Hi everyone!

[bridder01]

Hey everyone! Brian here! I do apologize for being away for so long. A month or so back, this site got really toxic and I needed to step back and let go of that negative energy. Sometimes, we all have to do that. Just step back, breathe and decompress. Sometimes, it's hard to remember that this is, after all, a social website where everyone is dealing with depression or anxiety in varying degrees. Some just need a pep talk. Others are in dire need of some good ol' fashioned TLC and reassurance. I've tried to help where I can, be a shoulder to lean on or just a friendly ear people can bend. On those rare occasions when I've had to step up and defend someone, I've done so without hesitation. But sometimes, even I need to recharge my batteries and make sure my own mental health is taken care of. No one is Superman/woman, no matter how much they try to be. We're human. We slip up, make mistakes, and most certainly are not perfect. I plan on being away for another week or so, just to make sure I'm all good and to wait to see if Spring finally springs! (Damn, I hate snow! lol) To all who have wondered where I've gone, well, I'm still here lol. For those who don't know me, my name is Brian and I suffer from depression and severe social anxiety. I am who I am, and that's good enough

Your friend,

Brian

PS. I was in a whimsical mood yesterday and this song started playing and put me in a wonderful mood. I share it in the hopes that it does the same for everyone who needs a little pick-me-up

youtube.com/watch?v=H-P0Vzn...(Not working as expected?)

[melbrown]

Hi Brian...🤗 Hope you had a good "vacation"... miss seeing you around. How have you been?

[bridder01 in reply to melbrown]

Hey Mel! It's been ok for the most part. Just fighting the dying embers of Winter lol We got almost of foot of snow over the weekend. I HATE SNOW! lol I also had to smooth out a couple of rough spots in life and start moving in the right direction. How have you been?

Your friend,

Brian

[melbrown in reply to bridder01]

LOL... it's pouring here. I'm hanging in there... we are going on vacation next month (a much needed one, that's for fun, not visiting family), bit anxious about it. Reality I know everything will be okay... but anxiety is a jerk.

[bridder01 in reply to melbrown]

Yeah, anxiety can be a real pain in the arse. Just think of something silly before you go and it should put you in the right frame of mind 😀

[melbrown in reply to bridder01]

It's a trip with friends, bourbon country, been talking about doing it for awhile. 😊

[bridder01 in reply to melbrown]

Ah, I see. As long as you don't come back singing "How Dry I Am", I hope you have a lovely time

[melbrown in reply to bridder01]

Lol I'm hoping the guys don't try to sing some crazy song

[bridder01 in reply to melbrown]

"There's a tear in my beer 'cause I'm cryin' for you dear"

[jkl5500]

I was wondering about you, Brian. All my snow is gone. How is it by you?

[bridder01 in reply to jkl5500]

We got almost a foot last Friday into Saturday. I'm sick of having to dig my car out lol If Spring started last Wednesday, where the heck is it??? lol

[jkl5500 in reply to bridder01]

I guess spring hasn't found you yet. So sorry about that! Especially with you being from the South. It has to be a nightmare for you.

[bridder01 in reply to jkl5500]

Thanks! Yeah, ol' man winter hasn't gotten the memo yet lol

[jkl5500 in reply to bridder01]

Excuse me, but I forgot - how did you get stuck up there anyway?

[bridder01 in reply to jkl5500]

Long story. Short version: it got too expensive in Virginia, especially since finding a job outside the federal government of the military was becoming increasingly hard to do. Not that rural New Hampshire is any better lol. But it is cheaper and for now, it'll have to do. Plus, I've gotten better mental health care here than I ever did in Virginia. And besides, I'm about 70 minutes from the Canadian border. I can visit a foreign country any time I want and I don't even have to fly! lol

[jkl5500 in reply to bridder01]

Just get your sled dogs ready, and you're in Canada before you know it! Hey, whatever works for you. Good to see you back here.

[bridder01 in reply to jkl5500]

MUSH! lol

[Strongheartforever]

So great to hear from you! Miss you lots. Hopefully that dang snow will start dissolving in the sun. Yay love the video! He’s back with that special magic! ✨💕⚡️💕✨

[bridder01 in reply to Strongheartforever]

It's a kind of magic 😀

[Agora1]

Thanks for stopping by Brian

Always good to see you, it makes me smile x

Come back soon, miss you!

[bridder01 in reply to Agora1]

Miss ya too! 😀

[JAYnLA]

I'm new ish and very glad to meet you!

[bridder01 in reply to JAYnLA]

Back at ya Jay! 😀

[kitty7]

I missed you too.

[bridder01 in reply to kitty7]

Thanks Kitty! I hope everything is good with you 😀

[Sillysausage234]

Hi Brian ,good to see you ,hope you are keeping well pal

[bridder01 in reply to Sillysausage234]

Thanks Alan! Good to see you as well I'm doing better. Just needed some downtime to decompress all that negative energy and recharge the batteries. Still tuning your guitar obsessively? (Just kidding)

Your friend,

Brian

[Sillysausage234]

youtu.be/N0dbGGvsjf8(Not working as expected?)

[bridder01 in reply to Sillysausage234]

Now that's what I'm talking about!

[bridder01 in reply to Sillysausage234]

Although I like the Live at Wembley '86 version myself

[bridder01 in reply to Sillysausage234]

youtube.com/watch?v=Jooer8l...(Not working as expected?)

Best version of We Will Rock You (Live in Houston, Texas 1977)

[Sillysausage234 in reply to bridder01]

Thanks Brian love this...stamp the feet and clap them hands time

[bridder01 in reply to Sillysausage234]

When is it not? lol

[Sillysausage234 in reply to bridder01]

youtu.be/DnPQNOq8x2s(Not working as expected?)

[Sillysausage234]

✊😀🎸🎶