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KingOfSiam
- FB LinkMaster -
USA
460 Posts |
 Posted - 07/26/2003 : 21:30:35
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| "I'll try anything once. Twice if I like it!" I live my life by this rule and it only brings fun and adventure - and alot of weird sexual experiences. |
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Dave Noisy
Minister of Chaos
Canada
4496 Posts |
Posted - 07/26/2003 : 22:12:27
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| Unfortunately, "treat others as you have been treated" is more of a reality.. |
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ingersoll
- FB Fan -
USA
85 Posts |
Posted - 07/26/2003 : 22:26:55
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my personal motto is so simplistic as to be almost retarded, but it seems to work for me. it is:
BE GOOD
be good. be good to others, be good to yourself.
Divine: "Kill everyone now! Condone first-degree murder! Advocate cannibalism! Eat shit! Flith is my politics, filth is my life! Take whatever you like!" |
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Visiting Sasquatch
= Cult of Ray =
USA
451 Posts |
Posted - 07/27/2003 : 08:12:20
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| It is better to remain silent and be thought a fool, than to open your mouth and remove all doubt. - Groucho Marx |
Edited by - Visiting Sasquatch on 07/27/2003 08:14:25 |
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therewererumours
* Dog in the Sand *
Ireland
1240 Posts |
Posted - 07/27/2003 : 10:01:46
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Originally posted by Dave Noisy
Unfortunately, "treat others as you have been treated" is more of a reality..
Too true 
"I'm so fucking awesome" - Har Mar Superstar |
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Brackish Girl
~ Soul Eater ~
Ireland
1750 Posts |
Posted - 07/27/2003 : 15:10:58
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'you can try the best you can, the best you can is good enough' is a nice one. though with radiohead you can never be sure about the amount of cynicisim in a line. i think his partner said it to thom, and i'm sure she was being sincere.
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Brackish Girl
~ Soul Eater ~
Ireland
1750 Posts |
Posted - 07/27/2003 : 15:12:11
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cynicism? i can't spell.
-Jessie |
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Cult_Of_Frank
= Black Noise Maker =
Canada
11687 Posts |
Posted - 07/28/2003 : 07:47:28
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Originally posted by Dave Noisy
Unfortunately, "treat others as you have been treated" is more of a reality..
That's a great line to complete the 'treat others as you'd like to be treated' line. Because it's so much easier and more tempting to do out of spite/revenge than to forgive and continue treating well. And it goes along with the whole 'bad parents raise bad children' thing, which thankfully isn't ALWAYS true but it certainly happens. |
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Carolynanna
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
Canada
6556 Posts |
Posted - 07/28/2003 : 07:58:20
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| I say that alot of the time people don't even realize that they treat others like they've been treated, its the whole lack of self awareness thing. People develop coping strategies (especially from your family of origin) and then they continue using them right into their adult life. The lack of self awareness comes when they don't even realize they are using them. What they don't realize sometimes is that these strategies cannot work forever, especially in your adult life. So the choice is to stay ignorant of yourself (and probably drive those around you away) or to try to figure yourself out. Thats my mom's whole point for my earlier quote. You can't get across the river if you don't walk through it. |
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Cult_Of_Frank
= Black Noise Maker =
Canada
11687 Posts |
Posted - 07/28/2003 : 08:36:55
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Yeah, people who really have no concept of who they are or how they treat others seem to exist in droves. Honest to goodness droves.
I suppose my take on the river analogy would be that there are a dozen ways to cross the river of life, but you only get your feet wet if you wade right in. Not really the same point, I suppose, but sort of the same idea of being absorbed by (and absorbing) life and making the most of it. I suppose if you're taking life in, then you can't be entirely lacking self-awareness. There. I tied it in. |
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ramona
"FB Quote Mistress"
USA
3988 Posts |
Posted - 07/28/2003 : 09:35:00
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Some days just commuting on public trans makes me want to cry. The lack of COMMON COURTESY (d'oh!) is just so sad, people push, walk in front of you, and act generally retarded as to the fact that we all have places to be and things to do that are important. Everyone has a story that is just as crucial to them as yours is to you. So basically I agree with you both, Carolyanna and COR!  |
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Cult_Of_Frank
= Black Noise Maker =
Canada
11687 Posts |
Posted - 07/28/2003 : 09:45:22
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If only the whole world was more curious... :)
Yeah, the whole 'fight to get on the train' thing is pretty sad, especially since there's usually another one in a minute or two. |
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ramona
"FB Quote Mistress"
USA
3988 Posts |
Posted - 07/28/2003 : 09:49:57
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| CURIOUSITY! Gawd. I must be tired. I fixed it. |
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Cult_Of_Frank
= Black Noise Maker =
Canada
11687 Posts |
Posted - 07/28/2003 : 10:06:21
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| It's Monday and it's early and WORK SUCKS. <ahem> No worries, Ramona, I understand completely. |
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Dave Noisy
Minister of Chaos
Canada
4496 Posts |
Posted - 07/28/2003 : 12:13:15
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Aye..people are unaware.
It's sorta like telling someone they've been brainwashed. They'll say 'no i haven't'. Well, duh. |
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Carolynanna
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
Canada
6556 Posts |
Posted - 07/28/2003 : 12:22:57
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I find it beyond frustrating because the vast majority of my family members have this problem and I can either a)agree with them and their ideas or just be quiet or else risk an all out war which you cannot win, its impossible (unnecessary stress/drama) or b) tell them to hit the road because I'm tired of pretending, which ends up feeling like selling out because there is no way to be myself around them.
What's a brutha to do? |
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Jettison
- FB Fan -
USA
228 Posts |
Posted - 07/28/2003 : 13:53:03
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quote:
Originally posted by Carolynanna
This is one my mama used to say, "you can't get to the other side of the river if you don't walk through it."
you should tell your mom about BOATS!
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Brackish Girl
~ Soul Eater ~
Ireland
1750 Posts |
Posted - 07/28/2003 : 13:58:22
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thats, really funny jettison.
-Jessie |
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speedy_m
= Frankofile =
Canada
3581 Posts |
Posted - 07/28/2003 : 14:00:22
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| that's (brief pause) an awkward sentence Jessie. |
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Cult_Of_Frank
= Black Noise Maker =
Canada
11687 Posts |
Posted - 07/28/2003 : 14:13:52
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| Mike, I see what you did there. |
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Carolynanna
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
Canada
6556 Posts |
Posted - 07/28/2003 : 14:14:58
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Ha ha,
charade you are. |
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mereubu
= FB QuizMistress =
USA
2677 Posts |
Posted - 07/28/2003 : 14:17:29
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quote:
Originally posted by Carolynanna
I find it beyond frustrating because the vast majority of my family members have this problem and I can either a)agree with them and their ideas or just be quiet or else risk an all out war which you cannot win, its impossible (unnecessary stress/drama) or b) tell them to hit the road because I'm tired of pretending, which ends up feeling like selling out because there is no way to be myself around them.
What's a brutha to do?
I have a colorful family of origin, to say the least, and what it really comes down to for me is how much time I have to spend with certain folks. If I limit my exposure, I can just shut up and be tolerant for a while, but it certain cases, I've had to revamp entire relationships. This has worked out pretty well, but it's an exhausting process. Oh, and ever since I quit smoking, everyone has had to deal with the "real me" whether they like it or not. If I don't get to sublimate with a smoke, then everyone else is gonna suffer, too.
Blah,blah,blah. Did the above make any sense? |
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Brackish Girl
~ Soul Eater ~
Ireland
1750 Posts |
Posted - 07/28/2003 : 14:18:28
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charade?
-Jessie |
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speedy_m
= Frankofile =
Canada
3581 Posts |
Posted - 07/28/2003 : 14:28:48
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Originally posted by mereubu
Blah,blah,blah. Did the above make any sense?
All of it made sense except the "charade" bit. Which you wouldn't think I hold you resposible for mere, but, here we are. |
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Brackish Girl
~ Soul Eater ~
Ireland
1750 Posts |
Posted - 07/28/2003 : 14:47:33
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...well, anyways...i'll see ya'll in two weeks. i'm off to LA tomorrow. bye.
-Jessie |
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Carolynanna
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
Canada
6556 Posts |
Posted - 07/28/2003 : 14:59:20
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Everytime someone says haha, I think "charade you are". Its a pink floyd tune called Pigs, you should check it out.
And mere that did make sense, my parents just happen to be getting divorced now and its not pretty, so I'm in the middle of a tug of war. I liked it better when I didn't see or hear from them so much or I think they cancelled eachother out sometimes. They're more annoying on their own. |
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