I think it's because people are scared of what they don't know. Being different is... Well, different. In some ways, being different can be strange.
Have you ever seen or felt the presence of a ghost?
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Circle_Something
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I'm just wondering if anyone else is getting the same graphics glitch (icons at the top are squashed up):
or if it's just me? If it's just me, it's a simple fix (probably). I get it on my profile page, timeline and the home page. It's fine in the forums and I haven't even tried the chat rooms because I don't visit there, but in the interests of thoroughness... It does the same in the reception area, but in the actual chat room, is fine (because the banner at the top isn't there in the chatrooms, one would assume). It also does it when I'm viewing a story.
or if it's just me? If it's just me, it's a simple fix (probably). I get it on my profile page, timeline and the home page. It's fine in the forums and I haven't even tried the chat rooms because I don't visit there, but in the interests of thoroughness... It does the same in the reception area, but in the actual chat room, is fine (because the banner at the top isn't there in the chatrooms, one would assume). It also does it when I'm viewing a story.
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Take me with you... and two of my other friends whom know who they are.
Sure thing. It is held every fourth Thursday of the month, so next month's is on 22nd August. Just hop on yer besom and get yo' arse over here
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Andrew I have NEVEr heard anyone say they stayed at school too long. Always the opposite. Why do you say that?
Because I missed a lot of opportunities. I could have gone to college and found my niche, but instead, I just sat in school getting stoned and wasting everyone's time. If I'd left school at 17, rather than 18, that year less would have made a huge difference, I think. I might have actually listened to advice because I would have felt that, if I was in college, it was my choice, so I'd have been more likely to listen to peers and tutors. In high school, I felt as if everyone was against me, and I know that everyone does, but put it this way, I wasn't even allowed to do work experience. Maybe if I'd left school, I'd have been given more opportunities. Can't really dwell on the maybes, though. Here's another two words I'd say to myself, though I really wouldn't understand them: "Get out."
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But seriously, two words would so not suffice retrospecively from me to my teen-age self.
I agree with you. Very difficult to definitively decide. I think the two words, I'd choose would be "leave school." I left school far too late, and it's had a terrible impact on my life, so maybe I'd parrot your words "smarten up", even though, knowing me, I'd just ignore them. Hell, I might even say something so banal as "sort nosebleeds". Or maybe that isn't banal when you consider that I'm nearly 30 and still suffer from them, granted, not on such a scale or on as regular a basis, but still... I do. The one thing I'd definitely say is "write more." I never wrote much then, and I think it might have helped me. The trouble is, if I'd taken all that advice back then, would I really be here, typing this? Probably not. Is that a good thing or a bad thing? I really don't know.
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On Thursday, I went to a Pagan moot. It was my first meeting of that kind, and I thoroughly loved it. I've always been a solitary witch, but I'm feeling the need to socilaise with more of my fellow Pagans. I'm definitely going back next month. Well, I have to anyway. I'm buying a wand with a little acorn carved into it and a piece of amethyst inset into the bottom. I'm really looking forward to it. Now, I just need to make some money, so that I can buy the wand.
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Right now, I really am quite indecisive. Do I hang about on the internet for a while, basically doing nothing, but pressing buttons and following links, or do I go to bed because I'm really quite tired. Decisions, they ain't to be taken lightly.
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I'm just too sinful for virtue, but I do have my virtuous moments, but still, I'd choose sin. I think it's more interesting.
In an alternative dimension, there's a bear casually walking down the street. He seems placid enough, but then he starts rampaging. Do you try and calm him down or just run away?
In an alternative dimension, there's a bear casually walking down the street. He seems placid enough, but then he starts rampaging. Do you try and calm him down or just run away?
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I wouldn't adopt any kind of animal on a whim. I'd rather know its temperament, how good it is around children, diet and potential health problems, beforehand, to minimise any risks.
Would you ever go to a 1Direction concert?
Would you ever go to a 1Direction concert?
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Pokes pineapples, then wonders why her hands are bleeding.
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I feel down. I want someone to talk to. I feel like crying (again) and I just feel like utter crap. For what reason, I don't know, but I do.
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A dictionary. Not because I think he's got a poor vocabulary, but because he strikes me as the kind of person who would like to browse the dictionary and learn new words, y'know, like any decent writer does.
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Butterflies. Though I've never seen fireflies, so it might be interesting to see some.
Wireless or wired?
Wireless or wired?
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Quote by Rebellious_SoulQuote by Circle_SomethingQuote by Rebellious_Soul
Hello grammar Nazi, I mean, circles! There is something i would like to say. For this is the game where you write a paragraph about anything for the person above. Here i go...
Hshdjdjdbvshhsjjdjdakajsndbd kdkd sjdhdbdbfsj sjsjdbfbfmfkfjdjdbdb!
That is code for something, muahahahahahaha! (No, not really.)
Here's some code for you:
GNOME scaled-down version of a Digok I don't worse I taken an oath. And, Yes, it was a success.
I was teasing circles...
Me, too
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I don't want to be greedy, but I also want to say both. I find them both rather cute and cuteness equals sexy and sexy is fun, so aye, gies both.
You've wrestled the same crazed lunatic's chainsaw from him, now you just need to see him off, do you brandish the chainsaw at his balls or at his face?
You've wrestled the same crazed lunatic's chainsaw from him, now you just need to see him off, do you brandish the chainsaw at his balls or at his face?
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Hello grammar Nazi, I mean, circles! There is something i would like to say. For this is the game where you write a paragraph about anything for the person above. Here i go...
Hshdjdjdbvshhsjjdjdakajsndbd kdkd sjdhdbdbfsj sjsjdbfbfmfkfjdjdbdb!
That is code for something, muahahahahahaha! (No, not really.)
Here's some code for you:
GNOME scaled-down version of a Digok I don't worse I taken an oath. And, Yes, it was a success.
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Movie.
Pick a weapon: Stick of RAM or guitar pick? You're fighting for your life and you're up against an inept, chainsaw wielding maniac.
Pick a weapon: Stick of RAM or guitar pick? You're fighting for your life and you're up against an inept, chainsaw wielding maniac.
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I wouldn't bet on that, Joker. Here I am and here I stay. Immovable object, I am.
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Of course I did! I'm a bit pedantic that way.
Me too. That's why I asked. The other thing I'm OCD about is my towels and sheets. They HAVE to match. ALL the towels and bath rug have to be the same colour. Same with sheets and pillow covers. Oh and crockery and cutlery. I don't know how odd ones sneak into my kitchen but out they go! Pots and pans have to be the same set.... well crap... maybe I AM OCD.
I think you're mental. But, that's a bit rich coming from the man who has to put his clothes and jewellery on in a certain order.
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Quote by TrinketQuote by Circle_SomethingQuote by magnificent1rascalQuote by adele
I HATE pictures on the wall that are not straight. have to straighten them out where ever i see them.
Oh, this is one of my sister's hangups too. When we went to visit our mother a few days ago, every single picture on the wall was off kilter. She went and straightened them all, and made me stand across the room and tell her when they were perfectly aligned.
I should hang my head in shame for only just noticing your probably unintended pun of using the word "hangups", I should also hang my head for hanging my head.
But did you hang it straight Andrew?
Of course I did! I'm a bit pedantic that way.
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Why do I come back and see people who can't spell or punctuate properly?
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I'm drunk and seeing double, so am I the double winner? Bfthsstr.
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I don't know ya, but that avatar is yummy. Can't fault a bit of Egyptology (not that I'm an expert). Plus, you've given me some good scores, so I thank you for that.
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The oldest unanswered question of the world. Why?
Oh, come on! Everyone knows that the answer is "because".