Over 16,662,392 people are on fubar.
What are you waiting for?
Yes I have been here that long. Doesn't really seem like it but July 15, 2006 was the first time i logged into this site and I haven't missed many days since. I have seen the comings and goings of the "Reds", seen the first two male "Reds", seen the drama that ensued on a daily basis in the bulletins by this one or that one. I have survived Lost Cherry, Cherry Tap and now of course Fubar. I remember "Sweet Suzy" and all the fun it was to see what she would do next. If you don't remember ask me but if you do you will chuckle and of course the Sporks drama.
All this being said, I want you to know why I have stayed here 5 years. Everyday I get up and open this site and for me its never really been about status (although I managed to top out at #18 years back), or the bling or the popularity. It's been about people and friendships that I've formed. People like JohnnyDevil, Hellcat, Tomcat, Donna, Eric, Jonel and many more, some who are real life that I have had the pleasure to meet. Some I consider family.
I came to this site 5 years ago not feeling very good about me. Within hours of posting I began to realize that the way I saw myself and the way others saw me was vastly different. I will always be eternally grateful to my many friends for the boost to my ego and self confidence. It woke me up to the fact that just because someone tries to bring you down (ie past relationships); in fact, you have to love yourself and find the goodness in you. If you can do that, no matter what anyone says about you it will not deter you in life.
My friends here have listened to my woes, made me laugh till my sides hurt and generally gotten me through some very difficult and trying times without most of them ever knowing it. I love all of you and for that I am eternally grateful for this website.
Just as in life everything changes so did Lost Cherry to Cherry Tap and from that to Fubar. Some roll with change well other's don't and have come and long since left. People blame the site for lots of thing which in fact stem from their own drama seeking but I personally want to thank BJ and Scrapper for the time I've been here. I am truly blessed by all the people who have been so kind to me. Without Fubar I would have never had the opportunity to meet so many wonderful people.
So in closing this blog I want you to remember to pay things forward, help a friend if you can and generally not get caught up in the hoopla and make some real lasting friendships.
I am looking forward to the next 5 years with bated breath and anticipation cuz you know when i finally get to level 50 BJ will add more levels lolol j/k.
Love you guys!
December 24, 2010
Happy Holidays!
I am writing this note to bring you all some Christmas cheer and to let you know how very much you all mean to me.
This has been the most extremely trying year that I have had in a long time. If you are receiving this you already know everything pretty much that there is to know so there is no point rehashing old news.
What you don't realize is the impact that each of you has had on this one individual life and that is the purpose of this holiday note to you all.
I have the most amazing friends in the world. Whether they are shoring me up mentally, carrying me physically to the doctor, paying my bills or just metaphorically spraying glue on me to keep me from flying apart; someone is always there to be whatever it is I need at any given moment.
THANK YOU!
Those two words in and of themselves are so insignificant in comparison to what I receive from each of you daily. If I could, I would come to each of you individually and let you know what it is you have done or said that has kept me from “jumping of the Goldstar”.
Love, compassion, friendship, honesty, advice, laughter, schemes and dreams are a few things that come to mind. You are here when I'm sad, laughing, pissed off, frustrated, broke and you still come back lol!
There are no gifts under my tree, yet I am truly blessed in so many ways. My son, Kyle, who is 20 this year said to me the other day...”We have a roof over our head, that is Christmas present enough.”
I did good I think to hear that coming from a young man his age. His head is screwed on correctly. And this is so true, so many are out there struggling to survive and we all stand side by side, hand in hand this Christmas. If you are warm, safe, fed and together you have all the essentials to a joyous Christmas.
I want you to know that I love you all and I appreciate you so much. Some of you I talk to daily others less frequently but we never are completely out of touch and I want you to know that I would be lost without you.
You give me hope, inspiration, laughter and the courage to keep trying even when I don't know how.
On this Christmas, I wish you the best that everything life has to offer. Know that I will always be there for you too and I got your back no matter what. Some of you I have never met....in 2011 I hope that I can meet as many of you as is possible to hug you and properly say...THANKS!
Merry Christmas and a very Happy 2011!
Chrissy xx00
DIFFERENT WAYS OF LOOKING AT THINGS
Two guys were discussing popular family trends on sex, marriage, and
Family values.
Bill said, 'I didn't sleep with my wife before we got married, did you?'
Larry replied, 'I'm not sure, what was her maiden name?'
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A little boy went up to his father and asked: 'Dad, where did my
Intelligence come from?'
The father replied. 'Well, son, you must have got it from your mother,
Cause I still have mine.'
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'Mr. Clark, I have reviewed this case very carefully,' the divorce Court
Judge said, 'And I've decided to give your wife $775 a week,'
'That's very fair, your honor,' the husband said. 'And every now and
Then I'll try to send her a few bucks myself.'
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A doctor examining a woman who had been rushed to the Emergency Room,
Took the husband aside, and said, 'I don't like the looks of your wife
At all.'
'Me neither doc,' said the husband. 'But she's a great cook and really
Good with the kids.'
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An old man goes to the Wizard to ask him if he can remove a curse he has
Been living with for the last 40 years.
The Wizard says, 'Maybe, but you will have to tell me the exact words
That were used to put the curse on you.'
The old man says without hesitation, 'I now pronounce you man and wife.'
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Two Reasons Why It's So Hard To Solve A Redneck Murder:
1. The DNA all matches.
2. There are no dental records.
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A blonde calls Delta Airlines and asks, 'Can you tell me how long it'll
Take to fly from San Francisco to New York City ?'
The agent replies, 'Just a minute.'
'Thank you,' the blonde says, and hangs up.
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Two Mexican detectives were investigating the murder of Juan Gonzalez.
'How was he killed?' asked one detective.
'With a golf gun,' the other detective replied.
'A golf gun! What is a golf gun?'
'I don't know. But it sure made a hole in Juan.'
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Moe: 'My wife got me to believe in religion.'
Joe: 'Really?'
Moe: 'Yeah. Until I married her I didn't believe in Hell.'
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A man is recovering from surgery when the Surgical Nurse appears and
Asks him how he is feeling.
'I'm O. K. But I didn't like the four letter-words the doctor used in
Surgery,' he answered.
'What did he say,' asked the nurse.
'Oops!'
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While shopping for vacation clothes, my husband and I passed a display
Of bathing suits. It had been at least ten years and twenty pounds since
I had even considered buying a bathing suit, so I sought my husband's
Advice.
'What do you think?' I asked. 'Should I get a bikini or an all-in-one?'
'Better get a bikini,' he replied. 'You'd never get it all in one.'
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The graveside service just barely finished, when there was massive clap
Of thunder, followed by a tremendous bolt of lightning, accompanied by
Even more thunder rumbling in the distance...
The little old man looked at the pastor and calmly said, 'Well, she's
There.'
Happy 4th of July!
On this Independence Day weekend I have been doing some reflections about it and what it means to me.
INDEPENDENCE. A state of perfect irresponsibility to any superior; the United States are free and independent of all earthly power. 2. Independence may be divided into political and natural independence. By the former is to be understood that we have contracted no tie except those which flow from the three great natural rights of safety, liberty and property. The latter consists in the power of being able to enjoy a permanent well-being, whatever may be the disposition of those from whom we call ourselves independent. In that sense a nation may be independent with regard to most people, but not independent of the whole world. Vide on of Independence.
Source: Bouvier's Law Dictionary, Revised 6th Ed (1856)
Hmmm but is this reality. When this nation was fought for and formed by our founding fathers...yes. Today "We the People" are dependent on oil, living in shelters or worse yet parks and cars with our children, searching endlessly for employment, looking to a government for help that either doesnt have the funds to do it due to waste, corruption, poor choices and its own greed. The "Bring us your poor and downtrodden" should be on hold till we first can take care of our own.
Personally..I have always thought of my self as independent. But also, in the past few years that has been affected by the big picture. Not only am I dependent on the government for unemployment that is gonna run out and food, but a healthcare system that is non-existent for those of us who have no money or insurance. It is a sad fact that many of us who need surgery, medication do not get it. Hypocrates does not exist in the medical society today.
Who is responsible for all this? Well in fact, most of us are in so many ways. We go around in our happy lil worlds doing what freedom says we can do. We are extravagant, wasteful, and complacent. But ask us to do anything to change it and we are reluctant to give up any luxuries or creature comforts as we are entitled to them. On this Independence Day it is not my wish to be cynical but in fact to stir the independent pride and soul in all of us to do whatever it is we can to get back to that feeling of Stars and Stripes forever. Because if we don't stand up for ourselves and we don't get a reign on our government, I'm not sure the "forever" part will be.
To our soldiers and military personnel..God Bless you for always protecting even the most down trodden of us all. For putting your lives on the line for other people's agenda's that maybe you shouldn't be asked to. You are always in my prayers.
Have a safe and blessed holiday weekend!
A Woman and a Fork
There was a young woman who had been diagnosed with a terminal illness and had been given three months to live.. So as she was getting her things 'in order,' she contacted her Pastor and had him come to her house to discuss certain aspects of her final wishes.
She told him which songs she wanted sung at the service, what scriptures she would like read, and what outfit she wanted to be buried in.
Everything was in order and the Pastor was preparing to leave when the young woman suddenly remembered something very important to her.
'There's one more thing,' she said excitedly.
'What's that?' came the Pastor's reply.
'This is very important,' the young woman continued. 'I want to be buried with a fork in my right hand.'
The Pastor stood looking at the young woman, not knowing quite what to say.
That surprises you, doesn't it?' the young woman asked.
'Well, to be honest, I'm puzzled by the request,' said the Pastor.
The young woman explained. 'My grandmother once told me this story, and from that time on I have always tried to pass along its message to those I love and those who are in need of encouragement. In all my years of attending socials and dinners, I always remember that when the dishes of the main course were being cleared, someone would inevitably lean over and say, 'Keep your fork.' It was my favorite part because I knew that something better was coming...like velvety chocolate cake or deep-dish apple pie. Something wonderful, and with substance!'
So, I just want people to see me there in that casket with a fork in my hand and I want them to wonder 'What's with the fork?' Then I want you to tell them: 'Keep your fork, the best is yet to come.'
The Pastor's eyes welled up with tears of joy as he hugged the young woman good-bye. He knew this would be one of the last times he would see her before her death. But he also knew that the young woman had a better grasp of heaven than he did. She had a better grasp of what heaven would be like than many people twice her age, with twice as much experience and knowledge. She KNEW that something better was coming.
At the funeral people were walking by the young woman's casket and they saw the cloak she was wearing and the fork placed in her right hand. Over and over, the Pastor heard the question, 'What's with the fork?' And over and over he smiled.
During his message, the Pastor told the people of the conversation he had with the young woman shortly before she died. He also told them about the fork and about what it symbolized to her. He told the people how he could not stop thinking about the fork and told them that they probably would not be able to stop thinking about it either.
He was right. So the next time you reach down for your fork let it remind you, ever so gently, that the best is yet to come. Friends are a very rare jewel , indeed. They make you smile and encourage you to succeed . They lend an ear, they share a word of praise ,and they always want to open their hearts to us .
Show your friends how much you care. Remember to always be there for them, even when you need them more. For you never know when it may be their time to 'Keep your fork.'
Cherish the time you have , and the memories you share ...
Being friends with someone is not an opportunity but a sweet responsibility.
