Posted December 30, 2019 (edited) We all get random thoughts that pop into our minds that have nothing to do with what we are currently doing. I'm not talking road rage thoughts or anything like that. You can be sitting at your desk, eating a meal, laying in bed trying to go to sleep. Whatever. Such as...I'm driving down the road and all of sudden I think, if I had stayed married to my first wife, today would have been our 50th anniversary. BTW, I got married the first time at 18, so I'm not that old yet. I thought I was in love, but it was only lust. Plus she told me she was pregnant...she lied. What random thoughts have suddenly popped up in your mind for no apparent reason? Edited December 30, 2019 by ilovewomen 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted December 30, 2019 The recurring subconscious thought that keeps me company is that I am so fortunate to have lived this life, live in a beautiful place, doing what I love, have the best true friends and have made connections (through this board) with some of the most beautiful (com)passionate women who, with great pleasure, I call my pals. Happy 2020 to all. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted December 30, 2019 Being serious for a moment, I heard a radio interview with Henry Winkler (formerly the Fonz), and he was asked why he is always so happy. He said, “I say out loud several times a day, especially when I am angered, frustrated or upset, ‘I am happy and I am grateful.’” He said that, remarkably, it works and he immediately feels grateful and happy, and the issue of the moment comes into perspective. I also am doing this, and damned if it doesn’t work, but the key is to say it out loud, preferably to someone. Accordingly, the thought that comes to me most often these days is “I am happy and I am grateful.” 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted December 30, 2019 Now that I'm past 60, I often recall people I've lost touch with, and wonder how they are. It happens at random times, with no rhyme or reason. Old girlfriends, guys from high school, people I've played music with over the years, escorts I really liked (now retired), people I've worked with, etc. etc. etc. Nostalgia rules! LOL! 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted December 31, 2019 I woke up with the song “I Got Friends in Low Places” stuck in my mind. This morning!!! 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted December 31, 2019 I need to clean my fridge and toss everything in my cupboards. Really really need to walk! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted December 31, 2019 I have way too many random thoughts to list. Some have to do with memories from the past. Some are about current stuff and some are about the future. The mind thinks...and thinks....and thinks. From an eastern perspective, it is called "papanca" or conceptional proliferation. Right now, I am thinking....I'm gonna take a vacation day today...unplanned. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted December 31, 2019 Why do mothers get one day but sharks get a whole week?!? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted December 31, 2019 Always come up with thoughts of fun things that can be done in the future. As well as the occasional remembering of past events that bring a smile to my face. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted December 31, 2019 My mind is an incredibly entertaining place🤣 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted December 31, 2019 1 hour ago, Laci French said: My mind is an incredibly entertaining place🤣 And so is the rest of you !! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted December 31, 2019 18 hours ago, CountryGentleman said: I woke up with the song “I Got Friends in Low Places” stuck in my mind. This morning!!! Great. Now it's stuck in my mind! Thanks buddy. 😋 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted December 31, 2019 just hum sister christian by night ranger to yourself and it will take care of any song you have stuck in your head... 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted January 3, 2020 From my fav band The Eagles ...... Well I'm running down the road trying to loosen my load I got seven women on my mind .......... 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted January 3, 2020 On 12/30/2019 at 3:16 PM, BadBoy said: Being serious for a moment, I heard a radio interview with Henry Winkler (formerly the Fonz), and he was asked why he is always so happy. He said, “I say out loud several times a day, especially when I am angered, frustrated or upset, ‘I am happy and I am grateful.’” He said that, remarkably, it works and he immediately feels grateful and happy, and the issue of the moment comes into perspective. I also am doing this, and damned if it doesn’t work, but the key is to say it out loud, preferably to someone. Accordingly, the thought that comes to me most often these days is “I am happy and I am grateful.” You know what? I heard the same interview and damn if it doesn't make one feel better! My jaded side: Henry Winkler is worth about a 100 million or so...So really what does he have to worry about like the rest of us wretches? However I digress... it does seem to work! Try it! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted January 3, 2020 On 12/31/2019 at 5:51 AM, average1 said: I have way too many random thoughts to list. Some have to do with memories from the past. Some are about current stuff and some are about the future. The mind thinks...and thinks....and thinks. From an eastern perspective, it is called "papanca" or conceptional proliferation. Right now, I am thinking....I'm gonna take a vacation day today...unplanned. My friend, unplanned vacations are the best in my humble opinion! I've had a few and they were GREAT! Please do what you need to do for yourself. You deserve it like none other! Cheering for you...me! 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted January 3, 2020 6 hours ago, sparkey600 said: My friend, unplanned vacations are the best in my humble opinion! I've had a few and they were GREAT! Please do what you need to do for yourself. You deserve it like none other! Cheering for you...me! Sparkey, thanks for the encouragement. I had a great day off. Got some responsible things done in a leisurely and mindful way. Thoroughly enjoyable with nothing rushed. And did some fun stuff. I think you are right about unplanned vacation days. Wishing you a great 2020. 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted January 4, 2020 18 hours ago, average1 said: Sparkey, thanks for the encouragement. I had a great day off. Got some responsible things done in a leisurely and mindful way. Thoroughly enjoyable with nothing rushed. And did some fun stuff. I think you are right about unplanned vacation days. Wishing you a great 2020. I'm very glad you did some fun stuff! That's the first step to having a GREAT 2020! Now, live it my friend! Cheering for you! Thanks much for all your positive thoughts I really appreciate it bud! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted January 5, 2020 I'm watching ben 10 pronno 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted January 6, 2020 On 12/30/2019 at 4:35 PM, pfunk said: Now that I'm past 60, I often recall people I've lost touch with, and wonder how they are. It happens at random times, with no rhyme or reason. Old girlfriends, guys from high school, people I've played music with over the years, escorts I really liked (now retired), people I've worked with, etc. etc. etc. Nostalgia rules! LOL! Facebook is great for tracking down those old friends. 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted January 6, 2020 On 12/30/2019 at 0:02 PM, ilovewomen said: What random thoughts have suddenly popped up in your mind for no apparent reason? When it snows,random thoughts about being back in Pasadena pop into my head. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted January 6, 2020 5 hours ago, JRWolfe said: When it snows,random thoughts about being back in Pasadena pop into my head. A little bit of snow never hurts 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted January 6, 2020 (edited) 46 minutes ago, ilovewomen said: A little bit of snow never hurts We had some here in the RGV 2 years ago. First time in 10 years. It can wait another 10 years before it does that again😜 Edited January 6, 2020 by Bit Banger 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted January 6, 2020 43 minutes ago, Bit Banger said: We had some here in the RGV 2 years ago. First time in 10 years. It can wait another 10 years before it does that again😜 I bet it gets a little cold under the kilt...or without the kilt altogether😂😂 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted January 7, 2020 (edited) 2 hours ago, ilovewomen said: I bet it gets a little cold under the kilt...or without the kilt altogether😂😂 In the altogether it’s chilly when it snows. But some our Canadian visitor are hearty 😁 -EDIT- Actually, a kilt is fairly warm in a snow storm. Long hose (stockings) help, but the wrap traps warm air, unlike bifurcated garments which let the wind blow your body heat away. Edited January 7, 2020 by Bit Banger 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted January 7, 2020 When a stray thought floats into my head that I want to dislodge I wonder what would Pinky (from Pinky and the Brain for those of you who don’t know about them - check out https://quotesgram.com/pinky-and-the-brain-tv-series-quotes/) would say and I go and look up some of his famous quotes which gets the other thought dislodged. Here’s a classic of his: The Brain: Pinky, are you pondering what I'm pondering?Pinky: I think so Brain... but do I really need 2 tongues? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted January 7, 2020 What's the deal with the drones? @airamericavet65 and I are thinking of driving to Brush and bring scotch as a show of peace. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted January 7, 2020 1 hour ago, Laci French said: What's the deal with the drones? @airamericavet65 and I are thinking of driving to Brush and bring scotch as a show of peace. And Jack Daniels for the sophisticated alien 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
