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CaroleeKaufold @CaroleeKaufold (1853) • United States 24 Mar 07

I have sent so many discussions out with mispelled words, I could blush

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TrappedGaijin Why? Adding a spell checker is only going to increase people's inability to spell correctly. Instead of worrying about whether a site should have something to check spelling, perhaps we should be more worried about the level of education given. Instead of...

6 May 07

kynni204 @kynni204 (2031) • United States 27 Apr 07

Is this prohibited in your culture. Would you be sentenced to death. Have you ever been attracted to someone outside your race. What would your parents say? Would your family disown you, never speak to you again? Would you respect...

dating other nationality

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TrappedGaijin I'm really amazed that it actually does matter still. I've always believed that race should never be a prerequisite to dating, marrying, or any type of relationship. There are so many other disqualifying factors when you add in religious beliefs and other...

28 Apr 07

djarkangel420 @djarkangel420 (50) • United States 25 Apr 07

I understand everyone is trying to make some money here, but I've seen a lot of...well...boring topics. Granted I'm not some genius that can magically write wonderful topics, but I'm also not pasting jokes just to increase my...

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TrappedGaijin Well, I will be fair and say that The Council was not the inception of Christianity, they were simply the guys who made up the "facts" about Jesus and pals, including but not limited to the time of his resurrection (mull that one over a couple of times).

28 Apr 07

djarkangel420 @djarkangel420 (50) • United States 25 Apr 07

I understand everyone is trying to make some money here, but I've seen a lot of...well...boring topics. Granted I'm not some genius that can magically write wonderful topics, but I'm also not pasting jokes just to increase my...

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TrappedGaijin I have to agree with you completely. It seems like even when people are trying to have intelligent discussions actual opinions are not welcome, only the same Christian drivel that's been spit out since the The First Council of Nicaea sat down with their wine...

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TrappedGaijin @TrappedGaijin (58) • United States 20 Apr 07

Granted, this is feeding my need for conversation some, but I've been wondering how often you feel like you're running out of good ideas for discussions. I know sometimes I'm worried about talking about something because my views...

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TrappedGaijin Okay, but what about when you just can't think of anything in the first place? There's nothing to forget and the blank computer screen just starts to get bigger and bigger in front of you. How about this one for you? What do you do when you can't remember...

28 Apr 07

djarkangel420 @djarkangel420 (50) • United States 27 Apr 07

Everyone has probably heard of them at some point in their lives, others probably still listen to them. Me, I'm starting to REALLY sick of them. At one point in my life I liked their music, mainly their early 80's stuff. The...

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TrappedGaijin Metallica should be banned from the radio till they get their heads out of their anal orifice. They should also be made fun of constantly for being the biggest sellout in musical history *are you reading this, lars?* Metallica is the band that every other...

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TrappedGaijin @TrappedGaijin (58) • United States 20 Apr 07

Granted, this is feeding my need for conversation some, but I've been wondering how often you feel like you're running out of good ideas for discussions. I know sometimes I'm worried about talking about something because my views...

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racheld @racheld (840) • United States 10 Apr 07

I love silver jewelry! I think it looks absolutely gorgeous with my skin color. Growing up, I wore a lot of gold jewelry, but after high school hit, it was all silver. I'm not even sure why I switched. I think it was because I...

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TrappedGaijin I feel that both have their place in my wardrobe. With dark colors, I contrast with silver jewelry, and in summery, white outfits gold is the way to go. Something about billowing white clothes and soft gold jewelry. Hehe, I'm so dated for my age.

10 Apr 07

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TeeandMe @TeeandMe (104) • United States 10 Apr 07

I'm very strict on what my children are allowed to say. And they know that they will be in trouble in they say a bad word. But how do you deal with it when a dirty word is in a song. The kids are not technically saying the...

children singing

cuss words

dirty words

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TrappedGaijin I've always believed that words are nothing more than just that. The more power given to them, the more intriguing they become. My mother's best advice to me was cursing is only a person's way of showing what a limited vocabulary they have.

10 Apr 07

mamasan34 @mamasan34 (6518) • United States 9 Apr 07

I was talking with a friend yesterday and we were discussing how kids are growing so much faster these days. My daughter is 12 and already has boyfriends at school. When I was her age, I was still a tomboy and running around...

parenting

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TrappedGaijin You know, I can't agree that entertainment really has all that much to do with children growing up too fast. When I was younger, my parents modified what I was and wasn't allowed to see. Our television was programmed to only play channels that were appropriate...

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CaroleeKaufold @CaroleeKaufold (1853) • United States 4 Apr 07

In the '40's, '50's and early '60's Brooklyn, was like a small home town. It didn't matter if you live over a store, in an apartment building or a single home. You felt safe and you knew everyone in the neighborhood. I lived...

growing up in brooklyn

poodle skirts

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TrappedGaijin It's funny just how much your reminiscing got to me tonight. I used to sit and listen to my Granda tell me stories about Detroit back in his younger days. He recently had a series of strokes and passed away, but he left me with the ability to cherish the...

10 Apr 07

TrappedGaijin @TrappedGaijin (58) • United States 10 Apr 07

It seems to be a documented phenomenon. Our children are growing up faster and faster every generation. Media blazes images of smart talking, precocious children. Clothing industries tailor their clothes skimpier and skimpier each...

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TrappedGaijin Hmm, that sounds so familiar. My younger sister fell into all of the pitfalls growing up. It was always a constant struggle to watch her fumble through her teenage years thinking she was a grown woman. I don't believe that gaining wisdom and growing up too...

10 Apr 07

TrappedGaijin @TrappedGaijin (58) • United States 10 Apr 07

It seems to be a documented phenomenon. Our children are growing up faster and faster every generation. Media blazes images of smart talking, precocious children. Clothing industries tailor their clothes skimpier and skimpier each...

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gypsylady28 @gypsylady28 (945) • United States 9 Apr 07

I was shocked recently when a teacher told me if we didn't push our children more in education that the United States would become a third world country. She also told me we were falling way behind the Chinese, Japanese, and...

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TrappedGaijin Har har. Japanese students are some of the most stressed out children. Most of them have to spend their entire day studying just to get into a decent school. The level of dropouts is exceedingly high and rising every year. If you do a Google search on "cram...

10 Apr 07

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TrappedGaijin @TrappedGaijin (58) • United States 29 Mar 07

Well, I'm not really sure this is alright to do on here, but I thought an introduction would nice. Hi, everyone. I'm just a stay at home mom who's going nuts through lack of socialization. So, where to find people to talk to?...

general

hello

intro

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TrappedGaijin Well, they say we are our own worst critic. I just feel so humbled by the welcome from everyone. :) I thought your avatar quite lovely. I have a thing for green. Congratulations on continuing your studies. May your mind bear many, uh, fruits!

10 Apr 07

Renhard @Renhard (3471) • Jamaica 19 Dec 09

I got a blackberry from abroad, orange was the carrier. it is now unlock. When i put my sim card in it, it is saying no service. When the radio is trying to turn on. It is saying time out. It is not connecting to the carrier in my...

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TrappedGaijin I got a blackberry from abroad, orange was the carrier. it is now unlock. When i put my sim card in it, it is saying no service. When the radio is trying to turn on. It is saying time out. It is not connecting to the carrier in my country. I tried everything...

19 Dec 09

Yonnutz @Yonnutz (53) • Romania 19 Dec 09

Hey everyone. A year ago i just got my first dog. Oh, i had dogs before, but this time was different, it was the first one who got into my heart. She was junst one moth old when i brought her home. it was love at the first site....

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TrappedGaijin Hey everyone. A year ago i just got my first dog. Oh, i had dogs before, but this time was different, it was the first one who got into my heart. She was junst one moth old when i brought her home. it was love at the first site. She is a hunting dor, pure...

19 Dec 09

TrappedGaijin @TrappedGaijin (58) • United States 29 Mar 07

Well, I'm not really sure this is alright to do on here, but I thought an introduction would nice. Hi, everyone. I'm just a stay at home mom who's going nuts through lack of socialization. So, where to find people to talk to?...

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TrappedGaijin Well, snow is pretty and all but the daffodils have been in bloom for two weeks now. It's got to go! :) Aha, I knew it looked familiar. I haven't read Fruits Basket yet, but I started looking into it while I was reading Nana and Sakuran (can't wait to get...

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puppynut @puppynut (370) • New Zealand 17 Dec 09

Hitting cafes by storm everywhere and already at the top of my favourite foods list, banana pancakes are an easy start to the day for you palate. I never thought these things would go together but after trying it in a cafe about 8...

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TrappedGaijin Hitting cafes by storm everywhere and already at the top of my favourite foods list, banana pancakes are an easy start to the day for you palate. I never thought these things would go together but after trying it in a cafe about 8 years ago I've been hooked...

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pangeacat @pangeacat (619) • United States 9 Apr 07

We all get angry sometimes. Most of us prefer not to take that anger out on other people, particularly not on the people we love. So, what do you do to let that anger out? Or, do you keep it in? Do you let it build up, until you...

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TrappedGaijin I'm actually more likely to take it out on someone I care for, only because they're usually more understanding and take less offense than someone I don't know. That being said, the way I deal with my anger is by cleaning, like a maid on amphetamines. Angry...

9 Apr 07

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