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Define stability... I'm not a Windows fan boy by any stretch of the imagination. I loath M$ just as James does (I happen to loath crApple even more, just ask Eric). As I understand, Linux is capable of running for months at a time, before needing a restart. I don't think Windows will be capable of that for a very long time, and when it is, Linux will likely be running for years at a time. That said, my desktop is currently running XP x64 and hasn't been rebooted in over 17 days. I've run a few performance demanding games in this time and the system is still rather sharp. I suspect the next time it will need a reboot is when M$ updates it again, as that was the reason it was rebooted the last time. If 7 is as nice as people say it is, I might give it a shot. When I was shopping for new laptops I found it rather annoying that everytime I accessed a PCs device manager in Vista, it would ask my permission. I get the feeling that that will happen more often. If 7 is more stable, faster, and less like a nagging wife (another reason to be gay!), I might get it to replace Vista x64.

Hence why I won't be having Vista x64 until tomorrow.

Maybe I shouldn't go... all this talk about pictures and videos and cockteasing and... Eh, eff it. lol I can't check in to my hotel in VA until 3pm so I need someone to entertain me until either then, or until maybe 5 or 6 or whatever lol. I'm driving over from NJ that morning.

Oooooooooooh burn.........? lol

Sounds good, but considering it's a city we should set up a specific location. I've been to DuPont Circle before and it's not exactly small. As far as parking is concerned, I think it should seriously be addressed. If you have a hotel with shuttle service to the DC Metro, you can leave your car at the hotel, but if you're driving in like I am then you will have trouble. The last time I tried to find parking in and around DuPont Circle, it was murder. I got lucky just finding street parking right off of Logan Circle when I went there with John. At DuPont Circle I might have parked illegally... not really sure. There are supposedly many parking garages but they were all closed or otherwise unavailable on the Saturday that we were there. You can try to find your own parking, but if it gets too frustrating, Union Station has ample parking in its parking garage ($9). You can then ride the DC Metro to DuPont Circle. The Metro access point for DuPont is only a few paces away. I used DuPont Circle as an example but any other strikepoint in the city would also have direct Metro access. There is also the possibility of connecting with each other at Union Station. Just throwing out ideas... the locals might have better ones lol. I only go to DC once a month during the spring and fall semesters.

If you look at the context in which I used that phrase, it was in reference to my own relationship with my boyfriend, not to all relationships in general. For me, he did indeed come out of the blue (and I am always thankful that he did) but for others, it likely won't happen. The idea behind what I said is that if you learn to simply live your life and straighten yourself out without being hooked on finding Mr./Ms. Right, you'll be a happier and therefore more attractive person. A month before John and I realized our feelings for each other I was discussing the issue of finding love and attractiveness with a good friend of mine. He told me that if you're always putting yourself down, you become unattractive in the eyes of others rather quickly regardless of how you appear physically. If your life is a mess, then you most certainly will have that unattractive demeanor. You're right, and you're wrong. Forcing someone to dump a bad habit (smoking, drinking, promiscuity, whatever) is 50/50 on damage and benefits I think. Ultimately it's good for both people because it otherwise could get worse and make both of their lives miserable. On the other hand, the short-term effect is the "quitter" resents the "forcer" and might say or do things that destroys the forcer's confidence in the quitter, and thereby destroys the relationship. I guess it depends on the seriousness of the habit whether or not the relationship "weathers the storm" so to speak. Personally speaking if I had a bad habit and John asked me to stop, I most certainly would stop it for him because I value our relationship very much. Actually if you modify it slightly to say you should keep your senses open, but refrain from committing unwavering attention to the cause, I think your analogy is perfect. That is essentially what you're saying. If you find someone you might like, watch out for details that might point to them liking you back, but don't let that urge for discovery consume you. Doing so will make you unattractive (again, having nothing to do with physical attraction). I hope that all makes sense...

ROFLMFAO holy shit I almost wet myself reading the end... haha nice find Mark.

Why don't I remember that being taken...

I ate herring. So I better be prosperous this year.

He can answer my phone and look at my call history (and in fact, he HAS looked at my text message history), but snooping is a big no-no. Now, if he asked me before hand if he could go through my personal things, it would be a different story. Though, I don't think John has any interest in going through my collection of old computer parts, or my toolbox/box of car stuff. Likewise if I wanted to go through a collection of his, I would ask his permission first. But, since we trust each other, there is no reason for doing something like that.

[deep sexy voice]Oh, baby... you can meet me in my chambers ALL night long... [/deep sexy voice]

*bangs gavel* John's objection sustained! Eric will be held for perjury!

Wait, what the hell? Didn't CJ introduce Keith and Jansen as a couple? I could swear he did... I've always considered them a couple, and therefore gay. When Eric mentioned Jansens brother I thought maybe he snuck his brother onto the plane, who is now on a date with his boyfriend... great, now I'm confused. I might be in the Poconos in a few weeks. I'll take the bitch out. *pumps shotgun*

No, it won't work. lol Especially since there is a certain guy who might object to that hehe.

Happy Birthday Jordan!

I'll have to do some planning but I might be able to do it. I've got my reasons for trying

Yeah you've messaged me twice on MSN and both times I've away. Whoops lol.

Ah so it was JUST a spinal cord infection... nothing TOO serious... I'm kidding btw lol. Man I envy your strength Jovian, most people could never take something like that.

Another thing I have learned over the years is that when you get bombarded with work, stress, etc., it is always best to take it one thing at a time. If you've got several projects, papers, and/or problem sets due in the next week, or over the next day or so, do them one at a time. Finish one, take a small break, then move on to the next. You'll come out on top and you'll feel very accomplished and good about yourself. Next to being with the one I love, the successful end of each semester is the best feeling I have had.

David asked for it privately but I will post the link to the article here as well. http://www.newsweek.com/id/172653

Newsweek published an article debunking many of the popular Bible myths used to condemn homosexuality and marriage equality. The religious Right promptly launched an email campaign and on the first day, Newsweek's editors were bombarded with 20,000 angry emails. Lisa Miller was interviewed on Sirius XM's "The Agenda". http://link.brightcove.com/services/player/bcpid4576406001 I got an email from HRC on the matter and the director, Joe Solmonese, is asking people to respond by sending positive emails to Newsweek. I will do it later tonight when I think of something to say. Also, I received an email from HRC earlier in the week about country singer Pat Boone and his lackeys equating the equality movement to terrorism. I almost threw up at how blatantly ignorant people truly are.

Be careful who you're friends with. They'll effect who you become. As an extension of that -- when you leave high school you will learn who your real friends are. Your real friends will try to maintain contact with you. My best friend did a total 180 when his girlfriend broke up with him. Prior to that, he never touched drugs, never got drunk, never had sex. After that, his friends and roommates at school showed him the wonders of pot, booze, and promiscuous sex. He became a totally different person. I believe he has since then cut that shit out. He got a new girlfriend and hadn't touched pot or another woman, but I think they broke up so I really don't know. He has issues with being alone and I think that is what made him so vulnerable and the wrong people were there to "help" him.

*shudders* I took Bio 1 and hated it passionately... mostly because it was soooooo boring. A few of my friends are bio, biochem, and chem majors... mostly they just wonder what the hell they were thinking lol. I'll take my Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, and Applied Physics degrees, thank you. Technically I'm a 4th year in a 5 year dual-degree program. I just happen to be stuck in a lot of 3rd year courses this semester and next.

Wimps. Trying having exams in Electrical Engineering, Engineering Economics, Fluid Mechanics, and ME Comp.