so it's january 1 and i want to lose ten pounds in ten weeks.
i've been on a diet for a year and a half and have lost 130 pounds.
weight loss has slowed down, so i need more focus and more exercise.
Good for you!
I burn between 1500-2250 calories a week in my exercise classes. I was so hungry that I was endulging in massive amounts of sushi and it was counteracting all of the exercise I was doing, as well as breaking my wallet. I finally had the Dr. put me on a prescription appetite suppressant. So far, I can't tell a difference in my appetite, but I'll keep you posted.
personally i am a agnostic with a complete rejection of a personal god.
without the concept of salvation my belief structure states that when i die, very likely that is it.
no amount of good or bad deeds will extend my life past the point of my death.
I believe this issue has been debated and questioned since the beginning of time. Life has a different meaning for everyone. The meaning is even different for me at different periods in my life. To waste time dwelling on the issue is a waste of the life itself, don't you think?
just wanted to check in and see how everyone's been doing.
i miss you guys.
Hey bigD! I hope you had a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
it's new year's eve where i live and i want to wish all of you peace and happiness in 2008!
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changeling (((((((((((((((((jwd)))))))))))))))))
I'm glad to see that I am not the only one who had a very rough 2007. I've heard that your 30s are supposed to be the best years of your life. If this year is any indication of what my 30s are going to be like, then I may consider being a test subject for a Cryogentic lab. Maybe I'll be able to meet Dr. Evil and Mr. Bigglesworth.
Thank you, changeling, for wishing us a happy 2008. I am determined that it will be.
well, happy new year to all of you, my friends here on jwd !
it should prove to be another rockin' and rollin' year here on jwd !
so, what do you hope to accomplish or take away in a beneficial way from posting on this board in 2008 ?
One of my JWD goals is to not let people get to me. If the thread and/or poster irritates me, I won't keep opening it to see the responses.
I am going to use my 2008 posts to encourage others here to let go of their anger and bitterness. I hope people will admire me as a person who successfully moved on w/ my life and finding my contentment/happiness after being raised as a JW.
i remember when 911 happened on the world trade center, a lot of people that were inactive or disfellowshipped starting showing up at the kingdom hall.
there was a lot of gossip about how a few people were confessing to the elders about sins committed inthe past.
it seems as though people were thinking it was armageddon time.
I remember when I was 14 the US declared war on Iraq. I would cry myself to sleep at night, afraid that the Great Tribulation was starting. It is sad that the WTS has children so scared that it is hard for them to sleep. Children should be the last ones to worry about what tomorrow will bring. Part of the joy of being a child is being carefree.
After 9/11, I was still attending meetings. I do remember making the comment to a friend that I was glad that my husband (now ex) and I had gone to the elders about things we had done before we got married. I didnt want Armegeddon to come w/o me being forgiven for my gross sins. Oh how naive I was...hee hee.
i was out of the truth and in a relationship for 4 years.
i didn't go to the meetings at all, my bf lived with me, and we celebrated holidays.
i never stopped believing the truth.
Regardless of your religious beliefs, JW or otherwise, you seem very preoccupied to find a significant other. Why can't you just enjoy your life as it is now? Enjoy being single and coming and going as you please. Enjoy your friends and being able to spend time w/ them whenever and wherever you want. Focus on your career, traveling, meeting new people, and experiencing the life you currently have. Men can smell neediness like dogs can smell fear. As soon as you are comfortable w/ yourself, as you are, you will find that the right guy will come along to complement, not complete you.
do you attempt to set a new years resolution or several?
in the past, i have not.
this year is different, i guess.
I'm right there w/ you, lonelysheep. Although, change the wine addiction to Excedrine PM. Another resolution is to quit being so soft and tender hearted. I have my own problems to tackle. I need to stop feeling like I need to help my friend's resolve theirs, too. They are grown adults and I am not a mommy.
Motto for 2008:
"When did this become MY problem?"
i found this an got a kick out of it...
http://crlwk.com/aboutme.aspx
Nice comment, Dexter.
after today i really have to tell you that it was so sweet to come here and see that i had something that someone likes.
i needed that.
i can say for everything you like, there is something in each one of you i am sure i see that i admire back and if not, i have not yet spent any time with you.
Sparky,
I gave coolhandluke my 1200th, and what was going to be my final post. However, when I saw that I got a mention in your project and that you miss me, I started crying and felt that you deserved a public thank you. 2007 has been one of the best and worst years of my life. I got completely over my bitterness toward the WTS and am stronger than ever. But, many of the situations that have made me the strong, independent woman that I have become were terribly taxing, emotionally and physically.
Thank you for remembering and caring about me. Not many people do.
Crissy
