I am in Fresno currently but am moving to Monterey next month.......close enough, eh?
Also popped in to say WELCOME to Acapulco!
ShaunaC
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Kingdom Melodies Cassette No. 999999999........
by kimberly insad person that i am, i posted this yesterday, but the post seems to have self destructed....... anyway, if anyone posted to the other thread wants to re-post to this one it would be much appreciated.
alright, this is one of those what was your favourite questions:.
when you were a witness (or even if youre still reluctantly attached like me), did you have a favourite kingdom melody (why couldnt they just be called hymns by the way)?.
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ShaunaC
TR......lol!
We're Jehovah's Witnesses
We speak out in fearlessness
Ours is the God of true prophecy.....(high pitch no one can get to.....nevermind the fact it's not true)Can you play that on your guitar? After second thought...please don't! I already still can't get "Loyal Love" out of my head...thanks to Gopher & NameWitheld!!!
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Marijuana...should it be legalised?
by digderidoo inafter talkin in chat tonight....it has got me and a friend talkin about whether marijuana should be legalised.. my view...yes, .
i) who has the right to tell me what to do with my own body?.
ii) alcohol is a legalised drug....each year more deaths occur through alcohol abuse than marijuana usage.. iii) people smoke it anyway and the question is not bein addressed.. iv) it's great to get stoned!!!
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ShaunaC
Well, Dig, you knew I'd respond!
When I first met Nick 2 years ago, I learned within a few weeks of dating that he smoked pot. I told him that I would most definitely never try it. Of course, that didn't last long! Now I would much rather smoke anyday over taking in any alcohol. I feel no after affects from pot the next day. Besides, I believe alcohol does more damage to your liver than pot would ever do to your body.
Marajuana has been shown to be medically beneficial as well. I will often smoke when I have an upset stomach or when I'm having trouble falling asleep. My boyfriend too has asthma. Bad enough to have inhalers. His asthma has never been affected by weed.
As with everything, I believe it comes down to balance. Pot does NOT rule my life! If I never smoked another day, I would be absolutely fine. But I don't see any harm in it at all! And as long as I'm not hurting myself or anyone else, the choice should be mine.
My aunt has been waiting 30 years for marajuana to be legalized. I sure hope it gets done soon. I really see no reason why it shouldn't be on the same plane as alcohol or cigarettes.
Incidentally, I have never smoked cigarettes nor do I ever intend to. I believe cigarettes have more of an addictive power than weed.
HAPPY 420!!! (tomorrow)
Shauna
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Step Right Up! Virtual Spankings for April B-days
by unanswered inhappy b-day, harmony!
who did you have beheaded?
it's obvious that's what birthdays are all about.
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ShaunaC
Happy Belated Birthday.......to Harmony! Love ya girl!!!
Happy Pre Birthday to Riz & Dig!
I'm not an April baby, but I'll support my fellow Taureans (I'm May 14), especially my gal pals!!! (Welsh, you love that face don't ya!)
OK, nuff gooey stuff..........where's the booze!!!
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Kingdom Melodies Cassette #990
by kimberly inalright, this is one of those what was your favourite questions:.
when you were a witness (or even if youre still reluctantly attached like me), did you have a favourite kingdom melody (why couldnt they just be called hymns by the way)?.
i remember thinking they were ok as a young child, but that was until i got to secondary school and heard the other kids singing proper hymns in assembly, while i had to stand outside.
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ShaunaC
tergiversator, I love "Then they will know". Such a powerful sounding song! (yeah, right) Wasn't that one of those that the chorus was a question followed by the answer. In our hall, a few times, we would have the sisters ask the question and then the brothers would sing the answer part. I think there were a few songs we did that to occasionally. Anyone else ever have fun like that in your hall?
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Kingdom Melodies Cassette #990
by kimberly inalright, this is one of those what was your favourite questions:.
when you were a witness (or even if youre still reluctantly attached like me), did you have a favourite kingdom melody (why couldnt they just be called hymns by the way)?.
i remember thinking they were ok as a young child, but that was until i got to secondary school and heard the other kids singing proper hymns in assembly, while i had to stand outside.
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ShaunaC
That's it, Gopher! Now I've really got the song in my head.....
Loyal love, god is love..
I used to know the entire song by heart!
THANKS A WHOLE HECK OF A LOT!!!
Love ya, Gopher!
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Kingdom Melodies Cassette #990
by kimberly inalright, this is one of those what was your favourite questions:.
when you were a witness (or even if youre still reluctantly attached like me), did you have a favourite kingdom melody (why couldnt they just be called hymns by the way)?.
i remember thinking they were ok as a young child, but that was until i got to secondary school and heard the other kids singing proper hymns in assembly, while i had to stand outside.
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ShaunaC
LOL Gopher on that kids song!
My mom played the paino at the KH practically since I was born. I grew up hearing her practice the kingdon songs at our house. I was excited to get baptized at 12 so that I too would be allowed to play at the hall. The first time I did (I was barely 13 at the time) it was the opening song. I played almost perfectly until I began to play an extra verse! Everyone stopeed singing & I continued to play!!! Talk about mortifying to a 13 year old! I sat there during the opening prayer but ran to the bathroom crying as soon as I heard AMEN. I was so embarrassed, even though I had everyone coming up to me telling me how much they enjoyed me playing. They all told me that they would have sang another verse! lol I played one more time then decided I didn't like the pressure.
I've never been to another church and so have never heard traditional hymns. I definitely had/have my favorite kingdom songs, especially the ones I learned to play. Song No. 114 (know the number exactly but am not fully confident about the title) "God is Love". My absolute favorite! Got married to it! My mom played it so much for weddings. She learned to adapt the song so that each verse was a little different. By the time the bride walked down the song was so pretty (a lot of ad lib) and in an octave higher. I also love No. 178 (I think). Can't remember the name but it sounded very similar to "Somewhere in Time" (you know....with Christopher Reeve & Jane Seymour)
"Life Without End-At Last" is most definitely a funeral song. I could never understand how people could sing that at a funeral. Even when I would sing it at the kingdom hall I would get all choked up. One time someone wanted my mother to play it for their wedding. We were so disgusted....IT'S A FUNERAL SONG!!! Were they trying to say something about their marriage. Wonder if they are still together?
Anyway, around 1990, I believe, the Society said "no no" to using live music. So the hall sold the paino. Singing at the hall was never the same again with the cd's. Singing with mom was just so much better. Guess I got a little spoiled! My mom hated it too. She had played for years, even playing clarinet for the circuit & district assemblies back when she was a teen. I guess singing those kingdom songs were only tolerable & sounded halfway beauitful compared to traditional hymns if accompanied by live music!
Aahhhhh, the good ole' days!
Shauna
(Damn you.......now I'm gonna be humming "God is Love" all day!
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An update for y'all......
by LDH inhaving been an infrequent visitor at best over the past few weeks, thought i'd write and let you know how i'm doing.. first of all, let me say thank you to all of you who have written to make sure i'm ok.. i was hoping not to develop a pregnancy migraine, but i got it.
i had it for almost a month with eden, and it's going on three weeks now.
i have barely been able to keep up with work.
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ShaunaC
Hey girl! Glad you're feeling better.
Yes, I did get your message but I was out of town to San Diego for Easter. Sorry I haven't called you back. I wanna get together very soon. I've only got less than 2 weeks left at work & then off on vacation. If we don't get together before (which I hope we do), then definitely after I get back from Costa Rica. I won't be working so I'll have more time to meet whenever and for however long you like.
I'll give you a buzz later!
Shauna
P.S. Did you get a pic of the baby yet? YIPPEE
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My Exit
by Big Jim inmy name is jim,i have been in a slow but now i feel complete process of removing myself from the chains of mind control.. before i left i was a ministerial servant as well as a regular aux pioneer, i also had book study in my home along with sat.
morning field service.
unfournatley i was raised in the non-truth since i was 8 years old, i refused to get babtized as a youth because even then i felt like things were not like they really should be from a relegion that claims to have love among themselves as well as love for neighbor.. at the age of 16 i started to rebell against the non-truth with the result being that i did not want to be a witness i could not live in my loving witness parent household.
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ShaunaC
Hi Jim! Welcome!!!
I was deeply moved by your story. You have experienced a lot in your life that many of us could not even imagine. My thoughts are with you as you prepare to come forward with your family. I suggest going to freeminds.org. Under "True Stories" you will find an experience of an elder who helped his family reason and make their own decisions about the org. You will find it very beneficial as you prepare for your initial discussions.
I'm glad you found the forum. I have not been on for a very long time myself, but can already say without a doubt that all of the wonderful people here have helped me so much in my recovery. There are many very knowledgable people here in a variety of subjects......whether it be pyscological, historial, scientific, religious. I am thoroughly enjoying much of the time just sitting back and taking in all of the wisdom of others. I'm sure you will benefit as well.
So welcome, once again! I look forward to your posts and getting to know you!
Shauna
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HELLO? HELLO? "ALL" SIGN IN???????
by waiting insimon did away with the sex forum - so i must take the tradional route and post under "make new friends.
" how mundane!.
fyi ---- for all of us, please take the time to write a sentence or two about yourselves, and encourage new ones to do the same.
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ShaunaC
WELCOME, KD! Glad you found us. I look forward to your interesting posts!
Shauna