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Confession Time! ((ABSOLUTELY NO JUDGEMENT))
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kellienw335 wrote: »Ok, so this may seem like a dumb question, but why do some people's profile pics look like they are in jail?
That's MFP's way of showing that they're on probation. They've gotten a certain amount of warnings from the mods (nothing to do with flags) and the "in jail" is telling everyone that they've been naughty.
Any more warnings and they'll get a temporary ban, after which you'll see a red profile picture that says, "USER BANNED - Please carry on". 
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Until yesterday, there was a subreddit on reddit called fatpeoplehate. It had over 100k members around the world. They would comb MFP and sparkpeople and instagram for people's before pictures, post them in their group, and make fun of them. Some of the really dedicated ones would track those people down on social media and harass them directly. It finally got nuked yesterday because they posted the names/addresses/etc of the owners of Imgur, in retaliation for Imgur removing some of fph's stolen images from their website.
Today, those 100k+ members are running around the internet protesting the violation of their "free speech" to harass people and steal their pictures, while some others are complaining because they considered those stolen images and the millions of posts making fun of them to be good inspiration for their own weight loss.
There are a lot of screwed up people in the world.
Wow!! Are you kidding me?! First off that's absolutely horrendous and heartbreaking! Second off who the hell has that much time on their hands to do something so evil?! I'm truly appalled and disgusted.0 -
I have a high security clearance and I have some sketchy people on my FB (high school people- why are they on my FB account again?) I think they know that unless I posted it, the things other people say and do and not related to me. Or at least I assume. I wonder if they even look at FB or how the process actually works.
That's good to know. I have moved in a different career direction but if I ever should need one that is very good to know.0 -
One more example of why Japan is amazing (At least where we lived- very rural and 9 hours North of the hustle and bustle of Tokyo) - Public transportation- there are signs posted saying not to be on your phones at all because its rude to the person next to you. And they did this. They're always conscience and thoughtful to the person next to them. Love thy neighbor? They are professionals at it.
Korea was similar. Bunches of people stopped and took time out of their day to help me and my husband find our way around the city and taught us how to use the metro cards and such. Some people even did those things for us. Everyone was so kind and polite! And nobody stared rudely or paid unwanted attention to other people.0 -
My grandmother passed away 3 months before my grandparents would have had their 70th wedding anniversary - yes- seventy - not a typo. My grandpa was lost after that, he was not complete. All he had known for 70 years was with her by his side, she was a housewife all those years and cooked for him 3 meals a day - he had to learn to do all things for himself. He did manage to go on for another 4 years after that, but he was not happy after she was gone. He passed away last summer July 7 at age 94.
I'm so sorry for your losses
but what an inspirational story when you think about two people who stick together through all the crap life throws at you, how amazing! 0 -
Until yesterday, there was a subreddit on reddit called fatpeoplehate. It had over 100k members around the world. They would comb MFP and sparkpeople and instagram for people's before pictures, post them in their group, and make fun of them. Some of the really dedicated ones would track those people down on social media and harass them directly. It finally got nuked yesterday because they posted the names/addresses/etc of the owners of Imgur, in retaliation for Imgur removing some of fph's stolen images from their website.
Today, those 100k+ members are running around the internet protesting the violation of their "free speech" to harass people and steal their pictures, while some others are complaining because they considered those stolen images and the millions of posts making fun of them to be good inspiration for their own weight loss.
There are a lot of screwed up people in the world.
WOW! I mean, just wow!
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LOL I've never played so none of this makes sense to me and it's like you're speaking in code
I figured it would, hence the "look away" part! 0 -
I feel like I keep busy, until someone asks me what I do for fun, or in my spare time and I don't really have anything to say. Ummm... workout... walk my dog... I play a lot of Sims... Then I feel like a loser lol.
I used to play Sims but got bored with the last one because it's so hard for the kids to make friends! So it was taking me days for them to get married, and I had no idea how old their fiance really was until they moved in, then they turned into elders before having babies... I just got frustrated. The lifetimes are either too long or too short for me. I wish we could manually adjust it... I'll get back to it when they make a pets expansion.
Actually for 10 years my main hobby was MMORPGs, but I got bored with the last one and haven't found another one I want to do... I like RPGs but I'm picky about gameplay, couldn't get into Oblivion for that reason, but absolutely love the Dragon Age series. But I finished the 3rd one in a month. And 3rd person games make me sick.
My hobbies... Um. I'd say reading but I'd be lying, I used to read a LOT but nowadays it just takes me a long time to get into a book... and I still haven't recovered from the ones I read a few months ago... and what I really want is to read the new parts of the series I've started reading, not really starting something new... if that makes sense. Plus I hate reading if there are any distractions, or if I only have a limited time to do it... so the best time is the evening... but then I'd rather watch some shows.
So I guess my hobbies are working out, wasting time online, TV shows, and movies (but I'm picky about what I see). I'm still watching X files, on season 3 now, at this rate and with my Summer shows starting again, it's going to take me all Summer to finish the series, which is totally fine... Something to do.
I love singing though. I should look into joining a choir again. Had to stop when we got the kids. But I suck at reading music so it's not always easy either.
So basically... I'm a very boring person.0 -
@Susieq_1994 I just read your new saying and just about spit out my room temperature water on the keyboard. Funny!
Glad you liked it! It made me laugh, too. Figured it was relevant for MFP... 0 -
kelly_c_77 wrote: »
Yea, worst part was my sister is younger than me and she was happily playing with her place mat. I am a couple years older so I realized that we got screwed. My sister is so cute.
I know it seems silly complaining about a gift but at the time I was like what? Why did everyone else get cool stuff!?0 -
xLoveLikeWinterx wrote: »
The difference between my highest weight and lowest (which at the time, I'd lost 160 lbs) was insane. People held doors for me, looked me in the eye, listened to my opinion, etc. I was invisible when I was fat. It sucked and I actually went through a stage where I was mad at everyone for not giving me the time of day when I was fat and being all over me skinny. And I noticed as the weight came back on and I was eventually 40 lbs heavier than my lowest, people were starting to be ruder, not hold doors, notice me less, etc.
Yep. For me it was more taking the default view of yeah, you're being nice to me today, let me guess what you would've said/done if I'd been here a year ago. I just point blank don't consider people to be sincere anymore.0 -
dougpconnell219 wrote: »
That's nothing. I lip synch and quasi dance while on the eliptical. Anything to keep my mind off the fact that I still have x minutes to go. I'm sure my 6'4" 280 lb self looks quite manly singing Aung dancing to such classics as lady Gaga, Justin Timberlake, Britney Spears, etc.
(btw I actually have decent musical taste outside the gym. I just find my usual indie fare lacks some motivational punch on the cardio equipment.)
you guys are hilarious!! too bad you can't be my running buddies!! laughing and running at the same time has to burn twice the calories!!!1 -
Confession: I just ate like ten apricots that were freshly picked by my husband's family and sent from their village. I feel a little sick now... But oh my GOSH, they were good. And I'm not even a fruit person!0
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http://www.buzzfeed.com/rachelzarrell/when-cicadas-attack#.bgRZ5DvJY I remember a few pages back (maybe 100's, whatever) the topic was bugs and creeepy crawlies. Watch the video if you aren't creeped out to much by them, I'm going to hell for giggling as much as I did.
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I used to play Sims but got bored with the last one because it's so hard for the kids to make friends! So it was taking me days for them to get married, and I had no idea how old their fiance really was until they moved in, then they turned into elders before having babies... I just got frustrated. The lifetimes are either too long or too short for me. I wish we could manually adjust it... I'll get back to it when they make a pets expansion.
Actually for 10 years my main hobby was MMORPGs, but I got bored with the last one and haven't found another one I want to do... I like RPGs but I'm picky about gameplay, couldn't get into Oblivion for that reason, but absolutely love the Dragon Age series. But I finished the 3rd one in a month. And 3rd person games make me sick.
My hobbies... Um. I'd say reading but I'd be lying, I used to read a LOT but nowadays it just takes me a long time to get into a book... and I still haven't recovered from the ones I read a few months ago... and what I really want is to read the new parts of the series I've started reading, not really starting something new... if that makes sense. Plus I hate reading if there are any distractions, or if I only have a limited time to do it... so the best time is the evening... but then I'd rather watch some shows.
So I guess my hobbies are working out, wasting time online, TV shows, and movies (but I'm picky about what I see). I'm still watching X files, on season 3 now, at this rate and with my Summer shows starting again, it's going to take me all Summer to finish the series, which is totally fine... Something to do.
I love singing though. I should look into joining a choir again. Had to stop when we got the kids. But I suck at reading music so it's not always easy either.
So basically... I'm a very boring person.
Are you talking Sims 3? You can adjust life span, and I have because I hate having them as babies for a long time. The kids I just get to meet & talk to friends in school so I don't have to work at it, then they can meet people at work. Usually when I find a friend I want an a (adult) sim to marry I make it happen in one date lol. Romantic Interest>BF/GF>Fiance>Wife/Husband in one go lol. There is a pet expansion, you can have cats, dogs & horses, and can "capture" wild animals like birds, lizards & rodents. There are even unicorns you can befriend and adopt (I've only been able to do it once).
In case you haven't noticed, I play this game entirely too much.0 -
Drinking me an ice cold Diet. Mtn. Dew right now. And to tie in with the other topic about hot or cold drinks - cold drinks for me have to be ICE cold. I keep my Diet Mtn. Dew in the freezer just to get the middle frozen, then pour it over ice. Like a delicious slushy!
Ooh good idea on the Frozen Diet Mountain Dew! I'll have to put one of my plastic bottles in the freezer when I work early on Saturday/Sunday.0 -
Are you talking Sims 3? You can adjust life span, and I have because I hate having them as babies for a long time. The kids I just get to meet & talk to friends in school so I don't have to work at it, then they can meet people at work. Usually when I find a friend I want an a (adult) sim to marry I make it happen in one date lol. Romantic Interest>BF/GF>Fiance>Wife/Husband in one go lol. There is a pet expansion, you can have cats, dogs & horses, and can "capture" wild animals like birds, lizards & rodents. There are even unicorns you can befriend and adopt (I've only been able to do it once).
In case you haven't noticed, I play this game entirely too much.
I used to play the thing all day long before I met my husband. I make their lifespan as long as I possibly can (except newborn babies, because they're boring), then I give the toddlers educational games and toys until all possible skills are at as high of a level as possible. I loved the whole teaching them to talk/walk and playing with blocks to increase logic and stuff.
Then when they became children I got to choose their traits because they were such prodigies as toddlers... And I'd get the kids into painting and fishing and music and reading until their skill levels were as high as they could get... And so on. By the time they reached adulthood, they had a level 10 in almost every skill. The perfect human!
My Sims game actually spanned three generations before I stopped playing. My original character was a grandma! I have to admit that I was looking forward to her dying because I wanted her ghost to live in my house...0 -
Susieq_1994 wrote: »
I have absolutely nothing to back it up, but my hypothesis is this: Languages developed naturally between people to help them communicate, and each language developed its own conventional patterns. Later on, when people wanted to be able to teach or pass on the language, they studied the conventions and patterns of the spoken language and made rules out of those conventions and patterns. Does that make sense?
Gosh, I said conventions and patterns a lot of times.
I think that makes sense for sure.
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the massive difference in ppl i experienced after losing 100lbs was ridiculous, i can't imagine how that must have been for you. it's made me even more bitter and cynical about people in general. because i can't help but think, how different would i be if for my whole life people just treated me like a normal person and were nice? or even just decent?
I've lost around 150 pounds & work with the public & at times it can be aggravating.
I had someone tell me to eat a cheeseburger at 200 pounds, someone ask if I was a 100 pounds when I was 155, people asking all the time if I had weight loss surgery, a few people ask about my arm fat & suggesting exercises to diminish it, & someone jokingly asking if I weighed 89 pounds.
My favorite customer though was a lady who said she never ate after 7 ever, ever, EVER! Made me want to laugh.
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In Canada it is.
Especially in January!0 -
Here's a confession for @Susieq_1994. I decided to stop hijacking my husbands farm (and his iPad) and start playing Hay Day on my own. I am now on level 23 and I just started last week! I'm seriously obsessed. The good news is, it helps me cut back on my boredom eating and I think I will actually record a loss this week.
Ok going to download Hayday on my iPad today. Really the only games I play on there are Sims Freeplay, Agent Alice, Frozen freefall, & Maleficent (I am stuck on Maleficent & it pisses me off).
I also play Just 2 Words, but I suck at that game & usually have to use his special hints on the harder puzzles.0 -
Agree!
Also agreed! I wish my stomach looked like yours. Even with weight loss I have a B belly that hangs & my legs are very jiggly.
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Lol, next time I'll throw in an "eh?" for good measure I'm in western Canada so I don't think I have that type of accent. I didn't notice any difference between me and the people I spoke with in the Phoenix area (aside from the ones who were obviously from different parts of the country).
ETA: I was in Maricopa, which apparently some locals call "Little Canada", since so many Canadians bought homes there, so maybe that's why I didn't notice a difference lol
An eh would be awesome
Yeah, probably all the locals were just Canadian too, lol.0 -
Susieq_1994 wrote: »
I used to play the thing all day long before I met my husband. I make their lifespan as long as I possibly can (except newborn babies, because they're boring), then I give the toddlers educational games and toys until all possible skills are at as high of a level as possible. I loved the whole teaching them to talk/walk and playing with blocks to increase logic and stuff.
Then when they became children I got to choose their traits because they were such prodigies as toddlers... And I'd get the kids into painting and fishing and music and reading until their skill levels were as high as they could get... And so on. By the time they reached adulthood, they had a level 10 in almost every skill. The perfect human!
My Sims game actually spanned three generations before I stopped playing. My original character was a great grandma!
I've restarted the Legacy challenge so many times I can't count, but I've never gotten past 4 generations. I think the problem is I never want to move anyone out of the house, so I'm trying to juggle the original couple, their kids, their kids' spouses, and their grandkids in one house. I get to the point I'm trying to carve out little closet spaces to give the new kids their own room, because I don't have room to expand the house anymore and have them get from their room to the car/schoolbus in time to get to work or school on time.0 -
Susieq_1994 wrote: »@LBuehrle8 I totally did look for a nice, summery picture of a human melting into the sidewalk, but I couldn't find one. But I changed my picture anyway, so I could say I'm all new and shiny in preparation for summer.
I like it!!0 -
Great ideas - thanks! Helmets they already have (and they cost many hundreds of dollars each anyway...
25th is silver so anything chrome or silver for the bikes, silver motorcycle ornaments, bracelets, etc. It also depends on which kind of bikes they have- cruisers (like Harleys) or others. Depending on how much you want to spend- a GoPro Camera is always a good biker gift.
Here's an engrave-able charm that comes in silver: Motorcycle Charm
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I was thinking of something silver but haven't found anything yet. I'll have time to go to the fancy mall tomorrow, so I should be able to find something then.
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The talk of people treating you differently make me really sad.
I'm currently about 230lb and only 5'1 people talk to me a lot though, and smile at me. I actually have a reputation for not being able to do normal things without random strangers striking up conversation. I have never been thin in my life, I'm hoping at some point in the not too distant future I can report back whether things change. Before I went out to America with work last year I'd got down to just below 200lb, but living in a hotel for 5 months took a toll. I didn't really notice much difference then, but obviously was still a long way off skinny. 0 -
kellyjellybellyjelly wrote: »
I've lost around 150 pounds & work with the public & at times it can be aggravating.
I had someone tell me to eat a cheeseburger at 200 pounds, someone ask if I was a 100 pounds when I was 155, people asking all the time if I had weight loss surgery, a few people ask about my arm fat & suggesting exercises to diminish it, & someone jokingly asking if I weighed 89 pounds.
My favorite customer though was a lady who said she never ate after 7 ever, ever, EVER! Made me want to laugh.
Because she would turn into a Gremlin if she ate after 7?
I would starve if I had an arbitrary rule like that. Depending on what is going on, I could eat dinner as early as 6pm or as late as 10pm. It has no impact on my weight.
I'm glad I don't deal with the general public.0 -
I've restarted the Legacy challenge so many times I can't count, but I've never gotten past 4 generations. I think the problem is I never want to move anyone out of the house, so I'm trying to juggle the original couple, their kids, their kids' spouses, and their grandkids in one house. I get to the point I'm trying to carve out little closet spaces to give the new kids their own room, because I don't have room to expand the house anymore and have them get from their room to the car/schoolbus in time to get to work or school on time.
I would keep the character I liked the most/focused on the most as he/she grew up, then move him out and start a new family for him. Since I had that "auto" thing on, the rest of the family continued to progress and do all kinds of stuff like getting new jobs/spouses, etc, and I totally got a kick out of that.
My sister used to play as well, and she filled her house with the max number of characters and had a horrible time trying to keep up with them! I'm too focused on making everyone excel, so I was careful to keep my family size down so I could focus on each individual. 0 -
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