dance like no one is watching.
we convince ourselves that life will be better after we get married, have a baby, then another.
then we are frustrated that the kids aren't old enough and we'll be more content when they are.
This set me in mind of when i was leaving a hospital. My brother 36 had just died, nothing stopped as i walked through the corrido,r tears streaming down my eyes. Nothing stopped, this for me was one of those moments when i knew life is to be enjoyed , even in tough times, we are confronted by mortaltiy. Little did know how butal life can be , on the eve of his funeral, my beautiful cousin, 35 lost her fight life. Life is beautiful.
Regards David
or should i say goodbye folks.
my posting days on xjw sites are over.. thanks to everybody for making this place so vibrant, informative and at times invigorating.
an special thanks of course to simon and angharad, of whom too many expected too much and who, despite our differing viewpoints at times, have been trustworthy friends to me.
Hi Hs
I will miss you, the way you challenge people to think is important . When we no longer challenge ourselves and others progress is slower.
I know you like music
so here goes
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_VrX-gAr5sA&feature=related
I wish you well
Regards David
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of this concept for a forum.
seems to me that the driving force behind a lot of bitching at this place is being banned by moderators.
what would you think of a forum where reputations are earned through a point system, and if enough negative rep was earned an automatic banning took place?
I think the sucess is combination of chat and infomation plus vigorous and rigorous debate.
I came here even after long since leaving the wts. I found this site helped me put into place some issues i had, both doctrinal and personal. The information i gained across the broad spectrum ot posts and threads was useful to me.
I also do like the socail side and have made some real life friends here.
One key element here is that there are quite divergent posters with thier differing views.
On a personal note i dislkie the rudeness of some posters, and either tell them or ignore them
A point system is by nature subjective, and as Jackie has pointed cliques are inevtiable
Regards David
dear fellow gourmands,.
i have completed the polishing off of a sizeable portion of fettuccine, smothered with an ordinary tomato sauce including ground beef, lottsa herbs, extra virgin olive oil and topped with grated romano and chopped italian parsely.. therefore, i am in a state complete and utter satisfaction.
what foods - dishes - feed your soul as well as your belly?.
Fruit - Cherries , or Lyches are favourite. Peanuts as well.
Regards David
Before your parents
My brother was 36 - too young
Mu cousin a week after hiim - too young
Both gone 15 year ago
It does change you, life is short enjoy and participate
Regards
David
well, we made it past the 3 million post mark ... what a huge milestone - it makes it one of the largest discussion forums on the internet!.
a big thank you to everyone who posted on this site, shared a little bit of themselves with us or just said 'hi' along the way.. thank you for making this place rock and kick ass!.
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I concur with Zero
However i do appreciate the generosity of you and the other people who work on here
Regards and Thanks
David
there is a training program in the c.i.a.
and f.b.i.. you tell an interrogator 3 things about yourself.
one them has to be a lie.. if they can tell which statement is the lie, you flunk.. .
HS
I reckon 2 is a lie
David
i posted this on the apostafest section but thought i would reach a bigger audience here.
i live and study in london.
i've been on the site for a little bit now and i think it's awesome....a bit addictive actually,but anyways i would love to meet real people as well.
Just North of London
David
i am mature adult and have been living with a j.w.
for the past 3.5 years.
when we meet he was not practicing has not practice for some few years.
Hi Speckles
Welcome to JWD, you will i am afraid find this a hard road.
I was a jw for 20 y and left 10 y ago. the jW belief systwm is sadly mostly about control ,and irrespective ot what is said they are very disrespecful of the religion of others. If he does not respect your beliefs how will he respect you as a person ? My wife of 30 y and i are now parting because of my leaving the wts, it is sad,. Many on this site are married to people who are JW.s some make it alot do not.
The keys to succeed appear to be good communication and respect for the beliefs of each other.
I wish you well . Regards David
i like anniversaries - i think it is fascinating to look back at a certain date and remember.. so in honour of my first year on jwd, i look back.... a year ago today, i was sitting in the little shop i owned, waiting for customers that didn't come.
i was bored and when i am bored i eat, and google.
i had been googling jehovah's witnesses and lurking a bit on this site and on that particular day, with a pounding heart and sweaty palms, i joined the forum and posted my story.
Hey Princess,
Glad things mostly working out for you.
Happy Anniversary to you
David
