Tiger

You don't actually need to be flexible. Walls can be helpful. At least that's what I've been told.

I'll drive faster next time. As far as the jungle, it's far away, south of Mexico. I don't feel like going.

Nick, I don't know where you get your information. Obama opposes Don't Ask Don't Tell. I happen to think judging him by his church's stance is narrow-minded. He is a pragmatist. Most black people do oppose gay marriage, but I don't think he's one of them. He doesn't exactly support gay marriage, but he is opposed to banning it. If he has his way, there will be civil unions everywhere, and that is a huge step in the right direction. Within the next 20 to 30 years, we will have gay marriage. It's only a matter of time, and historians will point to the 44th President of the United States as one of the warriors for the cause.

Well, I was only drinking on I-35. There are times when staying on I-35 is confusing if you don't pay attention. If you get into the wrong lane, you're screwed. Honestly, I intend not to drive there as a general rule.

Well, I'm not looking to go LA personally. It's just not my cup of tea. However, I'm sure Tigerheat is a lot of fun.

Today I went on an adventure. Before I left Kansas, my cousin wrecked my car. The car was a total loss, and I had to get another one. I found a car. However, in order to get there, we had to go north of Dallas. In fact it was the next town, Carrollton. I ended up buying a 1996 Buick LeSabre, and I love it! I did not drive to Dallas, but I did drive back to Waxahachie. I was nervous. The largest city I had driven in was Kansas City, Missouri. Just to put it into prospective, Dallas has a population larger than the entire county in which Kansas City is. In fact, you can probably add Johnson County, Kansas's population to that of Jackson County, Missouri and still have less population than the city of Dallas. Thus, the traffic was a lot heavier than what I am used to. However, other than going a little slow, I think I did fairly well. There are several loops, and I stayed in I-35 E all the way back to Waxahachie. Now I am home safe and sound, and I have a car that I love.

Now I don't know what's wrong, but you might want to tell your psychiatrist. As for everything else, you're young, and there's nothing wrong with a little fun and adventure. I think I told you about my New Year's week long party.

I'll be alright. I just want to take a breather. That's all. I'm actually working on a story, and I am hoping to have it done in time for the next anthology. The bad part is that I'm probably going to need a new editor, because I figure Jan is busy. I've enjoyed having him as an editor, but I want him to be able to do what he needs to do. If anyone is interested, shoot me a PM. I need a beta reader as well. I cannot say much is except that it's not my usual. It's not sci-fi or fantasy, and it's in 2nd person. As I mentioned before, I'm experimenting. Also, if someone is interested in being my muse, I'll probably write more poetry.

Well Mark, I just don't like conflict, and I feel uncomfortable right now. I'm a very sensitive guy, and I take it to heart. It doesn't look like resolution is possible, so that is why I'm thinking about leaving.

It really is a serious consideration, Vic. Again, I'm waiting a week before I decide.

Well, I am at a crossroad. First of all, I love this site, and have enjoyed working on various teams and projects. However, there have been major issues as of late, and I am considering something that I never thought I would, having my account disabled. This is not a decision I take likely, and I won't make it for at least a week. Right now I am feeling disenchanted due to some recent personality clashes, and while I still care about all involved, it's becoming too much to take. I am very sensitive, and I am known for seeking acceptance in order to feel secure. Thus, repeated instances of situations where the opposite happens, I become depressed and start isolating myself from others. I've been through a lot in my life, and it's reaching a point where I can't deal with much of anything beyond my day-to-day life in the real world, and even at that, I often have to hide my true feelings, something that is emotionally and physically draining. I'm not saying that people aren't real. They obviously are. I honestly don't know what I'm going to do. I do know that I am feeling totally lost right now, and I just have to pull away for at least a while.

I agree. I need to quit smoking too. It's not easy when there's another smoker in your house offering you cigarettes. It's hard to turn them down. I've quit several times, once even for several months, and now I'm hooked again. Don't make the same mistake I did, Steve.

Wow, that has to be really exciting. I saw bits and pieces on TV, and I must admit that it gave me some renewed pride in this country. This has to be one of the most momentous occasions in US history. I would love to have been a part of it. You're lucky indeed.

Well, let's see. I've changed my name a few times. 1. tlwritingtiger 2. Bold and Sassy Feline 3. TL The Writing Tiger 4. Tiger 5. Tigger 6. Tiger (2nd time) 7. Hombre de Los Gatos 8. Tiger (3rd time) 9. Dragon of the Abyss 10. Tiger (4th time) 11. Tiger Loves Werewolf 12. Texas Kitten (This is now part of my Custom Member Title) 13. Tiger (5th time)

Happy birthday!

Eh, he's alright. He's not as cute as Joey.

Wow Mattie! I didn't realize you'd already been here a year. Time flies when you're having fun. Now you just need to join the millennium club.

My total is 0 now. I am hoping to increase that by summer at least by 2, hopefully more. I'll let you all know.

Here's the solution...

There are about 21.5 k people here. That's a lot larger than places I've lived before. It's also a suburb of Dallas, which is about 30 minutes away.

That's true. You're really cute. However, I think Tiff would totally kick your ass.

Thanks Celia! I am definitely looking forward to meeting new people, including a couple of people from GA who live in the area. I think I'm going to like it here.

I used to be a lot more fun. There could be a party just because I was around, and there was no need for any kind of mind-altering substances. People loved my sense of humor, and times were good. Then, I became depressed, and it totally affected my personality. It was as if I was a completely different person. I feel so lost right now, and I want to re-connect with my true self. I just don't know how. People don't even act the same around me anymore, and I think that I would be more like my old self if they would. Sure I have my issues, but they've been there a while, and I still managed to be the class clown. This is a plea to anyone who's listening and actually cares. Help me get back to that, because that's where I really want to be and who I want to be.

I actually like it. I don't know why you think you're no good. That's a lot better than anything I could come up with.