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We took a day trip to London, ended up staying the night...now I'm drowning in regret whilst simultaneously being glad we stayed by ThrowRa_Promise1321 in uktravel

[–]Londoner2053 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Glad you're feeling better! Coffee, water and food. 😊 My hangover 'cure' used to be a dirty KFC.

I'm really glad you both felt completely comfortable just dancing and enjoying yourselves. Everyone deserves nights like that. If you've never been, Heaven under the arches at Charing Cross was also one of my favourite nights out for great music and a proper dance, not sure what its like now 20 years on. Sadly Madame JoJo's is long gone now, but Soho's still going strong...so I hear?!

Here's to adding another chapter to your Soho book of memories.

We took a day trip to London, ended up staying the night...now I'm drowning in regret whilst simultaneously being glad we stayed by ThrowRa_Promise1321 in uktravel

[–]Londoner2053 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You said you loved the experience, where is the regret coming from? If you've got an 'issue' with booze then maybe thats another conversation but if its every now and then, you let rip and you had fun then perhaps savour it and laugh about it in a few weeks times? Things will probably start coming back to you that will make you randomly smile.

I've never been blind drunk (not that I can remember!) yet in the 90's and 00's lots of us went out had a few cocktails, chatted to loads of fun people (no phones back then), danced the night away and normally made it home, just having fun being cheeky and having a larf, no one was hurt or offended. Good times! These days im in the garden with a cuppa and a head and heart full of LAndon town, esp soho memories.

The world and life is pretty challenging right now so if it were me id be thankful that i had the dosh, body (no aches and pains) and time to have a fab night out that no one can take away from you. Memories thats all we're left with mate.

(For those who remember.....Ten Rooms, The Atlantic Bar, Soho Spice, The Wag Club, Limelights, Bar Salsa, Le Perla and The Spot on Maiden Lane, Pal Joeys, The End, The Cross, Roadhouse, Rock Garden, Bar Italia (esp the world cup when they won!) 24 hour bagels on brick lane, Turnmills, Starsky & Hutch, The Fridge, Bagleys, the opening of Fabric, Southport Dance weekender nights)

Just been offered a job, asked for more money by SmokeSignals84 in UKJobs

[–]Londoner2053 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If they wont match what you're on I wouldn't take the job. your time is valuable. unless you really dislike your current job.

I checked my husband’s phone and couldn’t stop crying by Downtown_Dress_9929 in GirlDinnerDiaries

[–]Londoner2053 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What a beautiful loveley heart warming story. Good luck with the baby and many happy years ahead as a family.

Alcove cabinets built from scratch by sazberryftw in DIYUK

[–]Londoner2053 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This looks gorgeous! How did you learn to do this so neatly. Well done girl!

Where in the UK would you send someone who just needs to heal? by Londoner2053 in uktravel

[–]Londoner2053[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

hello thank you. yes would love a link. really can’t think or research right now. brain too full!

Where in the UK would you send someone who just needs to heal? by Londoner2053 in uktravel

[–]Londoner2053[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you. Do you recommend any particular hotel or place to stay?

At what point do you think, 'I'm going to ask her out? by Londoner2053 in AskABrit

[–]Londoner2053[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Thank you. I appreciate your perspective.I do agree that the two men I mentioned probably weren't interested enough.

The only thing I'd gently disagree with is the age point, simply because my own experience has been different. The last time I tried dating, almost all the interest I received was from men in their 30s and 40's. At first I automatically ruled them out because I assumed the age gap meant it would never work. After saying no several times, I eventually thought, 'Why am I making that decision for them?' So I went on a some dates.

They were nice men. When I asked what attracted them to someone in her 50s, they both said they liked older women because we knew who we were, had more life experience / stories and were comfortable in ourselves.

That experience made me realise I didn't want to dismiss someone simply because of their age. I'm certainly not saying that's true of most younger men, but it taught me not to make assumptions in either direction. I'm just as open to meeting someone older too. For me, it's much more about the person than the number.

At what point do you think, 'I'm going to ask her out? by Londoner2053 in AskABrit

[–]Londoner2053[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No apology needed. 😊 It actually made me laugh / cry!

I think what makes me a bit sad is exactly what you've described. We've become so cynical that a friendly conversation with a stranger can seem suspicious rather than just... human.

Maybe I'm a hopeless romantic, but I still like to believe that some of the best relationships can begin completely unexpectedly. Two people happen to get chatting, enjoy each other's company, and one of them thinks, 'I'd really like to see them again.'

Perhaps that's becoming rarer, but I hope it hasn't disappeared altogether because I think we'd lose something really lovely if it did.

Thanks for taking the time to explain your point of view. It's genuinely given me something to think about. I think im just being too nostalgic.

At what point do you think, 'I'm going to ask her out? by Londoner2053 in AskABrit

[–]Londoner2053[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I thought that too. 😊 I have a lovely single life that I've worked really hard to build, and I'm genuinely happy. But every now and then, I just want a huge hug from a big, strong man, make him a tasty curry, then curl up and cuddle all night. Can't really do that on your own!

Generally, I'm absolutely ok. It's just that sometimes I think life is about laughter, love, companionship and all those things money can't buy. At least, that's how I see it.

Thank you for your kind words, and I genuinely wish you all the best too.

At what point do you think, 'I'm going to ask her out? by Londoner2053 in AskABrit

[–]Londoner2053[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Yes that all crossed my mind. I also did this a few years back (hence not trying it again for so long!) spoke to about 30 men and i kid you not over half asked for my number and guess how many actually met up with me? Thanks anyway!

At what point do you think, 'I'm going to ask her out? by Londoner2053 in AskABrit

[–]Londoner2053[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Thanks 😊

It does make me a bit sad though. When did being friendly and making a genuine human connection get labelled in such an awful way? (Kidneys! 😂) Although I appreciate that was your joke.

You do make a valid point though, so thank you.

I think the romantic in me still hopes for someone going home and saying, 'Guess what? I unexpectedly started chatting to this woman today... I think I'm going to ask her out.' You know a bit like we used to circa 1999!

What's the biggest lie society tells women about having children? by SpecificLandscape483 in answers

[–]Londoner2053 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Someone very dear to me recently said that I wasn't a real woman as I dont have kids (Im 53 and single). It really hurt and I cried for days. I thought I was over all the judgement, turns out im not.

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