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  1. Mike was killed in a motorcycle accident yesterday. They pulled him off life support in the wee hours of this morning. He was passionate about skydiving and loved life. Blue Skies Mike ... we miss you. One who looks for a friend without faults will have none. -- Hasidic Saying
  2. I have had my heart broken by a man who cheated on me. It hurt like I had never been hurt before. I will never cheat on anyone and anyone who cheats on me will get the boot and fast! Call me old fashioned, but I think that if you're in a relationship (bf/gf, married, whatever) you should remain loyal to that person - emotionally and physically. If there comes a time where one person feels that can't happen, the relationship should come to an end. Cheating destroys trust and trust is a very hard thing to rebuild. It has the ability to destroy entire families too. Cheating doesn't just affect the cheater and the one being cheated on - it affects family, friends and most importantly children (if there are any). One who looks for a friend without faults will have none. -- Hasidic Saying
  3. I've come out of hiding to respond to this thread! LOL ... seriously, I sorta got out of skydiving as my responsibilities as a single mommy have taken over my life (for now anyway). I haven't meant to drift away from the forums, but it happens I guess. Anyway ... I'm with mamajumps on this one ... he's just creepy! I have known him for a little over a year and he kept pushing me to date him. I kept giving him all sorts of reasons why I couldn't: distance, age difference, anything I could think of to get rid of him. I never told him how creepy he seemed and how unsettled he made me feel, but inside something was telling me to STAY AWAY FROM THIS GUY. And I'm soooo glad I did! He even went so far once as to purchase airline tickets for me to go visit him and DIDN'T TELL ME HE HAD DONE SO. He just emailed me the e-tickets with a note that said, "Have a vacation on me." I was like I DON'T THINK SO. That was the last straw with me. I told him to get lost, and I did the whole email address blocking, etc., to keep him from contacting me. When we would talk when I first met him (before I told him to get lost) he told me his life story and I totally agree, I thought one day he is gonna snap and hurt or kill someone. He is extremely unstable. He tried way too hard to fit in and forced his way into people's lives. I almost felt as though he were stalking me for a while. He also tried to force a presence in my 4-year-old son's life ... and I don't allow guys to get in the picture with my son unless we are JUST FRIENDS or there is a serious relationship. I don't let him meet guys I talk to or go out with once or twice ... much less someone who is trying to force their way in. All that said, I am saddened but not surprised that this happened. I knew in my heart that he was unstable, creepy and potentially harmful to someone. Randy, I don't know you but I'm sending wishes your way for a quick recovery! I hope John sits in jail for a long time to think about what he has done, and hopefully get the help he so desperately needs. He is a sick, sick man. One who looks for a friend without faults will have none. -- Hasidic Saying
  4. I was backing out of the driveway, headed to work, when I heard about the first plane. I was listening to a Christian station, and the dj's were praying for those affected. Mid-prayer, a dj said, "Oh my, I don't believe it ... a second plane has hit the other tower. This was no accident." I sped to work where we had tv's and we spent the whole day at my office glued to the tv. I saw the towers collapse on live tv and most of us were silent all day long. I'll never, ever forget. One who looks for a friend without faults will have none. -- Hasidic Saying
  5. I agree with this, especially using all the usable pieces. If I'm dead & gone, and something in my body can save someone else's life, take it! Cremate whatever is left ... I'd rather someone special have the ashes with them, than for them to have to travel to my grave & maintain it. One who looks for a friend without faults will have none. -- Hasidic Saying
  6. Keyboards/piano. I've been in a few bands, mainly at churches playing contemporary worship music. Was in a fun band in college too. I really enjoyed my time in bands and hope to get involved again soon. Also, I write lyrics on occasion, but haven't taken the time to do it in a while. One who looks for a friend without faults will have none. -- Hasidic Saying
  7. I always, always wear my seat belt, and I have ever since I can remember. My parents always enforced it and the car didn't start moving until everyone's seat belts were fastened. It's a rule I now enforce in my car. One who looks for a friend without faults will have none. -- Hasidic Saying
  8. I enjoy reading quotes and subscribe to a "quote of the day" email. When I find one that really strikes me, sometimes I will make that my sig line. I always read others' sig lines along with their posts -- some of them are just too funny not to read!!
  9. The problem with this is that they'll never know because they're too shallow and self-centered to realize that karma bit them in the ass. You're probably very right on that one. One who looks for a friend without faults will have none. -- Hasidic Saying
  10. This is so true! I choose to forgive and move on with my life. Life is too short to waste it by hating other people and holding on to the wrongs that have been done to us. I choose to focus on the good things in my life and let go of the bad. It's the only way to enjoy every minute I'm alive. Holding a grudge doesn't harm the other person; it only harms the one who chooses to hang on to it. Forgiveness liberates the soul.
  11. Sounds familiar. Yes, this sounds all too familiar! Once they get what they want, they treat you like shit. But what goes around comes around, and one day guys like that will get what they deserve from a really good woman who sees through their lies. Karma is beautiful. One who looks for a friend without faults will have none. -- Hasidic Saying
  12. My worst experience ever was being attracted to the typical cocky asshole who really did me wrong -- in so many ways. He cheated on me with 2 different women and lied to me the whole time we dated (about 6 months total). I've decided I would MUCH rather have one of the "nice guys" about whom I don't have to worry or second guess. This cocky asshole I dated was hot, good-looking and extremely attractive, along with witty, intelligent and funny. However, I learned through him that those things don't make a relationship work. From now on I will only date someone who is genuinely a nice guy. Things just go better that way -- much less hurt involved. One who looks for a friend without faults will have none. -- Hasidic Saying
  13. I love the smell of Polo Black on a guy ... mmmm!
  14. My 3-year-old son after his bath. Fresh dirt that I have just dug for planting. My rig. Jet fuel. All the nylon in the packing area. My mom's homemade banana bread baking in the oven. Coffee first thing in the morning! One who looks for a friend without faults will have none. -- Hasidic Saying
  15. What a beautiful baby!! Congratulations!