Did you know......

[Thomas1984]

.......that in 1984, I was born!

Life for my parents would never be the same again.

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[covenantwmn]

Hi! What's some of your favorite movies and why?

 

[Thomas1984]

Hi! What's some of your favorite movies and why?

Good question. Hmmmmm, there are so many, I shall try to narrow them down.

It weird, now that I try and think about it, it's harder to choose than you'd think.

I'd say Ronin (1998): It's an action film about a small group of chosen men (and one woman) who are contracted to retrieve a large-ish metal suitcase. They don't know why and they don't know what's inside the case. It's got a great cast of actors; Robert de Niro, Jean Reno, Sean Bean, and some other guys who names elude me. It's got some awesome car chases and the whole film is shot in such a way that it gives a rather realistic feel to the story.

Thinking of Jean Reno has reminded me of another film, a few years before Ronin. It's called Leon (or possibly The Professional, in the US). Jean Reno plays the part of an Italian assasin who crosses paths with a young Natalie Portman (this film is her screen debut and she's excellent), who's parents and younger brother have recently been murdered by Gary Oldman, a crooked cop. So Reno takes young Portman under his wing and the plot centre's on the mutual caring bond that the two form. Revenge is on the cards and story reaches a dramatic climax.

I'd say I like both those films because of the acting quality, the grittyness of the realities and the fact that neither of them are big and flashy, yet manage to impress with originality.

On a shorter note, I'll voice my vote for Ben Hur. It's an epic tale, with good actors and for the icing on the cake, an excellant cameo by Jesus Christ. A good film for the holidays, perhaps.

I could go one forever, but that'll do for now.

Thanks Leslie.

 

[Someguyouknow]

haha i was born in 84 as well...

So... How has life treated you so far?

 

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what kind of music do you listen to?

 

[Thomas1984]

haha i was born in 84 as well...

So... How has life treated you so far?

My b'day's 19th February. What yours?

So far life has been kind to me. I have loving and patient parents who, whilst not being perfect, are as much as any son could ask for. I've got a younger sister with whom I have a love and hate relationship: we get on well, but sometimes we fight like cat and dog.

For much of my childhood and teenage-to-young adult years, I felt 'out of place', which lead to me not keeping in touch with friends as we moved from place to place or being bothered about making new ones. I'm a pretty friendly guy, but there just seems to be something about me that people my age sense and react to oddly.

I'm Godfather to my two youngest cousins, who are far too clever for children their age. They're great.

Right now I'm setting myself for a life of self-employment; I have little tolerance for morons in the workplace, a shortcomming of mine. Plus I like to set the rules, even if it does mean more responsiblity.

I was slightly dyslexic at school which meant the teachers thought I was lazy, so in the end I gave up mostly, and spent a few afternoons outside of school. I considered the armed forces for awhile, but my mind isn't exactly linear, so I tend to go from one idea to the next, along with getting distracted if I'm not careful.

I love working as a mechanic, when I get the opportunity; there's just something about taking cars etc apart and improving them that I find very satisfying.

I haven't got a degree and if I ever do complete something like that it won't be anytime soon. I'm on par in regards to establishing my independence, so that's my next goal.

The big question is do I find a place in England or take this part of my life to live in a different country? It's a big step, but I think I'd enjoy it.

I came to Christ just over a year ago and my life has been getting steadily better, ever since.

 

[Thomas1984]

what kind of music do you listen to?

Well, today I've been listening to Lenny Kravitz. I like Jamiroquai, The Three Tenors, most classical music. I've got most of the albums by The Prodigy and a range of rock music.

And Madness, "Baggy Trousers".

When it comes to music, it's the energy I feel drawn to, and you can find it in most genres. A few weeks ago I was caught singing, "what's cookin, good lookin" by Hank Williams, for instance.

I'm still new to Gospel/Worship and contemporary Christian music, but there is this one song that I love; I don't know what it's called, but it goes...

"O brothers, lets go down, down by the river to pray"

or something like that. If anyone knows the name of it, I'd love to know.

If there's one artist I can't stand, it's 50-cent and his friends. Such a source of pointless noise.

 

[Someguyouknow]

My b'day's 19th February. What yours?

So far life has been kind to me. I have loving and patient parents who, whilst not being perfect, are as much as any son could ask for. I've got a younger sister with whom I have a love and hate relationship: we get on well, but sometimes we fight like cat and dog.

For much of my childhood and teenage-to-young adult years, I felt 'out of place', which lead to me not keeping in touch with friends as we moved from place to place or being bothered about making new ones. I'm a pretty friendly guy, but there just seems to be something about me that people my age sense and react to oddly.

I'm Godfather to my two youngest cousins, who are far too clever for children their age. They're great.

Right now I'm setting myself for a life of self-employment; I have little tolerance for morons in the workplace, a shortcomming of mine. Plus I like to set the rules, even if it does mean more responsiblity.

I was slightly dyslexic at school which meant the teachers thought I was lazy, so in the end I gave up mostly, and spent a few afternoons outside of school. I considered the armed forces for awhile, but my mind isn't exactly linear, so I tend to go from one idea to the next, along with getting distracted if I'm not careful.

I love working as a mechanic, when I get the opportunity; there's just something about taking cars etc apart and improving them that I find very satisfying.

I haven't got a degree and if I ever do complete something like that it won't be anytime soon. I'm on par in regards to establishing my independence, so that's my next goal.

The big question is do I find a place in England or take this part of my life to live in a different country? It's a big step, but I think I'd enjoy it.

I came to Christ just over a year ago and my life has been getting steadily better, ever since.

haha seems you are a bit older than me... Sept. 6

Sounds like you know what you are doing with your life haha. I am kinda like you in the sense that i have felt out of place... still to this day.

So... Ever think of coming to the states? Do you like the states or do you hate it like a lot of other countries?

 

[covenantwmn]

Good question. Hmmmmm, there are so many, I shall try to narrow them down.

It weird, now that I try and think about it, it's harder to choose than you'd think.

I'd say Ronin (1998): It's an action film about a small group of chosen men (and one woman) who are contracted to retrieve a large-ish metal suitcase. They don't know why and they don't know what's inside the case. It's got a great cast of actors; Robert de Niro, Jean Reno, Sean Bean, and some other guys who names elude me. It's got some awesome car chases and the whole film is shot in such a way that it gives a rather realistic feel to the story.

Thinking of Jean Reno has reminded me of another film, a few years before Ronin. It's called Leon (or possibly The Professional, in the US). Jean Reno plays the part of an Italian assasin who crosses paths with a young Natalie Portman (this film is her screen debut and she's excellent), who's parents and younger brother have recently been murdered by Gary Oldman, a crooked cop. So Reno takes young Portman under his wing and the plot centre's on the mutual caring bond that the two form. Revenge is on the cards and story reaches a dramatic climax.

I'd say I like both those films because of the acting quality, the grittyness of the realities and the fact that neither of them are big and flashy, yet manage to impress with originality.

On a shorter note, I'll voice my vote for Ben Hur. It's an epic tale, with good actors and for the icing on the cake, an excellant cameo by Jesus Christ. A good film for the holidays, perhaps.

I could go one forever, but that'll do for now.

Thanks Leslie.

Wow!! Ronin's like one of my all time favorites as well!!! LOVE that movie, just had my daughter watch it this year, she is a fan now as well. Just really well done, as you said. Don't know the other film you mentioned, i'll have to look for it. I really like Reno, didn't know his name till you said, so good, now I know. And I agree Ben Hur is sure a good movie. Jesus cameo, , you're right. "Could go on forever," YAY a fellow movie buff!!

Well, today I've been listening to Lenny Kravitz. I like Jamiroquai, The Three Tenors, most classical music. I've got most of the albums by The Prodigy and a range of rock music.

And Madness, "Baggy Trousers".

When it comes to music, it's the energy I feel drawn to, and you can find it in most genres. A few weeks ago I was caught singing, "what's cookin, good lookin" by Hank Williams, for instance.

I'm still new to Gospel/Worship and contemporary Christian music, but there is this one song that I love; I don't know what it's called, but it goes...

"O brothers, lets go down, down by the river to pray"

or something like that. If anyone knows the name of it, I'd love to know.

If there's one artist I can't stand, it's 50-cent and his friends. Such a source of pointless noise.

Like you, I enjoy a broad range of music. But you haven't lived if you haven't heard Flogging Molly or Dropkick Murphys, lol, some language occasionally, but EXCELLENT, if you like Irish punk. And I know the song you mean, we sing in church quite often, just last Sunday in fact, great song. Think i'm with you on most rap.

What do you like best about living in England?

 

[Thomas1984]

haha seems you are a bit older than me... Sept. 6

Sounds like you know what you are doing with your life haha. I am kinda like you in the sense that i have felt out of place... still to this day.

So... Ever think of coming to the states? Do you like the states or do you hate it like a lot of other countries?

As it happens, I love the states. I have relatives in Glendale, Arizona. The landscapes around there are incredible, especially in the mountains near the Flagstaff area. I don't know if I'd move to Arizona itself, but America in general does fascinate me.

No, I don't hate American's either. I haven't travelled abroad much, but enough to know that wherever you are, you'll see the good, the bad, and the ugly. In America, there just happens to be lots of all three.

You can't form an intelligent view of any country by focusing on the worst parts alone, whether it's America, France, Germany, Iraq, Australia or anywhere else.

I've met people who have made such generalisations about Americans, and they only make themselves look bad.

 

[Thomas1984]

Wow!! Ronin's like one of my all time favorites as well!!! LOVE that movie, just had my daughter watch it this year, she is a fan now as well. Just really well done, as you said. Don't know the other film you mentioned, i'll have to look for it. I really like Reno, didn't know his name till you said, so good, now I know. And I agree Ben Hur is sure a good movie. Jesus cameo, , you're right. "Could go on forever," YAY a fellow movie buff!!


Like you, I enjoy a broad range of music. But you haven't lived if you haven't heard Flogging Molly or Dropkick Murphys, lol, some language occasionally, but EXCELLENT, if you like Irish punk. And I know the song you mean, we sing in church quite often, just last Sunday in fact, great song. Think i'm with you on most rap.


What do you like best about living in England?

I'd say the History of England and it's historical architecture. It's all too easy to take for granted the buildings that surround us. As a young lad, we went on family trips to the Natural History Museum, which I loved.

I'm currently living in a city (Lincoln) that was originally a major roman settlement (LINDVM), so we have a large amount of ruins, some preserved better than others. Plus a Cathedral that has parts that date back to 1056 or thereabouts. Back in those days, you weren't expected to live much past your 30's and hundreds of people would literally learn a trade and spend their whole lives helping to build a monument for the glory of God. Personally, I think that's incredible.

The english countryside and coastline can be quite beautiful too. I was born in a rural county (Kent), right by the sea, so I've been blessed in many ways.

Again, going back to History, there are quite a few engineers and military leaders who may well have changed the course of history (to some extent). Then there's the food! Traditional English cooking/baking, when made well, can be very tasty indeed (if not fattening when consumed to excess). Plus we benefit from foreign cultures too; it's rare to find a Brit that doesn't like a good curry.

All washed down with a nice cup of tea.

As a nation, we're not as sophisticated as the French, nor as precise as the Germans, or as passionate as the Italians, but as history has proven, you can't keep the English down.*

*Apart from that little skirmish regarding foreign independence, somewhere across the atlantic, ahem.

Edited to say: Thanks for the suggestion about the DKM's and Flogging Molly, I'll have a look-see for them.

 

[covenantwmn]

I'd say the History of England and it's historical architecture. It's all too easy to take for granted the buildings that surround us. As a young lad, we went on family trips to the Natural History Museum, which I loved.

I'm currently living in a city (Lincoln) that was originally a major roman settlement (LINDVM), so we have a large amount of ruins, some preserved better than others. Plus a Cathedral that has parts that date back to 1056 or thereabouts. Back in those days, you weren't expected to live much past your 30's and hundreds of people would literally learn a trade and spend their whole lives helping to build a monument for the glory of God. Personally, I think that's incredible.

The english countryside and coastline can be quite beautiful too. I was born in a rural county (Kent), right by the sea, so I've been blessed in many ways.

Again, going back to History, there are quite a few engineers and military leaders who may well have changed the course of history (to some extent). Then there's the food! Traditional English cooking/baking, when made well, can be very tasty indeed (if not fattening when consumed to excess). Plus we benefit from foreign cultures too; it's rare to find a Brit that doesn't like a good curry.

All washed down with a nice cup of tea.

As a nation, we're not as sophisticated as the French, nor as precise as the Germans, or as passionate as the Italians, but as history has proven, you can't keep the English down.*

*Apart from that little skirmish regarding foreign independence, somewhere across the atlantic, ahem.

Edited to say: Thanks for the suggestion about the DKM's and Flogging Molly, I'll have a look-see for them.

Ahhh, sounds wonderful!! I've always wanted to visit, time will tell. HAHAHA on the "little skirmish." One of my very best friends, whom I met on CF singles over a year ago, also lives in Kent. And he's quite patriotic as well. I can't imagine being around all the architecture, must be great!! Thanks for describing.

What are your plans for Christmas? And what's a British tradition for Christmas?

 

[Thomas1984]

Well, my plans for Christmas involve my immediate family and some local relatives. The only traditions we have, are having poached eggs, with a good loaf of bread and a joint of ham sliced for breakfast, before we open any gifts. Apart from that, just decorations.

As for the rest of the country, possibly watching pre-schoolers act out The Nativity. Mulled Wine, maybe? Not at the school play, though. Roast chestnuts are popular with some, maybe I'll try them this year.

Watching The Muppets Christmas Carol, perhaps? Oooooh, here's a good one, The Queen's Speech! She goes on TV and says hello, catches up with the gossip, that sort of thing. Bless her.

I read recently that the College of Heralds in London had traced Queen Lizzie II to be the 144th direct decendant of King David. I haven't seen the actual findings but here's a link, if you're interested.

http://www.revivalfellowship.org/British_Israel.asp#Link4

I thought it was quite interesting, but I'm afraid that all that springs to mind about Christmas right now.

 

[covenantwmn]

Well, my plans for Christmas involve my immediate family and some local relatives. The only traditions we have, are having poached eggs, with a good loaf of bread and a joint of ham sliced for breakfast, before we open any gifts. Apart from that, just decorations.

As for the rest of the country, possibly watching pre-schoolers act out The Nativity. Mulled Wine, maybe? Not at the school play, though. Roast chestnuts are popular with some, maybe I'll try them this year.

Watching The Muppets Christmas Carol, perhaps? Oooooh, here's a good one, The Queen's Speech! She goes on TV and says hello, catches up with the gossip, that sort of thing. Bless her.

I read recently that the College of Heralds in London had traced Queen Lizzie II to be the 144th direct decendant of King David. I haven't seen the actual findings but here's a link, if you're interested.

http://www.revivalfellowship.org/British_Israel.asp#Link4

I thought it was quite interesting, but I'm afraid that all that springs to mind about Christmas right now.

Sounds like a nice Christmas indeed.

Ever been in love?

 

[Thomas1984]

Ever been in love?

Wow, that's a good question. I thought I was once, but they called it puppy love, it wasn't fully grown.

Sorry, I couldn't resist (can you smell the cheesyness?).

It was more of an infatuation with a friend who wanted compassion, which I was willing to give. I'd like to think that I've grown since I was 17, enough to build adult friendships that at least could provide a stable basis for love, if it was appropriate.

It's funny how back then, it seemed so important and now it's merely a distant memory. I'll take baby steps from now on; you can't rush God.

 

[covenantwmn]

Wow, that's a good question. I thought I was once, but they called it puppy love, it wasn't fully grown.

Sorry, I couldn't resist (can you smell the cheesyness?).

It was more of an infatuation with a friend who wanted compassion, which I was willing to give. I'd like to think that I've grown since I was 17, enough to build adult friendships that at least could provide a stable basis for love, if it was appropriate.

It's funny how back then, it seemed so important and now it's merely a distant memory. I'll take baby steps from now on; you can't rush God.

Sounds like you learned from it, that's important and good.

Favorite Christmas meal?

 

[Thomas1984]

Sitting down to a nice Christmas dinner, as long as there's stuffing and cranberry sauce.

 

[covenantwmn]

Sound exactly like what we do.

Worst and best experiences as a kid?

 

[Someguyouknow]

What is your motto?

 

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Do you listen to any Christian rock?