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I feel so sad. It's the strangest thing. I can't help it.. right now everything seems like it's in shambles and tonight dance just opened me up completely. I had another crappy night.. I think I need to take more class, lose some weight, and regain my composure before I will stop having these off nights. Honestly. . . ive lost my center in

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Case of the Ass

[covert_culture]

We used to call it "a case of the ass" as in "I gotta' case of the ass." Only thing to do with a case of the ass is do the minimum till it passes (like a fart which is maybe why it's called case of the ass?? :)Especially do some stuff that's not competitive but pure enjoyment e.g. read a nice book, watch a nice movie, play with the shmas (cats), take a walk.
What the hell I say enjoy the diet :) It sounds like Atkins or an Atkins clone. Perfect for Tgiving (more meat!! grunt grunt LOL) You wanna' do a diet together in January?
BTW, Babi's been in the hospital. It started with a cold which meant she couldn't get enough oxygen. She is getting stronger though and likes her rehab in the hospital. I'll give her all your love.
And I give you all my <3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3

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Im glad shes happy where she is. Mom told me about it the other day..
Im glad that all I have is a case of the ass.. thats reassuring, lol.
Id be honored to diet with you in January. It is the most crucial month, as i need to be sub 135 by the end of february (or would rather like to be) So that I can be a lightweight for an erging competition I am entering.
We're having a crew party tomorrow, so I g2g do some hw since it'll be a busy weekend.
If you want something to think about, a prompt for an essay due monday in History:

"Throughout the colonial period, economic concerns had more to do with the settling of British North American than the Religious concerns did.

Assess the validity of this statement with specific reference to economic and religious concerns"

Don't look anything up.. just think about it. She only wants us using our book

Colonial Period

[whskeyinthejar]

Umm... I know a bit about them colonials ^-^. In truth you can really take either side but it seems to me the more i think about it the more economic it seems. My history teacher last year drilled it into me about Jamestown and how what came to be the "Jamestown Gentlemen" left England because of primogeniture. The younger sons would be left with nothing, had really no chance of hacking it in England, and the New World sounded pretty dandy. Of course they went into the dealie thinking they really wouldnt have to work since theyd have docile slaves by the barrel. But low and behold they were wrong and ended up having to work their little pansy-tooshies off. There were those that came for "religious freedom" but the chances of a newfound prosperity in a New World was also quite enticing. So even God's Children were interested in the economic benefits. They had that whole belief that if they were prosperous they were the Chosen as well... if im not mistaken. So its dandyful and people have forever been money hungry. ^-^. Thats lauren's short, and most likely not very helpful since you probably know all this anyway, version of the settling of British North America and its connection to economics.

PS. I wasnt sure if i was supposed to get into when immigrants from other countries started to settle in british colonies. That would also support the economic viewpoint beaucoup. haha check it out - i actually put some of that french to use. Not very well I might add - but to use all the same.

anyhoot - hope you werent entirely bored to death.

lauren.

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No, that is awesome, and to top it off, i had NO idea. American History is not my forte. in the slightest. this is especially nasty cause it is my only AP class. thank you SO much. Hope to see you here today!

<3

Re: Case of the Ass

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No prob by end of Feb we'll be shadows of our former selves LOL looking forward to it!

Hmmm..."Throughout the colonial period, economic concerns had more to do with the settling of British North American than the Religious concerns did.
Assess the validity of this statement with specific reference to economic and religious concerns"

I know so little about colonial history so if I don't look anything up all I can do is comment based on general principles. I'm assuming you have enough economic and religious info in your book to write directly about that. Here are some related ideas you may be able to use:

Idea One-
Many economists and cultural theorists believe there is a direct relationship between religion and economics. Religions that are more other worldly, such as catholicism, are less compatible with capitalism. Protestantism, which stresses the here and now, is a closer fit with economic pursuits. [Note: I'm assuming British North America was protestant in which case their religion fit very well with business enterprise; the acquisition of material goods, and wealth. Catholics, because they believe in life after death, stress good deeds in the present life and there's supposed to be less focus on making money in the present life.]

Idea Two-
Religion may be viewed as an economic entity. A religious group requires funding and spends money. Church costs include land, labor, and the building. When the members of a church are not successful economically the church itself is in danger. In this sense, economic and religious concerns are related.

Well, I hope you can use these. Email me mark@third-culture.com if you want a faster response from me with this essay. Or place any comments in livejournal.

Good luck my sweetie. If you want email me the essay when you're done.

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Yeah - the original british settlers were protestants. I mean thats why they came - religious freedom. Old england didnt like any protestations after all. I mean if they didnt feel that a colonist was working hard enough theyd kick them OUT of the colony. If they felt the person had a seperate belief that would endanger the prosperity of the colony they were banished.

The immigrants from other countries came to america seeing it as a land of hope and opportunity . With the abundance of land and shortage of labor ANY man could eventually become a landowner in america. Result = people flocked to what would someday become the land of liberty (if it wasnt already ::shrug:: I mean really - with the Old Colonial System and all. Lots of talk, yet no enforcement of taxes.)

Its all so fabulous. I never thought I actually learned anything in history class. Check that out. =P.