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[life_question]

Damn. It's been forever since I've updated. I feel like a horrible person, because every time I think of something worth posting, I keep it to myself. I guess that's partly because of who I am, and partly because I'm too lazy and I can always find other ways to spend my time when I have it. I've never really been the type of person who talks about

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[descartes_rock]

I didn't actually know you were a vegetarian. That's great. Moving to vegan will be tough -- I envy you. Are your parents vegetarians? What do they think about this? Many non-veggies don't have much tolerance for us.

I have neighbors across the street who eat meat, but their daughter is a vegetarian. She's now in grade 2, but she has been a vegetarian since she was 3, if you can believe it. The day she discovered that the pork chop she was eating was once a pig was the last time she ate meat. Is that neat or what?

Re. death -- I just think being dead is really boring. I mean, you can't get any more boring than that can you? Although I guess since you are dead, technically, you aren't bored.

The other thing about death is I hate the idea of leaving people behind. I don't want to leave my kids. Maybe when I'm old and in the way I may feel differently.

[life_question]

Why do you envy me?

My parents are not vegetarians, though they both were at one point in their twenties before they met each other, and they no longer eat beef or pork, so I wasn't raised eating that. They pretty much supported my decision to become vegetarian, and while my dad is less than thrilled about my being vegan, they're pretty much supporting me in that too. A couple of my best friends thing I'm insane, though. But one of them comes from a family that supports Bush, so that might explain that somewhat.

As to death, you never can know if it'll be boring til it happens, and then it's too late. Who knows, the afterlife might be exciting, if there is one, or maybe we get reincarnated. Maybe fear of death, or leaving people behind shows more in people with stronger ties to life. I'm not really sure that I have much of a bond with life, or that I really serve any purpose, so maybe that's why I wouldn't really mind so much...

[descartes_rock]

I envy you because you are taking the logical final step in an ethical decision that I have not made and don't intend to make. You're the real thing.

Probably your dad is worried about nutrition since you're growing. Your parents are pretty cool to support you -- most wouldn't.

I'm not really sure that I have much of a bond with life, or that I really serve any purpose, so maybe that's why I wouldn't really mind so much...I've heard you talk like this before and I find it curious and sad. Do you really feel that way? Because I don't see that at all -- and I'm not just saying that to be a cheerleader. You're obviously very intelligent -- anyone can see that, and your acceptance at TIP just confirms it. You are a thinking person with a strong sense of values and ethics. You're a person that shows the highest respect and value for life. It seems to me that you are right up there near the top in terms of people likely to offer something valuable to the world

[life_question]

real thing? as in what?

and I hope I'm not coming across as suicidal, or hating life or emo or anything, because that's really not what I meant at all, I just feel that if I die, it'll be the right time, and I have no control over it, so I might as well go out in style.

TIPpity!!! I can't wait til this summer...

[jeweleddragon]

I'm not Martini (obviously), but something you said here reminded me of something else.

I've heard you talk like this before and I find it curious and sad. Do you really feel that way? Because I don't see that at all -- and I'm not just saying that to be a cheerleader. You're obviously very intelligent -- anyone can see that, and your acceptance at TIP just confirms it.Sometimes I'll say things vaguely similar to what Martini said (though not really), and people will think that I'm being depressed and emo and suicidal and that I hate my life and want to end it. In my flimsy and extremely humble opinion, not fearing death and losing the will to grasp tightly with sweaty palms onto life as though you'll definitely go to Hell straight afterwards is a bit silly. Realizing that death may not be the nightmare that it's portrayed to be, and even realizing what it might have to offer (or not offer - there could just be nothing), and finally, losing much of the animalistic desperate fear of it is not the same as hating yourself and wanting to

[life_question]

I can relate to that feeling, as I've experienced something quite similar t oit before, and I agree.

[descartes_rock]

Yes, I've felt that way too. Actually, that feeling should have a name. I do agree that a big part of the fear of death is a fear of the unknown. Another part is the fear of pain. And another part is the fear of leaving behind everything you love. And yet another part is the fear of non-existence. We would all be happier if we were able to let go of these fears. However, freeing yourself of the fear of death is not the same as losing your desire to live

[life_question]

Well, I know that I do often feel that I'm pretty worthless, but life is too much fun to give up just because it's pointless. I mean, smutty fanfics are pointless, but they're still fun. Same goes for stand up comedy, South Park and loud, blow-your-brains-out rock music. Pointless, but fun. Like life, on a smaller scale. And now I have a fluffy Nicholas Sparks book that I must return to. ta-ta.

[descartes_rock]

Enjoy your book. I don't thin you are worthless!

[life_question]

well, it's certainly nice to feel appreciated.

[midnightlynx]

Actually, that feeling should have a name.

It does.
"Zen".

[life_question]

Zen is a ditzy Asian blonde. /TIPsy joke

[jeweleddragon]

"Food! Eating! Remember?!"

"God, I'm so sorry you're on crack - because heroin is better!!"

/TIPsy jokes

[life_question]

yep. *giggle* that's Zen for you...

[midnightlynx]

It strikes me as really funny that the pig, if given the opportunity, wouldn't hesitate to eat her.

< /morbid-humor>

[life_question]

well, an eye for an eye only makes the whole world blind.