Posts by Virgochik

however, the older i grew, the more i realised that all jw women and girls wore skirts to meetings and when out in fs, but would wear trousers in their everyday life.

It used to just mortify me to death when I was a teenager. I felt like a wierdo because after service, we'd stop for lunch at the mall and then walk around shopping. All the girls my age in the mall wore cool jeans but I was a dork in a 1950's get up. It wasn't appropriate for a mall, but we were supposedly winning people over without a word. Not.

Here's what I really didn't get: OK, so females had to wear skirts/dresses at the Hall or out in disservice to show honor to Jehovah. Well, didn't he see us all the time? But it was fine to change into jeans and t-shirt right away when I got home. Somehow jeans were fine at school and around town or at home. Jehovah didn't mind. But we had to rock the 1950's uniform when doing Witness activities, to show we were different from the world. Boy, we sure were and not in a way that impressed anybody like the JW's were hoping. Instead, people thought we were strange. Nobody ran in droves to the KH because of our Lucy and Ethel outfits. We just looked like religious freaks, kind of like the way people snickered at the Moonies.

I see the Witness ladies are still wearing the skirts and dresses, even though community standards have changed. I think they turn more people off with their oddities than they impress. I can't figure how they convince today's career woman to dress submissive and old fashioned for the Hall after a day supervising employees or having responsibilities.

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Any of you folks from the awesome state of Colorado??

by SweetBabyCheezits in

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my wife and i are thinking of moving our family to a better place in the us....away from jw family and out of the southern bible belt.

just curious how many of you live around co and, more specifically, near fort collins?

of course, we're open to any city that is less conservative and has awesome summer weather and outdoor activities.

Virgochik

Yes, Colorado Springs is pretty conservative...but why let that bother you? Your family would be too busy with outdoor recreation to care what a few uptight folks in the north end of the city are chirping about Focus on the Family. Just fish, camp, hike, and breathe deep the fresh mountain air.

But if conservatism does bother you, you can find the outdoor, healthy lifestyle in Boulder.

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I feel ashamed of some of you

by Lady Lee in

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i did not sleep well last night.

i tossed and turned until 4 am .

got up and decided to see what was going on.. i am so disappointed in some of you.. simon posted a thread requesting people not post links to the new shepherding book.

Virgochik

I haven't been keeping up with the thread due to working late, but I think it's a shame. Just because we aren't JW's any more doesn't mean we shouldn't still be good, decent people. All rules aren't thrown out and we just run around screwing others after we quit the Kingdom Hall. All that does is make ex JW's look like the monsters they say we are. Please continue doing the right thing. We all have a conscience and a moral compass. I hope, anyway. Thanks for the reminder, Lady Lee. I'm just sorry you had to give it.

And for those jeopardizing this site, don't assume that's fine with the rest of us. I for one do not appreciate it.

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Old people ask?

by bottleofwater in

some funny opas:.

what is happening to my body?.

how can i avoid photography?.

Virgochik

Old people ask, "Is sexting in the senior center approved for Christian Witnesses of Jehoober?"

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I have found the truth about the truth now...

by truthseeker12 in

i am a third generation of jehovah witnesses, even if i never got baptized.

however, they disfellowship me when i was around 15. this was around 1987. even if i have not been in the "truth" for so many years it has affected all my life in many ways not only negative.

a couple of years ago i thought the events in the world maybe proved to me that they were right after all.

Virgochik

Your post really moved me, Truthseeker 12. I, too have been searching for answers...what is true and how to live my life even tho being raised a JW has me pretty confused. I found comfort in your simple summary: just believe in Jesus and accept him as Savior. The smaller details will sort themselves out. When I'm at a traffic light and ready to blow my horn at somebody, I ask myself if Jesus would do that, and it helps me be nicer. I liked the part about staying away from organized religions. We just need to be Christians, so true!

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How Many Shoes Do You Own? ( a la Minimus)

by snowbird in

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i own 8 (black, burgundy, white).. sylvia.

Virgochik

My name is Virgochik, and I have a shoe problem. I try not to look at them because I can't stop buying them, Well, we only live once so I should enjoy all my shoes. The ones that don't work out, I give to charity so it's not compltely selfish. It's kinda my hobby.

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You ever drive to the meeting, or field service meeting point, and do a U-Turn and go back home?

by miseryloveselders in

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i did this today.

last night, the pretty little weather girl stated there would "be heavy rain marked by occasional thunderstorms.

" i thought to myself, great, hopefully its so bad when i awaken, anybody originally planning on going out, will just stay home.

Virgochik

Yep. I SO remember this happening, and it's been twenty-eight years! After I got my first place, my parents urged me to keep up with the meetings. I got dressed up in my panty-hose and skirt one hot summer nite and drove towards the Hall. I saw the cars in the lot and hesitated when my stomach churned with dread. I missed my turn. They were the biggest hypocrites, all smarmy smiles and so fake when they pretended to be glad to see me. I did a u-turn back towards the Hall but just kept on going .I just couldn't go in there. I went home, put on some shorts and had a nice cold beer. I've never been back.