Posts by Insomniac

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Alchohol 101

by misspeaches in

"sometimes when i reflect back on all the wine i drink i feel shame then i look into the glass and think about the workers in the vineyards and all of their hopes and dreams if i didn't drink this wine, they might be out of work and their dreams would be shattered.

then i say to myself, "it is better that i drink this wine and let their dreams come true than be selfish and worry about my liver.

warning: the consumption of alcohol may leave you wondering what the hell happened to your underwear .

Insomniac

Embarrasing personal story:

Once a year, after we've finished the fundraiser we do (it involves three month's solid work, 40+ hours per week on top of our actual jobs), my honey and I go to a bar to celebrate that the dang thing's over. We ceremoniously hand the keys to the bartender, and she promises not to give them back to us until the following day. Then, we enjoy a cocktail or two. After that, it's all a blur to me, as I am not a big drinker normally. Apparently, after the third Jaeger-bomb, I get the notion that I'm the greatest dancer the world has ever known, and that society should not be deprived of my talent. I vaguely remember last year doing some kind of lambada-esque dance with my aging honey, to a rap song by Snoop Dogg, I believe. I still get teased about it.

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Who all here was personally helped by JWD

by Ticker in

i was and i am ever thankful to this board and all the wonderful members on it that have contributed to my freedom.

thankyou all so much and i think i might be becoming a jwd addict.

i love this board it is so helpful.

Insomniac

I was a happy little board member for about a year and a half. No big problems, just the typical sadness and isolation felt by so many who've left a cult. It helped to come here and just chill with people who'd been there too.

Then in February, something horrific happened in my family. Actually, several things, pretty much all at once. It all hit me very hard, and even more so because I had to be the one strong, capable person in my family who wasn't getting stoned or drunk to cope. I can honestly say that having some human beings I could talk to, albeit via a discussion board and through emails and pms, was a lifesaver, literally. People, most of whom I'd never met, were so kind and patient with me while I wailed my grief into cyberspace. There were a few especially bad moments that I'm very thankful I had this board to come to, because the alternatives would have been far less healthy and life-affirming. I hope one day to be as comforting to someone else, as my friends here were to me in my darkest hour.

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Who else thinks Shakira is fine?

by G Money in

let's see if i can post here most recent video... .

music video codes by videocodezone .

didn't work even though i embedded the code.

Insomniac

I'm straight, but for Shakira, I'd make an exception.

Her song "Underneath Your Clothes" is a favorite of mine. I sing it at my honey when we're in the car, and watch his face turn all red.

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Anyone Interested in a New England X-JW Get-Together Later This Year??

by Seeker4 in

jw
friends

for those at the apostafest in manchester, nh this weekend, or those that would have liked to have been there, would you be seriously interested in getting together later this year?

late summer or early fall?

after bug season but before it turns too cold??.

Insomniac

COOL! Depending on the date, I'd most definitely try to be there. Anybody interested in carpooling? Perhaps I could pick up people along the way down there (from Maine.)

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What Does An "Apostate" Look Like?

by minimus in

jw
friends

anyone??

?

Insomniac

They are most often voluptous nude vixens who tend to recline with their skele-buddies.

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WHAT WAS YOUR EUREKA MOMENT?

by badboy in

jw
friends

when you realized something was up!

Insomniac

For years I told myself that it didn't matter if I disagreed with some of the Watchtower's teachings. If I found 99% of it to be valid, then I could live with the 1% that was obviously b.s., right?

Then I told myself that 90% was sufficient. Then 80%. Then 70%. Then one day I realized that over half of the stuff I'd been living my life by was b.s., and that pretty much made the remainder suspect, as well. I certainly wouldn't stand in a house where over half of the support beams were crumbling away from termite infestation, would you? The WHOLE thing is going to collapse! So, I edged my way to the door, and when no one was looking, I got as far from that rickety old building as I could.

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Your most appreciated gifts?

by greendawn in

jw
friends

what were the presents (gifts) other people gave you that you appreciated the most?

Insomniac

A friend of mine, whom I had not seen in over a decade, sent me a beautiful bracelet last Christmas. I'm wearing it right now, as a matter of fact. The thing is, I have a long, wierd history with her family, and she has reason to dislike me quite a bit for stupid things I've done. So, it meant so much to me that she thought well enough of me to give me a gift, in spite of past history. Gawd, I love that woman, she's a saint!

Also, my honey occasionally buys me stuff you'd ordinarily give to a kid, ie stuffed animals, children's books, a little telescope. He does this partly so I can experience some of the fun kid stuff I missed the first time around. It's also (I think) because he never had children of his own, and I'm younger than he is, so he's kind of adopted me as his child. Which sounds creepy and weird, but is actually lovely for both of us.

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Would You Be Afraid To Go To An "Apostofest"?

by minimus in

jw
friends

a year ago, i would've never attended.

what a difference a little time makes, huh?

Insomniac

CodeBlue, I'm so sorry you had that experience. I hope the next gathering you attend is peaceful and relaxed.

I've only been to one apostafest, so I'm no expert, but everyone seemed pretty normal. I met some nice folks and had a nice time, and didn't see any debauchery taking place at all.

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Women, girls, ladies -- 5 biggest "turn on's" / "turn off's"

by logansrun in

ladies,.

in preperation for a class i'll be taking starting next month entitled "history of love, sex and marriage" i would like to probe your heart's desire to find out the 5 biggest turn on's and 5 biggest turn off's you find in men.

and well, hell, i also would just like to add to my general knowledge.

Insomniac

Turn ons:

Proper hygiene. I'm fastidious, so he needs to be, too. Any part of him he wants kissed must be immaculate.
Interesting. He'd best be able to hold up his end of the conversation. Doesn't need to be a genius, but must have some interests he can talk passionately about.
OK, this is shallow but...Great taste in music. If he puts on C&W, I'm running for the door. Conversely, if he digs Dylan, Pogues, Rasputina, Floyd, or Robert Johnson, I'll let him play d.j. all night long.
Good voice. Rich like chocolate, rough and smooth all at the same time like a good whiskey...lordy, I do love a man who sounds good when he's talking.
Decisive. Don't ask me if you can kiss me, just frickin' do it! This can also extend to being a bit "take-charge" in bed, actually, to being dominant. I spend all day making decisions and taking responsibility, so in private I prefer it if the guy bosses me around a bit. Or a lot.

Turn offs:

Cologne that I can smell at arm's length. I like it if I can only smell it when I'm nuzzling his neck.
Rude to animals, homeless people, the elderly, their subordinates at work. This stuff makes the guy seem like he's really weak and is overcompensating.
Bling. A little jewelry is nice, but anything chunky or showy just detracts from the man.
Bragging, boasting. It's tiresome.
Smoking. Nastynastynasty habit, and I won't kiss a smoker's mouth.

Luckily, I have the guy who fits these criteria perfectly, and he's funny as well.

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Were You Pressured To Get Baptized?

by minimus in

jw
friends

most persons, imo, are pressured to get baptized.

they are told they "should be ready".

children are made to feel that jehovah will not protect them any longer at a certain age.

Insomniac

I was told by my family that if I didn't get baptised, I was no longer welcome to live at home. So, two days after I turned twelve, I got dunked in a slimy horse trough full of piss-warm water. Awful, yes, but still better than being on the street at twelve. I guess.