Two of a kind: Soul Mates...fact or fantasy?

The subject of Soul Mates intrigues me. I've never given it much thought, myself, but in the past month alone I've heard it mentioned three different times, from three different people. Now, I'm interested.

I'm throwing it out there for all of you to tell me what you think. Is there such a thing? What does it feel like for you, if you've experienced it? And is there only ONE soul mate for each person? Those e-harmony ads mention it all the time, I've noticed. Obviously, it's a wide-held belief.

Do you have your thinking caps on this morning? Let me know what you think.

Somebody’s Psycho, & I OWE him....

My dear, sweet (cough, cough) friend, Logical Psycho, has decided to tag me for this Grim Reaper list.

If you've been around, then you've seen me do this tag before. I could be lazy & just link the old one.....even lazier, I could just not do the tag...AGAIN. But, I can't let a tag/challenge drop, so I shall do it again. I'll change it up a bit. Think BIGGER this time.

Here's the deal: You have to list 10 things you would like to accomplish before your number is up & you meet the Grim Reaper....

1. I would like to receive a major windfall. Of course, I'd be frugal with it, but just having a little something for a rainy day.....nice...

2. I would like a trip to Germany & Ireland so that I can do some proper research into my family tree. Heck, why stop with those two places? Let me see a nude beach in Paris, share an Italian pizza in Italy....

3. I would like to see my sons realize their career goals & not get lost in day-to-day issues. Okay, this one still stands.

4. I would like to meet Myspace friends IRL. This one could be very doable, don't you think? Think about the wide diversity in backgrounds, & lifestyles....I think that would be totally fun!

5. I would like a cute, reliable car that I don't have to pray a Mantra of "Please God, don't let me break down" or "Please God, let the car start" every time I get into it.

The heck with cute & reliable. How about something totally sexy? (My son always says that....ooohhh, sexy car!) Picture it....I'm driving down the highway with the top down, sexy car.....yeah, nice!

6. I would like to live in a big old house. One that can handle family gatherings when my sons have families of their own. Yep, still like this one too. OLD house, maybe with a wrap-around porch. Ah, I'm pretty simple at heart, aren't I?

7. I would like a computer that can handle viewing profiles without locking up. Shoot, what do I mean...profiles....handle more than one web page, period! Grr....this one should move to the top of the list!

8. I would like to live less than 20 minutes away from work. Work? How about, I'd like to not HAVE to work.....that's even better!

9. I would like to see Las Vegas just once. Is Barry Manilow still out there? Damn, I would've loved to have made one of his shows. Alright, stop laughing, I LOVE Barry Manilow!

10. I would like to take a vacation & enjoy myself without penny-pinching.



And while I'm not penny-pinching, let's go to Acapulco, or the Carribbean.....ah, yes....water everywhere.....

Now for the tag: yeah, I'm tagging....you're not getting off THAT easily! If you've already done it, well....just let us know, or link us.

1. Gordo
2. Cherie Amour
3. Malka
4. Eightezchic
5. Victoria (you escaped by the contest the last time)
6. ~Steph~
7. Dianna
8. OSB
9. kiki
10. Char

Okay, phew...I'm done. If anyone knows some good revenge tactics, hit me up in my email. Logical Psycho really is deserving.....

Age old question...

Can't men & women be friends, & just friends? I've always (maybe naively) maintained that there is such a thing. I've been told, however, that this isn't the case.

I've always had friends that were men, with absolutely no intentions of anything other than friendship. I wouldn't ever suspect that they had other ideas either.

Gordo wrote a blog not too long ago along these very lines.

Everyone always says they want honesty & openness in a relationship. Yet, sometimes it causes unnecessary arguments. Two of the comments in his blog that got my attention were:

"Ladies, dont be open about every aspect of your life because if a guy is jealous no matter how open and honest you are with them, they will still get jealous even though it is not warranted."

Have you ever told your S.O. about the guy that flirts with you, or a new friend at work? It doesn't usually go over very big.

"I would never put boundaries on any friend male or female if they need me.........when you get into a relationship you should not have to change...if you are loyal to that person and open and have never given the other person a reason to not trust you then they should respect your friendships no matter if they are male or female."

Rather than relate stories of jealous Significant Others over the friendships I've had, I'll just open it up to you. You tell me what you think. Should there be limits & rules to your friendships, once you are involved?