Posts by SirNose586

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Memorial - How many on here went and how many didn't?

by IMHO in

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feel free to add why/why not?.

SirNose586

I didn't go. On my way out the door to work the other day, my dad waited at the breakfast table as I assembled my cereal.

He folded his hands together. He didn't look me in the eye. I knew he had something on his mind.

"Son, just to let you know...I know you may not attend the memorial tonight, but I just want to let you know that the invitation is there."

I kept pouring the milk into the bowl.

"Well, thank you for the invite," I said.

He looked defeated. I did feel bad for him, briefly. Then I ate breakfast and left for work.

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The Funkin' antidote......

by Berengaria in

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to pretty much everything................ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pnoj-pzbco8.

The Funkin' antidote......

by Berengaria in

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to pretty much everything................ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pnoj-pzbco8.

The Japan's hero who saves a child from tsunami

by possible-san in

the japan's hero who saves a child from tsunami.. .

his name is "kamen rider.".

drawn by jiawei huang.

With all those problems compounding one atop the other, I really hope that a window of respite comes to Japan. My heart--and more importantly, what money I can spare--goes out for the people of Japan.

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The Japan's hero who saves a child from tsunami

by possible-san in

the japan's hero who saves a child from tsunami.. .

his name is "kamen rider.".

drawn by jiawei huang.

SirNose586

Pretty sick looking character (and by sick, I mean cool...I'm not sure how familiar you are with American slang). Japan needs a ton of heroes right now...

Possible-san, do you live in an area which was hardest-hit by the tsunami? How have you fared in since the disaster struck?

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The first thing I did when I left the WT....

by sherry123 in

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was sing the national anthem out loud......alone......in my house.

what did you do?.

SirNose586

Hmm. I don't remember doing anything particularly shocking; I'd already lived the kind of social life that I wanted (or close to it) so there was just falling into normal patterns like everyone else. I remember when I celebrated my first halloween, my first Christmas party, and so forth. They were important milestones and I had a blast.

There was a brief period where I rocked a beard, just to do it. I recently posted that pic of myself with the beard and it got a lot of positive female reaction...so...I should probably grow it out again.

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July 15th WT out - Coming out Swinging at Apostates Hard

by LostGeneration in

this is one of the most aggressive watchtowers i think i have ever read.. four study articles on not "following the crowd" not following unrealities(page 13) not following false teachers, meaning apostates of course(p 15).

avoiding false teachers means "refusing to read their literature, watch tv programs that feature them, examine their web sites, or add comments to their blogs.

(para 7, pg 16).

SirNose586

The desperation is hilarious! I'm lovin' it!

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Lost Legitimate Opportunities For Love

by PublishingCult in

when you were in the organization of jehovah's witnesses, did you shun legitimate courtship attempts from "worldly" men or women who were otherwise very desirable and suitable because they were non-believers?

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did you fancy them as well, but tried to get them to study and come into the organization in order to justify the relationship?.

SirNose586

Thanks sirNose586.I should try that.I just wonder How shoud I start a conversation?

Context of the situation is easiest. If you're out shopping for clothes, you might strike up a conversation with a female employee/shopper who happens to be browsing the racks. "Wow, I guess subtelty is out of the question," you might remark about some shirt with a provocative slogan on it, for example. Make a sarcastic observation about something. Little jokes are always welcome. Another example: you're in line at the bank, and it's taking way too long. "I guess running my other errands is out of the question, huh?"

If you're ever out in public and she makes eye contact with you, it doesn't matter what you say. Even saying "Hi" is better than looking away, embarrassed. She wants to talk, so take advantage.

One important note, if you're going to be doing that to random girls: make sure she's at least partially turned towards you. If you talk at her back, or get her attention when she's 10 or more feet away, you send out massive "creep" signals. Not good.

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Lost Legitimate Opportunities For Love

by PublishingCult in

when you were in the organization of jehovah's witnesses, did you shun legitimate courtship attempts from "worldly" men or women who were otherwise very desirable and suitable because they were non-believers?

.

did you fancy them as well, but tried to get them to study and come into the organization in order to justify the relationship?.

SirNose586

I was 12 back in 2002-2003 and a girl at my school asked me out. I told her, I could not date her because I was a JW.I still feel regret saying no. Confronting members of the opposite sex is still weird for me and I'm 20 yrs old.

That reminds me of the time waaay back in middle school when I was told this one girl liked me and that I should go out with her. It was true, as I talked with her after a school concert. But I was afraid--my sister got busted twice for having worldly boyfriends, and I knew I'd get caught too. So I did nothing. After that there was another offer from a girl that I just let dwindle. Although things are much better these days (though not great), I felt bad for passing up those opportunities for experience.

The best thing I can tell you, d, is that practice makes perfect. I used to feel very awkward about talking to girls, too--it didn't help that I was playing videogames for hours on end with other dudes, and not being social. Just try baby steps. Initiate brief chats with girls you may see in public places. Don't be too concerned about getting phone numbers at first, just keep whittling away at your shyness. After you feel good with that, get to a point where you feel in control--where you can tease them, challenge them, etc. Soon, talking to attractive girls won't be a problem, but you do have to take proactive steps to build up your confidence.

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Whatever Happened To....

by Was New Boy in

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since i have been gone for three years...just wondering if anyone knows what happened to.... confession.

warlock.

farkel.

SirNose586

What's up? The usual...schoolwork, work, social life...it ain't a bowl of cherries at the moment, but things are on the upward path.