I'm too passionate now to feel the alternative of negativity but I guess you can still feel a lot without having been dragged down by it..so yes
If you love your neighbor as yourself the old fashions ways and practice justice and are tactful you really can't be living in sin can you??
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I think the perception of sin is subjective, and relative. Years ago, a woman who I considered a friend became a born-again Christian and despite my being a good person overall, repeatedly accused me of being a sinner for living with my now-husband before we were married.
We are no longer friends.
Is it easy to pare down "friends" over time? ie, less tolerance for the out-and-out judgments of others?
Yes, I think so. The older you get, the less time you seem to have. I know that I don't want to waste the precious time I do have with "friends" that judge me. I want to hang out with people that support me, make me laugh, care about me, are real with me without passing judgement. It's okay if you don't always agree with me, but just acknowledge that people have different views and are entitled to their opinions. Variety is the spice of life.
Do you play any card games and if so which ones?
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Amen to variety and its many flavors!
I used to play Texas Hold'em, online only. Lost some, won some. It was a blast but I'm over it.
With issues, yes there are some that are black and white... However, with age and experience, some of my views have started to become a bit more grey. There are always 3 sides to every story...
What is the most exciting thing you have done this year?
Driving 10,000+ miles to see Pearl Jam tour around is definitely up there. I've had some great roadtrips. I've covered most of the country except Hawaii and Alaska. Definitely want to get to Alaska at some point. I miss being on the road, you can do some real living out there.
Do you mind being alone?
Worcester1 13, Worcester2 13, Hartford 13, San Diego 13, Los Angeles1 13, Los Angeles2 13 Trieste 14, Vienna 14, Gdynia 14, Leeds 14, Milton Keynes 14, Denver 14 Central Park 15 Fort Lauderdale 16, Miami 16, Tampa 16, Jacksonville 16, Greenville 16, Hampton 16, Columbia 16, Lexington 16, Philly1 16, Philly2 16, NYC1 16, NYC2 16, Quebec City 16, Ottawa 16, Toronto1 16, Toronto2 16, Fenway1 16, Fenway2 16, Wrigley1 16, Wrigley2 16
hedonist
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Yes! We adore Blind Melon, and so bought their first (only?) album when it came out. Not bad at all, just didn't connect with it enough to search out more of their music.
Yes! We adore Blind Melon, and so bought their first (only?) album when it came out. Not bad at all, just didn't connect with it enough to search out more of their music.
Are you a fan of Blind Melon?
Looks like Unified Theory has 2 albums now. I've never listened to either album, but I've always loved their song "Wither" off of the first album. Lead singer has a pretty neat voice. So... My 6 degrees of Kevin Bacon connection to that band is that I went to grade school with the lead singer's younger sister. He was always competing in battle of the bands. I went to a birthday party in the 8th grade and his band was playing there..... I just listened to "Wither" again, I still like it.
I just gave those two songs a listen. They sounded pretty good. I never noticed it until now, but his voice kind of reminds me of Geddy Lee in a weird sort of way...
I'm not as surprised, but more annoyed with my reactions sometimes... Sometimes when I get really angry I start to shake so bad that my knees give out and I have to sit down. It's hard to get your point across when your falling down.
Have you ever been so angry that you've felt your adrenalin pulse in the veins of your wrists?
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I can see the Geddy tie-in, though I did think they were trying to go for a Hoon-like voice.
Your answer - I believe I mentioned at some point we have some likenesses. Your reaction can be added to the mix. Several situations trigger that in me and the more familiar that feeling becomes, the more I want to rid myself of it.
My answer - it's more like an all-out adrenaline surge, generously dispersed throughout my body, then mind...or vice versa. Such fun.
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Yes I was an empath especially when I was a toddler,,,but I got stronger and a little more numb and relaxed now but are you an empath...
Just how I am. I'd rather feel too much than nothing.
Would you prefer numbness over the alternative?
If you love your neighbor as yourself the old fashions ways and practice justice and are tactful you really can't be living in sin can you??
We are no longer friends.
Is it easy to pare down "friends" over time? ie, less tolerance for the out-and-out judgments of others?
Do you play any card games and if so which ones?
I used to play Texas Hold'em, online only. Lost some, won some. It was a blast but I'm over it.
Are you a good face-to-face bluffer?
I'm great at bluffing during a game... any game. However, in life, people can see right through me. I wear my emotions on my sleeve.
Do you have to mentally prepare yourself for tough conversations or do you just let your emotions handle it all?
To your question, I'm somewhere in the middle (as usual - forty or more shades of grey).
Are there some things / issues that are completely black-and-white for you?
With issues, yes there are some that are black and white... However, with age and experience, some of my views have started to become a bit more grey. There are always 3 sides to every story...
What is the most exciting thing you have done this year?
You?
members...highlight of my year.
Is there a roadtrip in your life that stands out?
Do you mind being alone?
Trieste 14, Vienna 14, Gdynia 14, Leeds 14, Milton Keynes 14, Denver 14
Central Park 15
Fort Lauderdale 16, Miami 16, Tampa 16, Jacksonville 16, Greenville 16, Hampton 16, Columbia 16, Lexington 16, Philly1 16, Philly2 16, NYC1 16, NYC2 16, Quebec City 16, Ottawa 16, Toronto1 16, Toronto2 16, Fenway1 16, Fenway2 16, Wrigley1 16, Wrigley2 16
How many states have you been to?
counting, counting......
NV, WA, OH, NY, NJ.
Fuck! Five
How many countries have you been to?
And how many countries have you visited?
Agreed.
I've been to 19states, just feels like I may have seen more.
I thought the original question was how many countries have you visited.
In that case 12.
Do you like to travel outside your country?
What is the best thing(s) about where you live?
your fav conspiracy theory??
Prague Krakow Berlin 2018. Berlin 2022
EV, Taormina 1+2 2017.
I wish i was the souvenir you kept your house key on..
If you could live in any period of time throughout history other than your own, when/where would it be?
Most exotic food you've eaten?
Columbus-2003
Cincinnati-2006
Columbus-2010
Wrigley-2013
Cincinnati-2014
Lexington-2016
Wrigley 1 & 2-2018
Do you like the Grateful Dead?
Trieste 14, Vienna 14, Gdynia 14, Leeds 14, Milton Keynes 14, Denver 14
Central Park 15
Fort Lauderdale 16, Miami 16, Tampa 16, Jacksonville 16, Greenville 16, Hampton 16, Columbia 16, Lexington 16, Philly1 16, Philly2 16, NYC1 16, NYC2 16, Quebec City 16, Ottawa 16, Toronto1 16, Toronto2 16, Fenway1 16, Fenway2 16, Wrigley1 16, Wrigley2 16
Ever heard of the band Unified Theory?
Are you a fan of Blind Melon?
What have you listened to recently that you haven't listened to in a long time?
2016: Lexington and Wrigley 1
Same question...
Trieste 14, Vienna 14, Gdynia 14, Leeds 14, Milton Keynes 14, Denver 14
Central Park 15
Fort Lauderdale 16, Miami 16, Tampa 16, Jacksonville 16, Greenville 16, Hampton 16, Columbia 16, Lexington 16, Philly1 16, Philly2 16, NYC1 16, NYC2 16, Quebec City 16, Ottawa 16, Toronto1 16, Toronto2 16, Fenway1 16, Fenway2 16, Wrigley1 16, Wrigley2 16
Do you have a 6 degrees of Kevin Bacon with anyone we might know?
(and I love Cessna and California)
Ever be surprised by an emotional reaction of yours?
I just gave those two songs a listen. They sounded pretty good. I never noticed it until now, but his voice kind of reminds me of Geddy Lee in a weird sort of way...
I'm not as surprised, but more annoyed with my reactions sometimes... Sometimes when I get really angry I start to shake so bad that my knees give out and I have to sit down. It's hard to get your point across when your falling down.
Have you ever been so angry that you've felt your adrenalin pulse in the veins of your wrists?
Your answer - I believe I mentioned at some point we have some likenesses. Your reaction can be added to the mix. Several situations trigger that in me and the more familiar that feeling becomes, the more I want to rid myself of it.
My answer - it's more like an all-out adrenaline surge, generously dispersed throughout my body, then mind...or vice versa. Such fun.
Ever done an anonymous random act of kindness?