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i feel really young here actually so don't worry!
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Originally Posted by Bandini
i feel really young here actually so don't worry!
heh! Excellent - you made me feel better!
good cuz i feel worse! just joking. :lol: so tell me a little about you.Quote:
Originally Posted by Bandini
Hmmmm! Now you making me feel seedy again! Er...read my posts and judge for yerself - I'll just sound big headed if I start talking about myself!
Oh and infinitely is fine - I'm all for a bit of hyperbole me.
okay...you sound interesting. i'm sry i made you feel bad, i didn't mean to! :blush: :(Quote:
Originally Posted by Bandini
I never feel bad. I am interesting. See I told you I'd sound big headed.
no you don't! i should know, cuz i sound big headed all the time...beleve me you don't.Quote:
Originally Posted by Bandini
[QUOTE=cateye515]That's on the eastern side of the state, not a particularly pretty place but then again, if you grew up there, I'm sure it has it's own beauty. It's a great college town though, I didn't go to college there, but a lot of my friends did so I ended up spending almost as much time there as I did at my own school.Quote:
Originally Posted by Idril
[QUOTE=Idril]my gradpa was in the air force at the time so she was born on the base.Quote:
Originally Posted by cateye515
Originally posted by Bandini:
Never mind... I´m an adult too, but we´re all here young at heart and very fond of good books... so we´ve got a lot in common... Welcome all of you, I´m really glad to be posting here! :nod:Quote:
OOh - I feel like a rose between two thorns! Realised I'm the only older newbie - adults still post on here right? I suddenly feel out of place and slightly seedy!
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why thank u..i think u sound interesting also..haha..yea..i love to write..soemtimes reading can get boring though..
He only came on to get some nerd to do his essay, whilst he played Doom 9 - and he's pulled. Result!
Only joshing old fella!
redsoxfan086, Hi! Welcome to the forum!
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haha..ill have the last laugh when u see me on tv for having the New York Times best selling book of the year..
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Originally Posted by Pensive
thank u..glad 2 be a part of it
I might even READ it! I take yer point - if Dan Brown can do it...Quote:
Originally Posted by redsoxfan086
sallam one thing which i must say that God has created us to recognize HIM and He is love so through love we can fulfill the purpose of our creation.He does not allow any one to tease His creature so LOVE FOR ALL HATERED FOR NONE
Walakum-Asalam Tooba! Welcome to the forum! You are very right that we should try not to tease each other and we should be good to each other.
What are your hobbies and where are you from?
I am new to this site and look forward to writing, reading, and sharing my thoughts with you.
I have been around for a number of years, and have traveled extensively. I have a lot of writing to show you, and I hope to read yours as well.
Regardless of what I write on these pages, I want everyone to feel free to comment as they see fit. If I didn't want comments I wouldn't put it out here. I hope you feel the same. I don't bite (any more), and try to be as positive as I can.
Again, thank you for inviting me to the site.
Welcome to the forum, Foxvoices!
You can visit "General Writing" forum here to post your writings and to read other's.
[QUOTE=redsoxfan086]yeh, i agree, ecspecially if they're long books. i'm reading great expectations by charles dickens.Quote:
Originally Posted by cateye515
Hello fellow members. :-)
I am now a member of this group because of a dear friend in San Jose, California who referred me to the book "Siddhartha" by Hesse. Both Marty and myself have been spiritually involved with life since our youth, and since moving to Thailand 3.5 years ago, I have rediscovered Lord Buddha. Marty came to visit me for a whole month in December 2003, and during that month we both had some incredible spritual experiences which changed our lives.
After relaying to Marty about a vision I had the other night in which I could see all of life throughtout the universe as a river, and each lifeform is represented as a swirling current in this Great River. Each "swirl" appears to be separate and independent from the flow, which indicates how each of us forgets we are one-and-the-same with the flow as opposed to separate-and-isolated, making us see life from a selfish perspective where obtaining our own needs is greater than any harm we might cause in its acquirement. Once we "remember" that we came from the Great Flow we can tap into its energy to achieve good for all of Life instead of draining energy from this Life Force for selfish desires.
While I had already "seen" this analogy in many meditations throughout my life, its reappearance the other night was a significant sign that I am moving forward again, and ready to see new signs. Marty recognized this, and told me that maybe I was ready for "Siddhartha" since it is mentioned in this book about the River of Life. I have read MANY books on the Buddha's life and teachings, and this newest endeavor will dovetail with my path.
My life has been, and continues to be, one of incredible adventures, and I am truly blessed to be here living in this moment of time. I also am highly blessed to have friends such as Marty.
I hope to have many wonderful moments in this group, and I send to this forum all my best hopes that each and every one of you experience happiness in abundance. :-)
Warmly,
Cole
Thanks Cole for your wonderful wishes. I also hope that you will always keep on experiencing great things!
If you are interested in "Siddharta" you can visit this thread in General Literature. (there is one there about Siddharta) I hope that you will have a lovely time here! Keep on posting!
I joined a few week ago but havent had time to post. i'm 17 and i study A level english, psychology and health and social care. my favorite book is either Pride and prejudice or Wuthering heights. possibly it is also a hundred other titles.
happy to be posting.
p.s Everyone has so much knowledge cannot wait for intelligent conversation on lit.
Hi sam, Welcome to the forum! I also love both Wuthering Heights and Pride and Prejudice. Have a nice time here and keep on posting!
hi everybody,
i am safa, from india. nearly one year i am visiting this site, but joined the forum on yesterday..to meet you all. enjoy reading.......
thank u,
Hi safa, Welcome to the forum! I hope that you will have a nice time here!
Howzit guys & girls
I'm a small town South African looking for a bit of fun! I love tap dancing, painting, talking(as all girls do) & HAVING FUN WITH FRIENDS!
Catch u all l8ter!
Hello Whimsy! Welcome to the litnetwork! I hope that you will love it here!
Hi, I'm a french guy interested in literature as everybody here and I'm glad to join your forum.
My favorite authors are Proust, Borges and Woolf.
I have discovered recently the pleasure to read books in english.
I encourage you to discover literature in the original language!
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wow! that is so wonderful. i hope you are well. My name is cati. i am from colorado.
Hello All,
Well after many months content with simply perusing the forums I decided that even though I am unlikely to participate often I might just sign up in case the rare occassion of my wanting to post presents itself.
First the raw basics; I live in Australia, am 23 years old (as of today), do forty hours of unskilled physical labour a week and read slowly and distractedly whenever, my sleeping duties are not performed simultaneously with my commuting duties; or when the peculiar circumstance arises that I am not exhuasted into ennui by my aforementioned labouring. Other than those simple but all encompassing components of my life I pursue only one other avenue with sufficient enthusiasm to warrant the title of "interest/ hobby," and that is my volunteer work in an Inner Sydney homeless shelter. Although I find many other activities enjoyable I could not say that I engage in them vigourously or frequently without lying gratuitously.
Although not a prolific reader I do thoroughly enjoy the passtime to the limits which my brain can handle. Until recently I have concentrated mainly (but not exclusively) on the 19th century European classics, with my undoubtable favourite author being Leo Tolstoy. I say 'until recently' because as of a fortnight ago I decided to venture into Modernist literature -with the ultimate goal of having a deeper understanding of how all writing in general communicates its messages.
Even though I will infrequently take an active role in discussions I am looking forward to having some contact with a group a people who enjoy and seek to discuss literature as much -and probably more so- than I do.
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Hello Cardinal.jpg :wave:, welcome aboard!
Welcome, Cardinal. You seem quite interesting. Please don't feel inhibited about jumping into a conversation.
Hi Cardinal, welcome to the forum!
Hi Beaubei, Welcome! I hope that you will like it here.
Hi everyone, hope you enjoy the forum!!!
Hello everyone!
I joined these forums 3 days ago, finally. First I thought I'll just read others' posts but there are so many interesting people here that I decided to register. You know there are not many people I can talk about literature and poetry with in my neighboorhood or university (I'm studying Business Administration, all guys have gone crazy here with maths...).
Anyway, I'm 21. I loved reading since childhood. First it was Mark Twain, then Jack London, then Yaroslav Gashek, then Oscar Wilde and........
My hobbies are:
1. Writing my own short stuff, mostly poems but a few times I made attempts to write short stories.
2. I rarely touch my guitar now, but still, it's been a part of my life too.
3. I did swimming for 3 years back when I was a schoolboy. Also took some amateur boxing lessons for a few months but decided to leave it after I was knocked out by some angry dudes while sparrings.
4. I'm also in love with geography and history. I used to spend hours studying maps and history books.
5. Another hobby is Languages. I love studying languages.
English in not my native language, I started studying it seriously a few years ago. I also speak fluent Azeri (which is my native), fluent Turkish, fluent Russian, have basic skills in German and made a few attepts to learn Latin. (but unfortunately I don't have any skills in Latin, I lack time because of university exams and my graduation diploma work).
Anyway, hope it wasn't too boring.
Nice to meet you all guys :)
Edit: Forgot another hobby. This may sound weird to you but anyway... I love collecting old Postcards. Mostly from early 20th century (1900-1930s). Some I have are unused, but most have interesting messages on the other side. One starts like this: "Mon Cher Andre...." (unfortunately I don't speak French, so I can't remember what it was about) :p
Hello Smoke Bellew! Welcome to the forum!
You can show us your poems in "Personal Poetry" I will love to read them. Oh, you know how to play guitar? That seems just great!
I'm new...Im currently taking a course in Romanticism and having a rough go at it. Never been into poetry and eng lit, but I would like to learn more. I look forward to browsing posts and conversing at length in the coming days. Peace.
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