Posts by crmsicl

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Next blog post is up

by JeffT in

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this one is about my writing.. .

http://pathologicallyintellectual.blogspot.com/.

crmsicl

Enjoying your journey. Looking forward to more.

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as most know, it's that time of the year when the jws go out 'in force' and bang on doors trying to leave their litter-ature for the memorial - aka 'memorial invite'.. this morning (saturday), i was at the local coffee shop - which is normal for me.

my wife was at home chilling on the sofa, in her nightie.. i got a text message around 9:30-ish saying that jws had been at our house.. when i got home, my wife said she was sitting on the sofa when she heard a light 'tap tap' on the door.

we have a doorbell.

crmsicl

I didn't get an invite yet. They have been coming once a year since we left 4 years ago. Last year we didn't answer. If they're going to come today would be the day. I ran into a couple yesterday, Saturday. We were pseudo friends with them over the years. We were on a walk at a popular location in my area and my husband had dropped off behind me to use the restroom while I kept walking. They had to have seen me first as they were nonchalontly turning toward the parking lot. I called out loudly and cheerfully: Hello-o-o 'Sally and Norman'. She turned to look at him to avoid me while he casually turned around and said "Hello, How are you?" I kept up my pace because I just wanted to say Hi and replied "Good, How are you guys". But no answer and I was continuing my stride.

So I'm wondering if my friendly gesture will induce a visit. I hope we can get out of here soon. We have plans to meet our son, dil, and grand child for a special occasion. They are missing the meeting for our rendezvous. yay.

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JGnat Says Hi

by jgnat in

i have been wandering around the board for a while now, and have decided it is time to contribute a bit of my history.

i have described my involvement with the witnesses as being from the outside looking in.

my sweet honey has been trying for two years to get reinstated.

crmsicl

I enjoyed getting to know you better.

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Declined Memorial Invitation, Stating, "I Would Feel Like a Hypocrite."

by rubadubdub in

i have lunch monthly with my only friend left in the borg.

today was the day, so i have been reading the threads on planting seeds and asking questions in preparation.

we talked for about two hours.

crmsicl

what painful experiences we are made to endure. Thank you. I think you were as gentle but as pointed as you could be with someone like that.

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bye

by Hortensia in

pontoon's topic "an old friend" was nice.

i thought of my best friends when in the org.

and sent one final email:.

crmsicl

I knew as soon as I saw it that Hortensia wasn't saying goodbye.

But one thing confused me. Was e-mail around 20 years ago? I remember we had a Commador 64 but just don't remember when email started up. I guess I just started using it later than most.

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Another Rant by Whathehadas

by whathehadas in

i try to be a positive person but sometimes i just can't help myself.

the other day, i was looking at tv and this show was on mtv.

the show was called, "when i was 17".

crmsicl

You can become bitter or become better.

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Tips for my Job interview today

by whathehadas in

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i got a interview for today a few days ago.

the interview is for orkin, a pest control company.

i haven't had a interview in a while and hopefully i don't get nervous.

crmsicl

What are your weaknesses? Say: I care too much and sometimes get taken advantage of. (just a thought)

When I got my first part time job in high school. One of my teachers said to be confident. When the interviewer comes in smile and shake his hand.

When I got the job (at a shoe store) my boss told me later I got the job because when he walked in I stood up, smiled and shook his hand.

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Argh! Fading on hold?

by Gypsy Sam in

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i think i picked a bad time to fade so fast.

suggestions?

all this happened in 48 hours.. a. had a message today looking for our time, since november.

crmsicl

Just noticed this too. Glad you're still with us. It's good to get ideas as to planning the exit strategy. Lots of good suggestions here already, especially playing up the stressed, depressed, etc mode, elders are tired of dealing with that.

The ball is in your court, you have the power now that you know the manipulation behind the curtain. Remember that when someone tries to play the heavy hand. Do whatever you can to safeguard your cherished relationships. You will have to be cunniing. Play by your rules now.

That elder who told you that you weren't following procedure by texting him your time and you gave him a smart answer. Well, if he calls you on it, just say something like you know Br Jerk stress can cause a person to react in different ways.

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Escape from the Watchtower Part I on my blog

by JeffT in

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http://pathologicallyintellectual.blogspot.com/.

crmsicl

Keep writing. I love a good story.

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New Girl

by Gypsy Sam in

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hope everyone is having a lovely day.

i ended up here after spending the past few months researching jw, without the blinders on.

i was a born-in, baptized as a teen, pioneered out of high school for a couple years (turning down a 4 year scholarship).

crmsicl

We did a very fast fade too. For about the first month we woke up every morning saying "wow". Such a heavy weight was lifted. We weren't hounded because they thought we just needed some time to recover from the swift kick my husband had received. They really liked us and thought we'd be back and of course we used that to our benefit. When we didn't show up at the memorial they had to have figured we wouldn't be back.

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