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Hmmm I didn't say that!

Can someone please explain to me what an RSS feed is? I'm quite curious! I saw the news about it in the newsletter blog, but I really don't understand at all.

I can juggle! ....well I can throw stuff into the air and try to catch it ....you guys have helmets right? :king:

I'll vote for a Luke drawing too

Just out of curiousity are you guys still together?

Personally I didn't even SEE the main page until I'd been here for a couple of months. I followed a link from Nifty to one of the authour pages, then from there joined and posted in the forums etc. So I'm not sure if I'd consider the main page newbie friendly or not, since I wasn't a newbie when I saw it . Personally speaking I'm really happy with the size and level of involvement that we have here. I guess more might be nice, but speaking as someone who feels like he needs to keep up with EVERYTHING that happens on the main forum, and other sub-forums I visit frequently, as well as the blogs; I might start to find it a little overwhelming if it got much bigger. LOL but then that's just my crazy OCD side talking . I'll cope

Hi James well that isn't exactly the doctrine. I believe it's something like there's a problem if you're actively killing, stealing, or sleeping with guys, but once you "repent" it's all good. But yes, I do believe it might be different now that the new Pope is office. I did hear something about the "witch hunt" he's conducting, but formerly I think the position was that you just weren't supposed to keep doing it. I readily admit that religion is responsible for a HUGE amount of the negative attitudes toward homosexuality, as well as screwing with the heads of gay believers. But I think faith is something which ought to be more personal. I pick and choose exactly what I believe and what I don't; I don't need any church leaders to tell me what I believe. I continue to identify with Catholicism because I do hold to quite a few of the major beliefs and because it wouldn't really matter which religion I held affiliation with; I'd just continue to do my own thing anyway. Besides in my region of the country/state gay Catholics have an easier time of it, and less issues, than gay protestants. I'm not trying to dispute your claims, the way the religion is carried often comes across in the manner you described. However, I don't doubt for a minute that if gay-sympathetic people ever came to power they could reorganize it in such a way that would be much more accepting. Anyway I guess you can't even call me a "Catholic" as undoubtedly if I ever had a theological discussion with the Pope (or even the previous Pope) I'd be excommunicated, but my weird, eclectic blend of beliefs does work for me , and I have no religious issues with homosexuality . As for your evaluation of the reality show I'd say it's dead on. It does sound rather disgusting and in poor taste; however, that's pretty much my opinion of all the reality shows I've seen (the number of which I've thankfully managed to keep to a bare minimum). Anyway take care and have an awesome day! Kevin

Aww Nick, you're the best I'm sure the folks at the other forum loved that poem BTW. I know I did All the best, Kevin

Hey Nick I really loved your poems! I'm sorry I didn't comment on the first one, I just didn't feel like I had anything worthwhile to say, but I definitely liked it . My first thought, to be honest, was, "touching and a little scary". But I'm sure that's what you were going for since you described it as a poem about twisted love. I'm not sure which of the other three is my favourite, they're all SO beautiful! I bet your dad and Taylor were really touched when they read them! Anyway thank you for sharing your work with us Have an awesome day and take care! Kevin

Oh Camy, I'm sorry to hear that I hope you're feeling better now. Let us know if you need to talk or anything. Take care, Kevin

Congrats, Val

Hey Adam, I'm really sorry to hear about that . However, look on the bright side, they say you're most likely to tick people off that you're close with (which really SUCKS). So maybe it's just a sign that your friendship is improving and you guys just need to learn how to interact with each other. Anyway I hope it works out, take care. Kevin

Hey Luc! Congrats on the new kittens How are they doing now? I'm glad you'll be able to enjoy your vacation with less to worry about! LOL I guess the once or twice screaming is an improvement. Have to take small steps I suppose Take care and be safe! Kevin

Hey David I'm glad preparations for your move are going along nicely. Moving sucks, and yours is such a BIG move that it's got to be an even worse headache, best of luck to you Mosquitoes really are dreadful. If you can help it try not to scratch or anything. I find that if I get bitten and just ignore it, it doesn't leave a mark. I can't wait to read the next couple of chapters of SOOTB! You and Kitty are definitely doing an excellent job! Also I agree with you about Kitty, she really is a teriffic and amazing person I'm glad she's been able to help you (and all of us). I hope we can repay her kindness someday Have an awesome week, David, and take care Kevin

Hey Nick! Oh Nick, thank you! That really means alot to me Thanks I'm touched! And I definitely don't think I've got anything on you when it comes to sweetness and intelligence . Take care and have an awesome day! Kevin

Hey Eddie Thanks very much I hope you're right. And also, I bet you'll figure out what you need to do. Never give up on yourself! Hmmm, I haven't heard that one, but I'll definitely see if I can check it out Take care and have an awesome day! Kevin

Thanks Eric and Kitty, you two are right. I guess I did rather miss the point of the question (which I'm sure is why I found it so amusing). Thank you for helping me with it Aww thanks Kitty! I really appreciate it that. *blush* I only hope you're right Yes, I completely agree, Eric. I've always prided myself on not just going along with the crowd I love that quote too! And I definitely try to live by it. I also quite like the quote, "Don't compromise yourself. You are all you've got." Anyway I appreciate the insight you guys, I hope you both have an awesome day and thanks again! Kevin P.S. But in my defense some of the questions on that test were pretty funky! Like this one part was asking me to rate how much I'd like to do various hobbies. One of the hobbies was: "Drill soldiers" ....as a HOBBY? LOL "Yes, that's right, I like to yell at soldiers in my free time!"...hmmm I bet a few people around here would agree with that! LOL but I'm not usually into soldiers, firefighters, and policemen. Don't get me wrong I appreciate and respect them very much. I just have this perception (which may indeed be false) that they're too "tough" and "serious". I like more lighthearted and playful when it comes to attraction.

Hey Kaiten! I'm not sure when I'll find out to be honest. The office was closed for the holidays, so tomorrow I'm going to go in and find out. Thanks for reminding me by the way ! LOL I'd already made a "mental" note, but clearly I'm going to need a physical one too . Have you seen the second Miss Congeniality? I've been wanting to but haven't. LOL! I hadn't seen that movie, but I'm going to try to watch it now, lolol Thanks, LOL they're definitely not all exciting; I'm just less inclined to write about my dull ones! Hmm no, I wouldn't really say it tasted like a lobster. You eat the same parts (tail and claws), but the texture is much different (crawfish aren't as chewy). I dunno, they're both delicious as far as I'm concerned! Yep, that's how I feel too; I just like my own space. LOL I guess you're right, I just don't like feeling like a stereotype, lol I've always liked to consider myself slightly countercultural in a benevolant sort of way. Yay! My work here is done Have an awesome day and take care! Kevin

Hey Joey! awww! That is so sweet! I bet some of them survived, and even the ones that didn't probably suffered a better fate than being boiled alive . So go you .....(hmm now I'm starting to feel bad about it...but I always try to tell myself they have primitive nervous systems and that it doesn't hurt as much somehow ) Anyway take care and have an awesome day Kevin

Hey Coley, Thanks , as I said for the most part I think he's doing better. Hehe, I like that word too! I'm also quite fond of "transcontinental", lol it just seems to roll right off the tongue. Thanks , it's definitely fun to pamper yourself sometimes! And I think you're right; it is getting more and more prevalent among guys (even straight ones ) Anyway take care and have a great day! Kevin

Hey Colin! Thanks for the good wishes , I guess he's doing better . He says he's in quite a bit of pain and it hurts if moves suddenly, or has to laugh or cough. But he is getting around really well and not really letting it stop him very much....which I guess may not be a good thing, but at least his spirits are high That's awesome about your grandfather! LOL if he ever tells anyone his secret he could make a fortune! Thanks, that's why I do it . Of course I like the way it feels, but I'm definitely interested in protecting myself from aging and skin cancer Anyway I hope you have a really awesome day and take care! Kevin

Awww thanks Colin! I'm so glad you liked it I hope you like my entries, sorry they're usually so long! Kevin

So a little while ago I was taking this personality/interests test online. See a couple of weeks ago (before my epiphany in church ) when I went to see the 2nd counselor she told me I should take this test to better gage my interests, THEN I actually figured out what I wanted to do without taking the test. So not actually having any good reason to take the test I hadn't gotten around to it. But I did pay a fee to sign up for it and I actually kinda like taking tests like that so I figured, "why not?". Anyway I need to go back and talk to them about what I'll need to do to become qualified and find a job in counseling/social work. SOOO I figured I'd might as well take the test so that we could discuss it if they wanted to. Well I'm taking the test and it gets to a section which asks me to evaluate how interested I am in performing various activities. So I'm going along answering, when I come to a very odd activity, "making risky comittments" Now of course I indicated that I "strongly disliked" making risky comittments, but it made me stop and laugh uproariously for several minutes (which probably sounds like a big deal but it isn't, I'm kinda a laughy sorta person anyway, and I was already giggling my head off as I imagined myself doing the various things the test was enquiring after ). But it really struck me, who on earth would actually mark, "yes, I strongly like making risky comittments". "Promising to do things there's absolutely every possibility I'll never do, raising people's hopes when, hey it just might not happen, all around being a constant let down to myself and everyone I interact with...Yep, I love to do that!" I began to wonder what exactly they would suggest I do as a career if this were indeed one of my interests? "ohhh, you like to let people down I see. Well we've got just the job for you! Hmmm they'd probably get me a job making those recording you hear when you call technical support, "you're call is very important to us and please rest assured that we'll be with you momentarily." Yep after waiting an hour and then finding out there's nothing the tech. can do to help most people tend to be pretty dispirited. I imagine I'd run into people occasionally in the supermarket and after a polite "hi", get back, "Hey, aren't you the voice that tells me someone will be right with me to help troubleshoot my beyond repair computer?", "Why yes I am, and I've got more bad news for you: this is the last carton of milk, but don't worry the cows are working diligently even as we speak, and if you stand here for a couple of hours someone may come by to restock the shelves." ********** In other news I've had/and will have an interesting next couple of days. Yesterday was fun, due to the shuffled schedules at work for Spring break I had to work with Kim. This of course wasn't the "highlight", but actually it was fine, we're at that nice stage where we're politely disinterested in each other and even overly formal to avoid setting the other off. Polite and overly formal? Believe me growing up in preppy private schools I'm fully comfortable in this arena. There was even a nice bit of gossip throw in (another hallmark ), when Coressa told me privately that Kim was pregnant and attempting to hide it from our employer (for silly, not practical reasons). Anyway it was nice working with Coressa again. We had so much fun we ended up making plans to go eat boiled crawfish (A southern Louisiana tradition and MMMMMmmm) that evening. It was great, we went and picked them up at a local grocery she knew of which served excellent ones. I happened to be the only white guy there and I got the impression people were regarding us as an interracial couple, but I was actually pretty comfortable with that. I immediately thought it was only fair since often minorities are the only ones of their race present. Besides I love being exposed to new cultures etc. And everyone was very nice. Anyway it was alot of fun and afterwards we went to a park near my apartment and I got her "life story" . Then I took her back to my place to introduce her to Lucky and Timmy, and shockingly Timmy was actually very gregarious (Lucky's always a doll). The only unfortunate incident occured when I was holding Lucky and Coressa mistakenly turned on the garbage disposal while looking for the light switch . My chest is a little worse for wear but I'll cope. Anyway in the course of things she expressed an interest in learning to drive a standard, so I took her to the now mostly empty parking lot at work and taught her. She caught on really quickly! So after that I took her home and went and visited Mandi for a bit. We got some ice cream then she showed me how to bake some sort of pumpkin cake rolls. She quite likes to bake and was happy to have the company, I of course have no experence with baking (though I love regular cooking) so I was happy to be exposed to something new (well newish, she's exposed me to baking a couple of other times). So today I slept in and awoke to a phone call from my mom, which contained unfortunate news . My grandfather was climbing on something and fell, landing on a rather unyielding block of wood. He's mostly okay, but does have FIVE broken ribs . I'm just such a mess whenever he, my grandmother, or my mom are sick/hurt. . Anyway it's just really scary, I mean he's almost 85 and.... Well anyway he's the "dad figure" in my life. But on the bright side I'm meeting my mother tomorrow in a city midway between our two homes and we're traveling to see my other grandmother and aunt. It's basically a combined "Easter visit" and "going away visit". I probably won't see either of them again before I move...or for quite awhile afterwards. It may seem odd that my mom wants to go, but she's always been close with her former mother and sister-in-laws. That and it's a good 3 or 4 hour drive so I'll be happy to have the company, not to mention the navigational skills. I've gotten much better of late, but I'm still not sure I could find my grandmother's home completely on my own (well I guess I could but not without a good map and detailed directions). Anyway after the visit we'll be driving back and I'll just stay the night with my mom and grandparents, then spend Easter with them. Of course I'll be very happy to see my grandfather and make sure he's okay, talk to him, sympathise etc. . But on the down side I really do hate to sleep away from home (my own apartment I mean). I never minded sleeping away from home before I moved out, but after I got my own place, filled with all my things in just the places I wanted them, I found that I wasn't eager to have to try to pack all the stuff I require and make do with other accommodations. I'm one of those people who believes you should back two outfits and a couple of pairs of shoes for every day you'll be away. I also have quite a few bath, bedtime, and morning accessories and undoubtedly I'll forget my cucumber bath scrub, or my moisturizing/SPF containing face wash.....yeah yeah I know what you're thinking, but hey I'm gay so it only makes sense right? Anyway I guess I'll just "rough it". I'm really not a big queen though, I like sports and outdoorsy stuff, heck I even do some of my own plumbing and other DIY-ing. I just like to come home and clean up nice. Anyway I'll be away until after Easter, so I hope you all have a fantastic time and spend it with the people you love. Take care and I want you all to have a smile on your lips and a song in your hearts. Pleaseeeeeee ....seriously you guys better be smiling Darnit!

aww that was quite a story! I'm glad Munchie is okay He and the kittens are adorable! Have an awesome Easter Kevin

Hey Vance! I hope your Friday lived up its expectations. I hope you and Sam have a really amazing Easter and enjoy the food! LOL I loved your Friday joke Sorry about your breakfast . And I agree with you about the Easter egg thing! So unfair! LOL. What they should do is have a seperate adult event too I haven't started reading Cameron yet, but I think I'll do that tonight Have a great weekend and a teriffic Easter! Kevin