Mr Boynkin,
This is to inform you that effective 9 July 2005, you are released, and no longer have any contractual affiliations or obligations to any component of the United States Marine Corps. You are hereby seperated with the following discharge code: ZBD Refused to enlist-separation
The description of your discharge is "entry-level separation." Members of this status do not receive a discharge certificate or characterization of service at seperation.
If you eliminate your disqualification and desire to re-enter the United States Marine Corps, present this letter to the Commanding Officer of the nearest Marine Corps Recruiting Station.
Respectfully,
R.W. W.
Commanding Officer
Copy to:
RS LAN
20050712
20050711
Fun With Mormons Pt. 1
Another thing you all may not know about me, since we know each other so very little, is that I have a strange fascination with religions. Now it mostly pertains to Occult type religions, as what is 'hidden', as the name applies, is quite interesting to me. Not that these religions have anything deeply spiritual to offer per se, nor do I follow the tenants of any religion except maybe the one dedicated to myself as Deity.
For the most part I have steered away from any Christian sects. It's not that I have a serious disliking for any of them, it's just that whenever I meet someone from one of those religions (such as the Mormons or Jehovah's Witnesses) they always seem so hellbent on converting me. Besides that I spent 9 years in Catholic school, with daily mass and lessons. Apparently though I missed all the good tidbits of information that would so entertain me in the last few years.
Take for instance the JWs. Did you know that windchimes are evil, as the Devil speaks through them? Or perhaps the Mormons who believe that the Native Americans came over to America on a wooden submarine that was 'tight unto like a dish'. Plus there's the shiney brass compass that god left for his followers one night to find their way.
Now the Mormons have been especially good to me. So far I've recieved a Book of Mormom, a King James Bible, some pamphlets, and a great 'Walking with Jesus' DVD. All this obtained from the comfort of my computer chair. It's unfortunate that to get the better material, I'll need to have them come by and try to convert me to their way. But there is the chance of obtaining more goodies such as their 'Pearl of Great Price', and 'the Doctrine and Covenants'. One of said books is supposedly quite fringe even for the Mormons from what I'm told.
To Be Continued,
Lord Salens
For the most part I have steered away from any Christian sects. It's not that I have a serious disliking for any of them, it's just that whenever I meet someone from one of those religions (such as the Mormons or Jehovah's Witnesses) they always seem so hellbent on converting me. Besides that I spent 9 years in Catholic school, with daily mass and lessons. Apparently though I missed all the good tidbits of information that would so entertain me in the last few years.
Take for instance the JWs. Did you know that windchimes are evil, as the Devil speaks through them? Or perhaps the Mormons who believe that the Native Americans came over to America on a wooden submarine that was 'tight unto like a dish'. Plus there's the shiney brass compass that god left for his followers one night to find their way.
Now the Mormons have been especially good to me. So far I've recieved a Book of Mormom, a King James Bible, some pamphlets, and a great 'Walking with Jesus' DVD. All this obtained from the comfort of my computer chair. It's unfortunate that to get the better material, I'll need to have them come by and try to convert me to their way. But there is the chance of obtaining more goodies such as their 'Pearl of Great Price', and 'the Doctrine and Covenants'. One of said books is supposedly quite fringe even for the Mormons from what I'm told.
To Be Continued,
Lord Salens
For all you Lord Salens Fans............
In response to Ravencroft's post, I'm not gone just lazy. You should see my own site... few and far between posts. For those who may not know me, here's a little insight into the Mind of Lord Salens:
I once thought it would be cool to design websites for a living and made some decent money, but what held me back was the fact that if it wasn't fun I didn't want to get back to it. It seems that something that so entertained me when I was screwing around, was just not so interesting when I was expected to me deadlines and such. Not that it wasn't an excellent creative outlet, it just wasn't enough of an outlet to keep me going.
That's the main reason I have my own domain and just randomly post things there. It's not likely to draw much attention and I can do it at my own pace.
But worry not for I am working on a new post that came to me while standing on my back deck... Fun With Mormons. Hopefully you'll be delighted.
In Nomine Salens,
Lord Salens
I once thought it would be cool to design websites for a living and made some decent money, but what held me back was the fact that if it wasn't fun I didn't want to get back to it. It seems that something that so entertained me when I was screwing around, was just not so interesting when I was expected to me deadlines and such. Not that it wasn't an excellent creative outlet, it just wasn't enough of an outlet to keep me going.
That's the main reason I have my own domain and just randomly post things there. It's not likely to draw much attention and I can do it at my own pace.
But worry not for I am working on a new post that came to me while standing on my back deck... Fun With Mormons. Hopefully you'll be delighted.
In Nomine Salens,
Lord Salens
For all you Harry Potter Fans............
I happened across this site and since I haven't made an appearance in while, figured I'd post it. For any of you that enjoy Harry Potter and particularly get a laugh from reading the "hate mail" of stupid people, check out the "Wall of Shame". Located on the left hand side of the site, under the heading "MuggleNet".
I still must confess to being more of a Lord of the Rings fan than Potter fan, but I do however enjoy a good read and movie. Both of which I've found in the Potter series. Since I found a few of them so funny, I'll also include just a smattering of what you can expect at the Wall of Shame.
Enjoy...........or not.............:)
http://www.mugglenet.com/
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A note from Wall of Shame founder and caretaker (or more appropriately, "crap-taker" ... you'll see), Emerson:
To Mr. Dude,
I find it not very nice that you make fun of the no believers on a web page. It would be a lot nicer if you had them in something like the quote thingy that's on every page of Muggle Net. Also, why did the Navy do your layout? I requested they do one for me and they never replied.
Jenna-Jane.<> If you look at the bottom of this page, you'll see it says the layout was created by Navy. Navy is a person. She lives in Australia.
Frankly, I'm a little scared you actually asked the United States Navy to make you a website layout.
I still must confess to being more of a Lord of the Rings fan than Potter fan, but I do however enjoy a good read and movie. Both of which I've found in the Potter series. Since I found a few of them so funny, I'll also include just a smattering of what you can expect at the Wall of Shame.
Enjoy...........or not.............:)
http://www.mugglenet.com/
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A note from Wall of Shame founder and caretaker (or more appropriately, "crap-taker" ... you'll see), Emerson:
This is a collection of the dumbest, random and most pointless letters we've received. Most of them were, for reasons unknown, addressed to me, so I am the one responsible for this excuse for a page. You'll have lost several IQ points by the time you finish this, but at least you'll feel smarter!
jkr saidt he title to book7 on her website.. harry potter and the mystic kettle of nackledirk!!!!!-Submitted by an alarming amount of people.
Sar´casm n. 1. a form of wit that is marked by the use of sarcastic language and is intended to make its victim the butt of contempt or ridicule
Yeah, she was kidding...!
It costs money but for a good enough software for Mugglenet Interactive would be AOL Highspeed. The connections very fast and reilaible it gives avaible software to use.
If you laughed when you read this, you're a geek like me. If you laughed really hard when you read this, you also have a strange sense of humor.
To Mr. Dude,
I find it not very nice that you make fun of the no believers on a web page. It would be a lot nicer if you had them in something like the quote thingy that's on every page of Muggle Net. Also, why did the Navy do your layout? I requested they do one for me and they never replied.
Jenna-Jane.<> If you look at the bottom of this page, you'll see it says the layout was created by Navy. Navy is a person. She lives in Australia.
Frankly, I'm a little scared you actually asked the United States Navy to make you a website layout.
(For the record, I have no earthly idea what she's talking about in the first part of the email.
Dating 101
I promised this this weekend, but like I said, I was busy.
When my plans were to go into bootcamp, I decided to take a break from dating, now that I'm back, I've decided to start again. Anyway, I figured it would be a good idea to review what I know, and the easiest way for me to review, is to write it down. So guys, I've decided to share this information with you as well.
Attraction isn’t a choice. If you talk with a girl, and she forms an opinion of you, and she isn’t attracted to you, then there is nothing you can do about it. However, if she does feel attraction towards you, then there’s nothing she can do about it. No amount of logic, talking to her friends, peer pressure, can over come it. The more it grows, the more powerful it becomes, it will overrule everything, to the point where the girl will make sacrifices to be with that guy, even if he isn‘t the best for them, even in situations where the guy is abusive. So how do you form attraction?
The key, is to be confident and funny. You have to be able to keep your power in a relationship. Too often, I’ve seen guys give up their power even before a relationship starts. They’ll see an attractive girl, and immediately ask, “would she be interested in me?” This is the kind of question wussies ask. What is a wussy? A wussy is the combination of two words, wimp, and another word which I won’t mention. Having wussyness is kryptonite for a guys chance to have a girl become attracted to him. The key therefore, is to remain confident, and to be funny. The ladies magazines that say that humor is one of the most attractive things about a guy weren’t lying, they merely left out that the guy also needs to be confident.
Things like, paying for dinner, for the movie, buying expensive gifts, all of these things are things a wussy would do. Now, if done the right way, they won’t hurt you. I typically act like its no big deal, however, I’ve also let her pay for my meal as well. “But that isn’t the gentlemanly thing to do.” Well, actually, I’m not sure it isn’t. The concept of a gentleman today isn’t a true gentleman, it’s a gentleman with his balls cut off. If you want a good example of a gentleman, look at the character of James Bond, or John Wayne. Study how they act around women. This is the type of confidence you want to have. Rhet Butler is another fine example of a true gentleman. Guys, its okay to watch Gone With The Wind with your girl, just make sure you’re studying Rhet whenever he’s in the scene.
A way that makes it easier to talk to a woman your interested in, is instead of asking, am I someone she would consider dating, ask this, “Is she someone I would consider dating?” I know it seems simple, but dating is in some aspects like a war, and if you have no moral, it’s impossible to get the victory.
Well class, this is enough for now, practice what you have learned thus far, and I’ll have another lesson for you in the future.
When my plans were to go into bootcamp, I decided to take a break from dating, now that I'm back, I've decided to start again. Anyway, I figured it would be a good idea to review what I know, and the easiest way for me to review, is to write it down. So guys, I've decided to share this information with you as well.
Attraction isn’t a choice. If you talk with a girl, and she forms an opinion of you, and she isn’t attracted to you, then there is nothing you can do about it. However, if she does feel attraction towards you, then there’s nothing she can do about it. No amount of logic, talking to her friends, peer pressure, can over come it. The more it grows, the more powerful it becomes, it will overrule everything, to the point where the girl will make sacrifices to be with that guy, even if he isn‘t the best for them, even in situations where the guy is abusive. So how do you form attraction?
The key, is to be confident and funny. You have to be able to keep your power in a relationship. Too often, I’ve seen guys give up their power even before a relationship starts. They’ll see an attractive girl, and immediately ask, “would she be interested in me?” This is the kind of question wussies ask. What is a wussy? A wussy is the combination of two words, wimp, and another word which I won’t mention. Having wussyness is kryptonite for a guys chance to have a girl become attracted to him. The key therefore, is to remain confident, and to be funny. The ladies magazines that say that humor is one of the most attractive things about a guy weren’t lying, they merely left out that the guy also needs to be confident.
Things like, paying for dinner, for the movie, buying expensive gifts, all of these things are things a wussy would do. Now, if done the right way, they won’t hurt you. I typically act like its no big deal, however, I’ve also let her pay for my meal as well. “But that isn’t the gentlemanly thing to do.” Well, actually, I’m not sure it isn’t. The concept of a gentleman today isn’t a true gentleman, it’s a gentleman with his balls cut off. If you want a good example of a gentleman, look at the character of James Bond, or John Wayne. Study how they act around women. This is the type of confidence you want to have. Rhet Butler is another fine example of a true gentleman. Guys, its okay to watch Gone With The Wind with your girl, just make sure you’re studying Rhet whenever he’s in the scene.
A way that makes it easier to talk to a woman your interested in, is instead of asking, am I someone she would consider dating, ask this, “Is she someone I would consider dating?” I know it seems simple, but dating is in some aspects like a war, and if you have no moral, it’s impossible to get the victory.
Well class, this is enough for now, practice what you have learned thus far, and I’ll have another lesson for you in the future.
Today's Stupid Criminial
After a laborious two-week criminal trial in a very high profile bank robbery case, the jury finally ended its 14 hours of deliberations and entered the courtroom to deliver its verdict to the judge. The judge turns to the jury foreman and asks, "Has the jury reached a verdict in this case?"
"Yes, your honor," the foreman responded, "We find the defendant NOT GUILTY of all four counts of bank robbery,"
The family and friends of the defendant jump for joy at the sound of the "not guilty" verdict and hug each other as they shout expressions of divine gratitude. The defendant's attorney turns to his client and asks, "So, what do you think about that?"
The defendant looks around the courtroom slowly with a bewildered look on his face and then turns to his defense attorney and says, "I'm real confused here. Does this mean that I have to give all the money back?"
"Yes, your honor," the foreman responded, "We find the defendant NOT GUILTY of all four counts of bank robbery,"
The family and friends of the defendant jump for joy at the sound of the "not guilty" verdict and hug each other as they shout expressions of divine gratitude. The defendant's attorney turns to his client and asks, "So, what do you think about that?"
The defendant looks around the courtroom slowly with a bewildered look on his face and then turns to his defense attorney and says, "I'm real confused here. Does this mean that I have to give all the money back?"
about that update I promised.
okay, I really am working on that post I promised. No I didn't procrastinate the entire weekend. I had to work-- I finally got a job. Its back at Meijer, which really sucks, but hey, its some income until I find a better job. Anyone hiring?
oh, and R.R. and Lord Salens, where have you disapeared to? Just cause I'm not going into the marine's anymore doesn't mean I want you to leave.
oh, and R.R. and Lord Salens, where have you disapeared to? Just cause I'm not going into the marine's anymore doesn't mean I want you to leave.
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Today's Stupid Criminal
Dennis Newton was on trial for the armed robbery of a convenience store when he decided to fire his attorney. Oklahoma City District Attorney said Newton was doing a decent job until the store manage testified that Newton was indeed the robber. Newton jumped up, accused the woman of lying and then said, “I should have blown your f***ing head off” The defendant paused then added “If I had been the one that was there.” The jury deliberated for twenty minutes before returning a verdict of guilty and recommended a sentence of thirty years.
up and coming post
I'm working on an amazingly good post for you, it should be very helpful to most of my readers, it should be up later this weekend.
20050707
Today's Stupid Criminal
Charged with drug-possession, Christopher Johns claimed that he had been searched without a warrant. The prosecutor said the officer did not need a warrant because a bulge in Johns’s jacket could have been a gun. “Nonsense,” said Christopher who happened to be wearing the same jacket that day. When he handed the judge the jacket, a bag of cocaine fell out. The judge required a five minute recess so that he could regain his composure.
illusion
stare at the with relaxed eyes for about 1-2 minutes. then look at a picture of something, or at a white wall. It's trippy. (you'll need to click on it first)
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Today's Stupid Criminal
Two Florida brothers convinced a dentist in to letting them chop off his finger. They would claim it was an accident and the three would split the insurance money. The dentist at first agreed, but quickly changed his mind. The brothers became infuriated, held the dentist down and forcibly cut his index finger off. The dentist could no longer practice and collected over one million dollars. When the brothers tried to extort money from the dentist, he reported them to the FBI. They were promptly arrested.
Fun With Kissing
okay, so, one of my favorite things to do with a girl, besides hang out, have fun, relax around, and have meaningful conversations with, is kissing. Ever since I was six when I first kissed a girl that wasn't my mom on the lips, I have enjoyed kissing. Obviously when I was younger, it wasn't anything like the kisses I'm going to share ina second, I had to grow into it, I had to add to my list of ways you can kiss. I've come up with a few, and if I leave any out, or have missed a rather fun way that you enjoy, be sure to add to the list in the comments.
Chocolate Kiss
Best done with a Mars Bar because there is caramel in that too! Just take a bite and French kiss as you would. Very silky smooth type of kiss, and can end up very messy. Extremely pleasurable, and even more funny! Perfect for a first date just after a first kiss, or something to do that's a little bit different. A must for anyone, best style of kissing ever!
Marco Polo Kiss
First one of you need to figure out who's marco and who's polo. Then you play the game like marco and polo. Except instead of just touching them, you have to embrace them in your arms and kiss him/her. It's great fun.
Tease Kiss
After you've started kissing, and are both involved, pull back, and do not put your tongue in your partner's mouth or touch their tongue with yours -- instead, lightly touch different parts of his/her lips with your tongue, and kiss them with light, gentle kisses. Even pull your head back from the comfortable forward angle, and see how long your partner can handle the tease before pulling you close for some really passionate kissing.
Peppermint Flavor Kiss
Peppermint Flavored Listerine is a powerful mouthwash, and about an hour after mouth washing with it, it makes the entire inside of your mouth really sweet and peppermint-flavored. This is a surprising and fun kissing experience (especially if he/she's not expecting the flavor). Both can enjoy it as your partner tries to find all the spots where the mouthwash left its flavor behind with his/her tongue. It may also work with other mouthwashes, but it works especially well with Listerine because its flavor is SO strong.
Malteser Kiss
One person pops a malteser in their mouth, and whilst
kissing, passes it to the other person on the tongue. The receiver keeps it in their mouth for a few seconds, just enough to lick a little chocolate off, before passing at back to their partner in the same way. This continues until there is no chocolate left on the Malteser, and then it must be swallowed by the one who receives it chocolate-less.
Breath of Life Kiss
In ancient Egypt, legend went that the god of the earth, Osiris was tricked by his brother, Set. In an arrangement for his brother, Set nailed the coffin shut and sent it down the Nile River. Isis, which was Osiris's loving wife, grieved for him and roamed the banks of the Nile. When she found his body, she breathed life back into him through her mouth. This kiss is preformed by first taking a deep breath. Have your partner kiss you slowly (preferably French), then have him or her suck out the breath in your mouth by inhaling deeply. To finish it, have him or her exhale, thus, the breath of life.
Spark Kiss
Get you and your partner to rub your socks on the carpet for about 30 seconds. Turn the lights off, and very slowly approach for a kiss. You will pass a static charge from one to the other, which can be quite fun, especially if through the tongue.
Bubble Gum Kiss
Place a piece of flavored bubble-gum in your mouth before kissing. While kissing, take turns trying to blow bubbles in each other's mouths. Challenging, but totally worth it!
Whisper Kiss
It's where you go up to your "Honey" and whisper to them (just like, talking and stuff) and your lips brush against theirs from time to time teasing them, and when you finally do kiss, it will be intense.
Suck Kissing
This can be a very seductive type of kiss. Instead of French Kissing with your mouth open, while your partner's lips are parted suck on their top our bottom lip with your own, just for a second or two. Then go back to another type of kiss or try the other lip.
Nip Kissing
This type of kiss has to be done carefully, but when done correctly can create a wonderful effect on your partner. While suck kissing, gently bite their lip, but be VERY gentle so as not to hurt your partner. This kiss should only be done with someone that you've kissed a few times before, otherwise you may shock your partner.
Surprise Kissing
This type of kiss is done when your partner is lying down on a sofa or the ground, either asleep or just lying with their eyes closed. Quietly approach your partner and place a small, very gentle kiss on their lips. Intensify the kiss until your partner opens their eyes or awakens.
Vacuum Kissing
This is a playful kiss. While in an open-mouthed kiss, suck in deeply so you're sucking the air from your partner.
Cordial Kissing
Take a sip of your favorite drink, either alcohol or something sweet, and then when your lips meet pour the drink in your partner's mouth. Only take a very small sip.
Butterfly Kissing
Put your eye really close to your partner's cheek and flutter your lashes upon their skin. You can also do this on their lips.
Melt Kissing
Pass an ice cube back and forth in mouth while French kissing.
Marathon Kissing
See how long you can kiss for (try 5 - 10 minutes straight)
Glow stick Frenzy
Pass the mini mouth glow stick back and forth (same thing as melt kissing).
Tongue Sucking
When you have the chance to get really deep into your partners mouth, suck on their tongue as far as you can. Don't suck to hard, you don't want to hurt your partner. Otherwise it's very pleasing!
Candy Kiss
Use either a Jolly Rancher or some type of hard candy/mint. Either you or your partner place the candy in your/their mouth and then it is like a game of keep away. Whoever starts tries to keep the candy in their mouth while the other person tries to get it in theirs. But you can only use your tongue and lips. This can be very fun if you have the right partner!!! Enjoy.
Sigh Kiss
When you first start kissing your partner gently lick their lips with the tip of your tongue. Then blow or sigh into their lips, causing a tingling feeling that will intensify your kiss for sure.
The Tickle Kiss
In this kiss you make use of the fact that the roof of the mouth is the most ticklish part of the body. Begin a normal French kiss and (be sure your partner understands the game) stroke your tongue across the roof of each other's mouth. This will create almost unbearable chills down your spine and the winner is the person who can stand them because the loser pulls away. The best part about this kiss is that it is different every time and always fun.
Name Kiss
If u have run out of things to do with your tongue spell your name. This works very well and everyone likes
it!
Tongue Wars
Each person tries to get their tongue in the other persons mouth while they try to get their tongue in your mouth. Each person "blocks" the other persons tongue with theirs. The winner gets to pick the next type of kiss. This game is great for reliving first make-out tension.
Starburst Trick
Out a starburst in your mouth, and while French kissing try to unwrap it! Enjoy!
Pop Kiss
Use pop-rocks, great fun. You've heard of fireworks, this is an explosion!
Ring Kiss
What you do is take a ring off your finger and put it on your tongue. Then while you and your partner are French kissing, he tries to slip it on the tip of his tongue! It is a lot of fun!
Tongue Tease
When you're French kissing, if/when you pull back, and before your mouths meet again, you can flick your tongue up and down quickly against the other person who is doing the same. It's very teasing and fun to see how long it lasts. Its hard to resist going strong after a while of flicking.
Touch Kiss
You do this after you and your partner have Frenched or really kissed a lot. What you do is just simply touch tongues - like the tip of your tongue. You may want to move it around but you don't have to. You don't do it inside your mouth you do it out in the open.
Underwater Kiss
Have your partner hold their breath underwater and when he or she taps you give them air.
Moving Kiss
Make sure a bed or couch or chair is behind your partner and when French kissing gently push your partner onto the chair or whatever is behind them. Very good for serious couples or just beginners.
Flavor Kissing
Put a piece of long lasting gum in your mouth (Hubba Bubba, Trident) just before you and your partner French kiss. While kissing pass the gum back and forth, and see how long it takes for the flavor to run out!
Chin Kiss
Hold your partner's chin with your middle, index, and thumb and tilt their head in the right direction. Continue to hold it as you kiss.
Lip Venom
Before you go to kiss your partner, apply lip venom to your lips when he isn't looking. Lip venom is a safe cosmetic item that you can buy at Scarlets and other cosmetic stores and what it does is it draws the blood to your lips, making them red and tingly. A little bit goes a very long way and can still be passed up until probably about a half an hour after applying. When your partner kisses you, he will have this sensual feeling running through his lips for the rest of the day.
Pepper Kiss
Take a hot pepper and roll it on your lips then kiss your partner. It gives the kiss a kick. (Note use peppers as hot as you or your partner can take, but not too hot or it will just burn and ruin the kiss.)
Chew Kiss
Tell your partner to place their tongue deeply into mouth deeply... you VERY GENTLY "chew" on the back part of their tongue... do not suck. This will create a sensation in other places that can be very exciting!
Breath Kiss
In a hot moment - creates major anticipation - barely touch lips with lips slightly parted... then breath your partner's breath... moving heads slowly to experience different sensations... lips touching on and off slightly... it is a very teasing sort of kiss and builds passion tremendously.
Tongue Ring Kiss
What you do is, if your partner has a tongue ring and the two of you are French kissing, mess with his/her tongue ring while kissing and it gives your partner chills and excitement/happiness because a lot of people with tongue rings love that. Or if the two of you have a tongue ring have a tongue ring WAR! What you do is keep his/her tongue away from your tongue ring, while you're messing with their tongue ring. (NOTE: don't Tangle tongue rings together because that will be a disaster!)
Do What You Want Kiss
This is always fun. One of you just lies there, and the other does whatever he or she wants to give pleasure. Then, you switch roles. See who can give the most satisfying kiss, with the other not participating at all.
Trade-Off Kiss
One of you gets a cinnamon candy and the other a mint. One takes the cinnamon and the other the mint. While French kissing switch them from time to time.
Who Lasts Longer Kiss
Sit very close to each other, your lips almost touching, arms where you please. Sit like this, very close, and see who can go the longest without kissing the other. It's great fun because you can lose on purpose and still win!
Spiderman Kiss
It's just like in the movie. You kiss upside down, taking in both of your lower lips and do all those other kisses listed above.
Spitzer Kiss
What you do is when you are ready to kiss (or even while you're Frenching or doing any other kiss) is gently nibble and/or lick the parts just above or below your partner's lip. Now don't slobber all over your partner. Just give enough saliva to get them damp. This is very fun and romantic. It will also turn your partner on or in other words make them like the kiss more.
Steam Kiss
You or your partner drink a very hot drink while the other drinks a very icy cold one and see if there's some steam. It's fun because if it doesn't work, just keep trying!
Lap Kiss
While your partner is laying with his/her head in your lap, lean over and kiss her/him. Your bottom lip will be on your partner's top lip, and vise versa. You can even French kiss while in this position. This kiss is a playful kiss, and it can lead to much more.
Carmex Kiss
If either you or your partner are not carmex junkies, apply a little carmex to your lips and feel the gentle tingle on your lips.
Muzzle Kiss
When kissing the neck of your partner, at one point blow air out of your mouth while pressing the lips down, creating the sound of some sort of... flatulence.! It should be ever so unexpected and quite interesting indeed.
Dive Gear Kiss
While diving in a pool, one person wears a diving mask and the other person has to close their eyes and hold on to the mask-wearing person really close. Then trade the inhaling part of the dive gear. Take a deep breath and take the inhaler part away. Kiss the person wherever or however you like, then switch places. This should only be done with some one you truly trust would not hurt you.
Chocolate Kiss
Best done with a Mars Bar because there is caramel in that too! Just take a bite and French kiss as you would. Very silky smooth type of kiss, and can end up very messy. Extremely pleasurable, and even more funny! Perfect for a first date just after a first kiss, or something to do that's a little bit different. A must for anyone, best style of kissing ever!
Marco Polo Kiss
First one of you need to figure out who's marco and who's polo. Then you play the game like marco and polo. Except instead of just touching them, you have to embrace them in your arms and kiss him/her. It's great fun.
Tease Kiss
After you've started kissing, and are both involved, pull back, and do not put your tongue in your partner's mouth or touch their tongue with yours -- instead, lightly touch different parts of his/her lips with your tongue, and kiss them with light, gentle kisses. Even pull your head back from the comfortable forward angle, and see how long your partner can handle the tease before pulling you close for some really passionate kissing.
Peppermint Flavor Kiss
Peppermint Flavored Listerine is a powerful mouthwash, and about an hour after mouth washing with it, it makes the entire inside of your mouth really sweet and peppermint-flavored. This is a surprising and fun kissing experience (especially if he/she's not expecting the flavor). Both can enjoy it as your partner tries to find all the spots where the mouthwash left its flavor behind with his/her tongue. It may also work with other mouthwashes, but it works especially well with Listerine because its flavor is SO strong.
Malteser Kiss
One person pops a malteser in their mouth, and whilst
kissing, passes it to the other person on the tongue. The receiver keeps it in their mouth for a few seconds, just enough to lick a little chocolate off, before passing at back to their partner in the same way. This continues until there is no chocolate left on the Malteser, and then it must be swallowed by the one who receives it chocolate-less.
Breath of Life Kiss
In ancient Egypt, legend went that the god of the earth, Osiris was tricked by his brother, Set. In an arrangement for his brother, Set nailed the coffin shut and sent it down the Nile River. Isis, which was Osiris's loving wife, grieved for him and roamed the banks of the Nile. When she found his body, she breathed life back into him through her mouth. This kiss is preformed by first taking a deep breath. Have your partner kiss you slowly (preferably French), then have him or her suck out the breath in your mouth by inhaling deeply. To finish it, have him or her exhale, thus, the breath of life.
Spark Kiss
Get you and your partner to rub your socks on the carpet for about 30 seconds. Turn the lights off, and very slowly approach for a kiss. You will pass a static charge from one to the other, which can be quite fun, especially if through the tongue.
Bubble Gum Kiss
Place a piece of flavored bubble-gum in your mouth before kissing. While kissing, take turns trying to blow bubbles in each other's mouths. Challenging, but totally worth it!
Whisper Kiss
It's where you go up to your "Honey" and whisper to them (just like, talking and stuff) and your lips brush against theirs from time to time teasing them, and when you finally do kiss, it will be intense.
Suck Kissing
This can be a very seductive type of kiss. Instead of French Kissing with your mouth open, while your partner's lips are parted suck on their top our bottom lip with your own, just for a second or two. Then go back to another type of kiss or try the other lip.
Nip Kissing
This type of kiss has to be done carefully, but when done correctly can create a wonderful effect on your partner. While suck kissing, gently bite their lip, but be VERY gentle so as not to hurt your partner. This kiss should only be done with someone that you've kissed a few times before, otherwise you may shock your partner.
Surprise Kissing
This type of kiss is done when your partner is lying down on a sofa or the ground, either asleep or just lying with their eyes closed. Quietly approach your partner and place a small, very gentle kiss on their lips. Intensify the kiss until your partner opens their eyes or awakens.
Vacuum Kissing
This is a playful kiss. While in an open-mouthed kiss, suck in deeply so you're sucking the air from your partner.
Cordial Kissing
Take a sip of your favorite drink, either alcohol or something sweet, and then when your lips meet pour the drink in your partner's mouth. Only take a very small sip.
Butterfly Kissing
Put your eye really close to your partner's cheek and flutter your lashes upon their skin. You can also do this on their lips.
Melt Kissing
Pass an ice cube back and forth in mouth while French kissing.
Marathon Kissing
See how long you can kiss for (try 5 - 10 minutes straight)
Glow stick Frenzy
Pass the mini mouth glow stick back and forth (same thing as melt kissing).
Tongue Sucking
When you have the chance to get really deep into your partners mouth, suck on their tongue as far as you can. Don't suck to hard, you don't want to hurt your partner. Otherwise it's very pleasing!
Candy Kiss
Use either a Jolly Rancher or some type of hard candy/mint. Either you or your partner place the candy in your/their mouth and then it is like a game of keep away. Whoever starts tries to keep the candy in their mouth while the other person tries to get it in theirs. But you can only use your tongue and lips. This can be very fun if you have the right partner!!! Enjoy.
Sigh Kiss
When you first start kissing your partner gently lick their lips with the tip of your tongue. Then blow or sigh into their lips, causing a tingling feeling that will intensify your kiss for sure.
The Tickle Kiss
In this kiss you make use of the fact that the roof of the mouth is the most ticklish part of the body. Begin a normal French kiss and (be sure your partner understands the game) stroke your tongue across the roof of each other's mouth. This will create almost unbearable chills down your spine and the winner is the person who can stand them because the loser pulls away. The best part about this kiss is that it is different every time and always fun.
Name Kiss
If u have run out of things to do with your tongue spell your name. This works very well and everyone likes
it!
Tongue Wars
Each person tries to get their tongue in the other persons mouth while they try to get their tongue in your mouth. Each person "blocks" the other persons tongue with theirs. The winner gets to pick the next type of kiss. This game is great for reliving first make-out tension.
Starburst Trick
Out a starburst in your mouth, and while French kissing try to unwrap it! Enjoy!
Pop Kiss
Use pop-rocks, great fun. You've heard of fireworks, this is an explosion!
Ring Kiss
What you do is take a ring off your finger and put it on your tongue. Then while you and your partner are French kissing, he tries to slip it on the tip of his tongue! It is a lot of fun!
Tongue Tease
When you're French kissing, if/when you pull back, and before your mouths meet again, you can flick your tongue up and down quickly against the other person who is doing the same. It's very teasing and fun to see how long it lasts. Its hard to resist going strong after a while of flicking.
Touch Kiss
You do this after you and your partner have Frenched or really kissed a lot. What you do is just simply touch tongues - like the tip of your tongue. You may want to move it around but you don't have to. You don't do it inside your mouth you do it out in the open.
Underwater Kiss
Have your partner hold their breath underwater and when he or she taps you give them air.
Moving Kiss
Make sure a bed or couch or chair is behind your partner and when French kissing gently push your partner onto the chair or whatever is behind them. Very good for serious couples or just beginners.
Flavor Kissing
Put a piece of long lasting gum in your mouth (Hubba Bubba, Trident) just before you and your partner French kiss. While kissing pass the gum back and forth, and see how long it takes for the flavor to run out!
Chin Kiss
Hold your partner's chin with your middle, index, and thumb and tilt their head in the right direction. Continue to hold it as you kiss.
Lip Venom
Before you go to kiss your partner, apply lip venom to your lips when he isn't looking. Lip venom is a safe cosmetic item that you can buy at Scarlets and other cosmetic stores and what it does is it draws the blood to your lips, making them red and tingly. A little bit goes a very long way and can still be passed up until probably about a half an hour after applying. When your partner kisses you, he will have this sensual feeling running through his lips for the rest of the day.
Pepper Kiss
Take a hot pepper and roll it on your lips then kiss your partner. It gives the kiss a kick. (Note use peppers as hot as you or your partner can take, but not too hot or it will just burn and ruin the kiss.)
Chew Kiss
Tell your partner to place their tongue deeply into mouth deeply... you VERY GENTLY "chew" on the back part of their tongue... do not suck. This will create a sensation in other places that can be very exciting!
Breath Kiss
In a hot moment - creates major anticipation - barely touch lips with lips slightly parted... then breath your partner's breath... moving heads slowly to experience different sensations... lips touching on and off slightly... it is a very teasing sort of kiss and builds passion tremendously.
Tongue Ring Kiss
What you do is, if your partner has a tongue ring and the two of you are French kissing, mess with his/her tongue ring while kissing and it gives your partner chills and excitement/happiness because a lot of people with tongue rings love that. Or if the two of you have a tongue ring have a tongue ring WAR! What you do is keep his/her tongue away from your tongue ring, while you're messing with their tongue ring. (NOTE: don't Tangle tongue rings together because that will be a disaster!)
Do What You Want Kiss
This is always fun. One of you just lies there, and the other does whatever he or she wants to give pleasure. Then, you switch roles. See who can give the most satisfying kiss, with the other not participating at all.
Trade-Off Kiss
One of you gets a cinnamon candy and the other a mint. One takes the cinnamon and the other the mint. While French kissing switch them from time to time.
Who Lasts Longer Kiss
Sit very close to each other, your lips almost touching, arms where you please. Sit like this, very close, and see who can go the longest without kissing the other. It's great fun because you can lose on purpose and still win!
Spiderman Kiss
It's just like in the movie. You kiss upside down, taking in both of your lower lips and do all those other kisses listed above.
Spitzer Kiss
What you do is when you are ready to kiss (or even while you're Frenching or doing any other kiss) is gently nibble and/or lick the parts just above or below your partner's lip. Now don't slobber all over your partner. Just give enough saliva to get them damp. This is very fun and romantic. It will also turn your partner on or in other words make them like the kiss more.
Steam Kiss
You or your partner drink a very hot drink while the other drinks a very icy cold one and see if there's some steam. It's fun because if it doesn't work, just keep trying!
Lap Kiss
While your partner is laying with his/her head in your lap, lean over and kiss her/him. Your bottom lip will be on your partner's top lip, and vise versa. You can even French kiss while in this position. This kiss is a playful kiss, and it can lead to much more.
Carmex Kiss
If either you or your partner are not carmex junkies, apply a little carmex to your lips and feel the gentle tingle on your lips.
Muzzle Kiss
When kissing the neck of your partner, at one point blow air out of your mouth while pressing the lips down, creating the sound of some sort of... flatulence.! It should be ever so unexpected and quite interesting indeed.
Dive Gear Kiss
While diving in a pool, one person wears a diving mask and the other person has to close their eyes and hold on to the mask-wearing person really close. Then trade the inhaling part of the dive gear. Take a deep breath and take the inhaler part away. Kiss the person wherever or however you like, then switch places. This should only be done with some one you truly trust would not hurt you.
20050705
Stupid Criminal of The Day
Over the years, I have created numerous back-ups files from the various computers that I have either owned or used. Whenever I get a new computer, they all get put into one file named "Unsorted." Everynow and again, I will attempt to slowly sort through this rather large file and organize the many documents that I have found inside. Today, I came across an old file that I found full of stupid criminal acts that I have collected over the years. So I've decided that my daily post will be stupid criminal acts.
Today's Criminal:
David Posman, 33, was arrested in Providence, Rhode Island, after knocking out an armored car driver and stealing four bags of money. Each bag contained $800 dollars. However, the bags weighed thirty pounds each since they all contained PENNIES. The hefty bags slowed the fleeting Posman to a sluggish stagger. Police easily ran down and arrested the suspect.
Today's Criminal:
David Posman, 33, was arrested in Providence, Rhode Island, after knocking out an armored car driver and stealing four bags of money. Each bag contained $800 dollars. However, the bags weighed thirty pounds each since they all contained PENNIES. The hefty bags slowed the fleeting Posman to a sluggish stagger. Police easily ran down and arrested the suspect.
20050704
The Bad Example Guild
Haven't updated recently, I've been re-reading the Harry Potter books, and playing an online game called Deloria. Basically, you kill monsters, gain levels, and talk to people from around the world. In other words, a chat room where you can actually see what you're doing. One part of the game is that you can create a guild and recruite people into it. So I've created the Bad Example guild, and have labored to set the Bad Example. The guild is small, but its a lot of fun that way. If you've got a free moment, download the game and check it out, its free to play. Any B.E. family members who decide to play, just contact me in the game, you're more than welcome to be apart of the B.E. guild.
20050630
My one (and hopefully only) Love Note
okay, so as we all know (or should know) Blogfather Harvey posts Love Notes every day, or just about everyday. Like a lot of his love notes, this one is going to be stolen. I usually try to stay away from this type of stuff, but sometimes I get in the mood. Now I'm in the mood, and so I'm going to post that which most accurately expresses the mood I'm in. It isn't necessarily to anyone, its just sort of out there as what I think is the best love message I have read that was written and inspired by man. It can be found in the movie Chasing Amy, which had some pretty good insight into relationships. If I do post another of these, it will likely be Silent Bob's advice to Holden.
"I love you. And not, not in a friendly way, although I think we're great friends. And not in a misplaced affection, puppy-dog way, although I'm sure that's what you'll call it. I love you. Very, very simple, very truly. You are the epitome of everything I have ever looked for in another human being. And I know that you think of me as just a friend, and crossing that line is the furthest thing from an option you would ever consider. But I had to say it. I just, I can't take this anymore. I can't stand next to you without wanting to hold you. I can't, I can't look into your eyes without feeling that, that longing you only read about in trashy romance novels. I can't talk to you without wanting to express my love for everything you are. And I know this will probably queer our friendship - no pun intended - but I had to say it, because I've never felt this way before, and I don't care. I like who I am because of it. And if bringing this to light means we can't hang out anymore, then that hurts me. But God, I just, I couldn't allow another day to go by without just getting it out there, regardless of the outcome, which by the look on your face is to be the inevitable shoot-down. And, you know, I'll accept that. But I know... I know that some part of you is hesitating for a moment, and if there is a moment of hesitation, then that means you feel something too. All I ask, please, is that you just, you just not dismiss that - and try to dwell in it for just ten seconds. Alyssa, there isn't another soul on this fucking planet who has ever made me half the person I am when I'm with you, and I would risk this friendship for the chance to take it to the next plateau. Because it is there between you and me. You can't deny that. Even if, you know, even if we never talk again after tonight, please know that I'm forever changed because of who you are and what you've meant to me, which - while I do appreciate it - I'd never need a painting of birds bought at a diner to remind me of. "
"I love you. And not, not in a friendly way, although I think we're great friends. And not in a misplaced affection, puppy-dog way, although I'm sure that's what you'll call it. I love you. Very, very simple, very truly. You are the epitome of everything I have ever looked for in another human being. And I know that you think of me as just a friend, and crossing that line is the furthest thing from an option you would ever consider. But I had to say it. I just, I can't take this anymore. I can't stand next to you without wanting to hold you. I can't, I can't look into your eyes without feeling that, that longing you only read about in trashy romance novels. I can't talk to you without wanting to express my love for everything you are. And I know this will probably queer our friendship - no pun intended - but I had to say it, because I've never felt this way before, and I don't care. I like who I am because of it. And if bringing this to light means we can't hang out anymore, then that hurts me. But God, I just, I couldn't allow another day to go by without just getting it out there, regardless of the outcome, which by the look on your face is to be the inevitable shoot-down. And, you know, I'll accept that. But I know... I know that some part of you is hesitating for a moment, and if there is a moment of hesitation, then that means you feel something too. All I ask, please, is that you just, you just not dismiss that - and try to dwell in it for just ten seconds. Alyssa, there isn't another soul on this fucking planet who has ever made me half the person I am when I'm with you, and I would risk this friendship for the chance to take it to the next plateau. Because it is there between you and me. You can't deny that. Even if, you know, even if we never talk again after tonight, please know that I'm forever changed because of who you are and what you've meant to me, which - while I do appreciate it - I'd never need a painting of birds bought at a diner to remind me of. "
20050628
Life, the Universe and Everything
Due to complications with being on military leave at Meijer, they can't place me on the schedule without some kind of paperwork that I won't be getting because the marines are likely going to make it as if I never tried to go in for duty. So I'm stuck trying to find a job in a horrible work economy. A couple places are hiring, but the person who actually does the hiring won't be in until next week.
I'm running low on food and gas, and don't have a reliable source of money. Rent is covered through July, so I should be set there, provided I can find a job within the first week of July.
Sissy is checking her work place to see if there are any openings in my area, so a big thanks go to her.
I'm currently scheduled to go in for a plasma donation, which is good for twenty dollars a visit, up to fifty dollars a week (they give you an extra ten dollars for going twice in a week)
I started looking into sperm donation, but couldn't find anything in the area. When my roommate asked me how I felt about having "bastard children" around the states. I took the liberty of reminding him that I myself am a bastard child. He quickly backed off of that reason for being against it, going into the Monty Python argument of "Every Sperm is Sacred." To which I told him that none of them would be going to waste.
Anyone know some good ways of making money?
I'm running low on food and gas, and don't have a reliable source of money. Rent is covered through July, so I should be set there, provided I can find a job within the first week of July.
Sissy is checking her work place to see if there are any openings in my area, so a big thanks go to her.
I'm currently scheduled to go in for a plasma donation, which is good for twenty dollars a visit, up to fifty dollars a week (they give you an extra ten dollars for going twice in a week)
I started looking into sperm donation, but couldn't find anything in the area. When my roommate asked me how I felt about having "bastard children" around the states. I took the liberty of reminding him that I myself am a bastard child. He quickly backed off of that reason for being against it, going into the Monty Python argument of "Every Sperm is Sacred." To which I told him that none of them would be going to waste.
Anyone know some good ways of making money?
20050624
Special Talents
I was watching some of the strange people they have on Ripley's Believe It or Not, and I got to thinking about some of the weird things I can do. They aren't anything as spectacular as a lot of what they put on the show, but I like them none the less.
While I'm not hyperflexible, I am much more flexible than people think.
I've got a nice pain tolerance. My roommate has tried various nerve pinches and attacking different pressure points, as well as other things that are designed to incapacitate people by use of extreme pain, all to no avail.
I can do that thing with my tongue where I fold it into a clover.
However, my favorite ability, one that never fails to amaze and gross people out-- it startles them really well the first time I do it . . .
I can dislocate and relocate both of my shoulders at will. It makes a nice pop sound which causes people who watch it to wince. I'm not sure what possessed me to try it, but I remember just suddenly being able to pop my left shoulder out of joint. Seeing that I could do this with my left shoulder, I tried to do the same thing to my right, and it worked too.
What special talents do you possess? Or alternatively, what's the grossest thing you've ever done? (not witnessed, but have actually done)
While I'm not hyperflexible, I am much more flexible than people think.
I've got a nice pain tolerance. My roommate has tried various nerve pinches and attacking different pressure points, as well as other things that are designed to incapacitate people by use of extreme pain, all to no avail.
I can do that thing with my tongue where I fold it into a clover.
However, my favorite ability, one that never fails to amaze and gross people out-- it startles them really well the first time I do it . . .
I can dislocate and relocate both of my shoulders at will. It makes a nice pop sound which causes people who watch it to wince. I'm not sure what possessed me to try it, but I remember just suddenly being able to pop my left shoulder out of joint. Seeing that I could do this with my left shoulder, I tried to do the same thing to my right, and it worked too.
What special talents do you possess? Or alternatively, what's the grossest thing you've ever done? (not witnessed, but have actually done)
Sleep Deprived
I've been back in Grand Rapids for a couple days now, and I haven't been able to get much sleep. It isn't from lack of trying, I'm just not able to fall asleep to have actual rest. I've slept maybe a total of four hours since Tuesday, and even as I type this I'm yawning uncontrollably, so I know I want to sleep-- I just can't seem to achieve what seems to be a really lofty goal. I really like sleep, as I have strange dreams that make no real sense most of the time.
20050621
Meeting In Person, Talking On The Phone, Writing a letter/email
In the past, I have contemplated the use of these three modes of communication for when I desire to give someone important information. I have as a result, come to some brilliant conclusions, which it has finally dawned on me to share with you.
Meeting in person
This is my most preferred method of communication. Whether it is by meeting with a large group of people and having a discussion, or just meeting one on one to have a dialog, by meeting in person, it is easiest to convey just what it is that you mean by what you say, because not only does your audience have your words to go by, they are also able to read your pitch, volume, facial expressions, and overall body language. To be most effective, it is important to prepare what ideas you would like to convey ahead of time, whether by thinking about it in advance, or better yet, write down the ideas you want to convey most, as well as a sentence or two about why you want to convey the idea.
There is a blurse in this method of communication in that it is highly personal. In the event that you have good news for someone, or wish to convey something of a positive nature, you then get to be there to see the positive effect that it has on that person. When, on the other hand, the news you have to convey is bad, or has a negative nature about it, you must be there to see the negative effect that such news has on them. One exception is that occasionally in the case of negative topics, giving them such news and having it come from a friend is a relief, and they are glad that you took the time to tell them and to be there for them as the deal with whatever the issue is.
Talking on the phone
I am not sure if this method of communication is second or third on my list of preferences. If you put a gun to my head and told me to make a choice, I would have to say that it tied for second place. Talking on the phone is beneficial in that it gives the person you are communicating with something else to go by besides just the words you are using. It is less personal than meeting in person, but it has a much more personal nature to it than does writing a letter or an email. There are a couple of exceptions to this, but I will go into this in the next method.
Some of the downsides of talking on the phone is that if you are talking to someone who as an E.Q. of a computer, they will only go by what you have said, paying no attention to pitch, volume or tone of voice. Another problem is that when on the phone during a more serious conversation, like working out problems each person is having with the other, one person tends to dominate the conversation, and when the other party has something they wish to convey, they practically have to yell in order to get the talkative person to listen. The talkative person then feels as if the other isn’t really listening, or in turn feels disrespected, and tries to talk over that person. The result is rather bad, and in a best case scenario, ends with someone hanging up on someone else, or they both start yelling at each other and the situation grows worse. Occasionally, the manage to work things out and things go well. Another downside is that if you talk on the phone a lot, your phone bill will reflect it.
Writing a letter/email
The other method of communication that ties for second place is that of written communication. I think that this one is slightly ahead of the phone in my preferred methods, the reason for this will become clear in a second, but the lead is so slight as to make no difference. It is merely less bad.
The main advantage to written communication is that when it is of a personal nature, you force the person to read all of what you have written before they respond. Or in the case of less personal things, as long as what you have to say is interesting, you can be assured that the reader will finish reading what it is that you wrote, and will continue to come back and read your writing. You effectively have a captive audience until you have finished conveying your ideas. Make sure that you keep this in mind: Such power can be used against you.
While it is usually the most impersonal method of communication, there are ways of overcoming the limits of written word. Typically, the reader can only interpret what the writer is trying to convey by the words that they use. In the case of a good writer, they can easily overcome this obstacle by using words that help to describe what they are feeling. Also at hand are the use of smileys. It is true that this is usually the most impersonal method of communicating, however, in the case of myself, I best express myself through written word. As a result of this, I can usually very easily interpret the meaning behind what someone has written, whether they are merely kidding, or if they are being serious. Not always do they use words that help give me an idea of what the meaning is. This stems from reading quite a bit as a child. Another important note is that women love to receive love notes and poetry, especially if it is unexpected.
Meeting in person
This is my most preferred method of communication. Whether it is by meeting with a large group of people and having a discussion, or just meeting one on one to have a dialog, by meeting in person, it is easiest to convey just what it is that you mean by what you say, because not only does your audience have your words to go by, they are also able to read your pitch, volume, facial expressions, and overall body language. To be most effective, it is important to prepare what ideas you would like to convey ahead of time, whether by thinking about it in advance, or better yet, write down the ideas you want to convey most, as well as a sentence or two about why you want to convey the idea.
There is a blurse in this method of communication in that it is highly personal. In the event that you have good news for someone, or wish to convey something of a positive nature, you then get to be there to see the positive effect that it has on that person. When, on the other hand, the news you have to convey is bad, or has a negative nature about it, you must be there to see the negative effect that such news has on them. One exception is that occasionally in the case of negative topics, giving them such news and having it come from a friend is a relief, and they are glad that you took the time to tell them and to be there for them as the deal with whatever the issue is.
Talking on the phone
I am not sure if this method of communication is second or third on my list of preferences. If you put a gun to my head and told me to make a choice, I would have to say that it tied for second place. Talking on the phone is beneficial in that it gives the person you are communicating with something else to go by besides just the words you are using. It is less personal than meeting in person, but it has a much more personal nature to it than does writing a letter or an email. There are a couple of exceptions to this, but I will go into this in the next method.
Some of the downsides of talking on the phone is that if you are talking to someone who as an E.Q. of a computer, they will only go by what you have said, paying no attention to pitch, volume or tone of voice. Another problem is that when on the phone during a more serious conversation, like working out problems each person is having with the other, one person tends to dominate the conversation, and when the other party has something they wish to convey, they practically have to yell in order to get the talkative person to listen. The talkative person then feels as if the other isn’t really listening, or in turn feels disrespected, and tries to talk over that person. The result is rather bad, and in a best case scenario, ends with someone hanging up on someone else, or they both start yelling at each other and the situation grows worse. Occasionally, the manage to work things out and things go well. Another downside is that if you talk on the phone a lot, your phone bill will reflect it.
Writing a letter/email
The other method of communication that ties for second place is that of written communication. I think that this one is slightly ahead of the phone in my preferred methods, the reason for this will become clear in a second, but the lead is so slight as to make no difference. It is merely less bad.
The main advantage to written communication is that when it is of a personal nature, you force the person to read all of what you have written before they respond. Or in the case of less personal things, as long as what you have to say is interesting, you can be assured that the reader will finish reading what it is that you wrote, and will continue to come back and read your writing. You effectively have a captive audience until you have finished conveying your ideas. Make sure that you keep this in mind: Such power can be used against you.
While it is usually the most impersonal method of communication, there are ways of overcoming the limits of written word. Typically, the reader can only interpret what the writer is trying to convey by the words that they use. In the case of a good writer, they can easily overcome this obstacle by using words that help to describe what they are feeling. Also at hand are the use of smileys. It is true that this is usually the most impersonal method of communicating, however, in the case of myself, I best express myself through written word. As a result of this, I can usually very easily interpret the meaning behind what someone has written, whether they are merely kidding, or if they are being serious. Not always do they use words that help give me an idea of what the meaning is. This stems from reading quite a bit as a child. Another important note is that women love to receive love notes and poetry, especially if it is unexpected.
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