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Oh good that was a launch. u.u;; For a minute I thought that was your bike smoking... Glad you liked it. The other pictures I took where it looked like it was coming from the engine or exhaust, did not come out as well.

*keeps my mouth shut because Jesusfreak already knows what I am thinking* lol :PI guess I'll just have to keep praying about it and see what happens. If this is what God really wants for me, He'll make it happen. *believes it will happen* I hope so... *has a very hard time being silent* So, I just got off the phone with my mom, and she basically said she's okay with it, as long as I know what I'm getting myself into, and as long as he doesn't pull me down in my Christian walk. So, I think my next plan of action is to take a shower, because I just got up. And my next plan of action for the whole Ian thing, is to tell him I came to my conclusion on the whole "burning with passion" verse thing. *is very happy* I am thrilled that your mother is okay with a relationship with Ian. My feeling is that your mother sees you're in love. My thoughts are that Ian is not going to try and make you change your religion. If you both respect each other and do not try and change each other's beliefs, then I think you two will be a fantastic couple with a phenomenal relationship. I think it's less that than the fact that I've known Ian for four years, and that she knows I've been praying about it, and that I should know better than anyone else what God wants in my life. And I think my mom has been praying about it too, and feels the same thing. So, it should be interesting to see where things go from here. Aside from telling Ian my conclusion on that Bible thing, I need some good way to find out if he's in love with me too... From what you have mentioned of his actions... there is absolutely no doubt in mind that he is most definitely in love with you. It's *really* hard to say. He acts in a romantic way with pretty much everyone. It's just part of his character. Oh. *puts brain into mode B* Hahaha yeah. I think I'm going to wait until he's better before I say anything. I don't want to shock his system or anything. And I think that since he's been stuck in bed and thinking about me, there's a good chance he's been thinking about God too, and I don't want to interfere with anything God's trying to tell him. Because who knows? Maybe he'll come out of this illness knowing Jesus as the Messiah and his savior. *resists temptation to open my mouth* lol you can talk if you want. Thanks. You are hoping he will change. If you want a successful relationship, just accept him and respect his choice of religion. If you both just start your relationship and see where things go, and do not expect him to change, then you both will do well. If you are going into this relationship expecting he give up his religion and accept yours, then I suggest you do not start the relationship... it won't work. Oh I know that full well. I live by the idea that I should hope for the best and expect the worst. Of course I *hope* Ian will be saved, but I can't be foolish enough to expect it. I know better than that. And I'm in love with him as he is now, I doubt that will change. I know you know this, but I guess my choice of words was not good. You need to give up 'hoping' Ian be saved. Forget about it completely. Don't even think about it. If it is meant to happen, it will happen. But if you keep this thought in the back of your mind, it will undermine your relationship. It's impossible to forget about it completely, but I won't let it interfere with anything. We're such close friends, I think that if my hope for his salvation was going to hurt our relationship, it would have done so already. And I know that Ian is very stubborn, so it's not likely to happen except through an act of God. So my hope is not so much that Ian will change, but that God would cause Ian to change. So the pressure would be on God instead of on Ian, if that makes sense. LOL... it sounds like a way of convincing yourself that it is okay to keep hoping he will change. LOL

Excellent idea. Walks are good. They are! And while I was taking my walk, I was praying, which was nice because I haven't had much time to do that lately. And in one part of my walk, I just stopped and took in the scenery (which, to be fair, was a soccer field, but the birds were singing and there was a sunset forming and it was really nice), and then I noticed a little piece of rainbow in the sky. Like a teeny tiny piece that only I was likely to notice (because I tend to notice rainbows, especially when I'm going through something and seeking God's help). And I was standing there praying, and I really felt that God's pushing me more and more towards Ian. And I've been praying that God lead me in the right direction for stuff like that. So, I don't know. Like I'm cool with it, happy about it, but I don't know quite what to do with it, like what action to take. It's interesting. *keeps my mouth shut because Jesusfreak already knows what I am thinking* lol :PI guess I'll just have to keep praying about it and see what happens. If this is what God really wants for me, He'll make it happen. *believes it will happen* I hope so... *has a very hard time being silent* So, I just got off the phone with my mom, and she basically said she's okay with it, as long as I know what I'm getting myself into, and as long as he doesn't pull me down in my Christian walk. So, I think my next plan of action is to take a shower, because I just got up. And my next plan of action for the whole Ian thing, is to tell him I came to my conclusion on the whole "burning with passion" verse thing. *is very happy* I am thrilled that your mother is okay with a relationship with Ian. My feeling is that your mother sees you're in love. My thoughts are that Ian is not going to try and make you change your religion. If you both respect each other and do not try and change each other's beliefs, then I think you two will be a fantastic couple with a phenomenal relationship. I think it's less that than the fact that I've known Ian for four years, and that she knows I've been praying about it, and that I should know better than anyone else what God wants in my life. And I think my mom has been praying about it too, and feels the same thing. So, it should be interesting to see where things go from here. Aside from telling Ian my conclusion on that Bible thing, I need some good way to find out if he's in love with me too... From what you have mentioned of his actions... there is absolutely no doubt in mind that he is most definitely in love with you. It's *really* hard to say. He acts in a romantic way with pretty much everyone. It's just part of his character. Oh. *puts brain into mode B* Hahaha yeah. I think I'm going to wait until he's better before I say anything. I don't want to shock his system or anything. And I think that since he's been stuck in bed and thinking about me, there's a good chance he's been thinking about God too, and I don't want to interfere with anything God's trying to tell him. Because who knows? Maybe he'll come out of this illness knowing Jesus as the Messiah and his savior. *resists temptation to open my mouth* lol you can talk if you want. Thanks. You are hoping he will change. If you want a successful relationship, just accept him and respect his choice of religion. If you both just start your relationship and see where things go, and do not expect him to change, then you both will do well. If you are going into this relationship expecting he give up his religion and accept yours, then I suggest you do not start the relationship... it won't work. Oh I know that full well. I live by the idea that I should hope for the best and expect the worst. Of course I *hope* Ian will be saved, but I can't be foolish enough to expect it. I know better than that. And I'm in love with him as he is now, I doubt that will change. I know you know this, but I guess my choice of words was not good. You need to give up 'hoping' Ian be saved. Forget about it completely. Don't even think about it. If it is meant to happen, it will happen. But if you keep this thought in the back of your mind, it will undermine your relationship.

Your poetry should be in a bound book for all to read. Talent is on your side.

Religion can be discussed in the religion topic. You could always ask Lauren to go there. Or provide her with a link to your post there. a) too much work...my head hurts today. b ) last time I said something in the relig forum, it was either ignored or shot down, I don't remember. >.> that and I'm still trying to figure out the right tone to write in. woo! I might have a job! Write when you feel like it. Just for the record, your post was about you writing in another forum about your religious views and people giving you an incredibly hard time. The people on the other website were really, really mean.

Excellent idea. Walks are good. They are! And while I was taking my walk, I was praying, which was nice because I haven't had much time to do that lately. And in one part of my walk, I just stopped and took in the scenery (which, to be fair, was a soccer field, but the birds were singing and there was a sunset forming and it was really nice), and then I noticed a little piece of rainbow in the sky. Like a teeny tiny piece that only I was likely to notice (because I tend to notice rainbows, especially when I'm going through something and seeking God's help). And I was standing there praying, and I really felt that God's pushing me more and more towards Ian. And I've been praying that God lead me in the right direction for stuff like that. So, I don't know. Like I'm cool with it, happy about it, but I don't know quite what to do with it, like what action to take. It's interesting. *keeps my mouth shut because Jesusfreak already knows what I am thinking* lol :PI guess I'll just have to keep praying about it and see what happens. If this is what God really wants for me, He'll make it happen. *believes it will happen* I hope so... *has a very hard time being silent* So, I just got off the phone with my mom, and she basically said she's okay with it, as long as I know what I'm getting myself into, and as long as he doesn't pull me down in my Christian walk. So, I think my next plan of action is to take a shower, because I just got up. And my next plan of action for the whole Ian thing, is to tell him I came to my conclusion on the whole "burning with passion" verse thing. *is very happy* I am thrilled that your mother is okay with a relationship with Ian. My feeling is that your mother sees you're in love. My thoughts are that Ian is not going to try and make you change your religion. If you both respect each other and do not try and change each other's beliefs, then I think you two will be a fantastic couple with a phenomenal relationship. I think it's less that than the fact that I've known Ian for four years, and that she knows I've been praying about it, and that I should know better than anyone else what God wants in my life. And I think my mom has been praying about it too, and feels the same thing. So, it should be interesting to see where things go from here. Aside from telling Ian my conclusion on that Bible thing, I need some good way to find out if he's in love with me too... From what you have mentioned of his actions... there is absolutely no doubt in mind that he is most definitely in love with you. It's *really* hard to say. He acts in a romantic way with pretty much everyone. It's just part of his character. Oh. *puts brain into mode B* Hahaha yeah. I think I'm going to wait until he's better before I say anything. I don't want to shock his system or anything. And I think that since he's been stuck in bed and thinking about me, there's a good chance he's been thinking about God too, and I don't want to interfere with anything God's trying to tell him. Because who knows? Maybe he'll come out of this illness knowing Jesus as the Messiah and his savior. *resists temptation to open my mouth* lol you can talk if you want. Thanks. You are hoping he will change. If you want a successful relationship, just accept him and respect his choice of religion. If you both just start your relationship and see where things go, and do not expect him to change, then you both will do well. If you are going into this relationship expecting he give up his religion and accept yours, then I suggest you do not start the relationship... it won't work.

Here is the a couple more pictures of my bike. See the background????? Another successful launch!

And? Well, we were on the subject of throwing B/bread. Of course, I threw it back at him. xD I know. I just wanted to know if you returned the toss.

The picture didn't upload? Unfortunately no.

As always... a really great poem.

Excellent idea. Walks are good. They are! And while I was taking my walk, I was praying, which was nice because I haven't had much time to do that lately. And in one part of my walk, I just stopped and took in the scenery (which, to be fair, was a soccer field, but the birds were singing and there was a sunset forming and it was really nice), and then I noticed a little piece of rainbow in the sky. Like a teeny tiny piece that only I was likely to notice (because I tend to notice rainbows, especially when I'm going through something and seeking God's help). And I was standing there praying, and I really felt that God's pushing me more and more towards Ian. And I've been praying that God lead me in the right direction for stuff like that. So, I don't know. Like I'm cool with it, happy about it, but I don't know quite what to do with it, like what action to take. It's interesting. *keeps my mouth shut because Jesusfreak already knows what I am thinking* lol :PI guess I'll just have to keep praying about it and see what happens. If this is what God really wants for me, He'll make it happen. *believes it will happen* I hope so... *has a very hard time being silent* So, I just got off the phone with my mom, and she basically said she's okay with it, as long as I know what I'm getting myself into, and as long as he doesn't pull me down in my Christian walk. So, I think my next plan of action is to take a shower, because I just got up. And my next plan of action for the whole Ian thing, is to tell him I came to my conclusion on the whole "burning with passion" verse thing. *is very happy* I am thrilled that your mother is okay with a relationship with Ian. My feeling is that your mother sees you're in love. My thoughts are that Ian is not going to try and make you change your religion. If you both respect each other and do not try and change each other's beliefs, then I think you two will be a fantastic couple with a phenomenal relationship. I think it's less that than the fact that I've known Ian for four years, and that she knows I've been praying about it, and that I should know better than anyone else what God wants in my life. And I think my mom has been praying about it too, and feels the same thing. So, it should be interesting to see where things go from here. Aside from telling Ian my conclusion on that Bible thing, I need some good way to find out if he's in love with me too... From what you have mentioned of his actions... there is absolutely no doubt in mind that he is most definitely in love with you. It's *really* hard to say. He acts in a romantic way with pretty much everyone. It's just part of his character. Oh. *puts brain into mode B* Hahaha yeah. I think I'm going to wait until he's better before I say anything. I don't want to shock his system or anything. And I think that since he's been stuck in bed and thinking about me, there's a good chance he's been thinking about God too, and I don't want to interfere with anything God's trying to tell him. Because who knows? Maybe he'll come out of this illness knowing Jesus as the Messiah and his savior. *resists temptation to open my mouth*

unfortunately some of us don't have fur I guess that presents a bit of a problem. Humans have fur. just not as much. we generally call it hair. the only fur on humans is guys' arm/leg/chest /back hair. (and yeah...I deliberately put the wub there) So... you like hairy guys.

Excellent idea. Walks are good. They are! And while I was taking my walk, I was praying, which was nice because I haven't had much time to do that lately. And in one part of my walk, I just stopped and took in the scenery (which, to be fair, was a soccer field, but the birds were singing and there was a sunset forming and it was really nice), and then I noticed a little piece of rainbow in the sky. Like a teeny tiny piece that only I was likely to notice (because I tend to notice rainbows, especially when I'm going through something and seeking God's help). And I was standing there praying, and I really felt that God's pushing me more and more towards Ian. And I've been praying that God lead me in the right direction for stuff like that. So, I don't know. Like I'm cool with it, happy about it, but I don't know quite what to do with it, like what action to take. It's interesting. *keeps my mouth shut because Jesusfreak already knows what I am thinking* lol :PI guess I'll just have to keep praying about it and see what happens. If this is what God really wants for me, He'll make it happen. *believes it will happen* I hope so... *has a very hard time being silent* So, I just got off the phone with my mom, and she basically said she's okay with it, as long as I know what I'm getting myself into, and as long as he doesn't pull me down in my Christian walk. So, I think my next plan of action is to take a shower, because I just got up. And my next plan of action for the whole Ian thing, is to tell him I came to my conclusion on the whole "burning with passion" verse thing. *is very happy* I am thrilled that your mother is okay with a relationship with Ian. My feeling is that your mother sees you're in love. My thoughts are that Ian is not going to try and make you change your religion. If you both respect each other and do not try and change each other's beliefs, then I think you two will be a fantastic couple with a phenomenal relationship. I think it's less that than the fact that I've known Ian for four years, and that she knows I've been praying about it, and that I should know better than anyone else what God wants in my life. And I think my mom has been praying about it too, and feels the same thing. So, it should be interesting to see where things go from here. Aside from telling Ian my conclusion on that Bible thing, I need some good way to find out if he's in love with me too... From what you have mentioned of his actions... there is absolutely no doubt in mind that he is most definitely in love with you. It's *really* hard to say. He acts in a romantic way with pretty much everyone. It's just part of his character. Oh. *puts brain into mode B*

It's a little confusing. HampsterKing says you cannot use the Elton John pictures for your avatar, but in the siggy they are okay. I will have to ask more.

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Excellent idea. Walks are good. They are! And while I was taking my walk, I was praying, which was nice because I haven't had much time to do that lately. And in one part of my walk, I just stopped and took in the scenery (which, to be fair, was a soccer field, but the birds were singing and there was a sunset forming and it was really nice), and then I noticed a little piece of rainbow in the sky. Like a teeny tiny piece that only I was likely to notice (because I tend to notice rainbows, especially when I'm going through something and seeking God's help). And I was standing there praying, and I really felt that God's pushing me more and more towards Ian. And I've been praying that God lead me in the right direction for stuff like that. So, I don't know. Like I'm cool with it, happy about it, but I don't know quite what to do with it, like what action to take. It's interesting. *keeps my mouth shut because Jesusfreak already knows what I am thinking* lol :PI guess I'll just have to keep praying about it and see what happens. If this is what God really wants for me, He'll make it happen. *believes it will happen* I hope so... *has a very hard time being silent* So, I just got off the phone with my mom, and she basically said she's okay with it, as long as I know what I'm getting myself into, and as long as he doesn't pull me down in my Christian walk. So, I think my next plan of action is to take a shower, because I just got up. And my next plan of action for the whole Ian thing, is to tell him I came to my conclusion on the whole "burning with passion" verse thing. *is very happy* I am thrilled that your mother is okay with a relationship with Ian. My feeling is that your mother sees you're in love. My thoughts are that Ian is not going to try and make you change your religion. If you both respect each other and do not try and change each other's beliefs, then I think you two will be a fantastic couple with a phenomenal relationship. I think it's less that than the fact that I've known Ian for four years, and that she knows I've been praying about it, and that I should know better than anyone else what God wants in my life. And I think my mom has been praying about it too, and feels the same thing. So, it should be interesting to see where things go from here. Aside from telling Ian my conclusion on that Bible thing, I need some good way to find out if he's in love with me too... From what you have mentioned of his actions... there is absolutely no doubt in mind that he is most definitely in love with you.

Oh, I am sorry to hear this.

I can do that. In fact, we all will help you. I'll start right now! =D ...io LOLIO laugh-out-loud...in-outdoors? Laugh-Out-Loud...io.

Excellent idea. Walks are good. They are! And while I was taking my walk, I was praying, which was nice because I haven't had much time to do that lately. And in one part of my walk, I just stopped and took in the scenery (which, to be fair, was a soccer field, but the birds were singing and there was a sunset forming and it was really nice), and then I noticed a little piece of rainbow in the sky. Like a teeny tiny piece that only I was likely to notice (because I tend to notice rainbows, especially when I'm going through something and seeking God's help). And I was standing there praying, and I really felt that God's pushing me more and more towards Ian. And I've been praying that God lead me in the right direction for stuff like that. So, I don't know. Like I'm cool with it, happy about it, but I don't know quite what to do with it, like what action to take. It's interesting. *keeps my mouth shut because Jesusfreak already knows what I am thinking* lol :PI guess I'll just have to keep praying about it and see what happens. If this is what God really wants for me, He'll make it happen. *believes it will happen* I hope so... *has a very hard time being silent* So, I just got off the phone with my mom, and she basically said she's okay with it, as long as I know what I'm getting myself into, and as long as he doesn't pull me down in my Christian walk. So, I think my next plan of action is to take a shower, because I just got up. And my next plan of action for the whole Ian thing, is to tell him I came to my conclusion on the whole "burning with passion" verse thing. *is very happy* I am thrilled that your mother is okay with a relationship with Ian. My feeling is that your mother sees you're in love. My thoughts are that Ian is not going to try and make you change your religion. If you both respect each other and do not try and change each other's beliefs, then I think you two will be a fantastic couple with a phenomenal relationship.

unfortunately some of us don't have fur I guess that presents a bit of a problem.

I can do that. In fact, we all will help you. I'll start right now! =D ...io LOLIO

Excellent idea. Walks are good. They are! And while I was taking my walk, I was praying, which was nice because I haven't had much time to do that lately. And in one part of my walk, I just stopped and took in the scenery (which, to be fair, was a soccer field, but the birds were singing and there was a sunset forming and it was really nice), and then I noticed a little piece of rainbow in the sky. Like a teeny tiny piece that only I was likely to notice (because I tend to notice rainbows, especially when I'm going through something and seeking God's help). And I was standing there praying, and I really felt that God's pushing me more and more towards Ian. And I've been praying that God lead me in the right direction for stuff like that. So, I don't know. Like I'm cool with it, happy about it, but I don't know quite what to do with it, like what action to take. It's interesting. *keeps my mouth shut because Jesusfreak already knows what I am thinking* lol :PI guess I'll just have to keep praying about it and see what happens. If this is what God really wants for me, He'll make it happen. *believes it will happen* I hope so... *has a very hard time being silent*

Religion can be discussed in the religion topic. You could always ask Lauren to go there. Or provide her with a link to your post there.

*gives Topazia a hug* I am really, really sorry you had to have a relationship with a guy such as your EX-boyfriend. But the good news is that he is your ex-boyfriend and you have a really wonderful guy in your life now. As you say, he is in the past. I am sure he hurt your feelings when you two talked last night, and I feel bad that he did this, but I feel like you are a much stronger individual for the entire relationship. You didn't succumb to his pressure or lies, so you came out the winner. Good for you!!! Your ex-boyfriend is trying to get under your skin. Obviously he is failing at whatever is happening in his loser life at the moment, so he figures he will try and make someone else feel bad. Never give him the opportunity. Should he call again, be nice, be polite, smile (even though he can't see you) and tell him that you would appreciate he not call. Then say "I'm sorry, but I am unable to talk Bye, bye" and then hang up. It might take him a couple calls to get the message, but if it is always the same and he is unable to spread his poison to your ears, then you will feel better and he will feel worse. Never give him the chance. I know this is hard, but I will give you this to think of... if you answer the phone and he is on the other end, put this vision into your head... the signs on the beach say "WARNING STAY OUT OF WATER! BEWARE MILLIONS OF 'PORTUGESE MAN OF WAR' JELLYFISH". Would you go into the water? :blink: Never!!! So if he calls again, treat him like a Portugese Man Of War Jellyfish and do not let his tentacles touch any part of you, mind or physical. Stay out of the water. Hang up! Okay... enough of my ranting.

Fur is the best. Sand bath, comb it, then go. Always easy and looks great!