Fat is a type of crazy

There's a bit to unpack there but I agree with most of what you are saying as one side of the story. There will be many who simply have sex for fun, like there are people who have a few drinks, and there's nothing much to say. I agree with the argument too that living alone or living a certain lifestyle is not by it's nature wrong or inappropriate and certainly not immoral. On the topic of prostitution my instincts tell me it is not as simple as you say but the problem is not because the women are bad but that we are complicated beings, and for some, and maybe all, to some degree, the action of paying directly for such an intimate thing could potentially be damaging. Maybe it is like drugs or gambling. Some can handle marijuana or stronger drugs and others can't. I have opinions on the merits of prostitution in my own life but I accept it is a personal thing. I don't accept we are exactly like animals because we have a much broader range of emotions and awareness and freedom of choice. Being aware of our limitations can be a religious concept but I think it can be useful for non religious people too as a way of being careful sometimes about how we live our life. Support and discussion can help I suppose.

It might not be about physical harm as such. More about the inability to maintain and develop relationships and friendships, or focus on a sensible and fulfilling life, as your constant motivation is doing it one more time and getting a further fix. For some it might simply be a high libido but for many it may be psychological e.g. the need to constantly have to satisfy your ego, or due to inadequate feelings about oneself, pessimism about the future. Could be something you deep down feel you lost from being with a certain type of woman, that you are trying to get back etc. Constantly being with prostitutes for example I imagine could be damaging to you in ways that are not obviously physical in nature.

I had a record that had 'I want my baby back' called 'The Rhino Brothers Present the World's Worst Records'. Fun record. Not the sort of thing for choirs to sing at the footy. Same as this song. May seem politically correct if used to it but from afar it is not hard to see their point.

Phuket is fine or at least a fair bit better it appears.

Some feel that we are all vulnerable and things we do in life can have lasting effects. Sex is a strong stimulant in life and has emotional and physical impacts and doing it with people you don't like or that are even offensive to you is likely to leave a strong mark on that person. Different for different people. Doesn't mean they are bad but needs to be taken into account in your dealings with them.

Kind of shocked at some of these comments. Inferences about the ladies motives and some suggesting don't pay and cut her off. It is his child. Appears her request is reasonable and can be negotiated if it is difficult to pay. I think you won't look back and feel bad about paying an extra 2500 a month later but I appreciate you may have limited funds. Duty now for the future.

It was good seeing the farm like that. Huge. Was that Mrs Owl laughing? Good life up there.

Week in Darwin not too expensive if careful on hotels. Could see Kakadu and take a nice trip to Katherine Gorge. Closer than Tokyo. Osaka and Kyoto would make a nice week and nice in the cold. Many South East Asian destinations a bit same same but probably more relaxing if that's what is wanted.

Could recommend Japan as it is the one place I went that I think is genuinely different. The weather not so important as it is not a beachy place. How about Australia. Warm weather and a bit different too to all those Asia options.

As silly as he has been I give him some credit for having a bit of fight and taking it up to the lady who it appears is identifiable as a Thai civil servant, with payments documented, and had not been some scammer from Nigeria or something.

I like the cut of her jib. Social media does have an upside.

This might help https://wise.com/help/articles/2932667/i-spelt-my-recipients-name-wrong

I mentioned on a different thread that is not a good time to be a worker employee in Australia. Inflation high, but we are told, even it seems by the Labour party, that wage rises must be limited, or it will lead to further inflation. Those on benefits get full CPI rises and businesses increase costs to maintain profits. Fair enough but the workers are supposed to cop it. So for me personally I say raise interest rates to curb inflation but let wages increase at a fair rate. As a government employee Labour has the power to do so but it seems they are not as beneficial to workers as had been hoped.

For those whose retirement plans are primarily linked to wages, such as government employees on a defined benefit, this is not a good situation. Wages up at a significantly lower rate than inflation decreases the worth of what is received on retirement. The Labour party was supposed to be the workers friend but have offered wage increases way below inflation. People will say you can't raise wages or there is more inflation. Other times they say you can't raise wages because it is tough economic times. So workers cannot win and while those on benefits get a full CPI increase, and the sellers of goods I buy increase prices to maintain profits, it's the worker who is supposed to be stoic and cop the brunt. So from my selfish opinion bring on rate increases so my savings do better, and inflation comes down faster, and others, such as those with big loans, can bear the brunt. Sick of copping below inflation wage increases.

It is good. Boring and falls apart on it's own but in batter it is the best. Should be healthy too caught off the coast of New Zealand. Pre covid was often $12 a kilo now double. Australian Barramundi, Salmon, Hoki and others fairly regular, then chicken, pork, lamb twice a month, and a nice steak hits the spot but once a month is enough.

It could be argued it's a bit about white v brown, i.e. processed v wholemeal or natural too, but I take your point.

I am a bit slow to new technology. Hesitated to go to banking online. Not sure why. Never bought a phone but get one from work. Don't use it much, or take it with me much, except for phone, add a few select apps, but handy for this and that including Line and online banking. Not likely to find ourselves watching TikTok videos all day or whatever people use it for. Turn off location or tracing if that is of concern. You can make it work for you.

Interesting thanks. She is a bit on her own it seems in terms of her strong negativity but it took me to google which seemed to indicate moderation of brown rice may be better. According to her I need a new rice cooker too.

I have eaten brown rice for years. Have wondered too why it is not more widespread. You would think in tougher times, say Thailand 50 years ago, they would have eaten the more healthy and nutritious option that presumably would be easier and cheaper to make .. but no. My ex thai wife would never eat it but she tried it recently and loved it. But then went back to white rice. Aldi here has an excellent dark bread that hits the spot though it goes mouldy fairly fast which is a good sign, I suppose, that it is natural. Eating white bread is like eating cake after a decent healthy bread.

Hi pretty young girls. I am going to teach you a favourite song of mine about an older man who lusts after pretty young girls. But he resists even though the girl seems to want to. Sing along with me.

But in the meantime it’s 23.3

Some don't realise you're having a laugh. Americans are known to miss some types of humour.

That's a worry. If American freshwater fish are bad what about Thai fish

I am the one who stayed home. Continue work. The odd holiday. I say I will go. I read this site for inspiration. But will I live there? Probably 50 50. Too damn hot all year I think.

Old Phuket Town seems to be the popular thing at the moment. Got 19 days in May. Thinking 8 nights Bang Tao, 2 nights Phuket Town on a weekend, 5 nights Kata and 4 nights Patong so I can have a look after a long break and be pleasantly surprised or complain a bit. Happy to have suggestions for other places near airport even out of Phuket or other beaches. Girlfriend not fussed.