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stunning pics from belinda, just wow!

anti-up, sleeves up ......

bullet proof and we're not gonna change

you're born to fly ( instead of bound at the end of the song)

I'm alone..........now we own this

I'm still workin it (not a lyric)

Ah, haaaaaa. I see the light!

Juniemoon said above (sorry I suck at quoting mulitple times):
P.S. If you were nodding your head reading this post, you or someone you love just might be emotionally sensitive. If you felt your inner George Patton awakening, not so much.

and then grandduchesspf said after her:
I agree with you Junniemoon. I have people in my life that I have to really think about what I am going to say next because they are very sensitive and I am rather pragmatic.

Thanks Junie for your compliment on my post, and to all others that have commented. I think it was very brave of you to put it out here, and not a big mistake at all. I was a little worried that you might take offense, so glad you didn't, and glad you put forth such an excellent post yourself.

First, my son is a sensitive, and also an empath, so I was nodding my head a lot. I had just temporarily forgotten, because he is now in college, and has been away for 5 years now. He has grown up, and doesn't cry anymore when I give him an angry or disgusted look. But now I understand exactly what you mean.

And second, grandduchess - your comment resonated with me not because I am pragmatic (unless I don't understand another big word, that happens to me here) but I am honest to a fault and always tell it like I see it, and I often find myself appologizing for my bluntness.

Third, I think sometimes something said just pushes somebody's button. We all have things we are sensitive about rather we are a "sensitive" or not. It depends on who you are, what your experience has been like, what your frame of reference in viewing the world is, and how you see yourself in relationship to others, and probably a whole lot more.........

Like Tinafea just now, and I don't think geezlouise's comments were directed specifically at her. Tina, I hope you see this: I am sure being a mod is very difficult, and I am sure that everyone here really appreciates all that you mods do. So please don't be angry and know that we all love you. And, don't run away!

And finally fourth, I think some people are so excited to be here and care so much about the interaction here, that they do get offended, and overreact, and take things too personally, sometimes.

But, (I'm tired of numbers now) I also think geez is right that some people have tried to pick fights on this board. Some people have confrontational natures, just like some people are sensitive and some are pragmatic, and some have other temperments, they are probably as varied as the avis here. I wasn't around much this summer, so I can't really say one way or the other. The green line has been needed plenty of times, and for the most part has been beneficial to keeping order on this crazy train we call Adamtopia.

But the atmosphere here has changed. And geez is right that we used to be able to have all kinds of interesting discussions on the main thread. I shall now reveal that that is why Alek posted her deep and moving insight on the main thread instead of here a couple of days ago. It would be very nice to be able to get back to that, instead of "Just the Facts" (News).

I think part of it is growing pains. Adam's fandom is growing, and as I said earlier, there are new people coming here every day. In fact (well maybe not actually a fact) I seem to remember that membership was around 300 before the EMA performance, and the latest count is 1262. So in a year, we have grown as a fan community by leaps and bounds. Now, some people are new and excited, some people are George Patton (I love that analogy) crusaders, some people are sensitives, and some people are just trying to work up the nerve to post, while others are only lurking. Then there are those of us hardies that flail away regardless of what else is going on.

The interpersonal dynamics at Atop would make a good study, as has been mentioned here before. But, a lot of the fun of this place seems to have fallen by the wayside, which is really sad. I stand by my opinion that people have gottten too serious, so my prescription is:
lighten up, everybody, and lets have some fun around here!

And some deep soul searching insights inspired by our fearless leader, Grammy Nominated Adam MutherF*ckin Beast Lambert.

And now I'm going to watch NCIS, night to all you lovely friends.

did yall just see Adam's tweet about the people's choice awards? Damn, man is working it! YAY and so very proud of him. If you want it, you gotta go out and get it.
POP That Lock! "If you want it, you gotta be it......"
somebody help me, the words are slipping away