Jilleebean

My sweet Amir....I wasn't always 'comfortable'. I struggled in my 20's and 30's until I started my first business. And then it was a lot of saving, a lot of sacrifice...I worked very hard to be where I have been the last 20 years or so. Gee, now I'm telling my age.

That's OK, it's a priveledge to get older, it really is.

Something else too and very important; the 'fear factor' has caused people to stop spending money which is further sucking the very life out of our economy.

I never fell into that, though I remained practical, I still spent money like I had a lot. It may sound strange but I liken it to.."Smile even when you don't have a reason to because soon you will have one."

When the Market crashed, so to speak, everyone panicked and pulled out the little they had left which further brought everyone else under.
It truly is a 'Domino-Effect.'

Our economy is going to get worse before it get's better. And, I've been advised and on the advice of those I've trusted for years and with my business, to start to withdrawl from certain banks because they are going to close. Although there is no interest paid on money in our possession, we know where it is when it comes time to reinvest.

Gold is very secure and always has been. And, if one doesn't have the funds to invest, sell everything you don't want and don't absolutely need and find a good financial advisor, but always keeping up by researching, on your own, and make some sound investments. The time has come!!!

Sorry my love this was so long, but your so precious to me, and I just love talking to my night owl friend!!

Enjoy your day and I look forward to the next snowfall!

Big Hugs!

You made me smile!! I didn't know, well, I never know, how old I was until my sister's BD last week and she said, wow, 58, where did the time go?

And I said...Oh, you're 58, that means I'll be 56 in March??? She laughed. That's really the only way I know how old I am.

Hey, I want a dancing picture, too!! How can I pick one out?? Is there a site address?

Don't work too hard and stay warm!!

Big Hugs:heart:

I'll be 56, March 6th, and I'd like a birthday party please!!!

And, I LO V E to Tango...YES!

I'll do a Google search for animated avatars. You're just havin' too much fun in that cage!!!

Enjoy your lunch!!

Hugs

Hey, it's all good!!!

How's my buddy tonight?

Hey you!! A Opera cartoon poster...I look forward to seeing anything that 'you' draw! Very cool my 'wolf man' is!

Hey sweetie...was just ready to sign off! Glad I stopped back by!

Early day tomorrow (well, today, now)...jumping in the shower.

BiGGGGGest Hugs!! My 'wolf man'!

Thanks for that, Matt, you're really cool and I appreciate it. I'm not in debt, but I can see how I could easily slide into that scary place and the reason I sought help from a professional.

And, the reason he believes that for 'me' it's better to buy something than to turn to chemicals is because I layed it all out for him. I figured if I was going to be paying him an obscene amount of money, then I might as well try and get my money's worth.

I gave him instances where I always overspend and then I won't spend anything for a year.

The 12 Step Program/approach to living, is awesome. I went to a lot of AA meetings after I quit drinking and met some amazing people there. I still, to this day, do a moral inventory each night. It's a great way to introduce yourself...to self.

Gee Matt, did I really give all this up? YUP! It's incredibly easy to do, with you.

Thanks Friend:up:

FIFINELEB, yes, Our Father is the reason I am still here. Many hurdles and I still have the strength to leap over them.

Thank You for the Valentine wishes! How very sweet! I hope yours is filled with lots of love and even a surprise or two! I'm sure you have someone special in your life and they are very lucky!

I gave up drinking cold turkey, too (without AA).
(Thanks for sharing that, Matt!)

Me too. It was quite awhile after I stopped drinking before I felt a strong need, like I mentioned before, to get to, really get to know who Jill was.
And, after sharing with hundreds of beautiful souls, I found that it really does take an enormous amount of courage to admit that at one point or another in our lives (and no one is exempt from this) that our lives were unmanageable.

I also found that for everyone, their 'bottom' was so very different. For some....it was a memory. Others, waking up in an alley. Such extreme differences. The inner workings of our minds have always fascinated me.

You know what's funny, well, maybe not HA HA funny but strange? People become very uncomfortable when they see another lay open. And, I'm not referring to people involved with AA, no no. I am referring to those who would never admit to their character defects for fear of rejection from others.

I mention this because; I received a couple PM's asking me why I would admit to such distastrous goings-on within my personal life and it made me smile because my answer was...why not? (and these 'concerns' were from those I barely have any contact with...go figure??? Maybe it hit 'their' nerve? Hey, anything I can do to help...hehe!!)) Because I already know who I am and I'm content.

And, just as relationships are work, (but not that that can't be fun), so is the one that is valued and should be above all others, first and foremost....love of self. Always and in all ways...the gift we've all been blessed with. That incredible gift that allows us to lay open to be fed and to be watered, growing into one another, as we are all one.

We're all beautiful, baby!!! WEWEEE!!

Thanks for reading if you got this far...LOLL!!

You have a beautiful Valentine's Day, Matt and stay cool!

Peace Out:)

Thank You, Angeliki!!! You are so special!

And, what are your plans for tomorrow? What surprise awaits New York?

I wish you a day filled with Love and Magic!

AngelikiAlwaysHasJillsLove:flirt:

OOOh, it sounds like your babes have surprised you with something

special! I want details!!

In fact, I have other plans this weekend. I may see my cutie Sunday

afternoon. I'll send you a pic of the two of us. She is so beautiful!

It sounds like you'll be busy, but do take time to leap tall buildings,

my caped/fearless galfriend!!!

Love You Bunches!

Oh, she is and as tall as me and the good thing is....we wear eachothers clothes!!!

It's hard to believe how fast they grow!

Love You, Too!!

Hi hashus, try doing a Google search or however you prefer to search for new endeavors.

Good Luck! And, Cheers to you!!

Thanks for stopping over and have a nice day!

"Love of self... It has a tendency to sound egocentric to us westerners."

And, I'll be the first one here to admit that us westerners really do have...a lot to learn from other cultures.
So, we'll have to agree to disagree on this one!

I Love Ya, Matt!! And as always, thank you for such a noteworthy response!

Hi Angeliki! I think any addiction, if one's drowning in it, is serious. On a lighter note....YEAH!!!!!!!!!!

Angeliki is an adventure! Loves life! Loves people! And 'settle' isn't in her vocabulary!

Matthew, are we just a tad serious today? I'm sending you a big hug!!

"his addiction was loving me"

Beautiful and what greater gift while on this earth, than to be loved. Unconditionally....Loved! Yes, you have been blessed!

And, we're not 'supposed' to be perfect. That would take all the fun out of being human!!
I, like everyone else, live in a big, glass house!

JillLovesAngelikiBunches

"Hopefully, one can love oneself without being arrogant."

I agree, Matt! So, let's start toning down that arrogance!! hehe

I can tell you're frustrated. I must have a really high IQ!!

Any more serious thoughts....I'm listening.

Love ya Buddy and sending more hugs!

Come On DOWN!!! WEEEWWEEEE! One day, Angeliki!

That's what is so beautiful about love....even when it's physically gone, our heart stays filled-up with all of those memories that no one, can take away from us and we continue to feel loved.

Michael is always with you, Angeliki.

Love is so, so grand!!
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And, this has been such a nice treat for me, talking with you and Matt, as I'm rarely, well, never on this time of day. It has been my "Afternoon Delight'!

Thanks guys...Hugs & Kisses!!

You're feeling better!! Yeah!!! Running into you (which is a pleasure) I can always count on a surprise or two. Or three.

Hoping your Wednesday is a 'good' work day. I'll be thinking of you!

Hugs still comin'!

I'm sorry to hear that, Matt. One of the (many) things I do is place people in jobs. It is tough going right now. Sure hope things start to look up for you.

I'm off to work now. Have a good day, Matt. Will be thinking of you.