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Voting Question: Please, current U.S. sailors/veterans, some insight into your NAVY experience?

So I first started thinking about the military about a year ago and have done a lot of research since then, as well as spoken to friends of mine in the military (3 in the Army, 1 in the AF, and 1 in the Navy), and over the last 3 months I have become very serious about it. Just to give you some background on myself; I am a 23 year old female, I grew up in a tiny (7,000 people) town in NW Pennsylvania, I will be graduating in June with my BA from the University of Pittsburgh in communication, I adore to travel, and I'm single with no kids. I have always wanted "adventure" and to look the world. The opportunities of doing that in the Navy are 1,000 times greater than what I'd have as a civilian. I consider myself mentally tough, though the mental ass-kicking boot-camp brings would be good for me, help to boost my self-awareness and confidence. My life is at a stand-still right now and while I'm young and single, everyone I've spoken to has told me to go for it. After every the "research" (for lack of a better term) that I've done over the last year, my reasons for joining the military are: the travel, experiencing every kinds of different cultures, making strong, long-lasting friendships, student loan help, getting into shape, a steady, good income, being a part of something important and rewarding, becoming my best, most confident and honorable self, and doing my possess tiny part to make the world better for every its creatures. I have specifically chosen the Navy because of every the travel opportunities, its treatment of the sailors, promotion ops, the fact that you can pick the specific job you want (both the recruiter and my Navy pal told me this), and of course, I adore the sea (though I'm also aware that there is actually minimal swimming and sea-exercises in the Navy). My pal who has just finished his 4 year enlistment has told me a lot about his experience with it. He has been to Singapore, Germany, Dubai, among many other places, he's told me about every the in-your-face screaming and tear gas during boot-camp, about the STA program, etc. He, as well as the recruiter, told me that being in the Navy, you're just as likely to be in a car accident as you are to "go to war" and in the recruiter's 15 years he's never seen any "dangerous" war zones. (Because of course I do realize it's the military and there's always that chance of going to war, per se.) Though his input has been very helpful, I would like to receive others' opinions on their experience. I know it's not for everyone, but based on what I've told you, do you think it's something I'd be a good fit for? To me, the pros 100% outweigh the cons, but any insight would be greatly appreciated. Thank you! *Sarah

6 May 2010, 1:54 am | click here to view more

Open Question: My Sim doesnt show up after she's traveled in the sims world adventures, why?

I just received the sims 3 world adventures but everytime i travel somewhere my sim doesnt show up at every...why is that? I need help!

4 Sep 2010, 7:10 pm | click here to view more

Open Question: Best MMORPG or MMO for adventuring?

I adore to explore unknown lands and adventuring, I'm no so much on the intense and frustrating killing Is there a MMORPG or MMO where I can travel to unknown and chilly places? I'm so so much on the insence and frustrating battles in MMORPGs, I just wanna travel to places alone or preferably with a pack of people, I don't mind a little danger though. And I hate loading, I want it to be a clean and realistic adventure. Is there anything like this? Thanks

4 Sep 2010, 3:03 pm | click here to view more

Open Question: The waiting game, or take on an adventure?

My fiance is with the army national guard MOS 74D part-time. He received a possible spot going to work at the 10 Administrative FEMA *Federal Emergency Management Agency* in the United States. First off, I am SO PROUD and glad for the opportunity, if he gets a spot. If he gets this job, he will receive full ARMY just as the regular army does, housing, traveling etc. He informs me that he will be gone for a 1 year. I attend a Community and Technical college. I will have my AA in Liberal Arts in the Winter of 2011. I had plans on join the army national guard MOS* Military Police Officer*. After every 6 month training, I would be going to my local University to become an art teacher. My fiance asked me to go travel with him, he suggested that I could take college courses online,everything would be paid for. He asked me to go to the court home with him to receive our marriage license early because if I am his wife, I would receive every benefits like him. One side of me tells me that I should stick with my plans and just stay home, keep working my part-time job,and play the waiting game. We have faith in one another of being loyal. We would just miss each other like crazy. This makes the heart grow more fonder..wouldn't you agree? Just want to here your opinions on this. I will more than likely stay,but the urge to go with him would be adventures and being able to look the United States or no little cost. Your thoughts?

4 Sep 2010, 12:51 pm | click here to view more

Voting Question: would a 50 year old single american woman have fun traveling alone in thailand?

I would be interested in beautiful beaches, night life that is not every college age kids or fat old men, a little luxury, spa treatments and massages, elephant riding in jungle,...adventure and beauty with the chance for romance. I am traveling in October. Should I pick another destination for the things I want? Thailand will be easily accessible and less expensive than other places I have considered, but I want the chance to meet someone special and think that might not be Thailand. Is Italy a better choice? Should I keep Thailand for a time when I might have a traveling partner? update 9/3: Thank you every very much for the wonderful answers and great advice. I suppose I have lacked the confidence to "just go for it". My vacations are infrequent and I want to pick wisely. You have helped me to do so.

31 Aug 2010, 7:09 am | click here to view more

Voting Question: Can anyone help me identify this movie?

The movie starts out with a couple of people crossing over a mist shrouded river, landing on a mist covered shore..kinda like it is a odd land. I receive the impression that the guy is coming over to this (wild/forbidden?) land to search for someone. (a sister , maybe) You receive the feeling that its nice of medieval/ post apocalyptic time. I don't remember much about the main part, except that he travels and has various encounters and adventures. Toward the end of the movie he has to cross this bridge to receive across (I think final destination) to some big double doors. BUt crossing the bridge he encounters a odd guardian... dressed in an old european style uniform (maybe kinda like british-style...blue/red with lots of buttons) the guardian is kinda goofy and looks a little like a Baron Munchausen type. (curly mustache, trimmed beard) Anyway, when he fights the guardian, evry time he chops off an arm or appendage, another duplicate guardian is created. He finally kills the guard by throwing the original off the bridge (I don't think there was water.) and the original dude blows up and every duplicates disappear(?) Anyhow... he makes it across (don't remember what happens after until the end opf the movie when the hero (and I think his sister) go back to the mist shrouded river and leave the crazy land back across to home... Thats every I remember

30 Aug 2010, 7:42 pm | click here to view more

Voting Question: URGENT !bearded dragon on a plane?

hi i was just wondering if you have any info on transporting a bearded dragon from brisbane to newcastle we are going to be going on a holiday / adventure. to newcastle soon . and i cant find any info on if you can take a bearded dragon on a plane with you ? he is a juvanile bearded dragon he is about 25 cm long and his travel cage would be45cm long and 17 cm high and he cant just be left with sombody who doesent know much about bearded dragons so i dont realy trust anybody but me to look after him . if anybody could give me soe info that would be great thanks cheers dear alex i do not know how to manage heating does any body think putting a heat pack in a thick towl in his cage a ok idea ? hello what i'm trying to say does anybody know of a plane that takes lizards in australia in a local flight that would take half a day . thanks thanx mate but does anybody know of a airline that would carry lizard willingly and what price it would be?

30 Aug 2010, 4:46 am | click here to view more

Resolved Question: Culturally Curious™, if YOU were Santa's helper, what would you bring me for X-mas?

I would bring you either a Life Sized Anatomically Correct David Hasselhoff Rough and Ready Adult Adventure Doll, an autographed Betty White "art" photo or a years supply of Tabasco depending on age appropriateness and personal preference. Ok, so what would you bring me and which of these goodies should I stuff in your stocking? HaHaHa! Y!A recommended Travel > Asia Pacific > Philippines for this question! Had to arrive back and add that before posting. I like the way this web site thinks! That's as random as the question itself! (((sassy))) I'd ***** *** bottom outta that *** and **** your ***** until we both ******** and collapsed into a heap of ****** ***** with ****** and olive oil so I could ***** *********** on your ****** and ****! I can't say "b r o o m s t i c k" in that context? LOL

30 Aug 2010, 4:44 pm | click here to view more

Resolved Question: Guide Services and travel companion for woman only . adventure in Taman Negara Malaysia (National Par?

Guide services, travel companion, bookings during your stay in Malaysia National Park, Prices of Package please call +6012 6423150 saari

30 Aug 2010, 2:40 pm | click here to view more

Voting Question: Sims 3 ambitions/world adventures overlap?

I have the Aspirations game (and the base game, of course) installed, but have recently lost my World Adventures CD-Rom. I unfortunately didn't register it online, so have been thinking about buying a new one. I already know what the WA game has, and frankly like it lass than aspirations. I was wondering if there were features you can access by having both together that I would similarly like (perhaps like the ability to travel to interior decorate, or new "missions" for clients who want you to travel to solve a case...) I already know about the obvious things, like that every of the foreign clothing and hair content would be accessible to a stylist in the workroom, but I'm looking for some specific examples from someone who owns both expansions... I don't want to be paying $40 for custom content, disparate skills, and some tomb exploration that I've already done. Thanks!

30 Aug 2010, 11:38 pm | click here to view more

Resolved Question: Guess my star sign, ascendant, moon, venus, ANYTHING! :) ?

I've got green-hazel eyes, light ash brown hair, i'm short, full lips, clear skin and a straight nose. I'm an extremely determined person and although i'm very negative, i always look a positive, and that overall makes me a very positive person because I always look a light, and have power to do so. I'm quite an extremist, I either adore something or hate it. I adore art, music, nature, nostalgia, "dark" things. I adore being alone but I also adore socialising and have many friends whom every think I'm extremely fun to hang out with. Sex isn't very important to me, I like it like everyone else, but nothing special and I could live without it. I'm a very open minded person, very honest and a mind-reader besides also being very intiuitive. I say it how it is, but you don't receive what you look with me - i'm unpredictable. I'm emotional but don't wear my feelings on my sleeve. I crave freedom and adore adventures and travelling. I've never had a proper relationship, and don't plan on getting married and having kids (not maternal). I'm my possess person and don't care about what people have to say, but if they do say some bullshit behind my back I'd most definitely do something about it..I also have very good humour and adore entertaining people :) ..hm..I could go on for days but I think that's enough :) Libra Moon ;)

3 Sep 2010, 7:20 am | click here to view more

Open Question: How do you deal with feelings of discouragement?

I never give up but right now I'm at a point in my life when I just want to toss up my hands. I just have this profound gut feeling or conviction that I'm just destined to fail and be a loser and that no matter how difficult I try nothing will go my way! That there's a destiny laid upon me and I don't have the power to control my life. I'm not sure if it's true but I can't shake the conviction that it is. I know just how nuts this sounds, but sometimes I feel like a bad wizard put a vindictive, powerful "failure curse" on me and that every attempt to change my life or do anything will just be magically thwarted. I want to go to another country and tutor EFL (English as a Foreign Language) very, very badly. I talk perfect Spanish, have a TEFL certificate and have my HEART SET on going to Mexico to tutor. Please don't try to talk me out of this... I am PROFOUNDLY unhappy here in the states and dont want to spend my life in a place where I'm unhappy. I studied in Mexico and know friends there and know what I'm doing. Even if others don't understand, I know that it's the right choice. I don't want to have an ordinary life, and stay in one place. I want so badly to travel and have unique adventures. I don't want to close the book on traveling the world and having adventures. I would feel as if my life were over. Here's the problem. It costs $$$ to go to another country, receive set up and start a new life. Before I leave the USA, I find a job here in USA and keep some $$$. I would be glad to have anything that's legal and moral because whatever it is I know it won't be forever. The trouble is, I can't find ANYTHING. I've tried advertising my services as a tutor and had absolutely no luck. I have classroom experience, retail experience, restaurant experience, I've never been in trouble with the police (sh*t I've never had a speeding ticket!), and in spite of that I have had no luck finding a job. I feel like every my dreams are billions and billions of miles away and I'm sitting in the dust alone. Well I think I've found a TEFL job in Mexico at a language school, they want me to start in a couple of months... but I have to keep enough $$$ for the flight down there and my living expenses until I receive paid! At first I was overjoyed about the TEFL job thing but now I'm so scared that it's not gonna work out. I've only got a couple months to receive the $$$- and that's not much time! This is my dream and the thought of it not working out breaks my heart. I'm 31 and I've never had a real career in my life, and I feel like I deserve good things. I paid for college myself and had to sacrifice so much because my parents were fighting a lot, divorced and my mom was sick and my parents were not in a position to help me and I missed out on a lot of stuff that other kids receive to have. I'm not feeling sorry for myself but I'm beginning to feel like going to college was a waste of my time and money. I never give up but lately I feel like trying to pursue my dreams is pointless and I should just toss up my hands. How do you deal with these feelings? Please don't try to talk me out of going to Mexico to tutor or try to convince me to stay in the States. I know my possess heart and I know that I don't belong here and that I'm profoundly unhappy here. I studied abroad in Mexico and had a VERY rough time readjusting when I returned to the States. That was a few years ago... and I am still unhappy and going through the same things. My heart is there and I don't belong here. A lot of people in USA have this really distorted idea that Mexico is a horrible violent place. The reality is that there are horrible parts but there are also beautiful cities that are just as safe as the USA. I've done research, talked to people and lived there and know what I'm doing. I'm so unhappy in the states! I know I've said this but I don't want an ordinary life. When I finished study abroad I was depressed because I thought I'd never travel or have an adventure again, when I found out about TEFL teaching it was like the answer to my prayers.

3 Sep 2010, 11:48 am | click here to view more

Open Question: What should you do when you're feeling a bit discouraged?

Sometimes it just seems like no matter how difficult I try, nothing I do changes anything. Sometimes I just feel like I have this destiny that I'm never going to be successful and that nothing I do will change that. I have so many hopes and dreams but lately they just seem like they've left me in the dust and now they're billions of miles in the distance. I don't ever give up but sometimes I feel so discouraged that I just wanna toss my hands up. I'm such a loser, I'm 31 and I've never had a decent job or a real career in my life, and it makes me feel so inadequate. Ever since I graduated from college I've had a series of crappy jobs and now I can't even receive a crappy job! I worked my way through school and had to pay for it myself because my parents were fighting a lot and eventually divorced, and my mom was sick :'(. I know I sound like I'm feeling sorry for myself, but I feel like I deserve good things and I'm wondering if going to college was a waste of my time and money. I want to tutor English as a Foreign Language abroad. I want to go to Mexico to tutor EFL... please don't try to talk me out of it, because I know what I'm doing, I've done research and I know the situation in Mexico and I know my possess heart, and my heart is just set on it. I studied abroad in Mexico when I was in college and still have loads of friends there. You hear bad stuff about Mexico but a lot of it is taken way out of proportion; my friends down there say that many towns are just as safe if not safer than the US. So, I have my heart set on teaching English abroad, especially Mexico. I want to very badly. I have a TEFL certificate and a CV but the problem is that I still don't have a job lined up and I'm going to have to go search in person. The problem is, I need to work here in the USA and keep some more money before I can do that. I have some savings but not enough. So, I've been looking for a job- ANY job- to keep that money. I put up notices and ads on Craigslist offering my services as a Spanish tutor (I talk Spanish fluently), go to job fairs, apply on Snagajob, NOTHING. I'm beginning to feel that I'll never have a job again for the relax of my life, let alone a career! I'm trapped in the States until I can work and keep the $$$ I need, but it's just not working out for me. I'm 31 and I've never had a career in my life and feel like such a LOSER =( I don't have anyone I can talk to about it, my parents are divorced and dad is still alive but not in my life, my mom's life is difficult enough, no siblings I can go to for help and I don't wanna tell my friends because I'm supposed to be the strong one. Please don't tell me not to go to Mexico because it's my dream to tutor English in another country because I don't wanna be in the States now, I want to travel to another country and start a new life and have adventures. I'm not putting USA down but I know, know, KNOW in my heart that I don't want to be here now, I don't belong here and I NEED-not just want, but NEED- to travel every over the world and tutor every over the world. I don't wanna stay in one place and have an ordinary life because I would be so miserable. I really, really want this so much that I need it. I don't wanna just bite the bullet and take some job that sucks and just put up with life. Sometimes I worry that I'm just destined to fail... this sounds nuts but I feel like a bad wizard just put a failure spell on me for some reason. What do you do when you just want to toss up your hands? Teaching salaries in Mexico are never gonna reach six figures but to tell you the truth- I'm unhappy in the states! I'm not putting down Americans or anything but I can't bear to spend my life here. I've lived in Mexico and USA and my heart is in Mexico. I don't belong here; I tried to readjust to US culture and couldn't. I don't wanna live in the states the relax of my life. I want to go to Spain really badly, but it's almost impossible for Americans to receive work permits. I did research and apparently there are a few loopholes (you can work on a student visa!), I haven't given up on Spain and I'll go there someday. But, I'm wanted and needed in Mexico. Thanks for your answers though. That was nice.

3 Sep 2010, 10:36 am | click here to view more

Resolved Question: best italian city for single woman traveling alone?

best italian cities to visit for single lady traveling alone? I am a single 48 year old lady vacationing Oct 3 - 23. I am thinking of Italy. Venice, Florence, Rome and the coast every appeal to me. I have heard that Positano and Sorrento are nice. I want relaxation but also fun. I don't want to be isolated in a tiny countryside B&B too far to like a city. But I do want beautiful views of the countryside as well as the sea. And a B&B might be the perfect choice in some areas...or an apt. Please advise. I long for adventure and romance so I need to be in a place where I might meet others close to my age...and single. I would like to keep the total trip below $3000 US dollars but do not know if I can look every that I want and stay in nice places for this amount. I will be flying to and from Dubai. I am wondering if I should forgo Rome and just go to Venice, Florence and the coast? I am looking for suggestions as to the cities/towns I should visit, how long to stay in each, how to travel between each, and things to do in each place. every suggestions will be very much appreciated.

29 Aug 2010, 7:50 am | click here to view more

Resolved Question: best italian cities to visit for single woman traveling alone?

I am a single 48 year old lady vacationing Oct 3 - 23. I am thinking of Italy. Venice, Florence, Rome and the coast every appeal to me. I have heard that Positano and Sorrento are nice. I want relaxation but also fun. I don't want to be isolated in a tiny countryside B&B too far to like a city. But I do want beautiful views of the countryside as well as the sea. And a B&B might be the perfect choice in some areas...or an apt. Please advise. I long for adventure and romance so I need to be in a place where I might meet others close to my age...and single. I would like to keep the total trip below $3000 US dollars but do not know if I can look every that I want and stay in nice places for this amount. I will be flying to and from Dubai. I am wondering if I should forgo Rome and just go to Venice, Florence and the coast? I am looking for suggestions as to the cities/towns I should visit, how long to stay in each, how to travel between each, and things to do in each place. every suggestions will be very much appreciated.

29 Aug 2010, 7:47 am | click here to view more

Resolved Question: best italian towns for single 48 year old woman to visit?

I am a single 48 year old lady vacationing oct 3 - 23. I am thinking of italy. Venice, Florence, Rome and the coast every appeal to me. I have heard that Positano and Sorrento are nice. I want relaxation but also fun. I don't want to be isolated in a tiny countryside B&B too far to like a city. But I do want beautiful views of the countryside as well as the sea. I long for adventure and romance so I need to be in a place where I might meet others close to my age...and single. I would like to keep the total trip below $3000 US dollars but do not know if I can look every that I want and stay in nice places for this amount. I will be flying to and from Dubai. I am looking for suggestions as to the cities/towns I should visit, how long to stay in each, how to travel between each, and things to do in each place. I am wondering if I should keep Rome for another trip and just go to Venice, Florence and the coast? every suggestions will be very much appreciated.

29 Aug 2010, 7:38 am | click here to view more

Resolved Question: how do you think i should save for this trip?

I i am thinking about going to Indonesia to do this http://www.frontier.ac.uk/projects/221/Indonesia-Jungle-Adventure-(Sumatra) which costs £400 for 9 days but that dose not include flights and travel insurance every i want to know is how much it will every cost so i have an idea then i can keep it up

29 Aug 2010, 6:41 am | click here to view more

Open Question: If memories could be like destinations you could travel to for a vacation, where in your past would you go?

Imagine that a time in your life was an actual place you could return to just as you would travel to your favorite beachside town, lakeside cabin, adventure park, foreign city, or wherever else you would pick to go for a break from your life now. Instead of choosing *where* in the world you want to go, you could pick a *when* from anytime in your past, and journey there the same way you would to a destination. One of the times I would return to would be during the spring of 2005 when everyone I loved was still alive, and I was so innocent and untouched by grief. I have glorious memories from that season, and if I could simply hop on a plane and travel back to them I would. I was in early, awkward adolescence then, and wouldn't want to repeat that stage of my life anymore than I'd want to live inside Disneyland, but it would be amazing to go back to for a vacation every once and a while. *When* would you go? And if you could send a postcard from your vacation to your past to your friends, family members or yourself now, what do you think you would write about? This question was partially inspired by a scene from the show "Mad Men" that you can view here if you wish: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tu-TO4WH2uo&p=DAA755F732F91D43&index=4&playnext=3 Random Girl ~ I realize we shouldn't live in the past. I just wish we could visit it once and a while. : ) I should clarify that this question isn't about traveling back to undo things you regret, or changing your past in any way. It's about the times in your life that were so delightful and sweet you wish you could experience them again like the way you can return to a beloved vacation spot. Obviously, the fact that we can only have each moment in time once is what makes it so precious. This is just a "what if......." question. : )

29 Aug 2010, 2:52 am | click here to view more

Resolved Question: what is National Outdoor Leadership School like?

Hey im thinking of going to NOLS, and was wondering what its like? is it a college like you stay in dorms? im also wondering if its a great place to meet people who adore the outdoor adventures and traveling? thanks! :)

29 Aug 2010, 2:50 am | click here to view more

Resolved Question: The best language-learning program?

Thanks to some extreme luck, I now have the opportunity to travel throughout Europe and Asia for about a year. I will be living in each country that I should end up visiting for several months, so i want some language programs that go beyond the usual greetings/directions programs that most travelers receive. I don't necessarily need to be fluent, but I will need a very high level of knowledge, preferably in Spanish, German, Italian, Greek, Russian, Chinese, Japanese, and whatever language they talk in Norway (not that I will go to every of these countries or learn every these languages, jthese are just ones i am considering). Money is no object, again thanks to that extreme luck (the lottery, actually), so any program will do. Preferably, you could recommend language programs for myself and my wife, and also my two young step_children who will be joining us for part of the adventure. I must emphasize, however, that I want a language PROGRAM, not a tutor or a place where I can take classes. Thanks!

29 Aug 2010, 11:26 pm | click here to view more

Resolved Question: Imagine that you have traveled to the planet Mars. Write a letter home describing what you see on the planet,?

By some turn of miraculous events, I have traveled to the planet Mars which in itself is amazing that I did so considering scientist have been trying to travel to Mars for over 40 years. I am now writing a letter home describing what I look on the planet along with some interesting events and adventures. One amazing thing I have leaned about Mars is that their postal system delivers to not only Earth, but the other 8 planets in the solar system and no I did not make a mistake, according to the local Martians Pluto is still and will always be a planet to them. A family of Martians accepted me into their home and agreed to not eat me which was a bit of a surprise, who would have guessed aliens would be so nice and friendly, well actually who would have guessed aliens even existed at every. One extraordinary adventure I went on that is worth writing about is… I can’t think of any extraordinary adventures that might astonish my English teacher, does anyone have any suggestions as to what an extraordinary adventure on Mars might be like? To the person who enjoys pop tarts, you should cease to exist.

28 Aug 2010, 6:06 am | click here to view more

Resolved Question: Recommendations on the best european Holiday for myself and my 6yo son ?? please?

ok im am looking to give my 6yo son a holiday of lifetime as this will be our first one ever. i am a single mum and it will be just the 2 of us going. im looking for every suggestions and experiences for a Holiday that will keep my little lad active and glad. Anything from package to adventure holiday as he is glad as long as he has constantly got something to do. please bare in mind travel time and how long a very busy 6yo lad could cope (or how much i could cope keeping him sat still) !! lol :- Ideally somewhere hot !! :- if you could add a rough idea of what your Holiday cost overall, and what you got for that. :- the "Must look and Must Miss" things you experienced please feel free to write even the smallest of detail as they can be very helpful also Thanks all

28 Aug 2010, 4:49 pm | click here to view more

Resolved Question: Warm Adventure Destinations in January?

My family (no kids) is hunting for travel tours with an outdoor adventure theme (hiking, kayaking, etc.) BUT we are seeking warm to hot climates. It's chilly year round where we live and we need some warmth once January rolls around! Any suggestions on countries, continents, travel touring companies, etc?

28 Aug 2010, 1:17 pm | click here to view more

Voting Question: I am planning on 16 days in Italy in October. Is there a central place to stay for easy access to Florence, V?

Please suggest where to stay. I am interested in Florence, Venice, Rome, Sorrento, the coast, the countryside. I am 48 year old single lady traveling alone and would like to meet people, like adventure, find relax at times. I like the romantic aspect of Italy. Should I move from city to city or find a central location and travel by train? every suggestions are appreciated. Cheers!

28 Aug 2010, 12:13 am | click here to view more

Voting Question: i seriiously am losing options in life...?

okay im a 20 year old college student at Colorado State- Pueblo, and i have yet to meet people who adore to do what i adore to do and are nice, passionate people; people like me. i adore traveling, outdoors, adventures, extreme sports and music for my main passions! and at college , as a sophomore transfer student i find it extremely difficult to meet people like me. im a sociable, nice silly person who has friends, just not ones like me. ive joined clubs and am going rafting and backpacking, but only a portion of students live on campus (20%), and theyre mostly freshman i want to travel the world. i dont care about careers i just wanna look the world spreading Gods adore with those i adore. if you think thats stupid, thats irrelevent (i respect you!), i just want to know what other routes there are in life to meet true friends aside from college, cuz im sick of it.

27 Aug 2010, 7:25 pm | click here to view more

Voting Question: need help with God and LIFE...?

im a 20 year old sophomore transfer student at Colorado State-Pueblo, and am struggling to meet people. I adore outdoors, traveling, adventures and extreme sports, etc., and am also into God, so at my college i joined outdoor activities like rafting and a week long backpacking trip in december, and a Christ club. the Christ club didnt seem to have people that are into stuff im into, and the rafting and backpacking trips have only 15 people, so thats a risk that i wont meet people that i can receive along with and are actually my age, because about 1000 students live on campus, and the other 4000 live off campus, but i hear many off campus students do clubs also. i know exactly what i want in life and who i want to be friends with, and im trying to be patient and faithful, but my whole life ive had friends arrive and go (some that i purposley dropped contact with), and if i dont meet people like me, who wanna travel the world and do care about societies norms/careers, i dont know what im gonna do. im a good, fun to be around person, but for some reason i havent met friends i want and need, any advice??

27 Aug 2010, 4:16 pm | click here to view more

Voting Question: struggling with God and friends....?

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Voting Question: struggling to make friends in college....?

27 Aug 2010, 2:34 pm | click here to view more

Resolved Question: I have my heart set on teaching EFL in Mexico but people try to talk me out of it, how do I deal with it?

Please leave if you have a mean or rude answer. So I'm from the USA but have my heart set on a career in TEFL (teaching English as a foreign language). I really have my heart set on going to Mexico to tutor... I am aware of the situation there, I have researched it and talked to friends there but my mind is made up. When I discuss my plans, I receive that knee jerk reaction, "Are you nuts? Stay here in the USA..." and hear every this bad stuff about Mexico. I'm not putting down USA but I'm profoundly unhappy here. I hate it when people tell me I belong in the states because I know in my heart I don't. I've been unhappy for a long time, my heart isn't here and I have my heart set on going to a Latin country. I don't hate Americans but I can't bear to live the relax of my life here in USA. Nobody seems to believe me but I know in my heart that I don't belong here. Furthermore I can't bear to just spend my life in one place and have an ordinary life. I want to travel and look the world... the thought of being settled down makes my heart sink. The thought of spending the relax of my life in USA makes me depressed. I was never glad here, and I never will be. I studied abroad in Mexico when I was a senior in college and I really fell in adore with it. When it came time for me to return to the USA I had a REALLY rough time readjusting. I became very depressed. I chalked it up to a really bad case of reverse culture shock. I thought that in time I would readjust to US culture but it's been seven years! I've realized that I'm just not glad here. I wish there is a life after this one, but I know that you only receive one life on this earth, and I don't wanna spend it in a place where I'm unhappy. I realize that Mexico has problems but my heart is there in spite of every that. When my study abroad was over I became depressed because every my life I had dreamed of traveling and seeing the world, and I was unhappy because I had just graduated from college and I felt sure that my days of traveling and seeing the world and having adventures were gone. I'm not ready to settle down... I know I have been to Mexico many times so it's not exactly a new adventure but not just anybody goes to another country to tutor! I wish and wish that it were viable to tutor in Spain and I would adore to look a whole new country and someday I really want to, but I feel that Mexico needs me. I know some lovely people from USA and have friends here as well as Mexico but my heart is in Mexico... it makes me feel frustrated when people don't understand how I feel. I know what I'm doing and I have to follow my heart.

26 Aug 2010, 2:49 pm | click here to view more

Voting Question: losing my purpose in life...?

im a 20 year old sophomore in college and have this pal who i recently met online, and shes a girl and im a guy, were the same age and have a lot in common like traveling and nature/adventures, and both have stated we really want to meet eachother, we also talked on skype (video chat). weve been recenlty writing letters to eachother (like 3 full page letters), and she was heading off to college and moving into her apartment, and gave me a new address to send my letter to, (and in her letter, said to "write back soon!"), so i told her i sent the letter and she said "i left for school today and checked my mailbox before i left but didnt receive anything from you. i guess i'll have my mom send it to me when she gets it." but i sent it to her apartment address b/c she said if i cant receive it on by friday, send it to her apartment address, then like 5 days later i asked if she got the letter, and she hasnt responded. i kinda figured that she hasnt had time to work on the letter and will message me when she does send it, but i dont know, its been a week since she responded, and im at school now and havent given her my mailbox address yet b/c i dont wanna be forceful, so should i give it a few more days and message her my address or what? thank you! :)

26 Aug 2010, 10:33 pm | click here to view more

Voting Question: Perfect World International- Why don't I have any more quests?

I'm a lvl 16 psychic tideborn, i have done every quest in this world and I can now teleport to other worlds. i just finished every quest and adventure. Whenever i click "find quests" it only gives me errands. Every time I go to another world, there is nothing for me to do, no matter how far i travel and then I always end up getting killed.

25 Aug 2010, 9:47 pm | click here to view more

Resolved Question: Indonesian stomach bug help!?

I went on an adventure holiday very recently to the islands of Java and Bali in Indonesia which involved many long days out in the hot sun and temperatures over 30 degrees. About half way through the holiday I became very sick with a raging fever that came on suddenly in the middle of the night. I would feel boiling hot one moment and freezing icy, shivery and weak the next. Over the course of the next few days I developed terrible stomach cramps that meant I could not even receive out of bed as well as a persistent feeling of nausea and the inability to keep any food, tablets or liquid down for longer than half an hour. The problems seemed to last for three days and then eased on the fourth and so I was able to continue with my holiday with only mild discomfort. The stomach cramps were still gift though and occurred every time I ate anything more than a tiny bowl of soup. Now, ten days after my 'recovery' and two days after returning home my symptoms have suddenly reappeared in much the same way that they did in Indonesia - raging fever followed by stomach pain and nausea. I have a doctors appointment for tomorrow morning but I am very worried that this may be something more than a simple stomach upset due to the sudden recurrence. I would be very grateful if anyone could shed some light on what this could be, or recommend anything that they think would be good for me to eat/drink in this situation as I have not eaten properly for days and find it very difficult to keep anything down for long. Just some background information - I have no previously-diagnosed medical conditions and I have been taking the malaria tablets prescribed for me by my doctor (Chloroquinine and Proguanil) and have not missed a dose. I have taken both of these malaria tablets before with no bad reaction and so I am doubtful that it is the malaria tablets causing my problems. I have also had every recommenden immunisations for travelling to Indonesia. Any help would be MUCH appreciated. Jana

25 Aug 2010, 3:38 pm | click here to view more

Voting Question: how do you form friendships?

im a 20 year old sophomore in college and have this pal who i recently met online, and shes a girl and im a guy, were the same age and have a whole, whole lot in common like we both wanna travel the world, adore nature and earth, music, adventures, extreme sports. so anyways we both have stated we really want to meet eachother, we also talked on skype (video chat). weve been recenlty writing letters to eachother (like 3 full page letters), and she was heading off to college and moving into her apartment, and gave me a new address to send my letter to, (and in her letter, said to "write back soon!"), so i told her i sent the letter and she said "i left for school today and checked my mailbox before i left but didnt receive anything from you. i guess i'll have my mom send it to me when she gets it." but i sent it to her apartment address b/c she said if i cant receive it on by friday, send it to her apartment address, then like 5 days later i asked if she got the letter, and she hasnt responded. i kinda figured that she hasnt had time to work on the letter and will message me when she does send it, but i dont know, its been a week since she responded, and im at school now and havent given her my mailbox address yet b/c i dont wanna be forceful, so should i give it a few more days and message her my address or what? thank you! :)

25 Aug 2010, 10:50 pm | click here to view more

Resolved Question: Can you give me some Travel Challenges?

In the next few months I will be starting my travel blog. I am a very experienced traveler of Europe and have even lived there so I got the idea on most of the stuff that's going on there so I can do hotel recommendations, sights etc etc... Something I do want to add to my blog is some adventure challenges, so the people tell me something they have always wanted to try or are too afraid to try, anywhere around the world and I will do it, documenting everything along the way with written news and photos. I would like to complete some of these "challenges" before I start up my blog and I thought the wide world of Yahoo might have some great ideas that I don't. So anyone got anything for me? Thanks a lot!

24 Aug 2010, 4:20 pm | click here to view more

Voting Question: help with symbolic objects...?

I was assigned a homework assignment where we each have to bring in a object that tells everyone about ourselves. And then we have to gift it. it has to have a deeper meaning behind it too. for example: if someone brought in a passport, the obvious would be that that person likes to travel. and the deeper meaning would be that the person likes adventure and trying new things etc.. So im having trouble finding something to bring in for class.. some things about me are: i like to play the piano, i adore to draw, im nice of shy, i like animals, and i was born in germany and lived there for 5 years. (im 15 now). I was thinking about bringing some piano sheet music? or a little stuffed animal koala i have? but idk what the deeper meaning would be.. please help! thanks! if i brought in the sheet music for fur elise, which is a german tune, what culd the deeper meaning be?

24 Aug 2010, 12:48 am | click here to view more

Resolved Question: What book do you think I should write?

I could right about the military. My travels/ adventures. Being a Dr. Rev. Myself/life. I'm not sure!

23 Aug 2010, 6:24 pm | click here to view more

Resolved Question: Careers involving travel/adventure and possibly animals?

For YEARS I've been planning to become a vet (I absolutely adore animals) but now I've suddenly changed my mind and I don't know what to do. I need to pick subject options really soon because next year is my last year! I've recently discovered that I adore airplanes (now I'm considering flight attendant but I'm too short and I doubt I'll be growing much anymore) and I really adore traveling the world! I want to go everywhere (Rome, Ireland, Africa, Fiji, Mexico, Vietnam...) I also adore adventure and really 'outdoor' activities! I like science (chemistry, but not really biology) and I'm pretty good at it (not bragging or anything haha). And I reckon paleontologists/zoologists etc and careers that involve 'discovering' things/adventuring are PERFECT for me, except I don't know any kinds of careers that suit me! Do you have any ideas? Thanks heaps :)

23 Aug 2010, 12:59 am | click here to view more

Voting Question: Problem with The Sims 3 World Adventures?

Okay, so I select Travel on the computer, pick the location, and it plays the little tour video for the destination. But when every of that is done my sim isn't there... the toolbar at the bottom doesn't have my sim's face, wishes, and I can't expand the bar. It just lets me look around the town but my sim never appears. The order I installed the expansion packs is Ambitions, High-End Loft Stuff, and then World Adventures. How do I fix this? Thanks for the help!

22 Aug 2010, 11:12 pm | click here to view more

Resolved Question: 1 year anniversary ideas?

i want to go on a fun and romantic adventure type week vacation for me and my wonderful boyfriend. i want to travel somewhere in the states. we are leaving our phones at home to be completely just us. the problem is we dont know where to go. we are very much outdoors type of people. we want spontaneity and to have fun and be romantic at the same time if that is at every possible. also there is no budget and gambling is not our life stlye also there is no budget and gambling is not our life stlye

21 Aug 2010, 8:00 pm | click here to view more

Resolved Question: You ever wanted to or have created a entire sequel story line to a movie (maybe even written it)?

At 16 (20 years ago) i wrote ET 2 a very good story set 5 years after ET where Eliot has been through hell since the events of the first movie, including losing contact with his family, and now free back in the real world, he rediscovers the original radio they built and uses it.. ET comes with more ET's and (havent finished it) they face some grave emergency. "A True Animal Reunion: Animal home 2": this was a few years ago. I did a college reunion setup with everyone still alive (cast members) no recasts, where old friends and enemies are meeting at Faber College for a reunion. However a wealthy businessman plans to tear down Faber and friends and enemies of old must join forces in a Delta home style battle against him. Back to the Future: For every Time... This is one i just started recently. Marty and his best pal prepare to bury the long missing Doc Brown when they discover the original flux capacitor drawing and decide to build a new time machine. Instead of a glorious future they find chaos, destruction, and death. Doc Brown informs them that something in their time travels had destroyed the future. This time time travel has no rules, they must be broken, as Marty, his family and others must join in a around the Timeline of travel adventure. What have you done? He was locked away in a lab below government control... His family moved on. His mom remarried, his brother... i havent decided his fate.. i think i originally had him dead.. his sister, just like Drew Barrymore would go on to do prostitution and drugs.

21 Aug 2010, 2:01 pm | click here to view more

Voting Question: The Sims 3 World Adventures?

On the Sims 3 World Adventures, is there a way to receive the books they sell in other countries without actually traveling there? Because sometimes I just want one of the cookbooks but it is too much of a mess to travel to the country. Help is appreciated. Oh, and are if it's a cheat or otherwise. I just want to figure out if there is a solution. That was supposed to say that I don't care if it's a cheat or not but my computer kept freezing.

21 Aug 2010, 11:41 pm | click here to view more

Resolved Question: Travel Channel on Carnival Cruise?

Im going on a cruise boat soon, and i would like to know beforehand if they show the Travel Channel on the cruise. Im completly addicted to a show called Ghost Adventures, and a special premier is showing on one of the days i am on the cruise boat. Any help appriciated. :)

21 Aug 2010, 11:37 am | click here to view more

Resolved Question: So is Obama a Muslim or Not?

The case for not: Obama says he is a Christian and he prays every day, and consults his "spiritual advisor" every day. Obama attended Rev Jeremiah Wright's Black Liberation Theology Chruch for 20 years. Wright would say that he is a Christian minister or pastor of the gosple. The case for Obama as a Muslim: He was born of a Muslim dad. In Islam being a Muslim is passed on through the dad like in Judaism being a Jew is passed on through the mom. Bobby Zimmerman (Bob Dylan) went through a period in his life when he called himself a Christian, but even during that period, the Jews had a claim on him below Torah law because his mom was Jewish. If he later wants to claim to be a Jew, he will not be denied, he will be recognized as a Jew. Obama now says he is a Christian. But below Koranic law he is a Muslim. After he leaves office if he claims to be a Muslim he will not be denied, because his dad was a Muslim. You could say that the two cases and not analogous, but you would be wrong. They are perfectly analogous. At age 18 Obama travelled to Pakistan, and visited Madrassas and mosques there, while claiming to be an Indonesian citizen. We have absolutely no idea what religion he was claiming to be a member of at that time. Maybe he was saying he was a Christian. Maybe he was saying he was a Muslim. We simply don't know. The man comes from a very profound culture of corruption, so there's no way his testimonial statements at this time, many years later, would have any probative value. We may as well be listening to a dog barking. No witnesses to Obama's adventures in Pakistan have been forthcoming. We know that on matters of politics Obama is a very Jellywaggle kinda guy. Could be that he's that way on religion too. Just tell him what the "right" answer is today -- he's there. To me, the evidence is not clear either way. below religious law the muslims have a claim on him. But if he asserts that he is a Christian at this time, who can deny it? Not me. Not you. Maybe that's why he feels free to say it, or maybe it's actually true, who knows? One thing we know as an absolute fact. Obama is a very strong Muslim Sympathizer. He tells us that. He says it's his agenda. He's an outreach kinda guy. No problem with the trial of Khalid Sheik Mohammad in downtown Manhattan. No problem with the mosque at ground zero. No problem putting on a turban and Jalabiyah and bowing to a Muslim cleric. Maybe he just loves everybody, muslims included. Or maybe he is a strong muslim sympathizer. To Ben: We know who is dad was Ben, and what religion his dad was, and what the Koranic law is on this topic. So it's not a question about whether he could have some relation that was muslim. We know he did. His dad. To Visible N: New Ager, Secular Humanist -- good theories. Here's another one: Obama-ist. To Bridge: In real life in the West and in USA. That's real life to you. OK, me too. But there are 7 Billion people on this planet. A billion of them, at least, do not share your quick and easy idea about "real life". Real life to them is different. Whenever I walk down Rodeo steer in Beverly Hills I always think that's "real life", but what do I know, or you, right? To Glock: He may be tougher than you think. This man has been totally hated, except by an inner circle of cronies, his entire life. His heart is one huge mass of scar tissue. People for 40 years have not hesitated to tell him exactly what they think of him. There's not one thing that you or I or anybody could ever say to him that he hasn't heard at high volume before. I don't think pain would work, or stress, or deprivations, except maybe snooze denial. That, and a touch of scopalomine always seems to work. Of course it would not be right to rough handle the President, and neither you nor I would do any such thing. But I'm just saying from his psychological profile, he might be a pretty tough skel to crack. He's every scar tissue inside. To Luta J: More like the Manchurian Candidate actually.

20 Aug 2010, 9:26 pm | click here to view more

Resolved Question: how do you like my Harry Potter fanfiction?

After the Battle of Hogwarts, the school is nearly completely destroyed. Leaving it unable for new kids to learn there. Thats leaves hundreds of students to find new schools to attend. So when 14 year old Matthew Rembrandt is forced to pick a new school (he attended Hogwarts before it was destroyed). He chooses The Wizarding Academy of Magical Arts (W.A.M.A. or The Academy; for short) he makes friends, has adventures, and discovers enemies at his new school. Meanwhile, the Ministry of Magic is having trouble after the fall of Voldemort. With Voldemort gone, that leaves open the title of darkest wizard, and hundreds are trying to claim the spot, making the Wizarding World a very dangerous place to be. Due to the rise of bad wizards and witches, the Ministry of Magic has issued special early training for becoming an Auror. Which anyone with high grades in the Defense against the Dark Arts class can attend; which includes Matthew Rembrandt. The special training put students into teams and they travel the world learning new spells, trying to stay alive, and uncovering an ancient magic. An ancient magic that threatens the line between the magical world and the muggle world. P.S. - this is my first fanfiction, so dont be to harsh first 2 chapters: http://www.wattpad.com/577684-the-matthew-rembrandt-series

20 Aug 2010, 5:11 am | click here to view more

Resolved Question: Describe your dream wedding?

I'd want a very tiny, intimate wedding. As far as guests go, I'd only want my immediate family there. My mom, brother, and grandparents. And maybe my closest friends if they feel like family to me. I'd want the same for my fiance, just his family & closest friends. I'd want a destination wedding. I'm torn between 2 places, either Sweden, where my grandparents live & where I plan to settle down after college, or this place --> http://tinypic.com/r/2db9fzr/7 <--, I have no clue where that is, it's just a screensavor, but the minute I saw it I could picture myself walking down that dock to receive married. As far as the dress goes, I'd want something soft and romantic, with a corset, sweetheart neckline, and a full skirt made of tulle. I wouldn't spend ludacris amounts of money on the dress though, like $1000 would be enough. I watch Say Yes to the Dress sometimes & can't believe it when people pay upwards of $5000 for a dress they will wear ONCE in their life, it's insane. Since it's such a tiny wedding their won't really be a color scheme or anything like that. I think I'd just receive married at that dock & then go to a REALLY nice restraunt & eat food, clip cake, and maybe dance or something. Then I'd say bye to the guests & start my honeymoon, which would be a week long of traveling! First we'd fly to Paris, & spend a day or two there, & then... well, I haven't figured out where else we'll go yet, but it will be a week of excitment and adventure, that's for sure! The whole affair would only last a few hours. I'm guessing it will still be pretty expensive though, since it's a destination wedding and every. Hopefully since I'll be working as a flight attendant I can receive a discount on the tickets & keep it somewhat reasonable, I think below $20,000 would be a good price for a decent wedding. & I think the ideal age to receive married at would be 24, after a year long engagment. I also want a platinum or white gold princess clip diamond ring when I'm propopsed to. (= Hbu? What's your dream wedding, dress, ring, age, etc. Best answer to whoever includes the most detailsss! (:

2 Sep 2010, 4:17 pm | click here to view more

Open Question: Cheap open ended ticket to South America from California (SFO)?

I'm planning on embarking on an extended travel/work adventure to South America with my significant other. We were planning on leaving California on New years eve (cheap one way tix) for Buenos Aires. However, I've heard waiting to buy a return ticket when you're ready to arrive home can be quite pricey. Any advice on how to go about buying plane tickets if we: a. dont know when we are coming home? b. dont know where we are going to be flying home from? Thanks.

2 Sep 2010, 2:29 pm | click here to view more

Open Question: please help... a life question.?

I'm no good at words but I’ll try my best to explain. For quite some time I've been very bored of life. No, I haven't done it every, there are a few things on my list, from skydiving and traveling, but still I do not find much excitement even in their possibility. I'm very active and successful in school, sports, I'm always open to new things, but I have arrive to depressing conclusion that reality is not enough. I constantly change my mind, I am always unsure, and yet it would seem that the events in my life fall into place nicely. I am attending a university, I very much adore my family and friends, and I have a wonderful boyfriend who constantly manipulates himself for my odd adventures and teetering emotions. I have a good life and people are good to me. But I am still unsatisfied. This world is nothing to me, and nor is money. My satisfaction cannot be bought. It’s an idea that has been festering in me for quite some time, and if I didn't have a brother to live for, then I wouldn't. I crave something apart from the earth I know; something as crazy as being the avatar bending the elements, having a vampire boyfriend, or being the chosen one. It’s every really laughable sometimes because it’s so fanatical (and because most of my ideas are stupid movies) but someone somewhere must feel the same. I have a wild imagination. How can I make my dream a reality? Or really another way to compensate for what’s impossible? Also, i do not resent anyone, nor do i claim to have a perfect life, but i do have a good one. Also i hate writting (sorry) and im not just going to cease watching movies or having silly ideas and dumb down my imagination by holding it back. My imagination is the one thing that keeps me dreaming... I am literally bored. Nothing fascinates me anymore. Also i have a very strong grasp for reality. I know what is possible, what is not. I am currently in med school and i have based my education ad life on what is logical and physically possible. i adore my career more than anyone could. it is not the thing holding me back.

2 Sep 2010, 1:44 am | click here to view more

Open Question: The Sims 3 World Adventure issue?

Recently just got a new computer and did a complete fresh install of the sims 3. but now when i travel to egypt, china, or france the town loads but my traveling sims do not. Anyone seen this before?

2 Sep 2010, 11:40 pm | click here to view more

Open Question: Sims 3 question about my sims refusal to do certain tasks (collect money)?

ok so I have the sims 3 with world adventures and high end loft stuff. Ive been playing for a while now So I do possess alot of properties and am running 4 sims right now. however 2 days ago my sims refuse to collect monies from revenue properties, nor will they attend movies, concerts, games, buy books, sell fruit or buy books. they go to the building then stand out side, stomp their feet and the bubble shows foot steps and a red cross through it. Other town sims will even collect around them trying to receive in but its like the building is locked up. Two of my sims that work in those buildings could not receive in to work and thus got fired. What is going on here. These are not properties I can change in anyways except the names etc. How do I fix this. They go other places, they travel, sim, work out etc. just not this. its weird. never happend before. And its not because it not time to collect yet, i have 3 weeks worth of earnings to collect.

1 Sep 2010, 4:48 pm | click here to view more

Voting Question: Dream meanings. What, why?

Fire - there were two kids playing with flame. I was just standing there watching the kids. Then the thing, wood/lumber I think,was burning then the kids were gone. Still, I was just watching burn fiercely. And that's it. Carnival and friends - my friends and I. Were at the ferris wheel and then it broke down, we were every at the top, stuck and that's it, does it mean anything ? Home town and city friends - weird dream, our classroom is at this cemetery office. And some of my city friends were my classmates, and my old childhood crush was there ( he is a celebrity ) . He was really friendly to me, almost like he likes me. Then the class was supposed to go to the cemetery, by the way it's a landmark. So we, celebrity crush and two of my friends were left out we decided for some adventure, we wen to this shortcut. It was muddy and it had a dog, a very fierce one, we had to crawl to receive in and the celeb crush was really caring and taking care of me. Then we got caught by our teachers ( my real life teachers) and we were sent to the "office" which was surprisingly my home. While traveling to there, celeb crush said that I was really familiar ( he was a transfer student btw) and the dream ended with my etchers eating spaghetti in my home. Does it mean anything ?

1 Sep 2010, 1:50 am | click here to view more

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