'INFP/Capricorn/Fire Monkey|||That's crazy!|||I'm happy to be recovering from my concussion. I guess I had to hit myself in the head to get a truly relaxing, peaceful, restorative vacation.:smileys-sunbathing-|||I've been a bit of a klutz all my life (head in the clouds), but a week and a half ago I gave myself a heckuva concussion. Trying to tough it out did not work. My doctor lectured me when I came in...|||Panes.|||And a free sunset, too!  515994  516002  516010|||A day at the beach with the bunnies  515946  515954  515962  515970|||stormgirl, I'm sorry I haven't been here lately (so much to deal with) but just read your post.  Thank you for posting.  I understand the struggle to accept the reality of your parents' loss. Parents...|||Raspy|||Reading one of my favorite Connie Willis farcical rom-com time-travel novels, To Say Nothing of the Dog, out loud to my sweetie during our morning and evening commutes.|||Agree!|||It's never too late to reconnect with an old friend. I found my  best friend from high school on Facebook after more than two decades had passed, and we just picked right up where we left off. Maybe...|||It's never too late to reconnect with an old friend. I found my  best friend from high school on Facebook after more than two decades had passed, and we just picked right up where we left off. Maybe...|||Fable|||Nesta Thank you for your caring response.  Life with Dad had its ups and downs but I am only remembering the love we continued to share right up to the end.  We had a better experience than some of...|||Skate!|||I saw a public television show on Alzheimer's research this evening, and of course remembered when my father was diagnosed with it, a number of years ago, and how he gradually lost his ability to...|||One last thought for the night.  Love yourself.  Be happy in your own skin, imperfect though you think it may be.  There are always people worse off than you.  There are always qualities in you that...|||Here's another Kate Wolf song that seems on topic.   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BHD2aPTjqNM|||So I was thinking about this thread today and about social anxiety and for some reason Kate Wolf came to mind, a folksinger/songwriter in California in the 80s, before many of you were born, so you...|||Also, we rarely say what we see.  The secret's safe with us.|||That's not good for anyone (including the dog).  It reminds me of the weeknights in my apartment when the couple upstairs from me had loud discussions followed by extremely vigorous  amorous activity...|||Terse|||When I lived in an apartment there were strict rules about dogs being kept quiet.  Not so where you live?|||Clouds over the river yesterday  506530  and this tree last week  506538  I love this stretch of the river|||Blue heron in the river shallows, so graceful  506498506506506522|||Well, today I'm happy to be going to my first therapy appointment to deal with the long-term stress and trauma caused by the last nine months: my sister-in-law's months-long and unsuccessful struggle...|||Happy to be gardening again, playing in the dirt after a season of mud and sadness. And happy that a bumblebee came along and cross-pollinated my blueberry blossoms for me!  506338|||Live theater   Chocolate cake or vanilla ice cream?|||Times|||Me too!  I thnk of Amelie (and perhaps Nino as well) as every-INFP.  :happy:|||The cognitive dissonance must be overwhelming!|||I haven't seen such a thread but you could start one (maybe, if it's within the thread posting guidelines, check first).   Starting a thread requires sticking your neck out and not feeling anxious...|||That's the awful thing about depression. You can't see out of it to notice that the world is out there offering you so many experiences and ideas that can make your life better, that there is...|||Thank you, friend, I appreciate the hugs!    This is so sad.  It sounds like you would have had a closer relationship if she'd been able to bear it, and now that she has cancer it's not getting...|||Menus|||Had to laugh at this (in affinity of course!).  It reminded me so much of the scene in the movie Amelie where Amelie is wondering where Nino is.   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rdklJDAzDKk|||The world does have an unfair share of cruel and insensitive people, and INFPs get the brunt of them because we internalize what they say even if it's completely irrational.  It's good that you're...|||trove|||Ants - they're annoying, but wasps hurt   Sugar or salt?|||No going back?  Stay lame?  Yeah, I can do that.  Also - no exchanging alignments/Types?  Yeah, cool with that too; you're a great ISFP, we need more of you in the world and I enjoy being INFP.  (Or...|||Whoa, whoa, whoa we must be age-mates.    Watching Bernie speak with the Pope!  That would be an epic conversation.   A tiger in  your tank or a bee in your bonnet?|||Ow, this one hurts.  OK.  Deep breath.  Music.  We can invent psychology later.  Owl or pussycat?|||never|||I'll trade you my creepy for your lame.  :wink:|||I was just at the market in the sunshine looking at plant starts to take home for my garden, and tears started rolling down my face. It's been two weeks since my father died, a little over three...|||This thread is meant to be a gentle, caring place where people can talk about grieving. We all experience grievous loss at some time in our lives. Therapy can help and it is good to get professional...|||I've had this happen too.  I highly recommend the book Type Talk at Work or something similar if you haven't already.  It was invaluable for me when trying to lead or facilitate teams as a new hire.|||That one's hard since both are worthy goals .... justice tempered by mercy, or forgiveness with accountability ...  Love or respect?|||Too cold - easier to get warmer than cooler (we might live in the same place - it's mid 80s here too - about 30 C). Bonus for snow.  Baroque music or reggae?'