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Sounds like you're making the right decision then! On the other hand, if you did just want the practice and you don't care about actually getting the job, there's no reason not to go in anyway and give a crummy interview. You'll still get the experience and the results won't matter. Although I can certainly see how it's tempting to cancel. LOL, I'm really not trying to make your decision harder! Just saying My course went pretty well, slid out with an A when no one was looking Which really was quite remarkable considering I never bought the book or studied at all I've got my next class starting on the 27th (which happens to be my birthday, what a present eh? ). It'll be better though, only have to go once a week

Yep, I figured that's what you meant...but it was fun watching Robbie break out the pointer and chalk As I said, I really think we've had 13 year olds before *shrug*

Good luck on the interview, Celia! Be sure to let us know how it goes. Hmm, I don't think I have any interview stories...nope can't think of any. But yeah, good luck!

Woo hoo! Welcome back Celia! Can't wait to see the pics and I'm glad you had such a good time! Oh yeah, Amsterdam is definitely on my list too!

**checks over the proof carefully** Why yes, I do think Mr. Knapp has successfully demonstrated that Bry is younger than Jonathan. Of course we'd have to see birth certificates and get at least 3 people who knows each of them to state under oath that they are in fact born on the day they claim...but for now I think it's a reasonable supposition Actually, as I recall we've had a couple of 13 year olds before too.

Well, I'm definitely more like one of the people who feels that being flirted with is flattering. However, I'm very glad that Vic and Kit were honest with me, and I think it's definitely the case that not everyone is the same and what is good for one person may not be good for another. I think that's one of the things that makes life so complicated. If I randomly walked into a room and started flirting with someone who enjoyed it, then we can both walk away happier and without any hurt feelings. If I randomly walked into a room and flirted with someone who took it as dishonest then that person may end up feeling disappointed or hurt and I'll end up feeling guilty. So in one scenario everyone wins, in the other no one does. I really have no idea which scenario I lived through last night. I'm sure he is over it, and even if he didn't enjoy it I doubt it was a major disappointment. I would also assume that rather than thinking I was playing mind games with him he would have concluded that I was too shy to initiate the asking out or that he had misread my signals, or that I hadn't picked up on his. Those would be the sorts of things I would assume in his place....but then as we've established everyone's different so I guess it's hard to say. I do know that I'm perhaps a bit too flirtatious because while the majority of the time nothing bad comes of it and everyone ends happy, I have occasionally gotten myself into situations in which the person became more serious and seemed to have inferred a stronger meaning than was meant. This has been the minority of my experiences with flirting, but it does trouble me when it occurs, so I probably need to learn to pick up on those cues and back it off sooner before it gets to that level...or indeed not partake at all if there's a chance of a major miscommunication. Anyway, thanks for the feedback guys -Kevin

Oops! Looks like I was pretty off on the time frame Cool about the motorcycle graphic! I hadn't noticed that at all!

Well I definitely didn't mean to do that It seemed like he was having fun too. I do take your point though

Yeah Steve! I recommend you go listen to Gwen Stafani's "What are you waiting for" and go get out there! Hope you feel better

Thanks guys As it happens I have asked guys out simply because I felt like it would have been rude not to. It's always ultimately gotten me into more trouble, so I think you're right.

Hi all, Just thought I'd get your opinions on something. I just got home from Starbucks. While there I had a lovely time flirting with the guy behind the counter. Anyway, after I got my drink I took a seat and began reading. A little while later the guy came to clean up my section of the store and started chatting with me again. We continued flirting. Next, he asks what I had planned for this weekend. I'm actually just getting over being sick, so apart from church tomorrow and my regular Sunday socializing with my gay church friends (which I do every week) I don't have plans (which also happens to be the way I wanted it), so I simply answered that I planned to have a nice quiet, relaxing weekend. So then he says, "oh yeah, me too. I'm off the next couple of days and I don't have plans. Just thought I'd relax or something." At that point, based on the way he was saying it, I could tell that he wanted me to ask him out. I mean it was a logical progression from the flirting and we'd just established that we were both free. However, I did not ask him out. I was really only interested in a little casual flirting. Also, while I was having a nice time chatting with him, I wasn't really that interested to begin with. Primarily though, I'm just not interested in seeing anyone right now. So I just casually changed the subject and quit flirting. Anyway my question is: Was what I did wrong? Was I obligated to ask him out at that point? Should I have avoided flirting in the first place knowing that I didn't intend for anything to come of it? thoughts and opinions? -Kevin

I believe we did discuss briefly during LTMP that the takes place in the future. If I recall correctly I don't think CJ ever pinned down when exactly. It seems like a mostly pretty similar world that the characters inhabit so I'm guessing it's not too far into the future. ...wait now that I remember I recall a mention after the Australia bombing that John was the only one old enough to remember the events of Sept. 11th 2001....so I guess that would mean it's maybe about 2018-2020 or so?

LOL, this reminds me of LittleBuddha's SOOTB when Conner asked Cody if he were gay and Cody responded, "no, I'm Cody," Anyway, I think Steve makes some good points and I'm looking forward to seeing how CJ will address them!

Well you know how I am; if it's important I'm bound to repeat it anyway. By the way, have I mentioned how nice it is to have you back, Benji?

I'm inclined to agree with Benji...didn't you say in another thread that you once answered a call from your father and announced that you were in a GSA meeting? I'm sure he's able to put two and two together. So when would you tell him and your mom (assuming you're considering it at all)? Good luck! -Kevin

Welcome back, Benji!! We missed ya -Kevin

Like Drew I would encourage you to drop by Gabriel Morgan's forum and let him know what you thought! Authors usually love that sort of thing. Actually, I rather like the internet version of books. It's nice to not have to hold anything while I'm reading, I always know right where my computer is (the can't always be said for my books ), and it's actually nice to not have a book sitting around taking up space once I'm done. But then again I'm a bit strange so what do I know?

LOL, even I worked that one out with my high school French. If you enjoy such things may they happen for you, Fran

Good for you, Robbie! I had a feeling Tim! It is easy to forget what we've told to whom sometimes

That's true, there's nothing worse than wet, sexually confused guys with nothing to hold on to

Happy Birthday, Francois!! I hope you have a fantastic day and a terrific year!!

I'm sorry, Tiff Recently I was driving IN MY OWN QUIET LITTLE NEIGHBOURHOOD, and I was running late back to work from lunch, so I got to this little four way stop sign - that I pass everyday - and no one was coming (I had good visibility and could see that), so I just sorta slow down and halfstop, and lo and behold if there wasn't one of those dreadful cops SITTING THERE a block away watching and waiting (probably because he knew there was no point in stopping at this intersection and that a lot of people were going to do what I did!). He was a total jerk too, didn't talk to me at all, just took my license, made me about 15 minutes later, and then gave me a ticket for $230 EDIT: I've already gotten like 3 or 4 of those stupid by mail red light tickets!

Well don't get me wrong; I definitely think you're right in this case, but the thing about someone asserting their honesty is that you still don't really know if they're being honest or not. I mean they might be sincere...or maybe they're just lying about it

Hey Jonathan! Welcome to Gay Authors! It's really awesome having ya I hope you have a fantastic time, and don't worry about being nervous; just jump right in! Everyone's pretty friendly Take care and have a great day! Kevin

LOL, the other day I went out in a spike choker, fingerless black gloves, a studded belt, and of course a sassy tee and tight pants. It was fun, lol, but I don't have any pics