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I was in high school and quickly learned the art of taking myself very seriously. This is also where I made friends with Mike, who was the first up-front atheist I'd met. Until that, I don't think I'd ever considered that some people might not believe in God.
It didn't bother me that he didn't, but the first arguments he threw at me were...
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I was in high school and quickly learned the art of taking myself very seriously. This is also where I made friends with Mike, who was the first up-front atheist I'd met. Until that, I don't think I'd ever considered that some people might not believe in God.
It didn't bother me that he didn't, but the first arguments he threw at me were...
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tristane:
It is definitely a good city to visit. It is a good city to live in too, I suppose, just not for me, not now. If you ever do drop by though, send me a note and I will show you my favourite caf and the sci-fi bookshop.
porphyria:
"Until that, I don't think I'd ever considered that some people might not believe in God." rofl.
Continued from my last blog:
I was mostly done with the third grade by the time we moved to Arizona, and I was to switch schools at the start of the fourth grade, so I didn't really make any friendships until then.
Franklin AuYeung was my first really close friend. I don't remember exactly how we got to know each other in the first place,...
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I was mostly done with the third grade by the time we moved to Arizona, and I was to switch schools at the start of the fourth grade, so I didn't really make any friendships until then.
Franklin AuYeung was my first really close friend. I don't remember exactly how we got to know each other in the first place,...
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I thought I'd share my "deconversion" story for the hell of it. I'm always interested to hear where people come from on this, so that is absolute evidence that my story must be fascinating.
I put deconversion in quotes because, though I was raised Christian on paper, it was about a half-step away from a secular upbringing. God was mentioned, so were angels, I think...
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I put deconversion in quotes because, though I was raised Christian on paper, it was about a half-step away from a secular upbringing. God was mentioned, so were angels, I think...
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porphyria:
Oh, fun story thus far, cant wait for the gripping conclusion of the "deconversion", me myself used to be a practicing christian, who became agnostic, and is now teetering back again as I get older, mostly out of hope more then logic.
I like reading your writing though, you have a really good sense of humor (I laughed at the bit about accepting jesus into your heart then answering for him).
I like reading your writing though, you have a really good sense of humor (I laughed at the bit about accepting jesus into your heart then answering for him).
Reading again.
Recently noted that the only things I've really been reading were RPG books. Don't get me wrong, they're interesting and entertaining as hell and really give you an inside look at how to build a fictional world, but they're not necessarily the most intellectually stimulating. So, in an effort to not get Old And Tired And Too Grumpy To Care About Things Anymore,...
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Recently noted that the only things I've really been reading were RPG books. Don't get me wrong, they're interesting and entertaining as hell and really give you an inside look at how to build a fictional world, but they're not necessarily the most intellectually stimulating. So, in an effort to not get Old And Tired And Too Grumpy To Care About Things Anymore,...
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sick:
Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? and The Prince are both great books, though for different reasons.
I know I've read Cat's Cradle. I probably even have it around somewhere. But I can't remember it for the life of me. Ice 9, right?
I know I've read Cat's Cradle. I probably even have it around somewhere. But I can't remember it for the life of me. Ice 9, right?
bratpanties:
Cool, thank you for all that! 
And those guys - Andrew and Chan - they were the guys in the bar!
And those guys - Andrew and Chan - they were the guys in the bar! It's 2010. Or '10.
This year, my grandfather, oldest son of his generation, turns 82. 8+2 is 10.
On February 13, I, also oldest son of my generation, turn 28. 2+8 is 10.
My dad, oldest son of his generation, is already 55. 5+5 is 10.
However, 10 days after I turn 28, he'll turn 56.
So for 10 days in 2010, the digits of...
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This year, my grandfather, oldest son of his generation, turns 82. 8+2 is 10.
On February 13, I, also oldest son of my generation, turn 28. 2+8 is 10.
My dad, oldest son of his generation, is already 55. 5+5 is 10.
However, 10 days after I turn 28, he'll turn 56.
So for 10 days in 2010, the digits of...
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tristane:
I could, and I suppose that is the most honest way, but I am such a social freak and whenever I find myself in a delicate situation I always blurt out something completely horrible. The guy is a bit awkward as it is and I don't want him to get angry with me. Man, I am such a wuss.
elichrusos:
Now, are people being throw in jail over this? No, it's a fine of 25,000 (which converts to roughly 3.2 trillion American dollars).
I loved it.
I just finished watching Season 1 of Carnivale, which I've had coming from Netflix over the last few months.
I'm done.
Went and took a look at some reviews, there are a lot of people saying "It's probably too dense for the average audience." Uh. No, that's about the exact opposite of my problem. Nothing happened throughout the whole first season. Spoilered below so as...
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I'm done.
Went and took a look at some reviews, there are a lot of people saying "It's probably too dense for the average audience." Uh. No, that's about the exact opposite of my problem. Nothing happened throughout the whole first season. Spoilered below so as...
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Merry Christmas everyone.
There. You've now seen Avatar.
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imspectr:
Touche'
tristane:
There you see, once again it is proven that you should never put your trust in stereotypes. To be honest I wouldnt be surprised if you have more snow than we have over here. Sweden is a small country supposedly covered in ice and snow, and that it is even in our minds. The concept of a "white Christmas" is so deepely embeddened in the Swedish "folk soul" that, had we been able, it would probably have been included in the Bill of Human Rights right next to the right to a payed vacation.
Interestingly enough, wherever you go, whenever you go there, you will always find us complaining about the weather. Can't live with it, can't live without it.
Interestingly enough, wherever you go, whenever you go there, you will always find us complaining about the weather. Can't live with it, can't live without it.
Looks like I am temporarily getting a cat come January. A friend is moving back in with her family temporarily now that she's back in town from college, and they don't want her to bring her new cat. So, until she can figure something else out or get her own place, I offered to take it. Her. Paddles.
Ugh. Paddles.
Anyway, never owned a cat...
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Ugh. Paddles.
Anyway, never owned a cat...
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porphyria:
Haha, "There has to be some way I can make that brutal without technically removing it."
Poor Paddles the Death Dealer.
Poor Paddles the Death Dealer.
porphyria:
This Kitten wishes she had an excellent master.
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bratpanties:
I was very comforted, up until the part where you mentioned explosions. Hehe!
Hehe!
legman:
that's COOL!
I got a sort-of promotion at work today. One I wasn't expecting, either.
As you can see from my profile, I do fraud investigation. When I'm done with my investigation, I write a report detailing what I found. After I've written this report, it goes through a three-step editing process (first with another investigator, then an editor, then the person who acts as direct liaison...
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As you can see from my profile, I do fraud investigation. When I'm done with my investigation, I write a report detailing what I found. After I've written this report, it goes through a three-step editing process (first with another investigator, then an editor, then the person who acts as direct liaison...
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droopy99:
Thanks for the feedback, I appreciate it. I had been leaning toward the 'truncated' one as well for the same reason of the random scroll going off the side. I hadn't considered cleaning up the shortened end, so thanks for suggesting that.
Congratulations on the 'promotion'. It's surprising sometimes how much compliments and extra trust from your employer can really make your day better.
Congratulations on the 'promotion'. It's surprising sometimes how much compliments and extra trust from your employer can really make your day better.
droopy99:
Hey Accuser, as you are the resident expert (imo) on Opeth, I wanted to ask your opinion on the Opeth logo. When it's shown as just the 'O', there is a line that goes to the right that normally underlines the 'peth'. If it's just the 'O', is it more proper to have that line fully, or cut-off short? I've seen it both ways, was curious which is right.
I'm so far behind on the podcasts I normally listen to, I don't think I've got the room for more. You know, you that number that just sits and hovers, announcing to you everyday how many unlistened to podcasts you have, trying to shame me.
I'm so far behind on the podcasts I normally listen to, I don't think I've got the room for more. You know, you that number that just sits and hovers, announcing to you everyday how many unlistened to podcasts you have, trying to shame me.