it may be a little early for this, but i am kind of new to all these things.......... so what are your new year's resolutions??
here are mine: get fit, get organized, and to see some of my life goals acheived this year.
last year i dedicated the year to having some fun, giving myself time off since just leaving the borg.it was all good , but now i am ready to not just work on clearing my mind, but healing my body as well.
countrygirl......you make me laugh! LOL......I love your list!
My resolutions are:
i have already gotten an email from someone stating that their gift arrived safely in the mail.
i thought it would be nice to start a thread where we can post what we got (for those nosey like me who want to know!
) and a thank you.. as for me, i haven't even begun yet!
Let's make them wait a little longer, searchin! Since delivery is set for this weekend, I by no means want to spoil the suprise!
last nite in chat i had a good time talking about different weight loss strategies and exercise.
i am trying to get myself in shape ,start walking and my diet is in need of a major overhaul.
what do you think is the best way to get in shape?
So I guess this means that you don't want any home made hot fudge sauce, eh? Sorry dede......just looking out for you, hon! lol
I remember when I use to go out dancing w/my ex all the time. Hours of frantically moving my body on the dance floor.....I was thinner back then. I am not much for "excercise".....yikes, the word makes me cringe. But I can still put on a cd and frantically dance around. Best part is, I don't have to put on my good clothes and makeup anymore!
several times we have voiced our feelings as to who is the smartest poster.
but how about the most caring and understanding poster.
who shows true empathy for others and their problems.
I am recalling a time when I was in chat w/two fine fellows from the board.....I was having a terrible day and these guys listened and offered their 2 cents and I tell you what, their kindness made an impact on me.
Thank you onacruise and hillbilly. I don't know if you remember that day, but I sure did.
several times we have voiced our feelings as to who is the smartest poster.
but how about the most caring and understanding poster.
who shows true empathy for others and their problems.
viv....you are the "hot" one.....so no complaining! LOL Let us "nice" ones have our chance, k?
Wow......got my name mentioned a few times.....thanks guys! What a nice thing to say!
i have already gotten an email from someone stating that their gift arrived safely in the mail.
i thought it would be nice to start a thread where we can post what we got (for those nosey like me who want to know!
) and a thank you.. as for me, i haven't even begun yet!
oh ladies, if you only knew what I know!
at some point most all ex-jws lived a double life within the organization.
whatever happened to make each of us change our views toward the religion few went straight to the elders and spoke openly and candidly about their feelings.
we put on the act for a while before we stopped going or got caught in our evil deeds or thoughts and were removed.
My decision wasn't about following the rules of a church but being honest with my family. Granted, my family has no business knowing everything that I do in my life, but as regards to a major life change in regards to beliefs (especially when parents continue to preach the "truth" ) I needed to be honest. For me, I couldn't idly sit by and listen and keep my beliefs and comments to myself.
But that is me......and my course of actions certainly isn't right for every person. To each their own. When I left, I admit, I could have handled things differenty. Let's just say, everyone heard the door slam when I left. The years have mellowed me out some and I would probably handle things a little more gentler than I did at age 18.....but still, it is a decision that I never regret. Granted, I suffered a lot of immediate pain, but in the long run, my life is much sweeter than if I had kept quiet.
Standing up for what I believed was right gave me a sense of integrity. I know that I can handle anything that comes my way and am no longer afraid to speak my mind and express my convictions. And, I want nothing to do with such an organization. Nothing.
Guess I am a no-nonsense kind of person. What you see is what you get. Open and honest.....and very selfish (in a good way ) I teach my children to be the same way.
Edited by - scootergirl on 12 December 2002 10:27:58
i have already gotten an email from someone stating that their gift arrived safely in the mail.
i thought it would be nice to start a thread where we can post what we got (for those nosey like me who want to know!
) and a thank you.. as for me, i haven't even begun yet!
I happen to know (heard from a lil' elf) that Lady Lee's is on its way.
Now, pass that hot cocoa! LOL
i already posted this in another post but i thought it would be nice to have a thread just for everyones trees.
here is mine.
edited to ad a pic of nicole and manuel in front of the tree.
Kids and Christmas....nothing better, nothing sweeter. I personally love it when they believe in Santa Claus. My little guy is only 3 and Santa is very real to him. It is a time of innocence and magical wonder.
I was sad when my oldest "discovered the truth" about Santa.....and I think this will probably be the last year for my middle boy to still believe. But to see my oldest "play along" with the santa fantasy with her younger brothers is very heartwarming.
at some point most all ex-jws lived a double life within the organization.
whatever happened to make each of us change our views toward the religion few went straight to the elders and spoke openly and candidly about their feelings.
we put on the act for a while before we stopped going or got caught in our evil deeds or thoughts and were removed.
Isnt a person much happier and healthier when they stand up and speak honestly about their feelings on such a matter?
I can't speak for anyone else, but for me......that is a yes. I will not and did not lead a double life. Being true to myself was/is very important. Unfortunately, my honestly brings/brought many consequences that I have learned to live with. But in the end, being able to live with myself was more important.
