I'm suprised we don't have something like this.
So, since I figured we have a respectable and fairly mature community here at NSM, I would make this topic. This is for people who have a problem that they want a second opinion on.
First, a few ground rules.
Be mature about this. This kinda goes without saying. These are real people with real problems and I don't want anybody's feelings to get hurt.
If you like to help, find someone whose cry for help hasn't been answered. Too often on other threads, some people's questions or comments are immediately drowned out by other conversations. I want everyone to have an equal chance at getting the help they seek.
Now...
Quote from: shadowkirbyGO TIMES INFINITY PLUS ONE
Okay guys. I'll be 100% honest with you. I need help on how to be honest with others about this.
I'm bisexual.
Seriously. I've been wanting to get this out for a while. And I need to figure out how to tell those I'm close to irl.
Don't come out unless you absolutely want to, ETF. Don't feel forced or pressured - it's your own sexuality and you should tell others when you're ready.
Telling us is a step of its own, and we're always here to talk. If you want to tell others, though, sit them down and say you have something to talk to them about.
Part of my problem is that I live in conservative NE.
I don't know if my friends will be too accepting. I want to tell people, I don't want this to be a secret that I feel the need to hide.
Part of me worries that all people will see is 'OMG SHE LIKES GIRLS.' and they'll no longer see anything else. Y'know?
Ooh... I can see how that'd be an issue. Yikes.
I really don't know how can I help with that? Like for me it makes no difference and you like who you like... I'm sure you'll have friends who will feel the same.
Quote from: ETFROXX on January 15, 2013, 10:04:03 PMOkay guys. I'll be 100% honest with you. I need help on how to be honest with others about this.
I'm bisexual.
Seriously. I've been wanting to get this out for a while. And I need to figure out how to tell those I'm close to irl.
Ninja'd by Nebbles. Twice.
They should accept you for who you are, even if they don't agree; if they don't, then don't fear, although it may be easy to feel abandoned.
Quote from: ETFROXX on January 15, 2013, 10:09:17 PMI don't know if my friends will be too accepting. I want to tell people, I don't want this to be a secret that I feel the need to hide.
Part of me worries that all people will see is 'OMG SHE LIKES GIRLS.' and they'll no longer see anything else. Y'know?
If they do not accept you, if they do not stand by you, then they don't seem to me like real friends. My family has had countless people just "leave" during times of need.
Tell them at your own pace, sure enough, but also be aware of who you're telling. You know how those you're close to are, so you probably have a good idea how they will react.
Do not, above all else, keep it bottled up. That will make you absolutely miserable in life, because you would be denying your own nature. There's never a "right way" to come out like this, so really you're just going to need to do it when you're ready. Preface it for who you're talking too however you need to, but at some point you will just need to come out and say it.
Who have you told, if anybody?
I've only told some internet friends. I haven't told anyone irl.
EDIT: And by internet friends I mean ones I'm not exceptionally close to. Just ones I talk with on ircs and stuff.
Well, if you claim to know your friends, then you already know if telling them will turn out good or bad. If anything, they probably already know, given your level of subtlety around them, if any.
Personally, I believe you should talk to your parents before anybody else, their opinions will carry more weight than anybody else.
DO YOU REALIZE HOW HARD IT IS FOR ME TO NOT SAY "hawt" IN RESPONSE TO YOUR DILEMMA?
Mkay, glad I got that out. SFK, BEST ADVICE GIVER IN THE WORLD IS HERE! Soooo, you're bisexual? Hawt.
God damnit. Okay I NEED MAH SERIOUS FACE. Now, in complete truth, girls actually have a higher tendency to swing the other way. Everyone is at least somewhat homosexual. Girls happen to, in general, be more so. It's been proven by science. Seriously. So what you're feeling isn't actually all that uncommon. I'm not sure if you've got feelings for a specific individual(smexy room mate, perhaps?), or if something just clicked one day and you were all like "Chicks are kinda hawt".
BUT NONE OF THAT IS EVEN THE POINT. If you're friends judge you for being different, that's their fucking issue. Not yours. They can't accept you for the awesome way you are? Find some people who can because those stubborn assholes obviously aren't your friends. And shit, if they don't all ask you out the second you come out, they're fucking crazy. Fo realz.
Start maybe by telling the more accepting and liberal of your parents/close friends. Tell someone you know you can count on, even in fucking armageddon. Just tell someone.
Quote from: SuperFireKirby on January 15, 2013, 10:38:31 PMBUT NONE OF THAT IS EVEN THE POINT. If you're friends judge you for being different, that's their fucking issue. Not yours. They can't accept you for the awesome way you are? Find some people who can because those stubborn assholes obviously aren't your friends. And shit, if they don't all ask you out the second you come out, they're fucking crazy. Fo realz.
That's like what I said, except in a different way.
I can't say it's something that clicked one day. I've always kind of known. Also, in response to Maestro. I'm fairly certain I'm subtle... Fuck.
I suppose starting with parents is a good idea, but I'm not sure how to bring it up.
"Hey Mom and Dad, turns out I like Chicks and D***s! Well see ya!"
That seemed funnier in my head, but my personal filter is on the fritz so I'm going to post it anyway.
Quote from: ETFROXX on January 15, 2013, 10:04:03 PMOkay guys. I'll be 100% honest with you. I need help on how to be honest with others about this.
I'm bisexual.
Seriously. I've been wanting to get this out for a while. And I need to figure out how to tell those I'm close to irl.
Move to Canada where nearly everyone will accept you for who you are, eh? (Yes, moving to Canada is my solution to everything)
And all of a sudden ETF having two husbands and a wife makes way more sense.
Darnit ETF, quit being so awesome.
Entertaining as it may be, calling her awesome doesn't solve her problem. She feels like she can't come out to her peers and family because of her conservative environment and general disdain associated with this, and needs to find a way to releve the pressure.
I think telling A friend is the best. I personally wouldn't tell my parents things first, mine go on and on with questions, unless you have parents that will listen to something you have to say and ask minimum questions if any, go ahead!
Time for me to be serious for once.
Quote from: The Boy Who Cried Wolf on January 16, 2013, 11:20:36 AMI think telling A friend is the best. I personally wouldn't tell my parents things first, mine go on and on with questions, unless you have parents that will listen to something you have to say and ask minimum questions if any, go ahead!
I disagree with you. Parents are the ones you should always be able to tell things, in any place and anytime. In your case, they ask questions because they're worried about you. You should be glad to have parents that care about you! Parents are people who shouldn't judge you for anything you have or have not done.
Well actually they ask questions because my older brother done everything wrong so they just presume I'll be an idiot like him even though we are complete opposite with everything but our sexuality.
Quote from: The Boy Who Cried Wolf on January 16, 2013, 11:39:35 AMWell actually they ask questions because my older brother done everything wrong so they just presume I'll be an idiot like him even though we are complete opposite with everything but our sexuality.
First of all, how dare you speak about your brother like that? Have some manors. And that fully supports my point of your parents caring about you.
Brothers been in jail a few times, he remains an idiot.
Quote from: Waddle Bro on January 16, 2013, 11:42:58 AMHave some manors.
I want a manor! Why does he get one D:
Quote from: The Boy Who Cried Wolf on January 16, 2013, 11:46:12 AMBrothers been in jail a few times, he remains an idiot.
*'s
That's even more reason why you should be nice to your brother! If you show him your support that he change his ways, maybe he will! Otherwise he'll most likely stay the same, thinking that no one believes that he could change. If no one believes in you, what makes you believe that you could change if no one believes in you?! Pessimism doesn't help anything.
My parents don't believe in me, that's why they don't trust me and constantly ask questions. Dad's the worst, he tries to check things on my phone and laptop and ughh
*points at self*
yup
You should talk to them about that instead of ranting about them to us.
I can't talk to them because they will constantly ask questions and ugh. Anyway this is the advice column and you stirred things away from ETF when she has asked for help.
Ya but you're clearly in need of some advice, it's wrong that you don't get the privacy a teenager needs!
Parents are the ones you should always be able to talk to, no matter what.
Yeh, it sucks.
Boy, I've gone through much of the same thing you are going through right now. My Eldest sister was a high school droop out, had two kids that are now in my parents custody, been arrested a few times, and is now disappeared from the face of the Earth. My next eldest sister came out to us as bisexual, almost failed out of high school, and failed out of college. She's grown up now, got her own place, is back in school, and is generally a good person.
So yeah, my parents, moreover my Dad, were naturally worried that I'd be "Number 3" in the trend. I've yet to make those mistakes yet, or ones of a similar magnitude, but they're trying to keep me in the right direction. SO they ask questions, try to convy to me that they care.
I guess you should try to get over the natural teen angst "leave me alone, Dad" stuff and try to see that your parents are just concerned. The more you shut them out, the worse it'll be, trust me. Start talking with them. And honestly, if you haven't broken any laws or things of the like, you shouldn't be worried about your parents asking questions.
Let's face it, if you came out to your parents, they'd probably ask questions. "When did you know?" "Do you like someone?" "I was wondering what you were doing with Billy that one day."
I'm so glad you understand Maestro!
I like to think I'm fairly subtle. I don't hit on women all the time or anything. Part of me wanted to wait until I actually decided to date a woman, but I'm tired of keeping it in. I just want to be able to be me. Be like 'hay, dicks are cool, but so are vags'. ...Yeah.
I think if I could get acceptance from my mom, I'd be okay. I think she'd be okay, but I worry telling her will be awkward. But it's just something I feel like I need to do.
Quote from: ETFROXX on January 16, 2013, 01:08:45 PMI like to think I'm fairly subtle. I don't hit on women all the time or anything. Part of me wanted to wait until I actually decided to date a woman, but I'm tired of keeping it in. I just want to be able to be me. Be like 'hay, dicks are cool, but so are vags'. ...Yeah.
I think if I could get acceptance from my mom, I'd be okay. I think she'd be okay, but I worry telling her will be awkward. But it's just something I feel like I need to do.
I can't imagine how it wouldn't be awkward.
*Post for Notifications*
Etf, I feel for you. An issue such as sexuality is probably the worst now than it's ever been in American history...What with the hundreds of nutty religious groups against gays of all forms, It's easy to understand why revealing such crucial information would be a hard task.
From what I've seen over the past (almost) year I've been on NSM, I know that you are strong enough to get through whatever reaction is thrown at you. You can do it! :D
I started this thread to help others, but it seems that I require some help myself.
Names have been changed to retain anonymity.
So...I have this friend. Let's call him Bob. Bob and I have only been good friends for about a year, but we became instant best friends because we're in a lot of the same stuff and we hate the same people. (Which is everyone)
Anyway, Bob has a girlfriend. Let's call her Jane. Bob and Jane are extremely happy together and plan to marry after they both finish college. They're always together when they're out somewhere.
So you can see my problem right now is third-wheel syndrome. I shouldn't feel that way, cuz I have an amazing girlfriend myself. Problem with that is, she's not in a lot of the activities that I'm in with Bob and Jane. So here I sit. As a third wheel. They invite me to stuff a lot and I love them both as much as I can a best friend, but sometimes they seem kinda irritated.
That's my biggest problem. I feel like I'm in the way with them sometimes, but I don't really like or want to talk to anyone else in my activities because a lot of them are outrageously immature.
Halp. Plz.
Quote from: K-NiGhT on January 16, 2013, 03:56:28 PMSo you can see my problem right now is third-wheel syndrome. I shouldn't feel that way, cuz I have an amazing girlfriend myself. Problem with that is, she's not in a lot of the activities that I'm in with Bob and Jane. So here I sit. As a third wheel. They invite me to stuff a lot and I love them both as much as I can a best friend, but sometimes they seem kinda irritated.
That's my biggest problem. I feel like I'm in the way with them sometimes, but I don't really like or want to talk to anyone else in my activities because a lot of them are outrageously immature.
Halp. Plz.
The third wheel helps keep things stabilized. :P (bad comparison har har...)
Why don't you tell "Bob" that you feel a bit like a third wheel, and kindly say that you don't want to "interrupt" their activities, or whatever else fits the situation (unless I completely misunderstand this, and they feel a need to invite you to everything?).
Quote from: BlackDragonSlayer on January 16, 2013, 04:10:02 PMThe third wheel helps keep things stabilized. :P (bad comparison har har...)
Why don't you tell "Bob" that you feel a bit like a third wheel, and kindly say that you don't want to "interrupt" their activities, or whatever else fits the situation (unless I completely misunderstand this, and they feel a need to invite you to everything?).
well, they don't invite me to EVERYTHING. But I am with them at least once every day. And it's not like it's always like this. It's just that sometimes they both seem kinda irritated, and I can't really tell if it's me or if it's something else. And my clinically depressed brain always just assumes it's me.
Quote from: K-NiGhT on January 16, 2013, 04:14:06 PMwell, they don't invite me to EVERYTHING. But I am with them at least once every day. And it's not like it's always like this. It's just that sometimes they both seem kinda irritated, and I can't really tell if it's me or if it's something else. And my clinically depressed brain always just assumes it's me.
If they're irritated at you, why would they still invite you (as in, maybe they aren't irritated at you? :S)? ??? Maybe you should try to communicate a little more (of course, I don't know the complete situation, so I am not aware of everything that's going on)?
Quote from: K-NiGhT on January 16, 2013, 03:56:28 PMI started this thread to help others, but it seems that I require some help myself.
Names have been changed to retain anonymity.
So...I have this friend. Let's call him Bob. Bob and I have only been good friends for about a year, but we became instant best friends because we're in a lot of the same stuff and we hate the same people. (Which is everyone)
Anyway, Bob has a girlfriend. Let's call her Jane. Bob and Jane are extremely happy together and plan to marry after they both finish college. They're always together when they're out somewhere.
So you can see my problem right now is third-wheel syndrome. I shouldn't feel that way, cuz I have an amazing girlfriend myself. Problem with that is, she's not in a lot of the activities that I'm in with Bob and Jane. So here I sit. As a third wheel. They invite me to stuff a lot and I love them both as much as I can a best friend, but sometimes they seem kinda irritated.
That's my biggest problem. I feel like I'm in the way with them sometimes, but I don't really like or want to talk to anyone else in my activities because a lot of them are outrageously immature.
Halp. Plz.
I would take a break from them for a few days.
Quote from: K-NiGhT on January 16, 2013, 04:14:06 PMwell, they don't invite me to EVERYTHING. But I am with them at least once every day. And it's not like it's always like this. It's just that sometimes they both seem kinda irritated, and I can't really tell if it's me or if it's something else. And my clinically depressed brain always just assumes it's me.
There's a very good possibility it is you. Maybe try giving them some space? I'm familiar with the third wheel thing and it isn't fun, because you want to spend time with your friend yet don't know if they find you annoying. Maybe try only hanging out with him when he's not with his girlfriend for a while, or hanging out with different people and not going out of your way to talk to them.
Don't talk to them via facebook, text, or anything like that unless they start the chat.
If you meet up with them, give a polite hi or something but then see if bob or jane make some conversation, if they do, they like you, if not they aren't too bothered.
Why do they need to be with each other all the time? They can do that when they're married...maybe they're bored without you around?
(Off topic but I think there was a really old topic like this somewhere xD)
Quote from: Ruto on January 16, 2013, 05:20:02 PMWhy do they need to be with each other all the time? They can do that when they're married...maybe they're bored without you around?
Being judgemental again, eh?
Quote from: SlowPokemon on January 16, 2013, 04:36:27 PMThere's a very good possibility it is you. Maybe try giving them some space? I'm familiar with the third wheel thing and it isn't fun, because you want to spend time with your friend yet don't know if they find you annoying. Maybe try only hanging out with him when he's not with his girlfriend for a while, or hanging out with different people and not going out of your way to talk to them.
that's a problem. they are literally always together. the only exception is when they don't have a class together.
Quote from: Shadoninja on January 16, 2013, 04:24:32 PMI would take a break from them for a few days.
That sounds like a pretty good idea, actually. I'll do that.
Wow, things have changed..
Quote from: Winter on January 16, 2013, 06:56:19 PMWow, things have changed..
Hello there Winter. The temperatures here are starting to rise as Spring comes closer; could you please stay a little longer? :P
I haven't even been here.. don't you think if I come back it will get unbearably cold?
Quote from: Winter on January 16, 2013, 06:59:56 PMI haven't even been here.. don't you think if I come back it will get unbearably cold?
where you has been
Oh hey there! I missed you!
Quote from: Winter on January 16, 2013, 06:56:19 PMWow, things have changed..
Fo rlz.
Thinking of talking to my mom when I go home this weekend.
Who's this random female?
So I was talking to my friend today and she told me about her 2 lesbian friends who are dating. And how she sees no problem with it.
Small sigh of relief. But I'm not gonna tell her yet.
You know, I've noticed something during my time at college. Most people our age just don't give a shit about your sexual orientation, unless they want to try dating you. Then it's a rather important detail.
Everyone feels homosexual at some point, even if they deny it. (At least, I don't know anyone who hasn't)
So I'm sure they'd understand.
Very few people are TOTALLY one way or the other.
Quote from: SlowPokemon on January 17, 2013, 08:00:25 PMEveryone feels homosexual at some point, even if they deny it. (At least, I don't know anyone who hasn't)
So I'm sure they'd understand.
Very few people are TOTALLY one way or the other.
I accidentally someone else's balls once at this camp I went to. Fucking hated that camp experience.
SlowPokemon, I'll have you know that I exhibit no homoerotic tendencies whatsoever!!!
now get over here so you can make out with jub3r7 and me
There was once a time where I thought that I was gay, due to my lack of interest in women. Then I realized it wasn't so much a sexual preference issue, because I was equally uninterested in men, but just that I didn't give a shit. I'm attracted to women, but I'm very flamboyant, which leads most people to either assume I'm bisexual, or neither straight nor gay, due to my indifferences towards anything overtly sexual.
There might be a name for this, but I don't know what it is as I don't study psychology.
Quote from: MaestroUGC on January 17, 2013, 08:17:26 PMThere was once a time where I thought that I was gay, due to my lack of interest in women. Then I realized it wasn't so much a sexual preference issue, because I was equally uninterested in men, but just that I didn't give a shit. I'm attracted to women, but I'm very flamboyant, which leads most people to either assume I'm bisexual, or neither straight nor gay, due to my indifferences towards anything overtly sexual.
I'm quite similar XD I'm more straight than I am gay but women disgust me a good portion of the time. I'm like...neither at the moment. I haven't met anyone who's wowed me.
Quote from: Mashi on January 17, 2013, 08:15:56 PMSlowPokemon, I'll have you know that I exhibit no homoerotic tendencies whatsoever!!!
now get over here so you can make out with jub3r7 and me
yes sir
Quote from: Shadoninja on January 17, 2013, 08:08:49 PMI accidentally someone else's balls once at this camp I went to. Fucking hated that camp experience.
Yeeeeeesh.....
I'm very flamboyant.
I just don't want to feel like I need to hide it. Which I do. And I want to know people will accept me. and y'know meeting women wouldn't be too awful
BECOME THE BISEXUAL BARNEY STINSON THAT IS ALSO A WOMAN. Pickin' up chicks AND bros with daddy issues.
Quote from: SuperFireKirby on January 17, 2013, 08:56:40 PMBARNEY STINSON
BEST AND I MEAN THE BEST SHOW ON CHANNEL 6 <3333333
Quote from: Shadoninja on January 17, 2013, 08:08:49 PMI accidentally someone else's balls once at this camp I went to.
i think you're missing a verb there ::)
Quote from: SuperFireKirby on January 17, 2013, 08:56:40 PMBECOME THE BISEXUAL BARNEY STINSON THAT IS ALSO A WOMAN. Pickin' up chicks AND bros with daddy issues.
..I do have daddy issues...
SO DOES BARNEY STINSON. ITS PERFECT.
a bit too far? i never know
No
Err, you're fine.
I'm sorry. I shouldn't be making bad jokes like that. It was rude and uncalled for. :(
I just have a hard time taking literally anything seriously. Like today, two idiots were trying to get me to fight them for some reason that I still don't know, and I basically just laughed in their faces and started acting really REALLY gay. Like sooper dooper totes gay.
Life and everything in it is a bit of a joke to me. It's probably some kind of defense mechanism is use to combat the severe depression I faced throughout most of high school due to various reasons I wish not to discuss. But now everything is sunny and bright! LIFE IS GOOD IF YOU MAKE IT SO.
BUT THIS ISN'T ABOUT ME. IT'S ABOUT YOU. SO FROM MY HEART, I BEG FOR YOUR FORGIVENESS MISS ETFROXX! Seriously, I do feel bad about it.
People around school are starting to say around me (and behind me) that I have no heart, which is really starting to depress me.
Could someone please help me in getting out of this problem?
Well, find out why they would say something like that? Do you have any idea? Maybe you don't express your emotions or something to this particular group of people?
I'd find out why and then do something super outrageous to make everyone think otherwise.
Quote from: SocialFox on January 17, 2013, 09:56:42 PMPeople around school are starting to say around me (and behind me) that I have no heart, which is really starting to depress me.
Could someone please help me in getting out of this problem?
I have no heart either. Muhuhuhu.
...but really, unless you can somehow show them that their preconceived notions are false, I'm not sure what else you could do. :(
Quote from: SuperFireKirby on January 17, 2013, 10:01:49 PMWell, find out why they would say something like that? Do you have any idea? Maybe you don't express your emotions or something to this particular group of people?
I'd find out why and then do something super outrageous to make everyone think otherwise.
I tend not to show too many emotions unless I know somebody (which may make me seem cold on the outside, but I don't care, as long as people don't run away from me :P)... but I really hate it when people grasp at their preconceived notions.
Normally I talk to people without showing emotion, and just stay quiet most of the time without showing emotion, the group of people saying that is a group I don't really like, but I keep it to myself. Mostly because their leader steps on my stomach while I'm trying to get some extra sleep.
The only other thing I can really think of that would make people say I'm heartless is that, in a situation, I normally suggest what normal people would consider as a last resort as one of my first ideas. e.g When me and a classmate were accidently handcuffed together I suggested that one of us would cut off his/her hand.
Tell a heartfelt story about your dead dog that never existed (Im serious)
Idk if this is good or not but I cried in school in the 2nd month and everyone instantly became my friend @_@
I have the same problem as SocialFox. I have problems showing emotion near people I don't know or don't like. I just get to know people better, then I'll start letting them know what I'm really like.
Also, I got the problem solved with Bob and Jane. They insisted that the problem wasn't me, it was something else.
Bob can't perform?
All in all, don't fret if you don't wear your emotions on your sleeve. Most of us here are introverted, so those who get close to you will figure that soon enough. Opening up a little bit won't hurt, though, trust me. I used to be much in the same way in high school, then I started talking to people and they figured out I'm crazy I just keep to my own mind.
Quote from: MaestroUGC on January 17, 2013, 10:21:20 PMBob can't perform?
I just laughed my butt off. So hard. It's across the room right now. I'm too lazy to get up and get my butt that I laughed off.
Damn you, Maestro. I will get you back. Somehow.
Right, does anyone know a simple way to get rid of spots? Got a really annoying big one on my chin and it's really annoying. I don't get them much but I presume there's a way to make them get all crispy then you can just pick them off? Really minging stuff but heyo.
Er, do you mean pimples?
If so, putting honey over it and applying bandage to the spot for 24 hours should help it die down. I'm sure there's other methods you can look up?
Its really not a good idea to just pick zits off, since they leave a scar. If you must, then go ahead, but try using a cleanser or something in the shower (if you dont already). Usually the best thing for me is to use some sort of sea spray stuff to clean it, then just LEAVE IT ALONE XD Its usually gone in about a day or two
Though I feel like my face cheats pimples and I never even get them often ::)
If you mean warts then I suggest seeing your dermatologist because they're nasty especially on faces, and getting rid of it yourself wont be very inconspicuous
Quote from: Bubbles7689 on January 19, 2013, 12:45:58 PMThough I feel like my face cheats pimples and I never even get them often ::)
You're only fourteen, don't count your chickens @_@
Yeah, I didn't get a lot of pimples when I was younger and they seem to pop up every once in a while... I wash my face a lot, but they're not fun.
My solution when I was younger: Soap.
Holy fuck if someone brings up my age one more time
And considering everyone around me gets them, I wouldnt say I'm "counting my chickens"
I'm just pointing out a fact, not bringing in age discrimination. I didn't really get acne (besides the random occasional pimple) until I was like fifteen even though a bunch of people around me already had it. I don't think you're any less of a person because you're fourteen, I was just pointing that out.
I didn't really start breaking out until I was 17, but as long as you clean your face, you'll be fine.
Yeh, it popped. Under my chin so noone really see's it. My first one.
I don't get them really but when I ever do it goes away by itself in a week, this one just was sore and annoying.
Everyone around me gets them, I'm like 'Omg my face is so clean :)'
Quote from: The Boy Who Cried Wolf on January 19, 2013, 12:28:21 PMRight, does anyone know a simple way to get rid of spots?
Just drink a lot of water and wash your face with water often.
Quote from: SlowPokemon on January 19, 2013, 01:07:34 PMYou're only fourteen, don't count your chickens @_@
I'm fourteen, and I get pimples on my face, in my ears (not fun at all)... and other places... >:(
There are just some people who aren't really as "affected" by acne as others; I've heard that severity can vary from person to person.
Drinking water should help, and also avoiding fried food. Soaps sometimes dries out your skin and makes it worse, you kind of have to try a lot of them to see which one works best -.- If you're really desperate, you can try the pill but that's not an option for guys xDDDD
I'm saying saying what my friends say, I never had to worry about this kind of thing.
Quote from: Ruto on January 19, 2013, 10:57:34 PMDrinking water should help, and also avoiding fried food. Soaps sometimes dries out your skin and makes it worse, you kind of have to try a lot of them to see which one works best -.- If you're really desperate, you can try the pill but that's not an option for guys xDDDD
I'm saying saying what my friends say, I never had to worry about this kind of thing.
Drinking water doesn't help, especially if you're not thirsty.
Fried foods, I believe, don't cause acne; that's a myth, if I am correct. Some people just have really oily skin.
For some people, Proactiv helps (including me, for a majority of times).
Acne is related to a few things. What you eat/drink, hygiene, and genetics. Don't use soap on your face, instead just wash it with water and get all the excess oil off. Don't eat junk food, lots of fruits and veggies. Skin is often a direct reflection of how healthy your insides are(so is your oral hygiene). Drink plenty of water,keep you nice and hydrated and will help keep your skin healthy. Genetics can't be help so you'll have to deal with that.
I'd avoid acne medication just because that always worsened my acne and it's filled with putrid stuff more time than less.
ANOTHER SFK LESSON IN HEALTH CARE.
GOT NINJA'd. What you eat does affect your skin. I went on a fast food binge for about 2 weeks straight and ended up with a ton of pimples. It's not the grease that does it, it's the unhealthiness of the food and the chemicals in it, generally.
Quote from: SuperFireKirby on January 19, 2013, 11:12:57 PMAcne is related to a few things. What you eat/drink, hygiene, and genetics. Don't use soap on your face, instead just wash it with water and get all the excess oil off. Don't eat junk food, lots of fruits and veggies. Skin is often a direct reflection of how healthy your insides are(so is your oral hygiene). Drink plenty of water,keep you nice and hydrated and will help keep your skin healthy. Genetics can't be help so you'll have to deal with that.
I'd avoid acne medication just because that always worsened my acne and it's filled with putrid stuff more time than less.
ANOTHER SFK LESSON IN HEALTH CARE.
GOT NINJA'd. What you eat does affect your skin. I went on a fast food binge for about 2 weeks straight and ended up with a ton of pimples. It's not the grease that does it, it's the unhealthiness of the food and the chemicals in it, generally.
http://www.livestrong.com/article/470565-fried-foods-acne/ (http://www.livestrong.com/article/470565-fried-foods-acne/)
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20080320154708AAIyUaa (http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20080320154708AAIyUaa)
It's not necessarily the fact that the foods are fried or "unhealthy." It probably just depends on what the food is (as in, nutritional value correlation), and how your body digests it; but that might apply to other foods as well, including healthier ones.
EDIT: That does not mean that you should not watch your diet; use common sense people. :P
Chocolate doesn't make pimples plentiful! I was so happy when I found that out! :D
I've noticed *looks at slow* that I get alot more pimples whenever I'm stressed. That doesnt happen often, since my main attitude is "I dont care", which actually works wonders :D So I guess if you think that chocolate will give you pimples, and you stress about all the pimples you'll get while you're eating the chocolate, then yeah, you'll get some.
Quote from: Bubbles7689 on January 20, 2013, 09:33:58 AMI've noticed *looks at slow* that I get alot more pimples whenever I'm stressed. That doesnt happen often, since my main attitude is "I dont care", which actually works wonders :D So I guess if you think that chocolate will give you pimples, and you stress about all the pimples you'll get while you're eating the chocolate, then yeah, you'll get some.
Stress can also contribute to heart disease, among other things.
Fatigue, sleep deprivation, anxiety, wrinkles, heart disease,stomach ulcers, ect. STRESS IS GREAT!
I made a discussion, lol
Well it's nice to see everybody's lives have been going smothely enough so that they don't need any advice.
This isn't really a "problem", but I guess it belongs in the advice column.
I've been thinking for a while about what I want to do when I get out of college. Now you may be thinking, "Out of college? Why Bubbles, you're just a freshman!" but yeah, welcome to my school. The guidance counselors and other teachers are already pressuring us to at least have an idea of where we want to go to college and a general topic of what we want to study and what classes we'll take. I guess that's why its a 'college preparatory school'.
In complete seriousness, I would really enjoy being a detective. I can't explain the type of detective in any other way, but "It was Colonel Mustard in the Billiard Room with the candle stick!". Don't laugh. It's silly, and I feel like a little kid wishing to be something like an alligator when they grow up.
The only problem is, I have little to no information on how to do this. Apparently you can't just BECOME a detective or apprentice/intern it or something, but you have to be a police officer first and then get promoted? They seem like almost completely different jobs to me. I'm not even really sure how to research something like this since it's such a broad topic and probably different in many places.
Since I'm assuming the majority of those who are active at NSM right now are in/out of college (or at least older than me :P), do any of you have any idea for what classes are probably mandatory for you to take in college to even apply for the job? Literally what I decide to take next semester will decide what classes I can take as a senior. I'm already taking Anatomy junior or sophmore year so I guess that's a start.
And just in case anyone was wondering, this has nothing to do with Professor Layton ::) Literally my whole life I've been debating over 3 jobs, and once I realized how impractical, gross, and messy a dog breeder would be now it's down to this.
For policework/detective, it's gonna require law classes... Anatomy is good, sciences are good, but it sounds like you might head down law school if you stick with that career path.
I detest anybody who says "You should know what you want to be in 10 years" while you're in high school. Very, very few people have a crystal vision of what they want to be and how to do it while they're in high school, I have several friends in their third year of school and still don't know what they want to do. At lot of times you just end up taking that one class and things just click for you.
About your Detective career, you need to go into law enforcement. Ask your counselors if they know where to start with an education in that field. You're just a freshmen, so don't bank on this to be your ultimate dream job, proceed with caution. I once had a vision in engineering, but during freshman year I discovered my choir's Steinway and never went back. All it takes is that one class.
Your career always changes, yes, but by 10th grade I knew my passion lied in history. Learning geography and countries on my own did it for me - it clicked, and I was in love.
So perhaps you have found your "click"... and go with it. Work with what makes you happy.
Oh, I actually wanted to become a detective at one point until I realised the job wasn't so much puzzle solving and deducting, but more of recording information, possibly chasing down a suspect, and... that's about it!
Unfortunately, detective work isn't what one usually imagines it to be. It's a mentally and physically (yes, physically) demanding job. Detectives are a part of the police force, not independent sleuths. There are private investigators, sure, but chances are, no one would hire one without any prior police training.
Usually, to have a decent salary, most potential detectives (as well as practically any crime-related job out there) Major in Criminal Justice. Though, depending on what type of detective you wish to be, you may sometimes want to consider Majoring in something else related to the police department you wish to work in the future. Definitely educate yourself with law classes though, and make sure to be an all-around candidate for the main subjects. After college, you train in a police academy and if you pass the four exams (I believe they were law (the only written part), physical endurance, shooting, and driving), you can become a patrol officer. After a few years, if you're good, you can apply for a promotion to become a detective.
So I would suggest that, if your school offers, you take Criminal Justice as an elective and see whether you like it. I'm not sure what to say if you happen not to like it, however, since your elective choice ostensibly dictates your future classes. You might become more interested in some field in Law perhaps and could branch off to different types of Law. Or perhaps even using Anatomy, branch off the Biology or other related Sciences.
I don't see why your school is placing so much emphasis on all of this now, however. Nearly all students hardly have a grasp on the job-world during freshman year, so it's frivolous to mandate that they start making serious decisions, I feel.
I'm not really interested in the 'puzzle solving' part of it. We did this little activity in Bio where we were given a crime scene along with medical details of the dead victim, and we were supposed to figure out things like time, cause, and place of death. I don't think thats a detective's job, but it was still interesting (plus I was the only person in the whole class who got all of the details right :P). Biology has always been my strong point, so I dont really see a problem there.
Mashi, what youre basically saying is to keep well rounded in all main subjects while attempting some other more specific elective? If I don't turn out as a detective I really don't want to do anything else with the law, as frivolous as that sounds
Quote from: Bubbles7689 on January 23, 2013, 09:14:23 PMAnd just in case anyone was wondering, this has nothing to do with Professor Layton ::) Literally my whole life I've been debating over 3 jobs, and once I realized how impractical, gross, and messy a dog breeder would be now it's down to this.
Pfffft. Yeah right; I can totes be a teacher of the blind/deaf, video game designer, and martial arts instructor at the same time. :P
Or I could combine them: A designer of martial arts games for the blind and deaf......good luck future-detective Bubbles!
Quote from: Bubbles7689 on January 23, 2013, 09:58:46 PMI'm not really interested in the 'puzzle solving' part of it. We did this little activity in Bio where we were given a crime scene along with medical details of the dead victim, and we were supposed to figure out things like time, cause, and place of death. I don't think thats a detective's job, but it was still interesting (plus I was the only person in the whole class who got all of the details right :P). Biology has always been my strong point, so I dont really see a problem there.
Mashi, what youre basically saying is to keep well rounded in all main subjects while attempting some other more specific elective? If I don't turn out as a detective I really don't want to do anything else with the law, as frivolous as that sounds
Sounds like you're more better suited for Forensic Science.
whats that xD
MaestroUGC offers a good suggestion, if that's the case, Bubbles7689. A Forensic Scientist essentially does precisely what you desire to do. And no need for police academy!
To give a short description, Forensic Scientists analyse evidence and pass on the information to departments in the police force to solve a case or testify in court as an expert in a field to substantiate something. You don't really need to know much about Law, despite what it may sound like.
If the field of Forensic Science is the case, focus on Biology, Chemistry, Forensics (hahaha, evidently), some Physics, and the like. I don't think you necessarily need to Major in Forensic Science to become a Forensic Scientist (and if I'm correct, in some cases, it's better to Major in a differing Science, like, again, Biology or Chemistry), but I'll have to check my notes from two years ago to be sure. Be sure to take electives involving things like Statistics, Computer Science, and things too (you'll have to research others on your own, I'm not so learned about this field! Electives aren't as important as the main Sciences though, so be sure to focus on those), since being knowledgeable in such topics will prove fruitful if you pursue it as a career.
Basically those people in CSI that use the microscopes and stuff.
I wanted to be a detective but I don't think I picked the right subjects.. I have no idea what to be now.
I picked:
Maths
English
Spanish
Physics
History
Administration
Computing Science
Art
... What a cluster
Well you're missing law.. That could pose a problem.
We don't get law at our school.. We get modern studdies, which is like what's going on with the government so that's close..
It took me a while to figure out what I wanted to do. Then I realized it was right in front of my face. Which is why I'm gonna major in Music Education.
I guess what I'm trying to get at is, don't be set on one thing so early in high school. Keep your options open. Do some research.
Its not that I've been set on this from the beginning of high school, its literally been my whole life. Nwo all I have to decide is whether to study Forensic Science or Veternarian medicine
Everyone in band wants to be a music educator.
Quote from: SlowPokemon on January 25, 2013, 05:50:45 PMEveryone in band wants to be a music educator.
Eff that. Music is just a hobby of mine, not my main direction. I enjoy playing percussion, but it's just not something I want to study and do for a living. I'd get bored, frustrated, and probably quit before too long.
Not for me.
One thing to mention, while it may be obvious....
Do what makes you happy. Ignore anyone else's judgment or "why would you do that" type of crap. It's your life, your job, your future. Would you rather work a boring 9-5 job? Or do what you've been dreaming of doing for ages? Even if it takes work, a lot of it, it'll be rewarding in the end.
I want to work in museums. That won't be really easy, but it's my dream to spread historical knowledge to all ages. And I'm gonna get that dream, dammit.
The Boy Who Cried Wolf, by when do you have to have your resolution for a career path? From what I'm aware, you have to choose earlier in Europe than in America and your ability to switch isn't as likely. I know that in England, they go by Years and A-Levels and O-Levels or whatever, but I'm not so sure about Scotland. So if you can, what's the general age by when you must have decided?
The classes you're taking are quite broad, anyhow, which is great, since it'll give you many more opportunities. I don't know how detective careers work in Scotland, but either way, I think you may enjoy another vocation more, frankly. Are you particularly interested in any certain subject?
Well you start high school when you are 11/12, you then pick your subjects at the end of 2nd Year, so you're 13/14 really.
Next year I go away to a workplace of my choosing and I work there for a few months (this can be anything that accepts teenagers doing work experience). In the end, everyone gets a workplace anyway.
I can get a job in about 2-3 years I think now, but that's only basic jobs which I'm not going for, when I leave school I might go to university but don't know what to study, I'll probably try get in Glasgow arts school just to see how good I am really at art, if I get in I'll do art, if I don't my career can vary. I could end up still doing an art career or something different..
When I was picking my subjects I felt I was good at art and computing, so I thought I could do something like creating websites or pages for buisnesses or something. I'm not good at webpages as I've discovered now.
I wish I didn't pick Administration because I already know everything from the computer side from me teaching myself, and the written work bit is the most boring thing ever, I almost doze off in classes!
I thought I was good at Physics, but I'm in the 2nd highest class which really annoys me. They started putting people in classes of how good they were, but they made one class (the top class) not be able to change. And guess how they put the classes together? They judged by everyones Physics, BIOLOGY AND CHEMISTRY results from 1st and 2nd year!
Now I'm stuck in a class with all the dummys who get an average of 55% on their tests and I'm stuck there with an average of 90% for my Physics.
You can't change what subjects you picked unless you have really good reason to, but personally I think any reason should be fine because it's our career and jobs, not there's. If you want to change you obviously care about your future, not just because you are bored of the subject (with admin it's boring but quite frankly I haven't learned anything so I want to change).
Oh and my English teacher said I was good at English aswell so I though maybe I could write basic children's stories with pictures that I would draw..
Oh man, long post, I talk about myself too much.
For some reason, whenever I try to start an arrangment, I normally get incredably bored in the middle of making it and stop arranging it. And no matter how many times I try, I keep getting bored of it.
Help?
Try showing some initiative.
You obviously don't like the song enough to want to finish it. I tried starting a few songs, then halfway through I realized I never even liked the song to begin with and dropped it. The problem with this is that hte songs that I generally like are already arranged :/
I though we was talking about Social arrangements, like going to the park or whatever..
Oh. I have no idea XD
Haha, unless he has to travell a few miles bear foot to get to a phonebox to make these social arrangements, then I'm probably wrong.
Quote from: The Boy Who Cried Wolf on January 27, 2013, 06:07:21 PMHaha, unless he has to travell a few miles bear foot to get to a phonebox to make these social arrangements, then I'm probably wrong.
da da da-da-da da da da-da-da da da da-da-da de de de-de-de
Give me advice! Do I ever tell my very religious parents that I'm atheist or do I just hold it in forever.
Why bother making a fuss when you can just keep to yourself and avoid confrontation .-.
Cuz it drives me crazy. And they still expect me to act crazy.
I personally keep my mouth shut. It would only bring up more problems, and you'd be posting here asking for help regarding a much worse situation..
(Not that we mind)
But religion caused the biggest wars, and also the biggest arguments. Ehh..
Just be all like, "Hey parental units! What does God and the square root of -1 have in common?" and then don't give them the answer. If they wanna know,they can google it. Parents are terrible at math.
That took me a second then I started laughing uncontrollably
Quote from: SuperFireKirby on January 27, 2013, 07:34:34 PMJust be all like, "Hey parental units! What does God and the square root of -1 have in common?" and then don't give them the answer. If they wanna know,they can google it. Parents are terrible at math.
Brilliant.
Quote from: SuperFireKirby on January 27, 2013, 07:34:34 PMJust be all like, "Hey parental units! What does God and the square root of -1 have in common?" and then don't give them the answer. If they wanna know,they can google it. Parents are terrible at math.
The number 1 (although the 1 in the square root is still a square root).
:P
Is anyone here a Business or Economics major? I've got three classes that I can't decide between for each dep't, but I only have room in my schedule for one each (before graduation) :( It's hard to figure out which one is more "life-applicable."
Quote from: BlackDragonSlayer on January 27, 2013, 07:39:21 PMThe number 1 (although the 1 in the square root is still a square root).
:P
There is no 1 in the square root of -1.
The square root of -1 does not contain a 1. It is a 100% different value.
Quote from: BlackDragonSlayer on January 27, 2013, 07:39:21 PMThe number 1 (although the 1 in the square root is still a square root).
...
Just... stop talking... I already lost so much respect for you from that politics topic, please don't make me lose any more.
Quote from: SuperFireKirby on January 27, 2013, 08:26:40 PMThere is no 1 in the square root of -1.
The square root of -1 does not contain a 1. It is a 100% different value.
You completely missed my point... I was not talking mathematically, but, rather, the written 1 (I even mentioned it partially)...
Quote from: Dude on January 27, 2013, 08:36:32 PM...
Just... stop talking... I already lost so much respect for you from that politics topic, please don't make me lose any more.
Just because my opinions are different than yours (I assume), does not mean that you need to be rude...
There is no square root of negative 1.
I have no idea how you are getting to the conclusion that there is.
Quote from: BlackDragonSlayer on January 27, 2013, 08:49:51 PMYou completely missed my point... I was not talking mathematically, but, rather, the written 1 (I even mentioned it partially)...
No, I got that. So by that logic, God is the equivalent of the symbol 1? Not the value of the 1, but just the writing. Kay, that makes sense.
I think you should tell them out of respect, Concerto. It'll probably hurt them and they may possibly pester you about it, but I feel that they would deserve the truth.
Quote from: Dude on January 27, 2013, 08:51:58 PMThere is no square root of negative 1.
I have no idea how you are getting to the conclusion that there is.
And you are not understanding what my point; trying to explain something in the midst of confusion will not work.
The square root of negative 1 is /1 i (square root of 1 times i); I am not talking about the solution, but rather, the presence of 1 (NOT THE NUMBER 1, as in 1 to the right of 0 on the number line :P).
Quote from: SuperFireKirby on January 27, 2013, 09:05:36 PMNo, I got that. So by that logic, God is the equivalent of the symbol 1? Not the value of the 1, but just the writing. Kay, that makes sense.
...nevermind, I guess you won't understand my symbolism and illusion... I guess I just carry out the process of thinking (as in, the definition, "the process of using one's mind to consider or reason about something") too much...
intended as sarcasm...There is no point to continue this conversation, as it is going away from Concerto's problem, merely clogging up the topic, and sprouting a pointless somewhat-debate.
Quote from: Mashi on January 27, 2013, 09:16:03 PMI think you should tell them out of respect, Concerto. It'll probably hurt them and they may possibly pester you about it, but I feel that they would deserve the truth.
If they truly practice what they preach, they should show you compassion, Concerto, although they may try to have several conversations with you...
Quote from: BlackDragonSlayer on January 27, 2013, 09:22:47 PM...nevermind, I guess you won't understand my symbolism and illusion... I guess I just carry out the process of thinking (as in, the definition, "the process of using one's mind to consider or reason about something")
Okay, yeah. Sooper cryptic symbolism. You believe God is approximately the value of 1. That's not a very high value. Infinity would prolly work better for an all-powerful deity. Just sayin. ::)
BUT CONCERTO YOU SHOULD TOTALLY USE MY MATH JOKE ON THEM. BECAUSE IT STILL WORKS, DESPITE BLACKDRAGONSLAYER'S APPARENT IGNORANCE TO HOW MATHS WORK.
Infinity is a concept, not a value. And I would imagine BlackDragonSlayer's comment referring to God being Number 1. Not to mention that due to a lack of parameters given under which comparison can be made among differing numerals, there is little interpretation left to be made in regard to any given value whatsoever, despite our bias in the availability heuristic.
And I would suggest against the imaginary number idea, even if it is satirical. No use in being rude; you're supposed to defeat the stereotype that atheists are rude-tempered and arrogant in conversing with the religious!
(I thought that it would be easy enough to draw a comparison with monotheism... nevermind, I suppose; I just think too much ::))
OHHHHHH 1 God. you know I though that, but then was like, "I'M GONNA ARGUE ANYWAY, CUZ IT'S JUST TOO FUN." And thenI completely forgot that that was prolly the point you were trying to make. I think we both think too much BDS. ;D
ALSO, MASHI'S JUST BEING A JERKASS. MY IMAGINARY NUMBER PUN IS TOO BIG TO FAIL.
I like 8
Quote from: KefkaticFanatic on January 28, 2013, 01:57:34 AMonly sometimes
And yea, if people ever directly ask me I just say I'm not religious.. "atheist" has too much of the negative "gigantic douche-nozzle" stigma to it.
I just say I believe in Science and stuff. But then I get called a Scientology Nutcase >_>
Quote from: Concerto No.20 in D minor on January 27, 2013, 06:13:55 PMGive me advice! Do I ever tell my very religious parents that I'm atheist or do I just hold it in forever.
I understand this is hard but I wouldn't hold it in forever. That's a huge part of yourself to hide. I've told my mom but not my aunt and uncle (whom I live with). They aren't overly religious but in a way they are...? They're alcholics and God is a HUGE part of recovery. So I get why its hard. Especially if I tell them something that helped them so much in getting sober is, I think, non existant.
I do plan to tell them, but I am also not sure how.
IM NO HELP BUT I FEEL YOUR PAIN.
Quote from: Concerto No.20 in D minor on January 27, 2013, 06:13:55 PMGive me advice! Do I ever tell my very religious parents that I'm atheist or do I just hold it in forever.
Move to Canadia where we don't care what you believe in.
why is your solution always to move to canada
Quote from: SlowPokemon on January 28, 2013, 07:20:53 AMwhy is your solution always to move to canada
Because we're better than you and we know it.
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Or move to Scotland where we kill you for not being like us... :)
you mean being like guys who wear dresses
We're devils in skirts if anything.
Where I live, we have the highest crime rate in Europe.
That's not something to brag about.
Or move to Australia. Where we'll bash you if you come on a boat, tax anything that's fun and make a 3 hour drive away.
Quote from: Mashi on January 27, 2013, 09:16:03 PMI think you should tell them out of respect, Concerto. It'll probably hurt them and they may possibly pester you about it, but I feel that they would deserve the truth.
I think they may do more than just pester me. Maybe disown me or something, idk. At least my father might. At the very least I'd expect to be removed from the house. It's just they force me to pray sometimes and also to read scripture. It's not often, but it's hard to stomach. Also they're Mormons, so while they're not crazy themselves, their beliefs are. The way they were raised doesn't allow them to see that though.
Quote from: ETFROXX on January 28, 2013, 06:52:58 AMI understand this is hard but I wouldn't hold it in forever. That's a huge part of yourself to hide. I've told my mom but not my aunt and uncle (whom I live with). They aren't overly religious but in a way they are...? They're alcholics and God is a HUGE part of recovery. So I get why its hard. Especially if I tell them something that helped them so much in getting sober is, I think, non existant.
I do plan to tell them, but I am also not sure how.
IM NO HELP BUT I FEEL YOUR PAIN.
Thanks.
Quote from: Concerto No.20 in D minor on January 28, 2013, 04:26:23 PMMormons
Please don't tell me you have/had to go on that religious mission for 2 years.
Quote from: Concerto No.20 in D minor on January 28, 2013, 04:26:23 PMI think they may do more than just pester me. Maybe disown me or something, idk. At least my father might. At the very least I'd expect to be removed from the house. It's just they force me to pray sometimes and also to read scripture. It's not often, but it's hard to stomach. Also they're Mormons, so while they're not crazy themselves, their beliefs are. The way they were raised doesn't allow them to see that though.
Thanks.
I'm so thankful I don't live in religionland and that my family doesn't care what I believe in.
I think my mom would disown me if I ever HAD a religion.
Lovely Mum you got there ;)
Nothing's wrong with the Mormon religion. While some (probably most) people don't believe in it, and that's fine, Mormon doctrine and values improve the lives of millions, I suppose just as much as other religions do. The church is one of the biggest contributors to charity work and service in the world. They do a lot of good things.
I was born and raised a Mormon, I still believe the doctrine, but I don't go to church anymore. I try my best to be more open-minded than most other Mormons, but I do agree that there are a lot of crazy ones out there, especially in northern Utah. I respect other religions; I don't believe I'm "better" or "right" just because I'm Mormon. If you want to learn more about the religion, I suggest you judge it by its doctrines, not by the members.
Also, the 2-year religious mission is a choice, not a requirement.
Concerto, if you believe your parents would kick you out of the house if you told them, I may suggest that you move out before telling them the news. I would hope that they wouldn't do something so drastic, but I feel bad that you can't tell your parents the truth because of their religion :-\
I was also born and raised mormon, but I vehemently disagree when you say there is nothing wrong with the religion.
Alright. I'm not trying to start a debate. You have your opinion and I have mine.
I have an issue that applies to religion as well. My current boyfriend believes there is a higher power but doesn't follow any particular religion. Of course being in a Mormon family, my parents and siblings all disagree with my choice to date him. We currently live together and have talked about marriage in the future. I know my entire family would be opposed to that, but everyone else keeps telling me that it's my life, my choice. However, my family would be crushed, maybe stop talking to me, etc. if we did get married...
So I guess my question is... Do I follow my religion and family's advice and break up? Try to convert him to my religion? Or keep dating and forget what my family says about it?
If this is someone you could seriously see yourself spending the rest of your life with, ya know, someone you really love, then your family can deal with it.
I agree with you. Despite Mormonism's reputation, I see no problem in following it, or any other religion. But if someone uses their religion as an excuse to be either ignorant or an asshole, that is not okay. And disapproving of who someone marries or ex-communicating your daughter based on religion is very much an asshole-ish thing to do.
I suppose you could try to convert him, or just ask him if he can pretend, but that shouldn't even be something you should have to do. Christianity teaches acceptance and love for all, not just those within your faith. Your family might need to figure that out.
Quote from: SuperFireKirby on February 05, 2013, 12:30:35 PMChristianity teaches acceptance and love for all, not just those within your faith. Your family might need to figure that out.
I know... I believe that's what a LOT of Christian people need to realize, Mormons included.
Thanks for the advice.
Quote from: ZeldaFan on February 05, 2013, 11:59:51 AMAlright. I'm not trying to start a debate. You have your opinion and I have mine.
I have an issue that applies to religion as well. My current boyfriend believes there is a higher power but doesn't follow any particular religion. Of course being in a Mormon family, my parents and siblings all disagree with my choice to date him. We currently live together and have talked about marriage in the future. I know my entire family would be opposed to that, but everyone else keeps telling me that it's my life, my choice. However, my family would be crushed, maybe stop talking to me, etc. if we did get married...
So I guess my question is... Do I follow my religion and family's advice and break up? Try to convert him to my religion? Or keep dating and forget what my family says about it?
If you're family wasn't mormon/religious they probably would be fine with it. Also how many times have you dated? Just wondering because thinking of marriage at age 21 is a bit premature.......it's almost like you're a morm....oh wait.
Quote from: Concerto No.20 in D minor on February 05, 2013, 12:51:03 PMJust wondering because thinking of marriage at age 21 is a bit premature...
Yeah, I agree with this 100%
Edit: Wait a second...
If you really love your boyfriend, ignore what your family says. Don't let them decide your life for you. Your happiness presides over theirs - if you love him a lot and want to get married, get married. Make yourself happy first and don't try and please other people.
Quote from: FSM-Reapr on February 05, 2013, 12:54:42 PMYeah, I agree with this 100%
Edit: Wait a second...
*coughing fit* 18
What's wrong with getting married at 21? It's a perfectly normal age to do so.
It's still generally considered an early age to do so. Not as early as 18, granted, but most people in the US usually get married around 25-27.[1]
[1] U.S. Census Bereau (http://factfinder2.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/ACS/11_1YR/B12007)
It still feels a bit weird when people I know who are of the same age as I am get married. Then I realize that I'm almost 23 and already a few years into adulthood. I mean, when did that happen?
A few years ago.
Thanks.
Maestro...... XDDD
So. Uhh. I...did something today. Something awkward. And I don't know what to make of it. And I really don't want to post it here but I have to mention it somewhere because I definitely can't talk about it with my irl friends. Really it's tmi for anyone but it's just...I don't know what to make of the situation.
Depending on what it is, hide your face in a pillow and wallow in embarassment for a little bit. That usually works for me (I'm being totally serious). I remember things I did in fifth grade that I still blush about, but I doubt they're relatable
I'm not...embarrassed per se.
Just can't have this conversation with anyone irl.
[Redacted]
If you posted it here just to get it off your chest, its not really going to work unless you say the whole thing. What would be the problem if you're not embarassed?
Oh my god shado XD
Quote from: SlowPokemon on February 06, 2013, 06:58:58 PMSo. Uhh. I...did something today. Something awkward. And I don't know what to make of it. And I really don't want to post it here but I have to mention it somewhere because I definitely can't talk about it with my irl friends. Really it's tmi for anyone but it's just...I don't know what to make of the situation.
Yeah, you're just trying to raise curiosity... out with it.
Yeah, whats up? Maybe we can help.
I can't post it on the site, it's too awkward. I posted that because I was trying to understand it a little better. :/ I'll find someone here to talk to about it, probably.
Not really something I need..."help" with, more understanding.
lol, I know I'm not one of your close friends on the site Slow, but I'm always open. Shoot me a pm if you want.
That was still absurdly harsh.
....honestly why did you say anything at all
Sorry, I really need to learn to think before I speak. I'm just gunna delete it and stop being so blunt.
[Redacted]
Quote from: Shadoninja on February 06, 2013, 07:30:36 PMlook, I support you no matter what happens. whatever you did I'm here for you.
but if you got someone pregnant, you're on your own.
XD Shado, you are the best.
And Sheikah, don't feel too bad. :)
Quote from: TheZeldaPianist275 on February 06, 2013, 07:26:53 PMThat was still absurdly harsh.
....honestly why did you say anything at all
definitely thought you were talking to me for a second
Quote from: Shadoninja on February 06, 2013, 07:30:36 PMlook, I support you no matter what happens. whatever you did I'm here for you.
but if you got someone pregnant, you're on your own.
XD don't worry I haven't gotten anyone pregnant
(or had sex *cough*).
lol.
Quote from: the_last_sheikah on February 06, 2013, 07:30:04 PMSorry, I really need to learn to think before I speak. I'm just gunna delete it and stop being so blunt.
...why'd you delete your post? Don't listen to TZP, I thought not having syphilis was a good thing.
[Redacted]
Quote from: Olimar12345 on February 06, 2013, 07:35:08 PM...why'd you delete your post? Don't listen to TZP, I thought not having syphilis was a good thing.
That's my other problem, I'm rather wishy-washy, I have this weird need to make sure everyone is happy, even though I have no problem with being bluntly honest(cruelly so) to some, it's just weird.
Back to Slow, someone help him out
, this situation is making me look bad.
Slow pm me
Omg, did you get caught having a thingy?...
Always open for a pm, even though I think you hate me :P
Don't worry Slow. I'll love you not matter what. ;)
Thanks for your concern guys. As it turns out I'm not the only one with this problem which is nice. I think I have the basic thing figured out and I'm sure I'll tell you guys when the time is right.
Don't worry, 4 out of 5 men suffer the same problem, Slow.
The possibilities are killing me.
Quote from: The Boy Who Cried Wolf on February 07, 2013, 08:05:25 AMThe possibilities are killing me.
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You would like to know, wouldn't you? *snicker*
Perfect avatar for this conversation.
Had a brief talk with someone last night, a nice chat with MassiveMayhem today, and, later on, a lengthy one with Jub about my situation.
I feel sooo much better. Thanks so much for taking the time to do that, and Jub especially seems to be in the same situation I am, which was a big comfort.
Thanks for your support, everyone, good to know you're there for me.
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I really wish I knew how to stop procrastinating. I know I should care about my school work. But I just don't.
Seems like a fantastic way to fail college.
Wow, you're so fucking helpful.
:)
wow you're so funny omg!!!!!
Can anyone helpful offer me advice on how to conquer procrastination?
Get off the forums and do the work?
Work for twenty minutes, reward yourself with twenty minutes of frivolity. Set a timer for twenty minutes and be sure to work/not work the whole time and switch on time.
^Yeah, something similar to that. It really just takes self-discipline.
Keep a journal and every time you procrastinate, write down the candid reasons why. So for example, one may have a tummy ache or very badly wants to play videogames and writes that as the reason for not doing homework at the moment. Be very specific and honest.
Then ask a close friend of yours to read your entries daily.
Every reason would be "I don't want to this" knowing me, but eh, one can try.
I procrastinate A LOT. I've kind of accepted it. Guilt gets the better of me and I end up doing homework late at night.
Just make it super embarrassing so you're motivated to stop procrastinating so your friend won't think you're frivolous!!!
But tons of my friends procrastinate too! But I'll try that this weekend so I can try and make myself study for a quiz I missed due to illness.
Thank you Mashi :D I've never heard of that tip before.
LMAO
Quote from: Mashi on February 07, 2013, 06:07:36 PMKeep a journal and every time you procrastinate, write down the candid reasons why. So for example, one may have a tummy ache or very badly wants to play videogames and writes that as the reason for not doing homework at the moment. Be very specific and honest.
Then ask a close friend of yours to read your entries daily.
That is actually a really good idea....
I procrastinate all the time too :/ I have extreme motivation bursts, but unfortunately they come later than 10, which isnt really a good tie to start an essay. I guess I'll try the reward system because I like rewards :P
[Redacted]
It's never "I don't want to do this."
It's always "I would rather do something else."
Quote from: Mashi on February 07, 2013, 06:07:36 PMKeep a journal and every time you procrastinate, write down the candid reasons why. So for example, one may have a tummy ache or very badly wants to play videogames and writes that as the reason for not doing homework at the moment. Be very specific and honest.
Then ask a close friend of yours to read your entries daily.
Mashi is one of the smartest people I know. ;)
blueflower999 has grown to be very cordial and agreeable since my initial impression of him. ;)
Unfortunately, I'm not as smart as I may appear. :P
I think the title of smartest goes to Ruto!
Mashi, you don't have to be smart to give good advice! ;D
That's called wisdom.
Where is Ruto?
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How do you boost your self esteem :/
Go-to solution: write music
In all seriousness, depends on the type of self-esteem. What's yer problem?
Idk... I kinda waver. Mostly appearance wise, but occasionally other little things like social interaction or even just self worth. Its not like I hate myself, I just get...depressed sometimes. Not to the point of hurting myself in any way though, and I don't think it will ever really get that bad, but its at a point where its just, well, depressing
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yeah that wont work
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In your case, you could always look in a mirror and see how cute you are. ;)
What's bothering you though, if I may ask? Depending on the situation, I would recommend different things. Though, in general, you should remember that you're a genial and amicable person. You're quite bright for your age and an important member to our community. You may not think you're a super ultra coll person, but we certainly do, and our opinion of you surpasses yours until you concur, because ours is the truth!!!
I'll have to think of some creative ways for you to boost your self-esteem (most methods I've learnt of deal with stress), but I'll be sure to mention some as I think of them!
Yeah. What Mashi said.
Quote from: Mashi on February 12, 2013, 07:00:43 PMIn your case, you could always look in a mirror and see how cute you are. ;)
Especially this ::)
none of us have even SEEN you and we all think that.
That should tell you something.
None of us meaning...you? XD Tinychat, slow.
Thanks Mashi :) But if you mean stress as in I'm so stressed out my self esteem is lowering, thats definitely not the case. I'm actually incredibly laid back for what you'd expect a new freshman to be (though I guess I'm not so new anymore, huh). I never really stress out about things too much, since I don't really see the point.
Idk how to really explain the type of problem I have though. All I can think of is that whenever I go clothes shopping with a friend, if the dressing room has more than one mirror (meaning you can see yourself from different angles) I won't try anything on. I get really depressed when I stand in front of those, and I don't want to ruin the entire shopping trip by my bad attitude, so I just dont go in. Meanwhile theres people "oh you're so tall and you cant get fat why are you complaining you're just making everyone else feel bad" but that doesn't really make me feel any better.
Then other times its like "damn i cant do this and its really pissing me off", then I guess I just get really frustrated to the point where I blame everything on myself because I dont understand. My parents say that whenever something doesnt come really fast to me and I understand it within a few minutes or so, I get really pissy. Normally I would just say thats because I'm spoiled and school is finally getting hard but that sounds like I'm blaming myself again doesnt it :/
Vanity is a bitch.
Spoiler
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Ok I need your guys' help. I'm going to bed and when I get up I better have advice. What do I need to change to make this closer to this:
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Um, is the problem that your having trouble drawing him. Or is it....far more serious than that?
...Oh God, you did not.
Tell me you didn't do it ETF.
Tell me you didn't open the Pandora's Box of anime.
I'm drawing it for someone.
I just want suggestions dammit.
Im assuming you mean besides drawing the rest :P
Pay close attention to details, ESPECIALLY the eyes. Eyes are what make up the person, and the slightest change could drastically change the whole picture. Idk what the picture is supposed to be like, but he looks a little...insane? So make the pupils smallee than you normally would, and dont forget the little lines under his eyes for that effect. Try using guidelines to get the nose and mouth in the closest-to-perfect areas
Really all I can say is what I've heard over and over again - just draw what you see, not what you think you see. If a part looks meh, erase it and redraw it until youre satisfied. There was something else I wanted to say but I forgot.
Though people think I'm an artist because I can draw, all I really am is a perfectionist. Just don't stop until its as close as you can get it, but remember that its just about impossible to EXACTLY copy it
Sorry I dont know how much you know about drawing so those are just my basic rules :D
edit: Oh yeah and after drawing for a bit, step back and look at it. Dont just stop drawing, stare at something else like your wall or something for a little bit, then look back at it from a disyance. Sometimes you get so absorbed in drawing that you dont even see what youre drawing, if that makes any sense XD
Quote from: ETFROXX on February 16, 2013, 11:39:49 PMI'm drawing it for someone.
I just want suggestions dammit.
phew. that was a close one
Well, it seems you've got the bulk of it done. The hair is just a bunch of spikes so that should be simple. Same with a headband, If your want to know how you could improve it ummmm, I dunno. It's looks pretty well done to me. Maybe thicken of the eye-line/lash/whatevs, since they're supoosed to be fox-ish(also known as FOXY (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R0KgjQEiME4))
WAIT, WHY DA FUCK AM I CRITQUING YOUR SHIT WHEN YOU YA WOULDN'T SO MUCH AS COMMENT ON MINE, YA JACKWAGGON.
OH YA, CUZ I'M AWESOME. And board. Oh so very board.
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How do you deal with someone you cant stand? Just ignoring them/staying away/making up isnt an option
There's only one person on the face of the earth I can't stand. And I deal with him by yelling at him and calling him a moron/creep/jerkass/pervert/giant forehead when he gets on my nerves by being a moron/creep/jerkass/pervert/giant forehead.
Prolly not the best way to deal with a person tho.
Depends on who the person is! If it's someone of standing, you could always make him/her a rival of yours.
If not, you could try talking to him/her as well. And if that fails, confront him/her again. But in front of a bunch of people so he/she knows you're serious!!! Chances are that if you have to go this far, the person in question is distasteful enough for you to be supported by others too. In the worst case, the person won't change, but hopefully won't bother you as much!
But I dont want them to hate me back, I just want them to go away XD
What kind of person is it? How is he/she bothering you?
Shes just this girl who is in half of my classes. Extremely condescending and selfish, but also tries cracking jokes once in a while (you can guess how those turn out). She raises her hand during class to tell the teachers that she misses her old school (she left because of bullying) because the people there weren't as uneducated and dumb as they are at my school. Im not even joking. I also have to do a group project with her.
I feel like a little kid but asdfjkldasjf she just makes me MAD
Quote from: Bubbles7689 on February 21, 2013, 06:44:00 PMShe raises her hand during class to tell the teachers that she misses her old school (she left because of bullying) because the people there weren't as uneducated and dumb as they are at my school. Im not even joking. I also have to do a group project with her.
Show her that the people in your school are not dumb: explode her mind with wonderful knowledge.
Quote from: BlackDragonSlayer on February 21, 2013, 06:56:59 PMShow her that the people in your school are not dumb: explode her mind with wonderful C-4.
ftfy.
Quote from: the_last_sheikah on February 21, 2013, 07:40:38 PMftfy.
But then Bubbles might end up in jail (or, at the very least, juvenile hall). :(
Quote from: BlackDragonSlayer on February 21, 2013, 07:55:57 PMBut then Bubbles might end up in jail (or, at the very least, juvenile hall). :(
Why does this always have to be so complicated!!?? My brain hurts! :P
Quote from: JDMEK5 on February 21, 2013, 08:03:10 PMWhy does this always have to be so complicated!!?? My brain hurts! :P
Especially with knowledge + C-4
Quote from: BlackDragonSlayer on February 21, 2013, 08:18:49 PMEspecially with knowledge + C-4
No kidding. By that point you're really scatterbrained. (Horrible joke, I know)
I've considered posting in here for some time, and seeing as I feel a little down now, without anything to do, might as well put down a paragraph or two to try to sort my thoughts out.
Not sure if I should be happy that I get decent grades at a rather good study, got a summer job and have an altogether stable financial situation, or be depressed that my social life is steadily declining towards zero (and has done so for years). I feel that I've managed to sort a few things in life out, but am failing beyond miserably at others. I get along with people I meet, but can count the number of close friends I've got on one hand, with plenty of fingers to spare. Whenever I try to enter a conversation, it feels like I'm intruding on the people already engaged in it. Trying to speak to somebody, I just interrupt them doing whatever they're up to. I can't remember the last time somebody seeked me out to talk or do something, other than school-related stuff. Approaching somebody feels like throwing a wrench into a fine-tuned machinery, like I'm disturbing what is otherwise a neatly planned and scheduled life. In the end, it seems like the best way to treat people is simply "not bothering them". Things work fine without my intervention, and I have nothing to add to their lives anyway, so I should just stay quiet. Everyobdy have got their plans, their social arenas, friends and family, while my life is mostly consisting of "studies" and "passing time". Approaching age 22, I've never been in anything remotely resembling a relationship.
The usual advice is "seek out a group", but my set of interests doesn't seem to overlap with anybody else's; I detest sports with a passion, don't care much for music, don't enjoy partying, and on the other hand am not "nerdy" enough to seek out the fringe communities either (a couple of my friends are into manga, tabletop-/card-gaming, role-playing or that sort of stuff, and thrive in that community, but I don't really like it that much). I live with a couple of religious people, who do a lot of social stuff with their church, but I'm an atheist and not likely to change any time soon. I've been with them on a couple of occasions, but it just feels awkward.
On one hand, I've got too much spare time, on the other, I've grown to enjoy it. "No responsibilities, no worries" as the saying goes. Besides, as I'm studying civil engineering, school work usually takes a lot of time, sometimes a lot more than that again, and committing to something extra-curricular might quickly eat up all spare time. I enjoy having a flexible schedule, even though I've got nothing to fill it with.
So basically, I've settled into a rhythm working well with school, finances and generally staying alive, yet on the social side, It feels like I've lost a game of musical chairs. All around me, people seem to live well-ordered lives. Some fill a busy schedule with school, sports and friends, yet get good grades, others fall slightly behind with the subjects but have lots of extra-curricular stuff to do. Some people stress a lot, struggling to make ends meet with relationships, work, school and all that, others prioritize partying above studies, but appear to be cool with it. And I just feel like I'm standing somewhere in the crowd, following the flow, trying to figure what's going on. I turn up at lectures, hand in my weekly exercises, I eat, sleep and maintain basic hygiene, but there is a lot of leftover time I'm not sure what to do with, and I've grown to enjoy wasting it (and then, is the time really wasted?). I don't know if it says anything that Saturday nights consistently turn out to be the least eventful time of the week.
For now, things work decently, I get some social interaction during lectures, I exchange some lines with other people about the weather, the subjects, various school tasks and recent news, yet things never go beyond small talk. After university, I don't really see things going anywhere. Sure, I have enough interest in the stuff I study, and decent enough grades to get a job, but apart from that, I can't really imagine doing anything in particular. Well over 95% of my interaction with other people is through school or online. Though, looking at the stuff I do (and don't do), I can't find anything in particular I'd like to change. All in all, I'm unsure if it is a problem, or just another phase in life. Does anybody have any advice?
Quote from: Cobraroll on February 23, 2013, 03:27:18 PMDo anybody have any advice?
tl;dr; but this sentence should be, "Does anybody have any advice?"
Don't hit me plz.
You seem to be in a mentality where you validate your life-style by the amount of friends you have. You don't need to have a lot of people whom you regard as close friends. I myself have 3 people whom I regard as close. My social life isn't very large, but I still find time to be with my friends.
The important question you ned to ask is: "Do I want to hang out with people? Do I want a social life?"
Not everybody has that need to go out every weekend and just do things. Some people would like to, but have other responsibilities they need to see to first. If you do want to start building your social life, start by seeing what you're friends are up to. If you are serious about it, join them if you can. I'm not saying do something you are seriously against, but don't just say no if it's "maybe something I might not like."
Honestly, what I do, since I'm a similar spot as you, is just try to spend some time with one or two close friends once a week. Usually we just meet up somewhere, have dinner and hang out for a bit afterwards.
Personally, I don't see a point in having a large circle of friends. I'd rarely see them anyway. Instead I've opted for cultivating a few solid, lasting relationships with people and it seems to be working well. Every now and then I meet up with a group of friends and that's nice.
tl;dr
Do you want a big social life, or do you just want some social interaction with close people with a certain regularity?
I'm gonna make a really bad metaphor right now. Friends are like apples(or some other fruit). It's far more pleasurable to have 3 or 4 delicious, perfectly ripe apples than 100 old and rotten ones.
But the question you need to ask yourself is: Am I satisfied with my lifestyle? It seems you are somewhat ambivalent about yours at this point. Content but not really sure if you're content with it. But if you find yourself to be discontent, change something. Disobey your parents and talk to strangers, go places you haven't been to and though maybe you have a preconceived notion that you would enjoy such places DO IT ANYWAY. You'll never know until you tried. Just try to push yourself out of your comfort zone in anyway you can. You'll probably discover things about yourself you didn't realize were part of you.
How2MakeFriendsOnNsm? -.-
Better idea would be to make some friends outside of NSM.
Though some of you guys are pretty coll.
@Cobraroll The solution is quite simple. Turn off the internet.
Quote from: SuperFireKirby on February 26, 2013, 03:48:50 PMBetter idea would be to make some friends outside of NSM.
Though some of you guys are pretty coll.
I do have friends outside -.- just not A best friend :/
Nobody said you wouldn't have friends outside NSM. SFK just said that it's better to have friends outside the interwebz.
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...Cobraroll? :P
But in all seriousness, I know that feel. I have one person. I have acquaintances, I guess, but they don't mean enough for me to actually enjoy spending the time with them.
It takes really being comfortable with a person to have somebody to fill those gaps, and I don't mean just a significant other. There's no advice as to finding a person like that aside from living your life really showing others who you are and expressing yourself.
Quote from: blueflower999 on February 27, 2013, 04:58:42 PM...Cobraroll? :P
with sad clouds.
I always thought Cobraroll was more like
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this^^ ;)
Roll cobra rooooooollllll!!
Do a cobraroll!
I have bad people skills when it comes to socializing. If I have to work a cash register or something and I have to interact with people, I'm fine because there are rules, standards,and it's a streamlined process. If I'm with my friends, they know how I am and are somewhat similar. But I have trouble interacting in other places, and I don't know why or how to fix it. When I hang out with my friends, we sit around playing/talking about/doing something related to video games, internet, ect. I don't know how to interact with other people "properly" in other situations. I don't know, maybe I'm just overthinking everything and I need to learn to loosen up.
Are your friends someone who would put you down for doing something weird? If not then next time you see them just act pretty crazy going HELLOOOOOO HOW ARE YOUU TODAY THIS FINE EVENING and then just act super hyper and crazy and funny and that should build your confidence a little...
My friends aren't the problem, it's people I'm not close with when a situation isn't "all business" for lack of a better term.
Oh, same thing applies, go hyper then relax to your normal self. Use to work for me.
omg guise i have a srs problem
i don't know where to eat for prom
halp
huhuhuh go to da olive garden
Quote from: spitllama on April 16, 2013, 03:55:33 PMhuhuhuh go to da olive garden
Omg spitllama we're twins, that's what I was thinking! :D
omg spitllama and kman ilu guise thanks
Olive Garden is delicious. I was just there a few nights ago. Is it just me, or are the majority of waiters and waitresses that work there extremely cool?
Food is overpriced and mediocre at best, but the service is excellent and the bread and salad is too so I enjoy going there.
I always get soup salad and breadsticks. Pretty cheap if you go during lunch.
But anyway. Do people go to afterprom without dates? My date can't stay out that late :/
You can if you want. Just make sure you're not going to be the only person there not making out or something XD
This is a rather minor problem, but I still need some advice:
Apparently, somebody made a Facebook account using my Email address (it's rather obvious that it was an accident/mistake) a while ago, and I keep getting Facebook notifications. It's rather irritating, especially for somebody who dislikes Facebook.
Now, I could just unsubscribe to the Email notifications, but I would feel safer if my email was just removed from the account all-in-all (just in case somebody hacks the person's account, I don't want them getting MY email). Needless to say, I can't just log into the account, remove my email address, and return the account to the proper owner. I don't really want to make an account just to get my email off the other one, or whatever (I don't know what you would do, since I'm not too familiar with Facebook), and I can't find out how to contact Facebook. What would be the best thing to do in this situation??
http://www.facebook.com/help/434138713297607/
This may help.
Quote from: SuperFireKirby on May 11, 2013, 03:50:00 PMhttp://www.facebook.com/help/434138713297607/
This may help.
Quote from: Facebook's ReplyOur records indicate that there is an existing Facebook account associated with this email address. Please note that the form you submitted is only intended for people who do not have existing accounts. Unfortunately, we aren't able to respond to inquiries through this form from people who have already registered.
Only the 4th category would apply to this situation, and apparently, they can't even help me with that one. I'm waiting for another response, if there even will be one...
Just reset the password through your email. It should email you the new password, then after that you can log onto the account and delete it.
or mess around with the person for stealing your email
Quote from: Bubbles7689 on May 11, 2013, 07:02:50 PMJust reset the password through your email. It should email you the new password, then after that you can log onto the account and delete it.
or mess around with the person for stealing your email
I tried that, but it wouldn't let me past any of the security methods (I failed at the question, and identifying the person's friends through pictures). :P
Really? That seems weird. I would think that if you had the email you should be able to delete it no matter what
Hello NSM community, I am quite new to this community, and relatively new to the large never-ending abyss that is video game music, so I was hoping to gather some advice on what to play for my youtube channel that I am going to be making. It's more of something to store videos of me playing so I can track progress or find playing errors, but I don't want to play anything boring, and wouldn't mind actually getting a fanbase either (though the slim chances). Oh, it might also help to know that I play Cello. I can Transpose the music to be in Cello range if necessary, so the note range doesn't matter. This is a current list of all the pieces I have ready to play (err, practice) in no particular order.
Boss Battle - Final Fantasy 4
Dragon Roost Island Theme - LoZ Wind Waker
Dr. Wily Stages 1 - Mega Man 2
Forsaken Sanctuary - Soul Calibur 3
Mortal Kombat Theme
Dig Dug
A Theme - Tetris
Tumbler - World of Goo
Any advice on what to play, and even what not to play is welcome! Thanks for the help, and sorry for the small text wall!
Quote from: K-NiGhT on April 17, 2013, 02:19:56 PMI always get soup salad and breadsticks. Pretty cheap if you go during lunch.
But anyway. Do people go to afterprom without dates? My date can't stay out that late :/
For my group, there was no "afterprom" ._.
edit: woops I responded to a month old thing
Holy crap someone actually knows that Soul Calibur exists.
Quote from: Ruto on May 11, 2013, 10:21:37 PMHoly crap someone actually knows that Soul Calibur exists.
Soul Calibur is one of my favourite Sony game series! I like it more than Mortal Kombat. Though Mortal Kombat has better music :P
Soul Calibur gets too little kudos -.- 2 and 3 were awesome...I wish I played the older ones but I don't have those consoles or even an xbox.
SC2 is prolly my favorite fighting game ever
Soul Calibur, derailing threads everywhere.
*Calibur
Quote from: SuperFireKirby on May 12, 2013, 06:15:42 AMSC2 is prolly my favorite fighting game ever
It's amazing.
Quote from: Waddle Bro on May 12, 2013, 12:49:07 PM*Calibur
It's amazing.
I thought it didn't look right ...
Anyways, anyone have any suggestions?
Do the Dr. Wily stage theme plz. If you can't tell by my avatar, I love the classic Mega Man games. :P
Quote from: blueflower999 on May 14, 2013, 01:03:52 PMIf you can't tell by my avatar, I...
Am I the only one who can't see it?
Quote from: Dude on May 14, 2013, 04:49:16 PMAm I the only one who can't see it?
He removed it, it was there earlier.
That's odd. I can see it fine...
Quote from: blueflower999 on May 14, 2013, 01:03:52 PMDo the Dr. Wily stage theme plz. If you can't tell by my avatar, I love the classic Mega Man games. :P
Haha, I really want to. it's just going to take a bit of time to practice it with all of the double stops... I bet it will sound good on my electric as well. Can't wait to get this started. I was also thinking of doing A Little Heart to Heart from Team Fortress 2, though it's not on here, and I couldn't find it on google. I am thinking of maybe trying to arrange it myself, but only if I can't find someone to arrange it in a few weeks. I think it would sound really cool on Cello. Still hoping for some song suggestions!
EDIT: Oh, and I cannot see your avatar either blueflower...
I can see Blue's avatar fine...
Yeah. I can see it too.
A+++++++++
Nicholas Cage makes for an amazing avatar.
Quote from: blueflower999 on May 14, 2013, 01:03:52 PMIf you can't tell by my avatar, I love the classic Mega Man games. :P
Unless Nick Cage was in Mega Man games, I really don't understand the resemblance...
Well, as long as some people can see it. I guess I'll leave it for now. Thanks, guys. :)
TheBoyWhoCriedWolf, it's Nicholas Cage's face on Megaman. :P
It's a bit difficult to see though, but it's still A+++++++++.
Oh!!! I was thinking Nicholas Cage's new outfit was a bit too hipster!
*bump*
guys i don't want to make new friends just because all of my other ones are going to college. D:
enough of that though more srs question. what should i have for lunch tomorrow
Peanut butter and honey sammich
Quote from: spitllama on August 05, 2013, 11:24:43 PMPeanut butter and honey sammich
OBJECTION!
Why not go the extra mile (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peanut_butter,_banana_and_bacon_sandwich)?
Quote from: spitllama on August 05, 2013, 11:24:43 PMPeanut butter and honey sammich
i exchanged the peanut butter for nutella.
It was great.
Quote from: K-NiGhT on August 06, 2013, 06:08:18 PMi exchanged the peanut butter for nutella.
It was great.
Exchange the honey for nutella for a diabetes sandwich.
Nutella is awesome and worth it ._:
Quote from: Ruto on August 06, 2013, 07:58:31 PMExchange the honey for nutella for a diabetes sandwich.
Nutella is awesome and worth it ._:
(https://2littlerosebuds.files.wordpress.com/2012/06/diabeetus.jpg?w=580)
My signature is diabeetus! D:
Nothing's more diabeetus than a Clinker and nutella sandwich.
Is Marmite good?
Marmite is terrible.
Vegemite's where it's at 8)
Okay guys. I need some advice.
I just got my Wii back from being repaired. Only it wasn't repaired. NoA didn't do it because, even though it was a problem with the disc drive, I had downloaded the Homebrew Channel at one point. Even though I deleted it, they said the data was still altered so that they couldn't fix it. I'm still wondering if that means they COULDN'T fix it, or they WOULDN'T fix it because of unauthorized software.
So I'm stuck. I really don't want to buy a new one, for many reasons. Do you guys know of any way I could get repairs done by someone other than Nintendo, or if you have a way I can fix it myself?
I don't see why downloading something would alter the disc drive, so I'm assume its because they just won't do it. I'm not very learned in the technology replacement department, but couldn't you just buy the part you need replaced and do it yourself? If you're not good with machines, a technology store might do it for you.
I remember when my DS got wacked up, all I wanted to do was open it up and look inside, since something involving the start switch got loose (you could hear it rattling around). The problem was, the screws in the DS were a special design that I couldn't open with anything I could find in stores. I could see them doing the same thing for the wii too, so maybe opening it might be a problem
Of course they wouldn't repair it for you. You modified your system and its content. Nobody likes that, it also makes it harder to fix the software should something like that break.
But since this is hardware, you'd either have to do it yourself or find someone else.
Quote from: TheZeldaPianist275 on August 20, 2013, 11:20:10 AMOkay guys. I need some advice.
I just got my Wii back from being repaired. Only it wasn't repaired. NoA didn't do it because, even though it was a problem with the disc drive, I had downloaded the Homebrew Channel at one point. Even though I deleted it, they said the data was still altered so that they couldn't fix it. I'm still wondering if that means they COULDN'T fix it, or they WOULDN'T fix it because of unauthorized software.
So I'm stuck. I really don't want to buy a new one, for many reasons. Do you guys know of any way I could get repairs done by someone other than Nintendo, or if you have a way I can fix it myself?
Had you said something about this earlier, I would have helped you virginize it but I think it's too late now.
of course, now you can reinstall the homebrew channel, get a usb drive and play games off of that i guess.
Quote from: Dude on August 20, 2013, 04:07:23 PMHad you said something about this earlier, I would have helped you virginize it but I think it's too late now.
of course, now you can reinstall the homebrew channel, get a usb drive and play games off of that i guess.
How does that work?
Nintendo probably already scanned your serial number so they probably won't accept it for repairs, so either way it doesn't matter anymore.
Just either pirate the games off of a torrent site that I won't give you or find someone who has a working wii disc drive, the homebrew channel, and a computer hooked up to the same wifi network and use this (http://wiibrew.org/wiki/CleanRip)
Hate to bring this back to life, but I need some advice.
(Please don't say anything mean.....Im serious about this.) :-[
How do you make a true, close friend? I don't really need a girlfriend, but just a true friend that understands me and is there for me in the best and worst of times as I am there for him/her through the best and worst of times.
Guess I'm just feeling lonely :P
I feel like any answer would really oversimplify the situation... even then, I'm not sure if it's something you can give as instructions to someone else.
You're right! Just a few suggestions would be cool.
Quote from: ETFROXX on May 22, 2011, 01:02:53 PMChapter One: Meeting People
Now, if you're reading this, you may/may not be of the lonely people. That's okay. You know why? THERE ARE OTHERS OUT THERE. THAT'S RIGHT. Now you're probably thinking "Where do I meet these people?" and I've got the answer for you.
NOT HERE. PUT THIS BOOK DOWN. GET OUTSIDE.
There's many places to meet other lonelys at. Let's look at a list:
- Coffee Shops: Meet others that share your coffee obsession, or if you're a regular chat it up with that cute guy/gal that makes your daily espresso.
- Bowling Alleys: You can show off your bowling skills and possibly meet someone just as competitive as you are!
- Target: I realize this one may sound crazy, but it makes sense. If you hang out in the book section you might meet someone with the same book interests, same goes for the music section and so on. Maybe meet someone who likes the same plates.
- The Gym: This mostly goes for you men. There's lots of women with low self esteem at the gym! GIVE THEM A COMPLIMENT. Not to mention get yourself buff in the process. ;)
- Outside Your Home: Just get the fuck outside. Or as internet people call it, gtfo.
In our next chapter we'll discuss actually asking the lonelys you meet on a date! Soon after we'll get into actual relationships and all the crap that comes along with.
I was wrong.
Hell yea you were
Quote from: Dude on February 16, 2015, 09:10:33 PM
Hmmm.....very interesting. Thanks Dude!
ETFROXX did a good job on that.
I'll let her know.
Is she still around?
Is there a place around your town that all the natives inhabit? Try going there occasionally, maybe bring your cello
Quote from: NocturneOfShadow on February 16, 2015, 09:41:59 PMIs there a place around your town that all the natives inhabit? Try going there occasionally, maybe bring your cello
Why hello sir/madam, ever been with a man with a big...cello?
Quote from: Clanker37 on February 17, 2015, 01:11:22 AMWhy hello sir/madam, ever been with a man with a big...cello?
idk why but i laughed too hard at this
Quote from: Clanker37 on February 17, 2015, 01:11:22 AMWhy hello sir/madam, ever been with a man with a big...cello?
Hey girl wanna see my
cello
I met one of my BFFs because we were in the same calc group. The following year, she realized I was good at art and I helped her think of something cool to make and then we were just hanging around the hand-choppingly dangerous equipment in the woodworking studio late to help her finish it by the due date. I also hid in her dorm room when she was RA until I secured off-campus housing.
So the lesson is, they're everywhere. But mostly you want the type of person that can bail you from prison.
Quote from: Ruto on February 18, 2015, 01:30:39 AMI met one of my BFFs because we were in the same calc group. The following year, she realized I was good at art and I helped her think of something cool to make and then we were just hanging around the hand-choppingly dangerous equipment in the woodworking studio late to help her finish it by the due date. I also hid in her dorm room when she was RA until I secured off-campus housing.
I see! Thanks for the advice.
Quote from: Ruto on February 18, 2015, 01:30:39 AMBut mostly you want the type of person that can bail you from prison.
Yowr mwean :(
Btw, I'm officially not here. But there is actually Internet on the bus I'm riding on for my trip :P
So, I can chat a little.
Quote from: mariolegofan on February 18, 2015, 08:41:35 AMBtw, I'm officially not here. But there is actually Internet on the bus I'm riding on for my trip :P
So, I can chat a little.
Charter buses that have wifi are amazing, especially when they also have power outlets. On my band trip to Los Angeles a few years ago, a few friends brought xbox 360's on the bus with little screen setups and played xbox while connected to the internet and going across the country.
Technology is crazy, man.
Quote from: K-NiGhT on February 18, 2015, 10:39:48 AMCharter buses that have wifi are amazing, especially when they also have power outlets. On my band trip to Los Angeles a few years ago, a few friends brought xbox 360's on the bus with little screen setups and played xbox while connected to the internet and going across the country.
Technology is crazy, man.
Ikr?
I thought they were kidding when they said they had Internet :P
Pretty cool!
That's also pretty awesome that you got to play Xbox! Should of brought my Wii U ;)
Bad news though, is that I'll be in this tin rectangle for another 8 hours :/
Tin rectangle? Wow, I didn't realize we had mastered transdimensional transportation! I hope the transfiguration didn't leave you feeling transcendental as you were translated into such a miraculous transformation.
Quote from: MaestroUGC on February 18, 2015, 10:59:32 AMTin rectangle? Wow, I didn't realize we had mastered transdimensional transportation! I hope the transfiguration didn't leave you feeling transcendental as you were translated into such a miraculous transformation.
lol
Tin can ;)