The Just Thought I'd Share Thread

[Enchanted_Stevi]

JTIS...

That my moms forehead is swollen and sore...I took her to the ER yesterday and they did a CT scan and found nothing so they discharged her...she has to call her neuro surgeon tomorrow(monday) and see what they wanna do...so i'll probs have to drive her to worcester...I hope its nothing bad!

[vivfox]

I'm sending good thoughts and vibes to Caitlin's mother and peaceful thoughts to Bee. Loving both of you young women and wishing the best for ya.

[gfd1963]

Don't think my three days could get any worse. My Gerbil, Zelda, just died. Might seem laughable to most, but I loved that little girl. She's been on her own and lonely for months since my other Gerbil, Avalon, died.

I know exactly how you feel, Bee. I used to keep rats and was so upset when they died that I decided not to keep them anymore so I didn't have to go through the upset of losing them. Some people think it's crazy that you can get so attached but when you have cute furry little critters giving you endless hours of fun you sure do feel the loss.

Hope you feel better soon.

Gill.

[Enchanted_Stevi]

I'm sending good thoughts and vibes to Caitlin's mother and peaceful thoughts to Bee. Loving both of you young women and wishing the best for ya.

Thanks Mark...shes waiting to hear from her DR. this morning...they will probs want her to go to Worcester to get things checked out

[wild-heart]

Had a lovely day at the clothes show today, did so much work too which is always a bonus (:

[HomerMcvie]

I know exactly how you feel, Bee. I used to keep rats and was so upset when they died that I decided not to keep them anymore so I didn't have to go through the upset of losing them. Some people think it's crazy that you can get so attached but when you have cute furry little critters giving you endless hours of fun you sure do feel the loss.

Hope you feel better soon.

Gill.

That's me with dogs. Mine died from cancer, 5 years ago(on Dec 17th), and I swore that I'd have no more. I just get too attached to them, and end up working my whole life around them...it's just too much...when you lose them.

I've got one cat left, and when she's gone, I'm done being a pet owner.

[Silver Springs]

Thank you for your thoughts everyone. It made me feel silly to be upset about a Gerbil, but I'm glad it's just me being overly conscious of how I'm perceived. I got Zelda around four years ago to keep Avalon company. Av I'd taken from my old Art Teacher who had dumped her in the art room and was going to leave her over the summer. I wasn't going to have that, so naturally I brought her home. She was a vicious swine, and I thought she might be lonely, so a while later I went to the pet store and bought Zelda. Since then they were inseparable. Avalon treated her like her child, which was lovely. She must have been about 7 when she had a stroke and died which is great for a Gerbil. Zelda hasn't been the same since and turned pretty vicious, though she'd still let me pick her up to do her "mini M.O.T's". It looks like she's had a heart attack. It makes sense that she'd die of a broken heart. She was obviously very lonely. I considered buying another Gerbil when Avalon died to keep Zelda company, but I knew the same would happen when Zelda died and Godiva (That's what i would have called the new one) was left alone. It didn't seem fair. So I just kept Zelda as happy as I could with toys and such. I know death is a sadly unavoidable part of being a pet owner, but I could never not be one. I've always loved animals and it took me years to get my Dad to agree for me to have my Cat, Salem. When I'm in my own place I want to start looking after rescue Cats and giving them a good and loving home. After having worked as long as I have in a Cat sanctuary, I couldn't not do that. It breaks your heart working there.

[poetinmyheart]

JTIS that I have a ridiculous amount of lesson planning to do for tomorrow, but instead I'm watching Mirage tour videos. I personally think that I have my priorities just right :nod:

[beccamorrisfift]

JTIS that I have a ridiculous amount of lesson planning to do for tomorrow, but instead I'm watching Mirage tour videos. I personally think that I have my priorities just right :nod:

I hear ya, I'm on here when I should really be doing art coursework, but in all fairness I did spend three hours on it already today. :laugh:

[skcin]

It's not silly Bee. The loss of any pet is difficult. :angel:

[gfd1963]

That's me with dogs. Mine died from cancer, 5 years ago(on Dec 17th), and I swore that I'd have no more. I just get too attached to them, and end up working my whole life around them...it's just too much...when you lose them.

I've got one cat left, and when she's gone, I'm done being a pet owner.

I know. I have a dog which I got from a rescue centre (he had been a stray) who is 10 years old and he has been with me more or less 24/7 for most of his life. I can't even begin to think about him not being here.

I usually have cats but lost my last one when he was 17 years old. I managed to deal with that ok as I just thought to myself what a long and happy life he had. When they die prematurely of illness though ................................

I've moved on to tropical fish now.

Gill.

[SaidSomething]

I am sure you know about the rise in bullying and and teen suicide here in the States mostly in the Mid West. I am not sure if you guys know what I used to do for work or what I do now...

Ben Cohen is a Rugby player from the UK. He is tall strong and a record holding player for his sport.

I found him by accident when researching for a story about the US sh*t slinging politicians and their gay fetish...(so Michele Bachmann watched as she had us gay folks all into cages...) the rise in hate crimes and greed and gunholders bring weapons to a tea party in the town hall because a Dem like me will steal them away etc

My writing here is not perfect as most is done via phone...and I like a conversational style. We don't speak like an article in a paper...anyway...I came across a youtube video of this man sending a message to gay teens here in the US after several reported cases pf young people killing themselves because of the pain and fear. It was him and his webcam unshaven no frills no prepared speech...coking with tears at times he spoke about everyone has the righted to love. Gay bi straight...please seek an adult, your mom, a doctor...even if its a stranger...etc

So, my heart broke. Todays kids are a lot more cruel I think. There are rap songs about faggots being killed...murder. violence is so accessible to the impressionable minds of the youth. They are too wise too young. Often kids have minimal supervision and its not the parents fault...nobody can afford kids cars homes provisions food medical insurance taxes...etc....in what is as todays economy. There are greedy hoarding illegal criminals that we pay for their posh life. The poor and middle class are overworked poverty level people. Hard working people with families to support feed...and love. Very non frills...like No Disney trips. I saw it in action working for a major airline. They will give away the reserved seats of a family that worked since before the kids birth to save enough for a 5 day vacation to Disney connecting thru 3 stops before Orlando/Disney...and they are lied to saying the plane or the configuration of this aircraft and seating has changed...you are being put on a standby list and we will try to get you there...the kids eyes are so sad...but the excitement and eyes shiny with pride for this moment change in the parents...mostly the Dads. I am on a leave from there for my freelance and working as a guest on my best friends show. So, now there is a slew of it gets better videos for the bullied suicidal kids. It it pretty much started with a guy in the UK with 2 daughters and lovely wife. He is humble. He has a Huuuuuuge Gay fanbase and he totally lives it...he flirts with them and often does photos in his mighty whites that are sold to support causes like HIV AIDS funding for research and protection and nourishment and homes for people in this category...and others.

My friend and I did ours...and its there on video sights like youtube and

[HomerMcvie]

I know. I have a dog which I got from a rescue centre (he had been a stray) who is 10 years old and he has been with me more or less 24/7 for most of his life. I can't even begin to think about him not being here.

I usually have cats but lost my last one when he was 17 years old. I managed to deal with that ok as I just thought to myself what a long and happy life he had. When they die prematurely of illness though ................................

I've moved on to tropical fish now.

Gill.
I know. After my Mom passed away(then I had no one to watch him - and I would never kennel him), I planned every vacation around pet friendly hotels, locations, etc... What a pain! But he was my child. I spent 15K on his cancer treatments, and while I don't regret a penny, I just don't want to go through that again.

After this cat, that's it....

[gfd1963]

I know. After my Mom passed away(then I had no one to watch him - and I would never kennel him), :) But he was my child. I spent 15K on his cancer treatments, and while I don't regret a penny, I just don't want to go through that again.

After this cat, that's it....

We got round the holiday problem by buying a huge 8 man tent for just the two of us and the dog. He adores camping. When he sees us packing the car he jumps ready to go. :)

Gill.

[HomerMcvie]

We got round the holiday problem by buying a huge 8 man tent for just the two of us and the dog. He adores camping. When he sees us packing the car he jumps ready to go. :)

Gill.
I just stayed wherever there was a Red Roof Inn, or Motel 6(same company owns both, and they're all pet friendly). Still, it was a huge pain in the butt....

[Silver Springs]

My Cat just walked across the bed from his "napping spot" and gave me a kiss (nose to nose) before walking casually back to his area. I love my Salem. He's such a sweetheart.

[ButterCookie]

My Cat just walked across the bed from his "napping spot" and gave me a kiss (nose to nose) before walking casually back to his area. I love my Salem. He's such a sweetheart.

D'awww ♥ Does he ever adjust himself under your hand so you're scratching the bit he wants? Max is doing that now so I'm typing with one hand and Shih Tzu scratching with the other :laugh:

[Silver Springs]

D'awww ♥ Does he ever adjust himself under your hand so you're scratching the bit he wants? Max is doing that now so I'm typing with one hand and Shih Tzu scratching with the other :laugh:

Aww! Bless Max! He does adjust himself for maximum enjoyment. He loves to be scratched on his jawline, I've noticed. Especially underneath his ears. And he's very forthright when he's had enough, usually by biting you before walking away as though he's offended. :lol:

[ButterCookie]

Aww! Bless Max! He does adjust himself for maximum enjoyment. He loves to be scratched on his jawline, I've noticed. Especially underneath his ears. And he's very forthright when he's had enough, usually by biting you before walking away as though he's offended. :lol:

I just love cats haha. They'll never forget their ancestry!

On a JTIS note. Don't you hate it when, even though you have no chance because she lives in another country, the girl you think is cute and has a lot in common with you gets a girlfriend and you can't help but feel a little bit crummy because of it. Oh that's just me? Ok.

[SaidSomething]

So, I just hope we all do a little extra for someone that wants nothing but the same as you have...I am partnered with my guy for 8 or 9 years....gay bullying affected so many and I wasn't aware of homosexual tendencies in myself until my mid 20s.

Hey, its bad enough to go through puberty and the opening of Pandora Box of sexual attraction, persuasion, and just plain horny teens...but, if you find yourself getting totally crazy over another dude...you think you're short circuiting let alone the sudden danger, fear, abuse and humiliation for that part of you that you can't control. So, the story I worked on and my nemesis is Michele Bachmann...her cruelty and her and her husbands gay agenda...or gay fetish. I am not going to get up into pages of her lies and crimes. This quote made by Michele Bachmann should sum her up..."and Melissa Etheridge has cancer now. That's too bad. But, this is a time for her to reflect on her sinful lifestyle and sinful ways...and she should thank God for giving her this chance..."
The highest gay/bully suicide rate among teens is ironically in the district she represents. She has been called upon to help remedy this situation. Her response was well, what are we going to do...hold their hands? What about after graduation? Hold their hands? So, she like Scott Brown didn't participate in any causes for the civil rights of the Constitutionally protected equality...just as they, the elected officials are protected by. Shame on them. You know, it was only the 1940s that People were burned alive in world war 2. We never learn...us, the most evolved and blessed as human beings. <iframe width="640" height="360" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/CZRmKglxj4c" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>

Finally, the guy that I find so...ahem, attractive. Yeah, attractive (yeah, right...try lust) Mr Ben Cohen. The most loving hero of late.

[vivfox]

I wasn't aware of homosexual tendencies in myself until my mid 20s.


I would like to hear more about this. As a gay man myself I can tell you that I was quite aware that I was from a very young age. I can't even imagine that you walked around completely convinced you were str8 until your mid 20's. What was it that made you realize the truth?

[HejiraNYC]

Guys! Ed is with me in England!!!!

Had the greatest time, Dani! There were just no words...

http://i1236.photobucket.com/albums/ff458/hejiranyc/IMG_0121.jpg

[Macfanforever]

Had the greatest time, Dani! There were just no words...

http://i1236.photobucket.com/albums/ff458/hejiranyc/IMG_0121.jpg

Nice photo of you two.Have a fun time in England.

[vivfox]

Had the greatest time, Dani! There were just no words...

http://i1236.photobucket.com/albums/ff458/hejiranyc/IMG_0121.jpg

Great picture of you two!

[fringed n fab]

Had the greatest time, Dani! There were just no words...

http://i1236.photobucket.com/albums/ff458/hejiranyc/IMG_0121.jpg

You two looked like you were having a great time! Nice pic also.

[wild-heart]

One of those days when no matter what I do my work just won't go right. Frustrated and i need sleep because i was up till 3am doing work.

[vivfox]

JTIS that I feel very glad to be a part of The Ledge. This is a fun place where we share our love for Fleetwood Mac and get to know wonderful people from all around the world and I am so glad to be a part of this.

[SaidSomething]

I would like to hear more about this. As a gay man myself I can tell you that I was quite aware that I was from a very young age. I can't even imagine that you walked around completely convinced you were str8 until your mid 20's. What was it that made you realize the truth?


God Mark...it would take an hour long phone call...

My partner of many years is like yourself. He knew at a young age that there was that something special feeling about boys.

He went to Catholic School...an all boys Catholic School. Grew up in the Irish part of the Inner City Boston...South Boston/Neponset.

I would love to share this whole story...you would never believe the characters...twists and turns and how I found true love is, like Stevie said, totally blind.

My first gay relationship was in my mid 20s. I was an actor/cologne and the supposed "straight wear" store in all the malls...over priced, homoerotic advertisiments of shirtless and revealing wrinkled clothes...oh, well.

I was bartending in a short walk from where I had come to live in Berverly Hills...I'm saying this because the residents/neighbors etc..were so cruel...I should have lived in South Central LA...during the riots...the people would have been nicer to me there.

There was a group of guys that used to come and sit for a few beers or tequila shots or both. We became friendly and I really liked them. Then I would think about one. In a stirring kind of way, you know? Apparently, I have been hit on tons of times in my life. I never noticed...even when liberties were taken by someone grabbing my front and my back...and oddly if I was dancing or had my shirt open..they would touch me on my chest...I think this is too graphic...and too graphic for the rest...I would love to share with you...I will say this. I dated the prettiest girls in school. I met my steady in JR year of high school. We met as dancers in a show...come to find out here in Boston...at least at that time...there were no talent agencies per se...so you were reped by a modeling agency...and there we were booked for the local stores print ads..Like Jordan Marsh or Filenes and then commercials for Purity Supreme then I booked Spencer For Higher...twice...as different parts. Once they made me look about 30 when I was 19. They cut off all my hair to a wiffle. Anyway, my dance partner and my soon to be 1st love of my life, think Vanessa Carltons The One. We had the same agent...and we actually were booked together on the same projects alot. Again, she was like...that guy/girl is totally hitting on you. Even today, I can't tell.

This goes into very sad, sad like suicide stuff...

Returning as a person that doesn't want to be pigeonholed into a certain category or culture or group based upon my most private part of my life, behind closed doors in my bedroom. I also support, and advocate for gay people, marriage, civil rights, equality...etc..

I am a Catholic. Plus a lot of Spirituality learned by time and wisdom.

When I write an opinion article based on a recent event, usually Politically based...I get hate mail and threats...even from guys and girls that have the sexuality thing in common with me.

Again, these are my choices...but, I love people...everyone is different...and has their choices. Importantly God makes masterpieces not abominations...if he is the one that often represents LOVE in all organized religions...and in the one that don't belong to a Religion but, do what is love...like my website says.

This is what 2 of my opinions are. And it makes gay folk mad sometimes.

Gay Pride is totally fine. It gives men and women a feeling of safety, camaraderie....and a universal group of, uh...yeah we belong. I think it's great but, in my opinion the parade of has men in particular wearing next to nothing...and often exposing themselves...and then the gestures...I think you might know...also many that attend get a bit, pornographic and such that...If this is a parade because you are proud of who you are...and you are all fuc ed up on meth and margaritas...doing stupid stuff for the press to point to you as a representitive as ' A GAY' and the "PRIDE" think...if we want to belong in the world and spin around with everyone else...and marry, love, equal, recgonized, protected...fair treatment...

Don't do that stuff at a parade on a main street....with every news station is there to grab something sensational and run with it.

That doesn't represent me...or many people I know. So, if you want equal and a belonging and a recognized human..on the same as everyone level...
I think, in my opinion...you are going about it the wrong way.

The marriage thing. I am out there kicking down doors for Gay Equality...The true Constitution...not the radical right wing version with all the ammendment sh t....please...Michele and her husband Marcus...are covering up so much by not answering questions. Michele keeps the ones that are vocally identifiny as a gay man...yes, he is very effeminate. They are the true essence of what I would call the , Devil. Metaphorically. Check out my stuff and you'll see.

So, I will get married...when the next pope says, for God sake...you have been pissing off Christ with the old crusty mean judgemental rule book...kick it up...it's 2000 something.

Bring Gay people into the church...and say and preach what you practice on "even Christ himself never judged..."

It is like if Jesus was here today...they would murder him at a tea party for wearing a dress...

[iamnotafraid]

Bring Gay people into the church...and say and preach what you practice on "even Christ himself never judged..."

It is like if Jesus was here today...they would murder him at a tea party for wearing a dress...


Preach what you practice you say? You want Christians to suspend
their beliefs and accept or believe that homosexuality is not sin. It's
like saying just lie to me and we can be friends.

Throwing a blanket over a whole movement like the Tea Party is a
bit hypocritical don't you think? In every group there are certainly
lunatics, and I imagine the Tea Party is no exception. But if someone
would have wrote what you did about Christ Our Lord and replaced
the words Tea Party with homosexuals, how would you feel?

Just because many Christians believe that homosexuality is a sin
doesn't mean they hate homosexuals. Neither should they condone
bullying. I certainly don't.

What did Christ say to the woman caught in the act of adultery?
Neither do I condemn you; go and sin no more. He didn't
say it's okay to sin. He responded to her with love and kindness.
He protected her from the accusers and gave her correction in
the most loving way.

[fringed n fab]

God Mark...it would take an hour long phone call...

My partner of many years is like yourself. He knew at a young age that there was that something special feeling about boys.

He went to Catholic School...an all boys Catholic School. Grew up in the Irish part of the Inner City Boston...South Boston/Neponset.

I would love to share this whole story...you would never believe the characters...twists and turns and how I found true love is, like Stevie said, totally blind.

My first gay relationship was in my mid 20s. I was an actor/cologne and the supposed "straight wear" store in all the malls...over priced, homoerotic advertisiments of shirtless and revealing wrinkled clothes...oh, well.

I was bartending in a short walk from where I had come to live in Berverly Hills...I'm saying this because the residents/neighbors etc..were so cruel...I should have lived in South Central LA...during the riots...the people would have been nicer to me there.

There was a group of guys that used to come and sit for a few beers or tequila shots or both. We became friendly and I really liked them. Then I would think about one. In a stirring kind of way, you know? Apparently, I have been hit on tons of times in my life. I never noticed...even when liberties were taken by someone grabbing my front and my back...and oddly if I was dancing or had my shirt open..they would touch me on my chest...I think this is too graphic...and too graphic for the rest...I would love to share with you...I will say this. I dated the prettiest girls in school. I met my steady in JR year of high school. We met as dancers in a show...come to find out here in Boston...at least at that time...there were no talent agencies per se...so you were reped by a modeling agency...and there we were booked for the local stores print ads..Like Jordan Marsh or Filenes and then commercials for Purity Supreme then I booked Spencer For Higher...twice...as different parts. Once they made me look about 30 when I was 19. They cut off all my hair to a wiffle. Anyway, my dance partner and my soon to be 1st love of my life, think Vanessa Carltons The One. We had the same agent...and we actually were booked together on the same projects alot. Again, she was like...that guy/girl is totally hitting on you. Even today, I can't tell.

This goes into very sad, sad like suicide stuff...

Returning as a person that doesn't want to be pigeonholed into a certain category or culture or group based upon my most private part of my life, behind closed doors in my bedroom. I also support, and advocate for gay people, marriage, civil rights, equality...etc..

I am a Catholic. Plus a lot of Spirituality learned by time and wisdom.

When I write an opinion article based on a recent event, usually Politically based...I get hate mail and threats...even from guys and girls that have the sexuality thing in common with me.

Again, these are my choices...but, I love people...everyone is different...and has their choices. Importantly God makes masterpieces not abominations...if he is the one that often represents LOVE in all organized religions...and in the one that don't belong to a Religion but, do what is love...like my website says.

This is what 2 of my opinions are. And it makes gay folk mad sometimes.

Gay Pride is totally fine. It gives men and women a feeling of safety, camaraderie....and a universal group of, uh...yeah we belong. I think it's great but, in my opinion the parade of has men in particular wearing next to nothing...and often exposing themselves...and then the gestures...I think you might know...also many that attend get a bit, pornographic and such that...If this is a parade because you are proud of who you are...and you are all fuc ed up on meth and margaritas...doing stupid stuff for the press to point to you as a representitive as ' A GAY' and the "PRIDE" think...if we want to belong in the world and spin around with everyone else...and marry, love, equal, recgonized, protected...fair treatment...

Don't do that stuff at a parade on a main street....with every news station is there to grab something sensational and run with it.

That doesn't represent me...or many people I know. So, if you want equal and a belonging and a recognized human..on the same as everyone level...
I think, in my opinion...you are going about it the wrong way.The marriage thing. I am out there kicking down doors for Gay Equality...The true Constitution...not the radical right wing version with all the ammendment sh t....please...Michele and her husband Marcus...are covering up so much by not answering questions. Michele keeps the ones that are vocally identifiny as a gay man...yes, he is very effeminate. They are the true essence of what I would call the , Devil. Metaphorically. Check out my stuff and you'll see.

So, I will get married...when the next pope says, for God sake...you have been pissing off Christ with the old crusty mean judgemental rule book...kick it up...it's 2000 something.

Bring Gay people into the church...and say and preach what you practice on "even Christ himself never judged..."

It is like if Jesus was here today...they would murder him at a tea party for wearing a dress...

You hit on so many things I agree with. I've never understood the whole Pride Parade thing, those people dressed in next to nothing parading around all lewd does NOT represent the majority of gay people and how we live and conduct ourselves. And it gives other people a false image of gays, it's no wonder some still throw rocks at us. Gays need to represent all of us in the correct way and our private lifestyles are as varied as those of heterosexuals. Being gay is not all about sex like this parade portrays.

[vivfox]

Thank you SaidSomething (Jim). You answered my question here and in a private pm with dignity and respect. I appreciate EVERYTHING you have to say on the subject of what it is like to be Gay.

Much Love, Viv

[markolas]

What did Christ say to the woman caught in the act of adultery?
Neither do I condemn you; go and sin no more. He didn't
say it's okay to sin. He responded to her with love and kindness.
He protected her from the accusers and gave her correction in
the most loving way.

If you think my relationship with my partner is a sin, you and I are simply never going to be friends. I'll be civil if I have to be around you, but I will try to avoid you. You can keep your "corrections" to yourself. :rolleyes:

[markolas]

Blah. I'm of two minds about this "gay people are like everybody else" crap. On one hand, yes, we're just people; but on the other hand, as vanilla as I am, my experiences as a gay man have led me to view the world in a fundamentally different way than how straight people do. Anyone who knows me knows that I do not "go along to get along" and I don't advocate groveling at the feet of heteros for a few basic rights. I won't put on a monkey suit and pretend to be "respectable" so straights will feel comfortable. Homophobia is a heterosexual problem; they're the ones who should be forced to deal with their problem. Bigots don't hate you because you're flamboyant; they hate you because of who you are. They won't stop hating you because you pander to them and try to act "normal."

As boring as I am, I'd feel 1000% more comfortable at a gay pride parade with drag queens and guys in leather chaps than I would at a book club meeting (or whatever) full of straight people.

[HejiraNYC]

Preach what you practice you say? You want Christians to suspend
their beliefs and accept or believe that homosexuality is not sin. It's
like saying just lie to me and we can be friends.



I normally try not to touch religion with a ten-foot pole, and to be honest, I really couldn't care less whether one chooses to worship some Birkenstock-wearing surfer dude in the sky, a golden calf or some bald ten-yearold wearing an orange robe. I really could not care less... as long as they keep it to themselves. That being said...

Can you please explain to me the Christian obsession with homosexuality? There is not a single mention of it in the New Testament. Jesus Christ never officially issued a press release on the matter. The only vague references to homosexuality are in the Old Testament, alongside such equally "abominable" acts such as adultery, eating shellfish, divorce, wearing different fabrics, having sex with menstruating females, etc. And one should keep in mind that these decidedly arbitrary/arcane "rules" from Leviticus were written at a time when the Jews were exiled, roaming the desert, and probably needed certain rituals in order to maintain health, hygiene, morale, and civil rule among the tribe. It seems improbable that these rules were meant to be adhered to in perpetuity. And clearly modern "Christianity" has essentially dispelled with all of these tenets except for the one about men lying with men. So why is that one passage still upheld as some kind of golden rule while the rest are considered irrelevant? :shrug:


Just because many Christians believe that homosexuality is a sin
doesn't mean they hate homosexuals. Neither should they condone
bullying. I certainly don't.

That whole "love the sinner, hate the sin" line? Bulls**t. Again, Christians are free to believe whatever they want to believe, but they cross the line when they spread lies about GLBT and actively work towards denigrating and robbing them of their humanity in the halls of congress as well as abroad. It's no accident that Uganda has taken such a hardline stance about criminalizing/penalizing gays. If Christians want the world to more closely adhere to the scripture of Leviticus, they should also be out there picketing Red Lobster and working to illegalize the existence of divorce attorneys. When GLBT are singled out as "deviants," this is not "love." After all, wasn't it Jesus who said "He that is without sin among you, let him cast the first stone." Whatever happened to Jesus' teachings about tolerance and sympathy for the downtrodden? Oops... I guess most Christians were asleep during that sermon.


What did Christ say to the woman caught in the act of adultery?
Neither do I condemn you; go and sin no more. He didn't
say it's okay to sin. He responded to her with love and kindness.
He protected her from the accusers and gave her correction in
the most loving way

Great. You just equated adultery with being gay. Nice going! I am sure you have won over many new admirers on the Ledge. I think your ability to reason and think critically speaks for itself. Have a nice day. :wavey:

[markolas]

I'm getting to the point where I can't get through a day without taking a Xanax.

[wondergirl9847]

If Christians want the world to more closely adhere to the scripture of Leviticus, they should also be out there picketing Red Lobster....

That tickled me to no end. :laugh: I can picture the picketing lines in my head. Hee! God hates shellfish!!

Jesus was always questioning authorites in the New Testament who were sticking to the old ways. :thumbsup: He was a rebel. :cool:

[iamnotafraid]

Can you please explain to me the Christian obsession with homosexuality? There is not a single mention of it in the New Testament. Jesus Christ never officially issued a press release on the matter. The only vague references to homosexuality are in the Old Testament...



That whole "love the sinner, hate the sin" line? Bulls**t. Again, Christians are free to believe whatever they want to believe, but they cross the line when they spread lies about GLBT...


Great. You just equated adultery with being gay. Nice going! I am sure you have won over many new admirers on the Ledge. I think your ability to reason and think critically speaks for itself. Have a nice day. :wavey:


HejiraNYC,
I don't think it's obsessed over more than some other sins. Though
I suppose it's natural to think like that if it concerns you. In that, we
are all guilty.

It's in the New Testament too. If one cares to look, for example:
Romans 1 : 27, 28
Likewise also the men, leaving the natural use of the woman,
burned in their lust for one another, men with men committing
what is shameful, and receiving in themselves the penalty of their
error which was due.

And even as they did not like to retain God in their knowledge, God
gave them over to a debased mind, to do those things which are not
fitting...

And on winning over admirers on the Ledge, at least those
who read this will know that I will tell the truth on these most
serious matters even if it hurts me here.

Markolas,
If you choose to not be friends with me I understand.
Though it saddens me.

[Silver Springs]

Whilst I am in full support of people adhering to their own faiths and spiritual practices, I can't help but find it disgusting that an out of date scripture can be used as fully factual evidence in support of a negative judgement. Being homosexual is not a sin, for the same reason heterosexuality isn't either. If God is who you choose to support, then the faith ought to be placed in the fact that it is also understood that he is infallible. He made people in his own image. So what is saying that a perfectly natural thing such as homosexuality is a sin? Is it saying that God made a mistake? Because that's negating your own belief, by accusing God of not being as infallible as scripture dictates. The holy scriptures were created by man, thus they were open to the mistakes and the misjudgements that man is prone to making. Over thousands of years of reproduction, corruptions and false information is bound to have crept in according to those who are reproducing the document at the time. You can't tell me that it has remained word for word perfect in all this time. And that all who chose to add to it did so honestly. And besides, the times have moved on. Things have changed and the book is no longer as valid as it once was. The scriptures are no better than fables, in my opinion. Have faith in God if you wish, not this book of rules that pretty much contradicts everything it tells you to do and believe anyway. Believe in your own moral code. Which should tell you that all men and women are equal and should be created and judged as such. It's their negative actions; the taking of lives, the corruption of innocents, the disrespect of those they deem on a lesser plain than they themselves, that are reasons to judge. Not how they choose to love.

[markolas]

I do not come here to be beaten over the head with the Bible - and yes, what it says about gay people is incredibly bigoted and insulting. If you continue to quote this hateful bile at me, I do hope you are banned. As for my part, I will now put you on ignore so I don't have to read it anymore.

I'm really not sure what you expect from me after you quote scripture attacking my relationship as "shameful, unnatural, and debased." Reminds me of my sister-in-law, who sent me an e-mail informing that I am "what the Bible calls a sodomite" (her exact words). She and I are no longer on speaking terms, suffice it to say.

But oh, it's all said out of Christian "love," of course. Well, I'm not in need of that kind of "love," so I'm gonna give it right back to you and send you on your merry way.

[Enchanted_Stevi]

JTIS...

That I bought these Amethyst 18k gold earrings for my grammy for christmas =)
http://img710.imageshack.us/img710/61/amethysth.jpg

[mylittledemon]

JTIS... i found out my brother bought my sister a new laptop, and bought my mother a $1000 pair of earrings for Christmas. Now in all honesty, I don't need anything from him and I think that's great he can spend his money as such (and also that he's flying to mom's house from Sweden to be with them). But an ever so small part of me can't help but be just a tiny bit curious as to why he said he wasn't sending me a gift for Christmas because he didn't have the money. My brother and I have a great bond, so when I heard that I just went :lol:

My response to my brother: Maybe if you weren't buying insane gifts for said family members you could come visit me in NZ seeing as how we've not seen each other in...oh... 3 years! :rolleyes: :lol:

[HejiraNYC]

HejiraNYC,
I don't think it's obsessed over more than some other sins. Though
I suppose it's natural to think like that if it concerns you. In that, we
are all guilty.

:shocked: Are you kidding? Other than abortion, there is no bigger obsession amongst the religious reich. The 2004 reelection of GWB was pretty much a referendum on gay civil rights amongst the ignorant masses in the Bible Belt. Last time I checked, there have been no efforts to demonize/persecute people who lie, back talk to their parents or wear poly/cotton blends. Again, 100% pure bulls**t.


It's in the New Testament too. If one cares to look, for example:
Romans 1 : 27, 28
[I]Likewise also the men, leaving the natural use of the woman,
burned in their lust for one another, men with men committing
what is shameful, and receiving in themselves the penalty of their
error which was due.

For one thing, this is 100% pure fiction in my opinion. Secondly, just humoring the utter inanity of this tome for a nanosecond, at face value, this could be interpreted a gazillion different ways. There are many kinds of "lust." It could be a bro-mance type of lust. Or the kind of lust associated with jealousy or envy. To me, men who are obsessed with Sunday football seem filled with a kind of "lust" for the football players (while abandoning their wives for the moment). Why is it automatically assumed that they're boning one another? And what is the biblical "natural use of the woman" anyway? Is the "natural use" of a woman purely about fornicating? What about the woman's maternal instinct? What about the feminine traits associated with an appreciation for art and culture? In the context of this chapter of the bible, it makes no sense for Paul to be going "blah blah blah blah gay sex bad blah blah blah." The chapter is about questioning faith in God and not following his word. Period. And if you read onto the rest of Chapter 1 of Romans...


29 Being filled with all unrighteousness, fornication, wickedness, covetousness, maliciousness; full of envy, murder, debate, deceit, malignity; whisperers,

30 Backbiters, haters of God, despiteful, proud, boasters, inventors of evil things, disobedient to parents,

31 Without understanding, covenantbreakers, without natural affection, implacable, unmerciful:

32 Who knowing the judgment of God, that they which commit such things are worthy of death, not only do the same, but have pleasure in them that do them.

...he holds all kinds of other stuff in equal death-worthy regard. Yet, I don't see Christians placing referendums against tabloids, Wall Street and Mark Zuckerberg on the ballot.



And on winning over admirers on the Ledge, at least those
who read this will know that I will tell the truth on these most
serious matters even if it hurts me here.

The "truth" here is that you really need to keep your inflammatory, hateful, sadly misinformed opinions to yourself.

Oh, BTW, Romans 2:1: "you who judge practice the same things."

[vivfox]

Brandon, maybe he really is sending you a gift but wants it to be a complete suprise. Well, hopefully. It would feel aweful to me if my bro bragged about spending so much on other family members and then said I'd get nothing. I hope you really do get something nice from him.

BTW, I love your new sig.

[mylittledemon]

Brandon, maybe he really is sending you a gift but wants it to be a complete suprise. Well, hopefully. It would feel aweful to me if my bro bragged about spending so much on other family members and then said I'd get nothing. I hope you really do get something nice from him.

BTW, I love your new sig.

Well my sister told me this info, not from my brother's mouth. He hasn't sent me a gift the last 2 years prior... and that's okay. I don't want to sound ungrateful ... I'd much rather him come visit me than send me a gift. So now his ass can't tell me he doesn't have the $$ ;)

[HejiraNYC]

JTIS... i found out my brother bought my sister a new laptop, and bought my mother a $1000 pair of earrings for Christmas. Now in all honesty, I don't need anything from him and I think that's great he can spend his money as such (and also that he's flying to mom's house from Sweden to be with them). But an ever so small part of me can't help but be just a tiny bit curious as to why he said he wasn't sending me a gift for Christmas because he didn't have the money. My brother and I have a great bond, so when I heard that I just went :lol:

My response to my brother: Maybe if you weren't buying insane gifts for said family members you could come visit me in NZ seeing as how we've not seen each other in...oh... 3 years! :rolleyes: :lol:

In my humble opinion, unless you are Melania Trump, there is no reason someone should be spending $1000 on a pair of earrings. It's a sad misappropriation of money. Accordingly, I would truly believe him when he says he has no money to buy you a gift- he's probably that lacking in fiscal management skills. Don't get me wrong- nice gifts are great to give... if you can comfortably afford them. I suspect your mother could care less about the earrings; she's probably much more excited about him flying home for Christmas.

[HomerMcvie]

My family is entering year #4, of NO Christmas presents!

It was the best thing we ever did!!!! Just bring a dish, and a bottle of wine, and THAT'S ENOUGH!


"Your presence, is the only present I desire"
-me

Seriously though, not having to deal with buying all those crappy $15 gifts, that nobody wants anyway, was the best thing we ever did!

[mylittledemon]

In my humble opinion, unless you are Melania Trump, there is no reason someone should be spending $1000 on a pair of earrings. It's a sad misappropriation of money. Accordingly, I would truly believe him when he says he has no money to buy you a gift- he's probably that lacking in fiscal management skills. Don't get me wrong- nice gifts are great to give... if you can comfortably afford them. I suspect your mother could care less about the earrings; she's probably much more excited about him flying home for Christmas.

You are dead-on. My mother doesn't need anything from him and I'm certain she didn't ask for such a gift. :lol: Ahh, my sweet brother. God love 'im.

[Enchanted_Stevi]

JTIS...

That I had an hour long conversation with my dad at work and it pretty much consisted of him telling me I'm fat...saying how I let myself go and what not...It all started out about how I told him a freind from hair school applied at the same 2 salons I did and got both jobs...and one i never heard back from...and he was like "is she tall? is she skinny? is she pretty?" and I was like "yea...but i cant help it that I'm short...and average looking and not skinny with big boobs" then he started rambling on about how I'm pretty much fat...and yes I know being 5'2'' and the weight that I am isnt healthy...but i seriously dont look fat at ALL!!! Sure my stomach got a little bigger and my face is a lil rounder...but its not that noticeable...and it really pissed me off...I didnt tell him tho because if I did I would have started crying...so I held it in and was quiet pretty much the whole time...We ended the conversation on a "good note" but then I started thinking about everything he said and it started eating at me inside so I called Ashley's mom(shes like my 2nd mom lol) and I vented to her and started bawling my eyes out..saying I try and loose weight but its not that easy and keeping track of what I eat isnt easy either but I try...and she said hes an asshole and I should distance myself from him a little bit and when he asks where Ive been just tell him that out last conversation made me angry and uncomfortable

So now I feel horrible about myself =(

[HomerMcvie]

JTIS...

That I had an hour long conversation with my dad at work and it pretty much consisted of him telling me I'm fat...saying how I let myself go and what not...It all started out about how I told him a freind from hair school applied at the same 2 salons I did and got both jobs...and one i never heard back from...and he was like "is she tall? is she skinny? is she pretty?" and I was like "yea...but i cant help it that I'm short...and average looking and not skinny with big boobs" then he started rambling on about how I'm pretty much fat...and yes I know being 5'2'' and the weight that I am isnt healthy...but i seriously dont look fat at ALL!!! Sure my stomach got a little bigger and my face is a lil rounder...but its not that noticeable...and it really pissed me off...I didnt tell him tho because if I did I would have started crying...so I held it in and was quiet pretty much the whole time...We ended the conversation on a "good note" but then I started thinking about everything he said and it started eating at me inside so I called Ashley's mom(shes like my 2nd mom lol) and I vented to her and started bawling my eyes out..saying I try and loose weight but its not that easy and keeping track of what I eat isnt easy either but I try...and she said hes an asshole and I should distance myself from him a little bit and when he asks where Ive been just tell him that out last conversation made me angry and uncomfortable

So now I feel horrible about myself =(

If it's any comfort at all, they MEAN well. Really, and sometimes it can be a great motivator(which was what happened in my case). I had let myself go for years. While I'm 5"10", I'm actually pretty small boned(:lol:).....really though....everyone thought for years, that I was a pretty big guy.....ANYWAY, 4+ years ago, I was up to 215, and my aunt(who pretty much says whatever is on her mind) just told me how fat I was getting, and that I really needed to do something about it.

Did it hurt my feelings? Absolutely.

But did I do something about it? Absolutely. Her telling me how fat I had gotten, WAS the motivation that I needed, to put my life back in order. SERIOUSLY. She WAS rude for saying it, but I've thanked her 100 times!!!

I lost 80 lbs, and have kept all but 10, off. But more than just the weight....really....the weight loss gave me a new lease on life!!! I had given up on life, and love....it was over for me...and now, I've seriously become the best ME that I've ever been(NO, not because of the weight, but what the weight represented to me.....just giving up, not caring what I looked like, etc....). I have a new lease on life, and life is sweet now(50 times sweeter than it was before, because I now have the gift of HOPE).

Anyway, I was only trying to impart what his statements might have been shooting for...motivation.:xoxo:

[markolas]

I'll bet that all it would take would be for you to say "Dad, kiss my a$s, this conversation is over" just one time, and he'd never bring up the subject again.

[ButterCookie]

I do not come here to be beaten over the head with the Bible - and yes, what it says about gay people is incredibly bigoted and insulting. If you continue to quote this hateful bile at me, I do hope you are banned. As for my part, I will now put you on ignore so I don't have to read it anymore.

I'm really not sure what you expect from me after you quote scripture attacking my relationship as "shameful, unnatural, and debased." Reminds me of my sister-in-law, who sent me an e-mail informing that I am "what the Bible calls a sodomite" (her exact words). She and I are no longer on speaking terms, suffice it to say.

But oh, it's all said out of Christian "love," of course. Well, I'm not in need of that kind of "love," so I'm gonna give it right back to you and send you on your merry way.

iamnotafraid, you know I like you a lot. I can't sit here and read that crap though. I spent my entire secondary education at a Catholic School being taught that my sexuality and some of my feminist beliefs were wrong, sinful etc etc. For a child to be indoctrinated like that, I feel, is more sinful than anything written in the Bible.

The sole reason I won't tell my family (when I should be able to, just as my sister can say "ooh mum meet my new boyfriend, he's lovely!") is because of the things my grandma has been taught, from the Bible. If anyone turned out to be untrustworthy and told her, I'd never see her again. She'd disown me. My own Grandmother. I'm not putting myself through that. But it's not her that I blame because I know she's a loving, caring person who hates the thought of upsetting her grandchildren. I blame religion.

There should be another definition of love. "I love you but only because I want to "make you better"".

[Dodfather]

:pJTIS... i found out my brother bought my sister a new laptop, and bought my mother a $1000 pair of earrings for Christmas. Now in all honesty, I don't need anything from him and I think that's great he can spend his money as such (and also that he's flying to mom's house from Sweden to be with them). But an ever so small part of me can't help but be just a tiny bit curious as to why he said he wasn't sending me a gift for Christmas because he didn't have the money. My brother and I have a great bond, so when I heard that I just went :lol:

My response to my brother: Maybe if you weren't buying insane gifts for said family members you could come visit me in NZ seeing as how we've not seen each other in...oh... 3 years! :rolleyes: :lol:

I have just the opposite issue with my brother. I've tried to make a great bond with him for years but he's vvery distant and as for giftas... forget it! Not that I need them, I;d much rather he actually bother to visit us ovet the Christmas period (unlike Sweden/NZ it doesn't involve a lot of travelling) but no - he just stays resolutely silent until he needs something... oh well.

Brandon, maybe he really is sending you a gift but wants it to be a complete suprise. Well, hopefully. It would feel aweful to me if my bro bragged about spending so much on other family members and then said I'd get nothing. I hope you really do get something nice from him.

BTW, I love your new sig.

I hope so too... and I'm also enjoying admiring the wizard's Christmas balls. Sorry.. I went for the childish gag. :p

Well my sister told me this info, not from my brother's mouth. He hasn't sent me a gift the last 2 years prior... and that's okay. I don't want to sound ungrateful ... I'd much rather him come visit me than send me a gift. So now his ass can't tell me he doesn't have the $$ ;)

Things like this always mean more. I love getting and giving gifts but yeah, I'm sure a visit would be far more appreciated.

[iamnotafraid]

iamnotafraid, you know I like you a lot. I can't sit here and read that...

The sole reason I won't tell my family (when I should be able to, just as my sister can say "ooh mum meet my new boyfriend, he's lovely!") is because of the things my grandma has been taught, from the Bible.

There should be another definition of love. "I love you but only because I want to "make you better"".

ButterCookie, you know the feeling is mutual. And to tell you
the truth there are many things that I don't agree with the Catholic
Church about.

If I could have a phone conversation with you (I know we can't
because of the cost) I think you would at the very least understand
that my heart is not full of hate or judgement like some others seem
to think.

I can tell you that it's hard to take over and over again people putting
down Christian beliefs or groups that are called or considered right
wing etc... The original post was what I responded to. I didn't like
the way Jesus was mentioned. That is the reason I posted what I
did. Not one person jumps in on the bullying from the left.

I hope you'll still consider me a friend. And I wish the same from
the others.

One last thing, could you explain your last two sentences? I didn't
understand your exact meaning.

[holidayroad]

JTIS...

That I had an hour long conversation with my dad at work and it pretty much consisted of him telling me I'm fat...saying how I let myself go and what not...It all started out about how I told him a freind from hair school applied at the same 2 salons I did and got both jobs...and one i never heard back from...and he was like "is she tall? is she skinny? is she pretty?" and I was like "yea...but i cant help it that I'm short...and average looking and not skinny with big boobs" then he started rambling on about how I'm pretty much fat...and yes I know being 5'2'' and the weight that I am isnt healthy...but i seriously dont look fat at ALL!!! Sure my stomach got a little bigger and my face is a lil rounder...but its not that noticeable...and it really pissed me off...I didnt tell him tho because if I did I would have started crying...so I held it in and was quiet pretty much the whole time...We ended the conversation on a "good note" but then I started thinking about everything he said and it started eating at me inside so I called Ashley's mom(shes like my 2nd mom lol) and I vented to her and started bawling my eyes out..saying I try and loose weight but its not that easy and keeping track of what I eat isnt easy either but I try...and she said hes an asshole and I should distance myself from him a little bit and when he asks where Ive been just tell him that out last conversation made me angry and uncomfortable

So now I feel horrible about myself =(

It's too bad that your dad is implying that only 'Tall, skinny, and pretty girls deserve jobs'! You've posted lots of pictures of your work. It's really good and that is what salons should be concerned with.

Parents should be the ones to build their child up, not tear them down. I've read many of your posts over the years. I can say that you are a very good, caring person and that your dad should be very happy to have a daughter like you!!

Don't let him get you down. You deserve better than the treatment he is giving you!

[Enchanted_Stevi]

I'll bet that all it would take would be for you to say "Dad, kiss my a$s, this conversation is over" just one time, and he'd never bring up the subject again.

I was so close to saying something like that lol

[Enchanted_Stevi]

If it's any comfort at all, they MEAN well. Really, and sometimes it can be a great motivator(which was what happened in my case). I had let myself go for years. While I'm 5"10", I'm actually pretty small boned(:lol:).....really though....everyone thought for years, that I was a pretty big guy.....ANYWAY, 4+ years ago, I was up to 215, and my aunt(who pretty much says whatever is on her mind) just told me how fat I was getting, and that I really needed to do something about it.

Did it hurt my feelings? Absolutely.

But did I do something about it? Absolutely. Her telling me how fat I had gotten, WAS the motivation that I needed, to put my life back in order. SERIOUSLY. She WAS rude for saying it, but I've thanked her 100 times!!!

I lost 80 lbs, and have kept all but 10, off. But more than just the weight....really....the weight loss gave me a new lease on life!!! I had given up on life, and love....it was over for me...and now, I've seriously become the best ME that I've ever been(NO, not because of the weight, but what the weight represented to me.....just giving up, not caring what I looked like, etc....). I have a new lease on life, and life is sweet now(50 times sweeter than it was before, because I now have the gift of HOPE).

Anyway, I was only trying to impart what his statements might have been shooting for...motivation.:xoxo:

I know my dad probably didnt MEAN to say it rudely....but he is a guy...I personally like your way of saying it

I guess its about time I get myself back into shape....

[beccamorrisfift]

I would just like to take this opportunity to thank all the Ledgies who have helped me get through this art coursework, I handed in the final piece and my book after getting so stressed out I had to take an hour off timetable and be set up in an ICT room to finish my work :laugh:
But it's all handed in now, and we're only waiting on the results, if I can post pictures or my video, I will. But once again, thanks so much to the Ledge and Ledgies for distraction when I wanted it and help when I needed it.
<3

[Silver Springs]

I don't normally do Cake, but I think I've fallen in love with the lickle one I'm eating now. Strawberry frosting with a surprise of Raspberry Jam and a Marzipan crust.

The marriage is in July.

[ButterCookie]

I can tell you that it's hard to take over and over again people putting
down Christian beliefs or groups that are called or considered right
wing etc... The original post was what I responded to. I didn't like
the way Jesus was mentioned. That is the reason I posted what I
did. Not one person jumps in on the bullying from the left.

Just as hard, I'd imagine, as it is for gay people to take over and over again people saying they're sinful, wrong and unnatural.


One last thing, could you explain your last two sentences? I didn't
understand your exact meaning.

Sorry, poor sentence structure on my part. I was referring to both what markolas said about "Christian love" and the definitions of love Eros, Storge, Philia and Agape and being facetious in saying that there should be another.

Caitlin: You should definitely have knocked your dad down a few pegs! He was bang out of order in what he said to you. You're gorgeous.

[Silver Springs]

I really do have an "older man" fetish. I'm watching Boston Legal and I just remembered my thing for James Spader. It could be worse, though. Could be for William Shatner! Brrr!

[markolas]

I really do have an "older man" fetish. I'm watching Boston Legal and I just remembered my thing for James Spader. It could be worse, though. Could be for William Shatner! Brrr!

Me, too! Not for James Spader, tho. Chris Meloni? Hell yes!

[wild-heart]

Wanting someone you can't have. Story of my life.

[Silver Springs]

Me, too! Not for James Spader, tho. Chris Meloni? Hell yes!

I had to google Chris Meloni to see what he looked like. I can see why others would, but he has thing thing where his neck is the same width as his head. That I can't really get on with. It can be hidden with longer hair, but his style isn't very forgiving. You can keep him as long as I get to keep Rupert Everett, James Spader and Alan Rickman :lol:

[gfd1963]

Me, too! Not for James Spader, tho. Chris Meloni? Hell yes!

James Spader for me over Chris Meloni. Although neither of them are much older than myself so hardly an "older man" thing going on there although in my younger days I did have quite a thing for William Devane. :nod:

Gill.

[fringed n fab]

I know my dad probably didnt MEAN to say it rudely....but he is a guy...I personally like your way of saying it

I guess its about time I get myself back into shape....

I think family just feel comfortable saying to you in a loving, concerned way, something about your weight. And they most likely mean well always. I know if I saw a family member gradually putting on pounds I'd be concerned more than anything for them, asking them maybe to be checked out for underlying causes such as thyroid or something. I don't think anyone wants to pack on 50 lbs or more and then suddenly come to realize hey, I'm fat. I think we all would rather address the issue before it started happening sooner rather than later on.

I was sick for 2 days in the hospital and have been 155 pounds no matter how much or how little I eat, and have been this set weight naturally for the past 15 years but I had dropped to 139 and didn't even know it until I was weighed there. That was in August and I'm now back to 151 about where I always was. My doctor had checked for thyroid and other issues and all that was fine. I guess stress or an illness can cause us to lose weight.

[fringed n fab]

Me, too! Not for James Spader, tho. Chris Meloni? Hell yes!

Chris Meloni always was so cute.

[fringed n fab]

As far as what others believe or religion, you can't argue with people or even attempt to reason with them or come to an understanding. I think we are all put here to be the people we are, not live lies. I think we have a very understanding, all loving God. Why some want you to fear him, I don't know. He's warmth and light and loving. And nothing to fear I don't believe. This fear is the very thing that keeps many out of a church and away from others preaching their dislike and hate and that is not what God was ever about.

[Enchanted_Stevi]

It's too bad that your dad is implying that only 'Tall, skinny, and pretty girls deserve jobs'! You've posted lots of pictures of your work. It's really good and that is what salons should be concerned with.

Parents should be the ones to build their child up, not tear them down. I've read many of your posts over the years. I can say that you are a very good, caring person and that your dad should be very happy to have a daughter like you!!

Don't let him get you down. You deserve better than the treatment he is giving you!

Its not like the interviews Ive been on havent seen what I do...because after you meet the people you do a 2nd interview where you do a wash, cut and blow dry...and on one I did highlights and those are my specialty....So its not like that dont see what I do...=\

I talked to my friends mom and she was like "guys are assholes and sometimes they say stuff without thinking if it sounds mean or not..." He has said he's proud of me...but I guess he wwants me smaller

Thanks...I appreciate it...he really is a good dad...just says the wrong things...next time he calls me I'm gonna tell him he hurt my feelings =\

[Enchanted_Stevi]

Caitlin: You should definitely have knocked your dad down a few pegs! He was bang out of order in what he said to you. You're gorgeous.

I'm not one to just come out right away and tell someone off...I dwell on it and then say something...which I shouldnt and I should probably say something in the first place. Ive had SO many ups and downs with my dad that I just dont want to start anything because I've been getting along with his girlfriend finally...and I havent liked her since I met her 13 years ago...but next time I'm going to tell him the truth...Oh and thanks =P

[mylittledemon]

Thanks...I appreciate it...he really is a good dad...just says the wrong things...next time he calls me I'm gonna tell him he hurt my feelings =\

I recall my Dad and I having an argument once in 1999... my parents had been divorced for about a year and I was living with him and finishing school. All I remember is that we were arguing and I went to my room... he said "What exactly is your problem?" and I said "YOU'RE my problem!" and he literally turned around and walked out. I always felt bad about saying that to him, but I think after that it changed the way he dealt with me. And of course now that he's gone altogether I regret that moments like that even came between us. But yeah... the point is definitely don't let that one slide otherwise you might be hurt over it and your relationship with him may suffer.

[Enchanted_Stevi]

I think family just feel comfortable saying to you in a loving, concerned way, something about your weight. And they most likely mean well always. I know if I saw a family member gradually putting on pounds I'd be concerned more than anything for them, asking them maybe to be checked out for underlying causes such as thyroid or something. I don't think anyone wants to pack on 50 lbs or more and then suddenly come to realize hey, I'm fat. I think we all would rather address the issue before it started happening sooner rather than later on.

I was sick for 2 days in the hospital and have been 155 pounds no matter how much or how little I eat, and have been this set weight naturally for the past 15 years but I had dropped to 139 and didn't even know it until I was weighed there. That was in August and I'm now back to 151 about where I always was. My doctor had checked for thyroid and other issues and all that was fine. I guess stress or an illness can cause us to lose weight.


I know he means well...but I just wish he said it nicer and didnt talk about it for an hour =\ Like i called him to say hi and see what he wanted for christmas and then it turned into an hour long conversation about my weight...

I'm certainly not "fat" looking...like my "fat' distributes evenly though my body so when i weigh higher i still look thinner...I want to loose at least 35 or 40 pounds...yes that sounds like a lot because I dont look that big...but my weight is bigger then I look lol

[Enchanted_Stevi]

I recall my Dad and I having an argument once in 1999... my parents had been divorced for about a year and I was living with him and finishing school. All I remember is that we were arguing and I went to my room... he said "What exactly is your problem?" and I said "YOU'RE my problem!" and he literally turned around and walked out. I always felt bad about saying that to him, but I think after that it changed the way he dealt with me. And of course now that he's gone altogether I regret that moments like that even came between us. But yeah... the point is definitely don't let that one slide otherwise you might be hurt over it and your relationship with him may suffer.

I definatly dont want to say anything that i'll regret...but I dont think I will

The only good thing about gaining some weight is that my boobs got a bit bigger lol

[mylittledemon]

I definatly dont want to say anything that i'll regret...but I dont think I will


I definitely don't see any harm in you telling your Dad that he hurt your feelings, then you can forgive him and fuh'getdabout it. ;)

[Aussie W/Heart]

I know my dad probably didnt MEAN to say it rudely....but he is a guy...I personally like your way of saying it

I guess its about time I get myself back into shape....

Hi Katlin, when i was 19yrs a close friend told me i was getting fat, she actually drew a large pig on my fridge which said this is you:o:distress:!!!!. at that time i was still only size 9 / 52 kilos, she & i were the skinny girls in our group of friends. I had just started working part time in an Italian restaurant, so i guess packed on a couple of kilo's. Of course those few words & drawing really upset me , i thought i will show you!!! the fridge was not my friend anymore so i never opened it. I sat with my family every night for dinner, but only ate half of my meal, i also ran for 20 min every night. My weight dropped alot over a short time, i was skin & bones in 6 weeks. I would also not eat for 2 days in a row, if i ate something that was bad... I had developed an eating disorder, that lasted for over 2 years. My lowest weight was 45 kilos size 6, and i was prepared to go lower than that:o but that all changed the day my other friends mum said she was really worried about me looking so thin & that i look like a skeleton. It was then i realised i had gone way to far with my obsession, i started eating normally from that day on.. So i guess what im trying to say is WORDS/ advise from family & close friends can trigger outragious bad thoughts regarding body image etc.. So if you decide to get into shape please don't take the same road i did:wavey:

[SaidSomething]

Preach what you practice you say? You want Christians to suspend
their beliefs and accept or believe that homosexuality is not sin. It's
like saying just lie to me and we can be friends.

Throwing a blanket over a whole movement like the Tea Party is a
bit hypocritical don't you think? In every group there are certainly
lunatics, and I imagine the Tea Party is no exception. But if someone
would have wrote what you did about Christ Our Lord and replaced
the words Tea Party with homosexuals, how would you feel?

Just because many Christians believe that homosexuality is a sin
doesn't mean they hate homosexuals. Neither should they condone
bullying. I certainly don't.

What did Christ say to the woman caught in the act of adultery?
Neither do I condemn you; go and sin no more. He didn't
say it's okay to sin. He responded to her with love and kindness.
He protected her from the accusers and gave her correction in
the most loving way.

I must start by saying everyone is entitled to their core belief...their heart or heart feelings...and to see something as a "sin" or as "evil" is fine...if you can live with that.

I also want to say that I was on my phone trying to write that...spell check and the difficulty to track back on what you are posting for reference...etc...sometimes you can't get back to where you were...

The point I was trying to make about religion, Catholic, The bible...etc..

People in the tea party as well as all the current GOP presidential runners...and the worst being Michele Bachmann AND Rick Perry. These people cling to the esoteric at best verses of The Old Testament...Leviticus, Sodom and Gomorrah... etc.. You give me those verses, translated from Aramaic (the language of the people and Jesus of that time period) and the translation and bias throughout the years...up until today...bibles or guide books for a custom made, and tailor fit to meet the needs of someones agenda.

I'm am a Christian...I go to a Catholic church...and a nun and a miracle year later...a priest...took away the deep seated guilt and pain that was taught by people such as Michele Bachmann, Mike Huckabee, modern day Evangelicals...etc...

My grandmother taught me as it really is. The true essence of what life and love and God was all about. I grew up with her due to family politics...and the simplest words and explanations took me 20 years to figure out. The whole notion of humans complicating simplicity and being the only ones that get in our way...is ourselves.
I wasn't writing or preaching religion...more so painting a picture of myself...and the irony of it all.
Civil Rights are civil rights. Sexuality has nothing to due with equality any more than liking the music of Stevie Nicks. Oh, I don't qualify as an equal because of what??? Some person running for president says, being gay is a sin and it is personal bondage? "And another makes a commercial equating me as a freak show out to ruin the people in a "real" marriage.
It makes me sad. Though, not for me...but, for them...they can't see past their own hate. Do they hurt me? Hardly. Sometimes I get a wince of pain...but, it's more so that I pity them.

Jesus only referred to the old testament regardign commandments twice.
Love God
Love One another.

Love your neighbors as yourselves.

He asked the woman accused of adultery, “Where are your accusers? Has no one condemned you?”, and the woman answered, “No one, Lord.” Jesus told her, “Neither do I condemn you; from now on, sin no more.”

In point of fact, adultery is a sin because it deeply injures a loved one, it breaks the bonds of trust so essential to the deepest of all human relations, and it leads to the breakdown of relationships. And you don’t need the Bible to understand this simple fact. Adultery as a sin is an evolved characteristic of our species.

Jesus condemned not a single person. Not the rich, not the poor, not those with disease...and certainly not the ones that were outcast from society by political figures of the day. Those being The Pharasies...those being the ones that ultimately murdered Jesus. The greatest peacemaker ever known. In fact...it was he that reached out to those most ostracized and led an example of love, asking who among the people are so above God And without "sin"...cast the first stone. No one did.
This was the first recorded example...a story about a man so long ago...that started the largest movement of love...but, alas...it is his people that act as if above Jesus. Casting judgement, condemning many people often to death...and all wearing the label, Christian....
It's sad that these same people are often the subjects of their judgement of sin...and the completely disregard, CHRIST...in CHRISTian.

That is the point I am trying to get accross...it's not Catholic...it's not religous...it is what we as the most evolved of the species...the most gifted.

It is a story about love...and about how some people claim that I have the "wrong' kind of love...and they don't even know me.

I'm sorry for hurting anybody here...I like you guys...believe me it has nothing to do with me pushing my agenda on anyone...

as I said, these are my opinions...
And your opinons don't change my feelings of love and kindness for you...for not sharing the same ideas, ideals...

Thank you everybody for everything.

Jim:wavey:

[markolas]

I get rather irritated at this notion that all movements/ideals/beliefs are morally equal. They are not. The Tea Party and the gay rights movement are not morally equivalent. I do not have to respect people who want to see me locked up in jail (and make no mistake, if Rick Santorum had his way, I would be in prison, along with every other gay person in this country) in order to gain the "privilege" to speak up for myself and my rights.

The Tea Party and the "protect marriage from the homos" movements are vile hatemongers; gay people fighting for our civil rights are not.

[APerfectLie]

JTIS....

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[markolas]

Let me also say that I don't have issues with religion per se. I'm a Buddhist (not a very good one lately, but that's beside the point). I've studied a variety of metaphysical and spiritual disciplines. I have major issues with certain fundamentalist strains of particular religions (namely, Christianity, Islam, and Judaism) and I think they cause most of the world's problems. Blind, immovable, reactionary adherence to scriptures written thousands of years ago is not spirituality or religion; it's bigotry - or probably more accurately, an excuse for bigotry.

[mylittledemon]

Blind, immovable, reactionary adherence to scriptures written thousands of years ago is not spirituality or religion; it's bigotry - or probably more accurately, an excuse for bigotry.

I think to follow a faith wholeheartedly means you have to be immovable in some instances. The choice you make with your faith as a Christian means you can't believe in Christ's life and death, but not believe in his resurrection. (Well I don't know maybe you can believe that - but I don't think it would be a testimony of faith).

I also think your definition of bigotry is a tad skewed. It's perfectly okay to be blind and immovable in your faith... as long as you aren't violent, verbally hostile, or hurtful in any way to those who believe differently than yourself. That's bigotry. There's a sea of difference between your typical Christian and someone like Fred Phelps, who definitely uses his faith as such.

[fringed n fab]

I know he means well...but I just wish he said it nicer and didnt talk about it for an hour =\ Like i called him to say hi and see what he wanted for christmas and then it turned into an hour long conversation about my weight...

I'm certainly not "fat" looking...like my "fat' distributes evenly though my body so when i weigh higher i still look thinner...I want to loose at least 35 or 40 pounds...yes that sounds like a lot because I dont look that big...but my weight is bigger then I look lol

Sounds like the way he went about it was mean and hurtful. I've always thought you looked fine.

[fringed n fab]

Just flipping through channels and noticing none of these Gigolos on Showtime are that attractive... You'd think they would've gone with some gorgeous men.

[wild-heart]

So after a few sleepless nights and a re-shoot i have finally finished my advert. Yay. Still so much work to do though.

[beccamorrisfift]

JTIS...a girl on xfactor is wearing a FM jumper -_-

i really wanted that jumper.

[wild-heart]

JTIS...a girl on xfactor is wearing a FM jumper -_-

i really wanted that jumper.

I hope she actually knows who FM are and listens to them. Annoying when people wear band shirts of bands they don't know :L.

[beccamorrisfift]

I hope she actually knows who FM are and listens to them. Annoying when people wear band shirts of bands they don't know :L.

hallelujah.

[markolas]

I think to follow a faith wholeheartedly means you have to be immovable in some instances. The choice you make with your faith as a Christian means you can't believe in Christ's life and death, but not believe in his resurrection. (Well I don't know maybe you can believe that - but I don't think it would be a testimony of faith).

I also think your definition of bigotry is a tad skewed. It's perfectly okay to be blind and immovable in your faith... as long as you aren't violent, verbally hostile, or hurtful in any way to those who believe differently than yourself. That's bigotry. There's a sea of difference between your typical Christian and someone like Fred Phelps, who definitely uses his faith as such.

I think you missed my point entirely. I wasn't talking about faith. I was talking about books written by iron age cultures being taken as unchanging literal truth thousands of years later. People who do that tend to not play well with others (to put it mildly).

[SaidSomething]

JTIS...

That I bought these Amethyst 18k gold earrings for my grammy for christmas =)
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Caitlin...those are beautiful. She will LOVE them. I love amethysts too...purple is my favorite color. I have a really big Amethyst Crystal that I got for my birthday...I mean big...one side is raw and untouched...and a small part is polished and shined. Its on a pedestal going from my living room to dining room.. opposite is another pedestal with a big angel statue. I have to show you the pics.

Xo

[SaidSomething]

Me, too! Not for James Spader, tho. Chris Meloni? Hell yes!

I think he is such a...very attractive guy. Seriously, what makes him so hot is that he isn't pretty...and looks really good taking a shower. Haha. Man, I am digging him.

[Silver Springs]

I forgot how truly terrible South Park actually was. Channel changed.

[louielouie2000]

I forgot how truly terrible South Park actually was. Channel changed.

I've been pretty disappointed with the majority of the past 2 seasons of the show myself. It still has it's moments, though. :)

[Silver Springs]

I've been pretty disappointed with the majority of the past 2 seasons of the show myself. It still has it's moments, though. :)

I've never been able to get along with juvenile comedy, even when I was a juvenile. The traditional "dick joke" sense of humour just makes me feel uncomfortable. Maybe because I have a pretty conservative father, and some of his traits have rubbed off on me too. I prefer subtle and intelligent humour. I love programs like Black Books, Porridge and Spaced for that. You have to work a bit for the amusement, which I prefer.

[Artemis]

This may just be the best thing ever. Oh, when precious childhood memories are revisited:

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[Silver Springs]

This may just be the best thing ever. Oh, when precious childhood memories are revisited:

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I saw this this morning. It amused me vaguely. But my inner child has been permanently scarred by hearing a beloved childhood character drop the "Mo-Fo" bomb :s. Oh Salem. How you disappoint me lol.

[iamnotafraid]

TIM TEBOW WINS AGAIN!!!

And I'm a Dolphins Fan. Go Broncos!

[vivfox]

This may just be the best thing ever. Oh, when precious childhood memories are revisited:


Loved it! Thanks for posting!:D

[Enchanted_Stevi]

Sounds like the way he went about it was mean and hurtful. I've always thought you looked fine.

Ya...even my dads gf thinks so...
thanks =)

[Enchanted_Stevi]

I definitely don't see any harm in you telling your Dad that he hurt your feelings, then you can forgive him and fuh'getdabout it. ;)

I definatly dont want to hold any grudges

[Enchanted_Stevi]

Hi Katlin, when i was 19yrs a close friend told me i was getting fat, she actually drew a large pig on my fridge which said this is you:o:distress:!!!!. at that time i was still only size 9 / 52 kilos, she & i were the skinny girls in our group of friends. I had just started working part time in an Italian restaurant, so i guess packed on a couple of kilo's. Of course those few words & drawing really upset me , i thought i will show you!!! the fridge was not my friend anymore so i never opened it. I sat with my family every night for dinner, but only ate half of my meal, i also ran for 20 min every night. My weight dropped alot over a short time, i was skin & bones in 6 weeks. I would also not eat for 2 days in a row, if i ate something that was bad... I had developed an eating disorder, that lasted for over 2 years. My lowest weight was 45 kilos size 6, and i was prepared to go lower than that:o but that all changed the day my other friends mum said she was really worried about me looking so thin & that i look like a skeleton. It was then i realised i had gone way to far with my obsession, i started eating normally from that day on.. So i guess what im trying to say is WORDS/ advise from family & close friends can trigger outragious bad thoughts regarding body image etc.. So if you decide to get into shape please don't take the same road i did:wavey:

WOW! Its definatly hard to find a balance between eating healthy and snacking out sometimes...and dieting a good way and bad..
I do need to work on my eating...and working out even a little bit...I hate that its cold out so its not like I can go walking or jogging at the park w/o freezing my ass off and I dont want to pay for a gym membership right now

[Enchanted_Stevi]

JTIS...

That tonight is FREEZING out! I helped Ashley's cousin make a "drinking and driving" video for his drivers ed class and we were outside tonight and it was FREEZING! I hate the cold! I wish New England was like summer year round...except only snow on Christmas lol

[Enchanted_Stevi]

JTIS....(I copied this from my tumblr...I didnt want to re type this out so some ppl will probably already know some stuff)

So I got into my car today to go to work…and my car doesn’t start! My car is a 2008 Nissan Sentra…not used…my grandmother bought it BRAND new in 2008. She gave it to me last December when she moved in with my mom up here in leominster. She wouldn’t be driving here since she probably wouldn’t know her way around and probably would forget…So she lets me drive her car. I get oil changes when it needs it, I put gas in it all the time, I keep total upkeep on the car.

So I have NO IDEA why my car wont start. The lights work and the horn…but when I turn the key it makes the sound like its about it start but doesn’t actually start. I called my uncle(who is my mechanic) and he said its either the battery or the key. So tomorrow I am going to try and jump start my car to see if its the battery. If not, I’ll drive to my moms house to get my Grams spare key…and by “I’ll drive” i mean my friend will drive me because I’d have no other ride lol

My mom cant drive til like April…because of her siezure she cant drive for 6 months so she got rid of her car.

So that is my dilemma…

[louielouie2000]

JTIS....(I copied this from my tumblr...I didnt want to re type this out so some ppl will probably already know some stuff)

So I got into my car today to go to work…and my car doesn’t start! My car is a 2008 Nissan Sentra…not used…my grandmother bought it BRAND new in 2008. She gave it to me last December when she moved in with my mom up here in leominster. She wouldn’t be driving here since she probably wouldn’t know her way around and probably would forget…So she lets me drive her car. I get oil changes when it needs it, I put gas in it all the time, I keep total upkeep on the car.

So I have NO IDEA why my car wont start. The lights work and the horn…but when I turn the key it makes the sound like its about it start but doesn’t actually start. I called my uncle(who is my mechanic) and he said its either the battery or the key. So tomorrow I am going to try and jump start my car to see if its the battery. If not, I’ll drive to my moms house to get my Grams spare key…and by “I’ll drive” i mean my friend will drive me because I’d have no other ride lol

My mom cant drive til like April…because of her siezure she cant drive for 6 months so she got rid of her car.

So that is my dilemma…

It's the battery. Car batteries only last about 3 years (4 if you're *really* lucky). And when batteries go, they just go very suddenly. Cold weather really zaps them too, and is usually what pushes them over the edge. Once you've gotten your car jumped, go to an auto parts store (such as Autozone, Advance, Napa, etc). They'll run a test on on your battery while it's still in the car, and if the battery needs replacing, they'll do it for you at no additional cost. :)

[vivfox]

It's the battery. Car batteries only last about 3 years (4 if you're *really* lucky). And when batteries go, they just go very suddenly. Cold weather really zaps them too, and is usually what pushes them over the edge. Once you've gotten your car jumped, go to an auto parts store (such as Autozone, Advance, Napa, etc). They'll run a test on on your battery while it's still in the car, and if the battery needs replacing, they'll do it for you at no additional cost. :)

Yup. I just had that done last week at Advanced Auto Parts.

[Enchanted_Stevi]

Caitlin...those are beautiful. She will LOVE them. I love amethysts too...purple is my favorite color. I have a really big Amethyst Crystal that I got for my birthday...I mean big...one side is raw and untouched...and a small part is polished and shined. Its on a pedestal going from my living room to dining room.. opposite is another pedestal with a big angel statue. I have to show you the pics.

Xo

My gram loves amethyst cuz its her birthstone...my birthstone is a diamond =P
I love purple as well
I love to see pics!!!

[BTFLCHLD]

anybody here ever have a fckd up back? doesnt seem to garner much sympathy pain (i.e. Neale)

[iamnotafraid]

anybody here ever have a fckd up back? doesnt seem to garner much sympathy pain (i.e. Neale)

Yes. Herniated disc L4 and L5.
I couldn't imagine strapping a
guitar over my shoulder when
it's bad. That pain will humble
you.

[jannieC]

anybody here ever have a fckd up back? doesnt seem to garner much sympathy pain (i.e. Neale)

Oh, do I ever. Lumbar spinal fusion at age 10 due to Spondylosisthesis. Dove into a 4ft pool a year later and cracked some vertebrae in my upper back. Neck fusion in 1998.

Now I have two bulging discs (though they cause no problems), spinal stenosis, and advanced arthritis right above my lumbar fusion. I just had my first (and hopefully last) course of epidural steroid injections. I had suffered from back pain my entire life.

If you're suffering now, you have my sympathy.

[Enchanted_Stevi]

It's the battery. Car batteries only last about 3 years (4 if you're *really* lucky). And when batteries go, they just go very suddenly. Cold weather really zaps them too, and is usually what pushes them over the edge. Once you've gotten your car jumped, go to an auto parts store (such as Autozone, Advance, Napa, etc). They'll run a test on on your battery while it's still in the car, and if the battery needs replacing, they'll do it for you at no additional cost. :)

Thanks...I tried my spare key...my uncle said maybe its the "key program" or something...I didnt have time to jump my car today since I was out doing errands. So tomorrow I'm going to...I have to call my uncle cuz hes my mechanic

[fringed n fab]

So after 2 weeks of teasers, I was hoping Stephen King's "Bag of Bones" was going to be a lot more scarier than what it was on A&E. It was alright. Still waiting on him to make Duma Key though.

[BTFLCHLD]

Yes. Herniated disc L4 and L5. I couldn't imagine strapping a guitar over my shoulder when it's bad. That pain will humble you. L4-L5 here too :wavey: it is very humbling. at its worst, i was on my hands and knees crawling to the bathroom. to read Neale has been dealing with this since the beginning of the SWS tour, shows what a loyal and dedicated trouper he is for getting through what he could for the band. how is your back doing??

Oh, do I ever. Lumbar spinal fusion at age 10 due to Spondylosisthesis. Dove into a 4ft pool a year later and cracked some vertebrae in my upper back. Neck fusion in 1998.

Now I have two bulging discs (though they cause no problems), spinal stenosis, and advanced arthritis right above my lumbar fusion. I just had my first (and hopefully last) course of epidural steroid injections. I had suffered from back pain my entire life.

If you're suffering now, you have my sympathy.
jannie, I had no idea. my bro broke his neck diving into a pool at 17. for me, the final straws on my back were falling in a las vegas bathtub, and then lifting what amounted to the weight of a bathtub (my neice's suitcase) high into an SUV. i was more worried about the tub bruise on my arm. but, by the third day, I was on the floor. i have had three epidural injections -- first one lasted three months, second one 1.5 years and this one last one is going on 2.5 years. this will probably catch up with me at some point, but I don't want to have surgery and working everything I can (injections, yoga, etc) to get through.

[beccamorrisfift]

Tomorrow I have an English Language controlled assessment for 2hrs. Then I have an Additional Science mock.
In January I have a History re-sit for an exam I got a B in, an Additional Science module exam and most probably an English exam, all of which I will be studying for over the Christmas break.

:thumbsup:

[poetinmyheart]

Tomorrow I have an English Language controlled assessment for 2hrs. Then I have an Additional Science mock.
In January I have a History re-sit for an exam I got a B in, an Additional Science module exam and most probably an English exam, all of which I will be studying for over the Christmas break.

:thumbsup:

Good luck with it all. What's your controlled assessment on?

[iamnotafraid]

L4-L5 here too :wavey: it is very humbling. at its worst, i was on my hands and knees crawling to the bathroom. to read Neale has been dealing with this since the beginning of the SWS tour, shows what a loyal and dedicated trouper he is for getting through what he could for the band. how is your back doing??


BTFLCHLD,
I've had those herniated discs for about 20 years now.
As you probably know sometimes it's worse than others.
And when it's bad I've did the crawling thing too.
Sorry to hear you have the condition too.

Though I don't travel, I imagine that would have been
very hard on Neale. Possibly worse than shouldering
those guitars. So I'm like you I completely understand
him not being able to tour. Anyone who's had that pain
would understand. Though I suppose we disagree if ever
so slightly on how Lindsey and management handled the
situation.

JannieC, sorry to hear about your back/neck problems.

[Enchanted_Stevi]

JTIS...

MY CAR NOW WORKS!!!! Ashley's dad came home for lunch from work today to jumpstart my car...So after a few tries and reveing the gas it finally turned on =) So We left it on for a few minutes and turned it off and on to make sure it would keep working or whatever...I didnt drive it yet today...but if the battery dies again then I'll get a new one...

I even learned how to open the hood of my car =P I could never get those dang things to open...Oh and I even watched a youtube video on how to jumpstart a car =P

[vivfox]

JTIS...

MY CAR NOW WORKS!!!! Ashley's dad came home for lunch from work today to jumpstart my car...So after a few tries and reveing the gas it finally turned on =) So We left it on for a few minutes and turned it off and on to make sure it would keep working or whatever...I didnt drive it yet today...but if the battery dies again then I'll get a new one...

I even learned how to open the hood of my car =P I could never get those dang things to open...Oh and I even watched a youtube video on how to jumpstart a car =P

I probably didn't need to buy a new battery. I didn't learn this til later but after my car ran for a bit and then was shut off, it started just fine and then I bought the battery. Oh well, you live and you learn.

[vivfox]

JTIS that I never buy cards, ever. I hand make them. I just finished mass producing all 21 of my Christmas cards. They are so beautiful. I almost don't want to send them out. I wish someone would send me something homemade.

[Enchanted_Stevi]

I probably didn't need to buy a new battery. I didn't learn this til later but after my car ran for a bit and then was shut off, it started just fine and then I bought the battery. Oh well, you live and you learn.

Ya Ashley's dad said that if my car dies again that I should get a new battery...
I'm gonna keep jumpercables in my car now lol

[Enchanted_Stevi]

JTIS that I never buy cards, ever. I hand make them. I just finished mass producing all 21 of my Christmas cards. They are so beautiful. I almost don't want to send them out. I wish someone would send me something homemade.

Omg thats so cool! My gram(my dads mom) makes hers on the computer and prints them out lol I'd love to see what your cards look like!!

Ive been really into painting on cavas' and using acrylic pants....I wanna try and do a stevie picture...in High School I took art all 4 years and I always did SOMETHING Stevie lol

Oh and last year my grandfather made me this like 6 votive candle holder and sent it to me for Christmas(they live in florida) Its so pretty...I actually have 2 of them lol and One is non painted wood so I could like actually design something on it

[beccamorrisfift]

Good luck with it all. What's your controlled assessment on?

Thanks, little bit overwhelmed with the idea of it at the moment, should be fine though :D

It's on the spoken language used by Jamie Oliver and how it affects his audience.
Blueeghh, I'm definitely much more of an English Lit kinda girl. :distress:

[Silver Springs]

I really wish my friend hadn't just referred to her boyfriend as "BushWhacker".....

[poetinmyheart]

Thanks, little bit overwhelmed with the idea of it at the moment, should be fine though :D

It's on the spoken language used by Jamie Oliver and how it affects his audience.
Blueeghh, I'm definitely much more of an English Lit kinda girl. :distress:

Hope it goes ok. After xmas I have to teach a spoken language unit to my year 10s for their controlled assessment. It's a new scheme of work that the exam board have brought in and if I'm honest, I'm not a fan. I'm much more of an English lit teacher that lang!

[Enchanted_Stevi]

JTIS...

That I am SOOOOO into the "Punk Goes..." cd's I totally forgot how much I love them!! They have Punk Goes...Pop, Crunk, 80's, 90's, Classic Rock, Metal, Acoustic...and more...They take the orginal song and make it "Screamo"

Example) Original: Journey- Separate Ways...Covered by: A Skylit Drive
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[beccamorrisfift]

Hope it goes ok. After xmas I have to teach a spoken language unit to my year 10s for their controlled assessment. It's a new scheme of work that the exam board have brought in and if I'm honest, I'm not a fan. I'm much more of an English lit teacher that lang!

My teacher is a marking genius, she marked our entire class' controlled assessments over night!
I got 20/20 :D Happy days!! She showed me the entire mark log book of my grades and over all I got an A* for my controlled assessments, rather chuffed with that. :laugh:

Good luck with your year 10's :)

[wild-heart]

Spent a good few minutes today arguing with someone who said fleetwood mac had never changed their line up. The look on his face when he realised he was wrong. LOL. Oh and me and my friend spent the whole morning singing little lies. My friend loved the song but never knew it was FM. Think we have a new fan on our hands. :D

[HomerMcvie]

Spent a good few minutes today arguing with someone who said fleetwood mac had never changed their line up. The look on his face when he realised he was wrong. LOL. Oh and me and my friend spent the whole morning singing little lies. My friend loved the song but never knew it was FM. Think we have a new fan on our hands. :D

God, I love it when amateurs THINK they're going to tell me about FM. I gently humble them, by bludgeoning them with my FM encyclopedia of knowledge!:lol:

[wild-heart]

God, I love it when amateurs THINK they're going to tell me about FM. I gently humble them, by bludgeoning them with my FM encyclopedia of knowledge!:lol:

AHAHA I like your style. It really annoyed me because he thinks he knows everything about everything. He sat there and kept going on and on about how the group has never changed. I wish i could of took a picture of his face when he realised I was right. Priceless.

The same guy argued with me about the cover of Patti Smith's book just kids, he was like oh thats her son. I was like no thats Robert her friend. He swore blind i was wrong then too. Idiot.

[HomerMcvie]

The last person I corrected on Facebook, accused me of copying and pasting info from Wikipedia!(because I went into extreme detail) I was like, HELLZ NO, that sh*t's off the top of my head!

[Silver Springs]

A man told me off at the bank today because he pushed in front of me in the queue and I had the nerve to stand up for him. Apparently that makes me rude. To use a term unlike what I would usually use, what a Wanker.

[ButterCookie]

AHAHA I like your style. It really annoyed me because he thinks he knows everything about everything. He sat there and kept going on and on about how the group has never changed. I wish i could of took a picture of his face when he realised I was right. Priceless.

The same guy argued with me about the cover of Patti Smith's book just kids, he was like oh thats her son. I was like no thats Robert her friend. He swore blind i was wrong then too. Idiot.

At the time that photograph was taken, Robert was Patti's boyfriend.

[Enchanted_Stevi]

God, I love it when amateurs THINK they're going to tell me about FM. I gently humble them, by bludgeoning them with my FM encyclopedia of knowledge!:lol:

Same here =P I'm all like "Oh no....this is the real story"

[Enchanted_Stevi]

A man told me off at the bank today because he pushed in front of me in the queue and I had the nerve to stand up for him. Apparently that makes me rude. To use a term unlike what I would usually use, what a Wanker.

RUDE! When I was at Target during Black Friday someone cut the girl infront of me and they went off on eachother...it was an awesome show lol

[fringed n fab]

RUDE! When I was at Target during Black Friday someone cut the girl infront of me and they went off on eachother...it was an awesome show lol

I was at the grocery the other night next in line to use the self scan and some guy wasn't paying attention and cut in front of me and started scanning his few items and the cashier politely reminded him what he'd done but I just smiled and said it was ok because he was cute and looked good in his tee shirt and shorts and flip flops and his nice ass lol so I didn't mind the extra wait, it was worth it :)

[Silver Springs]

Getting ready to meet my friends at the pub for a meal then back to my besties house to exchange gifts, watch Christmas movies and gorge on her birthday cake. Then tomorrow I'm meeting Viv (McTrouble) for a shopping spree. Yay for distractions from work :p

[BTFLCHLD]

I was at the grocery the other night next in line to use the self scan and some guy wasn't paying attention and cut in front of me and started scanning his few items and the cashier politely reminded him what he'd done but I just smiled and said it was ok because he was cute and looked good in his tee shirt and shorts and flip flops and his nice ass lol so I didn't mind the extra wait, it was worth it :)

haha. i have a thing about people too close at checkout lines. no manners.
just the other night, rather than stand in line appropriately, some guy was actually practically on my back. the cashier says, 'go ahead, input your pin' to which I replied 'as soon as this guy gets off my back', turning with the hard elbow thisclose to his gut. it was like he wanted to do-it doggystyle. rude. felt sorry for a friend when i turned viper as they were behind me hurrying me inside a house. it bothers me a stranger is that close.

[BTFLCHLD]

Getting ready to meet my friends at the pub for a meal then back to my besties house to exchange gifts, watch Christmas movies and gorge on her birthday cake. Then tomorrow I'm meeting Viv (McTrouble) for a shopping spree. Yay for distractions from work :p that sounds like a lot of fun.

[HomerMcvie]

Getting ready to meet my friends at the pub for a meal then back to my besties house to exchange gifts, watch Christmas movies and gorge on her birthday cake. Then tomorrow I'm meeting Viv (McTrouble) for a shopping spree. Yay for distractions from work :p

You two have fun!!:woohoo::woohoo:

[skcin]

haha. i have a thing about people too close at checkout lines. no manners.
just the other night, rather than stand in line appropriately, some guy was actually practically on my back. the cashier says, 'go ahead, input your pin' to which I replied 'as soon as this guy gets off my back', turning with the hard elbow thisclose to his gut. it was like he wanted to do-it doggystyle. rude. felt sorry for a friend when i turned viper as they were behind me hurrying me inside a house. it bothers me a stranger is that close.

I had a drunk do that the other day in the liquor store. I ran in for a bottle of wine & he was talking to himself, buying a bottle of butterscotch schnapps, standing in line like 6 inches away from me. Barf. I didn't want to argue with a drunk (I assumed that would NOT go well) so I just made sure he didn't actually make any physical contact with me & got the hell out of there.

[vivfox]

I was at the grocery the other night next in line to use the self scan and some guy wasn't paying attention and cut in front of me and started scanning his few items and the cashier politely reminded him what he'd done but I just smiled and said it was ok because he was cute and looked good in his tee shirt and shorts and flip flops and his nice ass lol so I didn't mind the extra wait, it was worth it :)


I would have told him(out loud) that 'I don't mind that you cut in front of me cause you're so good looking and you look great from behind so it's all worth it.':)

[fringed n fab]

I would have told him(out loud) that 'I don't mind that you cut in front of me cause you're so good looking and you look great from behind so it's all worth it.':)

I wish I was that brave. I usually just secretly admire someone. I'm just glad I live in a shorts and flip flops and many nice-asses kind of state, year round. I wish I could show you the eye candy I see when out :) It's like a while back I was at the store and this young guy about 22 (lol) came walking in, dark short hair, nice running shoes, and jeans with a crisp white tee shirt tucked in just slightly in the back, very nice behind, OMG I about melted :) He was lookin fine.

[vivfox]

I live in a shorts and flip flops and many nice-asses kind of state.


That's Florida for you. I wish you were brave enough to use that fancy camera of yours to take pictures of some of these hotties.

[fringed n fab]

That's Florida for you. I wish you were brave enough to use that fancy camera of yours to take pictures of some of these hotties.

Oh I know, but how do you ever tape someone on camera without it seeming obvious lol or too creepy. I think I will start taking a video camera out just to take stuff of the beaches and stuff. Been meaning to do that for a while now.

[Enchanted_Stevi]

I was at the grocery the other night next in line to use the self scan and some guy wasn't paying attention and cut in front of me and started scanning his few items and the cashier politely reminded him what he'd done but I just smiled and said it was ok because he was cute and looked good in his tee shirt and shorts and flip flops and his nice ass lol so I didn't mind the extra wait, it was worth it :)

I hate that lol I took my gram to the bank the other day and the next teller was like "next.." and my gram thought she was next when there was someone in front of her so she started walking up as the guy was and she was like "OH!" and started laughing

[Enchanted_Stevi]

JTIS...

That I went to the mall with Ashley and our friend Stephanie and then went out to applebees and i got a strawberry margarita =P I LOOOOVE Margaritas!

[poetinmyheart]

My teacher is a marking genius, she marked our entire class' controlled assessments over night!
I got 20/20 :D Happy days!! She showed me the entire mark log book of my grades and over all I got an A* for my controlled assessments, rather chuffed with that. :laugh:

Good luck with your year 10's :)

Congrats on the full marks! No easy feat and it takes some of the pressure off for later. You must be thrilled :)

[beccamorrisfift]

Congrats on the full marks! No easy feat and it takes some of the pressure off for later. You must be thrilled :)

Thanks!
I am very pleased :) It's quite a relief, I never wrote a practice essay so I kind of went in there blind so to speak :laugh:

[Artemis]

jfjghms. I just got the most amazing Christmas presents from Bee! She's so lovely. =D

[Silver Springs]

I get the feeling sometimes that I could get lost in my own back garden.

[vivfox]

You know the song Lyin' Eyes by The Eagles? You ever notice how Stevie stole the melody of that song to create Gypsy? Don't believe it? You can sing Gypsy right along with it.

[MacShadowsBall]

Lyin' Eyes is one of my favorite Eagles songs and of course Gypsy is my favorite Mac song. They do kinda have a simple melody/structure to them. I'll have to listen to them more closely tonight. :cool:

[vivfox]

What ever happened to Ethan? Did he fall in love with some college girl and wander off forever in the sunset?

[Silver Springs]

Thanks to the letter I wrote requesting donations to my local newspaper which was printed a couple of weeks ago, my sanctuary has received over a thousand pounds in donations. Is it arrogant to be kind of proud that my letter received such a positive response?

[beccamorrisfift]

Thanks to the letter I wrote requesting donations to my local newspaper which was printed a couple of weeks ago, my sanctuary has received over a thousand pounds in donations. Is it arrogant to be kind of proud that my letter received such a positive response?

Not at all! Well done Bee :xoxo:

[Silver Springs]

People on Facebook keep accusing me of being a friend of Stevie Nicks. I wish, if enough people were to say it, that it would come true. Then I can ask her in a friendly manner why her fandom seems to attract quite a lot of freaks. Most of her fans are normal and fine. But some are just so damn ropey.

[wild-heart]

I have lot's to do today but it's raining and i want to lay in bed all day listening o Christine Mcvie.

[poetinmyheart]

I have lot's to do today but it's raining and i want to lay in bed all day listening o Christine Mcvie.

Listening to Christine sounds like a winner to me!

I have lots of errands to run today in town. Was meant to leave an hour ago, but my warm house is far more appealing to me than venturing out in the cold!

[HejiraNYC]

People on Facebook keep accusing me of being a friend of Stevie Nicks. I wish, if enough people were to say it, that it would come true. Then I can ask her in a friendly manner why her fandom seems to attract quite a lot of freaks. Most of her fans are normal and fine. But some are just so damn ropey.

I think you are being quite generous here. :lol: You just have no idea about the ropiness. I just hope it's not so bad over in Lindseyland.

[wild-heart]

Listening to Christine sounds like a winner to me!

I have lots of errands to run today in town. Was meant to leave an hour ago, but my warm house is far more appealing to me than venturing out in the cold!

Christine Mcvie sounds so much more magical when it's raining outside.

I did all my errands in just under two hours. Yess. I went and got some photos printed, posted my friends x mas prezzies (hope she likes them) and got some photo frames. I have tons of work to do though so it's not really much of an x mas break, sort of just working from home lol.

[ButterCookie]

For the past 2 weekends, the pub where I work has been having party nights, on which one member of waiting on staff has to stay on until 1am or so. Both Saturdays this has been me. Last week, I found myself eating a chinese that we'd had delivered to the pub while sitting on a table, in sweets and starters, at midnight with the landlord's wife having a really deep conversation.

This weekend, I did the dance to Making Your Mind Up in the kitchen.

Two weirdest shifts of my life, seriously.

[beccamorrisfift]

^That sounds absolutely brilliant. :laugh:

I've spent my day cleaning my Nan's house and watching Harry Potter, it's been a lovely day :thumbsup:

[Silver Springs]

Apparently somebody's started a rumour about Jon Bon Jovi's death. I wonder if it's from the people who brought us such classics as "Jeff Goldblum fell over the cliff" or "Dingoes ate my Osmond baby".

[mylittledemon]

I got punched in the arm by a total stranger this week... while standing in a queue having a pre-interview with the guy who's going to be my new boss. :shocked:

[Silver Springs]

Just because I'm in the mood, here's a dancing cat.

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa23/LaVieBombal/DancingKitteh.gif

You're welcome.

[BTFLCHLD]

I got punched in the arm by a total stranger this week... while standing in a queue having a pre-interview with the guy who's going to be my new boss. :shocked: are there any pre or post details?

[BTFLCHLD]

reviews are important. thought about staying at a hotel until I came upon this gag-worthy review:

I came back to my room after a full day of meetings (was at the property for a conference), ready to relax for a few minutes before dinner. I decided to have a glass of wine and since there were no wine glasses (or wine opener) in the room, I was forced to go into the bathroom to use a small, (stained) water glass. I reached for the glass, and out of the corner of my eye I saw (in horror) that there was a long, black, wiry pubic hair hanging precariously from the side of my mouth guard (a device worn while sleeping to avoid teeth grinding, etc.).

I was paralyzed by what I'd seen. How the HELL could a pubic hair have found its way onto my mouth guard?? It certainly wasn't mine (not to get graphic, but not the right color or texture) and I was absolutely horrified. I turned to grab some toilet paper and it was at that moment I noticed my toilet seat was in the upright position, only I was traveling alone and would have never put the seat up. There were visible urine drops on the bottom of the seat, a sure indicator that a man had indeed used my toilet - likely minutes before I got back to the room!

I walked out of the bathroom and only then noticed the muddy footprints leading from the front door of my room into the bathroom. I immediately checked my shoes. Clean.

I phoned housecleaning and told them what had happened. I was clearly shaken up and was looking for some kind of an explanation. The woman on the phone (Irina) told me that she was sorry (unconvincingly) and would have someone come out to clean the room. I asked that she please send bleach. When housecleaning showed up with soap and Windex, I said that would not make me feel better about putting my mouth guard in my mouth. After a few more people showed up to offer me floor cleaner and hot water I was finally delivered Clorox wipes. Probably not meant to be used orally, but I was happier to have that in my mouth than what I was currently facing.

Once I snapped a few pics (always get a photo of the crime scene), and the clean-up was complete, I started to think about the facts. I had seen the cleaning woman mop my floor and I watched as she would walk backwards out of the room, mopping her footprints as she exited. Clearly, housecleaning was not the culprit here. The pieces started coming together. Housecleaning was not responsible for what I found in my room, but someone working for the hotel certainly was because they had a skeleton key.

It became obvious that while I was out of my room that day, a man working the grounds (muddy large shoe prints) had to urinate and instead of driving back to the employee break room (or facilities), this man let himself into my room, leaving muddy footprints as evidence, lifted my toilet seat to urinate (leaving drops of urine behind and the seat up) and then presumably washed his hands but in the process of leaning over my toiletries, inadvertently dropped his pubic hair on my mouth guard (the coup de grâce).

[mezzoforte]

Just because I'm in the mood, here's a dancing cat.

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa23/LaVieBombal/DancingKitteh.gif

You're welcome.

The cat dancers
They're at it again!

[HomerMcvie]

reviews are important. thought about staying at a hotel until I came upon this gag-worthy review:

OMG. I don't the pubic hair accidentally got dropped there, but perhaps the mouth guard took a little trip.

GAG. I use almost an entire can of Lysol, every time I check into a hotel(no matter how nice it is). Hotels, and people, are disgusting! :D:o:laugh::(

[wild-heart]

I want to go to New Zealand so bad. I have the urge to not go to university next summer and go travelling isntead but it will mean going to uni the year after and then having to pay £9,000 a year instead of £3,000.

[poetinmyheart]

I want to go to New Zealand so bad. I have the urge to not go to university next summer and go travelling isntead but it will mean going to uni the year after and then having to pay £9,000 a year instead of £3,000.

New Zealand is beautiful. I went travelling after university. I worked for a year after graduation and saved every penny I could, and then went away for close to a year. Had such a brilliant time. NZ was definitely one of my favourite places!

[wild-heart]

New Zealand is beautiful. I went travelling after university. I worked for a year after graduation and saved every penny I could, and then went away for close to a year. Had such a brilliant time. NZ was definitely one of my favourite places!

Oh thats wicked, it does look really really beautiful. Did you go alone or with friends? I think that if igo to university then i will try and go over one summer or travel after uni.

[HejiraNYC]

reviews are important. thought about staying at a hotel until I came upon this gag-worthy review:

The way this woman ranted about a stray hair (I'm not sure how she could have conclusively attributed it to the pubic region!), you would think she was talking about a flask of anthrax. It's just hair. Soak the goddang mouthguard in some hot water and be done with it. Let it go. Don't get me wrong- I would have definitely complained to the hotel about the intrusion and the mess. But I don't think it merited a 1000-word Nancy Drew novella.

It was clearly an isolated incident, and said perpetrator was probably let go. This could have happened just about anywhere.

[fringed n fab]

OMG. I don't the pubic hair accidentally got dropped there, but perhaps the mouth guard took a little trip.

GAG. I use almost an entire can of Lysol, every time I check into a hotel(no matter how nice it is). Hotels, and people, are disgusting! :D:o:laugh::(

That's what I was thinking too. And if so, forget wipes and drop those suckers in some liquid bleach! It's a shame you have to check your hotel room mattress and seams for bed bugs and the like today, but be careful with those chemical sprays and ingesting those too which can be harmful.

[poetinmyheart]

Oh thats wicked, it does look really really beautiful. Did you go alone or with friends? I think that if igo to university then i will try and go over one summer or travel after uni.

You should definitely go if you have the opportunity. It made more sense for me to go once I had graduated as I had more time to save up.

I went with a friend. We went to 10 countries - NZ, Aus, all over SE Asia, Fiji, India etc. We met so many people out there. Literally everywhere you go you meet someone new. If I were to do it again, I wouldn't be afraid to go solo - so many people do and they just link up with people who are travelling the same route. Sadly though, I don't think I'll be travelling again for awhile yet. Maybe once I've finished my teacher training. I have the travel bug now!

[beccamorrisfift]

You should definitely go if you have the opportunity. It made more sense for me to go once I had graduated as I had more time to save up.

I went with a friend. We went to 10 countries - NZ, Aus, all over SE Asia, Fiji, India etc. We met so many people out there. Literally everywhere you go you meet someone new. If I were to do it again, I wouldn't be afraid to go solo - so many people do and they just link up with people who are travelling the same route. Sadly though, I don't think I'll be travelling again for awhile yet. Maybe once I've finished my teacher training. I have the travel bug now!

Hey C, we should TOTALLY do this :]
It must have been so much fun, I can't even imagine who amazing that would have been!

[HomerMcvie]

That's what I was thinking too. And if so, forget wipes and drop those suckers in some liquid bleach! It's a shame you have to check your hotel room mattress and seams for bed bugs and the like today, but be careful with those chemical sprays and ingesting those too which can be harmful.

And although I'm not sure that it kills the bed bugs, the first thing I do, when I get home, is head straight to the washing machine, with everything that was with me(whether it got worn or not).:wavey:

[wild-heart]

You should definitely go if you have the opportunity. It made more sense for me to go once I had graduated as I had more time to save up.

I went with a friend. We went to 10 countries - NZ, Aus, all over SE Asia, Fiji, India etc. We met so many people out there. Literally everywhere you go you meet someone new. If I were to do it again, I wouldn't be afraid to go solo - so many people do and they just link up with people who are travelling the same route. Sadly though, I don't think I'll be travelling again for awhile yet. Maybe once I've finished my teacher training. I have the travel bug now!


Oh wow that sounds incredible!!!
I've always, always had the urge to travel so i am so so excited to finish up education and just go.I hope i don't lose the courage to do it though.

BECCA, get saving mate.

[beccamorrisfift]

Oh wow that sounds incredible!!!
I've always, always had the urge to travel so i am so so excited to finish up education and just go.I hope i don't lose the courage to do it though.

BECCA, get saving mate.

I'm on it.

You get Dave, I'll bring the pedalo, we're set.

[wild-heart]

I'm on it.

You get Dave, I'll bring the pedalo, we're set.

Dave, a girls best friend. I so have the urge to photoshop a picture of him into an advert.

yay, this has to happen.

[McTrouble]

And although I'm not sure that it kills the bed bugs, the first thing I do, when I get home, is head straight to the washing machine, with everything that was with me(whether it got worn or not).:wavey:

Yep, and keep suitcases zipped up at all times!

[beccamorrisfift]

Dave, a girls best friend. I so have the urge to photoshop a picture of him into an advert.

yay, this has to happen.

Yes! use his slogan as well and give it to him for christmas :D

we will make it happen mate!

[fringed n fab]

And although I'm not sure that it kills the bed bugs, the first thing I do, when I get home, is head straight to the washing machine, with everything that was with me(whether it got worn or not).:wavey:

I don't even like sitting down in public if the seats are cloth and at least hard plastic or leather/vinyl. I'm no germophobe though, it's just a shame some people are dirty filthy.

[BTFLCHLD]

perhaps the mouth guard took a little trip. that was where i thought the investigation was going! :laugh:

[mylittledemon]

I want to go to New Zealand so bad. I have the urge to not go to university next summer and go travelling isntead but it will mean going to uni the year after and then having to pay £9,000 a year instead of £3,000.

Get uni out of the way while it's cheap. Then do what ya want. ;)

[beccamorrisfift]

JTIS that I really love my internet friends.

[Enchanted_Stevi]

JTIS that I really love my internet friends.

Me too.,..even though Ive lost touch with some of them =(

[beccamorrisfift]

Me too.,..even though Ive lost touch with some of them =(

It's so easy and fun to have friends online, and it's great because you share interests with them you already know them if ya get what I mean?

I've lost contact with some of my internet friends but I guess that's the way things go :shrug:

[Enchanted_Stevi]

JTIS...

That I thought I lost my wallet forever!!! Sometimes if I'm just running in a store and leaving I'll just grab my wallet and not my whole purse...Well I thought I was just going into JCPenny but then Ashley wanted to go to Macy's and I accidently left my wallet somewhere in Macy's(but I didnt know that at the time) and I thought I left it in my car or in the house so after I ransacked the place and my car I finally called Macy's and they had it with everything in it!!!!

[beccamorrisfift]

Ohmygodohmygodohmygod. Iamsoexcitediamsoexcited.

[Silver Springs]

Ohmygodohmygodohmygod. Iamsoexcitediamsoexcited.

What's happening, lol?

[beccamorrisfift]

What's happening, lol?

scrap-booking with Charly :laugh:
Arts and Crafts have got me all hyper LOL

[HomerMcvie]

I don't even like sitting down in public if the seats are cloth and at least hard plastic or leather/vinyl. I'm no germophobe though, it's just a shame some people are dirty filthy.

My friend got crabs, and he was absolutely positive they came from a cloth couch, in a band's "green room".

[HomerMcvie]

Yep, and keep suitcases zipped up at all times!

And I'm weird....I take my own set of flannel sheets, and my own comforter. Oh yeah, and my own pillow(I wouldn't do this for a one night stay, for for a week, it's worth it to me. I sleep so much better). The hotel's nasty bed spread, blanket, and pillows, get tossed into the corner, for the duration!!!:lol:

[Artemis]

JTIS...

That I thought I lost my wallet forever!!! Sometimes if I'm just running in a store and leaving I'll just grab my wallet and not my whole purse...Well I thought I was just going into JCPenny but then Ashley wanted to go to Macy's and I accidently left my wallet somewhere in Macy's(but I didnt know that at the time) and I thought I left it in my car or in the house so after I ransacked the place and my car I finally called Macy's and they had it with everything in it!!!!

Oh my god, I know what you mean. I'm constantly leaving things behind. The worst time was when I left my phone on top of my car, after finishing a phone call... got a call at home the next day "Hi, I found your phone, it's been, err, ran over".

[BTFLCHLD]

Sometimes if I'm just running in a store and leaving I'll just grab my wallet and not my whole purse...
hi hon... just an fyi... you might want to consider taking the entire bag with you. i would do the just-take-wallet thing, until one day my vehicle was broken into. i can't help but wonder, if they hadnt seen the purse there, maybe they wouldnt have tried. i had my wallet with DL, creidt cards but lost irreplacable photographs, etc that were tucked in a side purse pocket. glad you found your wallet!

[caroline79]

I read a news story today that really touched my heart. It was about people anonymously paying off the layaway purchases of complete strangers. I just think that is so awesome! I love the idea of "paying it forward" and was so happy to read this because I've seen more people being greedy instead of generous this holiday season.

Apparently this has happened in stores all of the US recently and it happened kind of close to where I live. Here's the story if anyone wants to check it out.
http://www.newsnet5.com/dpp/news/state/layaway-angels-also-helping-families-with-christmas-at-southwest-ohio-kmart-stores

[louielouie2000]

it's just a shame some people are dirty filthy.

Isn't that the truth! The girls in my office keep me updated on which women don't wash their hands after using the restroom. It's staggering. :shocked: I was always under the illusion that women were the far cleaner sex, but apparently that's not necessarily the case at all. I've never been a germophobe, but I've become an instant hand sanitizer addict since hearing the sobering news about just how dirty some of my coworkers are. :distress:

[Enchanted_Stevi]

Oh my god, I know what you mean. I'm constantly leaving things behind. The worst time was when I left my phone on top of my car, after finishing a phone call... got a call at home the next day "Hi, I found your phone, it's been, err, ran over".

I actually like never leave anything behind lol But wow that sucks!!

[Enchanted_Stevi]

hi hon... just an fyi... you might want to consider taking the entire bag with you. i would do the just-take-wallet thing, until one day my vehicle was broken into. i can't help but wonder, if they hadnt seen the purse there, maybe they wouldnt have tried. i had my wallet with DL, creidt cards but lost irreplacable photographs, etc that were tucked in a side purse pocket. glad you found your wallet!

I usually bring my whole bag with me..but sometimes if I'm running in for something and running out i'll just bring in my wallet...theres really nothing else in my purse other than coupons, 2 sudoku books(dont judge me), chapstick, reciepts, and gum lol but True about if they hadnt seen the purse they probs wouldnt have tried to break in...and in my car I have my GPS and ipod

[BTFLCHLD]

:o i was going through my photobucket last night, with a friend over my shoulder looking for a specific pic...
then this pops up! :o http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a152/BTFLCHLD/yummygummys.jpg 'huh? wot? howd that get in there?!' oh stevie!

[vivfox]

:o i was going through my photobucket last night, with a friend over my shoulder looking for a specific pic...
then this pops up! :o http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a152/BTFLCHLD/yummygummys.jpg 'huh? wot? howd that get in there?!' oh stevie!


You could toss this into Caitlin's new boobie thread in the Stevie forum.

[Aussie W/Heart]

:o i was going through my photobucket last night, with a friend over my shoulder looking for a specific pic...
then this pops up! :o http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a152/BTFLCHLD/yummygummys.jpg 'huh? wot? howd that get in there?!' oh stevie!

:lol::lol::lol:

[Silver Springs]

My American friend has some interesting thoughts on depression. She seems to think it's something people with the disorder can help and it's just sheer laziness that prevents them from fixing it. She thinks it's the sufferer's fault for "not maintaining a positive attitude", and that's the only contributing factor.

I think I'm going off of this woman.

[BTFLCHLD]

I think I'm going off of this woman. pls do. :blob2::blob2:

[HomerMcvie]

My American friend has some interesting thoughts on depression. She seems to think it's something people with the disorder can help and it's just sheer laziness that prevents them from fixing it. She thinks it's the sufferer's fault for "not maintaining a positive attitude", and that's the only contributing factor.


Well, I can't say that I haven't consider your friend's position....I'm often AMAZED, at how many people I know, who are on depression meds. Several years ago, my close high school friends got together, for a reunion dinner of sorts. After a few drinks, someone brought up depression meds.....out of about 12 of us, 9 were on depression meds. Does 75% not seem a high percentage??? My best friend from high school, just looked at each other, like "what is wrong with these people?"

And now, it seems like MOST of my friends are on them, or have been on them. I guess I just don't understand what keeps people from being happy. I mean, things in my life suck, but do you know what? The good outweighs the suck! I'm in an extremely challenging relationship, and often feel neglected, so that part of my life sucks, but hey, everything else is cruising along nicely for me, so I just get over it, and take the good parts of the relationship, when they're available.

Anyway, growing up, when I'd tell my Mom that I was feeling depressed, she's just say, "David, get the hell over it. A lot of people have things a lot worse than you do." So I think I did just learn to get over it...to take the good things, and go with those.

Please don't attack me, for saying that "I can just get over it". I'm just saying that I think we are responsible for making our own happiness. Maybe everyone can't do that. But I can.:sorry:

[Silver Springs]

Well, I can't say that I haven't consider your friend's position....I'm often AMAZED, at how many people I know, who are on depression meds. Several years ago, my close high school friends got together, for a reunion dinner or sorts. After a few drinks, someone brought up depression meds.....out of about 12 of us, 9 were on depression meds. Does 75% not seem a high percentage??? My best friend from high school, just looked at each other, like "what is wrong with these people?"

And now, it seems like MOST of my friends are on them, or have been on them. I guess I just don't understand what keeps people from being happy. I mean, things in my life suck, but do you know what? The good outweighs the suck! I'm in an extremely challenging relationship, and often feel neglected, so that part of my life sucks, but hey, everything else is cruising along nicely for me, so I just get over it, and take the good parts of the relationship, when they're available.

Anyway, growing up, when I'd tell my Mom that I was feeling depressed, she's just say, "David, get the hell over it. A lot of people have things a lot worse than you do." So I think I did just learn to get over it...to take the good things, and go with those.

Please don't attack me, for saying that "I can just get over it". I'm just saying that I think we are responsible for making our own happiness. Maybe everyone can't do that. But I can.:sorry:

Interesting.

[HomerMcvie]

Tech question.....so I've never had a webcam on a computer, but I just bought one(Krogers had them marked down on clearance, 66% off!). So I've installed the software, and can see myself.....

Okay, I'm feeling very tech challenged now....
WHO can see me, and how do I have a webcam conversation?

Is that like a Skype thing?

How do I turn it on and off, or is it always on, if I'm on Skype or something?


Thanks!

[louielouie2000]

Tech question.....so I've never had a webcam on a computer, but I just bought one(Krogers had them marked down on clearance, 66% off!). So I've installed the software, and can see myself.....

Okay, I'm feeling very tech challenged now....
WHO can see me, and how do I have a webcam conversation?

Is that like a Skype thing?

How do I turn it on and off, or is it always on, if I'm on Skype or something?


Thanks!

Skype is the best video conferencing application I've used. It's totally hands free talk, and the video is pretty decent streaming quality.

Regarding how the program works: You have to approve friends for them to be able to see you online, then you have to approve those people to be able to watch your cam when you're actually online. So it's not like someone can just watch your cam anytime without your knowledge. :)

[HomerMcvie]

Skype is the best video conferencing application I've used. It's totally hands free talk, and the video is pretty decent streaming quality.

Regarding how the program works: You have to approve friends for them to be able to see you online, then you have to approve those people to be able to watch your cam when you're actually online. So it's not like someone can just watch your cam anytime without your knowledge. :)

THANKS. I figured that's how it worked, but wasn't really sure, since I've never done it before(the price I pay, for buying the cheapest computers possible...none has ever had a webcam, including my 2yo laptop).

That's what I was afraid of...that I might forget that it's turned on or something, and accidentally put on a show!:laugh::woohoo::D

[jannieC]

Well, I can't say that I haven't consider your friend's position....I'm often AMAZED, at how many people I know, who are on depression meds. Several years ago, my close high school friends got together, for a reunion dinner of sorts. After a few drinks, someone brought up depression meds.....out of about 12 of us, 9 were on depression meds. Does 75% not seem a high percentage??? My best friend from high school, just looked at each other, like "what is wrong with these people?"

And now, it seems like MOST of my friends are on them, or have been on them. I guess I just don't understand what keeps people from being happy. I mean, things in my life suck, but do you know what? The good outweighs the suck! I'm in an extremely challenging relationship, and often feel neglected, so that part of my life sucks, but hey, everything else is cruising along nicely for me, so I just get over it, and take the good parts of the relationship, when they're available.

Anyway, growing up, when I'd tell my Mom that I was feeling depressed, she's just say, "David, get the hell over it. A lot of people have things a lot worse than you do." So I think I did just learn to get over it...to take the good things, and go with those.

Please don't attack me, for saying that "I can just get over it". I'm just saying that I think we are responsible for making our own happiness. Maybe everyone can't do that. But I can.:sorry:
Clinical depression and what you've just described have nothing in common. Asking a person with depression to get over it is like asking someone with heart disease to do the same.

I'm glad you have been able to stay positive in spite of negative things here and there. That's a great attitude to have.

[HomerMcvie]

Clinical depression and what you've just described have nothing in common. Asking a person with depression to get over it is like asking someone with heart disease to do the same.

I'm glad you have been able to stay positive in spite of negative things here and there. That's a great attitude to have.

Right, that's what I'm saying, is that I just don't understand.... Sh*t happens in life, and I just try to get over the sh*t! Is there any sort of correlation, of personality types or something?

Jannie, do you know the percentage of U.S. adults, who are on depression meds? I don't, but I get the feeling the number would be alarmingly high.

[McTrouble]

Well, I can't say that I haven't consider your friend's position....I'm often AMAZED, at how many people I know, who are on depression meds. Several years ago, my close high school friends got together, for a reunion dinner of sorts. After a few drinks, someone brought up depression meds.....out of about 12 of us, 9 were on depression meds. Does 75% not seem a high percentage??? My best friend from high school, just looked at each other, like "what is wrong with these people?"

And now, it seems like MOST of my friends are on them, or have been on them. I guess I just don't understand what keeps people from being happy. I mean, things in my life suck, but do you know what? The good outweighs the suck! I'm in an extremely challenging relationship, and often feel neglected, so that part of my life sucks, but hey, everything else is cruising along nicely for me, so I just get over it, and take the good parts of the relationship, when they're available.

Anyway, growing up, when I'd tell my Mom that I was feeling depressed, she's just say, "David, get the hell over it. A lot of people have things a lot worse than you do." So I think I did just learn to get over it...to take the good things, and go with those.

Please don't attack me, for saying that "I can just get over it". I'm just saying that I think we are responsible for making our own happiness. Maybe everyone can't do that. But I can.:sorry:

I'm with you David - especially your last paragraph!

Too many people I think say they are depressed when they are simply feeling a bit down - that's when it's up to them to pull themselves out of it!

A few people know about the terrible year I've had but I haven't let it get the better of me and I've been determined not to lose my wacky sense of humour.

However, feeling low and diagnosed clinical depression are two entirely different things - these poor people are unable to just "pull themselves together" as they need proper care and medication.

But I'd like to bet too many people are on meds that really shouldn't be or don't actually need to be!

[beccamorrisfift]

I'm so pleased, I finally got the right kind of scrapbook for the project me and Charly are doing, and now I'm off back into town to get some really pretty things to go into it. I'm more excited to scrapbook than I am for Christmas. :laugh:

[wild-heart]

I'm so pleased, I finally got the right kind of scrapbook for the project me and Charly are doing, and now I'm off back into town to get some really pretty things to go into it. I'm more excited to scrapbook than I am for Christmas. :laugh:

So exciting. I went to town today to get more stuff and it belted down on the way home so i got drenched.

[Silver Springs]

However, feeling low and diagnosed clinical depression are two entirely different things - these poor people are unable to just "pull themselves together" as they need proper care and medication.

Some people know about my struggles with clinical depression and self harm over the years. I can't help but feel hurt by some of the comments being bandied around in this thread. I feel like I'm just faking it and that I'm expected to be able to help how low I can get. It's easy to say from a more or less positive feeling that "you can just pick yourself up and get on with it". But only when you're THAT low can you really understand how hard it is to even think about doing that. I understand that you've had a hard year. I really do. So have I. But you're a lot stronger than me. I know this. I wish I was like you. I really do. I've had to face counselling, the prospect of being put on medication (Which I flatly refused in favour of herbal remedies because I don't want to spend my life drugged up and fu**ed up) and my struggles with self harm alone because I just know that my friends and family just wouldn't understand. I'm not going to say anything else on the matter because this whole conversation is upsetting me and I'm very sorry I even brought it up.

[skcin]

Clinical depression and what you've just described have nothing in common. Asking a person with depression to get over it is like asking someone with heart disease to do the same.


Exactly. :nod:

Right, that's what I'm saying, is that I just don't understand.... Sh*t happens in life, and I just try to get over the sh*t! Is there any sort of correlation, of personality types or something?

Jannie, do you know the percentage of U.S. adults, who are on depression meds? I don't, but I get the feeling the number would be alarmingly high.

It is high. Too high. People are too quick to take a pill & hope it fixes them. Your first paragraph was very telling - you all went out for a few drinks. DRINKS. Alcohol is a depressant. That certainly isn't going to help a person, whether they are truly depressed or not. But most people who consider themselves depressed don't want to stop drinking, change their diet, take vitamins, exercise, try light therapy, try counseling, try meditation, try yoga, etc. Too much work. Why bother when I can pop a pill & hope for the best. :shrug: Same for Type II diabetes caused by obesity - want to eat right & be more active, or just pop a pill & continue to eat garbage & sit around?


Too many people I think say they are depressed when they are simply feeling a bit down - that's when it's up to them to pull themselves out of it!

A few people know about the terrible year I've had but I haven't let it get the better of me and I've been determined not to lose my wacky sense of humour.

However, feeling low and diagnosed clinical depression are two entirely different things - these poor people are unable to just "pull themselves together" as they need proper care and medication.

But I'd like to bet too many people are on meds that really shouldn't be or don't actually need to be!

Well put.

I'm so pleased, I finally got the right kind of scrapbook for the project me and Charly are doing, and now I'm off back into town to get some really pretty things to go into it. I'm more excited to scrapbook than I am for Christmas. :laugh:

I love scrapbooking. It's just too time consuming for me to do these days. :(

I wish I hadn't even opened my mouth now. Feeling about two inches tall, here.

Why? Nobody's saying your friend isn't an idiot. :laugh: Just that there's a difference between clinical depression & having the blues. You're totally correct that someone who is truly depressed has a chemical imbalance that is actually preventing them from wanting to do...well, anything. Eat, bathe, work, LIVE. Meds may be absolutely necessary. But way too many people are on anti-depressants (in the U.S. anyway) who probably don't really need them.

BTW - is this your American friend who couldn't figure out why you didn't celebrate Thanksgiving? If so, why are you still talking to him/her? :laugh:

[McTrouble]

Some people know about my struggles with clinical depression and self harm over the years. I can't help but feel hurt by some of the comments being bandied around in this thread. I feel like I'm just faking it and that I'm expected to be able to help how low I can get. It's easy to say from a more or less positive feeling that "you can just pick yourself up and get on with it". But only when you're THAT low can you really understand how hard it is to even think about doing that. I understand that you've had a hard year. I really do. So have I. But you're a lot stronger than me. I know this. I wish I was like you. I really do. I've had to face counselling, the prospect of being put on medication (Which I flatly refused in favour of herbal remedies because I don't want to spend my life drugged up and fu**ed up) and my struggles with self harm alone because I just know that my friends and family just wouldn't understand. I'm not going to say anything else on the matter because this whole conversation is upsetting me and I'm very sorry I even brought it up.

But that's what I was trying to say Bee - clinical depression is a real diagnosed condition and I know full well how hard it can be for you.

You are a lot stronger than you give yourself credit for - your fantastic sense of humour and irony help you through a lot I think!! And your strong work ethic! And your compassion for others less fortunate than yourself!

I'm not stronger than you - it's just that I don't suffer from depression. So when something terrible happens I just happen to be one of the lucky ones who can pull myself up again.

Like I said, there's a huge difference between feeling "down" and struggling with real depression and anxiety - I would never be so insensitive to say to someone who is suffering "pull yourself together" and I do understand how hard it must be sometimes.

I truly hope nobody misunderstood what I said in my last post on here!

[HomerMcvie]

But that's what I was trying to say Bee - clinical depression is a real diagnosed condition and I know full well how hard it can be for you.

You are a lot stronger than you give yourself credit for - your fantastic sense of humour and irony help you through a lot I think!! And your strong work ethic! And your compassion for others less fortunate than yourself!

I'm not stronger than you - it's just that I don't suffer from depression. So when something terrible happens I just happen to be one of the lucky ones who can pull myself up again.

Like I said, there's a huge difference between feeling "down" and struggling with real depression and anxiety - I would never be so insensitive to say to someone who is suffering "pull yourself together" and I do understand how hard it must be sometimes.

I truly hope nobody misunderstood what I said in my last post on here!
^^^ I agree completely!

I remember the last time this subject came up, about a year ago, the sh*t hit the fan. People are so sensitive about this subject. No offense was intended by anyone, but if we can't state our opinion, it's not really a forum, is it?

Again, NO OFFENSE. We should be able to discuss it, without people getting offended, shouldn't we?

[HomerMcvie]

It is high. Too high. People are too quick to take a pill & hope it fixes them. Your first paragraph was very telling - you all went out for a few drinks. DRINKS. Alcohol is a depressant. That certainly isn't going to help a person, whether they are truly depressed or not. But most people who consider themselves depressed don't want to stop drinking, change their diet, take vitamins, exercise, try light therapy, try counseling, try meditation, try yoga, etc. Too much work. Why bother when I can pop a pill & hope for the best. :shrug: Same for Type II diabetes caused by obesity - want to eat right & be more active, or just pop a pill & continue to eat garbage & sit around?


Yes, people always want the easy way out. I hate pills, and hate taking pills. Always have. I'd make a terrible drug addict! Because I hate needles even more!

And in my opinion, food is the most addictive thing there is. I spent 20 years of my life, addicted to food. And CRAPPY food at that. I literally count getting off the crappy food addiction train, as the best thing I've ever done in my life. Better than money, big house, all of it. Getting healthy, and eating healthy. Feeling healthy = priceless!:nod:

[McTrouble]

Yes, people always want the easy way out. I hate pills, and hate taking pills. Always have. I'd make a terrible drug addict! Because I hate needles even more!

And in my opinion, food is the most addictive thing there is. I spent 20 years of my life, addicted to food. And CRAPPY food at that. I literally count getting off the crappy food addiction train, as the best thing I've ever done in my life. Better than money, big house, all of it. Getting healthy, and eating healthy. Feeling healthy = priceless!:nod:

Absolutely! :thumbsup:

[HomerMcvie]

Absolutely! :thumbsup:

But McDonalds is so tasty, and cheap, and easy! I'm sure you probably don't have Rally's(or Checkers = same thing) over there. But that was my real weakness. I'm a Rally's WHORE! So good and greasy!!!!!

And I've not had it since August, 2009.:(:(:( RIP, fat, grease eating Homie.:laugh:


I really don't miss it, anymore. Well, I DO miss that TASTE, but not the side effects!:laugh:

[McTrouble]

But McDonalds is so tasty, and cheap, and easy! I'm sure you probably don't have Rally's(or Checkers = same thing) over there. But that was my real weakness. I'm a Rally's WHORE! So good and greasy!!!!!

And I've not had it since August, 2009.:(:(:( RIP, fat, grease eating Homie.:laugh:


I really don't miss it, anymore. Well, I DO miss that TASTE, but not the side effects!:laugh:

You've done so well!

I hope I can achieve my goal by the end of 2012 - slowly but surely, the best way to keep it off!

[HomerMcvie]

You've done so well!

I hope I can achieve my goal by the end of 2012 - slowly but surely, the best way to keep it off!

Thanks. I'm just a Nazi, with rules for myself. I just made my mind up, that I no longer eat crap. The best side effect was my high cholesterol (266) dropped 93 points. From nothing, other than the weight loss. Blood pressure dropped too! My doctor said, "everything I've been seeing you for, and threatening medications for, are fixed! Your numbers are great, now. I don't approve of the way you lost it, but you fixed the problems!"

But keep up the good work!

[beccamorrisfift]

Christmas Miranda is on, I just love this show :D

[wild-heart]

Christmas Miranda is on, I just love this show :D

I love you so much for reminding me. Loves me some Miranda.

[Spoinny]

Skype is the best video conferencing application I've used. It's totally hands free talk, and the video is pretty decent streaming quality.

Regarding how the program works: You have to approve friends for them to be able to see you online, then you have to approve those people to be able to watch your cam when you're actually online. So it's not like someone can just watch your cam anytime without your knowledge. :)

love skype!!

[fringed n fab]

But McDonalds is so tasty, and cheap, and easy! I'm sure you probably don't have Rally's(or Checkers = same thing) over there. But that was my real weakness. I'm a Rally's WHORE! So good and greasy!!!!!

And I've not had it since August, 2009.:(:(:( RIP, fat, grease eating Homie.:laugh:


I really don't miss it, anymore. Well, I DO miss that TASTE, but not the side effects!:laugh:

We had Rally's up in Ohio. Here in Florida they're all Checkers. Now if we could just get Culvers down here. :mad:

[HomerMcvie]

We had Rally's up in Ohio. Here in Florida they're all Checkers. Now if we could just get Culvers down here. :mad:

It's so weird, that a chain would go by two different names. It's Rally's here, but it's Checkers in Nashville. Wouldn't ONE brand name be more successful?

http://www.checkers.com/our_story

The two chains merged....still you'd think one name would cut costs....

[beccamorrisfift]

To get in the spirit of things me and my sisters are having a Harry Potter marathon and Polar Express is lined up for later.
:D

[poetinmyheart]

To get in the spirit of things me and my sisters are having a Harry Potter marathon and Polar Express is lined up for later.
:D

I love Polar Express! Such a magical Xmas film.

[vivfox]

It's so weird, that a chain would go by two different names. It's Rally's here, but it's Checkers in Nashville. Wouldn't ONE brand name be more successful?


Helmann's Mayonaise in the east is the same as Best Foods Mayonaise in the west.

[poetinmyheart]

I'm flying to Barcelona just after Xmas to spend a few days there incl. New Years Eve. Anyone have any suggestions of places that I should visit while I'm there?

[wild-heart]

I'm flying to Barcelona just after Xmas to spend a few days there incl. New Years Eve. Anyone have any suggestions of places that I should visit while I'm there?

No but can i come with you please? ahaha. Have a lovely time :D xx

[poetinmyheart]

No but can i come with you please? ahaha. Have a lovely time :D xx

Thanks. I'm such a grump. Am not a huge fan of New Years eve, so decided to leave the country for a few days lol. Flights were cheap considering it's the holidays - it would have been wrong not to go :D

[HomerMcvie]

I'm so excited.

Dinner at my wino(that's a compliment, coming from me) cousin's house tonight.

Later, party with my friends.

Tomorrow, dinner with my extended family, then

six days in my beautiful home away from home, Nashvegas!:blob1:

Then come back New Year's Eve, for an epic party at my friend's house(he throws the best parties...mine can't hold a candle to his....there's a big balloon drop, and the whole nine yards!).

The next 8 days better hold on for dear life, because I'm putting every camera in sight, to the Christine McVie test! (never photographed without a beverage in hand!):lol::lol::lol:


JTIS!:wavey: I'm so excited(how was that, for tying a CM lyric into closing?).:angel:

[poetinmyheart]

The next 8 days better hold on for dear life, because I'm putting every camera in sight, to the Christine McVie test! (never photographed without a beverage in hand!):lol::lol::lol:




Hahaha. Brilliant! Have fun :woohoo:

[HomerMcvie]

Hahaha. Brilliant! Have fun :woohoo:

Thanks, will do. I'm driving to Nashville tomorrow evening, after the day with my family. I was worried about having nothing to do tomorrow night, sitting all alone in my hotel, but just found out the bars are open, with bands playing(here in Indiana, it's a law, that they can't be open on Christmas)! Yay me!:woohoo:

[beccamorrisfift]

I just got that Christmas buzz! As the resident young'un on here I'm just going to share my childish enthusiasm for a second...OH MY GOD IT'S CHRISTMAS DAY TOMORROW! OH MY GOD I'M SO EXCITED :D :D :D AAAAAAAAAHH!!

ahem, now I'm back to being 'mature'.

[poetinmyheart]

I just got that Christmas buzz! As the resident young'un on here I'm just going to share my childish enthusiasm for a second...OH MY GOD IT'S CHRISTMAS DAY TOMORROW! OH MY GOD I'M SO EXCITED :D :D :D AAAAAAAAAHH!!

ahem, now I'm back to being 'mature'.

1 more sleep!!! Arghhhhh! I may be 24, but it doesn't mean that I can't get excited! Had quite abit of wine also :woohoo:

[wild-heart]

Watching lapland, I have so much love for Sue Johnston and i now feel christmassy. Have a wonderful day tomorrow everyone.

<3

[McTrouble]

I'm flying to Barcelona just after Xmas to spend a few days there incl. New Years Eve. Anyone have any suggestions of places that I should visit while I'm there?

Barcelona is fantastic - be sure to visit the gothic quarter and of course all of Gaudi's weird and wonderful architecture.

They put on a superb firework display on New Years Eve!

Wish I was going with you, I'm dreading NYE!!!!!

Have a fab time!

[Silver Springs]

For somebody who hates Chocolate, I've gotten a hell of a lot of it today lol.

[louielouie2000]

I'm flying to Barcelona just after Xmas to spend a few days there incl. New Years Eve. Anyone have any suggestions of places that I should visit while I'm there?

I am so incredibly jealous... Barcelona is my dream vacation. Like others have mentioned, Gaudi's architecture is a big highlight of Barcelona. La Sagrada Familia is the crowning achievement of that. The Gothic Quarter is supposed to be incredible as well. Post some pics here when you return so the rest of us can live vicariously! :D

[Enchanted_Stevi]

For somebody who hates Chocolate, I've gotten a hell of a lot of it today lol.

Same here...Well I dont HATE chocolate but its not my favorite

[wild-heart]

Watching Liza with a Z. I think i am going to make my own version, Charly with a Y not ie. That might make people stop spelling my name wrong.

[poetinmyheart]

Barcelona is fantastic - be sure to visit the gothic quarter and of course all of Gaudi's weird and wonderful architecture.

They put on a superb firework display on New Years Eve!

Wish I was going with you, I'm dreading NYE!!!!!

Have a fab time!

I am so incredibly jealous... Barcelona is my dream vacation. Like others have mentioned, Gaudi's architecture is a big highlight of Barcelona. La Sagrada Familia is the crowning achievement of that. The Gothic Quarter is supposed to be incredible as well. Post some pics here when you return so the rest of us can live vicariously! :D

Thanks for the tips. I'm quite ignorant when it comes to place to visit in Barcelona, so am devouring the Lonely Planet guide as we speak. Will give a full report when I get home in the new year :)

[McTrouble]

Thanks for the tips. I'm quite ignorant when it comes to place to visit in Barcelona, so am devouring the Lonely Planet guide as we speak. Will give a full report when I get home in the new year :)

Also, loads of great places to eat all along Las Ramblas, and it's a great atmosphere around there!

[beccamorrisfift]

Charly! My internet died and I'm writing this from my phone so i cant reply to the inbox, speak to ya tomorrow xx

[Silver Springs]

Nope. I'm not winding down by laying here in bed reading Severus Snape fanfiction. Nope. Not at all. Because that would make me a geek. And I'm not a geek. <_< >_> :o:D:lol::rolleyes:

[poetinmyheart]

JTIS that I'm being dragged to the cinema in a minute by my sister. We're going to see New Years Eve. Call me a pessimist, but I feel that I may regret agreeing to see this.

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My mom enjoyed the Golden Girls tv show.