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chowa replied to the topic How's it gaun? in the forum Say hello!

Mon, 09 Jan 2017 05:07:03 +0000

Hangin’ in there. :)
Personally, I think this place is worth hanging out. Sometimes the boards are good, sometimes the chat is good. Sometimes both are good. Sometimes they aren’t. :)
As sites go, it’s my fave.

chowa replied to the topic Did you know .... in the forum Getting serious

Mon, 09 Jan 2017 05:03:07 +0000

I think eventually, we will likely pay it. Wondering if I could pay for an entire year up front vs. a subscription monthly?

chowa started the topic Which is the Worse? in the forum Getting serious

Sun, 08 Jan 2017 05:39:00 +0000

Is it worse for loved ones to keep back medical crises or to share them?
I have heard it on both ends of the scale from friends and loved ones saying they didn’t tell me of something because they didn’t want to upset or worry me.. to those who shared because they didn’t want to upset me if it was something serious.

What do you think? Have you…[Read more]

chowa posted an update: I heard of a few local layoffs.. I think the economy is […]

Sun, 08 Jan 2017 05:36:54 +0000

I heard of a few local layoffs.. I think the economy is dumping after Christmas. Its a weird thing, and I hope I am wrong.. but it is rare for me to hear of layoffs – these are not factory jobs or such… Hmmm..

chowa posted an update: Just. Too. Tired. at the end of each day... traffic, traffic […]

Tue, 03 Jan 2017 11:29:50 +0000

Just. Too. Tired. at the end of each day… traffic, traffic again, traffic a third time, work 7+ hours straight, hungry when I leave work, more traffic, pick up baby, more traffic again, get home, make dinner, walk dog, do chores, try to watch a movie and pass out.
Well… at least last night we built some legos together! ;)

chowa posted an update: Rang in the New Year with my loved ones, and I am virtually […]

Sun, 01 Jan 2017 05:44:48 +0000

Rang in the New Year with my loved ones, and I am virtually the last man standing. How was your New Year celebration? :)

chowa posted an update: Still not much time to get online.. all the holidays have […]

Sat, 31 Dec 2016 07:13:21 +0000

Still not much time to get online.. all the holidays have been quite demanding lately.
On the upside, though, losing weight, losing inches, and a little happier (if not more tired) every day. Hope to chat or write words in boards sometime soon… Family first! :)

chowa posted an update: 20 mins. chasing my son and a flock of preschoolers around a […]

Fri, 30 Dec 2016 01:34:07 +0000

20 mins. chasing my son and a flock of preschoolers around a massive playground, 10 mins. at the beach with feet in the sand and surf (and more chasing), a teensie frozen yogurt, and a speed shopping escapade to pick up dinner and fixings for tomorrow.
I’m beat. Too beat to even go and get water tonight. Simply…time for a glass of ale, some…[Read more]

chowa posted an update: It has been a truly wonderful and joyous Christmas! Happy […]

Mon, 26 Dec 2016 04:19:56 +0000

It has been a truly wonderful and joyous Christmas! Happy Birthday, Jesus, and thanks for celebrating it with us! How lovely a day and weekend and just life has been! Trials only satisfy on the end of them when we see all you have done with what we have been through.
Life is fabulous! Family and friends are what matters. I hope you all had a…[Read more]

chowa posted an update: I am happy, the lights are twinkling, the stars are gently […]

Sat, 24 Dec 2016 16:23:40 +0000

I am happy, the lights are twinkling, the stars are gently moving on our ceiling. The Spirit descended on our home, and everyone is happy – has been since yesterday. This night, we celebrate Jesus’ birthday, He has been so kind to share with us!
I have tried to spread joy wherever I have been.. and have a note for a few more things – and HE ins…[Read more]

chowa replied to the topic Christmas-time in the forum Chat forum one boards

Thu, 22 Dec 2016 12:40:09 +0000

Draculina,

I really don’t think it’s anyone’s business to question what you do with your household. It’s your choice how to run your household, you are the one who reaps from it. You are the one with the burden of all of the responsibilities and all of the joys. On my threads, at least, you never need feel like you have to explain yourself. Hang…[Read more]

chowa replied to the topic Christmas-time in the forum Chat forum one boards

Thu, 22 Dec 2016 12:38:13 +0000

Hi Laine1. Thank you for sharing your celebration of Yule. Happy Yule to you.

btw, I can’t resist – Christianity was around long before it came to Greece and Rome… before our saviour, it was called Judaism, and we were waiting for our saviour.

Just fyi. :)

Otherwise, my mum was a Wiccan.

chowa posted an update: Driving in the touristy Christmas-shopping craziness soon.. […]

Wed, 21 Dec 2016 00:35:19 +0000

Driving in the touristy Christmas-shopping craziness soon.. Not feeling too well.. Think someone gave me an early Christmas gift.. and it’s not a good one. It’s ok, I will get well soon. :) I hope you are each well and blessed.

chowa replied to the topic Christmas-time in the forum Chat forum one boards

Wed, 21 Dec 2016 00:33:57 +0000

My neighbor stopped me this evening and made a comment. I said, in reply, that I don’t think non-Christians should be offended at non-Christian peaceful holidays, and I don’t think that non-Christians should be offended at Christian peaceful holiday – Christmas and Easter.

When someone wishes me well, I am just thankful for the kind sentiment…[Read more]

chowa posted an update: Just got home.. spent most of the day at the urgent care […]

Tue, 20 Dec 2016 00:09:05 +0000

Just got home.. spent most of the day at the urgent care centre with my Unk. He’s ok, but he’s got some things that he’s dealing with and can really use some prayers.

chowa posted an update: Just normal activities of a day, family time, finish […]

Sun, 18 Dec 2016 13:44:54 +0000

Just normal activities of a day, family time, finish decorating the second Christmas tree outside, enjoying time at Church, and time with the family. Its going to be a busy week, and I am happy. We are all fighting colds of sorts. How are you?

chowa started the topic Christmas-time in the forum Chat forum one boards

Sun, 18 Dec 2016 13:42:53 +0000

I absolutely love Christmas, and Easter.. I used to really love St. Patrick’s Day…

Even before I became an adult and came to my own beliefs, in a non-Christian household, we had Christmas Trees, Christmas carols, and more.

We were never offended – nor were the atheists, agnostics, or even eastern religion friends my parents had by.

Are you…[Read more]

chowa started the topic The Inherent Value of Human Life in the forum Getting serious

Sun, 18 Dec 2016 13:37:54 +0000

Do you believe human life has an inherent value?

What is it? Why is it?

And a related question… why does something have to have value to be appreciated? Or to exist? Why do we, as humans, feel this need to justify the existence of… anything.. anyone?

chowa started the topic What Would a Jobless Society Look Like? in the forum Getting serious

Sun, 18 Dec 2016 13:36:14 +0000

I have read a number of growing articles about automation and the death of the jobs markets as we know them. In the U.S., we have kiosks that ring up our groceries without a person – one staffmember to fix problems for 6-8 lanes. We now have added these “kiosks” in eating establishments like Panera Bread, McDonalds, and such.

I, for one, will not…[Read more]

chowa replied to the topic Slipping standards .. in the forum Chat forum three boards

Sun, 18 Dec 2016 13:20:07 +0000

When ya’ll say pub, you mean like an American lounge, right?
If that is the case, then I would understand it not being up to snuff.

It depends on my mood whether I will send something back politely or just eat it, or just abstain. I don’t think sending food back ruins the night, if you are polite, then I think it can be done.. but if, for some…[Read more]

chowa posted an update: Seeing double from studying. I told people in my household I […]

Tue, 13 Dec 2016 02:40:15 +0000

Seeing double from studying. I told people in my household I was tied up for finals but everyone had needs right before. I need to learn to say no; you’re on your own, sometimes.
Anyway, after everything, I only had about 3 hours of study time and now my brain hurts. Coffee and water don’t help. I pray I can wake up in time to study for another…[Read more]

chowa and union_jack are now friends

Thu, 08 Dec 2016 11:56:31 +0000

chowa replied to the topic Next recession beginning. in the forum Getting serious

Thu, 08 Dec 2016 06:32:07 +0000

ChatHostUK: You think that will be soon? You think that your people can handle waiting the couple years it may take to get out of the market? I mean, isn’t it bad there, like everywhere else?

chowa replied to the topic Who's the biggest bullsh*tter on JustChat in the forum Polls

Thu, 08 Dec 2016 06:28:59 +0000

What do you mean by the term? Like a troll, namehider, or just people who lie and tell stories or … “elaborate” as the case may be?

I don’t really know people – haven’t been here that long – so I can’t vote. I was just stopping b y, actually.

chowa replied to the topic Procrastination in the forum Off topic chat

Thu, 08 Dec 2016 06:07:41 +0000

I forgot to say – — Thank you all for your insight and contributions., I have really learned a bit :)

chowa replied to the topic Procrastination in the forum Off topic chat

Thu, 08 Dec 2016 06:07:01 +0000

Oh, that’s no good, ChatHostUK. Hopefully you are wrong. I’ve never suffered with it in my life – never understood it. After the PCS though, I seem to have it more and more – ever increasing. I am hoping it will pass in due time, or is roughly situational. We will see.

On the upside, the deadlines did help and I managed to catch up in my class…[Read more]

chowa replied to the topic Trump. in the forum Off topic chat

Thu, 08 Dec 2016 06:00:42 +0000

Trump promised to buck the establishment, to fight against the elite and 1% and do what was best for Americans. bring back jobs, close borders, yada yada.
Still.. if one were to look at his appointees and his promises, they seem to follow the Republican Platform and support the elite…

I really can’t believe the 40% of Americans that voted for…[Read more]

chowa posted an update: Spent about 4 hours on homework, quizzes, and tests. Raised […]

Thu, 08 Dec 2016 05:55:03 +0000

Spent about 4 hours on homework, quizzes, and tests. Raised my overall grade by about 2 % points. This means I get to take the final exam. I am hoping I will pass it and save 2k. Wish me luck, and send good vibes and excellent prayers my way please <3

chowa posted an update: Made a quick meal for the kids, ran an errand, and now for a […]

Mon, 05 Dec 2016 23:58:22 +0000

Made a quick meal for the kids, ran an errand, and now for a little unwinding before more school work. ..:)

chowa posted an update: 4.5 hours in for Algebra tonight, and I only raised my grade […]

Mon, 05 Dec 2016 06:34:45 +0000

4.5 hours in for Algebra tonight, and I only raised my grade by 1.5%. I sure hope I can pass, but if I can’t.. well.. there is always next time. It’s so HARD to work a full-time job, manage a single-parent household, help extended family, and take a class. But I can do this! :)

chowa posted an update: Homework homework homework - Improving Grades one chapter at […]

Tue, 29 Nov 2016 11:32:55 +0000

Homework homework homework – Improving Grades one chapter at a time.. :) You don’t fail until you stop trying.

chowa replied to the topic When was the last time you... in the forum Chat forum one boards

Sat, 26 Nov 2016 05:56:09 +0000

Shut off the lights at work about 2-4 minutes early. Was getting ready to close up shop. Didn’t realize it would be a prob. Boss came in and was like, wait until exactly close. But she was cool about it and I guess I understand. :)
I just did things in the wrong sequence.

chowa replied to the topic Change The Letter !!!! in the forum Tests, quizzes and games

Sat, 26 Nov 2016 05:49:02 +0000

Sinner

chowa replied to the topic What would you say if you woke up to the person above you ? in the forum Chat forum one boards

Sat, 26 Nov 2016 05:41:56 +0000

I’d be like: “Who are you?” “What happened?” OMG!!!

chowa replied to the topic whats every one doing right now??????? in the forum Chat forum two boards

Sat, 26 Nov 2016 05:33:50 +0000

Watching “Once Upon a Time”, chatting in F1, and catching up on the boards a little..
Getting ready for bed… in a few minutes.

chowa replied to the topic Word Association in the forum Tests, quizzes and games

Sat, 26 Nov 2016 05:20:57 +0000

maneuver

chowa replied to the topic Minuscule: The Private Life of Insects in the forum Jokes and humourous links

Sat, 26 Nov 2016 05:06:21 +0000

My son is a budding etymologist. I should really look into this a bit further. :)

chowa replied to the topic Next recession beginning. in the forum Getting serious

Sat, 26 Nov 2016 04:55:13 +0000

You called that one, man. Happened in the U.S., too. They’ve spent the last 2.5 years lying and hiding that it’s a Depression here, with the numbers being higher in unemployment then ever before (they take people off the rolls that are under-employed, or who haven’t found a job in so many years that they quite looking).

And the answer in the…[Read more]

chowa replied to the topic just chat magazine - issue 2 is on its way in the forum Chat forum three boards

Sat, 26 Nov 2016 04:41:55 +0000

JustChat magazine? Really? Did anything ever come of it?

chowa replied to the topic idiots on chat in the forum Chat forum one boards

Sat, 26 Nov 2016 04:31:23 +0000

I think he is referring to the chat forum portion of this site – they are frequent and idiotic. Sometimes they threaten people, but they have learned from that behavior and now they just heckle and pick and demean and slander and get away with it.

They leave the room and return and leave and return. Perhaps a cooling off period after doing…[Read more]

chowa replied to the topic idiots on chat in the forum Chat forum one boards

Sat, 26 Nov 2016 04:28:45 +0000

A cup or two of coffee costs $5/mo. Why not help someone host something which serves as entertainment or a social service?

To me, $5 isn’t much. I realize for me it’s more on account of the low dollar, but that is ok. There isn’t much one can get for that amount these days. I eat out one time and it costs more.

That being said, i wish I could…[Read more]

chowa replied to the topic Whats important right now in the forum Chat forum one boards

Sat, 26 Nov 2016 04:01:48 +0000

For me.. it’s about to be finals.. now that some holidays are passed. Then, the Christmas holiday and my kid’s big birthday and the New Year. Then, I suppose.. it will be Trump’s presidency.
For the last month it’s been getting used to the new job. Feeling pretty great about it now.

chowa commented on the post, Combating spammers, scrollers (and bringing forum three back)

Sat, 26 Nov 2016 04:00:10 +0000

These are excellent! Especially with wordy people like me. :)

Buttt…… and I know you devote a lot of time, effort, and energy into this site, which is nice… but
It would be good to be able to keep […]

chowa replied to the topic What made you smile today? in the forum Chat forum three boards

Sat, 26 Nov 2016 03:38:51 +0000

Playing frisbee in the courtyard with my little guy (5). He really made me run for it ;) Got a good arm – that one ;) :yes:

chowa replied to the topic hello!=) in the forum Say hello!

Sat, 26 Nov 2016 03:30:37 +0000

Hi. Welcome to JC. :)

chowa replied to the topic Music Thread in the forum Chat forum three boards

Fri, 25 Nov 2016 16:55:03 +0000

Kent f OBE. User: JUSTNOTHING asked me to tell you that the video from 29 August 2014 5:48PM doesn’t work. I am relaying the message. :good:

chowa replied to the topic Music Thread in the forum Chat forum three boards

Fri, 25 Nov 2016 16:47:21 +0000

Hi Kent f Ob.
Your post doesn’t show up from August 2014. The video doesn’t exist anymore. Can you please tell me what it was?

Thanks.
Chowa

chowa posted an update: Baby is mostly healthy.. the rest of us fighting ever so […]

Thu, 24 Nov 2016 18:23:07 +0000

Baby is mostly healthy.. the rest of us fighting ever so slight cold so life is good. My boss gave us flowers and a bottle of wine each saying thank you for making her life easier. Finals are coming.
Today I have the roast stuffed turkey in the oven and will prepare rest of the dinner shortly. :)

chowa replied to the topic Procrastination in the forum Off topic chat

Thu, 24 Nov 2016 18:19:48 +0000

I am wondering – did I just miss it or did you each always have a problem with procrastination or did you slowly evolve to procrastinate? I have never been one to procrastinate in ANY AREA of my life before the last year.. as it has steadily increased..

I really don’t think it’s because I’m so busy, but perhaps..

chowa replied to the topic Procrastination in the forum Off topic chat

Thu, 24 Nov 2016 18:18:39 +0000

Yeah, that sounds a lit more in depth to what Martin was saying, and I do find this to be what I have been experiencing lately.

Yeah, I have only since your post realized that quiet time is something to be relished.. and when you have rising deadlines in work and/or school.. the best thing you can do is find that quiet time at NON TIRED times.…

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