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    Oldie but newbie

    Hello Ekut, I am new here too. I grew up in Malaysia and studied in English language school. Travel lots (30+ countries) in my work. I am now retired (60) and travel annually to meet friends around the world. EPL fan but never been to a live match .... too afraid of crowd. Been to London...
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    Just saying hello

    Hi Seb, Welcome and thanks for your introduction bits. I just signed in and thought of making a few contacts here. I am 60 and a well traveled chap who is currently living on my own (grew up here too) in Kuala Lumpur. The center of SE Asia. I studied in English language school and UOL. My...
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    What are you listening to?

    Andrew Yang's plan of $1k per month for every American aged 18 & above, if elected as President in 2020.
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    Finding A Right Partner

    I am 58 yo gentleman (divorcee with 2 lovely daughters). Let me briefly share with you how to find a right partner. 1. Know yourself and set proper expectations. If you are a man, see yourself in the mirror and judge if you will go on a date with the person in the mirror. (If a lady, do similar...
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    Friendship (will reply to you here .....)

    Ok. Closed thread. I will be traveling for next 2 months. May not access this site then. All the best.
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    Friendship (will reply to you here .....)

    Be positive and take a day at a time. I had my retirement planned when I first started my career. At 54 yo had a medical misadventure that landed me in coma (2 years). Woke up and needed 1 year of physiotherapy  to help me reach this stage : walk, talk and drive. Had traveled to 3 countries...
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    Friendship (will reply to you here .....)

    I am a 58 yo gentleman who is willing to share my life's journey and experiences with you (if you are willing to ask what's in your mind). Let's set out our expectations first ..... 1. I am single. Divorced in 4 yrs ago cos wife was having an affair. 2. I don't smoke or drink alcohol.... so may...
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    Do you believe in Guardian Angels.

    YES. I am a 58 yo gentleman. I am a Bible believing Christian since I was 18 yo. I have specifically 5 encounters with "my guardian angel". 2 were audible instructions and the other 3 were physical (appearance) encounters. I will just share 2 of these physical encounters of which one happened 6...
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    My shyness and how I got over it.

    How I avoided talking about my family in school and college because I was involved in the school's soccer & hockey teams. I tend to talk about games we just had. In college, I spent most leisure time in the library researching on programming techniques and writing small routines (which I used...
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    My shyness and how I got over it.

    Talking to girls totally non existent. In my teens, to avoid being the one to be picked on at school, I got involved in sports and represented the school in soccer and field hockey. That turned me from being "picked on" to "hang out with". Because I had to head back to orphanage after school...
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    My shyness and how I got over it.

    I was a very, very shy fella at a young age. Growing up in an orphanage (since 3 months old) and only learned how to speak from grade school (age 7). I only spoke to friends I am comfortable with ... in orphanage and a few guys in school. If a lady teacher were to speak with me, I will lower my...
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    Where would I go about making friends

    I share from my experiences. I find quite easy to build friends. Just be open and friendly .... not being pushy. Just be relax and move at the pace they are comfortable. Friends I have made are from: 1. Workplace  2. Church 3. School & college  4. Service club  5. Recently... I shared a table...
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    Hello ALL

    Welcome, MaratheGray.
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    Most Amusing Travelling Experience

    Hi Everyone, Hope to hear your experience. Mine was many years ago when Russia first gave independence to some of its state. I met a Russian guy in a business conference and he invited me to Turkmenistan to meet some officials. Hahaha ... the country doesn't even have a proper immigration...
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    Hello new friends ...

    Hello, I am 58 chap recovering from coma (2014-16) and one more year of therapy to get me to where I am now. Darn ... when I woke up saw my wife of 25 years just walked out of room to her office. No joy in her face ... only shocked. Anyways, 6 months into therapy I engaged a PI and confirmed she...
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    What makes you happy?

    For me must be travelling and meeting new friends.
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    Career Path

    I just add my 2 cents worth here. I grew up in an orphanage (from a baby) in Asia. Left at 17 yo with high school certificate and got an electrician apperentice job. I studied in the evenings for a programming diploma from a UK university. After 2 years, got "Best Student in Asia" award.  Did 1...
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    Computer Games To Ease Loneliness

    I wish to share my thoughts/experience on this topic. During my earlier years (25 yrs ago), I was interested in a computer game (Starcraft II). Spent many hours learning about this game and found a group of friends who were into this as well. This group of guys were playing this game in a cyber...
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    My profile (58 yo gentleman from Asia)

    Hi Nal, I visited Istanbul in 2003 & 2004. I spent 3 nights each time .... it was a lay over to connect flight into Russia & Turkmenistan. I did touristy things (city tour and evening cruise along the Mediterranean sea). Loved the view of the city during the evening cruise. I didn't make any...
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    My profile (58 yo gentleman from Asia)

    Hi Nal, Thanks for your reply. I have only been to Rome in Italy. Visited all the historical sites: Vatican City, Coliseum and city tour. I  love Istanbul too. Been to the city twice.   Cities I have visited in USA are: Hawaii,  San Diego,  LA, SF, Texas, Chicago, Kentucky, Tampa, Orlando, ...
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