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name: jennifer

golo url: tidbit.golo.com

born: 1971

gender: female

city: raleigh, nc

golo member since: December 18, 2007

about tidbit

The image above? I've entitled: A Politician's Promises 

HOCKEY PLAY OFFS! AND THE CANES ARE THERE!  WOOOOOOOOO WOOO WOOOOOOOOOOO

 

 

"Some people are like slinkies - not really good for anything, but still bring a smile to your face when you push them down a flight of stairs" - unknown

"Only I can change my life. No one can do it for me." ~Carol Burnett

It is not the business of government to make men virtuous or religious, or to preserve the fool from the consequences of his own folly. Government should be repressive no further than is necessary to secure liberty by protecting the equal rights of each from aggression on the part of others, and the moment governmental prohibitions extend beyond this line they are in danger of defeating the very ends they are intended to serve. – Henry George

 

 

The aim of public education is not to spread enlightenment at all, it is simply to reduce as many individuals as possible to the same safe level, to breed and train a standardized citizenry, to put down dissent and originality. – H L. Mencken

 

Socialism is a philosophy of failure, the creed of ignorance, and the gospel of envy, its inherent virtue is the equal sharing of misery. - Winston Churchill

Success is the ability to go from one failure to another with no loss of enthusiasm. - Winston Churchill

If you’re young and not a liberal, you haven’t got a heart.But if you’re old and not conservative, you haven’t got a brain! - allegedly Winton Churchill (though has been challenged Churchill actually said this)


Where is a UFO when you need one.....

Tidbit is actually a real nickname I earned because I have a plethera of worthless knowledge that means exactly squat. One of my co workers gave it to me when she would randomly walk by my desk and ask me silly questions to see if I had the answer and / or knew where she could find it. I also collect strange books of useless facts like "Do Fish Drink Water".

I'm very passionate about my political beliefs, but I always try to be open about other people's views. If I'm not, I'll never learn or grow or improve my own argument (evil grin).

I am a woman.. I get testy.. get over it. Sometimes I actually do bite... my bark sucks so I have to do something to make up for it.

I'm always looking for a challenge, but considering I've been wealthy (or my family was) and came from a place where most people knew my family's last name, became homeless because of my own stupidity, and had a HOST of experiences from that and then worked my own way out of my situation, I've gained an interesting perspective. It's not better or more important than anyone else's, but it is unique.

Respect my opinions and beliefs and I'll respect yours. Remember, until you've walked in the road of the situation you are discussing, do you really have an honest and true perspective? Do you really have all sides or input?

And I do respect everyone's opinion whether I agree with it or not.  The only pet peeve I have is when people won't actually THINK about things.

For example - if you are for Universal Health Care I'd like you to answer these following questions:

  • What will be the actual changes wanted to be made?
  • What will be the necessary requirements to get these changes in place
  • Who will be impacted by the requirements (what groups- persons)
  • What are the potential long term impacts on those specific groups
  • What are the expected benefits?
  • How can the benefits be achieved
  • What are the potential pit falls
  • Do the pitfalls balance the benefits
  • Is the program(s) sustainable longterm

Once you answer these questions, sit back and THEN decide if you think "Universal Government Controlled" health care is the right answer for this country.  When I do this, nothing Clinton or Obama have put forth seem to actually benefit anyone except government

If you just answer the positives and ignore the negatives - you are only thinking emotionally and selfishly. It's it not just about YOU. The entire country is affected by your actions.


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favorite music: everything but rap, blue grass and polka

favorite movies: braveheart, serenity, lord of the rings

favorite hobbies: swimming, mmorpg, kayaking

favorite tv shows: firefly, being human

favorite restaurants: vic's, mccormick & schmicks

favorite web sites: iLLwiLLPress.com, Ctl+Alt+Delete

favorite vacation spots: mountains or lakes





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Hey,haven't talked to you in a very long time.How are you doing.I stil like your profile picture :)

When self image is scarred so early on, it is a long process to heal. In time you will come to see the beautiful woman that's been desperately trying to hide so she would not be abused. You ARE an inspiration to others, you are certainly an inspiration to me. :-)

Tidbit, I wanted to congratulate you on your unbelievable weight loss accomplishment. Your self-discipline must be incredibly strong.

A while back I invented/constructed a piece of exercise equipment so I sometimes am asked to talk to people about exercise.

I don't know where you are located but wanted to let you know that Daniel from the show "The Biggest Loser" lives in Raleigh and he like you has lost about 240lbs but hasn't had the surgery yet. WRAL should do a story on both of you.

Once again I congratulate you. Best of luck in all your future endeavors.

Good afternoon! Thank you so much for stopping by the blog. I hope it is okay with you that I wrote about your ordeal. You are such an inspiration for others that I figured many would get a little spark toward lighting the flame of their own resolve through it. :-)

Good morning! Your post truly inspired me, and led me to write a post myself. Since I can only guess at what you went through during the weight loss program, please correct me if I am wrong. http://www.wral.com/golo/blogpost/6335107/#commentform Thank you so much, and keep up the awesome work!

i just read your blog from 10.29 about the body image thing. it IS very weird. advice: breathe deeply when you feel it.. the disparity.. practice anxiety reducing techniques like breathing deeply, being aware of surroundings ("grounding" and "mindfullness").. great workbook is "The Anxiety and Stress Workbook" by Eric Bourne. it has cognitive-behavioral techniques for avoiding feelings of anxiety. (blessings)

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hey there. i emailed you at the address you left on my profile, but the email bounced. did you make a typo? if not, have you got another email address i can send to?

Thanks for the friend request! :) I am really excited to hear of your loss. :) We take pride in being losers in my circle of friends, LOL... :)

Sqeek - You can do it!! It's taken me 2 years and 3 months... and I'm not done yet. If your interested I can tell you what I've done. NO fad diet here....

Oh yes, please do. I know full well that what's going to make stop the yo-yo thing is to totally change my relationship with food. Boy, that's going to be a toughie. Which is where I get the thoughts about burning my tastebuds off,,,I eat solely for taste and the warm-fuzzy feeling.

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