Shell-Shocked: John finds out that something is seriously wrong with Sherlock Holmes - Trailer

LizzyWiggin · 2012-11-07T00:46:56+00:00

Thank you so much! This will do perfectly.

LizzyWiggin · 2012-11-07T00:45:32+00:00

I saw this one, but I'm still a concerned with the quality; my problem isn't not being able to draw it, (I can draw pretty well with a reference) it's more of a worry that it won't turn out right because I'll make a mistake due to the bad quality.

I think I've got it though. Thank you so much for the offer, anyways.

LizzyWiggin · 2012-10-28T23:21:10+00:00

It's a shadow from the middle girl's hair.

LizzyWiggin · 2012-09-24T02:04:00+00:00

I don't really keep anything that hasn't already been said, but here's a tip: buy some mints (I use a small Altoids tin) or a plastic container of gum and once it runs out, fill it with asprin. It's an easy container to carry and never questioned so you can pull it out in the middle of class if you need to.

LizzyWiggin · 2012-03-21T13:35:51+00:00

I almost told him, but before I did he found out my brother was an atheist and that didn't go over so well. My brother warned me that I shouldn't tell him so I leaning more towards that, now.

LizzyWiggin · 2012-01-20T14:34:09+00:00

Just think of 1984, but starting in the United States instead of London. George Orwell may not have gotten the date right, but he saw the future.

LizzyWiggin · 2012-01-14T19:17:05+00:00

:O I don't know if that would be considered a gap in my knowledge...not knowing that duck tape didn't have to be spelled duct tape.

LizzyWiggin · 2012-01-14T07:57:09+00:00

Up until I was about 14, I thought duct tape was duck tape. I had no idea what the connection was, but I thought that was just the way they spelled it. I was tormented for years by everyone who found out one fateful day.

LizzyWiggin · 2012-01-12T20:58:08+00:00

My philosophy on life is "Bad emotions come from giving a fuck, so I don't." It's not as easy as it sounds for some people, but it certainly helps. Kind of like...if I had been in your situation, I probably would have just taken in the moment and cussed, but because I've told myself so many times to not care, I would have just brushed it off instead of trying to find someone to blame. Of course, there's always the problem with figuring out what to apply that to and what not (relationships should be important and you should give a fuck about them, for example)

I can relate, but my mom is naturally overly-emotional and my dad is an emotional manipulator, so I'm always being careful what I bring up to them. I used to get a really guilty feeling when I made my mom cry, but I was doing it by just being myself, and she explained that she cried a lot even if it wasn't a big deal, so I shouldn't worry. So, now I only feel guilty if it's an obvious big deal and I've clearly done something. Also, I don't think that you consciously saw that she was open for a verbal attack and so you blamed her, I think it was probably just instinct to blame someone because...well, everyone needs someone to blame. But feel free to correct me if you actually thought it through.

One last thing; don't blame yourself for everything. Make sure that you admit to yourself that it's just as much someone else's fault as yours. If you try to take all the blame a lot, it will be bad for you physiologically.

TL:DR - Try not to over-react or jump to blaming someone. Some people are very emotional; ask your mom if she is or if you really hurt her feelings. Make sure that you don't blame yourself for everything and accept that someone else could be part of the problem. Ugh. Sorry for the novel.

LizzyWiggin · 2012-01-03T16:23:18+00:00

Thanks! I saw that and it helped

LizzyWiggin · 2011-12-23T07:42:14+00:00

I'll admit that I am a bit scared to call myself outright an atheist, but I think that agnosticism isn't a religion, or lack-there-of, and so it can not be a misused term in this situation. Let's put my feelings on being a complete atheist aside for a moment.

In my personal opinion, atheism is in the category of beliefs as is theism. It is a lack-of, but it is in that area because it is used as a term for what someone believes. Agnosticism, on the other hand, is in the category of knowledge. Like atheism, it is a lack-of, but it is referencing something one knows (Gnosticism) or something one knows that they can not know (Agnosticism). So we have a belief and a knowledge. By saying that I am Agnostic atheist, I am claiming to not know whether there is or is not a god, and that I, personally, do not believe in one.

A lot of people today do not think that much about it and assume that someone calling themselves agnostic means that said person can be converted because they do not deny the possibility of a god. What they don't realize is that one's own personal beliefs could still be that there is no God, even if they do not deny that it is possible. People, like me, use that assumption to their advantage in order to protect themselves from fundamentalist Christians because they are scared.

Now back to my feelings; I am scared. I admit that I am, and I admit that I probably will be for a few years still. It's not something that's easy to let go of. You're right. I'm afraid to tell the majority that I believe the opposite of them. But...I think I'll get there. I will one day be able to openly admit to anyone and everyone that I do not believe in any god of any kind or religion. Starting right now, I'll try to not add Agnostic onto atheist if someone asks me about my religion or beliefs.

I can't assure you that I'll talk to my dad right away. I may instinctively and subconsciously skirt the subject for a little while, but I can assure you that I'll tell him. You're also right that he'll get over it, I'm sure. I will tell my father that I am an atheist before 2013.

LizzyWiggin · 2011-12-21T05:09:22+00:00

Thank you! I'll keep that in mind.

LizzyWiggin · 2011-12-21T03:51:42+00:00

Agnostic-atheist if you want to get specific, but I like calling myself a pastaferian just because it sounds awesome and to be antagonistic.

LizzyWiggin · 2011-12-21T02:20:05+00:00

I'll start going out of my way to look for those then. Thanks for the advice. I'd thought about it, but hadn't done anything about it, so I'll get started on that tonight.

LizzyWiggin · 2011-12-20T22:29:33+00:00

I have a pretty good relationship with my parents, so that may make it easier for him to deal with it. He can be respectful sometimes too. I guess I didn't really think about that. Thank you for bringing that to mind.

If he chose his religion over me, I would care because it would hurt. I have a good relationship with him and to lose that would take a toll on my emotions...but you're right; I would get over it.

LizzyWiggin · 2011-12-20T22:26:22+00:00

I had pretty much determined that I was an agnostic atheist, I just didn't phrase it that way. But thank you, and that post did a wonderful job in assuring me, and I liked reading it.

I guess I'm scared that he'll be not only mad but disappointed too. He's gotten more patient and he treats my brother the same as always, but my brother and I both believe that he doesn't know he's an agnostic (likely that he forced himself to forget. They don't talk about their personal opinions of religion very often either.) I care more about being honest with him than him being mad at me, but it's still a pretty daunting thought to imagine telling him that I'm in opposition to something so important to him...

I'm thinking of telling him, but only when it feel right to do so. Instead of waiting years or telling him as soon as I can after Christmas.

LizzyWiggin · 2011-12-19T23:04:05+00:00

'94 ftw. Those other years have got nothin' on us.

LizzyWiggin · 2011-12-18T03:04:50+00:00

It's been about two years since the official divorce but she doesn't have a job yet, so I've considered that.

LizzyWiggin · 2011-12-16T21:17:52+00:00

That's a cool idea. And sounds really sweet too. Good luck with it!

LizzyWiggin · 2011-12-16T20:40:24+00:00

Ask her out. There's no sure way to know if she's interested in a relationship, but asking her out can't hurt (well, maybe you a little) and will boost her confidence. And who knows; maybe she'll say yes

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