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yasmina - Sep 06, 2004 - 06:28 PM
Post subject: MEMBERS: The Introduce Yourself Thread

OK, so it seems that there is some new people turning up at SL these days and since we're not always familiar with each other, this is a thread to introduce yourself on SL. It's kinda like turning up at someone's house and you announce your arrival sort of thing.

NEW MEMBERS please post here first before posting elsewhere on this forum. Thanks!

OLD/EXISTING MEMBERS please write something about yourself on this thread too.

Michelle1982 - Sep 06, 2004 - 07:29 PM
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Hi everyone, im not a subud member so i hope nobody minds me being here! I am in the process of finding out more and locating a local group, so reading through this forum has been really helpful.
My dad worked on the Anugraha site back in the 80's, and has been in touch with a few of the guys he worked with there through email contact. He has also been trying to locate Edward Troxell, who was originally living in California but had no luck yet (any info would be great) Hope everyone keeps posting to continue giving a wonderful insight to Subud life. Thanks again Very Happy

yasmina - Sep 06, 2004 - 07:38 PM
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Hi Michelle, welcome to the site, hope you find everything you need, don't hesitate to ask or post questions on the board. Hopefully the other members read your post and can help your dad locate Edward Troxell.

*btw, everyone, i'm yasmina, i'm a designer, i live in the netherlands, i like photography, and chocolate and i need pills to understand my mom*

beatricejoya - Sep 06, 2004 - 09:46 PM
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Hi, I am Beatrice and from Holland too!
I live in Rotterdam, and you can see my art in the galery of this site. or on www.beatrice-joya.exto.nl.
well, see ya
love Beatrice

conny - Sep 06, 2004 - 10:20 PM
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Hi I´m Constanza, originally from Colombia I have lived in England and Wales for the last 10 years. I´ve been in Subud since the congress in Amanecer when I first heard about it. I love music, haven´t played the clarinet for a long time but that´s not to say I don´t enjoy playing anymore! I am 29, have 4 children and I am postiong this from Spain where I am having a wonderful holiday.
See you around Wink

NurmalaK - Sep 07, 2004 - 10:22 AM
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By writing here in this Forum, I am attaching myself to the Subud Community. But it is good because of course, as I can't deny it, it is my own, and defines my very nature.

My name is Nurmala Knapheide. I'm originally from LA but I live in Germany with my man and my two kiddies... Smile

Sometimes I write and sometimes I make websites, and you can still say film and animation is a part what I at least need to do. Well then, see you around. Rolling Eyes

IrinaBoersma - Sep 07, 2004 - 12:34 PM
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Hello guys,

I am Irina Boersma, a 20yr old subudgirl from Holland, currently living in Copenhagen. I study film and media in the university and also i travel to -and sometimes organise Subudevents. Lately i was the head of the Poland summercamp04 organising team and now we're going to organise a roadtrip from lisbon to world congress.
I am a globetrotter and hope i will be able to work all over the globe filming and creating awareness about things going on around the world:)

I dont know Edward troxell, but I know MICHAEL Troxell, it must be his son. He is also from california but has been living in london for a while and now I think he is in NewYork. Send me a private message if you want Michaels contact (email) and maybe you can find out that way.

lots of love Irina

ozielke - Sep 07, 2004 - 01:15 PM
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Hi

Oliver Zielke, from Toronto Canada
My blog = http://www.ben-chavez.org/oz42
My business = http://web.net
More about me = I like jazz, Marla, my twin boys Nathan and Luke, microbrews, Atanarjuat, ecological restoration

"It was evening all afternoon
It was snowing and it was going to snow
The blackbird sat on the cedar limb"

-Wallace Stevens

Mirwin - Sep 07, 2004 - 07:57 PM
Post subject: I don't know what I'm doing joining this thread.

I've been a participant since this website started. Mirwin.

rene0226 - Sep 08, 2004 - 05:46 PM
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Hi, I am writing to say something about myself so I won't get kicked off of this site's newsletter email list! My name is Renee and I live in New York City. I was opened in NYC in May 1969 and am not an active member at the moment. I am 59 years old. I have one daughter, age 29, who is expecting my first grandchild the end of November. I am finally realizing a long time dream and going back to school to become an arts therapist. I have degree in Special Education (autistic, Downe's syndrome children) and hope to work with children & teenagers as an arts therapist one day. Painting and politics are two of my big passions; and music! Okay, so I hope this keeps me on the mailing list! I like to keep up with what everyone's doing around the world and enjoy visiting this site. Shalom.

bellacolthurst - Sep 08, 2004 - 08:04 PM
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Fantastic, finally an oppurtunity to talk about myself.
Laughing

My name is Bella Colthurst. I live in Seattle Washington with my husband Henry and my two children Daniel 4, and Ruby 1. I am 28 going to be 29 on October 6th (presents are welcome).
I have been doing the stay at home mom gig for 4 years but I am starting school this month so exciting! Still dont know what I want to do with myself but it begins. (any thoughts?)
Anyway cheers to Yasmina this is a great idea.
Love,
Bella
P.S. Just kidding about the presents thing, kind of.

AntonoDavitaMustafa - Sep 08, 2004 - 08:36 PM
Post subject: Re: MEMBERS: The Introduce Yourself Thread

is this the way how we become famous for the next world subudcongres if so bring it on t Twisted Evil

my name is Antono, indonesian dude Very Happy

. Single... . 32 ( God i am old ), i live in Vancouver Canada..eee original from Jakarta, Wisma Subud Cilandak..

what do i like more in subud life is traveling around the world to see my bro and sis subud.

the most thing i like to see this time is my dude friend , Mr Uwet..where the hell are you... Baltazar LA dude...

and the members subud of SOTOKOLOMONOK

make a new friend in subud.

thanks

antono

See You In The Future

briafree - Sep 09, 2004 - 08:06 AM
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Hello, I’m Brianna. I live in Seattle, WA USA but didn’t start out here. I think I started out as a tiny egg… no, no, to far back… I started out in England. Born in London at Paddington hospital then moved to “the states” when I was 8 years (they kept in the hospital far too long).

These days I’m a collector. So far I’ve collected an entire set of children (though not fully matching), some nice fat bills, a job to pay them with (or at least to perpetuate the illusion that I may some day pay them), a sweetie pie (We laugh at each others jokes. Plus it’s great to have someone to turn to and say “did you see that?”), too many cats (of eccentric old ladies proportions), many books, many more unfinished works of art (some actual and some still trapped in my head), some great memories and some terrible ones (tired to give them back but the manufacturer claimed they were damaged in shipping) and a bunch of half baked ideas. My dream is to become fully awake and fully myself. Oh, and also I want to become an Art Therapist. It’s my right work and all that.

Well, I hope to be able to grab a few moments in the mayhem to explore this interesting collection of thoughts and images. Perhaps I’ll even add a few of my own. Thanks for the welcome! Very Happy

(this looks just like me... )

bellacolthurst - Sep 09, 2004 - 10:26 PM
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Hey I know this Brianna charachter. Dont believe a word she says !
T-R-O-U-B-L-E
Just kidding, I am lucky enough to have married her dorky brother.
Love you Bri,
Bella
P.S. I guess you collected me too. Lucky girl.

kitka - Sep 16, 2004 - 01:11 AM
Post subject: g'day

Hello I'm Kitka, originally from Finland, living in Australia... (here's is a pic of me on a recent holiday in Vietnam). Subud member since, um, think it was 1994-ish. I make websites for a living and then spend most of what I earn on travelling or buying Mac stuff Wink

Salman - Sep 16, 2004 - 12:01 PM
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rhya - Sep 16, 2004 - 02:18 PM
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Hi my name is Rhyana Blakeley,

I have just turned 26, ( am still in theorpy for that so don't mention it just yet.) I am studying in south London, England. I do a bit of stuff for subud youth from time to time. I have been opened for nearly ten years, oh my god. I am studying Theatre arts, I am also interested in music and art, and for anyone who reads this site I dable in Polotics. Oh I am dyslexic heanse the spelling. Hope to meet some of you peeps at Congress.

P.S. Bellacholthurst, If you hubby is indeed the Henry that used to live in London, could you please give him the love of me, Rose, Tristrum, Howard and Mufridah. Sorry to do it in this way but we can not get hold of him, cheers.

bellacolthurst - Sep 16, 2004 - 06:02 PM
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Hey Rhya,
Yes indeedy it is the one and only same big H. that used to live in London!
We have been looking for you guys. I will pm you my adress and phone number.
Love,
Bella

odette - Sep 16, 2004 - 07:49 PM
Post subject: One more for the record

Hi there folks, I'm here representing England (for what it's worth) as I see it's a little weighed down in US favour at the moment with all the posts thus far.. So, just so you know Subud is alive and well and living in England under a bank of cloud! Anyway, about me (my favourite bit) I'm 27 tho' 28 in October. Yes, yes, ancient, I know. I live in Cambridge and write songs and record them and when people want to hear them, I play at venues or pubs to them that will hear.

Subud is great in every way for me, it's there as a grounding force in a gusty world. It's personal, inclusive, simple, social, exceptional... you know, the whole thing. Anyway, that feels better, thanks!

P.S Hello Antono, I see you have been here - how are things going? It was good to see you in Vancouver last month, hope you are well bro!

Silvia - Sep 20, 2004 - 04:37 PM
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Hello everyone!

It's my turn! Smile

I am Sílvia, I live in Portugal with my big family, I am now 19 and I love subud gatherings. I was lucky my parents found subud before me! I had a lot of fun helping Irina with the Poland camp ( actually we are a GREAT team hã girls?) and nooooooooow I am working on NOMADS 2005 and "WE ARE ALL GOING" project (www.worldcongress2005.com/youth). Nomads will be a road trip to remember forever! We will go from Lisbon to Innsbruck exploring Portugal, Spain, France and Italy. So young subudians we are waiting for you in Lisbon at the most west point of Europe to start our journey! (Yasmina and subud designers, would you like to do our logo?)

Well, I am a happy girl!
love to you all, Sílvia

MahmudHenry - Sep 21, 2004 - 09:50 AM
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Hi diddly ho brothers and sisters!

My name is Mahmud Henry, and I am from Britain. I have just graduated from university in London, come home to my family, used the summer to play everyone of my computer games dead, and now I am looking for a job!

I used to be top of the subud life hall of fame thingy, but it would seem that Samuel and RichmondArquette are geekier and have even more time to waste than me! I say good luck to them Smile

federica - Sep 21, 2004 - 03:45 PM
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So, I'm sorry, I didn't introduce myself, "entering" in this
nice Subud Place... My subud name is Federica, in Subud since
1978, opened in Montreal (Canada) but continuing the practice in Italy, because I'm italian. I'm 46 years old, I'm an artist (working only in Latihan), and I live close to the sea, in a little village in the north part of Italy. Before I was living in Milan. Sorry for my English, I can comunicate in french and portuguese too... During the winter usually I live in Brasil, that I love a lot... Is there someone here that lives close to Porto Seguro? If someone in Subud knows me, please get in touch with me... I've lost most of my contacts with Subud friends, by living far from the big cities, and I find really wonderfull this SUBUD HOUSE in the net.
Thank you!
Love,
Federica

stuartnauen - Sep 22, 2004 - 11:50 AM
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Hi, I'm Stuart Nauen, from the land of rolling hills (England). I am 21. and have just started a combined degree made up of healing arts, dance movement and spanish. Am in freshers week...so excited!!!! Feel blessed to be in Subud, and also feel blessed to be alive. Can't write much more right now, as I have to go off to a talk, but I will write another installment at some point soon! Love to all, Stu xxxx.

rena - Sep 25, 2004 - 02:13 AM
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Okay.....my turn.

My name is Rena Warren. I too am new to SUBUD having only been opened three years ago in May. I am an art teacher, artist and single mother to my 8 year old daughter Larkin.

We live in Kelowna, B.C. Canada and recently came to know a few of our SUBUD brothers and sisters at the Zonal Gathering in Vancouver.

I teach at the Vedanta Academy, a values based non-denominational school. I really enjoy going to school with my kid!

I love jazz, world and experimental music so if you know of any obscure and interesting bands....drop me a line. If you don't know of any.....drop me a line anyway.

capri_cornu_copia@hotmail.com

Cheers.....>Rena

Hamidah - Oct 03, 2004 - 01:00 AM
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Hi everybody, I am new here. Very Happy

I was desperately looking for the GENERAL CHAT forum Confused

so I just could intrudes myself as new here. I come across here by accident looking for people in Lag0s N!geria. Well, when I am here I will read through some of the forums to get a feel with it all. By-the-way I live in UK, have been in subud 32 years been a helper for ca 20 of them and works as an artist and art tutor. I am over the moon to find this web forum, so far.

Anybody from Lag0s NG?

Hi, AntonoDavitaMustafa like your style

Edit in: Anybody here to welcome me to the site?

Nooky - Oct 19, 2004 - 03:28 AM
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Hello everybody, I am new here and I am from UK. Very Happy

I had hoped it would be someone here. Sad

Silvia - Oct 30, 2004 - 03:48 PM
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Hey Hamidah!
Is that Lagos in Algarve? south of Portugal? Well, I am not from there but I went there on hollidays. Are you going to Lagos? If you are prepare yourself for the best beach and sun and great food. Enjoy my country! Wink

brontegy - Oct 30, 2004 - 03:59 PM
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Silvia, I wonder if the people who went to the first Amanacer congress remember helping a certain very lost person at the hotel in Bogota-that was me, ans I STILL think of them with gratitude-but do not know the namesof a single one.

Hamidah - Oct 30, 2004 - 07:40 PM
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Hi Silvia

No, its Lag0s in N!geria. Smile

I have been to Portugal Lisbon and Bucelas/Albergaria lovely places and Subud people. I did some fund-raising for the Bucelas project. I hope to go back on day.

Silvia - Nov 01, 2004 - 11:18 PM
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Brontegy, You went to amanecer? How nice is that!
I'm sorry Hamidah I must have been tired to read Lagos in your post. Anyway, since I should be introducing myself ( I did it already Rolling Eyes

) you now know that I like Lagos, a small little city in south of Portugal and that I love Bucelas and it cuts my heart to see that nice place not being used as it deserves. One day the subud group of Portugal will have strength for that! Wink

We will get there and you will know about it. Have to go. ******

Helissa - Nov 22, 2004 - 03:37 AM
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Hello everyone, my name is Helissa. My husband Mark and I were opened in Sacramento, CA, USA in '67; I was 23 (you do the math!). I received a strong latihan immediately and began to receive Guidance in my life right away, so Subud has been at the center of my life for the last 37 years. Guidance was invaluable in raising our two daughters, both of whom are opened and in their right careers-- one is teaching, one is a computer graphic designer. We're all still here in Sacramento.

I majored in psychology in college and have remained fascinated by the subject-- particularly as to how it can help me have a more happy and fulfilled life. I use Guidance to direct me to what to read in psychology and self-help, and to know what's important for me and what's irrelevant. Understanding something about the development of the personality and our dysfunctional ways of coping with problems has helped me greatly in seeking answers through testing because I have a good feel for what questions to ask. In the last few years, I have overcome a long-time tendency toward depression through healing early childhood wounds using the latihan and stopping negative thought patterns with the power of my innerself. I hope to continue to explore and share how psychology and Guidance and living the latihan can all work together to improve the quality of our lives.

You'll be hearing more from me............Helissa

Yanti - Dec 21, 2004 - 09:10 AM
Post subject: Apa Kabar semua?

Murianti (Yanti) Lynn, 36 Indonesian. I used to lived and worked in Wisma Subud Cilandak, Subud Archive for 8 years. Mother of one son Rafael 8 yr. Now wife of Hugh Lynn, Maori from New Zealand. Living in Gisborne, in the East Coast of NZ. The first town to see the light, Turanganui in Maori term.

Busy in helping and supporting my husband's humanitarian work as he is also an activiest in dealing with the right of indigenous people. Maori, Oboriginal, red Indian, African.

Travelling and meeting our Subud brothers and sisters is the most exciting thing to do while we are travelling around.
And certainly, World Subud Congress is always our favorite events.
We both are looking forward to see you all there.

See U there, Insya Allah.

kallibilly - Feb 15, 2005 - 05:45 PM
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Salaams all, Smile

so there's no such thing as coincidence, and as I'm searching for a local sufi group and carrying in that search concerns about the constraints of participating in a narrowly defined group, I accidentally (haha!!) come across something I know nothing about...something called Subud....and as I read and read and read as much as I can find the afternoon slips away...

Sooooo, just wanted to say hello and give thanks for this day's blessings, including those of you whose words have moved and engaged me here.

I have now officially known about subud for ohhhh a good few hours and, God willing, will soon make contact with my local group.

I live in Bradford, West Yorkshire, England, and for those interested...
I'm Muslim
female
apparently 40 (that's what the cake said lol)
verrry blessed
and at a place in this journey where daily miracles take my breath away.

Love and Blessings for you all Smile

Martijn_le_Noble - Jul 26, 2005 - 12:25 AM
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Hello,

I want to make myself known to you. I am Martijn le Noble from Rotterdam. (25 years old)
I saw Beatrice also make a statement on this topic and we are in the same group. I can/could not go to Innsbruck because I have to make preparations for exams. Also, I broke up with my (ex)-girlfriend, so I am making this time maximally for my freedom. I have severe beatings from dancing in a place where punk-bands where playing. I lost my friend but he squatted a house with the local residents anyway (in Utrecht).

Tomorrow I will cook for my first-ever-girlfriend at my place. I have really a nice place. So I'm still in love with life, notwithstanding war, poverty and suppression for many people.
I study dutch law.

bye

Martijn_le_Noble - Jul 26, 2005 - 12:33 AM
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If one wants to listen to my Internet Radio;
here is the Internet adres:
http://62.163.193.45:8000/rotterdam.ogg
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
It is not always on for energy reasons.

bye

beatricejoya - Jul 26, 2005 - 09:33 AM
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Ah Martijn!
Nice to see you here!
Sorry you broke up with your girlfriend, ....... or maybe not at all? Confused

Anyhow, thanks for the music link, ...... can't get it out of my computer and it sounds like glass tumbling in a washingmashine! Aaaaaaaaargghhh!!!! I'll catch you with something else! Twisted Evil

katerina - Mar 21, 2006 - 02:00 PM
Post subject: Hello!

Hi my name is Katerina Ray and I am a twenty year old student at Bath Spa university where i read english literature and creative writing. I was opened in september 2004 in Sri Lanka but was a member of the Brecon group in Wales until I came to uni in october 2005. My parents are opened since the seventies and my eldest brother has been opened for slightly over a year also now.
I hope poeple are still reading these posts and getting involved in online communities as I am currently trying to make more contacts in Subud, especially of my age as the Bath group is quite small.

Luthfi56 - Mar 23, 2006 - 07:43 PM
Post subject: RE: Hello!

My daughter Daliani might be going to Bath uni in the autumn, have sent you a pm, she should soon reply to you also (just phoned her and told her about your post).

daliani - Mar 23, 2006 - 11:49 PM
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Katerina, next wednesday my dad (luthfi, above) is taking me over to Bath because I might be studying Drama studies with the study of religion there. What's the uni like? Would you by any chance be around on the day, maybe to chat about it, and your course?

xxx

carive - Mar 25, 2006 - 11:22 PM
Post subject: Introduction

Greetings from Subud PR

We have been members of Subud since 1962, opened then (my wife Micaela and I) in Chicago. We came to PR in 1968, joined the group in the island, returned to to New York for a brief stay (4 years) and on our return found the group had disbanded. We are in the process of reactivating the group hoping and praying we may be able to do it. Please wish us well for time is running short. Five members are together on this effort and all of us are on our seventies with me 78 the oldest.

greenlore - Mar 28, 2006 - 07:14 AM
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The best of luck on this, Carive. Sounds like you should try to attract some younger folks into the group. Are there other Subud groups in Puerta Rico?

benito - Mar 30, 2006 - 03:40 PM
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Hello I'm Benito, I am 22 (23 this year) I currently live in London.

I was opened in Bideford 2000 and have parents, brothers and sisters (quite literally)
in Subud.

Best Best

Ben Ben.

Petula - Apr 11, 2006 - 12:50 PM
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Hey y'all

I'm from Umatilla Florida.

A very Happy Easter to all.

Love
Petula.

HarunKennedy - Apr 12, 2006 - 10:57 PM
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I am Harun Kennedy - 29, tall, devastating and yet balding.

Somewhere between Britain, China and the world...

Anyone else?

zizi - Apr 14, 2006 - 02:16 PM
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Hi everyone Very Happy

My name is zizi.. I am female, 30 years old, I live in London UK and I am from a Muslim background.
I found out about Subud through a friend of mine who follows the Subud teachings.
I signed on this forum about a year ago.. but was a bit shy to post anything Embarassed

However, I am interested to learn more about Subud, so I decided to return
Very Happy

I look forward to meeting you all and reading/discussing on this forum
Peace Very Happy

Caboosy - Apr 19, 2006 - 05:19 AM
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bellacolthurst wrote:

on October 6th (presents are welcome).

P.S. Just kidding about the presents thing, kind of.

Well I'll try to keep this brief- My name is Lucinda and I like Bella before; am born on October 6th! I'll be 23 this year as last year I was 22! Razz

I live in Melbourne in Australia. i have been opened for just over 6 months now, I came to Subud through a ( now ex Razz

) boyfriend and subsequently the subud friends I meet through him! At our Janurary congress this year I was tested in as the Melbourne Youth Rep- a position I hope we'll help me to grow and get to know more people-in Subud and beyond.

I'm in my fourth year of study at university, this year and next to go, I'm doing Teaching (secondary) and Health Science (majoring in Psych & Heath)... I really enjoy studying but as I have not done any major travelling I am REALLY looking forward to finishing my studies and heading off to Italy- my dream destination (I'm learning italian slowly!)

I love music, all forms and variations probably with the exception of gangster type rap and dance/techno. I'm learning guitar also VERY slowly. I live in a house above a shop with a friend of 6 or so years and am looking for a new housemate at the moment.

well I'm going to STOP now before I blab on far too much, if you want to talk some more my e-mail is caboosy@gmail.com or check my myspace out! http://myspace.com/2ndtodeath

love and smiles

from

Lucinda Very Happy

MayaReynolds - May 25, 2006 - 06:42 AM
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Hi! I'm Maya, I just realised I had an account here from years ago. Erm...I'm originally from Bellingham, Washington in the states, but I moved to Wellington, New Zealand recently, and am going to school here, studying film (or hoping to study film, they're making me wait!).
I'm 22, or will be in a few days, and I'm very excited. Yes, yes, yes! Um, can't think of anything else to write, but I know Brianna, too! She lived with my sister, and was always very nice to me when I came over to visit. We'll see who else I may know on here. Happy posting!

MayaReynolds - May 25, 2006 - 06:56 AM
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Oh! I forgot to mention my myspace: www.myspace.com/pearlocean, and I'm on the myspace subud group. Smile

I was just looking through these posts and found someone else I know! Hi, Murianti! How's Gisborne?! I'm hoping to come visit you all sometime soon! Cheers!

Hubert_HR - Jun 05, 2006 - 07:30 PM
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Hello my name is Hubert.

Bachrun - Jun 27, 2006 - 11:54 AM
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Hello people

I'm Bachrun. Strangely, for someone who talks too much, I now find I have very little to say.

I'm 22, soon to be 23. I was opened nearly a year ago. My dad's been in Subud for a very long time, and as a Subud kid I experience lots of people telling me that they know my dad, or that they met me when I was very young.

I'm a member of the Birmingham group, where I go during my holidays. I'm a student, studying at Cambridge, so I'm part of the group there too. Just finished my third year (out of four) of a MEng degree.

Found out about this site from Henry Rogers. Hello Henry. I finally signed up. Very Happy

Just been reading through this thread, and saw Stuart Nauen is on here. Met him for the first time at Latihan last night.

One of my main interests is renewable energy/sustainable development, with a specific focus on sociological and economic factors influencing development and implementation of new technologies. Lots of long words, but it's all to do with changing things for the better in ways that people will accept and go along with. Once I finish at uni, this is the type of work I'd like to get into. That or cars. Either fast cars, or environmentally friendly ones. Very Happy

I'm sure I've talked too much already. I can't tell you too much about myself, as then you wouldn't want to talk to me. Razz

MayaReynolds - Jun 29, 2006 - 10:36 PM
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Bachrun, totally sympathise with everyone knowing your parents or remembering you as a baby. I remember once walking down a street in California with my sister and a woman randomly stopped us and said, "excuse me, are you Icsan and Roosmiwati's girls?" It ended up being an old Subud friend of theirs but it was really unexpected. It was rather a surprise moving to another country and realising that I had to now create my own identity within the Subud community, and not rely on my family. It's been very good, though.

hamid_kennedy - Jun 30, 2006 - 11:42 PM
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My favourite comment from all the people posting comments so far is the one from Hubert............ 'hello my name is Hubert'.....absolutely brilliant..........from this comment we can deduce so much about Hubert.............firstly that his name is Hubert and then secondly that........urrrrmmm actually there is no secondly but anyway brilliant..........

In a similar style.........hi my name is Hamid.......

...........just kidding I can't possibly come onto such a wonderful medium as Subud Life without saying something about my experiences with the big guy.

To be honest I'm a little disappointed that I'm only listed as a newbie - especially considering I was one of the first members of Subud (and Subud Life) ever.

I first received the latihan in 1906 - twenty years before that Bapatak guy - unfortunately his marketing strategy (mysterious Indonesian bloke travels to the west wearing a funny hat) was much more successful than mine (hitch hiking to the Shetland Islands and starting an organic food/drama workshop commune). However I've never held it against him guy and we're still in regular contact........

Anyway someone has now set up a means of communication that reaches the Shetland islands and I can, at long last, begin to share some of my deepest Latihan Kejdjiwaan experiences with a wider audience. I plan to do this through a forum site entitled 'Hamid, myself and I'. The first topic, to be changed hourly, will be "sleeping during latihan - 'deep spiritual cleansing' or 'poor excuse for a kip?' discuss."

Thats all for now guys but check back in a couple of days and I'll tell you about the time Ibu Rahayable insisted my helper card be ripped into smithereens.

Peace and Harmony

H

PeaceCulture - Jul 06, 2006 - 12:08 AM
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My name is Rosana and I have just been elected SICA USA Chair, so I thought I would come aboard this site and get connected.

I live in Indianapolis, Indiana at the moment but have lived all over the world. I am a singer and actress, director/producer.

emmanuel_pleshe - Jul 18, 2006 - 05:05 AM
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Hi, my name is Emmanuel and I'm a canidate helper. <group echos back> Hi, Emmanuel</> Wink

Like Hamid, I'm amused at being a Newbie even when I joined the site in '04.

Hi Maya, Bachrun (I think I know you, were you in San Deigo when you were a little kid? If you were, we played together...), Brianna, Hubert (of the Bright Mind, cool name!), and everyone else,

Having just been through another National Congress I am freshly reminded how even at the ripe old age of 29 (ok, don't you all laugh too hard now) I can still be recognized and greeted solely on the merit of my ancestery (Oh, you're Melinda/Mayrav/Levi/Hummer's son! I've known you since you were this tall!) . And people end up with ancestor issues? I don't get it... Sorry, I digress, but it's fun! (If you knew me since I was that tall, don't you think you wouldn't have to remind me?)

*deep breath*

Who am I? Yes, that's right. Emmanuel aka Eman, Emmy, E, etc. (no, etc isn't one of my nicknames, but you get the point) Pleshe. Descendent of two olde tyme Subudians, Mary/Mayrav/Melinda Wallis (the Subud USA national office manager formerly known as Pleshe) and Robert/Levi/Patrick/Levi/Humphrey/Hummer Pleshe.

Grew up for a while in Southern California, Los Angeles, San Deigo, Santa Cruz before moving up to Washington, near enough to Seattle.

Played alot of LARPs (live action role playing), had fun. Got married, had a gorgeous baby girl (she's downstairs with my mom now doing story time). Got divorced, but never fear, things are alright. I'm married again, it's great.

I work as a Computer Technician, somewhat specialized, and can explain more, but not now.

My time for writing this has just run out as I realize it's time to tuck said daughter, Rachel, in.

Love,
Emmanuel

Bachrun - Jul 22, 2006 - 11:24 AM
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emmanuel_pleshe wrote:

Hi Maya, Bachrun (I think I know you, were you in San Deigo when you were a little kid? If you were, we played together...), Brianna, Hubert (of the Bright Mind, cool name!), and everyone else,

Hi Emmanuel

I think you've got the wrong Bachrun there. I've never been to San Deigo in my life. I went to Texas when I was a baby, but that's the only time I've been to America.

Good to meet you (albeit online and for the first time) anyway though.

Bachrun

emmanuel_pleshe - Jul 22, 2006 - 05:49 PM
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Bachrun wrote:

I think you've got the wrong Bachrun there. I've never been to San Deigo in my life. I went to Texas when I was a baby, but that's the only time I've been to America.

Good to meet you (albeit online and for the first time) anyway though.

Bachrun

Yes, good to meet you then Very Happy

there was a Subud family in San Deigo with British parents and a kid named Bachrun, that's pretty much my memory of it all right now Wink

MahmudHenry - Jul 23, 2006 - 06:43 PM
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emmanuel_pleshe wrote:

Descendent of two olde tyme Subudians, Mary/Mayrav/Melinda Wallis (the Subud USA national office manager formerly known as Pleshe) and Robert/Levi/Patrick/Levi/Humphrey/Hummer Pleshe.

Waw! Your dad managed to change his name once more than mine! That's quite an accomplishment. But wait a minute, you've repeated one of the names twice, so I guess it's only 5 names each.

emmanuel_pleshe - Jul 23, 2006 - 10:52 PM
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Henry wrote:

emmanuel_pleshe wrote:

Descendent of two olde tyme Subudians, Mary/Mayrav/Melinda Wallis (the Subud USA national office manager formerly known as Pleshe) and Robert/Levi/Patrick/Levi/Humphrey/Hummer Pleshe.

Waw! Your dad managed to change his name once more than mine! That's quite an accomplishment. But wait a minute, you've repeated one of the names twice, so I guess it's only 5 names each.

Yeah, I did repeat Levi, but so did he... Nice to know my dad's not the only one... I guess I really did know that already.

MayaReynolds - Aug 05, 2006 - 06:37 AM
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Hi Emmanuel,
I actually do know you, a little, having lived in Washington all my life up until 6 months ago and going to family camps and seeing you and Jeff Q. slinking around in capes. Smile

I've also met your daughter at said family camps and I agree with you, she is gorgeous!

dziig - Aug 13, 2006 - 05:59 PM
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Hi guys, my real name is Sony

istafiah1 - Sep 25, 2006 - 04:24 AM
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Im Istafiah, from New Zealand.
Currently residing in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Although have a feeling, not for too much longer...( been here 18 months, it's enough, have itchy feet- as one does!!)
Should know new destination by Eid- Inchallah lol
So, Im ah-Yep, im 30 lol.

My parents are in SBD, as are my siblings
I have I just realised been doing the latihan since 1997. Wow.
As I have recently became addicted to myspace, Im very happy to have found this site.
I miss(alot!) having SBD members in the community/a group- I believe im the only one here in Saudia.

Ramadan Kareem to you all Smile

Well, look fwd to following the discussion topic's and making new friends...inchallah lol Smile

my email is istafiah1@yahoo.com.au
incase anyone wants to contact me directly.

Also on myspace under <star> which you can locate using the above email address, incase there is any other myspace users out there Smile

Well, this is meant to be brief, just a general introduction- huh?!
So look fwd to meeting you/hearing your views/ seeing what has been happening within the SBD community etc.

bertap - Sep 27, 2006 - 03:34 AM
Post subject: Re: MEMBERS: The Introduce Yourself Thread

HOLA, LEI TU POSTAL SOY BERTA TENGO 20 AÑOS Y TAMBIEN ME GUSTARIA CONOCER. MAS HERMANOS Y HERMANAS SUBUD PARA TENER AMISTADES
BERTA

HarunKennedy - Sep 27, 2006 - 01:09 PM
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Hola Berta, yo soy Harun… huanying lai Subud Life. Zhe shi Subud shenghuo.. Hen duo ren “post” danshi shao ren “reply”....

Berta.... welcome to Subud Life. This is Subud Life... Many people post, but few people reply.

Keep posting, stick a picture up....

Tell us about your day, I think silly stuff and humour will get people replying....

Englishman - Oct 05, 2006 - 11:15 PM
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Hello I'm Oliver - I chose Englishman as a name because I tried lods of others but they were all taken and somehow I ended up with that. I am 35 by the way and I go to a group in Hitchin UK which is nice because I am the youngest by far so they listen to my jokes. However there may be 2 new recruits who may change that.... Best wishes to you all.

helenh - Oct 17, 2006 - 11:35 PM
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Hello, I am Helen from UK and old as a granny, maybe the oldest here. I have been in subud since 1972.
I was at the National Congress 06 in Wolverhampton. Very Happy

edit in: PS. I am originally from Norway.

sjaharih - Oct 18, 2006 - 04:53 AM
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hi,
i just found the little nudge to introduce myself.
I am Sjahari. I already posted a poem here, called "Discovery Island" and there is a radio program too which i think will be repeated by Esaias.
Besides writing and reading poetry, my next best and biggest passion, in fact the first actually, is a modern improvisational dance practise I am intensely involved in called "Contact Improvisation". Anyone else here do this? This is a beautiful community that I have and have connections everywhere in the world through it. In some ways very much like the subud community. I dance 6 to 8 hours a week. sometimes more. would dance all day everyday if I could.

I also have to make a living, and to do that I am a Medical Doctor. Traditional, straight and narrow, and dont talk to me about anything wonky please. I eat organic food and brown rice and lentils sometimes, but only at my Contact retreats. I also pretend i am an alternative guy when I am there. Well. When I am there I am. Totally. It is a total other thing. anyway. Specialist in Internal medicine. Work in the ICU and hospital sort of thing. Dont eat lentil soup in the hospital. Also do office specialty in Rheumatology.

I also have another designation. Many people know me as "Lavinia's Dad" and in Subud circles that is often how I am introduced. It bugs me a little not having an identity of my own. but there it is.

so thats a little about me but not everything. My next radio poetry reading is going to be called "After the Touch" and it will be poetry I have written related to my dance practise.

EsaiasHobbs - Oct 18, 2006 - 07:58 AM
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Hi all

If you dont know who I am by now...

Well take a sneaky peak at the information pages under Subud Radio, yes that's right - SUBUD RADIO - wow! What a great idea, Radio for Subud!

anyway take a look at the info pages on the left and you'll see stuff about me.

My favourite film is Meet Joe Black, but it's been nearly a year since I hit the cinema...

Wanna get involved? Email radio@subudlife.com

Catch you out there in 'Radioland'

Esaias.x

susilowati - Oct 22, 2006 - 05:17 AM
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Hello : I am Susilowati, from Chile.
I was opened in 1969. I have made my life in Subud. Married to a Subud helper and 5 kids in Subud.
I want to say that I have gone through a loooong process in Subud.
It has been full of surprises and good advice for my life. There have been lots of tests too, which have been always good lessons. This spiritual path, changed my destiny. I am glad I had enough patience until I could see some fruits of the latihan.

Valencia - Oct 22, 2006 - 05:43 AM
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I'm Valencia... I'm 29 years old, have three kids (11, 10 and 8 years old), I currently live in Durham, North Carolina, USA, but I'm originally from London. I am half Irish, and half Colombian and my parents are in Subud.

I enjoy good music, photography, being silly, making fun of myself, painting & drawing (I'm not that good, but in my head I am so awesome), a bit of intelligent, sarcastic humor (check out: www.xkcd.com), dancing, and lots of things... in the hope people will realize I am weird.

My dream is to become a ninja and randomly drop from ceilings. I haven't tested this, I'm not sure if it's my talent, but I see all the ninjas you guys can't.

Esias: I'm emailing you right now with a radioshow I made a while back, and another one which is more of a compilation of music I love.

Bucho - Oct 26, 2006 - 03:42 PM
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Hi everybody... my name's Bucho, and I'm very new to the world of Subud. In fact, I haven't even been opened yet - that's not going to take place until January sometime. I'm not a terribly spiritual person, but it is something that I do have a lot of interest in, and so I decided to give it a go, and see what kind of experiences I have.

About me... I'm a network engineer by day and aspiring author by night. Also... I'm a post junkie... this will be the third message board that I post on. Anyways, that's about all for now. You'll probably be reading a lot of my posts in the future.

sjaharih - Oct 26, 2006 - 06:19 PM
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Hi Valencia, i just read your post.
which half is the Colombian half?
and when do you have time to hang out on ceilings when you have 3 kids?
and when are you broadcasting your radio show? i want to hear it?
sjahari

Neven - Nov 15, 2006 - 09:52 PM
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Ok, I finaly did it. My hart is racing from excitment. I feel like being on the stage under a spot light except there is no spotlight here in this room in this night and the lamp on the table shines down ...I'm safe Smile

My name is Neven, I was born and grew up in Croatia now living in Andaluzia, Spain in a town of Orgiva. It was here that I was open only a 2-3 months ago and been a happy Latihan doer ever since Smile

I live an unstable life but one that does not lack dinamic and excitment. I'm a juggler and a jewellery maker (making things out of silver plated wire). My pasions are writeing (just starting), filmakeing (...well...v'got me self a half decent dv camera), philosophy, and from a year ago healthy way of living. I've made my self into an experiment as to how vibrant can my life become through "proper" nutrients and feeling good. Results are promising Smile

I'm 28 and I just love the see. Don't swim so good though, but it's something that I'll have plesure to work on next summer...and I'm an optimist.
In thruth I'd love to blab away on all kind of diferent subjects and I guess I will on some other thread.
I'm happy to find this site, thank you. many hugs and good luck.
Intent on loving you all Smile

)
neven

thedoor - Nov 22, 2006 - 10:49 PM
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hi, my name is Arthur aka Tuur or a door.....
sometimes I am open and sometimes I slam in your face.
It has nothing to do with being violent, more with my blunt honesty.

I did subud for 20 years, quit for a year and lately it seems, that it is coming on my path again.
I do miss the energy I feel in the latihan. I don't miss the liars who pretend to do latihan.
Or those people who are nice in my face and laugh in my back.

huh, look at me.....after a year I AM STILL MAD!

I live in full commitmend which in my case means; I have no work for 3 years now(do work sometimes as a handyman/painter/frisbeeteacher/whatever needed...)
and have no money,most of the time, but my beliefs are so strong that I am not worried about food or bills.
This last month, I had no money to pay the rent or the elektrobill or to buy food.
and what happend was, i think it is cool, but i lost my appetite for food.
I ate very little this last month.
And when I was hungry, i got money to buy some food.....

And that always happens...
When there is a need,there is providence

So I don't have to worry...

Ofcourse my story goes on but you can pm me for more info.
Later,
Arthur

For_now:Matt - Nov 26, 2006 - 06:02 PM
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Alright?
I'm Matt, a subud member since exactly one while ago and a member of the group in sheffield.
I'm:
a musician and singer of questionable quality
an "erratic" dancer
dangerous with fire poi
a service engineer for a company that fixes fume extractors (yawn... i know)
paid too much for what i do but not complaining
currently teaching myself Francais et/y Espanyol (see what i did there) with varying sucess
a good climber
and a fearless snowboarder, with ambitions to teach sometime

Signed up to this because i feel i should and long sundays leave me with little to do! (i joke - i want to meet more people who share the same gift i've been lucky enough to find in this life)
especially french or spanish people so i can practice what i've learnt (or is that learned? i'm never sure)
Anyway i have a job that takes me around the country and i'm not afraid of ruthlessly using the directory to get to different groups!
so expect a vist in the future

lotas love and kisses where appropriate

Matt (for now...)

P.s
Love the radio Esiais but Meet Joe Black is the worst film ever made ever.

EsaiasHobbs - Nov 26, 2006 - 10:15 PM
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Sorry to hear you don't like that film chap, I guess I'm just into that other worldly death type thing. Oh and by the way people, Matt's a self-confessed fan of Eminem, so need I say more...?

Obviously never attended TUNIVERSITY!

Later dude, glad you're finding your feet with Subud, oh and if you wanna try your hand at broadcasting sometime, let me know and I'll set it up.

Strictly no Eminem - I really will boot you off the broadcast for that kind of violation.

Esaias (The Godfather (of Subud Radio that is)).

amanda - Nov 29, 2006 - 11:51 AM
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Hi there,
My name is Amanda. I haven't been on Subud Life for ages and am just getting back into it now that I am at home again with six month old Eli. I also have Aaron, aged nearly 8. I am from Loudwater UK and havebeen in Subud for nigh on 15 years, I am 32. Do listen to the LucasAdamson Show on Monday nights, you'll hear me putting my two penn'orth in. Thank you so much to the Godfather above for Subud radio. It is just beginning to dawn on me what a brilliant initiative it is, Esias, brother, you rock! Thanks for all your hard work and roll on Subud TV! x

MichaelMenzies - Dec 12, 2006 - 10:12 PM
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This is a wonderful site! Thanks a lot to those who make it happen! My name is Michael Menzies, originally from Vancouver, BC, but now I live in Vienna, Austria... the story that brought me here is much too long to include in this introduction! I'm round about 38 years old and have been in Subud since 91' - and what a wonderful experience and expression it has been so far, especially in fulfilling my role as a local helper. I teach ESL in Vienna and study religion as well, and have a passion for Shaolin kung fu; so, if anyone out there wants to chat about religion/spirituality or Kung fu, please give me a message. Plus, if you are planning on coming to Vienna, let me know and I can helpl you out with accommodation. Blessing and love, Michael Menzies

helenh - Jan 09, 2007 - 02:16 AM
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Hello Michael and welcome.

Hope you come and join in posting here, we need more posters.

greenlore - Jan 16, 2007 - 09:06 AM
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Yeah, that sucks when people join this forum, say "Hi!", and then you never hear from them again! Sad

If this continues, we may have to change 'Subud Life' to 'Subud Coma' Razz

helenh - Jan 21, 2007 - 12:56 AM
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I am constantly looking for posters here but have figured out that if I look in every 3 month than its not so bad.

Its quite a lot of Subud forums out there that don't seem to go together for some reason. That much for Subud harmony. Rolling Eyes

mattheww - Jan 26, 2007 - 11:51 PM
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HI!!!!!!!!!
lol
well as u can all see im not exactly new Razz

but ive not exactly been active.
BUT ive decided im going to BE active on here
and not only that but promote activity Smile

so hi to everyone. hope that you all enjoy having me here.

MahmudHenry - Jan 27, 2007 - 08:57 AM
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helenh wrote:

Hello Michael and welcome.

Hope you come and join in posting here, we need more posters.

You sure have a lot of groovy smilies!

helenh - Jan 29, 2007 - 07:50 PM
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Thank you but you should actually thank these people; http://www.clicksmilies.com/

I love using these images. I never seem to grow up properly so i have given up trying.

greenlore - Jan 29, 2007 - 11:15 PM
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That is a polka the three rotund ladies are doing, isn't it helen? And judging by their male admirers, it's the beer barrel polka. Laughing

helenh - Jan 31, 2007 - 07:11 PM
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priyas23 - Jun 06, 2007 - 03:30 AM
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Hi everyone. I am Priya, from Malaysia. I've been in Subud for the past 17 years or so. Basicly, am 2nd generation Subud. I live in Kuala Lumpur and am a law lecturer at a private university. Are there Subud Youth from zone 1 and 2 here?..Was wondering if we could start a discussion on the possiblity of holding a Youth gathering for this region?..Any input?

rahmayani - Jul 09, 2007 - 01:41 AM
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Hola..i am Setu..new subud member in Jakarta..
Lets us share about subud all over the world.
hey yasmina..how r you? i knew you from lely susje multiply ^__^
salam kenal yah ^__^
may i know your ym? send me pm yach!

Bridget - Jul 25, 2008 - 01:19 PM
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Hi there peeps,

I'm Bridget - 26 and living in the UK. I'm looking forward to attending some youth events in the near future (can still get away with it at 26!?! lol!) Laughing

MahmudHenry - Aug 25, 2008 - 01:41 PM
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Hi Bridget, you can indeed, make sure the youth coordinators Roslyn and Salman have your email - sya@subud.org.uk

chris_m - Aug 25, 2008 - 10:22 PM
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Hi everyone,

My name is Chris, I'm from Leeds in the UK. I have just finished university doing music technology, and am now hoping to use my creative and artistic skills in some way or another. I also do a show on our very own Subud radio, which is loadsa fun.

Seeya soon X

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