It has been a really long day, followed by a dinner out with multiple margaritas, so I am ready post my first LBT Rants and Raves post.

I won't follow the herd anymore. Ever. I stopped doing that years ago when I realized that I made every decision based upon how I could make the most people happy (or prevent conflict). That's simply not healthy. And it takes all the fun out of life.

I hate absolutes. Absolutely hate them. I can't stand to lump a group of people together for any reason. All people at LBT are not sweet and perfect. All people at OH are not cheerleaders and ***** supporters. All Muslims are not extreme radicals. Not all of us Texas women are Southern Belles (ok so that one is debatable). All women are not subservient (ok I know you ladies agree with that one). We are all, quite simply, just people.

I don't want to be told I have to do something because it is the Christian thing to do. Are you my priest? My rabbi? My high priestess? Where do people get off on judging other people????? I don't freakin' get it. Each of us have own spirituality or lack of it. Each of us have our own moral core - although some are harder to identify than others. Don't attack me because I don't agree with you - hire a yes-man for that job - it doesn't pay enough for me to take it. And don't push your personal belief system off on me.

I like most people. Really I do. And I get along with most people. Some people just get to me, and I don't have to like them. There is no rule about that. There is only one person on my bad list at the moment, and if I ever get a personal apology that person will come off the list. You and I don't have to like the same people or have the same ideas to be friends. I prefer friends who are different from me. If I wanted everyone to be like me - well then I would become a hermit(ess) and just have ME for companionship.

I love our differences. I love the passion in which so many of us debate what we believe in. I just hate the herd mentality that says we all have to believe the same thing, or like the same people, or hate the same people....because ya know what? We don't. We are different. Our differences make us unique and teach us more about life than any book will.

And one more thing. I rarely drink and I really love Margaritas! :whoo:

"Don't...forget...to...drink...your...Ovaltine..."

What can I say: Little Orphan Annie creeps me out. :-)

LOL - Sandy? The devil? Nah. That's giving her way too much credit. Narcissist? Most assuredly. Delusions of grandeur? Undoubtedly. Pure evil? Seems like. One of Satan's MINIONS - a safer bet.

:-)

I am SOOOO jealous that I didn't think of a similar avatar. And to think... I was just gonna use her mug shot!

Good to know I am just an idiot, but do not have a personality disorder, wheeew, that makes me feel better I don't care to go back to that thread, you brought it up, not me.

Neal:

Tonya told me you are getting close to your plastics..How exciting! I know it will all go smoothly and you will be the envy of the rest of us!:whoo:

I am SOOOO jealous that I didn't think of a similar avatar. And to think... I was just gonna use her mug shot!

OMG, so am I.

Wow. I assume since I started the thread in question, I am the idiot. Kind of gives me the "warm and fuzzies" to know I am an idiot with a personality disorder. Thanks Laurend and Wendell.

I wasn't referring to you Neal.

LOL - Sandy? The devil? Nah. That's giving her way too much credit. Narcissist? Most assuredly. Delusions of grandeur? Undoubtedly. Pure evil? Seems like. One of Satan's MINIONS - a safer bet.

:-)

I have got to get one of those avatars....

"Don't...forget...to...drink...your...Ovaltine..."

What can I say: Little Orphan Annie creeps me out. :-)

Angela says:

"That's hilarious!"

Neal:

Tonya told me you are getting close to your plastics..How exciting! I know it will all go smoothly and you will be the envy of the rest of us!:whoo:

Yep, i have a consult on Novemebr 13th, Hope to have it done in January. :Banane35:

I have to tell you guys, I have thoroughly enjoyed this thread! I don't know Sandy...and I don't frequent OH....but isn't it interesting that someone will choose something like a good will support group to exercise her need for control and egotism? What a fruitless way to expend energy and live life! She is her own worst enemy. Glad there's a place here to process that sort of stuff and get past it.......

I have to tell you guys, I have thoroughly enjoyed this thread! I don't know Sandy...and I don't frequent OH....but isn't it interesting that someone will choose something like a good will support group to exercise her need for control and egotism? What a fruitless way to expend energy and live life! She is her own worst enemy. Glad there's a place here to process that sort of stuff and get past it.......

Enjoyed? ...lol. Interesting word..I suppose if I wasnt involved I would have found it entertaining too. I am shocked you could keep the players straight in our little off broadway production of "The OH saga"...

I have to tell you guys, I have thoroughly enjoyed this thread! I don't know Sandy...and I don't frequent OH....but isn't it interesting that someone will choose something like a good will support group to exercise her need for control and egotism? What a fruitless way to expend energy and live life! She is her own worst enemy. Glad there's a place here to process that sort of stuff and get past it.......

A lot of it has to do with financial gain. The more followers and the more that are duped, the more she can spam them with requests to buy her CDs.

A lot of it has to do with financial gain. The more followers and the more that are duped, the more she can spam them with requests to buy her CDs.

And don't forget the emails where she gives recommendations for CDs and books. She earns a commission every time someone follows one of the links she sends out and buys something.

Well anyway, I'm glad you guys are here.

Well anyway, I'm glad you guys are here.

It is a pretty cool place, that's for sure!

Well anyway, I'm glad you guys are here.

That makes one of you.