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Name: Jen
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Birthday: 10/17/1984
Gender: Female
Interests: I'm just an average person with an above agerage God..
Expertise: I'm not an expert at anything...I only strive to do my best..
Occupation: Student
Industry: Other
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Member Since:
4/19/2005
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| Singles' Dilemma: Love me, love my politics?By Laurie A. Helgoe, Ph.D.Special to Yahoo! Personals  "You're not going to vote for him are you?"
With political campaigning in full swing, the question arises: How can this person be my soul mate if he doesn't share my politics? Surprisingly, there are many two-party couples who disagree around the dinner table but agree very well in other rooms of the house. These partners cancel each other out at the voting booth. Can this work? Disagree without being disagreeable
First, one hallmark of a healthy relationship is a strong dose of tolerance. As in politics, people can disagree without being disagreeable. And, a robust political debate is mentally stimulating. Stimulated minds gravitate to other activities that are mutually satisfying. Well, you get the picture. Many people, of course, find their politics to be too close to the heart to permit a bond with a person who does not share their views. It's perfectly acceptable for you to draw a line in the sand. Just remember you may be excluding prospects who might be equally kind and loving, people who would willing share their life with you -- if you could just tolerate their opinion that drilling for oil in Alaska just might, just possibly, not lead to environmental Armageddon, or, if you can stand hearing their view that tax cuts just might lean a tad bit in favor of the rich. Challenge your own assumptions
As kids, we may feel brainwashed into a political position due to the strong opinions of our parents. As adults, it is up to us to listen carefully and form our political opinions independently. The best way to challenge your own assumptions about people and their politics is to get to know people who think differently. This open outlook will lead to a better-informed political opinion, and, more important, will help you engage in relationships that help you grow. My relationship demands that I accept that my partner will be voting for the other candidate. He accepts me, and I, him. Of course, if I ever rooted for the Cardinals over the Cubs.... | | |
| Well it's about a week past my birthday..and to be honest, I do feel a little older! Shocker, I know, haha. Things have been going so great these past few weeks, days that I can honestly say I don't remember a time when it's been better. What' strangly odd about it is that nothing has really changed, just my perception on things I guess. Having Trish back has been wonderful. It's so nice to have someone in the house to talk with about everything instead of sitting at the computer wondering what I'm going to do next. I'm going to Randolph Macon Women's College tonight to hear Richard Dawkins speak. He currently teaches at Oxford and is a brilliant man. Even though I don't agree on what he believes, athiesm, is't ALWAYS good to expand your knowlege and hear other people's views on what and why they believe the way they do. Besides, he teaches at Harvord ;) Here's a link to some info about him: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richard_Dawkins If you're open minded and have half a brain to read outside the box, I think you'll find in interesting. Mom, dad and Danny came down for the weekend to check out the new place and to celebrate me and dad's b-day by taking us all out to eat and stocking me up on groceries. What an awesome b-day gift! lol. I'm set for months now :) It's so hard to believe that I only have about 6 weeks of school left for the fall semester..The bastards decided to push graduation back a week so now we have almost 6 weeks off for Christmas. Id'e rather have a shorter break and then get out earlier..I guess you can't beat the system. Well I better get off here before I'm caught, at work....so until next time kids...See ya round the school yard! | | |
| Well here I am again..sitting at work..There's absolutly nothing going on at the moment so I can't complain too much. This past weekend was actually pretty fun. My roomate and I went to some house Friday and Saturday night for a party with the same people both nights and had a blast. It was nice to get out and and have some fun after a long week. I just can't make a habit out of it. The rents are comin down Friday for a 24 hr stay to celebrate me and my dad's birthday. Their taking my grocery shopping and out to eat. Free food is ALWAYS welcome!! :) This past weekend at school was alumni weekend and the campus was soooo packed, I hated it then but I know once I graduate.when I'm 30, I think that I'll actually like going to those things. Things have been looking a bit better as far as life goes..I really need to pull my head and chin up and thnk God for what he's givin me and stop dwelling on the things I don't have. There are so many things in life to be thankful for that I should be praising instead of grumbling. Anywhoo..That's all for now..Ya'll have a good one and I'll see ya around the school yard! | | |
| Well I'm sitting here at work..Jcrew, totally bored outa my mind. I'm currently working third shift while trying to make it throuhg school. If I could make it without working and still be able to pay rent, shoot, I there's no way I would be working. It seems no matter what shift I pick up, my school grades seem to drop lower and lower. On a more positive note, I just moved into my new apartment. Trish, my old roomate, decided to come back from Cananda and finish up with school and asked to live with me. I'm so happy that she asked me and we're having a great time. It's a cute little apartment, 2 bedrooms 2 bath with all the little perks you could want. I think most of our neighbors are above the age of 60, but at least it's nice and quiet :) As for you avid readers, haha, anything else besides school and work is almost non-exsistant. That would go for a social life and any serious relationships. I just found out that a certain guy I had dated on and off for several months recently got engaged..I had no idea how hard it would hit me. I found myself getting angry at God and asking him to give me a break. Everyone I know, or so it seems, is getting married or engaged. I suppose it's just that time in life when we're of the right age, but apparently I'm not. It would just make things so much easier to deal with if I wasn't surrounded by it. Oh well, the sun still continues to rise each morning. I guess that's it for now, if I think of anything interesting you may want to read about, I'll post it later. Until then....see ya around the school yard kids! | | |
| Hi there guys!
My God....It's June already. I don't think I've written anything since January something. Wow. To all my faithful readers, haha, I am deeply sorry. Apparenlty there are some out there whom I do not know who have decided to leave me comments about certain spelling. Who cares. Does it really matter? I don't believe so.
I'm staying in VA all summer thanks to my year lease. I am traveling several times this summer: Michigan, Florida, North and South Carolina, and VA beach. I'm excited! I've decided I want to read as much as possible this summer. I am currently on my 4th book, it's on the life of Howard Hughes. For all of you out there who don't know history, he's the genius who changed aviation forever. I highly recomend it to anyone who's stlightly interested in flight. I'm actually working through my second Donald Miller book. He's known for writing 'Blue Like Jazz'. Another amazing book.
My new apartment is wonderful. I love living by myself and not having anyone here to get in the way of my daily schedule. DOn't get me wrong, it's not a easy as it seems, there have been terriable times with money and the like, but in the end God has shown Himself to be faithful. My brother is coming to LU this fall, poor guy. HAHA. It's not realy that bad, I honestly think it'll be good for him to get away and interact with others outside of hos job. I pray that it will eb beneficial for him.
Well I'm off, I have so many things to get accomplish today since it's my only day off this entire week. Be good kids, and maybe I'll see ya around.
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