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As I get "older" I definitely notice changes in how I define myself.

Do you define yourself by your education, your job, your aspirations? Or by your family, your friends, your physical environment? Or perhaps by your inner thoughts and dreams; your deepest hopes and alternately, your deepest fears?

When someone asks you "who are you?" how do you find yourself answering?

Cogito ergo sum.

I think that was sufficiently glib.

Originally posted by xmarksthespot
Cogito ergo sum.

I think that was sufficiently glib.

Most certainly.

Well let me see....
Mentally a staunch defender of traditions and heritage. Open minded but a little to stubborn at the same time. Way to prone to tell my opinion whether its liked or not. Very proud of who I am and where I come from.
Work hard and play harder. Hold family values and true friendship highly. I like to take time to notice the simpler things in life as well. Love the outdoors and spend a lot of time there.
Physically...Big. I'm 6'8" and weigh around 300 pounds. Wear size 18 shoes Hence the nickname ..Bigfoot. Bigger is better baby Real easygoing type person overall. Career wise, Federal Bureau of Prisons. I take my job very seriously. Theirs only one way to do your job and thats the right way

Originally posted by MJOILNIR
Well let me see....
Mentally a staunch defender of traditions and heritage. Open minded but a little to stubborn at the same time. Way to prone to tell my opinion whether its liked or not. Very proud of who I am and where I come from.
Work hard and play harder. Hold family values and true friendship highly. I like to take time to notice the simpler things in life as well. Love the outdoors and spend a lot of time there.
Physically...Big. I'm 6'8" and weigh around 300 pounds. Wear size 18 shoes Hence the nickname ..Bigfoot. Bigger is better baby Real easygoing type person overall. Career wise, Federal Bureau of Prisons. I take my job very seriously. Theirs only one way to do your job and thats the right way

In your career, do you ever feel a "there but for the grace of god" moment when you interact with the inmates? Or do you feel completely different, seperate, even a little above them?

Do you ever come across inmates who you feel don't belong there, or is it easy to see that if they broke the law, they are where they belong?

I'm going to be terribly cliche and say that I don't find the need to define myself.
What I am one day changes the next, so why expect something from yourself that changes daily.

Originally posted by silver_tears
I'm going to be terribly cliche and say that I don't find the need to define myself.
What I am one day changes the next, so why expect something from yourself that changes daily.

So you don't find that even among the natural changes and variations in life, there is something in you, or about you, that remains constant? There's no sense of "this is me?"

Originally posted by paybacksare
In your career, do you ever feel a "there but for the grace of god" moment when you interact with the inmates? Or do you feel completely different, separate, even a little above them?

Do you ever come across inmates who you feel don't belong there, or is it easy to see that if they broke the law, they are where they belong?
Good questions. At times I have felt like I really understand why an inmate did what he did. You really have to separate yourselves from inmates in a way. They are always looking for a way to manipulate you. They have 24/7 to figure a way out. Developing any kind of relationship other than a simple rapport is a very bad idea. I never feel above the inmates. I do however treat every inmate fairly and equally regardless of crime ect. I do make it plain that I'm the boss though and disrespect will not be tolerated. Being this way makes the job simpler and easier on you. I have indeed came across an inmate or two that I felt didn't deserve to be there and thought that if I were in his position I would have done the same thing.

Originally posted by paybacksare
So you don't find that even among the natural changes and variations in life, there is something in you, or about you, that remains constant? There's no sense of "this is me?"

I don't mean to speak for Flirty-Pants but...

I think there's something to be said for just "being" without a set definition. It leaves room for growth and change.

But, I do understand what you're saying about having a core idea of who you are.

Originally posted by paybacksare
So you don't find that even among the natural changes and variations in life, there is something in you, or about you, that remains constant? There's no sense of "this is me?"

Unless you define yourself by such things as you're nationality, or your gender for example, things that you're born into and can't change easily or at all, then I honestly don't believe you're ever the same today as you were yesterday.

One thing that defines me in a way I forgot to mention. I am definitely known as a man of my word. This is one characteristic people use to describe me.

I am a soul and a mind, full to the brim with thoughts, stripped of all meaning except self. I am what I' ve experienced so far.

Without a doubt my job is an integral part of my identity since I spend so much of my life at it. Doesn't define me. I refuse to think about work when not at work. A duality.

I used to more closely ally my identity to that of the conglomeration of my friends. As time passes, this is beginning to lessen. I guess my identity is drifting closer to a family mindset than my former party lifestyle. I'm more a source of help, strength and support to a close knit group now than just a source of companionship for a large group.

None of these tell who I am. I'm not even sure who I am. It's a symptom of modern life. People are so consumed with schedule, moving from here to there, that there is no time for reflection of this sort. Who's got the time? It's important, but seemingly ancillary nowadays.



Did I do a good job avoiding the question?

I define myself by my skill on the battlefield. When I am standing against an army of a few hundred and my army is behind me out of my line of sight and I charge into battle leading my army like an english mastiff being walked by a 100 lb woman, and I wade through the enemy swinging my sword with a rythem that must have come from the gods dodging shot after shot, dealing death with every step, not stopping until an arrow strikes me dead because no melee weapon can touch me, that's how and when I define myself. The only thing purer then battle is the scent of your women during the victory celebration that night, and having the hunger and ability to take her then and there, in front of many a drunken unlooker.

It's beyond explanation.

I can't there is no fun in finding in knowing what I'am. I rather not define myself.

Originally posted by WrathfulDwarf
I can't there is no fun in finding in knowing what I'am. I rather not define myself.

Want me to try for you?

Originally posted by clap
Want me to try for you?

No, because that would your personal opinion. In order to define me you have to known me since childbirth and everything I've done till this day very day. Not even friends or relatives could even define me. I think it applies to everyone. Some people might point charateristics (sp?) of myself but couldn't possibly define who I'am ..

But I appreciate you trying.

Originally posted by WrathfulDwarf
But I appreciate you trying.

Anytime.

For me it is more of a sum of everything that I am and do from my job to my friends and family. It will always change depending on new experiences and things that I learn and as I grow older and experience more of what life offers.

Originally posted by silver_tears
I'm going to be terribly cliche and say that I don't find the need to define myself.
What I am one day changes the next, so why expect something from yourself that changes daily.



What you are never changes. Who you are never stops changing.

homo sapiens-

the species of bipedal primates to which modern humans belong, characterized by a brain capacity averaging 1400 cc (85 cubic in.) and by dependence upon language and the creation and utilization of complex tools.

i win the thread

No you don't......lol


I would describe myself as an adventurest. Always have been.

Originally posted by debbiejo
No you don't......lol


I would describe myself as an adventurest. Always have been.

PVS won the thread. Be quiet. You are embarrassing yourself.

I'll be a good girl today.......

See yesterday I was being on a new adventure WITH pvs......Now that I did it, I found it boring........lol

Oh, and I'm also very spontaneous........I just can't seem to shake that off..........

Originally posted by nerf warrior
I define myself by my skill on the battlefield. When I am standing against an army of a few hundred and my army is behind me out of my line of sight and I charge into battle leading my army like an english mastiff being walked by a 100 lb woman, and I wade through the enemy swinging my sword with a rythem that must have come from the gods dodging shot after shot, dealing death with every step, not stopping until an arrow strikes me dead because no melee weapon can touch me, that's how and when I define myself. The only thing purer then battle is the scent of your women during the victory celebration that night, and having the hunger and ability to take her then and there, in front of many a drunken unlooker.

It's beyond explanation.

I thought you defined yourself by the size of your p e n i s?

Originally posted by Gomez
I thought you defined yourself by the size of your p e n i s?

Who the hell are you and how do you know about my massive weenie?

Originally posted by lil bitchiness


What you are never changes. Who you are never stops changing.
Some people never change.

Two eyes, one mouth, one head etc etc...

I'm a ninja, in training at least.

Originally posted by PVS
homo sapiens-

i win the thread

You couldn't win the special olympics, where everyone's a winner.

Originally posted by clap
You couldn't win the special olympics, where everyone's a winner.
WOW, thats hurtful

Originally posted by clap
You couldn't win the special olympics, where everyone's a winner.

*rimshot*

is that your best? half witted one liners?
please, if you're going to troll, at least be remotely creative.

Originally posted by PVS
*rimshot*

is that your best? half witted one liners?
please, if you're going to troll, at least be remotely creative.

I will pull out your spine and use it as a clothes hanger.

Creative?

Originally posted by RocasAtoll
I will pull out your spine and use it as a clothes hanger.

Creative?

not really.

the whole "i'll *mutilate/tear out body part* and use it as *insert everyday/houshold item*" bit is about as old as it gets.
im always up for some good "your mamma" bashing.
that never gets old

Originally posted by PVS
not really.

the whole "i'll *mutilate/tear out body part* and use it as *insert everyday/houshold item*" bit is about as old as it gets. im always up for some good "your mamma" bashing.
that never gets old

True. I don't nromally tred into bashing, but I'll try harder next time.

Originally posted by PVS
not really.

the whole "i'll *mutilate/tear out body part* and use it as *insert everyday/houshold item*" bit is about as old as it gets.
im always up for some good "your mamma" bashing.
that never gets old

Remotely creative such as in not coming up with anything yourself but dissecting other people's creativity in as dull a fashion as possible?



Great work!!! thumbup

did i just get served?

I don't think so but you demonstrated mastery of a decade old expression.

k

Originally posted by paybacksare
As I get "older" I definitely notice changes in how I define myself.

Do you define yourself by your education, your job, your aspirations? Or by your family, your friends, your physical environment? Or perhaps by your inner thoughts and dreams; your deepest hopes and alternately, your deepest fears?

When someone asks you "who are you?" how do you find yourself answering?
Before Daniel and I broke up I defined myself by him. Now I define myself by.....nothing, basically. Depression, lol.

Originally posted by Kelly_LS
Before Daniel and I broke up I defined myself by him. Now I define myself by.....nothing, basically. Depression, lol.
That's really sad.
You defined yourself through a relationship? You need to like read more or at least like watch t.v. shows and like define yourself by focusing on a character and like imitating that person in real life situation.
This like woman defined herself through the reality show "Lost". It was like "Oh, guess what happened on Lost... I'm going to do a "Lost" theme for my wedding." blah blah blah.

Originally posted by Stlawbellies
That's really sad.
You defined yourself through a relationship? You need to like read more or at least like watch t.v. shows and like define yourself by focusing on a character and like imitating that person in real life situation.
This like woman defined herself through the reality show "Lost". It was like "Oh, guess what happened on Lost... I'm going to do a "Lost" theme for my wedding." blah blah blah.
That's not what I meant. I didn't go home after school everyday and like...sit on my bed and stare at a picture of him. I still got out and did things, I still watched TV, listened to music, read, etc. I just defined myself through him because I loved him that much...I still love him that much.

Originally posted by Kelly_LS
That's not what I meant. I didn't go home after school everyday and like...sit on my bed and stare at a picture of him. I still got out and did things, I still watched TV, listened to music, read, etc. I just defined myself through him because I loved him that much...I still love him that much.
That's not love, that's identity crisis.

Originally posted by Kelly_LS
That's not what I meant. I didn't go home after school everyday and like...sit on my bed and stare at a picture of him. I still got out and did things, I still watched TV, listened to music, read, etc. I just defined myself through him because I loved him that much...I still love him that much.

Ah, the joy and pain of teenage love and heartbreak... Don't worry about it, you're very young, in no time you will no longer feel any pain and wonder why in the hell you ever cared about that dude. I'll leave you with some Elton John (who's gay) lyrics.

Daniel is travelling tonight on a plane
I can see the red tail lights heading for Spain
Oh and I can see Daniel waving goodbye
God it looks like Daniel, must be the clouds in my eyes

They say Spain is pretty though I've never been
Well Daniel says it's the best place that he's ever seen
Oh and he should know, he's been there enough
Lord I miss Daniel, oh I miss him so much

Daniel my brother you are older than me
Do you still feel the pain of the scars that won't heal
Your eyes have died but you see more than I
Daniel you're a star in the face of the sky

Daniel is travelling tonight on a plane
I can see the red tail lights heading for Spain
Oh and I can see Daniel waving goodbye
God it looks like Daniel, must be the clouds in my eyes
Oh God it looks like Daniel, must be the clouds in my eyes

Originally posted by nerf warrior
I define myself by my skill on the battlefield. When I am standing against an army of a few hundred and my army is behind me out of my line of sight and I charge into battle leading my army like an english mastiff being walked by a 100 lb woman, and I wade through the enemy swinging my sword with a rythem that must have come from the gods dodging shot after shot, dealing death with every step, not stopping until an arrow strikes me dead because no melee weapon can touch me, that's how and when I define myself. The only thing purer then battle is the scent of your women during the victory celebration that night, and having the hunger and ability to take her then and there, in front of many a drunken unlooker.

It's beyond explanation.

LOL... Ingenius response... At least you're good for a laugh.

Originally posted by Stlawbellies
That's not love, that's identity crisis.
That's your opinion.
Originally posted by Robtard
Ah, the joy and pain of teenage love and heartbreak... Don't worry about it, you're very young, in no time you will no longer feel any pain and wonder why in the hell you ever cared about that dude. I'll leave you with some Elton John (who's gay) lyrics.

Daniel is travelling tonight on a plane
I can see the red tail lights heading for Spain
Oh and I can see Daniel waving goodbye
God it looks like Daniel, must be the clouds in my eyes

They say Spain is pretty though I've never been
Well Daniel says it's the best place that he's ever seen
Oh and he should know, he's been there enough
Lord I miss Daniel, oh I miss him so much

Daniel my brother you are older than me
Do you still feel the pain of the scars that won't heal
Your eyes have died but you see more than I
Daniel you're a star in the face of the sky

Daniel is travelling tonight on a plane
I can see the red tail lights heading for Spain
Oh and I can see Daniel waving goodbye
God it looks like Daniel, must be the clouds in my eyes
Oh God it looks like Daniel, must be the clouds in my eyes
Haha every time I heard that song I was reminded of him...and still am. But no, Robtard my dear, I'm afraid getting over him isn't an easy thing and to make it worse I have two courses with him which makes it worse because I have to look at him. I love him more than anyone could ever love someone but it was all just unfortunate and I can't go back in time.

Originally posted by Kelly_LS

Haha every time I heard that song I was reminded of him...and still am. But no, Robtard my dear, I'm afraid getting over him isn't an easy thing and to make it worse I have two courses with him which makes it worse because I have to look at him. I love him more than anyone could ever love someone but it was all just unfortunate and I can't go back in time.

Take it from somebody older than yourself and wiser solely for the reason that I have gone through what you feel (not for a dude though). In a short time, you will no longer care and wonder why you cared so much for that person

Originally posted by Robtard
Take it from somebody older than yourself and wiser solely for the reason that I have gone through what you feel (not for a dude though). In a short time, you will no longer care and wonder why you cared so much for that person
How so, though????

Originally posted by Kelly_LS
How so, though????

You will simply move on with your life.

Originally posted by Robtard
You will simply move on with your life.
I can't do that so easily when I have to see him and know that he and I are no longer together.

Originally posted by Kelly_LS
I can't do that so easily when I have to see him and know that he and I are no longer together.

Trust me, as the days pass, it will get easier. Someone new will spark your interest, that will help it move along even faster.

Originally posted by Kelly_LS
I can't do that so easily when I have to see him and know that he and I are no longer together.

Just remember: He's an assh0le.

Originally posted by Robtard
Trust me, as the days pass, it will get easier. Someone new will spark your interest, that will help it move along even faster.
Nah, not honestly possible, considering every guy at my school is a douche bag and if they're not, like my friends, they're just not appealing to the eye like Daniel was. Well, I'll just have to wait until I graduate in 2007 and see what the future has for me....which is nothing probably, lol.

Defination of David:


Perfect in every f-ing way

How do i define myself......

Angry , yup that just about covers it.....

I define myself by drawing around my outline with a day-glo marker. Makes me feel good, yo.

Originally posted by paybacksare
As I get "older" I definitely notice changes in how I define myself.

Do you define yourself by your education, your job, your aspirations? Or by your family, your friends, your physical environment? Or perhaps by your inner thoughts and dreams; your deepest hopes and alternately, your deepest fears?

When someone asks you "who are you?" how do you find yourself answering?

I try not to identify myself with anything. Life and it's images of importance are all mental projections. I try to meditate and to merge myself with the unity and contiuity of the universe. I see myself as a human being who needs to be liberated from the illusions of suffering.

Originally posted by paybacksare
As I get "older" I definitely notice changes in how I define myself.

Do you define yourself by your education, your job, your aspirations? Or by your family, your friends, your physical environment? Or perhaps by your inner thoughts and dreams; your deepest hopes and alternately, your deepest fears?

When someone asks you "who are you?" how do you find yourself answering?

Car enthusiast/expert.

Originally posted by allofyousuckkk
Defination of David:


Perfect in every f-ing way
That was the definition of Daniel, too.

Well IMO people shouldn't identify themselves with people OR things, you'll only get let down every single time.......All things are in constant change....

Originally posted by debbiejo
Well IMO people shouldn't identify themselves with people OR things, you'll only get let down every single time.......All things are in constant change....
Not every time, but I do see where you're coming from. Some people are lucky enough to be in Love and stay that way forever.

Still though a person should never identify with anything outside who they really are...

Then that would mean I have no idea who I am. I actually have no idea who I am anymore, anyway. As stupid as it sounds I'm now the shell of a person.

It's so easy for me to say don't feel that way, but in honest truth I think we all have felt the same way at one time or another......My best advise is to get involved with many things to get your mind off it, and things will slowly change and this feeling will become dimmer.......I understand that this is the worst feeling in the world......But it's NOT the end of YOUR world.....It's your world and you can mold it anyway you chose...

First of all put his picture and all things he gave you away. The phrase "Out of sight, out of mind" does help.

I define myself as being the superior life form to all of you. Also, I define myself as getting a piece of your mom's ass every night.


Edit: Hahah, just kidding fellas.

Define yourself as being who you are.............creative, artistic, adventures.ie wanting to visit the whole world, a writer, creative, ............there are so many categories that you might liken too..................just live LIFE..

Originally posted by debbiejo
It's so easy for me to say don't feel that way, but in honest truth I think we all have felt the same way at one time or another......My best advise is to get involved with many things to get your mind off it, and things will slowly change and this feeling will become dimmer.......I understand that this is the worst feeling in the world......But it's NOT the end of YOUR world.....It's your world and you can mold it anyway you chose...

First of all put his picture and all things he gave you away. The phrase "Out of sight, out of mind" does help.
Yeps! I put his pictures, stuffed animals, bracelets, promise ring, etc. UNDER my bed to stay.

Originally posted by Kelly_LS
Yeps! I put his pictures, stuffed animals, bracelets, promise ring, etc. UNDER my bed to stay.

Dude, I would NOT keep that stuff under my bed. I'd throw it away or burn it. I wouldnt want any kind of memories like that lying around. I mean what if one day your cleaning up and you forget that stuff is there and you come across it?

Originally posted by BlackSunshine
Dude, I would NOT keep that stuff under my bed. I'd throw it away or burn it. I wouldnt want any kind of memories like that lying around. I mean what if one day your cleaning up and you forget that stuff is there and you come across it?
True. Gosh that's a hard and tough decision to make though.

Originally posted by Kelly_LS
True. Gosh that's a hard and tough decision to make though.

yeah it is..but do you want that stuff sitting under your bed all the time? I mean you know where it is and you know whats there. I mean one day you just might get the urge to look at all that stuff again and remember everything. Then you'll be sad again.

Originally posted by Kelly_LS
Yeps! I put his pictures, stuffed animals, bracelets, promise ring, etc. UNDER my bed to stay.

Keep whatever you can sell on Ebay and burn the rest; time to move on.

Originally posted by BlackSunshine
yeah it is..but do you want that stuff sitting under your bed all the time? I mean you know where it is and you know whats there. I mean one day you just might get the urge to look at all that stuff again and remember everything. Then you'll be sad again.
I guess that's true, but I'm looking through all of my pictures of us/him right now (but only because I'm deleting them to reduce the size of my folders to fix my computer) and it's not effecting me at all.
Originally posted by Robtard
Keep whatever you can sell on Ebay and burn the rest; time to move on.
Haha. I could get $40.00 off of that ring easy.

Originally posted by Kelly_LS

Haha. I could get $40.00 off of that ring easy.

there you go. Go out and get something nice for yourself.

Originally posted by BlackSunshine
there you go. Go out and get something nice for yourself.

Buy something that represents the NEW you!! And you really don't have to throw everything away.......just box it up and put in the the garage...in old storage...

What could represent the new me? Hmm...How about good times with my friends and good times to come after I graduate in 2007?!

BURN IT ALL!!!!!

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Dollar Sized

Originally posted by redcaped
Dollar Sized

~$ ^_^

Originally posted by Kelly_LS
What could represent the new me? Hmm...How about good times with my friends and good times to come after I graduate in 2007?!

Still obsessing over Daniel? It hasn't gone down at all? Like it said, burn everything you can't sell that reminds you of you two being together and sell the rest, use the money and buy yourself a sexy g-string, pair of shoes, pepperoni pizza or whatever makes you feel good about yourself.

If your still a love sick puppy after that, dress yourself up nice, sexy and classy, go out and flirt, get all the boy attention you can on yourself, mind you, I'm not saying go out and whore around, just get attention and be safe about it.

I am the very definition of me.