In light of the above explanation, I correct my answer to say that I "choose" to make my version of Buddhism a philosophy because I believe the religion is intertwined with a deity and thus separate from philosophy.

So are you asking people to rate your profile, or are you asking more of a "general discussion" type question? One that would be "generally discussed." Perhaps in a different forum.

Oh you're just playing with me now! How does standing me up for dinner prove that you would love to have dinner with me?!
Quite the contrary, I would think!

I see what this "new friend" has done to you.

Lol "I'm not interested in you" can seem like a bit of a harsh rebuke. If you give a reason like "you're far away" or "our interests seem too far apart" that usually softens the blow and makes it seem like you had a reason besides looks and/or cockiness to turn the girl down.

I've found that there are multiple approaches to buddhism. It can be either a religion, a philosophy, or both...depending on which approach you take to it.

The buddhism which I practice is entirely a philosophy. In this approach, the buddha was not a martyr nor a saint, but merely an enlightened being who is demonstrating an effective means towards gaining inner peace. The goal is not to worship any being, but rather to find a way in which to place yourself in harmony with the world and all of its creatures, beings, and energy.

Yeah that's what dictionary.com tells me.

So how is that the reason why you stood me up?!

I can only imagine.

Purlieu? And who/what is that?

Fair enough...as long as you're consistent with the argument.

Drink up and enjoy your night, my man.

Lol shoes, you're popular AND a sweetheart. Classy, that's all I can say.

(But you stood me up for dinner! )

So is it automatically dumb and wrong for a man who has a wife and/or kids to be fighting?

congrats shoes!

I...umm...did my taxes and finished 3rd in quizzo at the bar. If that counts for anything?

Well now I know what to tell my mom to get next year for xmas! Haha.


Ok, off to the bar...in the name of research!

That's my worry...luckily they don't tend to hang out in bars.

Here's the deal: I'm heading to the bar and I'll wear axe body spray (that was a very well intentioned, if not misplaced, gift from my mother for xmas) and see if it gets more attention than my regular cologne does.

That will be the final test, haha.

*Calling my broker to get lacoste stocks before the JSH men read the above*

Hey Indn. You missed my "broad" joke earlier. I was expecting to be trounced. You're off your game.

Axe "Essence" is ok, "Vice" is unbearable. IMO.

Doh!