Xanthan's posts

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@DevilkinBoi: Goodness, I hope you don't any issues with digesting sugars etc. LOL


@GodsandPunks: You got this darlin. I am not a fan of standardized testing either. I will take the GRE soon. I find out by Friday if I for sure am being allowed to pursue my dual Masters/PhD. I am nervous as all get out. Like my anxiety is running hella high but for so many different reasons and some are positive, ya know? It just seems things are finally progressing for me, and yet topsy turvy and outta control as well.

Which leads me to today's thought for the day. Recently my life coaching business has taken off, slowly but surely, and I have spent a lot of time listening to clients, and the issue of control comes up often. We all strive to control our lives, but the truth is, life happens, and it happens on its own terms. We can control how we act, and react, but not much else. We live with this illusion of being in control when in reality, there really isn't a man behind the curtain pulling strings. Being in control quite often requires us to be vulnerable and to submit. Then and only then are we able to see the illusion for what it truly is.

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And lastly, all too often, we live life and we begin to get tired or anxious. We begin to make small compromises which is wonderful at its core. Until those compromises turn into settling. We see someone, not for who they are, but for who they could be, for who they dream to be, but not always for whom they are willing to put forth the effort to become. We end up in a lopsided relationship. We give and give and we support and build the other person up and help them to color their dreams in bright yellows and oranges and sky blue too. We animate their world and bring to life their 2d pixelated black and white images with varying shades of gray. All the while, they aren't doing the word. And we realize we have learned to love and accept a life with a half lover.



This poem hits home every single time I read it. Because we all know that half a drink will not quench our thirst, so why do we allow half lovers and half friends the opportunity to stick around and quench the thirst in our heart and soul?

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@DevilkinBoi: You got it. Any syrups or garnish? :) I am a regular Barista Von Xanthan lol

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@ziplocbaby: any time! Enjoy :)

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@ziplocbaby: One beige and One Khaki base has been sent to you via trade. Just accept the offer and I will accept it once more and all will be well. I hope that helps. :)

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@Totalanimefan: I must say I agree with many of the ideas thrown out already. Dried meat/jerky and fruits. Anything crunchy but low mess such as trail mix. I like raisins. They even have like bags of dried fruit at our dollar store down here such as strawberries, apples, pears, and bananas I believe. I am also a fan of high protein items such as protein bars but I don't like the ones with a lot of sugar in them. It kinda defeats the purpose for me. If I have a protein bar I am generally good for a few hours without needing to snack or eat etc. They do make me thirsty though. I try and stay away from chocolates or anything coated on road trips. I am anti mess lol Nuts are another item I am fond of, or just pretzels. Also, I saw capri sun mentioned, but powerade is something my son and I enjoy. Just a thought. I hope you have a safe and uneventful trip. Sounds like you have a lot of it squared away so far.

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@ziplocbaby: which base would you like? I don't mind helping you out with one :) these things are needed for sure

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@ziplocbaby: not dumb at all. Every time you post in the forums, you gain volts. Also if you go to the undercurrent, you can join a bump thread. there you can post repeatedly in order to gain volts.

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@DevilkinBoi: you got it! I'll put on the coffee as well :)

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@DevilkinBoi: come on over. I will make pancakes for you. I can do smiley faces, mickey mouse, or silver dollar. You pick which ones.

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@DevilkinBoi: sausage, scrambled eggs, and biscuits here. truthfully, i wanted sausage and cheese biscuit, the bf always wants eggs lol so i just cook it all and as early as possible because i am not about this heat lol

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@DevilkinBoi: I, too, am awake but I am cooking breakfast in bed for my special friend. And I am also working on some homework. Bleh. But all in all it is a good day so far. Just wish my headache would evict itself from my head :(

Today's Note or Lesson for the Day: Pay attention.
You become what you surround yourself with. Energies are contagious. Choose carefully; Your environment will become You. The things you own, end up owning You. Stop taking constructive criticism from people who haven't constructed anything; they abuse You.

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@vessel: that is so awesome! Cherish friends like that. So many people these days have a hard time seeing past their own noses. Seems like you have some winners and keepers. Keep me updated please.

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@DevilkinBoi: silly doggo :p


@GodsandPunks: ooh i can only imagine what goes into something like that. Looks quite um intricate? Like there's movement and overlapping of people and items all within the space and rendering both sides of the net as well.

I am truly amazed at the great work my friends produce. You all rock!

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@DevilkinBoi: get on down with your bad self my friend!