(((((Rachel)))))) Woohoo! Dang girl, that is awesome for your first tri! I've always looked up to you, but man...you've really impressed me with this. I love your ambition!!! Neil and I are still walking, not running yet, but I've been carrying 2.5 arm weights with me to tone my skinny little arms. Like you said, I'm taking it slow. Turtle version of slow.
Billygoat
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Triathlon results with pictures.
by Princess ina few weeks ago i posted about having some difficulty with my swim training for an upcoming triathlon.
well, i finally was able to overcome it and the swim clicked with me last week.
i was able to swim across the lake and back without panicking twice last week.
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Trouble for Richie?
by RichieRich inso today, after the meeting, one of the elders from my jc walks up to me and my mother and asks if we had time to talk.
thankfully, i had to get to work, and mom wasn't feeling great.
we said today wasn't good.. so basiccally he said that he and another brother want to meet with us on wednsday night, after the tms, to "see how things are going".. so here's quandry:.
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Billygoat
(((((RR)))))
Hope for the best - prepare for the worst. I think you told me that one time for something else. I was DFed at 18, kicked out at 19 and I'm fine. It was hard as hell sometimes, but things really did work out for the best. I don't regret a thing. The biggest difference between you and me is that you've got an instant support network (us) and I had only worldly coworkers. (Which wasn't a bad thing either, but they didn't truly get it.) You may not be a praying type, but I'm praying for you.
Andi
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Do conflicts/arguments strengthen friendships/relationships ?
by JH ini think that conflicts do strengthen friendships or relationships.
it sets boundary lines and defines what's acceptable from what's not acceptable.
naturally it will strengthen the friendship or relationship as long as both respect the boundary line of the other one.. or, maybe conflicts mean that things aren't going right and the relationship/friendship isn't going good, and that the tolerance level has become very low, and arguments errupt for little nothings.... .
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Billygoat
Personally, I always see it as a positive thing when a conflict arises. It's an opportunity to see how genuine the friendship is. Is the issue worth arguing over? If it is, will you respect the other person's view? Is the whole relationship based on that particular issue? Is there a compromise? How willing are you to extend yourself to that compromise? Will it cross your healthy boundaries to do so?
One thing I've learned about JWism, is that to them things are always black and white. There is no room for grey. It's either right or wrong to them and if you don't believe 100% in their viewpoint, then you're in the wrong. It's all or nothing. Fortunately for those of us who've escaped, we realize that very little in this world can be approached with "all or nothing" attitudes.
"I can't go to that church because I just don't believe in the trinity/hellfire/baby baptisms, etc." Says who?
"I can't date that man because he smokes (or is divorced). He must not have any morals." Says who?
"I can't work there because they support the United Way." Says who?
I've had to work on seeing those greys in my life. I think many exJWs are easily caught up in an "all or nothing" attitude, even though they no longer believe in the JW edicts.
Just my thoughts...
Andi
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life's fragile
by doofdaddy ini just got back today from a month in sri lanka and it was nearly my last trip!
caught a viral fever while volunteering at a hospital for tsunami victims.
long story but if it wasn't for a young english med student, i could be a statistic now.. this experience has taught me how precious and fragile life is and how easy it can disappear.
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Billygoat
doof,
Yeah I must admit, I started to think a little about christianity after the love shown by these people until the woman said there is no use just liking what you hear, you must act on jesus commands.
Sounded familiar (being told what to do and when to do it)
See ya jesus
Just because that's what she says doesn't make it true. "Christians" like that don't get it. Sorry it left a bad taste in your mouth.
Andi
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Wonderful Whimsical Sayings Said To You After You Left The Borg...
by TresHappy in.
my favorite one was my father's statement to me after i enrolled in college: .
we can't drag your carcass into armageddon!
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Billygoat
I can't say it's whimsical, but it is along the lines of "ridiculous". My father said to me, "You'll be back. You can't make it in that world without me. You don't have what it takes."
That's funny. Here I am. Fifteen years later.
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life's fragile
by doofdaddy ini just got back today from a month in sri lanka and it was nearly my last trip!
caught a viral fever while volunteering at a hospital for tsunami victims.
long story but if it wasn't for a young english med student, i could be a statistic now.. this experience has taught me how precious and fragile life is and how easy it can disappear.
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doofdaddy,
Glad you're home safely...maybe not soundly.
But you're right. Life is fragile. Today my friend's grandmother died. Watching my friend find out and go through that inital shock and grief process was difficult. But it made me realize how little I have to complain about.
Andi
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What in the hell is a FURIT?
by seven006 ini have made a real effort in not trying to make fun of stereotypical jw idiosyncrasies any more but this just cracked me up.
http://store.yahoo.com/chbook/trofknga.html .
here you have one of the loyal jws trying to offer a few items, make them specific to the jw lifestyle, and also make a few bucks.
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Dave,
I'm really impressed with your work. I didn't realize that's what you did. I especially like the one with the fishing lures on the dude's hat. LOL!
Andi
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Ever feel embarrassed when buying condoms?
by tsunami_rid3r in.
i dont know if i could do it, it'd almost be like buying tampons.
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Billygoat
I feel smart, independent, and happy that I am free to be a sexual person. It's natural tsu, when you are young, to feel a little shy, but you will get over it, trust me.
I agree. I used to get embarrassed, but then I started looking at it as "I'm getting some later". I quit worrying what others thought of it.
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What in the hell is a FURIT?
by seven006 ini have made a real effort in not trying to make fun of stereotypical jw idiosyncrasies any more but this just cracked me up.
http://store.yahoo.com/chbook/trofknga.html .
here you have one of the loyal jws trying to offer a few items, make them specific to the jw lifestyle, and also make a few bucks.
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Billygoat
Andi,
No, that’s just a photo of me. I’m actually sitting at home playing on my computer.
Why? Didn’t you know I was an old guy?
DaveI always knew you were older than me. I remember you speaking of your grown kids at some point. It's just a very beautiful photo. You're very handsome!
Andi
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what will you not do now that...
by BlackSwan of Memphis innow that you are no longer a witness, whether you are d/a d/f faded/inactive, .
what is the one thing you will not do?
pace.
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Billygoat
Lie, cheat, steal and judging others unfairly are still big no--no's.
These are pretty big for me as well.