I know what you mean about the adventure. I'm actually moving to Seattle myself next week with 0 money and a bit o' credit debt, knowing only 2 people up there. And, honestly, I wouldn't have it any other way.
Actually I want to move to New York. But I actually know people in Seattle. I'm moving from Florida and it really sucks balls down here. I don't expect Seattle to be all that, but a bung load better than here. No jobs anywhere and everything is really far away from everything else. So if you're like me and choose not to drive, then you're SOL due to the joke they call a bus system down here.
Moving to SEA from Kansas City has been a big adjustment. People here are pissy and prefer non-social contact behind a PC. The driving has been the biggest adjustment...they all ride the brake and go 55 in a 60 and dont use the far left lane to pass nor do they use turn signals. The best way to sum up a Seattle person is pass a fake smile and mutter "nice to meet you now go fuck off someplace else". LONELY? Yep, it is hard to swallow but people here are friendly but don't have wide open arms.
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The biggest problem with the city is nobody there is really from there anymore, and most of the immigrants are yuppies assholes or scenesters or a combo of all three. Local 'culture' is a joke nowadays. Oh also all the locals hate you and don't want to hear about whatever craphole state you are from and what it is like, and generally are crossing their fingers another place will hurry up and become the 'trendy' place for people to move to.
try to stay happy out here. Everyone talks shit about us. Seattle is beautiful, I've lived here all my life. I love the sports, city (beautiful here) and the water. But be prepared, please. We have a bad wrap. Everyone says we are depressed, liberal city. They make fun of our suicide rates. also, everyone says it rains all the time. Be prepared, it really gets on my nerves, don't let it get on yours.
I too live in Seattle[downtown] just by the space needle.....if you ever want recomendations on places to go. i just moved in Seattle a couple of weeks before the making of this video.
you gotta tell me the places you've been to in Seattle...
don't believe in marriage, nobodies ever loved me...so life's been pretty easy for me so far. hope you sort out all that adult stuff in the video. probably a totally redundant message given the time of the post. was looking up the Darwin awards movie, found a video on evolution, and then one against atheists...i then found your reply. good videos, nice hair keep up the good work
Honesty is a neat thing. Sometimes rare, so treasure it. Learning to be your own best friend is not an easy thing to do. We need other people, of course. Congrats on the courage to make a move, any move, though it is always better to move TO something than away from something, called a "geographical". (Where ever you go, there you are.) While you're pondering things, don't forget to live life. You definitely don't need saving. Focus, maybe. But you're young, stay expansive.
The loneliness thing is something we all go through in life, especially when going somewhere new. It's normal, and it will pass. You just to reach out and keep growing- find some interests, some local get togethers, maybe take some college courses that appeal to you. You'll met others that way, and eventually, happiness will come. You just have to seek IT out; IT rarely seeks you out : )BTW, roomates getting high, talking smack about each other, and then talking to you about God- so funny!
same thing happened to me when i moved to san francisco from fort lauderdale. west coasters are not as easy to make friends with it seems, but it does eventually happen.
get a mac laptop and hang in coffee shops. pretend to not be able to figure something out. you'll get offers for help... i'd lay money on it.
Hi, frisbee. Just wanted to say: I know how it feels to be lonely.
I don't know how YOU feel, personally, because I don't know you. But I know what it feels like to be alone; just to actually have somebody with you... *shudder*
I can definitely relate to what you're going through and what you've been through. Loneliness. Running away. Being in an unfamiliar place without a car. Some of it I've been through before, and some of it I'm going through right now. Wish I had some sage advice, but really all I can say is "I feel ya."
And yeah, having tons of Christians trying to save you all the time gets old. And the very idea of a "bad atheist" is pretty silly.
Hope your settling into your new home. Sorry you are alone; it takes courage to stand alone. I kind of picture you traveling around with a suitcase, full of about a hundred books lol
I subscribed to your site three months ago because I have had a similar journey to your self but without the suitcase and books lol
I mean, I have been searching for answers and doing the church thing.
Im curious as to where you are right now in your mind in regards to your beliefs or non-beliefs
I'm sorry for the loneliness, but glad you are striving to be okay with being alone. Love and friendship are wonderful, of course, but we all need to be able to stand on our own.
I personally would love to hear more accounts of church from an atheist perspective. I was raised a catholic, and attended church until I was 18, though I hadn't believed since 14. I still go on occasion, and the perspective of another non-believer on the ceremony\social interactions are very interesting to me.
I too love D H Lawrence; I think genuine solitude (as opposed to "loneliness") is a valuable aspect of life that is often neglected in today's "group" minded world. You of course will make friends wherever you go. It is good to have people like you out there giving atheism a good reputation. Also, it is important for we nonbelievers to go to churches and exchange ideas with the faithful.
Seattle does have a reputation (deserved or not) for it being difficult to meet people. (The 'Seattle Freeze' is not a climate pattern or a drink at Starbucks.)
IF and when you find out what application is best for composing YT vids - preferably with lots of text, 'cause my accent is horrible - please let me know :-|
Glad to hear that you're set up. Nice to have a place to call "home". Went to see Bill Maher's "Religulous" today. Good film. It will piss many off. Reinforced my viewpoint.
As you spend more time in one place, you will get new friends and establish yourself in your community. It takes time. Also, as a newcomer to a town, it's hard to break into the cliches. It will be hard to find like-minded atheists in such a fundie area like the US but at least your in a cosmo town.
Now that you are in the NW, you need to buy a good raincoat. Also, keep an eye on those mountains. Take a trip up to Vancouver and Victoria, Canada. Nice folks and many atheists. Welcome back to YT
I know the lonely feeling, I had a job for about a year that travelled alot. No matter how many people you know its still hard to do and you'll still feel lonely. It'll get better as you live there longer, hang in there.
Lonliness - I know exactly how you feel, I was actually thinking about that this morning, it is so not easy, but I am sure you can do it. I wish you all the luck and strength to find your balance!
I enjoy your videos so much. I like your spirit of adventure. I was like you when I was younger and moved 5 times. three to different colleges and then 2 more places for my career. It is lonely at first. But spending that time alone caused me to listen to my own heart. It made me get to know myself on a level that would not occur had I distracted myself with others just to fill the void of lonliness. Thanks for your vulnerability and recoomendation of hairyreasoner.
I am glad you arrived safe and sane! You are on right track. I love traveling and leaving stuff behind also. It works! What I learned over the years is that patience is the key, you never know what's waiting around that next corner! You will discover your soulmate for sure! But be patient and explore life on your own while you can!. Aloha!
I am a new subscriber to your wonderful channel. I too am a nonbeliever who attends churches as much as they anger and irritate me and it is important to learn from the various religions what there is of value in them. I LOVE the D H Lawrence and it takes a person of real integrity and maturity to be an adventurer like yourself. May you turn your loneliness into solitude! You will flourish!
I like being alone, I don't need other pesky people bothering me while I'm running my experiments. Friends only sap your potential and productivity. I suggest you find a castle on cliff edge or maybe a under ground laboratory, there you can concentrate and finally get to work on your own rocket zombies or w/e.
I have moved a bit in my life and I have found that it takes about 3 months to break into a new area. Keep an eye out for a local that can help you break into the new area. In no time you will feel like a local. Just don't give up because it takes time to break into your new life.
I know "Harry." I consider myself his friend. If you know him, you can ask him, "Do you know Marius?" He can tell you what he thinks. I'm also in Seattle. Marius
so i'm stuck in the piney woods of east Texas where just about all denominations have a foothold. it's a fuckin nuthouse out here......lmao. looking forward to your next vid to see how things work out, the only faith worth believing is in your own ability to overcome adversity.
to be young and adventurous again, brings back memories both good and bad. i also have a loneliness feeling at times being one of very few atheists within 100's of miles.....lol. my mother and daughter are the only other 2 i know of nearby. so i don't have any atheist friends to speak of. my wife is somewhat of a pseudo christian deist, she believes in god but does not discuss her beliefs to any extent.
Ohhhhh you are rooming with "that" kind of Christian roommates! Watch out they don't lead you astray! :-)
I have tended to run away too. And yeah it takes awhile to grow roots and find those deep friendships anew.
Church is such a wonderful place to find a group of people who offer that intense sense of community, family, roots, and togetherness. It's just too bad they eventually cut you out if you don't pony up to their spiritual/social/political agenda.
I can't believe you're getting flack from atheists! Personally, I think you're great, and if they were hassling you for going to a church that's just ridiculous. I'm an atheist and I've been to church plenty of times. Shutting yourself off from opposing views really doesn't make you much of a 'free thinker' in my opinion.
Thanks for the link to Hairyreasoner. Some really good stuff there. Too bad he's leaving YT but I respect his motive. And thanks for the new video. Its always a pleasure listen to you and see your face. I moved to the Seattle area from Michigan so it seems warm to me :)
Wow I can relate, I left Pittsburgh for Phoenix after a break up. Yes if you can find contentment in an empty room you will be the Wiser. I am jealous would love to hear Jack Preach. Stay positive, it's all an adventure.
Thanks for the update F&F, glad to hear from you again. About the loneliness thing, it is inevitable when you move to a new place and don't know many people. With all the cool people in Seattle, I'm sure you'll soon make some great friends.
BTW, Bill Maher must watch your channel because he totally stole your idea for his new movie, Religulous. I think it comes out this weekend, you have to go see it!
stoner christian roommates,sounds fascinating.i love the sheer raw greenness of this state,i go through vegetation withdrawal when ever i go to eastern Washington or the Dalles Oregon.i think everyone should have to spend an extended time by yourself and living inside your own head instead of some sort of community mindscape.if you ever head down to Aberdeen give me a ring.
What makes one a bad atheist? Is that being an atheist for bad reasons? It's a really weird concept since being an atheist is just about not believing in a god. Appart from that we really don't need to think alike about anything whatsoever...
Anyway, I hope that you settle in and don't stay sleepless in Seattle (sorry, I couldn't resist...).
Wish I did this survey that Jack did about what atheists think. My computer wasn't working though... But I would have to say jack isn't crazy as I may think he was.
Hey glad that you are getting on ok in Seattle. Was wondering if you had given up YT.
Everyone gets lonely sometimes and its obviously the problem with running away that you may end up alone. However if you ever run to the UK then I will be more than happy to buy you a cup of tea (typically British). Oh and I have no life so you wouldn't be intruding :)
Those Christians and Atheists who are passing judgment on you need a slap with a jellyfish. Look forward to more videos soon :)
I'm thinking of emigrating, in fact I've been making enquiries about it. Not because things are bad here, I have the best and most well-paid job in my life, its because I want a fresh start.
It wont happen this year, it might happen sometime in the next two years.
I'm going to move to a sunny place where they don't speak English as a first language.
That is sad, well, hey, I know all about lonliness. I live in New York and am surrounded by people, but still have that sense of public solitude. I find it cool going to church as well even though I'm not superstitious and don't believe in a sky daddy. I have no answers or consolation for you, just empathy...
do yourself a favor and stay on the east coast. believe me.
bobjones1783 2 years ago 2
Lol, the way you started out I thought you were going ask to borrow some money..)
rhyfelur 2 years ago
I know what you mean about the adventure. I'm actually moving to Seattle myself next week with 0 money and a bit o' credit debt, knowing only 2 people up there. And, honestly, I wouldn't have it any other way.
PisserShorts 2 years ago
I always wonder this, but: why?
What makes you want to move to Seattle? What put the idea in your head, and what do you expect it to be like? And where are you moving from?
victimofcheese 2 years ago
Actually I want to move to New York. But I actually know people in Seattle. I'm moving from Florida and it really sucks balls down here. I don't expect Seattle to be all that, but a bung load better than here. No jobs anywhere and everything is really far away from everything else. So if you're like me and choose not to drive, then you're SOL due to the joke they call a bus system down here.
PisserShorts 2 years ago
I hope you enjoy the Pacific N. West. Head up the I5 and visit Vancouver sometime. We have lots of atheists, more green, less brick and more glass.
ghengiscrayon 2 years ago
Moving to SEA from Kansas City has been a big adjustment. People here are pissy and prefer non-social contact behind a PC. The driving has been the biggest adjustment...they all ride the brake and go 55 in a 60 and dont use the far left lane to pass nor do they use turn signals. The best way to sum up a Seattle person is pass a fake smile and mutter "nice to meet you now go fuck off someplace else". LONELY? Yep, it is hard to swallow but people here are friendly but don't have wide open arms.
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The biggest problem with the city is nobody there is really from there anymore, and most of the immigrants are yuppies assholes or scenesters or a combo of all three. Local 'culture' is a joke nowadays. Oh also all the locals hate you and don't want to hear about whatever craphole state you are from and what it is like, and generally are crossing their fingers another place will hurry up and become the 'trendy' place for people to move to.
victimofcheese 3 years ago
"most of the immigrants are... assholes".
"also all the locals hate you and don't want to hear about whatever craphole state you are from".
"and generally are crossing their fingers another place will hurry up and become the trendy place for people to move to".
Wow. Get a load of this guy. He sure looks like an asshole, doesn't he?
DeepGarageHead 2 years ago 2
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Just telling it truthfully. See, Washingtonians are generally too polite to say the truth in front of easily offended immigrants. Hope this helps!
victimofcheese 2 years ago
If you like liberals, you are in luck!
arvydas0069 3 years ago 2
Hm damn shame....
My heart goes out to you.
Vertze 3 years ago
I live in Seattle too!
EricZombie 3 years ago
your also very pretty, by the way.
the12thfactor 3 years ago
try to stay happy out here. Everyone talks shit about us. Seattle is beautiful, I've lived here all my life. I love the sports, city (beautiful here) and the water. But be prepared, please. We have a bad wrap. Everyone says we are depressed, liberal city. They make fun of our suicide rates. also, everyone says it rains all the time. Be prepared, it really gets on my nerves, don't let it get on yours.
the12thfactor 3 years ago
I too have moved to different cities across the states just for the hell of it, I feel ya
RationalJunkie 3 years ago
I too live in Seattle[downtown] just by the space needle.....if you ever want recomendations on places to go. i just moved in Seattle a couple of weeks before the making of this video.
you gotta tell me the places you've been to in Seattle...
tm11111111 3 years ago
What an adorable woman! The combination of those eyes with such intellect is striking. Sure an enrichment for Seattle :-D
Dorfkanal 3 years ago
i think being alone is beautiful as well
and, i think being alone is actually good for you in some respects. You'll get over the being lonely thing I'm sure.
spacerangervyper 3 years ago
don't believe in marriage, nobodies ever loved me...so life's been pretty easy for me so far. hope you sort out all that adult stuff in the video. probably a totally redundant message given the time of the post. was looking up the Darwin awards movie, found a video on evolution, and then one against atheists...i then found your reply. good videos, nice hair keep up the good work
Dannywafferty 3 years ago
If you're living in Seattle there are three words you must know;
"Minus the Bear"
Vertze 3 years ago
Nikki,
Honesty is a neat thing. Sometimes rare, so treasure it. Learning to be your own best friend is not an easy thing to do. We need other people, of course. Congrats on the courage to make a move, any move, though it is always better to move TO something than away from something, called a "geographical". (Where ever you go, there you are.) While you're pondering things, don't forget to live life. You definitely don't need saving. Focus, maybe. But you're young, stay expansive.
Beinquisitive 3 years ago
The loneliness thing is something we all go through in life, especially when going somewhere new. It's normal, and it will pass. You just to reach out and keep growing- find some interests, some local get togethers, maybe take some college courses that appeal to you. You'll met others that way, and eventually, happiness will come. You just have to seek IT out; IT rarely seeks you out : )BTW, roomates getting high, talking smack about each other, and then talking to you about God- so funny!
chuckfaststrat 3 years ago
same thing happened to me when i moved to san francisco from fort lauderdale. west coasters are not as easy to make friends with it seems, but it does eventually happen.
get a mac laptop and hang in coffee shops. pretend to not be able to figure something out. you'll get offers for help... i'd lay money on it.
mswift801 3 years ago
Hi, frisbee. Just wanted to say: I know how it feels to be lonely.
I don't know how YOU feel, personally, because I don't know you. But I know what it feels like to be alone; just to actually have somebody with you... *shudder*
phillippi2 3 years ago
I can definitely relate to what you're going through and what you've been through. Loneliness. Running away. Being in an unfamiliar place without a car. Some of it I've been through before, and some of it I'm going through right now. Wish I had some sage advice, but really all I can say is "I feel ya."
And yeah, having tons of Christians trying to save you all the time gets old. And the very idea of a "bad atheist" is pretty silly.
I look forward to your next video!
frezno109 3 years ago
Hi Frisbee lol
Hope your settling into your new home. Sorry you are alone; it takes courage to stand alone. I kind of picture you traveling around with a suitcase, full of about a hundred books lol
I subscribed to your site three months ago because I have had a similar journey to your self but without the suitcase and books lol
I mean, I have been searching for answers and doing the church thing.
Im curious as to where you are right now in your mind in regards to your beliefs or non-beliefs
JoeYoung888 3 years ago
I'm sorry for the loneliness, but glad you are striving to be okay with being alone. Love and friendship are wonderful, of course, but we all need to be able to stand on our own.
I personally would love to hear more accounts of church from an atheist perspective. I was raised a catholic, and attended church until I was 18, though I hadn't believed since 14. I still go on occasion, and the perspective of another non-believer on the ceremony\social interactions are very interesting to me.
rudyhenkel 3 years ago
Welcome to Seattle.
Visit Golden Gardens beach! It's gorgeous.
PumpkinSmash 3 years ago
I too love D H Lawrence; I think genuine solitude (as opposed to "loneliness") is a valuable aspect of life that is often neglected in today's "group" minded world. You of course will make friends wherever you go. It is good to have people like you out there giving atheism a good reputation. Also, it is important for we nonbelievers to go to churches and exchange ideas with the faithful.
dandiacal 3 years ago
Hey, welcome to Seattle!
Seattle does have a reputation (deserved or not) for it being difficult to meet people. (The 'Seattle Freeze' is not a climate pattern or a drink at Starbucks.)
Would you like to get coffee?
jjuran 3 years ago
Glad to see you are still alive! :D
Sorry to hear you´re lonely. Hope that doesn´t last too long, been there, experienced that, can´t say I liked it.
Still, your videos put a smile on my face everytime, I guess it´s your kind and gentle soul. Well, at least I suspect you have one of those... ;)
[And yes, they are interesting and well crafted too!]
Yethmaybee 3 years ago
I thoroughly enjoyed this video.
ibearbadnews 3 years ago
That's a lot of pending videos... can't wait. And don't listen to anyone who says you're not a good atheist (whatever that is).
jussts 3 years ago
aside from the loneliness thing, it sounds like your doing alright. - but then again that's what the innerwebs is for.
type102 3 years ago
IF and when you find out what application is best for composing YT vids - preferably with lots of text, 'cause my accent is horrible - please let me know :-|
XGralgrathor 3 years ago
Watch out. The religious like to targete lonely folks.....
Can't imagine it will take you too long to meet Mr right (or at least right for now!).
kitbots 3 years ago
Glad to see you made it safely to Seattle. By the way I loved the poem. Best Wishes in Seattle!
lexrex3 3 years ago
Hi Frisbee & flipflops, It takes strength of character to move & relocate to a new place, especially by yourself. Respect.
kennydaluz 3 years ago
Out of curiosity, what four jobs have you had?
Ewilds 3 years ago
It's been too long! You need to check out Religulous!! It was fantastic.
bugdude52 3 years ago
Glad to hear that you're set up. Nice to have a place to call "home". Went to see Bill Maher's "Religulous" today. Good film. It will piss many off. Reinforced my viewpoint.
climbercaver 3 years ago
thanks again for the intro to hairyreasoner. i have been enjoying his videos for the past two days.
theanimal777 3 years ago
Great seeing you again.
ann998 3 years ago
What's with that bookshelf?
Hairysteed 3 years ago
As you spend more time in one place, you will get new friends and establish yourself in your community. It takes time. Also, as a newcomer to a town, it's hard to break into the cliches. It will be hard to find like-minded atheists in such a fundie area like the US but at least your in a cosmo town.
Now that you are in the NW, you need to buy a good raincoat. Also, keep an eye on those mountains. Take a trip up to Vancouver and Victoria, Canada. Nice folks and many atheists. Welcome back to YT
saxmanchiro 3 years ago
you never have to be alone frisbee. as long as i have a face you will allways have a place to sit.
jelloshotzrgood 3 years ago
Hey I'm local... if you find yourself in Olympia (the state capitol...hippie land!) hit me up!
orockabettyo 3 years ago
i so wunna see tfp preaching please get that!
orianagrc 3 years ago
Me TOO!!!!!
That would be hilarious!!!
psychologyprofessor 3 years ago
I'm glad your move went well. I don't blame you for wanting to mov away from a situation that was making you unhappy. Good policy.
I was sorry to see HairyReasoner go too. I just subbed right before he said he was leaving.
Brianswers 3 years ago
I know the lonely feeling, I had a job for about a year that travelled alot. No matter how many people you know its still hard to do and you'll still feel lonely. It'll get better as you live there longer, hang in there.
orgotloth 3 years ago
windows movie maker is horrible, i feel your pain. nice to see you back.
orgotloth 3 years ago
she said "RAD"
willhound2 3 years ago
Oh and welcome back!
hursty810 3 years ago
Lonliness - I know exactly how you feel, I was actually thinking about that this morning, it is so not easy, but I am sure you can do it. I wish you all the luck and strength to find your balance!
hursty810 3 years ago
windows movie maker does such, get adobe premiere elements.
tooltime9901 3 years ago
I enjoy your videos so much. I like your spirit of adventure. I was like you when I was younger and moved 5 times. three to different colleges and then 2 more places for my career. It is lonely at first. But spending that time alone caused me to listen to my own heart. It made me get to know myself on a level that would not occur had I distracted myself with others just to fill the void of lonliness. Thanks for your vulnerability and recoomendation of hairyreasoner.
Nanee715 3 years ago
"They don't know I'm an atheist." I wonder if they will watch this video....??!!
shoyhoy 3 years ago
that poem is very true.
I would like to see the new bill mahr movie religulous. i saw a couple previews for it and it was amazing.
theanimal777 3 years ago
I am glad you arrived safe and sane! You are on right track. I love traveling and leaving stuff behind also. It works! What I learned over the years is that patience is the key, you never know what's waiting around that next corner! You will discover your soulmate for sure! But be patient and explore life on your own while you can!. Aloha!
merickinhawaii 3 years ago
Sorry lol, I did not know I hit so many !!!'s instead of ...'s. C-ya.
merickinhawaii 3 years ago
Apple's iMovie HD is pretty good. Not sure if you can switch to Mac or not. I am glad to see you are back. I have missed your bubbly-ness.
GoMetricToday 3 years ago
Good to see you back Nikki!
timjhnsn 3 years ago
Good atheist. Nice atheist. :)
teenspirit1 3 years ago
I am a new subscriber to your wonderful channel. I too am a nonbeliever who attends churches as much as they anger and irritate me and it is important to learn from the various religions what there is of value in them. I LOVE the D H Lawrence and it takes a person of real integrity and maturity to be an adventurer like yourself. May you turn your loneliness into solitude! You will flourish!
dandiacal 3 years ago
I like being alone, I don't need other pesky people bothering me while I'm running my experiments. Friends only sap your potential and productivity. I suggest you find a castle on cliff edge or maybe a under ground laboratory, there you can concentrate and finally get to work on your own rocket zombies or w/e.
xXAkridXx 3 years ago
There is a difference between being alone and being lonely.
Maybe you need to be more of a grump. );
Danmill23 3 years ago
hey, Nikki, glad things are (reasonably) well in Seattle. Cheer up though, kiddo, you're going to do great there!
axisofjared 3 years ago
Hairyreasoner kickass, i hope he comes back.
also, checkout Variablast, he is in seattle and seems very kool.
cozmikzen 3 years ago
I am a christian and, I don't want to "save you". I hope you go to hell. Let me know if you want to hang out.
mikecampochiaro 3 years ago
I have moved a bit in my life and I have found that it takes about 3 months to break into a new area. Keep an eye out for a local that can help you break into the new area. In no time you will feel like a local. Just don't give up because it takes time to break into your new life.
sabot96 3 years ago
something tells me you like the word "break"
phartknocker1 3 years ago
this is the best advice ever from Beowulf to all, "find a pot of gold and sit on it."
nlytend1 3 years ago
I know "Harry." I consider myself his friend. If you know him, you can ask him, "Do you know Marius?" He can tell you what he thinks. I'm also in Seattle. Marius
MobileMediaProducts 3 years ago
so i'm stuck in the piney woods of east Texas where just about all denominations have a foothold. it's a fuckin nuthouse out here......lmao. looking forward to your next vid to see how things work out, the only faith worth believing is in your own ability to overcome adversity.
jdf088 3 years ago
to be young and adventurous again, brings back memories both good and bad. i also have a loneliness feeling at times being one of very few atheists within 100's of miles.....lol. my mother and daughter are the only other 2 i know of nearby. so i don't have any atheist friends to speak of. my wife is somewhat of a pseudo christian deist, she believes in god but does not discuss her beliefs to any extent.
jdf088 3 years ago
Great stuff. Looking forward to your next video.
Naxos99 3 years ago
Ohhhhh you are rooming with "that" kind of Christian roommates! Watch out they don't lead you astray! :-)
I have tended to run away too. And yeah it takes awhile to grow roots and find those deep friendships anew.
Church is such a wonderful place to find a group of people who offer that intense sense of community, family, roots, and togetherness. It's just too bad they eventually cut you out if you don't pony up to their spiritual/social/political agenda.
I envy your adventure!!
TigerKerouac 3 years ago
Where are you from in Texas?
mS28811 3 years ago
There's a free movie editing program called Jahshaka. I'm not sure how easy it'll be to use, though. Some open source stuff is complicated.
Eldanen 3 years ago
I can't believe you're getting flack from atheists! Personally, I think you're great, and if they were hassling you for going to a church that's just ridiculous. I'm an atheist and I've been to church plenty of times. Shutting yourself off from opposing views really doesn't make you much of a 'free thinker' in my opinion.
andytoz 3 years ago
Windows Movie Maker is the devil.
navvellines15 3 years ago
Thanks for the link to Hairyreasoner. Some really good stuff there. Too bad he's leaving YT but I respect his motive. And thanks for the new video. Its always a pleasure listen to you and see your face. I moved to the Seattle area from Michigan so it seems warm to me :)
Ansonidak 3 years ago
Wow I can relate, I left Pittsburgh for Phoenix after a break up. Yes if you can find contentment in an empty room you will be the Wiser. I am jealous would love to hear Jack Preach. Stay positive, it's all an adventure.
ProdigalSonMuzik 3 years ago
Thanks for the update F&F, glad to hear from you again. About the loneliness thing, it is inevitable when you move to a new place and don't know many people. With all the cool people in Seattle, I'm sure you'll soon make some great friends.
BTW, Bill Maher must watch your channel because he totally stole your idea for his new movie, Religulous. I think it comes out this weekend, you have to go see it!
dryzalizer 3 years ago
Portland is even better. It's just like Seattle without the smug :D
sorienor 3 years ago
What Portland lacks in smug it more than makes up for in passive-aggressive, holier-than-thou frigidity.
noxianyork 3 years ago
Welcome to the Northwest! I'd love to show you around the area and you're always welcome to come to one of our Humanist meetings.
Arikiel 3 years ago
Buy Adobe Premier. Elements is only $100.
Oh wait, you're still in college. That's a lot of money when you live on ramen.
CadicusTheDamned 3 years ago
stoner christian roommates,sounds fascinating.i love the sheer raw greenness of this state,i go through vegetation withdrawal when ever i go to eastern Washington or the Dalles Oregon.i think everyone should have to spend an extended time by yourself and living inside your own head instead of some sort of community mindscape.if you ever head down to Aberdeen give me a ring.
NemoUtopian 3 years ago
pretty girl...lonely...weird.
64kix 3 years ago
I doubt she will be lonely long.
CadicusTheDamned 3 years ago 2
you are a bad atheist you are not not beliving in god right! :) Good luck in Seattle buddy
Juggaloserialeater 3 years ago
I used to live in Renton.
T850CSM101a1676 3 years ago
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Yes, she's back. The cutest girl on Youtube.
kvaks3000 3 years ago 2
Welcome back, hope Seattle works well for you.
HonestDiscussioner 3 years ago
You're not alone you have 1,316 friends across the world that can't wait to hear from you.
Also, look through the comments there at least 200 people that have a crush on you.
AndrianGo 3 years ago
Yeeeee, Nikki's back
AndrianGo 3 years ago
Wonderful to see you back Nikki! You'll get what you want I'm sure. Best of luck!
-Max
jsmxwll 3 years ago
Let us know the dirt on Jack! ;-)
CousinoMacul 3 years ago
Well i think your an awesome atheist........ lol
itsMustacheMarch 3 years ago
Good to hear from ya! I know what you mean about feeling lonely. I've felt that way most of my life. *hugs*
pixelatedxdeath 3 years ago
so nice to see you back!!!!
mihaicosmos 3 years ago
lol @ related videos woo rock band
Can't wait to hear more stories
vedicardi 3 years ago
I look forward to your videos.
Signofthedollar 3 years ago
Hang in there. : )
Don't let anything drag you down.
God bless
Ron
ironcross66106 3 years ago
What makes one a bad atheist? Is that being an atheist for bad reasons? It's a really weird concept since being an atheist is just about not believing in a god. Appart from that we really don't need to think alike about anything whatsoever...
Anyway, I hope that you settle in and don't stay sleepless in Seattle (sorry, I couldn't resist...).
Take care!
silverstream314 3 years ago
Fun times at church, Let me know if you have any bible questions you want answered from a Biblical Criticism POV!
Have fun in Seattle!
jfredett 3 years ago
I wonder if, being so young, you'd even have heard of Harry Reasoner, the apparent reference of the "hairyreasoner" pun.
LeafInTheStream 3 years ago
Hi Nikke, welcome back, nice to see you vlog again! Congrats with your new home!
CoolAtheist 3 years ago 2
Don't you think she's just irritatingly perky and shows a lot of false sincerity? She doesn't even interact with her subs even on a modest level.
tlkSmack1 3 years ago
You mean she is not interacting with you? Maybe you are not charming enough! She mailed me back a while ago...so eehh
CoolAtheist 3 years ago
Oh, must be nice. Excuse me Mr. Popular.
tlkSmack1 3 years ago
"And atheists: fucking, stop telling me I'm a bad atheist!" lol
LeafInTheStream 3 years ago
the plot thickens :) rock on.
zeffii 3 years ago
Don't most christians think atheists are bad anyways? They just throw in Bad Atheist and maybe a "i'll prey for you" in the end.
GeorgeCarlinFan85 3 years ago
Washington state is pretty lush and green. I thought you might say something about that.
There is a line between being alone, and being lonely. Sometimes that definition is much larger than some people seem to think.
I love people watching. It's almost a sport.
Oh, and you are SUCH a bad Atheist. :) /snicker. I'd rant about it, just to troll you, but there's not enough space.
Invest in Sony Vegas for editing software. It'll cost you maybe 90 bucks.
Eldrave20 3 years ago
Wish I did this survey that Jack did about what atheists think. My computer wasn't working though... But I would have to say jack isn't crazy as I may think he was.
GeorgeCarlinFan85 3 years ago
Hey glad that you are getting on ok in Seattle. Was wondering if you had given up YT.
Everyone gets lonely sometimes and its obviously the problem with running away that you may end up alone. However if you ever run to the UK then I will be more than happy to buy you a cup of tea (typically British). Oh and I have no life so you wouldn't be intruding :)
Those Christians and Atheists who are passing judgment on you need a slap with a jellyfish. Look forward to more videos soon :)
thwaiteduck 3 years ago
You're still gorgeous. Stay outta the rain...
tattypatty 3 years ago
It's cool hearing about the latest developments in your life. :-)
legendre007 3 years ago
I'm thinking of emigrating, in fact I've been making enquiries about it. Not because things are bad here, I have the best and most well-paid job in my life, its because I want a fresh start.
It wont happen this year, it might happen sometime in the next two years.
I'm going to move to a sunny place where they don't speak English as a first language.
DefaultPosition 3 years ago
That is sad, well, hey, I know all about lonliness. I live in New York and am surrounded by people, but still have that sense of public solitude. I find it cool going to church as well even though I'm not superstitious and don't believe in a sky daddy. I have no answers or consolation for you, just empathy...
or is it sympathy.
iamjackscolin 3 years ago
Have a nice time in seattle!
SpyroAndCrashFan 3 years ago