# Test Subjects Wanted (clothing optional) Part II **URL:** \ **Category:** The Game Room\ **Created:** [September 5, 2008, 9:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/test-subjects-wanted-clothing-optional-part-ii/462152 "2008-09-05T09:06:41Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 11\ **Page:** 8
**Author:** ![Zeriel](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/z/58956e/32.png) [@Zeriel](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zeriel)\ **Post date:** [October 23, 2008, 6:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/test-subjects-wanted-clothing-optional-part-ii/462152/141 "2008-10-23T18:49:45Z")
Assuming we’re still putting requests in the queue… A number 3, please. Love, no specific person in mind. ---
**Author:** ![Pixilated](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/aeb1de/32.png) [@Pixilated](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Pixilated)\ **Post date:** [October 23, 2008, 7:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/test-subjects-wanted-clothing-optional-part-ii/462152/142 "2008-10-23T19:42:00Z")
> [@Khadaji](#): > > Thanks for the reading. I will try to remember to let you know if I do meet someone. ahhh, but the question is - was _any_ of it correct (state of mind, type of person you seek, etc)? ---
**Author:** ![Drain\_Bead](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/e47774/32.png) [@Drain\_Bead](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Drain_Bead)\ **Post date:** [October 23, 2008, 8:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/test-subjects-wanted-clothing-optional-part-ii/462152/143 "2008-10-23T20:50:30Z")
> [@Pixilated](#): > > Most likely NO > > why? > self absorption, obsession, anger, destruction > oughts and shoulds entangled with feelings of guilt, too many lose ends > chaos within Hrm. I’m gonna HOPE that’s fake. ---
**Author:** ![Pixilated](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/aeb1de/32.png) [@Pixilated](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Pixilated)\ **Post date:** [October 23, 2008, 9:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/test-subjects-wanted-clothing-optional-part-ii/462152/144 "2008-10-23T21:34:33Z")
> [@Drain\_Bead](#): > > Hrm. I’m gonna HOPE that’s fake. sorry. but we can do another pull to review the obstacles and how to overcome them. NOTHING is ever set in stone. But at the current time, thats what i was told. ---
**Author:** ![Khadaji](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/9e8a1a/32.png) [@Khadaji](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Khadaji)\ **Post date:** [October 23, 2008, 10:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/test-subjects-wanted-clothing-optional-part-ii/462152/145 "2008-10-23T22:33:19Z")
> [@Pixilated](#): > > ahhh, but the question is - was _any_ of it correct (state of mind, type of person you seek, etc)? > [@](#): > > type of person you seek: > Someone capable of committing - but not necessarily ‘love for love’s sake’. I have often said that I want someone who wants me, not someone who needs me. ---
**Author:** ![melodyharmonius](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/melodyharmonius/32/21310_2.png) [@melodyharmonius](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/melodyharmonius)\ **Post date:** [October 24, 2008, 9:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/test-subjects-wanted-clothing-optional-part-ii/462152/146 "2008-10-24T21:43:49Z")
> [@Pixilated](#): > > You/your state of mind: > You are like the water - emotional, serene, mutable, changeable. > You can be calm or stormy, nurturing or devastating. > > What is under you, supporting you: > Hope. Promise for the future. Guidance. > This is the light through the dark clouds and you are taking the steps to get through the storm - you just have to keep going. > > Your immediate future: > Inspiration, magickal dreams, Visions. > Pay attention to all of these because they will help you plan your path. They may be subtle, it may pop up announced, just be certain you are paying close attention to what is going on and that you dont miss your opportunity. > > External influences: > Good in bad; bad in good. Seeming contradictions and Paradoxes in this situation. > > Possible hindrances affecting the situation: > Spiritual connection. Karma. Balance. > Be aware of the connections between different aspects of the issue, as well as the connections between the people linked by it. > > Who or what can help: > Attention to details is important at this time. Even the little things that tie in the larger things. Look for the inner, hidden meaning in ordinary objects, happenings, and experiences. Life is trying to teach you something. As indicated earlier - pay close attention to subtle signs, dreams, etc. > > how best to behave in this situation: > have you become overly focused on the differences and disagreements that seem to seperate you from others? Are you feeling alienated, unwanted, or lonely? > If so, try refocusing on what you have in common with those around you, near and far. You may need to heal your own beliefs that contribute to those feelings of seperation. Forgiveness may be a key. > Move toward allowing others to move closer to you, gradually dropping the defensive attitudes that hold them away and keep you alone. Dont wait for others to make the first move; reach out to them with compassion and selflessness. > > What might improve the situation: > Simply give to others - freely and generously and unconditionally. > > The way forward: > There may be delays or even stalling going on here. Time to give a tactful but firm push to get things in motion. > > The end result: > You might run into some arguments for argument sake - dont let yourself get caught up in the petty quarrels. > Use your mental quickness, be adaptable and enthusiastic and others will follow! > Ideas and opinions are abound - be selective. Independent thinking is in operation. > > PS whatever your question on your mind is: > pretty likely yes Thank you! I was trying to figure out whether to stay with my current job(s) or give my 2 week notice and find one full-time job. My main part-time job went through a major restructuring this week - 15 key people were let go. The morning of the first wave of layoffs - I sent resumes in for 2 positions I had seen online. Within 2 hours - my department had been eliminated and my boss had been let go. I got to keep my pt job - but was going to be assigned a “floater” - because I kept reading those detailed [monster.com](http://monster.com) emails, I had a call for 2 interviews the same day and was offered a new job this morning. I start full time with benefits on Monday 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Pixilated](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/aeb1de/32.png) [@Pixilated](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Pixilated)\ **Post date:** [October 25, 2008, 2:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/test-subjects-wanted-clothing-optional-part-ii/462152/147 "2008-10-25T02:15:27Z")
> [@melodyharmonius](#): > > Thank you! I was trying to figure out whether to stay with my current job(s) or give my 2 week notice and find one full-time job. > > My main part-time job went through a major restructuring this week - 15 key people were let go. The morning of the first wave of layoffs - I sent resumes in for 2 positions I had seen online. Within 2 hours - my department had been eliminated and my boss had been let go. > > I got to keep my pt job - but was going to be assigned a “floater” - because I kept reading those detailed [monster.com](http://monster.com) emails, I had a call for 2 interviews the same day and was offered a new job this morning. > > I start full time with benefits on Monday 🙂 awesome! ---
**Author:** ![Bites\_When\_Provoked](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/bites_when_provoked/32/18073_2.png) [@Bites\_When\_Provoked](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bites_When_Provoked)\ **Post date:** [October 26, 2008, 10:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/test-subjects-wanted-clothing-optional-part-ii/462152/148 "2008-10-26T10:26:20Z")
If you have time, I’d appreciate a number 5 fork-in-the-road one, please. Actually, I feel like I have forks in many areas, but I’ll concentrate on one specifically! 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Khadaji](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/9e8a1a/32.png) [@Khadaji](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Khadaji)\ **Post date:** [January 1, 2009, 1:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/test-subjects-wanted-clothing-optional-part-ii/462152/149 "2009-01-01T13:04:21Z")
> [@Pixilated](#): > > \ > There is a very good chance that you will meet someone (or if already known, ask this person out) before the end of this year -most likely in Oct or Nov. > > \ Earlier I promised to try and update this thread if/when things happened for me. Alas, I did not meet that someone special in 08. OK, I will grant that there is a \*slight \*chance that \*technically \*the prediction may come true. I \*did \*meet a moderately attractive single mother at a partly last night - but she showed mostly polite interest in me and nothing more - \*and \*she is planning on moving next September (either to Ohio or New Zealand.) So I fear that yet another year passed and I am still loveless. Thanks for the prediction, it was fun. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Pixilated](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/aeb1de/32.png) [@Pixilated](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Pixilated)\ **Post date:** [January 1, 2009, 2:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/test-subjects-wanted-clothing-optional-part-ii/462152/150 "2009-01-01T14:17:36Z")
> [@Khadaji](#): > > Earlier I promised to try and update this thread if/when things happened for me. > > Alas, I did not meet that someone special in 08. OK, I will grant that there is a \*slight \*chance that \*technically \*the prediction may come true. I \*did \*meet a moderately attractive single mother at a partly last night - but she showed mostly polite interest in me and nothing more - \*and \*she is planning on moving next September (either to Ohio or New Zealand.) [QUOTE=Pixilated] This person’s personality: Could be someone removed from their emotions. [/QUOTE] hmmmm… maybe? did ya get their number/email? Methinks you may have given in too soon - but I will do a pull later on. Thank you for the update!! Sorry I havent kept up on this like I should have but my own life needed some tending to. Still does. Maybe I should start a new thread for 2009? ---
**Author:** ![Khadaji](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/9e8a1a/32.png) [@Khadaji](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Khadaji)\ **Post date:** [January 1, 2009, 2:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/test-subjects-wanted-clothing-optional-part-ii/462152/151 "2009-01-01T14:43:41Z")
> [@Pixilated](#): > > hmmmm… maybe? did ya get their number/email? Methinks you may have given in too soon - but I will do a pull later on. Thank you for the update!! > Sorry I havent kept up on this like I should have but my own life needed some tending to. Still does. > > Maybe I should start a new thread for 2009? If you were to do so, I’d be in. 🙂 The event was small and too intimate for me to put myself out there and possibly be rejected in front of everyone. We’re talking only 8 people and she and I were never alone together. We were the only two singles and I wonder if there was some match-making going on. Anyway, to answer your question, no we didn’t exchange emails or anything. She works with a former coworker, I’ll wait and see if there is any interest. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/test-subjects-wanted-clothing-optional-part-ii/462152.md?page=7)