The Boast Post

I'm a regular in a Facebook group on waiting until marriage to have sex. As one of the few atheists in a largely theistic community, I have the opportunity to shake things up and offer an alternative viewpoint on a regular basis. I feel like I'm making a difference and giving people some perspective on what we atheists are like.

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Originally Posted by SleepyWitch

yeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee ee
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I've handed in my thesis
I'm beginning to think it's all crap, but at least I'm rid of it

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Hehe, I can relate to that. It feels wonderful to get rid of a responsibility! Congratulations! :D

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Originally Posted by Taliesin

Well, this is not a sort of a sudden breakthrough but I still must brag that Il Trovatore is going quite well. I am performing, in the opera chorus, on big stage. There will be seven performances this season.
And I even have my part by heart and I can act and it is quite fun, actually, by now. The director is French, can't speak Estonian and doesn't speak English very well and uses a translator and stuff, but he's cool. And the actors are cool too, especially one that plays the part of Ferrando, but perhaps it is because that the choir doesn't communicate much with other actors, but Ferrando as a captain/general/something like that communicates a lot with his soldiers in the opera.
And it is quite fun to play a redshirt, actually.

Oh, and quote of the day, from the directors helper, also French, also not very good with English, trying to tell me I should look more unkempt:
"You look too straight"

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And she was the the director's helper in translation? Heh in this case I am quite sure there would be some more fun stuff awaiting you.

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Originally Posted by RobinHood

I'm a regular in a Facebook group on waiting until marriage to have sex. As one of the few atheists in a largely theistic community, I have the opportunity to shake things up and offer an alternative on a regular basis. I feel like I'm making a difference and giving people some perspective on what we atheists are like.

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:lol:

Indeed you are.

Hmmm following Robin's example, I think I have got something to boast about. I am a Pakistani, yet I am not a terrorist.

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Originally Posted by Taliesin

Well, this is not a sort of a sudden breakthrough but I still must brag that Il Trovatore is going quite well. I am performing, in the opera chorus, on big stage. There will be seven performances this season.
And I even have my part by heart and I can act and it is quite fun, actually, by now. The director is French, can't speak Estonian and doesn't speak English very well and uses a translator and stuff, but he's cool. And the actors are cool too, especially one that plays the part of Ferrando, but perhaps it is because that the choir doesn't communicate much with other actors, but Ferrando as a captain/general/something like that communicates a lot with his soldiers in the opera.
And it is quite fun to play a redshirt, actually.

Oh, and quote of the day, from the directors helper, also French, also not very good with English, trying to tell me I should look more unkempt:
"You look too straight"

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that's too cool, Tal. I didn't know you sing. :thumbs_up how come I missed that?

Congrats, Sleepy and Taliesin!!! And to Robin for a) his interesting views; and b)atheism and Serenity ;)

Doubleboast for me - got better grades than half my class here although I was doing everything in a different language (mostly by studying insanely) . . . and am going to have a poem published! :D

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Originally Posted by RobinHood3000

I'm a regular in a Facebook group on waiting until marriage to have sex. As one of the few atheists in a largely theistic community, I have the opportunity to shake things up and offer an alternative on a regular basis. I feel like I'm making a difference and giving people some perspective on what we atheists are like.

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Go Robin! Nice to spread the word in such a creative away, and in such a suprising environment.

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Originally Posted by mir

Congrats, Sleepy and Taliesin!!! And to Robin for a) his interesting views; and b)atheism and Serenity ;)

Doubleboast for me - got better grades than half my class here although I was doing everything in a different language (mostly by studying insanely) . . . and am going to have a poem published! :D

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congrats mir, that's too cool :) sorry I didn't reply to your PM a couple of months back, I was so busy with my bloody thesis.

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Originally Posted by SleepyWitch

yeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee ee
eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee
I've handed in my thesis :banana:
I'm beginning to think it's all crap, but at least I'm rid of it :bawling:

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Congratulations, Sleepy!!! I'm sure it's a great thesis. Hope you're enjoying the sudden freedom. :)

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Originally Posted by Petrarch's Love

Congratulations, Sleepy!!! I'm sure it's a great thesis. Hope you're enjoying the sudden freedom. :)

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hey Petrarch, thanks :) :banana:
hehehe, yeah well, my freedom won't last for long, coz I gotta get started on studying for the exams (they start in August, but it's recommended to study for half a year to a whole year :eek:). but tell you what, I've been looking forward to that because I still prefer studying and reading stuff to writing and doing research myself... so it's OK :) :banana:
but before I start studying, my hubby and me are going to England for a week (Feb. 15-21). :)

Hey Sleepy - Congrats on finishing and turning in your thesis! That's great! And I hope you have a great vacation in England - that's a good way to reward yourself and take a break. :)

As for me - I'm happy cause I just found out I'll be presenting at a conference in April. I feel good about it because last year I went to the same conference on a panel formed by my professor. This year, my paper got accepted just on my own. :) It's not a super-competitive conference, but it's still nice to get the acceptance letter. Too bad it's in Macomb, Illiniois. :rolleyes:

Today...........I listened to DEVO for over 12 hours.


(although i'm not sure if that's a boast, or a slight mental disorder :p)

Baki: And that goes to prove that there is a little bit of Lily in all of us! :banana:

mir, that is wonderful news -- congratulations indeed! :thumbs_up

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Originally Posted by kiz_paws

Baki: And that goes to prove that there is a little bit of Lily in all of us! :banana:

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:lol: yes and I'm blaming her! You know you gonne crazy when you've been listening to something from when you wake up to sleep for three whole days. :eek:

I received my report card and was astonished to find out that I maintained my 97 GPA from last marking period! My grades are as follows:

French (99)
English (97)
Psychology (97)
US History (95)
Math B (99)
Chemistry (94)
Microcomputer Apps. (97)
Physical Education (100)

And under the comments section of my report card, I received three (3) "Patrick does outstanding work"s. :D

I have made a friend

Dori - that is an excellent report card! Felicitations! Good job!! What year are you in school (you're in high school, right?)

I have had 3 Espresso drinks today... and am still functional..

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Originally Posted by kratsayra

Dori - that is an excellent report card! Felicitations! Good job!! What year are you in school (you're in high school, right?)

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Thanks. :) I'm a junior (11th grade) this year.

My 12,000th Post!!!

Wow Virgil. That's amazing! Happy posting. :D

Congratulations, Virgil!

Wow! 12,000! I thought that my 1800+ that I currently have was "impressive"! :p

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Originally Posted by Chava

I have made a friend

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:D That's wonderful chava

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Originally Posted by Dori

I received my report card and was astonished to find out that I maintained my 97 GPA from last marking period! My grades are as follows:

French (99)
English (97)
Psychology (97)
US History (95)
Math B (99)
Chemistry (94)
Microcomputer Apps. (97)
Physical Education (100)

And under the comments section of my report card, I received three (3) "Patrick does outstanding work"s. :D

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WOW!
:thumbs_up

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Originally Posted by Virgil

My 12,000th Post!!!

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:eek2:
:thumbs_up

Dori, that is totally awesome -- sounds like you would be eligible for some decent scholarships once you finish high school and head for College or University! So keep it up my friend! Woot! :thumbs_up

Chava, sweet that you have made a friend. Friends are the flowers in our garden of life. :p

Virgil, that is incredible! Congrats :thumbs_up

My Aunt, Ellen Massey, was librarian at Western Christian College in Regina, Saskatchewan back in the late 1960's. She wrote a book of poetry titled Quiet Moments. She died in 1969. I have been looking for a copy of the book for years but couldn't remember her last name after she divorced my Uncle and remarried or the name of the college. :bawling: But today I was doing some genealogy research and located her last name and did a google search. After 20 pages of results I located the college. I've sent an email to them requesting information on how I can obtain a copy of her book. I'm so excited.:banana:

I've been accepted to the summer intensive at Oregon Ballet Theatre, level III-B!!! I'm excited!

Congrats on the Ballet intensive!!

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Originally Posted by SleepyWitch

hehe, I've opened a similar thread (Let's celbrate) before, but this one is better:
brag about your achievements (great and small) here.

Psychologists say it's good for you!

(clinically tested, not on animals though:lol: )

I read over 100 pages of Psychology today. Now my head is spinning and I probably haven't memorized much, but well, it's only for my general exam topic (don't ask about the special topic!).:idea:

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um...I read three books in two weeks, and wrote poems, and thought about how we could end world poverty. :sick:

Cool news, Granny5 -- good luck with obtaining that book!

ntropy -- congratulations to you!

jon -- that sounds like time well spent indeed :thumbs_up (how CAN we end world poverty... should be easy but everything is in the hands of the have's ... including the power to keep it there.... so sad... ) :(

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Originally Posted by kiz_paws

jon -- that sounds like time well spent indeed :thumbs_up (how CAN we end world poverty... should be easy but everything is in the hands of the have's ... including the power to keep it there.... so sad... ) :(

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All we have to do is get those have-nots to stop thinking they are members of the haves.

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Originally Posted by Granny5

My Aunt, Ellen Massey, was librarian at Western Christian College in Regina, Saskatchewan back in the late 1960's. She wrote a book of poetry titled Quiet Moments. She died in 1969. I have been looking for a copy of the book for years but couldn't remember her last name after she divorced my Uncle and remarried or the name of the college. :bawling: But today I was doing some genealogy research and located her last name and did a google search. After 20 pages of results I located the college. I've sent an email to them requesting information on how I can obtain a copy of her book. I'm so excited.:banana:

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That is exciting. Tell what you think of it. :)

My oldest nephew has been asked to teach and play with the Chilean symphony orchestra. He will be in Chile for 6 - 8 weeks. He gets to bring his wife and daughter with him. He only has to pay airfare for his wife. All other expenses will be paid for plus he will get paid during his time there. My nephew plays the trumpet and he is actually quite good. He gets his masters this year and then is going for his doctorate. He currently goes to school in Michigan. We are so proud of him!

That is truly an honor pussnboots, wow! Congratulations to you and your family! :)

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Originally Posted by kiz_paws

That is truly an honor pussnboots, wow! Congratulations to you and your family! :)

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Thx Kiz, last year he got accepted for the summer at a prestigious school conservatory in Santa Barbara.

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Originally Posted by pussnboots

Thx Kiz, last year he got accepted for the summer at a prestigious school conservatory in Santa Barbara.

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Chile sounds very exciting. That's great.

I'm curious, what was the conservatory in Santa Barbara. I'm asking cause my boyfriend lives there and he works on (composing) music.

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Originally Posted by kratsayra

Chile sounds very exciting. That's great.

I'm curious, what was the conservatory in Santa Barbara. I'm asking cause my boyfriend lives there and he works on (composing) music.

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I don't remember the name but I think its the only one in Santa Barbara.

My husband, Motherhubbard's Dad, Poppy, has had a poem selected to be published on Far and Away, an outdoors ezine. The poem is Dry Run Creek that he first posted here.

way to go Dad! you're a poet and didn't know it :p!

But his nose sure does show it.

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Originally Posted by Granny5

My husband, Motherhubbard's Dad, Poppy, has had a poem selected to be published on Far and Away, an outdoors ezine. The poem is Dry Run Creek that he first posted here.

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Yay Poppy! :banana:

Yay Poppy, you rock! :thumbs_up