Nataly

Let's hope so.. Otherwise it's pretty terrible.. When we were teenagers, my parents had the serious "if we died" talk with us.. And I nearly lost it when all my sister could talk about for days was how unfair everything was because she wanted this and that and probably it would all go to our brother, blah, blah.. I did think she was being a selfish little brat - even though it was only hypothetical.. I got really angry and snapped and said "it's just STUFF for fuck's sake - don't you think you should care a bit more that our parents just DIED??" Ok.. We were just kids and she *is* my younger sister.. But somehow I think she would still miss the point if/when my parents really passed away.. Sorry man.. People do funny things when they grieve, but equally, good on you for being a good friend.. "There is no problem so bad you can't make it worse." - Chris Hadfield « Sors le martinet et flagelle toi indigne contrôleuse de gestion. » - my boss

Well.. There was the time my Sgt came in for a surprise inspection.. I think he was more surprised than me when he found my secret stash of sex toys!! He didn't say a thing.. Just looked completely dumbfounded and walked right out of the room!! "There is no problem so bad you can't make it worse." - Chris Hadfield « Sors le martinet et flagelle toi indigne contrôleuse de gestion. » - my boss

I love that this innocent fun is surrounded by HC porn!! Ha ha ha!! "There is no problem so bad you can't make it worse." - Chris Hadfield « Sors le martinet et flagelle toi indigne contrôleuse de gestion. » - my boss

Although I manage to put my foot in it on a regular basis, I *usually* realise in time to edit!! Happily, I've not offended anyone enough to warrant banning

Shah.. There are lots of threads on here about depression, suicide, etc. I'm not saying this to discourage your thread, but so you know you can look it up and read about other peoples' experiences.. Depression is a strange thing.. I mean.. It's actually remarkably common, and yet it never fails to baffle me how few people seem to understand... Not everyone is the same, but what I would say is that you should try and find some way to externalise your pain/feelings.. I imagine this may be more difficult for men, who are socialised NOT to talk about feelings, etc.. With that in mind, know that talking *does* generally help. Failing that, you can try writing - in a journal, online, on random pieces of paper, on this forum.. Alternatively, although it may not help you understand your feelings, some sort of activity can help lift your mood or calm your turmoil, or just make you tired enough you get to catch up on some sleep... You've said you're into yoga.. Perhaps you'd be interested in meditation in that case.. They are related disciplines and can help give you that peaceful feeling, even if it's only temporary. Whatever advice people give you, the fact is they can't possibly understand the precise nature of how you feel.. But they're giving you advice because they care.. So even if it's stupid or wrong or misguided.. Well.. Try and take in the bits that work for you, mkay? You are NOT alone.. And even though it may not seem like it now, there IS hope.. Look after yourself.. N@ "There is no problem so bad you can't make it worse." - Chris Hadfield « Sors le martinet et flagelle toi indigne contrôleuse de gestion. » - my boss

Hmm.. Well.. It's a hard thing to define.. I guess you could say I didn't feel compelled to go on another date with him in the romantic sense of the word, but he was fun to "hang-out" with.. Dunno.. And it's not important to find chemistry after just one date, but the surprise was that I had A LOT of fun on the date and yet no chemistry.. If the date had been ordinary, it wouldn't have been surprising to have neutral/platonic reaction to the guy. That's all. "There is no problem so bad you can't make it worse." - Chris Hadfield « Sors le martinet et flagelle toi indigne contrôleuse de gestion. » - my boss

Is Google able to translate this ? It's ok - we understand each-other!! "There is no problem so bad you can't make it worse." - Chris Hadfield « Sors le martinet et flagelle toi indigne contrôleuse de gestion. » - my boss

Just look at it this way.. If you get to keep your old passport, when you get it renewed you will get such a sense of satisfaction about the new-improved you when you put the two pictures side-by-side

Ref: http://news.yahoo.com/s/hsn/20091124/hl_hsn/oneinfourteengirlshavestds That is slightly worse than Russian Roulette odds even if they truthfully say "Just one". Don't think I'll be giving up protection for that. The fact is that there are many STD's you can get even if you wear a condom. HPV and herpes are two great examples where the affected/infected area is not located exclusively on the shaft - the pelvis, groin and inner thighs can also have warts/sores.. Therefore, wearing a condom is not always effective, though it does *reduce* the risk.. Let's face it, when you bump and grind, your skin contact is NOT just "penis inside vagina"... So again.. The number of sexual partners is relevant.. "There is no problem so bad you can't make it worse." - Chris Hadfield « Sors le martinet et flagelle toi indigne contrôleuse de gestion. » - my boss

That's not at all what I was implying.. I was merely translating for the benefit of everyone else, of course.. "There is no problem so bad you can't make it worse." - Chris Hadfield « Sors le martinet et flagelle toi indigne contrôleuse de gestion. » - my boss

You can google just about anything these days "There is no problem so bad you can't make it worse." - Chris Hadfield « Sors le martinet et flagelle toi indigne contrôleuse de gestion. » - my boss

Translation: "Don't worry John.. Your small words of flattery do not compare to the fire that burns in my heart for our lovely little flower.." Except a bit more poetic in Le Frog!! "There is no problem so bad you can't make it worse." - Chris Hadfield « Sors le martinet et flagelle toi indigne contrôleuse de gestion. » - my boss

A puffer-fish.. They have big teeth, puff up when they're scared and they're just too cute!!

Last I checked it's not a crime if it's consensual!! "There is no problem so bad you can't make it worse." - Chris Hadfield « Sors le martinet et flagelle toi indigne contrôleuse de gestion. » - my boss

She probably bullied the photographer to take the picture until she got one she liked!!! Man.. It's one hour later and my hair has already gone completely limp.. Oh well. I'm not going anywhere - I need to get back to studying.. Boo. "There is no problem so bad you can't make it worse." - Chris Hadfield « Sors le martinet et flagelle toi indigne contrôleuse de gestion. » - my boss

Well, a no-angle front-view picture is about the least flattering (facial) pose for a lady.. That, and it's terribly difficult for me to have a neutral expression.. I think you can tell I'm *just* on the verge of cracking a grin!! So all things considered, for a passport photo.. Well, I'm delighted

+ 1 I love your hair!! So nice!! Amazing what hot-rollers will do

I'm not all dolled-up - just sporting a natural, but "slightly enhanced" look!! "There is no problem so bad you can't make it worse." - Chris Hadfield « Sors le martinet et flagelle toi indigne contrôleuse de gestion. » - my boss

Just for you Remi... (Old on the left / New on the right - in case you didn't figure it out ) "There is no problem so bad you can't make it worse." - Chris Hadfield « Sors le martinet et flagelle toi indigne contrôleuse de gestion. » - my boss

Why not?? We cheat with push-up bras - seems only fair!! "There is no problem so bad you can't make it worse." - Chris Hadfield « Sors le martinet et flagelle toi indigne contrôleuse de gestion. » - my boss

Yeah.. It would have resembled me more, but you're not allowed to show teeth "There is no problem so bad you can't make it worse." - Chris Hadfield « Sors le martinet et flagelle toi indigne contrôleuse de gestion. » - my boss

Getting my Canadian passport renewed.. I did my hair, put some very light makeup on, and forced the poor photographer to take the picture like 7 times (I left him a tip for his patience)!!! But hell.. I had to live with the last ugly passport picture for 5 years - this one looks good

Hey.. If there's nothing of interest in the front pocket, might as well check out the back pocket!!! "There is no problem so bad you can't make it worse." - Chris Hadfield « Sors le martinet et flagelle toi indigne contrôleuse de gestion. » - my boss

Claire Forlani. Especially when she speaks proper English (she was in Meet Joe Black, doing a believable American accent). Hot, hot, HOT. "There is no problem so bad you can't make it worse." - Chris Hadfield « Sors le martinet et flagelle toi indigne contrôleuse de gestion. » - my boss

I think I just found my soulmate.