From: owner-eda-thoughts-digest@smoe.org (eda-thoughts-digest) To: eda-thoughts-digest@smoe.org Subject: eda-thoughts-digest V1 #135 Reply-To: eda-thoughts@smoe.org Sender: owner-eda-thoughts-digest@smoe.org Errors-To: owner-eda-thoughts-digest@smoe.org Precedence: bulk eda-thoughts-digest Thursday, August 20 1998 Volume 01 : Number 135 Today's Subjects: ----------------- ET: food for thought [Mike Connell ] Re: ET: Jewel16f: Re: good things [zerocool@sunlink.net (Niki)] ET: wow.. (beauty thread, perfection, and what-not) ["Jennifer Greeley" ] ET: my good things [moonsong@ix.netcom.com (Us)] Re: ET: food for thought [JonBoy911@aol.com] Fwd: ET: Re: Re: eda-thoughts-digest V1 #126 [Angeljlb96@aol.com] Re: ET: food for thought [Angeljlb96@aol.com] ET: Re: A poem [beccahusky1@juno.com (Kristin A Maynard)] Re: ET: food for thought [Seth Fulmer ] ET: stereo typing and racism ["Kerry *jo*" ] ET: Re: eda-thoughts-digest V1 #126 [jewel16f@juno.com (Heidi J Andrus)] ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Thu, 20 Aug 1998 09:58:41 -0400 From: Mike Connell Subject: ET: food for thought something to think about......14 people unsubscribed from EDA-thoughts and EDA-thoughts digest in the last 24 hours or so normally it averages less than one Mike ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 20 Aug 1998 11:48:13 -0500 From: zerocool@sunlink.net (Niki) Subject: Re: ET: Jewel16f: Re: good things <<>> Heidi, PLEASE stop saying that you can't write!! Because I am sure that you can...and sure that you have written some good pieces. Now stop being so silly and go write a poem or something and post it so we can all read it :) *^*NIKI*^* ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 20 Aug 1998 09:11:50 PDT From: "Jennifer Greeley" Subject: ET: wow.. (beauty thread, perfection, and what-not) Okay, so i didn't check my email for maybe a day and a half, and now i come to 100 new emails waiting to be read (plus an almost full hotmail account..) ;) Boy that makes work easier to handle.. just spent the last hour or so reading all of them, and i must say that it was worth spending the time.. But now, i'm going to throw in a few points about things.. Perfection : In my eyes at least, i don't think any one is perfect. I think it was Seth that said it, (if i'm wrong, sorry), that if someone is perfect, then his/her imperfection is that they have no imperfections. WHen people fall in love for example, they fall in love with the little imperfections of the other person. It's not looks or anything like that, but rather what is inside that is perfect as that can never change. (you can try, butyou will always be the same person). Weight : Anorexia.. Scary deal there. As many other people, i've seen girls put themselves through the test of being the perfect barbie figure. I went through it myself, though i wasn't looking to be the barbie figure, but rather the skinny model figure, as i knew barbie was fake, but it didn't clue into me back then that so were the models. Being anorexic is probably the worst "disease" that a young teen could ever have, because at a certain age there is no stopping the low self-esteem, and everything else. One comment from someone will throw them for a loop (so to speak).. I just wish that people could look at themselves in the mirror and pick out the good features rather than the bad features. It's much easier that way. And then they would start liking them some more. Beauty : as the saying goes, "beauty is in the eye of the beholder". That's all i have to say. Conformity : Everyone is a conformist no matter how much they try not to. I have tried many times to be "different" than the average person by wearing strange clothes or different styles in makeup (before Manson came out).. But people follow and you are no longer different. So make the best out of it.. Fears : I think that most people are scared of not being part of the norm in society. I know i was. But i think my biggest fear at the moment is not falling in love with the "right" person. But that's just a personal fear of mine. I see everyday couples fighting, i hear about parents fighting, and no body seems to be working out. When i thought a while ago i had found my perfect match and everything turned upside-down and ended, I didn't think i would be able to unless i went back to him. After the summer events (that i'm not going into at the moment), i know that going back to him just won't happen.. but anyway, that's my fear, and i know the way to get over it is finding that special guy.. Good things : I think that this is a great idea.. :) I'm not going to write a poem or anything about my good things, but let's just say that i do understand them. I will write my good things about me later on, as it's my lunch very shortly (yes i'm doing this while at work..) ;) I'll post some poems a bit later that do have some meaning to this thread.. One of which is quite long (just a warning), and one that's slightly strange. But i will post them.. Thank for reading this far. :) Hugs, Jenny - ------^------^------^------^-------^-------^------- Homepage : http://www.geocities.com/paris/parc/4739 UIN : 15152613 (work) 9561622 (home) Emails : spunkie_99@hotmail.com , spunkie@canada.com ______________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free Email at http://www.hotmail.com ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 20 Aug 1998 11:27:17 -0700 From: moonsong@ix.netcom.com (Us) Subject: ET: my good things Here we go..... I see things as being beautiful and unique, and breathtaking just for existing I have delicate fingers and a small waist I have a slender neck My eyes sometimes change colors so if I wear green, they nearly glow and if I wear brown, they are like the deepest pools they are eyes that can look mysterious When I wear white I look like an angel because my love of the summer sun has made me tan and my hair looks golden-blonde while my eyes look all the darker I have pretty hair, it looks like spirals when it's curly and it waves like rays when it's straight it's sandy, though it used to be cinnamon From the sunshine and lemon juice it glows rather blonde at times I love little things, like butterflies darting in and out of plum trees and a father holding his baby I am very creative, I can use brushes to show the magic I see and feel I believe I can write anything if I try and I paint poetry I am very kind to others and I will fight passionately for what I believe to be moral and right I want to change the world dramatically if possible, When I see the poor I want to reach out and hold them and pull out the sorrow from their eyes I want to give the man on the corner a better life, so he won't have to stand there anymore I want to gently ease health back into the starving children And I desperately believe in adoption to save more babies from a life of listless starvation and pain If I see someone who is unhappy, I want to change them so that they can see what is joyous in life My big dream is to make everyone truly happy Not superficial, with cars and money but so escatic about existing that their hearts overflow when they see flowers in the faces of their families If I cannot change the world drastically, I want to help the suicidal and drug-addicts and anguished people I am very loving, and I am very sensitive I trust easily, and I am spunky, ever so sassy I'm full of energy so that I could fly but sometimes I can sink into serenity But back to beauty, I am slender and firm I'm small, which I find to be useful and I look good in almost all colors I am a dreamer and I try to be optomistic and I believe I will make my dreams come true I have 2 holes in each ear and I strive to be accepting of difference I think everyone is special and radient because they are unique and exquisite I love nature, I love animals especially the magnificant who show the world that they are strong as I am and especially the tender who are also like me and who shelter themselves with delicate, transparent wings I am willing to learn and I long to try new things I see the world through dancing eyes, golden eyes I have been told but I am not ignorant, and I am very aware of bad things I have a good sense of humor, I'm intelligent I speak up I'm talented, I can dance I can sing, I can play the piano and I'm getting a hang of guitar I can think deeply And I can take things lightly I know how to have fun I know how to be happy I don't want people to be hurt I have nice things, I have a good family I am surrounded by people who care I have many friends that I can tell anything to and I am well liked, as far as I know I have enough money, but not too much to blind me I have good taste even if I can be wild I'm crazy and I love peanut butter I love cute things, which reminds me I really love my dog he is a joy in my life that I will always treasure I am careful with money, and I often find things for good prices I try to have my own style, and I am self-confident I try to encourage the good things in others I love puzzles and challenges I love the people I know dearly I long for great things, like peace, when we all can smile and love each other But I also long for small things, like enough room for my mother to plant her garden by SM, Aug 20 98 moonsong@ix.netcom.com ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 20 Aug 1998 14:19:15 EDT From: JonBoy911@aol.com Subject: Re: ET: food for thought In a message dated 8/20/98 2:23:51 PM !!!First Boot!!!, ducksoup@spectra.net writes: << something to think about......14 people unsubscribed from EDA-thoughts and EDA-thoughts digest in the last 24 hours or so >> Oh Mike, we are having fun. :) If the people can't handle our current thread then that is a shame, I don't wanna compomise myself. :) Maybe it's something else, maybe those 14 people decided to get actual lives and leave the internet for awhile. :) Hell, I want to do that soon. LOL Jon ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 20 Aug 1998 14:53:50 EDT From: Angeljlb96@aol.com Subject: Fwd: ET: Re: Re: eda-thoughts-digest V1 #126 This is a multi-part message in MIME format. - --part0_903639231_boundary Content-ID: <0_903639231@inet_out.mail.aol.com.1> Content-type: text/plain; charset=US-ASCII - --part0_903639231_boundary Content-ID: <0_903639231@inet_out.mail.aol.com.2> Content-type: message/rfc822 Content-transfer-encoding: 7bit Content-disposition: inline From: Angeljlb96@aol.com Return-path: To: kbpease@boston.crosswinds.net Subject: Re: ET: Re: Re: eda-thoughts-digest V1 #126 Date: Thu, 20 Aug 1998 14:53:02 EDT Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-type: text/plain; charset=US-ASCII Content-transfer-encoding: 7bit In a message dated 8/19/98 11:42:41 PM Central Daylight Time, kbpease@boston.crosswinds.net writes: << I know, I know. But I still can't help but love it when people notice. :) You know, it's just so much fun to hear people saying, "Wow, you're so right. I totally agree." You all should say that to me more often. ;) Lie to me, if you must. :)>> no need to lie...YOU"RE THE BOMB KEVIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! You're so right, I totally agree. << "Have I told you lately that I love you?" :) I don't have anything against blondes in any way... I just seem to have a sort of preference towards dark hair & eyes... I'm equal opportunity, though... I just like girls, really... they're groovy. :)>> No...it's been a while... You hate me, I understand...no need to hide it. << [innocent look] Moi? Aw shucks... I just liked the web page, ma'am. :)>> Thanks, sweetie =) <> How much do I get paid? << "And they were singin', and dancin', and groovin' to the movin', And just when it hit me, somebody turned around and shouted, 'Play that funky music, white boy...">> Lay down and boogie and play that funky music till you die! << But I bet you're still humming that song. :) Try this one: "I'm a cowboy, on a steel horse I ride, and I'm wanted, wanted... dead or alive..." Come on, you know you always loved Bon Jovi, but were afraid to admit it. :) >> I was never afraid to admit! And I'm not afraid to say I like him now! Well...some of him...okay like a few songs..BUT STILL! Oh Kevin, dear, you so want me...it's okay, really =) Love, Jamie P.S. Kevin...you're forgetting the all-time champ... ~Kharma kharma kharma kharma kharma chameleon...come and go...come and go~ Boy George =) whatever... - --part0_903639231_boundary-- ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 20 Aug 1998 15:24:57 EDT From: Angeljlb96@aol.com Subject: Re: ET: food for thought In a message dated 98-08-20 15:05:45 EDT, you write: << Oh Mike, we are having fun. :) If the people can't handle our current thread then that is a shame, I don't wanna compomise myself. :) Maybe it's something else, maybe those 14 people decided to get actual lives and leave the internet for awhile. :) Hell, I want to do that soon. >> Ummm...yea, what he said. Isn't this a thoughts list? We're thinking! don't wanna compromise myself either...this is too fun =) Shutup, Jon...you're never gonna leave me ;-) Love, Jamie ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 20 Aug 1998 15:39:36 -0400 From: beccahusky1@juno.com (Kristin A Maynard) Subject: ET: Re: A poem Hello everyone, I know the beauty thread is getting old but this poem isn't totally about it. Please tell me what you think. LOVE AND BEAUTY by Kristin 8/20/98 I used to have a crush on a beautiful guy He was one of those real cute and real flirty guys He was sweet to just about every girl he saw, including me I had a crush on him for two whole years Nothing ever happened, he was to beautiful to approach We said hi to each other often but nothing more Then one day I met a guy who was less beautiful on the outside He changed my life and I love him for who he is and not what he looks like I now he is much better for me, than the guy who was beautiful So I ask everyone who loves someone, make sure you love them for who they are, and not what they look like Cause sometimes the least beautiful people are the ones that matter the most and love you the most :) w/b Love Always, ~Kristin~ "If you cannot say 'I'll die if I don't do it', than you should not do it," -Madonna _____________________________________________________________________ You don't need to buy Internet access to use free Internet e-mail. Get completely free e-mail from Juno at http://www.juno.com Or call Juno at (800) 654-JUNO [654-5866] ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 20 Aug 1998 16:02:54 -0400 (EDT) From: Seth Fulmer Subject: Re: ET: food for thought On Thu, 20 Aug 1998 JonBoy911@aol.com wrote: > Oh Mike, we are having fun. :) If the people can't handle our current thread > then that is a shame, I don't wanna compomise myself. :) Maybe it's > something else, maybe those 14 people decided to get actual lives and leave > the internet for awhile. :) Hell, I want to do that soon. Wait a minute! I have a life :) I swear I do. I eat and go to the movies and parties and to McDonalds(ok, maybe that's not a good example but hey) and whenever I can, I go home on the weekends to see my friends(not that they see me because they're doing other things but hey). But I agree with you Jon, if they can't handle the current thread then c'est la vie. I mean...I want them on the list but if I have to compromise or compose or whatever the word is myself...that would just ruin the fun of it. Seth D. Fulmer mailto:kaosking@voicenet.com ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 20 Aug 1998 13:31:25 PDT From: "Kerry *jo*" Subject: ET: stereo typing and racism I know there are lots of other thoughts and such going around the list but, I had to say something, and I want to know other people's thoughts. I was talking with my brother last night about his old friend kareem(who was black) and I was talking about how I missed having him around...which got me thinking about my other friends. my brother starting talking about how he would never hang out with such a person again and the plain racism in his comment hurt me and made me cry. I have a really big problem with racism and stereo typing. When I lived in florida I saw my friend (whom was black) and my other gay friend get the (excuse my language) shit beat out of them. I tried to stop it and wound up getting a black eye myself. I had to drive my friends to the hospital. It has changed me so much as a person and the way I look at other people. ALmost ALl my life I have lived in utah...when I was in third grade my best friends parents found out I was mormon...spread it around to all my other friends parents and *POOF* the next day practically no one in school would talk to me. I dont know why I am sending this post...none of it really matters...well except to me. I was just wondering your thoughts if you had any! Thanx for the space and kindness Kerry *an angel with beauty inside* B.T.W ~ You posts on beauty and everything have touched me. I do have one thing to say though...beauty is in the eyes of the beholder and what is something to someone could be something totally different to someone else. Believe in yourself above all...and remember LOVE CONQUERS ALL...so love yourself =0) - ----------------------------------------------------------- "I believe in Angels, I believe that in my lonliest times I have not really been alone, That no one really is." ~Jewel **Visit my web site =0) http://www.angelfire.com/ut/intrepiddreamer ______________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free Email at http://www.hotmail.com ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 20 Aug 1998 16:21:21 -0700 From: jewel16f@juno.com (Heidi J Andrus) Subject: ET: Re: eda-thoughts-digest V1 #126 Kevin, Do you have a web page with pic? Or just a pic you can attach to e-mails? Just wonderin'. :o) Heidi *The Freckel Angel* E-mail at: Jewel16f@Juno.com also at: Jewel15f@aol.com AOL Instant Message: Jewel15f Web sites: http://www.vaio.net/spte.dll/web/JewelRocks http://www.angelfire.com/tn/JewelRocks/index.html _____________________________________________________________________ You don't need to buy Internet access to use free Internet e-mail. Get completely free e-mail from Juno at http://www.juno.com Or call Juno at (800) 654-JUNO [654-5866] ------------------------------ End of eda-thoughts-digest V1 #135 **********************************