jess368

@jess368 (3368)

United States • Age 38

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Banana Split Snow Ice Cream

jess368 @jess368 (3368) • United States 1 Feb 11

So Texas got snow today and I decided to make snow ice cream. I looked online for recipes and found that is was super easy. Sugar, milk, vanilla extract and snow! So I did that but then decided to get creative. If you want to have...

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jess368 Great advice!

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Banana Split Snow Ice Cream

jess368 @jess368 (3368) • United States 1 Feb 11

So Texas got snow today and I decided to make snow ice cream. I looked online for recipes and found that is was super easy. Sugar, milk, vanilla extract and snow! So I did that but then decided to get creative. If you want to have...

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jess368 It isnt near as good as store bought but it would be a great, fun activity to do with the kiddos!

9 Feb 11

My Friend's Suicide

sophiaraine @sophiaraine (1113) • Philippines 24 Jan 11

[b]Ellain, my college friend of 4 years, just died, Wednesday night. She hanged herself with a belt by her window. I was so shocked at the news! Actually, I still can't believe it until now. I was speechless when I heard...

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jess368 anyison, I appreciate that you have a strong opinion about this topic, but I would request that these comments should be kept to yourself, or only in face to face conversations with your friends. Suicide is a sensitive topic, and people who have lost a loved...

1 Feb 11

Teaching Abroad questions

jess368 @jess368 (3368) • United States 8 Jan 11

Hi everyone, I am seriously considering teaching abroad ( in a Spanish speaking country). Have you ever done this? Did you get a TEFL or CELTA certificate? Did you find a job that paid your bills at home while you were out of...

teaching abroad

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jess368 I would love to teach in Puerto Rico, a place I should look into more!

9 Jan 11

Teaching Abroad questions

jess368 @jess368 (3368) • United States 8 Jan 11

Hi everyone, I am seriously considering teaching abroad ( in a Spanish speaking country). Have you ever done this? Did you get a TEFL or CELTA certificate? Did you find a job that paid your bills at home while you were out of...

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jess368 I live in an area where many of my students speak spanish, which is why I want to teach abroad a year so I can communicate with my students and help them succeed.

8 Jan 11

Morning Glories and keeping bugs away

jess368 @jess368 (3368) • United States 2 Jul 10

I have some morning glories planted growing up my porch and I was wondering if anyone has some natural ways to keep critters away. I dont want to use anything bad for the environment, or something that kills the critters, I just...

keeping away critters

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jess368 Anything is worth a try! Thank you for the suggestion~

4 Jul 10

Automatic Matue content for the word suicide!!!!!

jess368 @jess368 (3368) • United States 11 Jun 10

I am very frustrated with Mylot and the automatic tag of mature content if the word suicide is mentioned. This is part of the problem. Suicide is not a bad word. Its actually a word we need to talk about and be more open...

surgeon general

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jess368 Thanks for your thoughts Galena. I am leaning towards plain stupid. Research has shown time and time again that saying the word suicide does not put the idea into a persons mind. For example if you ever think someone is suicidal you should ask, they either are...

13 Jun 10

Automatic Matue content for the word suicide!!!!!

jess368 @jess368 (3368) • United States 11 Jun 10

I am very frustrated with Mylot and the automatic tag of mature content if the word suicide is mentioned. This is part of the problem. Suicide is not a bad word. Its actually a word we need to talk about and be more open...

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jess368 Its not funny to joke about suicide. I want you to know that those numbers you gave are very serious, and the topic should be treated as such. Below I posted some information for you I recently gained at a conference. Please be aware of the language you use...

12 Jun 10

Coming Together To Care: Suicide Prevention Symposium

jess368 @jess368 (3368) • United States 11 Jun 10

Coming together to care symposium Hi Everyone, I recently went to this suicide prevention symposium, and I thought some of you may be interested in parts of the conference, or know someone who may benefit. Below is a...

prevent suicide

suicide prevention

survivor of suicide

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jess368 I am so glad someone responded to this information. Since you have been in a position to help people in the past you might be interested in the gatekeeper training that will be available soon. again, it is called ASK. A-Ask about suicide S- Seek more...

11 Jun 10

Why do people commit suicide?

pacpacboom @pacpacboom (151) • Philippines 21 Apr 10

Due the the untimely death of the boxer, Edwin Valero, a question that is now circling my mind is why people put an end to his/her life. what makes him/her do it? at the very instant that he/she is about to kill himself/herself,...

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jess368 "for my soul will not be in heaven after taking away my own life." I found something that I would like you to read. Many people like me who have lost loved ones to suicide believe their loved ones are in Heaven. I have a discussion on it that you might be...

1 May 10

Why do people commit suicide?

pacpacboom @pacpacboom (151) • Philippines 21 Apr 10

Due the the untimely death of the boxer, Edwin Valero, a question that is now circling my mind is why people put an end to his/her life. what makes him/her do it? at the very instant that he/she is about to kill himself/herself,...

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jess368 You are correct that more men die by suicide, buy more women by far attempt suicide. Here are some stats: A woman takes her own life every 90 minutes in the U.S., but it is estimated that one woman attempts suicide every 78 seconds. * Women attempt...

1 May 10

A ministers reasons not to judge people who die by suicide, A good read!

jess368 @jess368 (3368) • United States 15 Apr 10

Some people believe a person who suicides is going to hell, or is selfish, or a bad person. Some people say God will not forgive these people. Some people think the survivors should be shunned. If you are one of these people...

survivors of suicide

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jess368 Thank you Jen. I love what that minister has to say. I feel like he did some serious soul and religious searching before he came p with these ideas. 98% of people who die by suicide have a diagnosable mental disorder. God wouldnt punish someone who makes the...

18 Apr 10

Why should attempt to commit suicide be considered a 'punishable crime'?

reoko10 @reoko10 (578) • United States 11 Apr 10

Don't we even own our own life?

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jess368 I am sure it wasnt a deterrent for the people who take their own lives. In most cases the person who suicides is not in a rational state, and hardly ever is thinking of the pain they will cause. So that law probably did not reduce the # of suicides, and made...

17 Apr 10

Why should attempt to commit suicide be considered a 'punishable crime'?

reoko10 @reoko10 (578) • United States 11 Apr 10

Don't we even own our own life?

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jess368 You are correct Climber, we did get off topic. I apologize for my rant. So, do you think it should be a punishable crime? That was the question. I cant imagine how it could be punishable, because that leaves the family left behind fined and condemned. In some...

17 Apr 10

A ministers reasons not to judge people who die by suicide, A good read!

jess368 @jess368 (3368) • United States 15 Apr 10

Some people believe a person who suicides is going to hell, or is selfish, or a bad person. Some people say God will not forgive these people. Some people think the survivors should be shunned. If you are one of these people...

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jess368 I wish I could delete peoples responses sometimes. You clearly have no idea what your words can do to people. Think before you respond. Saying something like this to a survivor is cruel. Shame on you for being so heartless. People like me, who are dealing...

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