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@keepitcoming – I know! That’s why I’m wondering how to start tasting them myself. If kids see their mom disgusted by something, they probably wouldn’t touch it. I thought my pickiness is something I would grow out of, but it’s not!!
So I used to survive on caffeine – you know, mainly coffee and chocolate. But medical concerns made me drop caffeine like hotcakes:( So I had to find alternatives. Now it’s mainly whole grains (I personally like whole wheat a whole lot better than white)and poultry/meat. I do not touch fruits or vegetables or anything dairy…I just can’t bring myself to! I find that I barely ever crave food, which is great for my figure. I seriously only eat when my stomach grumbles and says it’s time. I’m wondering if I was really starving, would I would eat things I would never dream about touching?
And btw, that’s streeKgeek, with a k 🙂
OURTorah – It would be weird to welcome you cuz you’ve been a member longer than me, but your welcome to be my friend! I can’t seem to ever have enough anyways…the more the merrier 😉
And I always believed that no one is supposed to enter a marriage perfect. Isn’t marriage something that is supposed to be worked on? Am I missing something?
LOL! And I have the opposite problem. Anyone have tips on how to make myself taste foods? I have panic attacks if I even fathom tasting something I’ve never did. To date I eat like maybe 20 different things. And as much as like what I have for breakfast, lunch and supper everyday – I’m thinking maybe it’s time to experiment with some more foods. And I feel bad for my kids one day, they’ll have the same things to eat for every meal, every day….
Shopping – enjoy! have me in mind 😉 We’ll miss you here!!
@SanityIsOverrated – welcome back 🙂 I’ve missed your posts…
I did not post to attack her. Honestly, I just wanted to prove that I was in a similar situation but we turned out so different. I don’t think she should go all out and say it is all because of her mother’s nitpicking that she’s not religious anymore. And if she insists it is, I feel bad for her mother’s guilt in believing that it was her that turned off her child.
One more thing I just wanted to point out – Ironically, the same thing that pushed me away from everything is what eventually brought me back home. My parents love was a bit stifling at times, but it was that exact unconditional love that made me think, do I want to hurt them that much?
Thanks keepitcoming and torah613 😉
I feel like I’m the one missing something here. I’m sorry for exposing people to what has become reality, but yes, there are plenty of people I know who unfortunately do not see the beauty of Shabbos.
And btw – that’s streeKgeek, with a K…
These weird random studies are actually something that interests me so I have read up on this one a bit. One thing I read that I wanted to add is: “Higher status people are thinking about what others should be doing while lower status people are worried about what they should be doing” I think that explains it a lot.
Also, in the Wall Street Journal it lists the different experiments used to prove this study. Once I found particularly interesting: “The fifth study was the most unusual. Researchers looked at email communication that the U.S. government had collected (and translated) from the Iraqi military, made public for a period of time as the Iraqi Perspectives Project. They randomly selected 40 correspondences. In each case, the person with higher military rank used “I” less. “
Thanks TAOM for bringing this up 🙂
Told you I was older 🙂
*Sorry mods! I just felt I had to post what I did before. I won’t ask you why it was deleted though.
Ummmmm….yeh. Unfortunately. What writersoul said is so true. The ones who “ruin” Shabbos on the shabbaton are the ones that have a hard time with it in general. I’ve had both experiences – shabbatons that dragged me down so low, and shabbatons that were so uplifting and surreal. Everyone has what to gain from that Shabbos, YOU just have to be willing to go with open ears and an open heart.
Thank you! Thank you! ***Mock bow in all directions***
See you can teach an old dog new tricks 🙂
I had the same all 4 years of high school – going up to the mountains with the whole school for Shabbos. And yes, some girls stayed up all night texting, a few got drunk, but most actually grew from the speeches and workshops the school offered. It can either be a growing experience or the opposite. As with everything, it depends on how you take it.
Good job.
I don’t know how old she is. And yes, I’m older than you too. I usually post immaturely (cuz the CR is the only place I can do that without getting yelled at for my immaturity) so you all probably think I’m younger than I actually am.
And she probably did not see this thread yet as she’s still in sitting in school, the poor thing…
I know this is so vague, but I heard a song the other week and some lines have been playing though my head since then. I’ve never heard of the song before, and I have no idea who sings it.
Some of the random lyrics I remember are- and I can’t guarantee I got the words right:
The captain of the little ship has to guide it faithfully…
Carried by the waves that has become my history…
Are we living if we can’t change…
There’s gotta be a better way…
Anyone know what I’m talking about? Who sings it? Where I can buy it from? Know any more of the lyrics? It’s been driving me nuts!!!
To get this back on topic – TAOM, while I haven’t gotten to know you that well, as our paths haven’t crossed that much in the CR, you seem to be a grounded mature teen, and I appreciate your perspective on things going on here. I’m glad you chose to stay – just be careful and try to limit the amount of time you spend here. And looking at your previous threads, I can definitely relate to some of the things you’ve been through. Being slightly older than you, and I don’t want to sound “preachy” or anything, but keep your chin up because things will get better! I promise! And keep in mind, you will only gain from the negative experiences if you choose to. It’s best not to waste the opportunities, as hard as it can be. And as difficult as it is to swallow, remember this quote: “You were given this life because you are strong enough to live it”. I seriously live by it! Hatzlacha with everything!!!
Is a what ? English please…
“If you stop struggling, then you stop life.”
@Syag – that’s what I was thinking. I don’t want to be involved in what will turn out to be a balagan. So I’ll just sit at the side and watch this develop without my two cents.
I actually asked someone a lot older and wiser than me regarding this style, but I’m scared to post it.
Justsayin – the ball is in your court!
And the poor babies that are swaddled in their “leather” (read: plastic) leggings… My heart goes out to them!
Nem621 – Sounds good. Wanna lead the movement? Set the example and maybe others will follow…
@computer777 – Why, thank you 🙂
Melatonin won’t work if there is something bothering your conscience. I’ve been using melatonin for years, and whenever there is something on my mind, no amount of melatonin or sleeping pills can put me to sleep.
@Little Froggie – Please disregard my previous comment. I was temporarily in a bad mood and my cynical side came through a bit. I apologize.
@computer777 – Glad to hear it’s all working out! Hashem should give you the strength to overcome this test. And I hope you have your nights back, and your children have you back!
Very funny Little Froggie. By recently, I meant in the last few months. This stint of watching sunrise was the week of Rosh Hashana when sunrise was nice and early. It totally ruined my whole y”t so I did something about it so the same wouldn’t happen again on sukkos… But thanks for your concerns regarding the issues I was experiencing. It is much appreciated.
I had that too recently! Nothing like watching sunrise for a few days in a row.
Not sure what the issue is, but try talking to others about it, if possible. I found that talking relieves a lot of the weight that the issue is now holding you down with.
@justsayin – Awesome idea! Though it is upsetting that this thread isn’t taking off the way I think it should. And there I go already with my negativity. Oh well. But I’m confused, if you are naturally a negative person, how long did it take you to change? I don’t see any trace of negativity in any of your posts. So don’t say you’re not special.
Back to the topic – I was just on a shabbaton for special needs children which was in itself amazing… But one thing that really touched me (and I am not an emotional person at all!) was the concert where the parents of these special children danced together with their kids. The amount of love and passion felt in the room was unreal! These parents have every reason to just sit home and mope about the sad reality of their children. Instead, they embrace every step of their child’s journey with such love that I couldn’t help being overwhelmed from all the display of emotions going on in that room (much to my embarrassment…)
Hmmmmm….sounds all nice and all, but the only thing I could help you with now is to pray that you find that beauty soon!!! Gluck!
There was this little storage closet off our classroom in high school. One day, during our lunch break, a class mate of mine had to use a certain device that was not allowed on school grounds. So as we all did, she opened the storage room and was about to closet herself in it when she suddenly shrieked. She slammed that door so hard and sweared she saw a mouse. So of course we did not believe her so we all gathered round while someone bravely opened the door so we can all check it out. Indeed, there was a mouse. So being the mature girls we were, we planned that during the next class someone would nonchalantly open the door and the mouse will probably dart out and BOOM! We wouldn’t have class. So that’s what happened. Except that once the door was open and everyone was holding their feet up, nothing happened. After class we checked up on our dear friend who was supposed to be out partner in crime. And s/he was dead! That was the first and probably last time I was so upset to see a dead mouse.
Can’t really give any good solid advice as I am so not familiar with these things, but in general: If you enjoy something and love what you’re doing, hours don’t count. Find a way of learning that you really enjoy, and hopefully the rest will fall in to place.
When you have to ask, it’s too much. Please, learn to live!!!
I remember my first class in our school’s new computer lab. After my class finished oohing and aahing at all the new equipment (mind you, we were in 12th grade) we finally got settled down for class. I took my seat by the computer. And. Suddenly. Felt. Something. Soft. By. My. Feet. Unfortunately, I can be a real girl when it comes to these things. And I screeched. Loud. So besides for the mini heart attack I nearly had, I got in trouble too for my immature behavior. And little Mr. Mouse never knew what hit him cuz he was dead. To this day, we are unsure whether he was dead in the first place. Or if my decibel level put him out for good.
I hear where you’re coming from, but if there’s one thing I’ve learnt it’s that people mean well. The person who suggested this particular boy knew him from a different setting than the person I got information from. While I definitely agree that a druggie getting married will only bring themselves and their spouses down, some people have plenty to gain from marriage, even if there are problems. I know a nice number of, let’s say, “disturbed” couples who’ve gotten married and literally grew up and matured together. So it really all depends on a million different factors, and no one is able to judge that.