don't know what to do...should i appeal?
go on with my life...i've never had to do this before...my former employer told me they wouldn't send back the form but the liars that they are they did.
part of me wants to appeal.
Tres,
I would absolutely appeal it!!!! I don't know all the details, but what you've posted, but it sounds like your old employer is expecting you to not fight it. You're a sweet person and they know it...don't let them take advantage of your character...which is exactly what they're doing.
Fight! After all the BS I've dealt with in corporate America, I'm living vicariously through you. LOL
Andi
may 31st, 2005. today is a sad day.. some of you may know that i pretty much breathe poetry, it is my passion.
i have a small poetic community on the ez board network.
apparently someone attacked ez board and wiped out much of their data.
((((((Fairchild)))))))
I'm so sorry. Being a photographer, I understand what it's like to lose work. It's crushing really because you put a portion of your soul into that work. I've learned the hard way and now I back up everything after every shoot onto a CD and an extra hard drive.
Chin up. I'm sure they'll get back some of your stuff.
Andi
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outaservice (enquiring minds want to know)
I don't think the light bulb is burned out unless there are two witnesses.
my husband is off working hail in amarillo, texas right now and has been gone so much of this year.
when the kids were smaller , we all went , which was great fun, seeing new places.. circumstances are now that i can't leave home , i have to stay home with the kids so that they have a somewhat normal life now that we are borg free.. we have unlimited talk time on our cell phones and that is what keeps us close.
today i cried as i put a few of his clothes he still has here, most of his clothes are with him, and it was so painful seeing the drawers so empty.
(((((((Dede))))))))
Well, I can say that when Neil and I are separated for long periods of time, it's miserable. Just a 3 day business or camping trip depresses both of us. We talk a lot on the phone, mostly try to stay busy with other things, email, pray a lot. We usually write a note for each day we're gone from each other and try to hide it in the other person's luggage in hard to find spots. It's comforting to wake up one morning and find a sexy post-it note hidden in a sock or pocket in a pair of pants. But then again we haven't been apart (EVER) for more than two weeks.
I'm sorry things are so hard. I just know I couldn't handle being away this long from my hubby.
Andi
during my 15 years as a jw compared to the 'pagan' church i am now a member of the love is like 'night and day' in comparison.
no wonder jesus said that a person would know his followers by the love they showed.
i am gonna stick around where real love is a part of life instead of where it is a front for a demon inspired cult that calls itself 'the truth'.
I have to disagree to some extent. I have gone decades without attending hall's or churches having been in a few denominations, and I tried a few in my time from catholic, adventist, presbyterian, evangelical. I can honestly say I never experienced an abandonment of love and care on the occasions I later bumped into these people.
Jaffa,
Like you, the "Christendom" churches I've been affiliated with are much like you say...very welcoming - despite my belief or non-belief of their teachings. I have NEVER experienced abandonement or shunning once I left the religion, church, or their teachings. I was never even considered a prodigal son...just a sister of faith that has found truth in something else. On the whole, my experience with "worldly" churches has been the total opposite of what the JWs teach - LOVING, CARING, and KIND - what churches are SUPPOSED to be IMHO. I always remember two things as a Christian - "By their fruit you will know them" and "My yoke is easy". If the actions and attitudes of the people in the congregation reflect these two standards of living, then I take that as a sign that they are on the right track. It's really unfortunate that the JWs are the ones that TAUGHT me those two things, but have no freakin' clue what they mean. Ironic isn't it?
can only say, that for me, the abandonment of all spiritual beliefs, helped open consciousness to it's intrinsic boundlessness and a continual widening all-inclusiveness. Whereas religious beliefs (and most all other beliefs), builds walls. There may be exceptions. Whenever I try to put Truth or God in a box, I am always proven wrong. Always.
I don't know. Perhaps I am attempting to help folks get a sense that when we let go of everything, we fall into the arms of the Wholeness and Completeness which we always sought; and which has been here all along.
James Thomas,
I completely and fully agree with you on this one. I went through several years of agnosticism before I became remotely curious about a religion or spiritual matters. I had to completely empty myself of all the warped views the JWs taught me, and fully embrace the overwhelming knowledge of how insignificant I am. It was then that I realized how Complete I was with that knowledge...how utterly comfortable I became in being that insignificant. (And I am not there yet - everyday I'm still learning to empty myself!) But it has opened my heart and mind to a glimpse of how vast God is...my little human brain has no capability of imagining it. Strange as it sounds sometimes, it is a very freeing feeling to be that out of control.
It's just that we know that ultimately I am no more or no less than you, no matter what you believe; even if you call yourself a "Jehovah's Witness".
This is something I am still struggling with, but know I need to get there. Thank you for the reminder.
I've always enjoyed your comments also, even if I don't always agree with them...they give me a perspective I appreciate knowing. (Although I've never imagined you in sequins or heels. )
Andi
as far as i'm concerned, leva kokorevica (from latvia) won the whole thing the moment she first stepped on the stage .
leva!
leva!
Else,
Several years ago I went to Latvia on a mission trip. I was AMAZED at how beautiful everyone was there. You could always tell who the Latvians were v. the Russians just walking down the street. The Russians were dark skinned and dark haired/eyed with the most hideous choices of clothing. (They are known there to have NO fashion sense.) The Latvians although, fairly poor and only had three or four outfits total, had beautiful designer clothing - Prada, Versace, LV. And their natural appearance? They all had the light hair, light eyes, and height of their Nordic ancestry (rarely needed to wear makeup), but the dark skin of their Russian ancestry. Gorgeous people were everywhere! Just walking down the street I felt like I was on a runway.
Andi
Hey RS - we miss you!!! Come back and say hello to us.
*worried that she's okay*
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the feds are saying that the monies given to these street vendors in major cities actually may support terror groups like hamas and hezbollah!
anyone interested in a nice rolex watch?
*swoon*
I LOVE SAM MOON! I've purchased some of the cutest bags and earrings there and nobody knows how cheap it is. I'm glad both the Sam Moon stores are so far away from me. If it were any easier to get to, I'd have a major shopping problem.
since neil and i are a little on the tight side financially lately, we've taken to renting movies more often to entertain ourselves.
the other night we watched "riding giants" a documentary on surfing.
if you haven't watched it, it's a must see...even if you don't appreciate the sport you will after watching it.
Okay, last night we went to Blockbuster again. We rented Garden State - my pick based on the recommendations here...great flick! And The Incredibles - Neil's pick, but we'll see that tomorrow.
Has anyone seen The Jerk with Steve Martin? I remember falling in love with that movie years ago. I'm a little afraid to watch it again because I'm afraid I'll be disappointed.
since neil and i are a little on the tight side financially lately, we've taken to renting movies more often to entertain ourselves.
the other night we watched "riding giants" a documentary on surfing.
if you haven't watched it, it's a must see...even if you don't appreciate the sport you will after watching it.
Since Neil and I are a little on the tight side financially lately, we've taken to renting movies more often to entertain ourselves. The other night we watched "Riding Giants" a documentary on surfing. If you haven't watched it, it's a must see...even if you don't appreciate the sport you will after watching it. I loved it! Last night Neil watched "Up a Creek without a Paddle". I was working in my office, but I could hear him laughing out loud from the other room. He said it was pretty stupid, but still entertaining.
Have you rented any good ones lately? Any recommendations you could share?
Andi
