where is everybody from?

[Raiden936]

I'm from Seattle, WA.....20m....college student...

[MrsMoe]

ASL! ha ha ha :lol:



I'm originally from Florida - lived there for *counts....* 26 years. Then I got hitched to a Canadian and moved here because his career was better than mine. I'm 28 now and starting to feel really old. Feeling old sucks. What Iw ould give to be 20 again, and make different life choices... oh man...

[Evil_Mage_Ra]

23-year-old male, living in Ann Arbor, MI. Currently a graduate student in chemistry.

To MrsMoe: What I wouldn't give to be a little older! Like Rodney Dangerfield, early twenty-somethings "never get no respect". Just today, I saw an article calling us the "Entitlement Generation", 'cause we're all spoiled brats. Aargh!

[Aristarchus]

I grew up in Chandler, AZ, but now live in Seattle, WA as a college student at UW. 20, male, studying biochemistry for premed (possibly alternative).

I must say that growing up in AZ hardwired me to love every drop of rain. Now, in Seattle, I get plenty of it and among many who have had enough of it I keep enjoying it. Some people equate "nice day" with "sunny day", but I find overcast to be precious (even after 30 days straight) and sunny days to be nostalgic (what a great mental "trick"). It is perhaps the greatest location transition in the US. ;)

[Nicole]

I'm Canadian buy I've been living in South Korea on and off for the past 7 years.

To MrsMoe: Honey, 28 isn't old. Age is something that doesn't matter, unless you are a cheese. Besides, who said older was bad.

"Many people think old age is a disease, something to be thwarted if possible. But someone has said that if any period is a disease, it is youth. Age is recovering from it."
--T. C. Myers

[Philboid Studge]

I'm 28 now and starting to feel really old.
I read a sentence like that and start to feel really desiccated.

[ocmpoma]

"Age is something that doesn't matter, unless you are a cheese."

Or wine.
Although bad cheese and bad wine won't be helped by aging, and good cheese and good wine are still good no matter what their ages.

[HMS Beagle]

To quote a friend and colleague, "I'm one of millions of born New Yorkers who weren't born here."

[Rhinoqulous]

From Little Falls, MN, the home of the famous Nazi, Charles Limburg (it really pisses people off when I bring that up back home). Lived all over the place, went to school here and there picking up knowledge in philosophy and film, and got screwed working on a nature DVD project (there's nothing like your first lawsuit). Right now I live in Fargo, ND, working at a small film distribution company, but considering either going back to school or going to S. Korea to teach philosophy at a private school.

Rhinoq

[schemanista]

ASL! ha ha ha :lol:



I'm originally from Florida - lived there for *counts....* 26 years. Then I got hitched to a Canadian and moved here because his career was better than mine. I'm 28 now and starting to feel really old. Feeling old sucks. What Iw ould give to be 20 again, and make different life choices... oh man...
You're feeling old at 28?

Don't ever have a child. I went from feeling 33 to 45 in just two short years.

I'm from Toronto, btw. Nice to see another Hip fan.

[MrsMoe]

ASL! ha ha ha :lol:



I'm originally from Florida - lived there for *counts....* 26 years. Then I got hitched to a Canadian and moved here because his career was better than mine. I'm 28 now and starting to feel really old. Feeling old sucks. What Iw ould give to be 20 again, and make different life choices... oh man...
You're feeling old at 28?

Don't ever have a child. I went from feeling 33 to 45 in just two short years.

I'm from Toronto, btw. Nice to see another Hip fan.
I'm in Hamilton - husband is in TO right now at work... so we are close huh? :)

And I have a kid - she is 7 -and one on the way - hence my feeling so old... I've also been divorced, and let me tell you, nothing ages you the way a divorce does. So, you have a little one? Boy or girl?

As far as the Hip - we try not to ever miss a concert. I also go to see Gord's solo act before in Buffalo - it was really cool. Love his solo work (Coke Machine Glow and Battle of the Nudes.)

[RedRob]

To quote a friend and colleague, "I'm one of millions of born New Yorkers who weren't born here."
Same here.
However, I've lived in NY for 12 years and I'm a 24-year-old male with a computer science degree currently getting a masters degree in IT Management.

[Tenspace]

Destin, Florida... the Redneck Riveria, home of the $10 BBQ sandwich and Cajun Sushi (Crawfish), sandwiched between two big military bases, been here five years since escaping from Alabama.

Tenspace

[schemanista]

I'm in Hamilton - husband is in TO right now at work... so we are close huh? :)
Wow, that is close.

And I have a kid - she is 7 -and one on the way - hence my feeling so old... I've also been divorced, and let me tell you, nothing ages you the way a divorce does. So, you have a little one? Boy or girl?
I have a daughter. Here (http://www.marshmallowcheeks.blogspot.com) she is. Part of me is sooo looking forward to having a 7-year-old. Another part of me is totally freaked out that we're not going to need the Diaper Genie that much longer. Congrats on your pregnancy. No wonder you feel old!

As far as the Hip - we try not to ever miss a concert. I also go to see Gord's solo act before in Buffalo - it was really cool. Love his solo work (Coke Machine Glow and Battle of the Nudes.)
Alas, I haven't been able to catch the Hip since '93. But all of their albums fit neatly on my iPod Shuffle so I really can have "My Music at Work".

Keeps me from going postal, anyway!

[PanAtheist]

I am in Surrey, in South East England.

And I am looking at buying my first home, and that means moving somewhere a lot cheaper.
Anyone have any recommendations?

I am young(ish), free, and single, and could go anywhere at all!

[Tenspace]

I am in Surrey, in South East England.

And I am looking at buying my first home, and that means moving somewhere a lot cheaper.
Anyone have any recommendations?

I am young(ish), free, and single, and could go anywhere at all!
I hear South Alabama is cheap.. you can get a three bedroom house for less than 50,000 UKP. :)

http://ravingatheist.com/forum/img/uploads/JordanHome.jpg


Ten

[PanAtheist]

:d :d

(The Smilies don't seem to be working!! So here is a smile :-)

[Paradox]

I am in Surrey, in South East England.

And I am looking at buying my first home, and that means moving somewhere a lot cheaper.
Anyone have any recommendations?

I am young(ish), free, and single, and could go anywhere at all!
http://sacrificialnewt.com/images/rnmotorhome.jpg
heres a nice cheap place for the young(ish), free and single (especially if you want to stay single)

[Tenspace]

Pan, are you thinking about leaving England? What are your skills?

Ten

[WITHTEETH]

My name is Stephen
Ann Arbor, Michigan
23 Years old
College student

[Nicole]

From Little Falls, MN, the home of the famous Nazi, Charles Limburg (it really pisses people off when I bring that up back home). Lived all over the place, went to school here and there picking up knowledge in philosophy and film, and got screwed working on a nature DVD project (there's nothing like your first lawsuit). Right now I live in Fargo, ND, working at a small film distribution company, but considering either going back to school or going to S. Korea to teach philosophy at a private school.

Rhinoq
Rhinoq; if you've never been to South Korea, give me a shout before you take a job. Things are not quite what they seem here. I might be able to help you out a little.

MrsMoe; congratulations on your baby!

[Metman07]

I'm 20 and I'm a college student at Va Tech, but I'm from NJ. I'm majoring in biology. I hope to go to med school after my junior year.

[MrsMoe]

I'm in Hamilton - husband is in TO right now at work... so we are close huh? :)
Wow, that is close.

I have a daughter. Here (http://www.marshmallowcheeks.blogspot.com) she is. Part of me is sooo looking forward to having a 7-year-old. Another part of me is totally freaked out that we're not going to need the Diaper Genie that much longer. Congrats on your pregnancy. No wonder you feel old!

Alas, I haven't been able to catch the Hip since '93. But all of their albums fit neatly on my iPod Shuffle so I really can have "My Music at Work".

Keeps me from going postal, anyway!
She is adorable, I love the curls! :D Here are pics of Emma http://blogs.salon.com/0001691/images/salon/ETS_pics_1/stuff/

And shame on you for missing Hip concerts! *shakes finger around* :P


MrsMoe; congratulations on your baby!
thanks :cool:

[BuzzKill]

Seattle. My name is Jason and I'm a 20 year old college student studying political science.

[ghoulslime]

I’m from Preston, Idaho. Napoleon Dynamite’s high school was MY high school. In fact, his locker was mine.

I’ve lived almost my entire adult life in other countries.

At the moment I am in Los Angeles, though I doubt my Viking inclinations will allow me to stay very long.

What’s all of this complaining about age? I’m 44 and feel 16. It’s all in your heads, kids. Keep your body fit and your mind sharp – you’ll never get old.

[ghoulslime]

From Little Falls, MN, the home of the famous Nazi, Charles Limburg (it really pisses people off when I bring that up back home). Lived all over the place, went to school here and there picking up knowledge in philosophy and film, and got screwed working on a nature DVD project (there's nothing like your first lawsuit). Right now I live in Fargo, ND, working at a small film distribution company, but considering either going back to school or going to S. Korea to teach philosophy at a private school.

Rhinoq
Rhinoq; if you've never been to South Korea, give me a shout before you take a job. Things are not quite what they seem here. I might be able to help you out a little.

MrsMoe; congratulations on your baby!
Good advice. You might throw a couple of questions Slime's way. I spent 12 years there.

[MrsMoe]

Good advice. You might throw a couple of questions Slime's way. I spent 12 years there.
Ok, career path... go back to college - and take 4 years OR try to start your own business. :/

[ghoulslime]

Good advice. You might throw a couple of questions Slime's way. I spent 12 years there.
Ok, career path... go back to college - and take 4 years OR try to start your own business. :/
??? You lost me. Is this advice to Rhinoqulous or to Slime? Slime is totally over-educated as it is - no more brain cells left to hold anything...all 17 brain cells filled...well, 16...I keep one available to remember where my car keys are.

[LogicMan]

How many people here have worked or are considering working abroad?

ghoulslime, ever been to Thailand?

[MrsMoe]

Good advice. You might throw a couple of questions Slime's way. I spent 12 years there.
Ok, career path... go back to college - and take 4 years OR try to start your own business. :/
??? You lost me. Is this advice to Rhinoqulous or to Slime? Slime is totally over-educated as it is - no more brain cells left to hold anything...all 17 brain cells filled...well, 16...I keep one available to remember where my car keys are.
whoever wants to answer it, although I still plan on goingto college regardless... but if I do, I know I may likely never open my business :)

[Nicole]

I have been living in South Korea on and off for ten years. I've also done a little work in a few other places.

As for being over educated, all those years of university didn't help me much until I left North America. Too much competetion and too many loans to pay back.

[calpurnpiso]

Nicole.

Awesome!! I sure hope you studied their culture, religion, history ad nauseam... What an enviable experience. But all experiences are enviable, since they bring so much knowledge..:)

[calpurnpiso]

I was born in B/quilla Colombia, a Christ-psychosis (catholic strain) infected nation, attended a strongly infected all men Christ-psychosis High School, traveled all over the world ( father was an embasador, learned French), Mother is German so I learned the language, grandmother Italian with Alberto Giacometti genes, ( learned the language), learned Latin at school ( mandatory), then other languages besides the mother language Spanish. Wanted to be a proffessional student but parents cutted off my money supply, so I only have 7 Universtity degrees. I end up in Arizona, and since this is the healthiest place on earth for me ( at LXIII I never get sick and feel and look 20 years younger--of course being Christ-psychosis free, it helps) I made my home here. Always Blue skies, no humidity, it seldom rains, benefit of all type of climates, awesome great hole in the ground ( Grand Canyon), nice fauna, and nice people..thought the Christ-psychosis strain of Mormonism is always noticed....poor people. :)

I begun recovering from the Christ-psychosis mental illness when I started to ask questions, do research and get educated and travel at twenty years of age. I feel so sorry about people infected with the illness. it is awful. People will not KNOW true happiness till they have free themselves from Religious-psychosis. The most destructive invisible mental illness that dares not to speak its name....:)

[ghoulslime]

How many people here have worked or are considering working abroad?

ghoulslime, ever been to Thailand?
Yes. Thais are unbelievably friendly people. Forget all the media bullshit about how terrible the nasty Thai sex trade is. It is hyped up horseshit meant to shock Christian westerners into buying magazines and tuning in to news reports. Is there a vibrant sex industry? Yes. Is it all there is to Thailand? Hell no! Thailand is a wonderful place to experience. I can promise you memories that will last forever. As far as work goes; don’t expect to become rich working there. You can make a very comfortable living by Thai standards. You should not expect to bring your earnings back to Beverley Hills and buy a house.

If you have any particular questions, fire away.


:)

[snap crafter]

Nicole.

Awesome!! I sure hope you studied their culture, religion, history ad nauseam... What an enviable experience. But all experiences are enviable, since they bring so much knowledge..:)
Holy shiznizzle, I agree with you cal. In between your ranting you'll say something worthwhile every so often.

[ghoulslime]

Ok, career path... go back to college - and take 4 years OR try to start your own business. :/
??? You lost me. Is this advice to Rhinoqulous or to Slime? Slime is totally over-educated as it is - no more brain cells left to hold anything...all 17 brain cells filled...well, 16...I keep one available to remember where my car keys are.
whoever wants to answer it, although I still plan on goingto college regardless... but if I do, I know I may likely never open my business :)
Why not do both? Hedge your bets! It never hurts to have a college degree. I would strongly recommend something marketable. North America is projected to have a shortage of medical personnel in the next few decades. Anything related to medicine is a pretty good bet. (You don’t have to think brain surgeon. Nurses and hospital administrators make excellent wages) As far as business goes; it’s hard to get a Microsoft going, but a small to moderate-sized business is not an unrealistic goal.

You are still a young lady. Family or not, you have many possibilities. Don’t sell yourself short. Choose a battle and start fighting it. Whether you choose school or business or both, the most important thing is that you choose SOMETHING and DO IT!

[Nicole]

Nicole.

Awesome!! I sure hope you studied their culture, religion, history ad nauseam... What an enviable experience. But all experiences are enviable, since they bring so much knowledge..:)
I pretty much went native my first couple of years and studied things from the inside. After a bit it wore off and I reverted back to being a Canadian again but I can still slide back into the perspective occasionally. Korean culture is kinda ripped apart due to the Japanese occupation and I got more understanding of where they come from when I traveled in China than living in Korea. Most koreans know very little about their own culture besides the food and the text book dates that they memorize. (Do you agree Ghoulslime?)

These days I take more pleasure in studying for up coming vacations as my job gives me quite a bit of time off. I'm considering a road trip through the southern US for the next one (Before atheists aren't allowed in anymore) as I've pretty much seen all of Asia that I'm interested in.

It sounds like you've done a lot of traveling yourself. What was your favorite place? Any recomendations? Gotta ask if you were serious about all the degrees and what they might be in. I worked my way through University so I really envy you your chance to get that much education.

[Revmonkeyboy]

J. Shane Whitaker
38, male
Indianapolis Indiana AKA "the bible belt, around my throat"

This is my first post here because I just joined. I am glad that unbelievers have somewhere to discuss topics. I have never met another atheist in person. We are rare in this area. Perhaps I have met one and just didn't know it. I was raised baptist and spent 2 1/2 years in a Christian School/brainwashing institute. I began the journey towards atheism when I got detention for asking questions.

revmonkeyboy

[ghoulslime]

Most koreans know very little about their own culture besides the food and the text book dates that they memorize. (Do you agree Ghoulslime?)
Totally. They always ask me.

[LogicMan]

I began the journey towards atheism when I got detention for asking questions.

revmonkeyboy
ASKING QUESTIONS!!!......ASKING QUESTIONS!!!......Crucify him!!!

Sorry couldn't resist. If they could just stop us malcontents from asking questions they could have their dream of religious automatons. ;)

Thanks for the info Slime. I kind of figured a lot of the stories were BS after reading some websites put up by Thai students and business men. Also if the local Thai restaurants where I live are any indication, Thai food is the best on the planet! (personal opinion)


Here however is a more direct quetion for anyone here. Where I live you really need some sort of connections to get anywhere in business. As a hermit this makes for more work on my part. My problem is that I can not stand to be anything but professional when doing work. I do not care how someone's weekend went or what the local sport team did. This small talk seems to be the life bond with other people. My lack of participation in such talk makes people think I am unfriendly.
So those of you who have worked abroad; Are other cultures the same in this respect or am I just some sort of real life Vulcan :|

[ghoulslime]

I'm 28 now and starting to feel really old.
I read a sentence like that and start to feel really desiccated.
What should really make you feel desiccated is knowing that Ghoulslime just surpassed you in his number of posts! Yeah! You feel that in there? Thrusting and releasing! Thrusting and releasing! :P

[whoneedscience]

I'm 28 now and starting to feel really old.
I read a sentence like that and start to feel really desiccated.
What should really make you feel desiccated is knowing that Ghoulslime just surpassed you in his number of posts! Yeah! You feel that in there? Thrusting and releasing! Thrusting and releasing! :P
And all quality posts, too :lol:

[whoneedscience]

Here however is a more direct quetion for anyone here. Where I live you really need some sort of connections to get anywhere in business. As a hermit this makes for more work on my part. My problem is that I can not stand to be anything but professional when doing work. I do not care how someone's weekend went or what the local sport team did. This small talk seems to be the life bond with other people. My lack of participation in such talk makes people think I am unfriendly.
So those of you who have worked abroad; Are other cultures the same in this respect or am I just some sort of real life Vulcan :|
I often have the same problem. People seem to think from my appearance and mannerisms that I'm cold and strict. Humor helps though. It just makes it that much funnier when someone expects me to be serious all the time.

The only problem I see is that quite a few people are just so thick that they don't understand sarcasm when it bites them in the ass.:mad:

Unfortunately, though, I think that gossip is universally human. The only thing I can suggest is move to a bigger company/town/school. Of course, I don't know how populous it is where you are, but I think the the more people, the more different kinds there are and the less people like to gossip (makes it harder to care about how other people behave when you see thousands a day instead of tens). Or, if you don't like someone you meet, you could always find more in a big town or city.

That at least covers the personal. Business connections are an entirely different beast, although I did hear that in Japan they have a designated time for applying for jobs, and everyone just scrambles for them. Crazy system if you ask me, but it might make it easier to get in on pure ability. Anyone else hear of this?

You could always try doing sexual favors for the executives.;)

[MrsMoe]

I have been living in South Korea on and off for ten years. I've also done a little work in a few other places.

As for being over educated, all those years of university didn't help me much until I left North America. Too much competetion and too many loans to pay back.
very cool

[Nicole]

Revmonkeyboy wrote:

This is my first post here because I just joined. I am glad that unbelievers have somewhere to discuss topics. I have never met another atheist in person. We are rare in this area. Perhaps I have met one and just didn't know it. I was raised baptist and spent 2 1/2 years in a Christian School/brainwashing institute. I began the journey towards atheism when I got detention for asking questions.

revmonkeyboy
Welcome to the site. Glad you've found a safe haven. I would suggest moving to get out of the bible belt but from what I'm hearing, the belt has turned into an overcoat...that scary kind that flashers wear.

Longicman wrote:
Here however is a more direct quetion for anyone here. Where I live you really need some sort of connections to get anywhere in business. As a hermit this makes for more work on my part. My problem is that I can not stand to be anything but professional when doing work. I do not care how someone's weekend went or what the local sport team did. This small talk seems to be the life bond with other people. My lack of participation in such talk makes people think I am unfriendly.
So those of you who have worked abroad; Are other cultures the same in this respect or am I just some sort of real life Vulcan
First of all, 'live long and prosper'. Secondly, I really don't think there is any place on earth where everyone doesn't want to know your business and to tell you theirs. Living outside your own culture makes it even worse because you become like an exotic zoo animal that should be watched for strange mating habbits or abherant behavior. Perhaps a change of career to something a little more suitable for your personality...hell, start your own damn company and then you can talk or not talk to anyone you like.

[GodlessHeathen]

J. Shane Whitaker
38, male
Indianapolis Indiana AKA "the bible belt, around my throat"

This is my first post here because I just joined. I am glad that unbelievers have somewhere to discuss topics. I have never met another atheist in person. We are rare in this area. Perhaps I have met one and just didn't know it. I was raised baptist and spent 2 1/2 years in a Christian School/brainwashing institute. I began the journey towards atheism when I got detention for asking questions.

revmonkeyboy
Not as rare as you might think. . .

36, Male
Kokomo, IN

[LogicMan]

First of all, 'live long and prosper'. Secondly, I really don't think there is any place on earth where everyone doesn't want to know your business and to tell you theirs.
:(

Living outside your own culture makes it even worse because you become like an exotic zoo animal that should be watched for strange mating habbits or abherant behavior.
So my crotchless godzilla suit probably won't go over well

Perhaps a change of career to something a little more suitable for your personality...hell, start your own damn company and then you can talk or not talk to anyone you like.
Been there and done that. I am affraid it is no escape. Customers definitely require smoozing (though I guess that depends on the business) but there was always the option of dropping a client.

You could always try doing sexual favors for the executives.;)
I don't suppose this executive looks like ..oh say Halle Berry :)

[James]

I am in North Yourkshire, in the North of England no less...no more either. :D

[schemanista]

She is adorable, I love the curls! :D Here are pics of Emma http://blogs.salon.com/0001691/images/salon/ETS_pics_1/stuff/
Well that apple didn't fall too far from the tree. You certainly don't look 28, if that means anything to you. Congrats on the ultrasound and on the baby girl.

And shame on you for missing Hip concerts! *shakes finger around* :P
Well I hope they've been better than their Live-8 performance. Gord sucked! I was completely dismayed.

It was a far cry from the band I saw at the Horseshoe Tavern, 1992. That concert changed my life.

[ghoulslime]

So my crotchless godzilla suit probably won't go over well
You'd be right at home in Hollywood. Come on, baby! Let's go!

[thomas]

How many people here have worked or are considering working abroad?
I live and work abroad. I'm a UK ex-pat living in the US. I also travel a lot throughout Asia. Just to keep up the S. Korea theme, I spent 1 week a month there for about 18 months recently. I also travel to Malaysia, Taiwan and Japan reasonably regularly. Got to keep that flood of cheap consumer goods flowing into America !

[Another brick in the wall]

I live in West Virginia. Bush gave a speech at my college recently. If I didn't have a job, I would have tried to pie him in the face.

[ghoulslime]

I live in West Virginia. Bush gave a speech at my college recently. If I didn't have a job, I would have tried to pie him in the face.
Cow pie?

[MrsMoe]

Well I hope they've been better than their Live-8 performance. Gord sucked! I was completely dismayed.

It was a far cry from the band I saw at the Horseshoe Tavern, 1992. That concert changed my life.
I know. I was shocked! I was like WTF man? They haev always blown me away live... and that performance was pitiful. Maybe it was the sound equipment or something. :/

[LogicMan]

So my crotchless godzilla suit probably won't go over well
You'd be right at home in Hollywood. Come on, baby! Let's go!
Would I be mobbed by a bunch of Godzilla groupies in skimpy bikinis? :):D:P:cool:

Actually just tell me there is logical scientifically minded women there and I am on my way because there certainly isn't any here, or maybe I will play it safe and become a long haul truck driver and be as complete a hermit as possible. I am starting to think it is as close as you can come to zero hypocracy and stupidity...social interaction. :/

Hmm that last part was a bit grim. I was exposed to enormous doses of hypocracy in the last few years. I believe I have 3rd degree burns. :D

http://ravingatheist.com/forum/img/uploads/godzilla008.jpg

[ghoulslime]

I believe I have 3rd degree burns. :D

http://ravingatheist.com/forum/img/uploads/godzilla008.jpg
You rub your Godzilla lizard up against thong babes like that too long and you'll have them in places you thought you couldn't.

[Nicole]

Actually just tell me there is logical scientifically minded women there and I am on my way because there certainly isn't any here, or maybe I will play it safe and become a long haul truck driver and be as complete a hermit as possible. I am starting to think it is as close as you can come to zero hypocracy and stupidity...social interaction. :/
I'm thinking that the stupid drivers would eventually do you in if you went for the long haul trucking job. Get a dog, they're never hypocritical.

[LogicMan]

I'm thinking that the stupid drivers would eventually do you in if you went for the long haul trucking job.
Intellectually bore me to death? Or are we talking physical?...:lol:

Get a dog, they're never hypocritical.
See here is where the bad influence of someone like GhoulSlime comes into play. My initial reaction to this is to make a very perverse comment about this.
But I shall refrain..:rolleyes:

"You rub your Godzilla lizard up against thong babes like that too long and you'll have them in places you thought you couldn't."
:lol::lol:

This pic is for you Slime (a yellow fever fix wahoo!)

http://ravingatheist.com/forum/img/uploads/dragondancefull%20%283%29.jpg