Posts by Lost Diamond

I do think having been a JW has had a considerable impact on my personality. I don't trust people right off the bat, although I am friendly and personable. I like to watch them, especially to see how they treat others.

I do think that being a JW also taught me some good qualaties, and least in a biblical sense. There was a lot of hypocrisy, but there were some very good people that had good intentions.

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How many Rumors have you ever started?

by orangefatcat in

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ah rumors!

yes that delightful word, any story or a statement made without any proof that it is true.

how many of us have actually have started these little rumors?

Lost Diamond

I HATE rumors and gossip with a passion!!!!

I stay away from people that poke their nose into other people's business. I have a "to each their own" attitude. I like to know that a friend can confide in me and find me trustworthy; I value that very much. Trust is the epitomy of a true friendship or any relationship.

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Connie Chung

by Golden Girl in

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does anyone know what night she is showing the interview that was scheduled last thursday and was preempted?

it is supposed to be shown this week?.

it was the interview of michelle and jean kraus.

Lost Diamond

I think it was last week when I saw it....at least in was in the Portland area.

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How Do You Unwind?

by Scully in

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lately, i've found listening to my "simpsons" cds while i'm driving home from work to be very helpful in de-stressing.

they always make me laugh, and it's far less depressing than listening to the news on the radio while i'm driving.. i've also been known to have bubble baths by candle light with a good relaxing cd playing (i have one that's of thunderstorms which is one of my favorites).

glass of wine optional.

Lost Diamond

I go for a walk, visit fun-loving friends, go dancing, or drive myself to the beach when my kids are gone visiting their father.

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My illustration web site is finally done.

by seven006 in

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with working on client's projects and playing on this board i finally squished in some time in to finish my site.

it isn't anything fancy with animations and shockwave magic shooting all over the place like i have done in the past.

it is simple, clean, and straight forward boring html.. the work is just a small portion of what i have done over the last year or so.

Lost Diamond

Dave,

I have to say I am very impressed! You are very talented!

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WHAT TYPE OF PERSONALITY DO YOU HAVE?

by minimus in

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what type of personality do you really have?

do you have the same personality in person that you do on-line?

some of us here seem to be rather private and others appear to be very good at communication.

Lost Diamond

I tend to read through this board, more than participate it in. I do better at one to one conversations. I think I'm shy (some don't agree), but once I feel comfortable with somebody I feel more myself. People who I spend more time with, which is at my place of employment, tell me I'm a very personable and approachable person.

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DO U BELIEVE IN LIFE AFTER DEATH?

by Mary in

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even though we were all raised with the firm doctrine that absolutely nothing happens to you after death, (except for those baptized before 1935 of course), does anyone here think that maybe something does happen after we die?

i've seen some programs about people that have reported having near death experiences.

while this doesn't offer proof, i find it very strange that one individual, during her nde, repeated a conversation she heard on an entirely different floor in the hospital while she was clinically dead.

Lost Diamond

I'm not too sure what do believe either. I would like to believe there is more after death. I have never liked the idea that we simply cease to exist, so part of me clings on to the idea....what if.

You know the feeling you get when someone is watching, and you turn and nobody is there? I've wondered if that is connected to the phenomenon of a being's energy or presence.

I guess I would like to believe that perhaps there is "something" that is rooting for us and cheering us on, trying to steer us in the right path so we don't fall so hard.

This may sound a little "whoo-whoo" to some, but I'll admit the thought does cross my mind.

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I MAY HAVE HIT BOTTOM

by BONEZZ in

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i thought i'd hit it several times before...as i have been thru the divorce over the past couple of years...lost all my so-called friends...lost my belief in what i thought was the "truth"....and now my own loving daughter, being the good little dub she is has told me she doesn't want me to walk her down the aisle at her wedding.

she told me today at lunch.

i almost threw up.

Lost Diamond

Bonezz,

I can't express the hurt that I feel for you more than all the friends here have. My heart goes out to you....truely. Hang in there!