Alie, after you are done with that, look for 'The World Without Us,' by Alan Weisman. I've laughed, I've sighed and wished several times I've died. He makes you think to the brink of all the 'thoughts' that you could possbibly 'think.'
It is from the New International Version. Here is the same verse from the English Standard Version and the New American Standard Bible:
'Better is the end of a thing than its beginning, and the patient in spirit is better than the proud in spirit' (ESV)
'The end of a matter is better than its beginning; Patience of spirit is better than haughtiness of spirit' (NASB)
Rani, I cannot believe anyone would say that to you! Ninja is right. It's crap. Do not let it get to you. On a more sinister note, I haven't hurt anyone recently and I feel like I'm losing my violent bent. Could I have a go at this person? Please?
Skinny-dipping and star-gazing.
Same question please.
I've had a serious crush on a teacher in primary school, but I vaguely remember another before that when I was four or five. It was for this girl who lived in our neighborhood. Her nanny was our helper's neice and would often come by our home with the girl, who would sit next to me and 'introduce' me to her various dolls. I remember being very happy each time she was around. Sheesh! Ness, now you've done it. Im going to be all nostalgic today Lol.
Same question please.
Conformist! Lmao! Run, Forrest. Run!
Unfortunately, yes. I consistently wind up with bad scores. I suck at singing.
Same question please?
I've lived in several places. Lol. A few years ago, when people would ask me where I was from, it was fun to answer 'From all over.' It was true! But, I have been pretty much based in one city for the past six or seven years though I still travel extensively.
Lol! Dang rednecks could not get over football so I had to Soccer the kicking game and football the punting one. Sad isnt it?
Yes, for as long as I do not have to live theirs during the same time. I cannot imagine a life other than the one I now live!
Same question please?
Backpack it is!
Public bathrooms: To pee or not to pee?
Mentally menstruated! Lol, I often suffer from haemorrhage of the heart and diarrhea of the mind…so I can understand how you feel.
Not that fond of baths anymore. Chandler Bing messed it up for me by saying 'You just sit in there stewing in your own filth.' Yuck. But, bubbles are good. Lol! Especially in the park even if it were to just watch kids go nuts.
Travel: Squeeze your house in a hand-carried valaise or bare essentials in a back-pack?
Hello Boo! You would be very disappointed. Attribute my nonchalance to an overwhelming interest for self-preservation and nothing else. A few lives around here squarely rest on my sanity. I lose it, they lose. Keeps my head above water and my spirit above sorrow.
Cold water is awesome!
'Pins and needles' shower or 'effervescent bath?'
Plumpernickel! Lmao!
Raspberries over Fruitloops or dehydrated Cinnamon-roasted apple slices over shredded wheat?
I have a few erm indigenous friends but mostly choose to spend my evenings with the international crowd since Soccer and Cricket are anathemas to the locals. They prefer to chat up basketball and boxing. Trouble is most of these are Neanderthals and come with German sub-titles. Lol. Its all good except when I swallow my gum I guess.
Good for you. If it happens for me, then so be it. If it doesn't, I'm not going to lose any sleep over it. You got any more cents back there?
Jump first and contemplate later as you convalesce. Lmao!
Bread: Chew on a loaf or bite into a slice?
I was sitting in a cafe waiting for my coffee chewing this really strange fruit-flavored gum when a friend of mine hit me on my back as he said 'Hello.' Bloke in question was probably fed fertilizer when he was a child because I kid you not, he would make Shrek look like Mr. Bean. He does not know how strong he is. I swallowed my gum partly in surprise and partly in pain. Lol! Bum then proceeds to tell me that it takes several months for the gum to pass through my insides. Lol.