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  Non-JW Friends...

  by LDH in

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  when you were active, or if you still are, did you all maintain non-jw friendships?.

  i've always kept some close friends who weren't jws.

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  peaceloveharmony

  simon-

  we were making 'fiends' and all the time we should have been trying to make 'friends'.

  roflmao

  h

  Edited by - peaceloveharmony on 25 January 2001 15:31:46
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  Non-JW Friends...

  by LDH in

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  when you were active, or if you still are, did you all maintain non-jw friendships?.

  i've always kept some close friends who weren't jws.

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  lisa,

  So just to prove, there are good JWs and bad JWs and good 'worldly' people and bad 'worldly' people

  i totally agree with you on this point. this is something i'm trying to get my very active jw sister and parents to see.
  here's a little story:
  i had some jw friends that i really only got to see at conventions. the 3 girls had their own hotel room and i went over to hang out with them. they had worldly boys in their room and were smoking. and these girls always had parts at the conventions/assemblies. i was shocked--because even though i would do something like date a worldly boy and smoke, i couldn't believe these "good" jw girls had everyone so fooled. after i left the jws i told my mom about these girls--not to get them in trouble--but to show my mom that she needed to be more careful--i have three younger brothers--about what jws she let her children hang out with.

  just my two cents!

  love harmony

  Edited by - peaceloveharmony on 25 January 2001 13:13:26

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  Non-JW Friends...

  by LDH in

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  when you were active, or if you still are, did you all maintain non-jw friendships?.

  i've always kept some close friends who weren't jws.

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  peaceloveharmony

  when i was growing up my parents limited the time i spent with worldly kids. forntunately, i went to a small school and i am a talker so i made friends easily at school. the tough part was having to explain why i couldn't come over after school or go to the birthday party or sleep over etc. i think i went over to worldly kids houses 4 times in my entire childhood. i was also fortunate to have a few girls my age at my hall. one of my best friends to this day is a witness(inactive) that i've known forever. when i left the jws my worldly school friends became very important to me. i think one thing that kept them close to me is that i never witnessed to them. i think they also saved me from turning into a totally f'ed-up 17 yr old tasting freedom for the first time. (i was just mildly f'ed-up for about 1 yr or 2) they were and still are some of my best friends. i try to tell them often how much i appreciated their friendship when i felt so lost and cut off from everyone else i knew.

  when i have kids, i will stress to them the importance of the person and their heart---not what religion they practice.

  love harmony

  Edited by - peaceloveharmony on 25 January 2001 11:21:11
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  Who's seen their favorite bands in concert?

  by TearzaJoy in

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  come on i know noone can resist seeing their favorite bands in concert.

  don't hold against me but i plan on seeing the bsb boys in march...can't help it i go for those love songs :) so come on tell me which concerts you've been to.

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  Here is my list:

  phish--i've seen them 9 times over 4 years
  cake--two times
  moe.--two times
  eric clapton
  u2 and the pixies
  2 lallapalooza concerts--too many bands to name but a few i remember were: beastie boys, primus, ice cube, parliament, red hot chili peppers, smashing pumpkins, pearl jam...
  1 lillith fair--most rememberable act was the indigo girls and sarah mclaughlin
  Indigo Girls--at another venue--not lillith fair
  Tori Amos
  George Clinton and Parliament--at another venue--not lallapalooza
  1 horde festival--rusted root, natalie merchant and others, can't think of them right now
  i also see tons of local bands around minneapolis. two of my favorites are the big wu and taboot.
  i also go to at least two music festivals here in Minnesota or in Wisconsin a year which features tons of bands that aren't commerically popular. these include, the big wu, leftover salmon, sweet potato project and others.
  i think that's all!! all i can remember anyway. as you can see i love music and seeing music live is a must for me!

  and on feb 3 i'm going to see Tenacious D. anyone ever heard of these guys? they are hilarious!

  love harmony
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  Living A Lie

  by MoodyBlue in

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  i am sick of living a lie, yet afraid to change it.

  married to a man who refuses to listen, who would rather plug his ears and shout "nooooooo" is taking it's tole.

  i am afraid to speak my mind about my doubt, my thoughts, and what i'm learning, as i'm not ready to cross that point of no return.

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  moodyblue

  hang in there girl--things will work out, eventually. i don't know what else to tell you but know that you are not alone. you have all of us here that are wishing you the best and we are behind you 100%.

  ((((((HUGS))))))

  love harmony

  Edited by - peaceloveharmony on 19 January 2001 11:0:49
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  favorite bands anyone?

  by peaceloveharmony in

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  hey-i'm just starting this somewhat cheesy thread on favorite bands.

  here is my list:.

  phish.

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  hey waiting

  thanks for replying:)

  i forgot about queen. very good! and i agree with about the beatles. i like their later stuff better than their earlier more bubble gum music.

  love h
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  favorite bands anyone?

  by peaceloveharmony in

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  hey-i'm just starting this somewhat cheesy thread on favorite bands.

  here is my list:.

  phish.

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  peaceloveharmony

  hey-i'm just starting this somewhat cheesy thread on favorite bands.

  here is my list:

  Phish
  Grateful Dead
  Cake
  The Doors
  The Beatles
  Bob Dylan
  Snoop Doggy Dog
  Dr Dre
  The Fugees
  Wyclef Jean
  Bob Marley
  Madonna
  Prince
  Pink Floyd

  well that's all i can think of for now. i love lots of bands/artists. too many really to list. these are my all time favorites though.

  love harmony
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  Go LAKERS!!!

  by joel in

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  anybody ever talk sports around here!???.

  go kobe n shaqdaddy!

  caaan yoooou diiiig iiiiit!!!!.

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  I'm a sports fan and i say go t'wolves!! they had a tough off season with the death of malik sealy and the joe smith fiasco but we (my b-friend and i) bought season tickets and try to make it to every home game to cheer on Kevin Garnett and the wolves.

  what do you think about kg? do you think he is good, the next michael jordan? i think he is awesome. he has the best smile:)

  ok bye!

  love harmony

  ps--i am also a vikes fan and i just have to say--were the hell were they last sunday???????????????
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  Thanks For The Warm Welcome

  by RJB in

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  thank you one and all for the nice welcome after i posted yesterday.. i already feel like one of you.

  i am so sorry as i have read some of the other posts of so many people who have been hurt in deep ways by the brothers, and although i can understand that a little, i can't understand why more effort isn't made to try to correct the situtation.

  i could never undersatand why people were so concerned about going from house to house to visit someone who really doesn't want you there in the first place, and then neglect some brother or sister who whould really appreciate a friendly visit.

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  hi RJB and welcome!

  just some ideas on where and how to meet people:

  coffee shops
  bookstores
  library
  take a class on anything that interests you
  volunteer

  as a jw for so long, you were used to meeting people during jw functions, now you need to learn how the rest of the world meets others. get out and do stuff:) it can be a little terrifying at first but eventually you will find that it is fun striking up conversations with people when you are not trying to convert them or show them the truth. you end up having more "real" conversations. plus, if you end up taking a class or two, you'll learn stuff also!

  and a tip from a chick--we don't like to feel we are being hit on. i personally will talk to men i don't know if they treat me like i am a person. if they are just hitting on me, i ignore them. i have a boyfriend so i'm not looking for a man but i love a good conversation and have met quite a few cool people just by striking up a conversation. and take your time and date women. don't jump at the first woman who shows an interest and then stop trying to meet other women. meet lots of them!

  one more thing too--if you want to meet friends--these same places can help you do that too!

  i hope this helps!

  good luck:)

  love harmony

  Edited by - peaceloveharmony on 18 January 2001 15:39:42
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  better or worse??

  by peaceloveharmony in

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  hi-i have a question for everyone.

  i was just wondering if your life has improved since you've left the org?

  for me i left when i was 17, went to college, met a great guy who i live with now and have a ton of great friends.

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  Thinker's Wife,

  love is so important to find! i'm glad you have found true love.

  as for family--i just keep hoping that as time moves on things will get better. and you are so right---Never give up hope!

  thanks for replying:)

  love h

  Edited by - peaceloveharmony on 18 January 2001 12:17:34