I can't really say that it brought out the worst in me but I can't say it brought out the best in me. I don't think I was ever me when I was a JW. I was raised in the religion and never allowed to be a real person. I had to live up to standards set in front of me. I feel like I am finally free to be me and that is why I am so happy to be out. I know if it had brought out the best in me why would I be here? Wouldn't I still be a Witness? I am here because something made me wonder about my inner self and happiness.
Scarlet
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Did being a witness bring out the best or worst?
by freedom96 ina person years ago made a comment to me, about witnesses.
they said that in their opinion, being a witness brought out the extreme in a person.. for example, if they were untrusting, they would trust less.. if they were vindictive by nature, they would become more hateful and vindictive.. if they were kind and loving, they would even be more so.. basically, whatever type of person they were, being a witness would intensify that persona.. have you found that to be true?
maybe you knew someone before they came a witness.
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Christmas gift ideas??? Help???
by Mulan ini have two teenage grand daughters, 14 and 17. they are both very beautiful (not just saying that) and the younger one is extremely popular in school, and has dark hair and blue eyes.
the older one is tall, long blonde hair, blue eyes, and works at an espresso stand, and is a junior in high school.
both are very trendy girls.
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Edited by - Scarlet on 22 November 2002 23:14:23
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Christmas gift ideas??? Help???
by Mulan ini have two teenage grand daughters, 14 and 17. they are both very beautiful (not just saying that) and the younger one is extremely popular in school, and has dark hair and blue eyes.
the older one is tall, long blonde hair, blue eyes, and works at an espresso stand, and is a junior in high school.
both are very trendy girls.
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Scarlet
Every girl loves clothes. Hip Hugger Jeans from Express with the sand colored dress looking top with one of their all too cool belts that they have. Express is a great store. Forever 21, Reference. The big belts that tie on the side are so popular right now and so cute that is a must have.
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Xmas xchange present(s) arrived safely........
by scootergirl ini 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!
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Scarlet
I mailed out my gift today.
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Ozzie's Weekend Poll #26
by ozziepost ini read the news and i feel like i need some "light relief".
how's your weekend going?
mrs ozzie and i are just sitting down with some very exotic espresso coffee (you what that means, mulan!
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Scarlet
All of the above for me too.
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Favorite XMas Foods and Drink
by blondie inwhat do you look forward to?.
tom and jerries?.
egg nog.
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Scarlet
Wow everything sounds wonderful. I want christmas food now.
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Going in service on holidays
by dsgal in.
remember how embarrassing it was to show up at someone's door on a holiday?when i was a teenager i went out with a very zealous pioneer sister on christmas day.we worked an upscale neighborhood of town and of course all the servants were off so they would answer the door themselves.i rang one doorbell and a lady came to the door and i could see her family inside sitting in chairs in a circle opening gifts.they all looked at me to see who in the world was calling on christmas,i suppose.i gave my presentation with a red face and she just looked at me and said"don't you know today is christmas?
"how embarrassing is that?so glad i don't have to do that anymore.
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Scarlet
I hated going out on christmas day when I was little. When I was about 9 I started refusing to go on the holidays. I would tell my parents let the people have their holiday, I am not going.
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Favorite Recipe for Thanksgiving
by orangefatcat ini have many favorite recipes and i thought we could get as many recipes as we could and maybe have enough to compile a recipe booklet.
one of my favorites is my stuffing .
1 loaf of any bread that you like sometimes i mix different breads an buns the bigger the tuurkey the more the bread so you would make it more.
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Maple Syrup Candied Yams
1 1/2 cups Maple Syrup
1/4 cup butter
4 Cans drained Yams
1 can crushed pinneapple
2 cans drained manderian oranges
1 pkg mini marshmallows
mix every thing but the marshmallows put in a 13x9 pan and bake uncovered for 25 minutes or hot and bubbly then add marshmallows and bake for 10 minutes until golden brown.
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How Big is Your ..........?
by orangefatcat inwell now that i have your attention, just how big is the turkey your going be serving for thanksgiving?
and what do you serve with it?
name your favorite side dishes.
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Scarlet
On thanksgiving day we are going to my husbands grandparents, On friday I am making a 10 pound turkey for my husband's mother, and on Saturday we are going over to my cousins for a turkey dinner. I think I will be Turkey'd out by the time thanksgiving is over. I am making deserts for the two parties I am going to I decided on Pumpkin pie, Sweet Potato Pie, and Boston Cream Cheesecake.
On Friday We will make the following side dishes:
Green Bean Caserole (So Yummy)
My husbands famous Apple Sasuage Stuffing
Creamed Spinach
Maple syurp candied yams (Excellent Recipe If you would like it e-mail me, I never liked candied yams til I found this recipe)
Mashed Potatoes with homemade gravy
Cranberry Sauce
Biscuits
Sweet Potato Pie
I have been looking at recipes on foodtv.com and will probably come up with a couple more things to make. Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday to cook for.
Edited by - Scarlet on 17 November 2002 16:32:1
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When to put up Christmas decorations?
by Simon in.
the kids are very keen on having a christmas tree and some decorations.. is there any date these are supposed to go up or are we going to look really silly having it up mid november ?
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The church across the street from my house has already been decorated for christmas. I say go right ahead and make you kids happy. No opening the gifts until christmas day though.