I never learned to use Photoshop - LOVE, LOVE, LOVE the Microsoft PhotoDraw that's obsolete now (and also not as powerful) - As much as I want to know how to use it, I'm always overwhelmed by the steps it takes to do anything. Any suggestions for a less powerful program that more user-friendly?
Nellie
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The Photoshop Tutorial page.
by ScenicViewer inin flyinghighnow's wildflower page, she asked how an image could be added to another photo, and i thought to reply in a new thread.. i have noticed there are plenty of experienced photoshop users on this board who would likely have many tips to share with other users.. feel free to ask questions, or provide answers here.
my experience is limited, but i will help where i can, and i hope to learn from others.. there are many capable programs other than photoshop, so feel free to post about any of them you are familiar with.. there is often an easier way to do something, so any shortcuts are welcome!.
how to add an image to another photo.
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Who did you want to meet in Paradise?
by Flat_Accent instep right up!
take your pick of any of the 100 billion or so people that ever lived.
who did you want to meet?
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Nellie
My grandparents and their parents and their parents . . .
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Betrayal
by breakfast of champions inso far when i have seen the word 'betrayal' or 'betrayed' on these boards, it's in reference to how we feel betrayed by the watchtower society, family, or individuals within the organization.
we all understand this feeling well.
i can relate to many of the sentiments expressed.. but the other night with my therapist, towards the very end of the session, the word 'betrayal' came up in reference to myself.. the therapist noted that i seemed to be 'holding back' with her.
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Nellie
I can relate to your fears about your wife.....once upon a time I was that wife - watching my husband drift/pull away and worried that I too would be left behind. The best piece of advice I can give you on this subject is to go out of your way to keep her secure in your love and relationship. My husband flat out told me once when I shared my fears that I was mistaken if he thought the only thing that kept him home was the organization. His love for me had absolutely nothing to do with THEM and everything to do with ME! Today, we've both left THEM behind and our love is as strong as can be.
Wishing you much success in your journey! - Nellie
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Info @ Brooklyn Building Sales
by Nellie insee....this is the downside to leaving the forum for a while - you know you've missed out on great conversations and it takes f o r e v e r to find older threads.. so....help a-sista out....what's the 411 on the mass exodus from brooklyn, the sale of the buildings, the $$$$ made, etc.
besides the obvious need to meet their legal payout needs (suppress all chuckles), has anyone followed the money trail?
wassup?.
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Nellie
So what's the skinny on why they're doing this?
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Info @ Brooklyn Building Sales
by Nellie insee....this is the downside to leaving the forum for a while - you know you've missed out on great conversations and it takes f o r e v e r to find older threads.. so....help a-sista out....what's the 411 on the mass exodus from brooklyn, the sale of the buildings, the $$$$ made, etc.
besides the obvious need to meet their legal payout needs (suppress all chuckles), has anyone followed the money trail?
wassup?.
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Nellie
See....this is the downside to leaving the forum for a while - you KNOW you've missed out on great conversations and it takes f o r e v e r to find older threads.
So....help a-sista out....what's the 411 on the mass exodus from Brooklyn, the sale of the buildings, the $$$$ made, etc. Besides the obvious need to meet their legal payout needs (suppress all chuckles), has anyone followed the money trail? Wassup?
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What's Life Like After Leaving???
by Nellie inwow!
it's been over a year since i visited the site and seven years since i joined!
seven years since i stumbled across this forum in my quest to finding out some serious answers about the organization i'd been a part of since childhood.
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Nellie
Thanks everybody for the love! (((((hugs to all))))))
Shirley - LOL - the thing about being shunned, is you don't hear as much about people from your former life as you used to! I know there were a few deaths.....but don't have too much info.
I guess I'll be around for a little while - it's nice to be on this side of the Crisis....I've weathered the storm and the sky is clear!
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What's Life Like After Leaving???
by Nellie inwow!
it's been over a year since i visited the site and seven years since i joined!
seven years since i stumbled across this forum in my quest to finding out some serious answers about the organization i'd been a part of since childhood.
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Nellie
Wow! It's been over a year since I visited the site and SEVEN years since I joined! Seven years since I stumbled across this forum in my quest to finding out some serious answers about the organization I'd been a part of since childhood.
I never imagined that I'd have the blinders ripped off my eyes! After coming face to face with the whole UN scandal, I was compelled to keep digging. I am eternally grateful to everyone who encouraged me to read Crisis of Conscience. What a perfect title!!! Back then, that's exactly what I felt like I was going through!! Getting my conscience to quiet down long enough for me to "listen" to the dangerous apostates wasn't an easy thing for me to do. But all it takes is that first inkling of truth - and THEY know that! That's why they keep such a strong hold on your obedience! Do not read anything not published by the Society - Do not question what you read - Do not seek higher education (where you may learn a little something about history)....lots of Do Nots.
But that's not what this topic is supposed to be about. Are you wondering what your life will be like after falling down the rabbit hole? Well it definitely changes. Here are a few of the ways I was most affected:
- I discovered who were my true friends. A true friend is someone who connects with your individual spirit. Most (if not all) JWs will not prove worthy of your friendship. Most will shun you. This will be painful, especially if you've been in your entire life. At the end of the day though, I know the people in my life now are there because they like/love ME and choose to be there.
- I had to learn to make decisions based on my own thought process. In the beginning, I questioned everything to see if the thought came from my own personal beliefs/thoughts or if it was a hold-over from my "training." It wasn't always easy - I had to be careful not to throw out the baby with the bath water - but I had to be sure I agreed with it and not because I was programmed to do so.
- Holidays - well, actually it started with birthdays. To celebrate or not? At first I let the kids go to parties and then I decided to let them have them. It took a few years, but when i decided that it was okay for us, I did so without guilt. After that, I thought about Christmas - now this was a big one! Yeah, I knew Jesus wasn't born on Dec 25th - yada, yada, yada....but the decision to celebrate it or not had to come from me. Ultimately I asked myself "why wasn't I celebrating it?" If the society had never told me "no" - wouldn't I have always celebrated it? So was I not celebrating it because I was following their rule, or because I seriously believed there was something wrong with it? I decided that there's no right and no wrong answer - BTW - the society allows many pagan practices - have you ever wondered why they allow some and not others?
- Sex, Drugs, Rock & Roll - Ending your relationship with the organization does not cause you to become a sex, drug craved derelict! It doesn't mean your marriage will end, your spouse will cheat, your kids will become drug addicts or gang bangers! And if I decide to do a little something-something - then that's MY decision and I'll live with it.
- Faith & Beliefs - I've concluded that for me, I don't and maybe won't ever have definitive answers ever again! I believe in a Higher Power, in doing Good towards others and respecting Life. I don't claim to know anything beyond that.
So....is it scary - HELL YEAH! But if you choose to, you can have a fulfilling, wonderful, meaningful life OUTSIDE the organization and you don't have to look any further for great examples of the possibility - or for help along your path getting there. Wishing you nothing but the BEST that life has to offer! - Nellie
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Battle of the Bulge
by LouBelle init's one of those battles that can be very difficult to beat.
i do not blame my jw past for my weight gain, i just didn't do anything about it because one day i was going to be perfect and it didn't matter.. in past years i've lost weight, picked up again and usually more, and then lost again.
in those times that i applied myself i genuinely was sincere and thought my mind was made up.
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Nellie
LouBelle,
Like you, I too have been fighting this war for many, many years! There are times when I've just laid down and let whatever will-be, be . . . but just recently (I once again) started getting that "OMG I can't believe I'm as BIG as I AM" feeling! I'm going to go check out your blog and I've already checked with my doctor...not looking for a miracle, but definitely looking for a solution...
Hugs, Nellie
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My new friend...
by Igot2bme ini had an awesome experience that i wanted to share.
i recently attended a course in a town about 60 miles from where i live to get my certification for my business.
it was a 6 day course and i was to receive my certification at the end of my training.
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Nellie
Very cool
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Would you have your fortune read?
by highdose ini'm going to a party this weekend, the hostess has organised a fortune teller to come in and tell peoples fortunes if they want it.
i don't belive in this, but i'm i will be told " go on!
its just a bit of fun!
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Nellie
Actually went to a medium a few months ago.....would definitely do it! Lightning didn't strike me down so far!