Honor

So sorry to hear it aruth! Pam, did I see correctly that eternalpromis516 won't be there either? I'm still planning on it.

Wait, wait, wait, wait..... this just got interesting... WHAT?! Why didn't you message me on here?! Can't say that I know exactly what you're talking about based on those hints...

Good point. Let's make sure to discuss feelings about pictures being posted from the gathering as well.

Thanks Vort! It's so fun to jump back into posting again. I sure did miss your posts.

I didn't say "Let's pass legislation that wouldn't allow anyone to get married before 25!" As I stated previously, in a rather in what I thought was a cheek way, my statement was probably impacted by my own poor judgement while in an inexperienced and naive state, BEFORE my prefrontal cortex was likely to be fully developed. I didn't come up with 25 as some arbitrary number. See the following from MIT researchers: http://hrweb.mit.edu/worklife/youngadult/brain.html "Prefrontal cortex: The most widely studied changes in young adulthood are in the prefrontal cortex, the area behind the forehead associated with planning, problem-solving, and related tasks." "According to recent findings, the human brain does not reach full maturity until at least the mid-20s. (See J. Giedd inReferences.) The specific changes that follow young adulthood are not yet well studied, but it is known that they involve increased myelination and continued adding and pruning of neurons. As a number of researchers have put it, "the rental car companies have it right." The brain isn't fully mature at 16, when we are allowed to drive, or at 18, when we are allowed to vote, or at 21, when we are allowed to drink, but closer to 25, when we are allowed to rent a car." So chill, Vort. I was half joking anyway.

She says this while we're on here, but does she forget that her mod powers won't work on me in person?..... Message me all your skype ID's....

We could Skype you in on one of our phones! The staff will love our group for sure!

I saw the reverse - white and gold when I saw it out of the corner of my eye on Facebook, but since then all I can see is blue and black. An overexposed blue and black, but still... "At least we can all agree on one thing: The people who see the dress as white are utterly, completely wrong." Doesn't this quote sound like something we'd see posted on one of these threads. I won't go into exactly who I could picture saying it, but I'm sure you might be able to guess a few... :)

I'm fine with Chinese. Would we have to split up into different tables though? Musical tables!

The acknowledgement of one another's agency has brought wonderful things to my marriage. I'd also advise not getting married until your brain is fully developed (25ish at LEAST), but that's probably just my previous experience talking.

Hear that? Bytor is gonna spring for plane tickets for all of us! You're the best!

This would be a little more realistic of Pam in that dress...

I resent the assumption that I look THAT much like a dude! I'd at LEAST shave for the occasion!

Second only to duct tape!

It has been too long! Make sure you request a male waiter so you have someone to flirt with!

Not that I'm terribly familiar with anyone but Pam anymore, but I'm considering it. :)

I can totally understand your not wanting a counselor that's LDS. If you're comfortable doing so, try asking close friends and family members. It's so hard to know what you're getting into with a therapist until you're there. We've personally had great experiences at the Healing Group in Midvale. I know that they have Therapists of several different faiths and they take a more holistic and open minded approach, which is what we were specifically looking for. Their practice is geared toward women, but I know for a fact they work with couples as well. I'm sure you know this, but never be afraid to switch therapists if one isn't meeting your needs. It's daunting but worth the effort! Good luck!

AKA, Moe can't find it on Google either.

I recall hearing something like that, but I'm unable to find the backup for it as well. I thought it had been about attending Institute, but this is the most similar thing I can find. “If you are a single college student, I ask you to make participation in institute a priority. Married students and other young adults are also welcome and encouraged to attend. Think of it. Friends will be made, the Spirit will be felt, and faith will be strengthened. I promise you that as you participate in institute and study the scriptures diligently, your power to avoid temptation and to receive direction of the Holy Ghost in all you do will be increased. Divine favor will attend those who humbly seek it. That is a promise which I leave with you.” President Thomas S. Monson (April 21, 2009)

Do you have a device that you could utilize but would rather not download content to it, or are you limited to a computer? I use the Hooplah and Overdrive apps, both of which connect to the Salt Lake County library system. I don't always find everything I'm searching for, but they have much more than just the classics, and I have found enough to keep me entertained. You can stream them through the app or temporarily download to listen offline for the duration of the "check out" time period, and they are removed from your device as soon as they are due.

You know there's a height requirement for that job, right? But hey, if you're called, I'll get you a pair of these:

That was Pam's version of "Ok people, move along. There's nothing to see here." Way to upset poster morale Suzie!

I don't believe getting a "no" answer to that question would provide what you're seeking. I'd be more concerned with how open someone is to discussing the issue of pornography (including their own personal experiences), and if/how they currently work on improving themselves in all areas of life. I'm willing to bet that the situations where pornography destroys relationships are where individuals are not willing to admit that it is a problem and/or are unwilling to try to change behavior. Saying they don't struggle with it might also mean that they haven't struggled with it yet. How someone would approach a personal temptation and their willingness to improve would be much more valuable questions to have answered. Those questions will probably be best answered through your own observations as you continue to get to know someone than by the words they speak when you ask a question.

Pretty sure those are their wedding rings....

Scraping for content, eh T? My condolences.