freeflybella

I once got a box of long stemmed yellow and red chili peppers. They were so cool! Action expresses priority. - Mahatma Ghandi

Tsk, Tsk!! No 'outing' others!

OH WHATEVER! It's fun to put up photos - and it's fun to see what everyone looks like! You're right, the copy repairman photo is good of everyone 'except' for H and P. You, me and schmancy look awesome! I'd say, let's keep THAT one to ourselves! BUT - I know for sure you have a great one of you and I at Fluid! And at Eddowes place - in fact a bunch of hot chicks from Crosskeys! (off to baja tomorrow - I'll look for your photos up when we return!

Hey! More power to ya! Just don't let any girl you're with think she's the 'only one'. Then, there's no cheating, no lying and no being a dickhead. Monogamy is not required as long you're both (or all 8 of you) on the same page. This was a question about cheating - not whether we should be monogamous. Action expresses priority. - Mahatma Ghandi

wow. I'm sorry for you - and for her. Sometimes people just doesn't know where their heart is, or are afraid or confused. It doesn't seem like you set out to cheat - but you didn't check in with yourself and reality and the moment. I'm sorry for your friend, that she couldn't come to terms with the guilt of what you had done together - it's an alarming example of how dishonesty and betrayal run much deeper than some might think. On all 3 sides. Not being able to trust - especially those you love and say they love you - has a life altering effect. It changes you in so many ways. Your emotional range is stilted, boundary lines are blurred, any sense of community is shaken. Again, what a powerful memory - have you seen her since? Have you ever cheated again? Action expresses priority. - Mahatma Ghandi

that's maneuver. Action expresses priority. - Mahatma Ghandi

Not to take sides on this issue - I have no feelings either way about A.S. I think we would all agree that we would like our leaders and future leaders to admire great people with great ideas - that were subsequently adored for their character and strength, etc. Not to admire hateful people with the ability to influence and manipulate. Action expresses priority. - Mahatma Ghandi

I do NOT jump through the winter here anymore but am proud to say that I come from a dz of hardcore jumpers. And it's surprisingly busy! The hangar is heated, the café always has hot chocolate and coffee, and the planes will fly to full altitude (weather permitting). The cool thing about the winter is that you can do a few jumps during the day and when you're sufficiently frozen - the beerlight comes on early! Check the December Parachutist ad for Freezefest - I think you'll see we've found a new and exciting way to keep you guys warm! Action expresses priority. - Mahatma Ghandi

A thing to remember is that when you ask a question of a forum of people who don't know you personally, you are asking for generalities or opinions on a general subject. As always, make sure you run all advice by people who know you and your skill level when making decisions in this sport. Action expresses priority. - Mahatma Ghandi

You believe you're different. My statement was from experience. If you believe that you could be one of the students who goes on to marry her AFF instructor and still be together 13 years later - you just proved me right. Action expresses priority. - Mahatma Ghandi

The thing is - this is typical. Your situation is not unique. You can post all the things he's said to you, how great he is, how real he is compared to with other women, etc. It's just not new. It happens everyday on most dzs. Look at the fact that "all" the guys have hit on you - do you think it's because skydiving guys have incredible ability to see into a girl's heart and mind and see how wonderful she is? Do you believe you're the hottest chick to walk the planet and no one can resist you? Just try to remember that when deciding whether he really so special and amazing - and whether you want your skydiving exerience to be totally wrapped up in this guy or whether you want to own your experience. Additionally, bad idea to jump into a close clique of people (a DZ) and start off by getting involved with someone. You should develop your own identity, make friends - get to know the people without him. Anyway, just think about it. It's like girls who date men who promise to leave their wives/girlfriends for them (ok, not totally alike but bear with me) - why would you want a guy who obviously has the capability to do that to someone he says he loves/has loved? Because you think/believe you're different. Just remember, in this case, you're NOT. It's not that anyone wants to be harsh, maybe we've made the same mistakes - maybe we see it every single season - maybe you sucked us into caring by asking for advice before revealing you already decided... Good luck. Action expresses priority. - Mahatma Ghandi

AAHHHhh! Does that mean BendyWendy might believe she's a babe? Well put up a photo biotch! Hey! I have one - does "Copy Repair Man" ring a bell?

The "extremists" part is the part to worry/wonder about. Unfortunately, you can't see that from the outside. So to focus on someone's age, skin color or heritage as a gauge of whether they are 'extremist' is prejudicial and NOT factual. Action expresses priority. - Mahatma Ghandi

I have never agreed with Dr. Laura's views. But I DO enjoy listening to her radio show - takes road rage to a whole new level!! Action expresses priority. - Mahatma Ghandi

I would agree 100% with the body image/personality/inner beauty/healthy vs. skinny posts here. I can't really add anything - they're right on. Be yourself, love yourself, surround yourself with like-minded others. BUT... we're not talking personal values and judgments when discussing ballerinas - we're talking about job requirements. You need to have s strong fluid body to dance ballet - generally that's going to be thin/lean. I think the body image problem in this country is due to hypocrisy. Models that are supposed to be projecting our ideal look nothing like what's out there. Skinny has been our 'ideal' for over 50 years and we're doing nothing but getting fatter (the country as a whole). People say "Models have to be skinny - the clothes would look horrible on anyone bigger." Or "Who wants to look at chubby girls in fashion ads?" What does that say that we can't even look at ourselves? How can we not have body image problems? Anyway, other than dancers being human and being susceptible to the same body pressures that all women are exposed to, they do have to maintain a certain body standard to be good at what they do. Edited to add: just like jockeys. Action expresses priority. - Mahatma Ghandi

Dammit!!!! He called me on Sonic's phone for the past 2 nights!!!! Yay!! Action expresses priority. - Mahatma Ghandi

NO! No one thinks skydiving is cool unless they are a skydiver. Mostly, we're geeks with a death wish to those who don't jump! Seriously, GEEKS WITH A DEATH WISH! Jump cuz you love it - it does NOT MAKE YOU COOL! Action expresses priority. - Mahatma Ghandi

My point exactly! A CReW guy on our DZ gave me my lesson in hook knives. (yeah, yeah, which is better - not knowing anything or getting what you know from a CReW dog

...I'd say it captures some essence of the wind... but hey, you're welcome.

YAY! ...gross, but Yay! passes out and has inexplicable dreams of peanut butter and banana camels Action expresses priority. - Mahatma Ghandi

...at first I thought it was part of an angel wing... Action expresses priority. - Mahatma Ghandi

camel toe? Action expresses priority. - Mahatma Ghandi

What's with pds' hindu diety incarnation, I mean...avatar? Action expresses priority. - Mahatma Ghandi

Alana, I can't tell if it's a battle of wits/ego/dictionary... or just plain flirting... Either way, let's watch! Action expresses priority. - Mahatma Ghandi

I've seen it! Action expresses priority. - Mahatma Ghandi