Netwit2008

Awww man! I just can't catch a break on this relaxation thing, lol CC- wish GRANTED! You get hit by a freak storm, now you are a freak with a black eye! :blink: oops! I almost forgot my wish! I wish my dog's stomach would stop rumbling so loudly I keep thinking someone is sneaking up behind my computer chair! :huh:

Ok, that cracked me up! But, that's my job Fifoo, I do teach Psychology. Takes one to know one, remember, lol I know who the nutcases are around this joint... :whistling: Now Banning Fifoo for being a FI foo instead of a Foo Fighter, lol! Lotta foos around here man :unsure: :laugh:

No I think these last two paragraphs show you DO understand. You are not one prone to warm fuzzies, but the more pragmatic view. There's nothing wrong with that. The story has "feel good" elements. That's probably what it was written for, that and the lesson about doing something for someone else when it doesn't benefit you in some way, like LH was saying. But the reality is- what is encompassed in that sentence I highlighted in red and the subsequent paragraphs. That is one of my soapboxes and I'm not going to get on it tonight. BUT, if we could get to that point, then the single acts of altruism wouldn't even be necessary. It's called "unconditional acceptance" in some circles. Many people talk the talk, but don't know how to walk the walk on that one. But I chuckle, cause you are like me when watching a movie with my Mom that just doesn't make sense, or (barring fantasy films) isn't logical behavior. I always have to point it out. She says- can't you just watch the movie and accept it at face value for the enjoyment of it? Yeah sometimes, but I overthink everything, so it's hard not to point out the reality and what I think would be a more sensible solution. :wink:

Looking at AA's question under his sig, I typed in "Can you help me...." Third down after the Usher lyrics suggestions was this gem: "Can you help me unravel my latest mistake?" Wow who woulda thunk it, lol Seventh and eighth down: "Can you help me find a way to carry on again..." "Can you help me occupy my brain..." I guess this thread should have popped up for the last one! :tongue:

It's a wonderful story, true or not as you say LHammonds. It DOES speak to putting self aside for a moment and doing something nice or kind, just for the pure altruistic joy of it. What Vagrant says may also be true, but as the devoted aunt of one Autistic ten year old boy, I can say I see it differently. Instead of giving the kid a break that lulls him into perhaps a false sense of accomplishment, I offer the viewpoint that it does give him a new accomplishment. That first sentence in red says it all- Never in his life had Shay ever run that far, but he made it to first base. The experience had the potential to not only make some folks feel good, or on the flip side, remove him from the "brutal realities" of this world for a minute; but it also seemed to give him access to something he didn't even know he could do....run that far or that fast. So in the grand scheme of things, will he have harder, larger, uglier obstacles to overcome? Maybe, most do. But did he gain a new skill that day that in the future may help him break a barrier and do something else he may never have ever considered within his grasp to do? Quite possibly. I've seen it happen that way with all kinds of obstacles, mental/physical disability, racial, cultural, religious, et.al. barriers. In our own way we all have a tough row to hoe, but sometimes that one act of kindness, kismet, call it whatever, can open the door to new skills and learning we never thought possible. That's the beauty of the story to me. As Lhammonds says, it will affect each person differently with each person viewing it from behind their own unique lens of experiences. That's a good thing too, cause we need diversity and variety, even the negative kind, or we'd never learn to appreciate those things that eventually become dear to us, as individuals. So right on Lhammonds! Right on Vagrant! But mostly, right on Shay! :smile:

Ok, I missed those Idiots and Patrick videos. I did lmao, even tho Monolithic hates that, :biggrin: BAN to Thor for banning AA for bad grammar before I got a chance to, lol BAN to Monolithic for banning Slawter for being a nutcase. Takes one to know one :cool:

Night no doubt! I'm part vampire, part ninja :ninja: The beach or the mountains?

Gormonk loves to mangle words, lol!! "Pyromaniac" one who loves to set fires. So with all those hairy legs, I smell burnt hair in the mix someplace, lol! Granted CC! You get a nice steaming, rich coffee, only it's too hot and burns your tongue, so now you can't taste it :tongue: I wish for a trip to Hawaii for vacation! (especially since all my students horned in on my spa day! :confused: )

I must say, that hooters cake is perfect for a birthday party for a distinguished genius such as yourself. Sexy and cute! Is that first cake a FO3 cake? lol :tongue:

Ok, that rat cake is just kinda creepy, lol But it would turn the party out!

OOOooo! so mean! Your wish GRANTED! But your main lens is replaced by the wrong strength, so instead of seeing stars, you now see only the dust in your room! I wish for a relaxing spa day complete with massage! :happy:

Air Force, although my Marine friends would cane me! Hmmmmm........back hair or stinky feet? :unsure:

Watch it AA, I got banned for banning myself, lol And to Monolithic0117, you just made me LOL! LMAO! and ROFLMAO allllllll over again!!! BAN Monolithic for not LOLing and rolling on the floor enough! Embrace your emotions man! :tongue:

:verymad: DRATS!! My snarl and the threat of impending doom will have to do until my image posting limits reset (if they do, does anyone know about this to advise?) For now, the board will not accept any pics from me, but rest assured.... I WILL RISE AGAIN TO WREAK HAVOC and MAYHEM as soon as I'm able!!! Enjoy your reprieve while you can mortals!! :ninja:

ROFL!! I'm so sorry. I already checked the profile and you have my full, sincere apologies....BUT Ban Fifoo for using a gender confusing avatar, lol! Ban BrokenEnergy for making my shame public. Now I'm a laughing stock, lol :turned: BAN to Frost for selective banning! That's cold man, cold blooded....get it? cold...frost... :whistling: lol

BMX- more tricks and thrills! Hello Kitty or Harajuku Girls? :happy:

LOL @ ^^ That'll make it easier to read I guess! Granted MR. Fifoo! But she has worse English than you, so you're right back where you started from, lol :teehee: I wish I wasn't about to have almost 40 finals to grade! :blink: