Friend Requests

I rarely add people, but when I do, it is because they are smart, funny and supportive. I don't accept many friend requests because I like to keep my list small.

*still patiently waiting for an opening*

I add people for hilarity, snark and general awesomeness. Some people have added me and have turned out to be incredibly supportive, awesome friends.

Some people on their profile say" I will only accept your friend request if you put a message or have your diary open". Its like a bloody job interview!! These ones I dont even bother.

This ^ . . . . why the secrecy? Ultimately, we all want the same thing.

Note: I used to pick women my age and similar weight/measurements, but now I'm thinking that I need to add some of the "friskier" members -- those who make me laugh.

I appreciate those who can whip out witty remarks without thinking. (Alas, my wit comes afterthefact.)

I'm not competitive, so I don't do challenges.

I love dogs, so I naturally appreciate the dogs featured in members' profiles.

I love "characters" --- people who are not afraid to be themselves.

I love foreign films.

I love to read psychological-thriller books.

I play JEWEL QUEST II (computer game), at home, when I'm fighting my carb cravings -- keeps me occupied.

One of my favorite movies: SNATCH -- makes me laugh like crazy!

I recenlty saw the movie THE HELP. Afterwards, I was grateful that I was raised in Brooklyn and was exposed to a rainbow of people and that my Puerto Rican parents did not allow nor tolerate the use of ethnic/racial slurs. It's extremely disturbing to know that such blatant prejudice still exists.

I have come to realize when I don't interact via MFP, I distance myself and thus risk "forgetting" my priority: weight loss. Being mindful of proper nutrition and exercise is just part of the process; being "connected" is crucial because there is definitely a comfort in virtual communication.

I can respect the MFP members who strictly stick to weight-loss topics, but I like when there's a little more personal interaction.

I have a Facebook account but limited it to family - I don't like readings that feel like "tweets" -- I don't Tweet.

Although I was a wife, am a AF veteran, mother and a grandmother, those roles do not define me. I love being independent and being my own person.

I would love to connect with more free spirits . . .

I'm just looking for people who are in the same boat as I am, that can help motivate me and vice versa.

I have sent a few!! I roll with ROCKSTARS and most of us have COMMON friends and when I continuous see someone giving awesome support and I know I give it...then hey lets become family!! Plus the description and pictures always Seal the Deal!!

I think most of the people on my friends list have done the requesting. Hm. That said, they're a great group! It's awesome to come online and see a bunch of messages complimenting me on a loss, or something I've posted.

I think I did friend one or two from Scotland, because there is nothing hotter than a Scottish accent. *swoon* (My DH knows this and practices speaking in a Scottish accent once in a while. )

I send messages to people who have motorcycles and greyhounds, but I don't necessarily send friend requests. Weird, eh?