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Hey Danny You're definitely not alone for this war, and you never have to be. I'm really proud of you of you for making such amazing progress in self-acceptance, and for seeking out a safe, healthy environment in which to find support. That's definitely something which far too many people are incapable of doing . Life really can be a great and happy experience. The hope and opportunities are out there, grabbing and holding onto them, that's the tricky part. But ya know I really think you're going to pull it off. Please feel free to PM me or leave a comment anytime you want to talk. Take care and have an awesome day! Kevin

Hey Patrick, I'm so glad you found something I said helpful I'm sorry to hear that your forum went down, it sucks when people try to ruin something nice to spite other people . I'm really glad you found this site though, and yes I do intend to stay for the foreseeable future Anyway take care and have a really amazing day! Kevin

Awww only 18 chapters for WT **encourages one of the charactes to grab Dom's butt** I'm sure we'll love every chapter though, and you do know best Take care and have an awesome day, I hope you feel better. Kevin

....Myself and technology aren't exactly best friends. Disregard this accidental 2nd post.

Hey Viv I'm excited to hear that you're working on something for the Spring Anthology, and REALLY excited to hear that we don't need to worry about From Behind Those Eyes getting left behind LOL that was a sweet conversation! ....I want one! *sigh* I'll get one eventually Anyway take care and have an awesome day! Kevin

Wooo hooo! Way to go finishing up your research proposal! That must be a load off of your mind Also I'm so happy to hear you're hosted now, you definitely deserve it . I'm looking forward to chapter 7 As for making your life more meaningful...well you could try the standard things: Go on a journey for spiritual enlightenment, actively take pleasure in the simple things, find some sort of way to "give back" to the world. Heck those suggestions might be a little trite, but they will make your life more meaningful. Basically I think you'll have to figure out what's "missing" right now, and then take steps to fill that void. Mostly though let me just say this: don't put off your happiness! Don't think just because you don't have X or haven't accomplished Y then you can't be happy; don't say "well I'll be happy at ___point in time". Do it now! Actively let yourself enjoy the good times, and be content in your current set of circumstances even if you don't want to always remain in them. Take care, and have an awesome day, David Kevin

Hmmm, I didn't know you watched those, Vic LOL it does sound like a fun party, Val Nice job not stealing anyone's address

lol Sounds like a nice peaceful day

Hey everyone So this afternoon at work I was having a conversation with two of my coworkers and the television show "Will & Grace" came up. I like the show but I'm not really what you could call a "big fan". I watched a good bit of the first couple of seasons then I pretty much quit watching television all together, and I think in the last 3 or 4 years I've only seen a few min. of 1 episode (Grace had broken up with someone and she and Will were in a fun jump). So anyway the other guy wasn't that much of a die hard fan either and I got the impression he'd probably seen about as much or maybe a little more than me. The girl was definitely the most familiar with the show but still not an "expert" Anyway after a bit one of them said something about Will being "straight" or "bi" for awhile . I was quite surprised, and asked if they were sure, which they said they were. So not being that knowledgeable about the show I just went along with it, but I figured someone here at GA must be a die hard fan. So how about it was Will bisexual to some extent? Anyway have an awesome day and take care everyone, Kevin

lol I've HEARD about this quite a bit, but people in my region don't partake; we're perfectly content to eat our "mud bugs" thank you very much

That sucks! I'm sorry I hate stupid pranks!

Yep, Yep! Everyone should (OK I guess that's a ridiculous blanket statement, many people don't drink coffee at all, and I'm sure some people oversleep, but the majority of the world should cut back on caffeine and up their hours spent sleeping ) Welcome Twolf! I'm Kevin, it's a pleasure to meet you

Milo definitely reminds me of Quinn, but not as much as Nels reminds me of Jude! LOL and he keeps kissing Milo when (I'm guessing) he leasts expects it! I think he's hornier than Jude though, I mean Milo's pouring his heart out about his dad and all Nels wants to do is undress him! Where as Jude was constantly "there" for Quinn, usually in a non-sexual way. Of course I don't think Milo is as "weird in the head" right now as Quinn was, so I guess he doesn't have to be as careful. I'm definitely seeing something of a West Side story developiong. But I also think the "coming out" themes will be prominent. I also suspect a large focus will be on Milo's familial troubles. I agree I'm eager for a closer look at Emily. It'll be interesting to see whether or not she really wants a relationship with Milo or if she's just sucking up to daddy. She could be a lot of trouble or she may end up helping resolve stuff with Milo and Mr. Trust. Ahh Peace, you forget, this is a fantasy, and just like in movies the characters never have to go to the bathroom at inopportune times, they always get hungry or sleepy at the same time, they never need to shave, and of course they all keep their uber-sexy bodies with minimal effort. Of course the only time these principles are violated is for the sake of plot devices LOL on the issue of eating till you get fat: I laughed hysterically for a good 5 min. when I read that as finished three more bowls :wacko: I just got this mental image of Nels and Milo looking on in shock as mom wolfs down three bowls of ice cream, finally stopping long enough to ask "Are you guy going to help us eat this?" I'm sure Nels was thinking, "I think you've got it under control, mom, but perhaps we'd better take some before you get a stomache ache!" Anyway I loved this chapter, and I'm looking forward to seeing what will happen next. Have an awesome day everyone and take care, Kevin

Hey Mark, Hmm, so since you read the whole thing without any influence from others on the forum, do you mind if I ask you a few questions? Just to see how people reading independently felt. Were you suspicious of Aaron all along? Or were you willing to believe he'd changed when he and Rory first got together? What was your initial feeling toward Seth? I couldn't stand him until the night he walked Rory to the door after the party incident. Did you figure out that Luke was into Rory AND Dave? Or just one or the other? Finally, did you think 35 was going to be the last chapter? Anyway I'm just fascinated by people's different perspectives, and the difference it makes reading something all at once (or as much as you want) on your own versus chapter by chapter interspersed with group discussion. Anyway welcome to the forum, and be sure to check out Dom's over work!

I completely agree with you, Kaiten. I always think it's a bit sad when I see old friends I used to be close to and realize that we're now leading completel different lives. But you're right, that's the natural order of things I suppose and I can't stop nor should I try (not that I'm NOT going to make an effort to stay in touch with people). I think online friendships are essentially same; some may be meant to last a lifetime whereas others will come and go in a season. LOL definitely made sense! Wow! I hope you got some sleep. I had a great St. Patty's Day. How about you? Take care and have a great day Kevin

So true! I always have to remind myself that I couldn't tell about tone of voice or facial expression. LOL have to be careful what I say too . That's the perfect definition for it, IMO. So glad you did Awesome!

I agree! You do a great job Myr Thanks! And I'd also like to say that I'm always willing to help out in anyway that I can

Hey Rob! I know what you mean forums are a really wonderful part of the internet experience, but it's so sad how some people completely "jump the shark" after awhile and destroy it . I guess it's partly something along the lines of "power corrupts", and partly just human nature to be suspicious I COMPLETELY agree with you! I don't have a single complaint about this place or the way anything been handled . It's a fantastic forum filled with wonderful members, and fair, competent administration. I really love it here and truly don't plan on leaving at all. I just concede that anything's possible. Anyway I'm really glad you found your way here too Rob! You definitely add ALOT to the site with not only your EXCELLENT stories! But your thoughtful, insightful comments, both on the boards and in the blogs Oh BTW, I JUST realized the banner in your sig. was clickable! All along I'd just thought it was a cool pic. lol. that is such a nifty site Anyway take care and have a totally amazing day! Kevin

That's the premise I'm going on too, Camy. As long as this site is here with the same people I've come to know, I will be here also. Do you have any idea how difficult it is for me to find people that can stand to hear me rant about things the voices in my head tell me to rant about? Everyone here is priceless, IMO. I can't honestly say I've ever taken the time to change my homepage from yapoo, except when I came across GA. Now everytime I sign on, The main forum is the first thing to load on my screen. Why? Because it saves me 2 clicks, thats why. Anyway, I'm happy your here Kevin! Hey Tim! lol we love to hear you "rant" , I'm really glad you're here too!

Hey Camy! Yeah. Gee Kevin. Thanks for that... So I might be troubled, hurting and lost (sob, wail, howl, gnash, blubber) but I really, really... (Agh, waaaail! & more tears) didn't need to be told... Sniffle LOL Camy I also said: Hehehe it's up to you guys to place yourselves into the correct category Well I certainly don't plan on moving on. I'm just allowing for that possibility if either myself or the community change in incompatible ways. LOL but it's not that easy to get rid of me! Take care and have a really great day! Kevin

Hey Danny! Yep this is an awesome place! It's amazing what a positive impact this place has had on my life. It's great to see you around here too! I hope you always enjoy it here and I know in the coming weeks/months you'll continue to add a lot to the site Aww thank you so much I know I do tend to go on a bit, and I do mean to work on that lol. I'm very glad you read and enjoyed my posts though! I'd be willing to bet you will find that awesome relationship someday! And you're right labels are just stupid, it's the person and the unique combination of all their traits: physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual, which make them "The One". I don't know if that's one of the entries you read but Sexuality: I just don't care is actually all about my views regarding this matter (of course the whole point is that it's just [/i]my views and no one elses, I'm certainly not trying to convince anyone lol) I'm very glad to have met you too Danny! Take care and have an awesome day, Kevin

Hey Luigi! I agree the blogs are very therapeutic. I hope GA does stay "home" for along time Take care, Kevin

First off, YAY for you being anti-smoking! It's got to be one of my all time biggest pet peeves in other people. I'm against people poisoning themselves in the first place, but if they insist the least they could do is leave me and the rest of the world out of it! I've always thought it would be cool to get a T-Shirt or something that had "thank you for not smoking" or "This is a smoke free area" or whatever on it. On the other hand I agree with Snow Dog. All sorts of things could have led her to the situation she's now in. Also it's completely sad and pathetic but just because she can buy cigs DOESN'T mean she can buy food. There's every chance she can only afford one or the other and is unable to say no to her addiction. And if she does have kids there's really nothing they can do about it Your dad sounds really great though, and it was wise of him to buy her the bread instead of giving her the money. Besides there's certainly worse flaws than caring too much about other people . I'm glad work is going well, take care and have an awesome day! Kevin

I agree! There definitely is a change of perspective here and I'm quite enjoying it too but I'm afraid I'm no good at keeping secrets where love in concerned Don't worry though, if it's true love I'm sure we'll find each other again in 5 or 6 years :king:

This reminds me that ultimately that was settled when Luke and Rory made up and Luke simply told Rory that Aaron's number was speed-dial whatever. At the time I was thinking that, that meant Luke and Aaron's relationship was significantly more complicated, in other words they were STILL calling each other, even if Luke openly disliked Aaron. I suppose their actual relationship WAS more complicated than it seemed, but that still doesn't seem like a good enough reason to me for Luke to still have Aaron on speed-dial. I mean it would be one thing if he'd just sorta forgotten about it and never changed it, but clearly he was still aware of it. Also didn't he move AFTER he and Aaron's final breakup? I admit I don't really know the details of how speed-dial works on regular landline phones (for the past several years I've exclusively used a cell phone, and my family's phone didn't have speed-dial), but it seems to me it would have gotten reset in the move? and Luke would have had to consciously put it back in? The only explanation that seems very plausible is that Luke really wasn't over Aaron at all (at least not then). I guess one other possibility is that, unbeknownst to Rory (and thus us), Luke had JUST added the number for Rory before he apologized, so that he could specifically say, "yeah well his number is on speed-dial ___" Anyway it's interesting to consider and I'd completely forgotten about it until just now. Take care and have a great day all, Kevin