One of the deconversion problems I have been having is meaning to life. I have many things that are fulfilling. I have friends who I can rely on. I have an opportunity to play hostess. I have regular games which allow me to be creative and get my desire to make stories out in a social situation. I have physical exercise, and a rotational ( Read more... )

A recap of the last night's events for those who were not there.

Jill plays Caecilia. A falcon Beast tracker.
Desiree plays Elbereth. A flowering Fairest who does not remember being human. She also has.. well, you'll see.

Max - the unofficial leader of the changelings in Auckland, he is the head of the gossip chain. He summons all changelings with ( Read more... )

I've been dreaming of bats lately. I think my subconscious is tagging Lynn as a bat, which confuses me since I've never been attracted to bats ( Read more... )

These two songs are among my most listened to songs. They have remained through many cullings of songs I can't listen to at this point in my life.

The first one... this is my song of faith. It is the descriptor of what my faith was. It is... what I and God were. I listen to it sometimes. I feel at peace with it.

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And this one, this one was the ( Read more... )

 
( coincidence and God's Will )

Many years ago, I noticed that I could never write like what is in my head. In the safety of my brain, wondrous worlds and fantastic adventures would unfold.

But, they always seemed so flat when I put them on paper. I used to think it was the words I used. I just had to become a better writer. While that is true, I’m not sure that even the best ( Read more... )

I discovered a spice combo which I really like.

lots and lots:
curry powder

lots:
salt

a decent amount:
Jamaican jerk
ginger powder
garlic powder

a tad:
onion granules
cumin powder

it makes a very comforting lentil soup...

I was homeschooled for pre-school and first grade and put into a strict private school for 2nd through 4th grades. We began class with the pledge of allegiance, the pledge to the christian flag and a hymn. We had bible class along with all the other typical classes you get in public schools.

In 5th through 8th grades, i was placed into a less ( Read more... )

 

Growing up, my parents were hypercritical of people. The way they dressed, way they spoke/drove.. everything…

I always assumed that I was being judged with the same scrutiny as they turned on other people. Pairing that with the nature of my religion to tell me that I am a terrible, terrible person, I soon came to the conclusion that my family ( Read more... )