have fun up there Revan. Where is "up North" anyhow?

The state that shares its southern border with Texas' northern border, there simple. Most of my (known) family lives in Oklahoma, and I'll be using one of their computers.

Arrrg. I couldn't find what my beau wanted for his birthday. *sigh* I'm stressing out now...

I'll check again tomorrow. Hate this friggin' small town. Only one place to buy PC games from (Walmart) and its selection sucks.

Today has been massively boring.

Oklahoma [dolphin squeak]ing sucks. I should know, I live in it. Oklahomans are THE worst drivers, I swear.

Well, even though I was born there, my immediate family's been alternating between north and south as my Dad's gotten job transfers (or just switches companies). Anyway, I'm sure about 38% of the people you haven't met yet can drive reasonably well, Jarr.

Double post, I know, I've added to the Armored Section of the Archives thread (those who read my story will understand.... or my signature). Sorry for the lack of tangible info on the new High Naryyn models, but I can't completely spoil the Third Chapter for you all.

I know religion is banned from this thread but this is helping about religion not debating or pushing religion.



Try google or wikipedia for a background, both are absolutely useless but there are things you will be able to read that you will either like or immediately reject and so you might get onto some more specific denominations which will give you a place to go in your city and more specific/good information on the internet. Otherwise you could just go to your local buddhist centres, most denominations have their own like churchs but there is usually atleast 1 nondenominational one per city.

The 2 main seperations of Buddhism are Mahayana which means "greater vehicle" and Theravada which means "lesser vehicle" but is often called traditional Buddhism because lesser vehicle is slightly offensive. In traditional Buddhism you are reincarnated into a male who will become a monk and become a Bodhistava who will reincarnate to become a Buddha then reach nirvana, so only men can be monks and training in attaining nirvana is reserved to the monks; woman must first be reincarnated as men. Mahayana on the otherhand proposes that anyone can attain enlightment and definitions of nirvana and reincarnation usually varies between them, usually allowing anyone to become monks and learn all their secrets, like my denomination which leaves belief of the afterlife up to the personal views of the members.
Practices of Buddhism usually varies, with different types of "prayer", mediation and study existing, zen practices sitting mediation along with mediation while participating in a variety of actions, like painting, flower arranging, swordsmanship and archery; once proper mediation technique is learnt it is well documented that physical ability increases dramatically as zen mediation will unlock your ability to use your subconscience for practical purposes. My denomination practices mediation through outloud chanting, which is repeating a short saying over and over again, and will also chant a portion of Buddhist teachings; scientifically chanting will relieve stress and focus your mind.

There is also Vajrayana which is centred around practices rather than study, modern tantric is an example of one, they practice chanting, sitting mediation and moving mediation (yes, including tantric sex but thats for experianced people and is a small optional portion of the denomination). Both men and woman are allowed to become monks but many secrets are reserved for the devote.

This post has been edited by Pisces: Jul 16 2007, 07:59 AM

Yeah, I'm into Vajrayana, completely because A. it's the only sect in my tiny lil town and B. I'm an avid snowboarder and "snowboarding to nirvana" turned me onto the techniques. The practices and traditions, in my opinion, though important to understand are no more truthful than those of any other religion. I want to turn every boring thing I have to do (like community service) into a mindful practice and meditate for longer periods of the day so I can become better at everything I do and so maybe eventually I can become enlightened, I'm over worship, tradition and ritual unless it serves practical purpose.

And yeah nothing I said in my last post was meant to generate any arguments, I don't think discussion should be banned just as long as we all stay civil and accept each other's beliefs.

I got a question for all you advisors out there, though. I fell in love with my roommate, like think of love as the sun, and my self as a comet that was just mindin its own business being a swinger when it got pulled into this solar system for good. I can't concentrate, she pops into my head all the time, I count the hours until I know I can see her again, I feel like I want to just grab onto her and never let go. But she's 4 years older than me, and she shows it in maturity. Apart from the fact that her adult life is getting into full swing and just a year ago I still had to be home by midnight, we're a match made in heaven. We love the same stuff and I feel like we can hang out for weeks straight and never get sick of each other. My other two roommates have both said we should date (jokingly) and it's just getting to me. I can't stand being away from her, I can't stand being with her knowing I just want to have sex with her. I know she doesn't want a boyfriend, and I definitely don't have a chance even if she did. I mean, I can make her laugh but a guy needs more than that to get a girl 4 years older than he is. Should I just try to get over her?

This post has been edited by DoomedOne: Jul 16 2007, 11:25 AM

Zarr, if you have time to order online .. try NewEgg.com or Ebay.

Hello again for everyone that remembers me.

If you recall I simply disappeared a while back. No real reason, I just sorta stopped posting. Well I've done a lot of growing up since then, and I think it's time for a comeback.

So, hello again to all. BTW, is there a way I can change my forum name?

Heey, welcome back! Nice to see you again...

Oh and ask an Admin, to change your forum-name I mean!


Anyway I´m back from Italy now..it has been a great vacation, lots of sun, good food and excellent wines...the only thing that bothers me is that I have to go to work tomorrow!

Italy? Pretty cool. Though that sucks that you have to go to work the day after. Just be sure to use today to get plenty of rest. Trips can take a lot out of you.

Hehe... I wish I had to go to work tomorrow.... I need a job, but nowhere around here is hiring

Yup...trips can be tiring, especially if you´re going by bus! We were....phew! But still it´s really nice to travel and Lake Garda, which we were visiting is really a beautiful place....I´ll post some pictures later..

Oh and Wolfie! I hope you´ll find some sort of job! I´ll keep my fingers crossed!

I'm pretty sure i remember you, welcome back


Italy? cool, i wish i could go to Italy. Welcome back


hehe, my problem is worse... people are hiring... no one wants me (what makes it worse is that all my friends seem to get jobs at the drop of the hat)

This post has been edited by Soulseeker3.0: Jul 16 2007, 08:30 PM

Well welcome backs are in order for Kell and Minque. Hope you enjoyed your time off from these forums.

Today I start a week that consists of five 9 and a half hour work days and one 7 hour shift. It's going to be a blast!

Dang, that's longer than my average school-day. Don't forget the coffee.

Oh, and I won't be on for three weeks starting this saturday. The folks want to go on vacation and I'll be going with them. *cheers* Three weeks sitting in a caravan looking at the rain outside with nothing to do. Oh, the joy.

Bring a notebook, write down plot ideas for stories or something.

Yep, I got a notebook with me, but today I spent the day reading my Hannibal series of books. Finished Hannibal Rising today and got in a few chapters of Silence of the Lambs. Tomorrow shall be fun!

Excellent advice, Blockhead. Maybe we will see the fruits of this vactiontrip in the FanFic section

I've had really rotten experiences ordering from newegg.... ugh. Not worth it. Low prices, big headache. And considering I only have forty bucks (and a 10 dollar Walmart card) and a day left, not gunna happen.

Today was really boring. Played Nox... did nothing more than that, really, other than eat and sleep. Man, I'm tired and I got plenty of damm sleep!