quote name='Malarie' date='Aug 16 2007, 11:54 PM' post='1127333']




ok - it is only letting me do 1 at a time now....


I had to delete so I could post this one for you Jackie.......






Yes that is my he was taking his hat off to

LOL I was like "who is John Abraham ??" Had to go Google him.... (by the way, the Wikipedia article on him is just.... weird. Who the hell wrote that, his non-native English speaking publicist ?)

and .......

OH -- did i forget to post this one??

Malarie you are killing me! How am I going to get any work done today? I am so excited about this! What are you going to wear to the concert? Skirt, pants? Can you tell I am over the moon excited? This totally warrants a shopping trip.

Jackie

for shopping trips!

that's one thing we've left out of this thread. We have food (i think), men, jokes but no shopping. I can't think of anything other than chocolate that boosts my spirits like a cool new outfit or new perfume or makeup!

Time for a little fashion bling bling?

I totally don't know what to weat to this show!! I am going to be within FEET of Marco Antonio Solis. VIP section and I am just overwhelmed at Malarie's generousity. Did I mention we are in the VIP section? So, a blouse and skirt?

Jackie

Why have I never heard of this guy? Is he famous?

He's very famous in Mexico, sings romantic ballads and has been mi eterno amor secreto for 15 years.

Jackie
VIP seats!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Marco Antonio Solis is HUGELY popular here in South Texas... much bigger than that John Abraham guy

I wouldnt be caught dead in skirt -- LOLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL

I'm going casual -- jeans - nice top .... but hey I am all for shopping for something a little new for casual!!

LET THE COUNTDOWN BEGIN!!!

16 days........

I thought it was only 1 week -- but its 2

16 days

I've never heard of him or JA before but if they flip Jackie's switch *this* much, I'm all for them!!!

That one will do!!!!

Are you the one that likes the archeologist from Eqypt? Can't remember who that was or what his name is? So...WHO does set your heart aflutter...besides your SO of course.

I've never heard of him either.

I'm currently trying to get one of my girlfriends to go with me to see Barry Manilow on Sep 6th.

double post

I'm the one who posted Francesco Totti- the Italian footballer. Besides him I would have to say...well Clooney is always classic, and then there is Ralph Fiennes, Russel Crowe .... i'm sure there are others that just arre not coming to mind.

I'm a Christian Bale fan. He's hot.

That's Jodo who thinks Zaki Awass is sexy. I just watched something with him in it a couple days ago and I still don't get that one. To each his own about what's sexy. I find some questionable ppl sexy (Jack White and Gerard Way).

You girls crack me up!!!

This thread was certainly a distraction. There were sweets and handsome men galore! Nice therapy!

Thank you all for the support here. I am starting to feel the reality of my situation as I make plans and talk of the future. I don't want to go out, I sit in the house and stare at walls most of the time. I know I have to start living again, just don't when is the proper time. Is it too soon to do things? I just don't know. If I go out and have fun, will it seem like I wasn't committed to my marriage? Can I go out? Man, this is hard. I haven't heard his voice in over a month, I don't think he's coming back.

Jackie

Take baby steps, Jackie. I wouldn't get out in the dating world just yet but I would start going out with the girls. Maybe meet up for happy hour (you don't have to drink alcohol if you're not into it) or coffee in the evening. My divorce was a different circumstance than yours so I wasn't really on the hurting end of it. I was way over it even before the divorce happened. I was ready to have girls night out since I missed out on it for so many years. Maybe getting out there with the girls is just what you need. That upcoming concert sounds like a great start.

There is no set time and no one will judge you for going out now. It's been a month right?

Go out and do fun things. If it doesn't seem fun in the middle of doing the fun things, go home and try again another day. Eventually you'll feel the joy of having a good time again without the pangs.

In my experience, 'firsts' are the hardest thing. The first time you go to the beach without him, first time celebrating a holiday (those are the hard ones). Each first is a milestone though and when it's a second, it won't be as bad or even bad at all.

I was married for about as long as you were and it took me 3 full months to start getting on with my life, but then again I had a one and two year old so it made life a lot more difficult. I think I started dating again around 6 months. Just follow your gut and do what you want to do and if it makes you happy then go for it. If it doesn't then put a halt to it and try again later.

To everything there is a season. I don't think anyone would tell you that it is wrong for you to get out and laugh and have fun. They say that laughter is the best medicine, and if it helps heal your heart, then where is the harm?

Might I suggest a hearty giggle for therapy? Check out Jeff Dunham on youtube. Its always a pleasure for me after a particularly s#!tty day

Don't do it!!!

We're not living in Gone With the Wind where you have to wear widow's weeds for a year. Going out and having fun and enjoying your own life is not a bad thing. No need to try to date, obviously, that's not what I mean, but there's no reason to isolate yourself. Coffee, comedy clubs, whatever floats your boat.

I totally agree with this. And I also think that she should stay far far far away from men right now.

How far? 2nd row? 3rd?

Just kidding I know what ya mean. The thought of dating, makes me want to hurl. ewwwwwww icky. So my first big night out will be with Malarie

J

Jackie I have a question and please don't take this the wrong way. If you were still with Moh, would you go to this concert? The reason I ask is because I can see how excited you are about this concert and quite honestly you are a changed women since you two split up. You seem happier honestly. I'm wondering if you would have or if other women have or do put aside their desires just to please their husbands. Would he have been ok with you going?

I'm an "other woman" so I hope it is ok if I comment on this. I think mine would be ok letting me go out with the girls to a concert. He is always telling me to go out with some girls to help me get my mind off of stuff. I wish some of the Houstonians could meet up. I've tried (quite hard too) but to no avail. I have given up some things just for my husband. I used to have many male friends (I've always had guy friends), I quit smoking, moved to Texas.... thats just a few...That is just my 2cents.

Jackie!! I want evidence after ur concert! I am seriously expecting pictures!!!!!

Jackie,

You will love the concert. We went and saw Marco Antonio Solis, Laura Pausini, and Marc Antony in concert last summer. It was more than awesome!

Twila

they both said no.


I tried telling them that he writes the songs that makes the WHOLE WORLD SING but they weren't hearin' it.

*sigh*

Now you have THIS damn song going through my head....

"Her name is Lola, she was a showgirl..."

AGGHGHHGHHHHHHH MAKE IT STOP !!!!! MAKE IT STOP !!!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x-pnji_pMEo

Manilow tunes used to harrass and repel unwanted loiterers:

http://www.theage.com.au/news/national/man...l?page=fullpage

I seem happier? I have got to stop using those dancin smiley faces.

I know I am putting on a 'cheery, yes I am moving on face' but there is nothing happy in my life now. I wake alone, I drink my morning coffe alone, I come home from work and there is no one to tell about my day. I cry after dark and still have not washed his pillowcase. When I get in the house, I stay there for hours and hours, no desire to leave. Sometimes I forget to eat, or turn on the air conditioner, and find myself sitting in a 90 degree room. So, happier, no not yet.

If there was ever anything to get me out of the house, VIP seats at this concert will definately get me up and moving.

To answer your question, no, I would not have gone to this concert if Mohammed was still at home. We would have spent that time together, cooking or watching tv, together.

Jackie

Oh you mean this concert????? ME TOO

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after reading the previous couple of posts, there is no way I am clicking in this link!

Oh noooooooooooo I clicked and now I'm marred for life.

Mal, were you in row 2? Can we take cameras into the All State Arena?

Jackie

Good Morning!

For the last concert with Marco, Marc Anthony and Laura P. I was in row 2... that was at the Charter Pavilion. To my knowledge you can take a camera into the allstate -- just put it at the bottom of your purse.

hey did you know -------------------15

When I said happier I mean you seem more like a free spirit. You are doing things to make you happy and not someone else and thats the way it should be. Just because I say you seem happier doesn't mean you arent hurting anymore but it just felt like you locked up your true personality in the closet to be a "proper wife" and it doesn't seem like it was you. Your personality has been shining through lately and I feel like that is the real you, maybe I'm wrong but thats just what I see.

And what I can't understand is if you love this singer so much and you are so excited about going, then why would you not have gone if you were still with Mohammed? Thats what I mean by locking up your personality.

I don't want you to take this the wrong way at all Jackie and honestly I am sooo happy to see you doing things to make yourself happier or at least to try.

JP how was your get-together? Hope you had a good time. I know what you mean about locking up a personality. I didn't realize I had morphed into a serious, work & come home person. I forgot how to have fun in the process. Now, I laugh, really laugh at things.

Today was filled with shopping for the perfect shirt, didn't find it tho. I did find some cutie pajamas and more pink stuff for the house. I even put pink things in the fish tank. (totally clashes with my orange fish)

Thanks again to everyone that posted here to keep me company. It's all appreciated.

Jackie

It was fun, the mission I set out to accomplish was complete by the end of the night and I ended with 2 wonderful wines to serve at the wedding that are under $10 a bottle! Plus we had a great time. We didn't even realize it was 3am.

I am glad you understand what I meant Shopping!!!!!! I'm gonna go today too, we need a microwave.

I was wondering what to do today!!!

Pink and orange are fabulous together!!! Are fish colorblind? Have fun Jackie!

u know who I think is HOT??? Carey Elwes (sp?) in the move Princess Bride ESPECIALLY in the beginning!!! woah mamma!!!

For amal:

I think I saw these guys mentioned here.