Shallow

Frustrated with myself lately. I'm very shallow and I don't like it.  I am a man, and realize this is not that unheard of, but I do wonder what it would be like to just not care at all about what my partner looks like.  I suspect I would end up dating much more genuine, …

Exercise

This is a self-improvement post.  See all here: https://starandlotus.wordpress.com/2016/05/29/self-improvement/ Exercise is the epitome of something that is "important but not urgent."  Rarely does not working out any one specific time have a large impact on anything, so it is pretty easy to neglect with the demands of life.  However, few things are more critical to …

Alcoholism #1

So, I am an alcoholic.  Or at least that's what my military service has labeled me as and I've accepted it's not worth the risk to second guess.  This one involves some sharing. I was pretty late to the party scene, grew up as a nerd and went to a military program for college.  Didn't …

Personal Finances

This is a self-improvement post.  See all here: https://starandlotus.wordpress.com/2016/05/29/self-improvement/ A fascinating topic is money.  Now, it isn't so much greed or the thought of luxury that makes it interesting.  To me, it's the security having money brings that lets you take more risks and enjoy life fuller, just knowing that it's there.  I certainly feel …