounter. Some are a boon, some are a bust.
And some are...Something different altogether.
From the time I started on this site, GimmeAThrill has been my conscience, my voice of reason, my virtual poke in the tummy and someone I know I can count on to creep me out in a wonderful way. And now he needs my help.
Here's what I'm asking of my Wise and Compassionate Readers...
Take a second to read his recent blog post ([post 3181492]) regarding his health situation. Then sit and put yourself in HIS shoes. After you've done that, check your wallet, your purse, your couch cushions and dig up what you can. Is there someone who needs it more than you do?
And I know the internet is full of scam artists, sob stories and charlatans and what you choose to believe is up to you. But MY choice is to help a friend, and to ask my other friends to help me, help him.
Someone once asked me how I define the term 'rich'. To me, it means I have enough leftover to help someone in need. That's how I was raised and it's what I believe.
If you are willing to help, please contact me via private comment on this post, or via email if you are Gold or Silver. I will then email you the link to the site.
Thanks to those of you who take the time to consider joining his fight. If you'd like your name included in the list of donors, please let me know.
DONORS:
Gottaring
Vixn_Vella
SoftSheetsNMe
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MyNameisKay
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[blog IMPierced1968]
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Truthful Tuesday...
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Posted:Jun 25, 2013 6:21 pm
Last Updated:Jan 28, 2015 4:54 am
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1. I miss you guys. Something is keeping me from blogging, and I don't know what it is. Perhaps it's that I'm sick of whining about my marriage, but I don't have much else to talk about, lol?
2. I ate an entire box of fruit roll ups today. They are my secret addiction.
3. I can't wait to get to Seattle.
4. I can't wait to get to Seattle.
5. I can't wait to get to Seattle.
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Truthful Tuesday....
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Posted:Jun 4, 2013 5:30 am
Last Updated:Aug 16, 2013 9:31 pm
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1. I can't bake a layer cake from scratch. I am one helluva pastry chef, but if I try a basic layer cake, I end up with a hockey puck.
2. I'm not a fan of uncircumcised penises.
3. I hate roller coasters.
4. I have never had missionary sex with my husband.
5. I often wonder what life would be like if I were single.
Okay, Guys!! It's your turn....Feel free to post your five truths in the comment section of this post, or on your own blog (but be sure to let me know so I can check it out!).
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Truth be Told...
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Posted:Jun 3, 2013 12:04 pm
Last Updated:Jun 4, 2013 5:22 am
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I need a distraction. And you guys are gonna give it to me  .
Y'all know I've been dabbling on Twitter, and over there, we play a little game called 'Truthful Tuesday'. It's much like HNW, but without the nudity. So...I guess it's nothing like HNW, lol.
So, tomorrow I'd like you all to come up with FIVE truths to tell me. Use your blog and send me a link, or comment on tomorrows post with your five truths. And yes, I'll be playing along as well .
Who's in?
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Can We Talk?
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Posted:May 8, 2013 7:05 pm
Last Updated:Jan 28, 2015 5:16 am
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I know I promised an in-depth recount of the weekends adventures, but I have something on my mind. You guys have always offered me much-needed (and always appreciated) clarity, so here goes...
A few weeks ago, I asked if needing attention was necessarily a bad thing. I think I need to delve into that a bit more. I'm having trouble discerning whether it's attention that I seek, or equality and reciprocity.
I'm a giver. When I'm in a relationship, I like to GIVE. My heart, my humor, my consideration...everything. Even with friends. Especially with friends. But I'm finding that my affection is not being returned in kind and it bothers me.
One might say, 'Well, Gottaring, you should really accept people for what they CAN give instead of condemning them for not rising to your expectations!'. And you'd be correct. One might also say, 'It's up to you to demand what you feel you deserve and to only surround yourself with those who can rise to the challenge willingly.' And you'd be right as well.
But what if the person I cherish, the one I want to be around, simply isn't up to the task?
Am I referring to my husband? Not necessarily, though I think some of my frustration with this issue stems from his ambivalence. If he were providing what I needed, I wouldn't have to look elsewhere and be let down by others, right? But that's a different story. He's not going anywhere and I've come to terms with what we DO have.
So why am I blaming others for not picking up his slack? It's not their duty. Except that in the case of my Hall Pass, it emphatically IS their duty. And I'm having a hard time finding the right match in that arena.
Sure, there are men here who would fawn all over me and offer to fill my needs, but that's not who I want.
Huh. Oh shit. I dun did it now.
I DON'T want the men who can give me what I want, and I DO want the one who can't.
I am Woman. Hear me roar (and then back away slowly), lol.
I'm sabotaging myself again, aren't I?
Sigh.
Thoughts? Musings? Ridicule?
Bring it. I'm ready.
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Off and Running...
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Posted:Apr 30, 2013 8:06 am
Last Updated:Mar 16, 2015 8:31 pm
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Well, the Bash is a mere two days away and (predictably) I'm going crazy!! So much to do!!
I've already dipped pretzels in chocolate and rolled them in M&M's, Reese's and Heath Bar crunch. I baked and frosted my mocha cupcakes with Kaluha frosting and Pina Colada cupcakes with rum coconut frosting. Dipped Oreos and topped them with pecans, chocolate chips, candy hearts and white chocolate drizzle. Today I bake brownies and cookies...this is no small undertaking!
But it's all worth it, dontcha think? Because it's for my friends .
We have a fun group of about 30 people attending- married, single, older, younger, locals and those who required a passport  . I can't wait!
I promise to keep you posted as best I can!! In the meantime, I need to get back to my baking .
These are the margarita cupcakes with Cuervo Gold frosting from last year . New pics to come soon!!
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