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I have just been called as the YSA Leader for our ward and I am looking for ideas and feedback on what might be fun or helpful coming from a YSA Leader on the ward level. I know how busy everyone is who is and I am thinking of using email as a way of communication with the group. I will give information of upcoming events and have considered YSA parties on a quarterly basis. What do you think?

I am so sorry to hear about your father. I have lost both of my parents to cancer in the last few years. Hugs, SF

This post had me really confused. I have been away for awhile but it didn't sound like Soulsearcher I know, well it isn't this is Soul_Searcher. You are on the right track Soul_Searcher go with the friends who treat you right. :)

You are Welcome.:) I thought of something after I wrote this post. Do your neighbors wear long sleeved shirts for the men no matter what the weather is? Do the women wear updo's and dresses just about everywhere? I have seen some people who stand out like this and I think that they are sometimes mistaken for LDS. I am LDS and I have been treated as you describe, if I speak to them I get the weirdest stares ever.

You sound like a wonderful neighbor to me. It will be interesting to see if there has been a misunderstanding somewhere. Good Luck. :)

Hello, You don't know me and I don't know you, but I can tell you first hand that this program works. If you want support in doing this join one of the HCG diet groups on yahoo. Look this program up on youtube and you will find success there as well. Good Luck.

I don't mind the rain as long as I don't have to be in it with Elphaba...she melts!!!

Pam, If you think that is good you should see her when she stands up.

Hey Everyone, According to a comment PR left on my page he doesn't feel very well liked around here. If you like him let him know with a comment on his profile. Paleriders Profile » LDS Mormon Network LOL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Welcome to the site NRA. I am with you Honor, I don't like to argue much either.

Who am I REALLY? A wolf in sheeps clothing.

HappyBirthdayBegood2!!!!!!! begood2 (26)

Pale, I can do that.

Ya, isn't it YUMMY:D

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Feel Paranoid? You Might Be Are we more paranoid? Experts think so. By Lindsay Lyon, U.S. News & World Report Your friends chuckle after you excuse yourself to use the bathroom. They must be mocking you. Your boss didn't say "hello" in the hallway—so you're about to be fired. A woman bumps into you at the store. It must be intentional. Strangers on the street are cloaking pistols; your child is destined to be kidnapped en route to school. The government is monitoring your e-mails. If your friends are kidding you about paranoia, it turns out they might not be all that far off. Daniel Freeman, a clinical psychologist at The Institute of Psychiatry, King's College London, and one of the world's leading authorities on paranoia, notes in the book Paranoia: The 21st Century Fear (Oxford University Press, 2008), that an unfounded or exaggerated distrust of others, once believed only to be a mark of severe mental illness, is actually commonly experienced by ordinary people and appears to be on the rise. Estimates suggest that 1 in 4 of us, or about a quarter of the population, is routinely plagued by paranoid thoughts, and Freeman blames the media's affinity for repeated, graphic, extreme reports of threats along with unprecedented levels of city dwelling. Paranoia rates are twice as high in urban areas as in rural ones, he says. Freeman doesn't suggest that there aren't legitimate threats in the world but that more people are struggling with assessing them accurately. When on chronic high alert, an ambiguous situation is apt to seem dangerous; a neutral intent, malignant. "Sometimes, we just get it wrong," he says. (Recall an incident in January when nine Muslims were booted from an airplane after other passengers interpreted their reportedly benign remarks suspiciously.) Freeman cites an example of the downside of overreacting in his book, co-written with his brother, writer and editor Jason Freeman. Despite the relatively low risk, parents are often so concerned with keeping their children safely away from pedophiles that they quarantine them indoors, creating a real threat to their well being. Millions of U.S. children are overweight, which puts them at risk for heart troubles, diabetes, and other serious health problems. That far outweighs the risk of kidnap. Same with terrorism, Freeman notes. Cigarette-related illness and traffic accidents kill many multiples of Americans annually of the number of lives claimed by the 9/11 attacks. "People are very edgy right now," says Dennis Combs, an assistant professor of psychology at the University of Texas-Tyler who also believes that paranoia is mounting. The economic slump doesn't help matters, he says, as people facing layoffs may be more apt to question the motives of co-workers. His own research has found paranoid thoughts to be prevalent among members of minority groups; they are more likely to feel that they're being monitored, say, when they're just trying to buy groceries. But he's also found that ordinary college students have paranoid thoughts. All the suspicions aren't likely good for us, Freeman says, referencing a study of 8,000 people across 40 U.S. states showing that areas with higher levels of mistrust had less social cohesion and higher death rates. Just a 10 percent boost in trust levels was associated with an 8 percent drop in death rates, he says. For most people, day-to-day paranoid thoughts are fleeting and easily shaken. For others, however, they become believable and begin to interfere with their lives. The effects can be visceral. Those affected can begin taking precautions against very rare events. They can be overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, depression, and emotional problems, which may erode relationships, says Combs. "We withdraw, we avoid, and we lose contact with people," Freeman explains. If every time a person is with friends, he is paranoid about what they will say when he gets up or is suspicious of what a smile means, for instance, he misses the opportunity to become engaged and becomes overly self-focused. That creates a self-fulfilling prophecy. People sense the insecurity and conclude the person's not very good company. "You get confirmation of your fears," says Freeman. But paranoia can also be protective, reminds longtime clinical psychologist Martin Harrow, a professor of psychology with the University of Illinois-Chicago's psychiatry department. Didn't get that promotion? The boss must not like women. Didn't earn an A? The instructor must harbor a grudge. Though this sort of thinking is unrealistic, some experts have theorized that a little paranoia can ward off depression in some people. "It may arise," he says, "to avoid blaming ourselves." Feel Paranoid? You Might Be - MSN Health & Fitness - Depression I came across the above article and thought it to be interesting. My sister in law and I were just talking about this last night.

happybirthdaygwen!!!!! you are still one of my favorite gals here!!!:d:d

happybirthdaycc!!!!!

Funkyfool and I went and picked up Soul from his Hotel and we all went and had a steak. We spent quite a bit of time chatting and taking more pictures. We headed for Temple Square and had a nice time there taking more pictures. It was then time to get Funky to the airport so she drove my car (like she did most of the time she was here) and we said our sad "goodbyes" to her. Gosh, it was fun having her with me and my family all loved her. Soul came back with me to my house. I picked up the kitchen some while we chatted and then went into my living room where we talked some more. It was so nice having both of them in my home. I just got back not too long ago from taking Soul to the airport. I guess I will jump back into my life and cherish the time I have spent with great friends. Elphie, thanks for adding your special spark to the time with FF we will never forget your influence.

I am okay with the group shot... The others if I am in it I want to see it first!:D:D FF says that she is okay with it as long as she doesn't look terrible. (yea yea yea)

HAPPYBIRTHDAYHONOR!!!!! I wish I would have known last night I was close enough to you to give 21 swats... DANG! I really enjoyed our photo opts last night... Taking FF and Soul out for the day then to the airport... will share with you later

Why don't you come and join us?

:nownow::nownow:

This will be one week from tonight... Oh good thing we have DVR Service.

We are still making money (what a blessing that is), but our margin has been decreased.