Update Season VII: "The OK Corral"

[Joe Biden 2020]

Inks, I know you think you're so much better than me and you never make mistakes, but do you have to rub it in my face every single post you make?

You are one good comedian!!

You've been told repeatedly by a number of posters (not just Inks, though you like to pull "Inks is mean" excuse) that, frankly speaking, you're f**king everything up. Either you don't try at all to do something with your miserable (it's not awesome, isn't it?) life, or you give up like a bored 2 years old toddler.

It's like with a party. When one person tells you you had too much to drink, that's just a single opinion. When you're hearing this line from a number diffrent people, then you had too much to drink and you should go to sleep.

Inks is not the only one, but he is the only one that keeps playing the same note day after day after day after day.  I know he has good intentions, but his rhetoric is laughable.

I'm definitely not perfect.  I make many, many mistakes, but yet, my life is awesome even though it's not exactly what I had planned.

It's about to get even more awesome with the possibility of the Peace Corps.  (I'm not listening to the Peace Corps naysayers.)

[Joe Biden 2020]

I'm definitely not perfect.  I make many, many mistakes, but yet, my life is awesome even though it's not exactly what I had planned.

It's about to get even more awesome with the possibility of the Peace Corps.  (I'm not listening to the Peace Corps naysayers.)

How long are you going to serve? 2 days before getting bored?

27 months.  Then, I'll come back and go to Kenya.  My life is going to be focused on foreign missions.

[Joe Biden 2020]

Anyway, I've got to go poison myself at McDonald's.

[Joe Biden 2020]

I'm going to address both Inks and Kal in this post:

I know its my life that I'm living.  I just want to make sure you and me both realize that it doesn't matter what answers I give you whether they be the right answers or the wrong answers.  Your life will go on and my life will go on and we'll continue posting on this forum and discussing politics, together.  What matters is that I actually put my words in to action.  I realize that I've done a very poor job of that in the past.  I can say things will be different until the cows come home, but things won't actually be different until things are different, if you know what I mean.  I'm not trying to convince you or anybody that things will be different, because I don't answer to you or anyone else on this forum.  I answer to my God, ultimately, and myself, second, and until I get completely off their nickel, I answer to my parents.

Things are definitely not perfect, and I am earnestly trying to change them.  I am seeing a Dietitian next Wednesday, 22 May.  There I will have an eating plan laid out for me that I can start following.  I will have a gym down there I can visit 3-4 times a week and on the days I am not working out at the gym, I can walk.  Like I said and like others have said and like my mother has said, if I want to even think about succeeding in the Peace Corps and/or Kenya, I have got to lose a lot of this weight.  I don't necessarily have to lose all of the excess weight, but I need to lose the vast majority of it.  I have lost 2 pounds since that 275 weigh in, so I'm now in the 272.5-273.5 range.  My goal is by the time I apply for the Peace Corps on September 1, I hope to lose at least 20-25 pounds, hopefully getting down to 250.  Then, while the application process is running its course, I plan to lose at least an additional 50 pounds getting down to 200.  That's still not all the way down, but 200 is much, much better than 275 and no one can argue that.  I don't have to be a perfectly normal weight and a little excess weight is not bad, but when you have 100 lbs of excess weight, you've got some to get rid of.  In the mean time, I will be working closely with my doctor and my dietitian to get rid of this weight in the healthiest way possible.

Patrick,

I am very prideful, but this is not about my ego.  I want no fame or fortune from this.  I just want to serve my God in whatever capacity He calls me.  If I am to receive any fame or recognition from it, I want to pass it on directly and fully to Jesus Christ.  When I make mistakes, I want to be to a point where I can freely own it without reservation, accept whatever consequences come from it, learn from it, and move on from it.  I will admit, I'm not entirely to that point, yet.  God's still working on this lump of clay and dirt to mold it, make it, and shape it into something that can bring Him the most glory.

[Joe Biden 2020]

I'm going to address both Inks and Kal in this post:
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Patrick,

And will you address Bacon King's points about P Diddy, and Spock's sacrifice?  You seem to be ignoring him.

I'm still trying to figure out how the tweet about P Diddy applies to my situation.

Captain Spock's sacrifice was much more noble than a McDonald's sacrifice...

[Joe Biden 2020]

As of Midnight, I will be 5 weeks away from leaving for Africa.

[Joe Biden 2020]

Just a few hours apart.....

My goal is by the time I apply for the Peace Corps on September 1, I hope to lose at least 20-25 pounds, hopefully getting down to 250.  Then, while the application process is running its course, I plan to lose at least an additional 50 pounds getting down to 200. 

Anyway, I've got to go poison myself at McDonald's.

Notice the McDonald's post was before the goals.  It would have been even more of a joke the other way around.

[Joe Biden 2020]

What did you get at Micky D's, Bushie?

A small hamburger, no fries, and a drink.

[Joe Biden 2020]

Obviously Bushie isn't going to weigh 200 pounds ever, so why harp on him?

About a year from now, I hope to make a liar out of you on this.

[Joe Biden 2020]

What did you get at Micky D's, Bushie?

A small hamburger, no fries, and a drink.

Earlier you noted you were going to get enough so you didn't feel hungy.  A 280 pound person will not be satisfied with a small burger and a drink.

So I'm just going to believe this is another lie.  It's best you don't respond rather than lie.  Your answer was simply ludicrous.

I changed my mind.  No lie.

[Joe Biden 2020]

BK has stopped using words lately? 

On the contrary.  He is using 1,000 words per post.

[Joe Biden 2020]

Wait... the Peace Corps thing is serious?  That came out of nowhere... and Jeff, you honestly think you're not impulsive.  If you're talking about the Peace Corps in September, what happened to CAD school?

I'm still praying about it.  I haven't decided one way or the other.  I would like to go.  I'm only going to apply in September in an effort to leave next Summer, so I still have time to get the CAD certificate.  My Pastor told me one of the best way to find out if God has opened a particular door is to approach the door and knock.  If the door opens, it is God's Will, if the door does not open, it is not God's Will.  Also, while I am going through the Application Process, I will be starting to raise the $5,000 to go to Kenya for the Summer 2015 should the Peace Corps not be the right move.  If I do go to the Peace Corps, I will return every penny of the $5,000.  If I do not go to the Peace Corps, I will already be on my way to the $5,000.

[Joe Biden 2020]

Obviously Bushie isn't going to weigh 200 pounds ever, so why harp on him?

About a year from now, I hope to make a liar out of you on this.

Hey, I hope you do, but I am nearly certain I will be correct. Plus, getting into the Peace Corps isn't an easy thing to do. You don't just 'decide' one day you're going to do it when you're obese with lots of medical problems.

I do hope I am wrong about all of this, but I am batting 1.000 right now since you came home from Utah, and I don't see that changing.

We shall see won't we.  I will say that scheduling an appointment with a Dietitian is a good start, wouldn't you agree?  The only trick will be sticking to the game plan that we derive.

[Joe Biden 2020]

bushie you said you tried to join the military when you were xx years younger and xx pounds lighter.  what makes you think youre up to the peace corps?

Indeed, that was in the Summer 2000 right before my Senior Year of High School.

Right now, I'm nowhere near up to it, but with a little hard work and dedication things can change.  Plus, there's no harm in trying.  The worst they can tell me is "No" or "Not now".

[Joe Biden 2020]

Politicus, those pictures get me very excited and further go to solidify and reaffirm what my calling in life is.

[Joe Biden 2020]

Eating at Golden Corral wont help you achieve you dreams.

It will help that I haven't had anything to eat today up until this outing.

[Joe Biden 2020]

Peace Corps may well be a long shot, but it never hurts to at least attempt it.  Like I said, the worst they can say to me is "no" or "not now".  I haven't thought about Development Work, though, that may be something worth checking into.

I would like to upgrade my Computer Science minor, and I am going to go up to Alva and talk with the Department Chair and get his thoughts on the feasibility of such an attempt.

I hope to be able to talk to him in June.  He's probably on vacation right now as the Spring Commencement was just last Saturday, 11 May 2013.  If I can talk to him before I go to Kenya, then depending on his reaction, I may try to go up there this August and start the upgrade.  If I do go up there, I would likely delay the Peace Corps application for a year or so depending on how long the upgrade would take.

If I do go up to Alva, I will try to get into a low-rent apartment around town.

The next few weeks will be telling.

[Joe Biden 2020]

These constant pipe dreams and inability to focus on anything is not normal and you need to see a therapist.

So, its not normal to have dreams?

[Joe Biden 2020]

May I ask the forum a question?  Anybody who wants to respond feel free?

Why am I not encouraged to follow my dreams?  Am I somehow not allowed to follow my dreams?  Every time I mention something I hear people constantly saying "it's impossible", "don't try it", "you're wasting your time", "it's a pipe dream", etc.

I have made many mistakes, but it doesn't mean I have no right to pursue my dreams.

[Joe Biden 2020]

These constant pipe dreams and inability to focus on anything is not normal and you need to see a therapist.

So, its not normal to have dreams?

Nope. You have a new plan, dream and goal every day. This is not normal behavior and you need to fix it.

Have you heard of the term called "change"?  My plans are not completely different each time, they are evolving.  I don't know if you realize, but the Peace Corps is related to foreign missions.  Yes, I need to find one thing and stick to it, but to think that it is somehow not normal to still be searching for one's calling is ludicrous

[Joe Biden 2020]

May I ask the forum a question?  Anybody who wants to respond feel free?

Why am I not encouraged to follow my dreams?  Am I somehow not allowed to follow my dreams?  Every time I mention something I hear people constantly saying "it's impossible", "don't try it", "you're wasting your time", "it's a pipe dream", etc.

I have made many mistakes, but it doesn't mean I have no right to pursue my dreams.

Which dream, the pastor, the Rainbow system guy, the architect, The Utahan, the Peace corps, the Maisha rep, the church planter, the devoted husband caring for a disabled wife and her mammy, dell guy, parks department guy, weight loss guy, which one is it Jeff.

You didn't answer my question.  Have you heard of someone still searching for their calling, and throwing out ideas out loud?

[Joe Biden 2020]

These constant pipe dreams and inability to focus on anything is not normal and you need to see a therapist.

So, its not normal to have dreams?

Nope. You have a new plan, dream and goal every day. This is not normal behavior and you need to fix it.

Have you heard of the term called "change"?  My plans are not completely different each time, they are evolving.  I don't know if you realize, but the Peace Corps is related to foreign missions.  Yes, I need to find one thing and stick to it, but to think that it is somehow not normal to still be searching for one's calling is ludicrous

Your thought patterns are sabotaging your life.  You are lacking in focus and worse yet not learning from your missteps. I think talking to someone will help you.

I do not have the money to see a super-expensive therapist who cares nothing for me except my wallet, but will charge me out the wazoo for a 5 minute session and prescribe me some expensive medication.  That's not going to happen.  That is not needed.  The only way I would go is if I were guaranteed to not have to pay a single solitary dime.

[Joe Biden 2020]

May I ask the forum a question?  Anybody who wants to respond feel free?

Why am I not encouraged to follow my dreams?  Am I somehow not allowed to follow my dreams?  Every time I mention something I hear people constantly saying "it's impossible", "don't try it", "you're wasting your time", "it's a pipe dream", etc.

I have made many mistakes, but it doesn't mean I have no right to pursue my dreams.

Because it's is actually important I'll break my vow of update silence and explain this one for you. (And yeah all these gifs has a specific message I'm trying to make, although admittedly some are so abstract I'm not really expecting anyone get them).

The net symbolizes your goals.

The jumping man is you.

His rolls of fat are your rolls of fat and also symbolizes your numerous habits that are unhealthy for you mentally and physically.

The mat is your dependency on others because you're unable to take care of yourself.

EDIT: And just so we're clear I'll go ahead and connect the dots between these concepts. If you try to keep your eye on the prize without solving the problems that are holding you back you'll fail and nothing will change. Get your day to day life in order before you even think about what your plans will be more than like a year from now. If you can't even motivate yourself to walk around the block how do you think you'll motivate yourself to focus on your education and graduate at the time you're expecting, let alone keep up with all the other things you want to do after that?

What you don't realize, BK, is my life is in order.  I do have things together.  No body believes me, but I seriously do have things together.  I've got my God to fill in the gaps.  One thing I know is certain, the duration of my life will be focused on foreign missions (a very noble and non-egotistical endeavor).  It just remains a question of which capacity do I enter the mission field?  Do I enter through the Peace Corps (which is foreign missions) or do I enter directly through Maisha?  That part, I don't have figured out, yet.  As far as my weight goes, would people please give me a freakin' chance!!!!!  I am going to a Dietitian next Wednesday, but not a single post has been made on that.  Everybody is saying I am doomed and have absolutely no hope.  Where is the encouragement in that?  Give me a chance!!!!

[Joe Biden 2020]

These constant pipe dreams and inability to focus on anything is not normal and you need to see a therapist.

So, its not normal to have dreams?

Nope. You have a new plan, dream and goal every day. This is not normal behavior and you need to fix it.

Have you heard of the term called "change"?  My plans are not completely different each time, they are evolving.  I don't know if you realize, but the Peace Corps is related to foreign missions.  Yes, I need to find one thing and stick to it, but to think that it is somehow not normal to still be searching for one's calling is ludicrous

Your thought patterns are sabotaging your life.  You are lacking in focus and worse yet not learning from your missteps. I think talking to someone will help you.

I do not have the money to see a super-expensive therapist who cares nothing for me except my wallet, but will charge me out the wazoo for a 5 minute session and prescribe me some expensive medication.  That's not going to happen.  That is not needed.  The only way I would go is if I were guaranteed to not have to pay a single solitary dime.

So now you are frugal with other people's money? Grow up, get your $hit together and stop making excuses.

Bacon King that was beautiful man.

I have grown up.  I do have my stuff together.  I am not making excuses.

[Joe Biden 2020]

The net symbolizes your goals.

The jumping man is you.

His rolls of fat are your rolls of fat and also symbolizes your numerous habits that are unhealthy for you mentally and physically.

The mat is your dependency on others because you're unable to take care of yourself.

Well, if you're going to be all explicit about it, I guess I'll go along as well, with regard to my picture of the wallaby and the toilet paper:



The wallaby is Bushie.  The house it's in is Kenya.  It has to use the bathroom, but can't figure out how to use the toilet, or toilet paper, and just keeps looking through roll after rool of toilet paper for its calling.  It's not realizing that it's a wallaby, should probably be outside hopping around to lose weight, should focus on dreams that it's more suited to that don't have to do with Kenya, and that it's just making life more difficult for those who need to use the bathroom right now, and for whom there won't be any toilet paper left.

So, my dreams and my calling to go to Kenya should not be pursued?  My life will end up in Kenya, that's not a question anymore.  The only question is when do I go.  Do I go right away (as in 2015), or do I start with the Peace Corps and go to Kenya when I get home)?