You are wrong!!!
If computers were all that great a communications device, how come no one gets df'd via email?
Next?
"Used diapers smell good"
ok, so here's the idea, for anyone who doesn't know... .
the first person makes a (supposedly) undeniable statement.
the next poster has to somehow prove him wrong, and make a statement of their own.. .
You are wrong!!!
If computers were all that great a communications device, how come no one gets df'd via email?
Next?
"Used diapers smell good"
whenever i run into jw's that were my friends in the past....who of course snub me now....it still tears at my heart and self-esteem.
i know that it shouldn't - and i know logically that i'm on the right path now - but it's like a victim of abuse who has broken free from their abuser..they still flinch.. well - a while back i decided that i needed a "new me" - so i've been making a lot of positive changes.
i have been working out regularly (weights & running), i'm back into a size 8 dress, and since i'm 5'7" that's not bad - i got a new hairdo, been tanning - the works.
Dawn dahling!!!
I have been a lurker and an infrequent poster for some time;because of cirumstances at the time being, I intend to remain so (thus my screen name). Because of my independent nature I happen to be one of those folks who don't need validation and acknowledgements to keep me going and will probably slip back into the shadows after responding to this. However, you struck me deeply with your post and I have to say...You go girl!!! I am still "in" out of respect of my spouse. I am not free to elaborate; but It's funny, everybody loves to say "since he/she left the "truth" , he/she sure looks bad! Jehovah's spirit truly has left them!". My advice to you: Buy a tight red silk dress, go to a Sunday meeting, stroll in late and leave early!!" Lips will be flapping for months after. My spouse knows that I am unhappy but just cooperating so as to not cause problems. However, I am a natural rebel; educated, unpredictable and quite frankly a good singer. (the elders know this and are as scared as he11 of me because of unsuccessful past encounters!!! ) You struck a nerve with your post. Last night out of pure orneriness I loudly added a "gospel touch" to the kingdom songs. Although everyone seemed to want to "pass out" from my audacity, there was a certain enjoyment that I detected because I displayed the nerve. I dare 'em to counsel me on it!!!. You are wonderful. Back into the shadows I go....
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i am curious to see how many varieties of opinions there are on what it means to be spiritual.. brad (i will post my interpretation at the end)
for my project i have chosen "better communication within the nursing/medical team" and i've got a rough idea of what i want to say, but i just want to know if any of you have any good advice about presentation skills i need to employ.
in my own ward environment i'm, if anything over the top, laughing and joking, have plenty of confidence, because i know them, and they're my staff.
but the thought of having to present infront of a room of 100, made up of all the hospital managers and directors is starting to make me quake a bit!!!
Also... (and trust me on this one)!!!
Be careful with the special effects (zooms, wipes, etc;) Use them sparingly!!!!.
we all go through times of stress and sad times.
what is a simple, yet profound saying that you have reminded yourself of to make these troubling times easier?
you don't have to believe in a literal god, just that there are higher thoughts within us that we all are able to draw from.. the one that has worked the best for me is: .
Excerpt from "All This Time" -- Sting
"Men go crazy in congregations, they only get better one by one"
i saw a fight break out on the platform between an elder and a unbelieving husband who accused the elder of f---ing his wife.
he then threw the lectern on the floor and pushed the elder.
it was cool.......
A large older sister sitting up front gets up during the meeting and goes to the restroom (talking to herself the whole time along the way). On her slow return trip, most of her skirt was tucked in her pantyhose, treating all in attendance to a view of undies that were in less than perfect condition. Three teenaged sisters in front of me burst out laughing. The one who regained composure first, walked up to her after she was seated and discreetly whispered in her ear; at which time the sister stood up again and treated all to a repeat when she attempted to rectify the situation. The poor young sister who told her could stand it no more and ran back to the rear of the hall laughing in pure hysterics!!! I had a hard time keeping it in myself and had to disguise my laugh as a cough!!! (as did many others!!).
did any of you hear any of the urban legends that jw's used to scare people into being deathly afraid of demons?
for example i remeber hearing that a child brough a smurf doll to a meeting and upon hearing the name jehovah uttered it got up and walked out.
got any j-dub urban legends?
...don't forget this one...two sisters in field service. They come upon a house with a dog and cat sitting on the porch. The dog tells them that no one is coming to the door. The cat agrees and asks them to leave.
Tears were rolling down my face with laughter after reading some of these. Brought back so many memories of when I was a young teenager and heard many of these "experiences" at weekend sleepovers.
recently my brother, sister, and i talked for the first time about how we survived the meetings when we were kids.
i loved hearing their stories.. i had a whole imaginary world i went into.
once the songs were over and the talk started, i would focus on the speaker to look like i was listening and then zone out.
Only as a kid???!!! I do now just as Megadude did...read my bible. My favorites? Proverbs and Ecclesiastes.
its got to be rage against the machine, "killing in the name of" .
just had the bassline to this song rumbling through my head, havent heard it for ages though .
you need to know the chorus.
PIECES OF DREAMS
Little boy lost
In search
Of little boy found
You go on wondering, wandering
Stumbling, tumbling
'Round. . . 'round. . .
When will you find
Whats on the tip of your mind
Mmm...Why are you blind
To all you ever were
Never were
Really are
Nearly are
Little boy false
In search
Of little boy true
Will you be ever done
Traveling
Always unraveling
You, . . you. . .
Running away
Could leave you farther astray
And as for fishing in streams
For pieces of dreams
Those pieces will never fit
What is the sense of it
Little boy blue
Don't let your little sheep roam
It's time come blow your horn
Meet them on
Look and see
Can you be far from home...
here's a link to the story.. * http://www2.bostonherald.com/entertainment/music/jazz05102002.htm.
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chichi.
Rene Marie.
Know her personally. (FOR YEARS) Wonderful woman. A true delight. Extremely humble and elegant.