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Post by Leilani Sunblade on Jan 8, 2016 16:14:04 GMT
Permit test is easy. Study the driver's manual, know the signs, and have a decent amount of common sense and you'll do fine. It's after you get the permit that the hard stuff starts.
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Post by NightBlade on Jan 8, 2016 16:20:42 GMT
I personally despise driving, but it is unfortunately necessary to hang out with everybody :/
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Post by Leilani Sunblade on Jan 8, 2016 16:36:00 GMT
I personally despise driving, but it is unfortunately necessary to hang out with everybody :/ I hate it too . . . Especially now that we got rid of the van (which I learned to drive on). One of the few reasons I'm glad I don't have much of a social life- I can generally get someone else (read: parents) to take me where I need to be.
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Post by CNGoodhue on Jan 8, 2016 16:53:23 GMT
Yeah, different states. Hmm. I think I have almost everything down except for all the "x causes license to be revoked, y causes driving suspension for xyz months". I hate those so much xD
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Post by Aviar Goldeneagle on Jan 8, 2016 17:49:54 GMT
Here in NZ I found it fairly easy to get my learners licence after doing a whole bunch of practice questions. Don't know how different it is from where you live though.
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Post by Elytra on Jan 9, 2016 1:34:32 GMT
I love driving. It's so fun. And I'm a underage driver. I haven't driven on the roads though.
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Post by NightBlade on Jan 9, 2016 1:41:19 GMT
Heh. Try interstate 80 junctions. x__x
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Post by Angel on Jan 9, 2016 3:00:34 GMT
I love driving. It's so fun. And I'm a underage driver. I haven't driven on the roads though. Finally!!! Driving is one of the reasons I couldn't wait to grow up. Its AWESOME!!!!!!!!
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Post by Ellron Silvertree on Jan 11, 2016 2:05:02 GMT
My permit test was literally a cakewalk. I mean, granted it was at the end of Driver's Ed and we basically went over all the questions ahead of time, but if you've learned anything about your state's driving laws(or taken driver's ed), then you should be totally fine.
As for the other thing... Well, it really depends on whether you're acting clingy. But no, starting conversations generally doesn't appear clingy in my experience. But like the others said, if it's something that's really bothering you then it isn't a bad idea to ask. It also depends on how you're starting conversations. If you have something you want to share and you open up with that, it usually works out. Going "Hey, what's up?" is a toss up, because if you have nothing to talk about your only hope is that they're doing something rather interesting. Otherwise it usually flops and the conversation goes nowhere :P
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Post by CNGoodhue on Jan 11, 2016 4:26:15 GMT
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Post by Kirenyth Fireblade on Jan 15, 2016 0:21:40 GMT
I'm trying to figure something out, and I've been trying to do research on it. My parents, especially my dad, harshly limit my time playing video games, worried that it will harm my brain or turn me into an antisocial freak, and my dad says it's just plain wrong. I'm trying to search the scriptures and find answers for myself. anyone have any input for this?
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Post by Aviar Goldeneagle on Jan 15, 2016 1:10:40 GMT
Kirenyth Fireblade: Well if you're searching the Scriptures, I don't think you'll find anything about video games. You will find "Honour your father and mother" though. I'd suggest asking your dad why he thinks it will do what he's worried it will do. Has he noticed any change in you due to playing video games? Have you noticed any change in yourself? Can you reach some sort of compromise? But if you're looking for answers in Scripture then I'd suggest going with honour your father and mother because they'll only be wanting what's best for you.
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Post by CNGoodhue on Jan 15, 2016 1:57:29 GMT
I'm trying to figure something out, and I've been trying to do research on it. My parents, especially my dad, harshly limit my time playing video games, worried that it will harm my brain or turn me into an antisocial freak, and my dad says it's just plain wrong. I'm trying to search the scriptures and find answers for myself. anyone have any input for this? Before I say anything, I'm just going to state that I'm not trying to say that your parents are wrong. They're only doing what they think is best for you and you should respect that. However, I honestly do not think that video games hurt your brain. I mean, if you sit there for hours and hours on end your eyes are guaranteed to hurt or you'll have at least a slight headache. I speak from experience haha. But playing an hour or so doesn't have an effect on me. Also I'm 99.9% positive that video games don't turn you into an anti-social freak. Not socializing turns you into an anti-social freak. And people also like to throw the whole "violent video games cause violent behavior" thing around. Idk what kind of studies they've done, but it really depends on the user. The majority of the video games I play are violent/FPS games and I can assure you that I don't feel like going and shooting up a school afterwards lol. But how "harshly" are they limiting your gaming time? My parents don't care how long I stay on at night, but they don't like it when I sit there for hours in the day instead of doing something useful, which I can understand. xD
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Post by WookieeElf on Jan 15, 2016 2:13:49 GMT
I rarely play video games now, since I've been busy with work, school and chores (*cough*and the UG*cough*). And, honestly, the only problem my mom had with it is that I couldn't shut up about it. XP And the ones I played I contribute to my advanced multi-tasking skills and my ability to keep an eye over everyone if we're in a big group. But yes, Aviar put it wisely: Honor your Father and Mother.
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Post by NightBlade on Jan 15, 2016 4:11:16 GMT
If violent games make you violent, do tycoon games make you rich? BUt yeah what Wookiee said is what I would say.
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Post by Kirenyth Fireblade on Jan 15, 2016 21:01:04 GMT
By the way, the main game in question was Minecraft. And I want to honor my parents, but at the same time I'm thinking this is a Romans 14 issue.
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Post by Elytra on Jan 15, 2016 21:02:55 GMT
What is taking up most of your brain space? Is playing Minecraft going to help you when you get older? Are you going to ever stop playing it?
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Post by Kirenyth Fireblade on Jan 15, 2016 21:17:23 GMT
What is taking up most of your brain space? Is playing Minecraft going to help you when you get older? Are you going to ever stop playing it? for starters, it hardly takes up most of my brain space. In fact, I would hardly want to play at all if I weren't playing with my friends (there are some friends of mine in Canada that I hangout with on our own Realms server). Secondly, although there are no major benefits to playing Minecraft (aside from encouraging creativity and basically being like virtual Legos), there aren't many negative side effects when played in moderation. I don't really have an answer for the third question. I'll probably play it occasionally throughout the coming years, but probably less and less often. I think I know why my dad doesn't like it though: he's read a lot of information like the book Playstation Nation that vehemently attacks gaming, and he's a workaholic, and doesn't see a lot of good in pastimes, hobbies, etc.
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Post by Ellron Silvertree on Jan 15, 2016 21:27:58 GMT
What do you mean by a Romans 14 issue?
Also, and to be clear I don't actually know your dad or anything, but being a workaholic (as you put it) isn't particularly good or healthy either. Pastimes and hobbies are valuable, arguably just as valuable as work. Some of the greatest intentions of history came from hobbies :P
But again, actively (or passively, for that matter) disobeying your parents is inadvisable. If you want to play more (within reason, of course) and think you have good reasons as to why you think your current restrictions are *un*reasonable, then the best thing I can think of for your is to have a discussion with your parents about it.
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Post by Kirenyth Fireblade on Jan 15, 2016 21:38:48 GMT
But again, actively (or passively, for that matter) disobeying your parents is inadvisable. If you want to play more (within reason, of course) and think you have good reasons as to why you think your current restrictions are *un*reasonable, then the best thing I can think of for your is to have a discussion with your parents about it. i wouldn't dare think of disobeying them in this! But I have been trying to reason with them. And I'm not pushing for, say, several hours at once. I'm going for maybe 1 hour per week, or even every 2 weeks. As for Romans 14, it talks about some believers having different measures of faith to do certain things. āI am convinced, being fully persuaded in the Lord Jesus, that nothing is unclean in itself. But if anyone regards something as unclean, then for that person it is unclean.ā (Romans 14:14 NIV)
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Post by CNGoodhue on Jan 16, 2016 0:41:20 GMT
Although I haven't read Playstation Nation myself, from what I've seen of it it looks like it was written by a bunch of fundies, which means it's completely biased.
I honestly see no harm in playing for an hour on Minecraft with your friends. Kinda unreasonable to limit you that harshly, but if you want to change their minds you'll have to convince them.
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Post by CNGoodhue on Jan 18, 2016 16:25:05 GMT
Alright. So there's this girl (I'll refer to her as P1), and basically to summarize the last year she's had a huge crush on me. She got so annoying what with all the texts she was sending me 24/7 and whatever, so ever since then I've avoided P1 to try to kill her infatuation - and it's worked.
I still try to avoid making any form of convo with her because she's just generally an annoying person and when you text her once she thinks it's okay to text you all the time.
But here's my problemo. P1 texted me last night after Youth (and after I had gone to bed, mind you) with these exact words, "Is it okay that I don't ever want to wake up again?" and then continued about 4 more messages with things like "Connor please answer" and "Pleeeeaaaasseee answer I really need your help." Most of my friends or people that I know tend to think of me as a therapist (usually because I listen to their issues, give it to em straight and then make them feel better haha) so that's why P1 went to me.
I still haven't replied yet and am hesitant too, because she's your typical middleschool girl and if it's just about drama then she can keep it to herself. Idc for it. However last time she texted me asking for help it was because a family friend died.
So now...what the heck do I do?!
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Post by NightBlade on Jan 18, 2016 16:32:09 GMT
I would personally act the therapist. Won't claim that it's the wisest thing to do, but that's what I'd do
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Post by WookieeElf on Jan 18, 2016 16:37:10 GMT
CNGoodhue: Like NB said, play therapist. Maybe she actually has issues, and she feels safer talking to you than someone else. If she does, help her find real help. If that's not the case, you'll have been a good friend.
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Post by CNGoodhue on Jan 18, 2016 18:58:41 GMT
Okay...I'll let you guys know what happens haha.
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Post by CNGoodhue on Jan 18, 2016 20:06:15 GMT
I texted her back, and it was just that she was sad last night. When I asked her why she said she didn't have a reason, but that now she's fine. So she might have just been attention seeking. ._.
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Post by NightBlade on Jan 18, 2016 20:40:13 GMT
That can still be a sign of a problem
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Post by CNGoodhue on Jan 18, 2016 22:06:44 GMT
What do you mean?
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Post by NightBlade on Jan 18, 2016 22:13:03 GMT
Why do you think she wants attention? Because she has healthy self esteem and a stable psyche?
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Post by Angel on Jan 18, 2016 22:42:35 GMT
CNGoodhue: Having gone through what you are going through innumerable amounts of time in my life and still do on occasion, let me give it to you straight. She has a crush on you, she will pull out every attempt to hook you and reel you in. Its an attention grabber, trust me. You can't feel sorry for everyone because that's what they want, they play on your emotions. No offense to girl but in my experience it best to ignore and walk away.
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