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abstinence

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A quick definition of abstinence:

Term: ABSTINENCE

Definition: Abstinence means not doing something that you might want to do. For example, not having sex or not drinking alcohol. It's like saying "no" to something that might not be good for you.

A more thorough explanation:

Definition: Abstinence is the act of completely refraining from indulging in a particular activity. This can include not having sex or not consuming alcoholic beverages.

Many teenagers choose to practice abstinence and not have sex until they are older.
Some people choose to practice abstinence from alcohol in order to maintain a healthy lifestyle.

These examples illustrate how abstinence involves completely avoiding a particular activity. By choosing to abstain from sex or alcohol, individuals are making a conscious decision to refrain from indulging in these activities.

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Dkk

15:48

Indeed, the legendary man himself.

cheriebomb

15:49

I would go to blow my back out by the bay boston

llama

15:50

lift with ur back not your legs, its better to have a blown back than two bad legs

CynicalOops

15:53

Blow and back day out by boston bay

cheriebomb

15:59

so true

Dkk

16:03

Of course. Man sad Ricky Henderson died. That was my favorite athlete of all time.

windyMagician

16:10

is it dumb that I rlly want to go to Mich even tho I have a full ride to umn

llama

16:12

no-value as a consumer often means more than the price

Dkk

16:15

@windyMagician: Nah michigan is better than UMN

Dkk

16:15

My sister just officially graduated, yay!

llama

16:16

awesome @Dkks sister

llama

16:16

prolly named veronica or sarah

windyMagician

16:16

@Dkk: for public defense tho?

windyMagician

16:16

Sarah in the bathroom

texaslawhopefully

16:17

@windyMagician: not at all. Michigan is also very generous with aid, so if you get enough it makes perfect sense to take it.

windyMagician

16:17

fuck okay

windyMagician

16:17

going to my dream school is crazy

KnowledgeableRitzyWasp

16:18

michigan also has better options if you do PD for 10 years then want to do something else

windyMagician

16:19

also would love to clerk for my federal district court even tho I know its hella competitive, I think mich sets me up better?

llama

16:20

would be a great point to bring up when ur deciding / visiting each place- see what recent placement looks like

texaslawhopefully

16:23

For fed clerkships by far Michigan places better. I think it’s like 14-15 percent

windyMagician

16:25

sticker debt is high-key scary tho

texaslawhopefully

16:26

I’m sure you’ll get good merit aid though. Look at Michigan’s 509 report. They’re very generous.

cheriebomb

16:34

i am going to wait patiently into january to get into a law school

cheriebomb

16:34

then i will start tweaking

texaslawhopefully

16:42

January could not come any sooner

cheriebomb

16:54

i hope you guys all have a very lovely holiday season

cheriebomb

17:02

has everyone finished procuring their presents?

cheriebomb

17:02

I got my sis a vintage leather jacket off ebay she’s gonna freak she only has fake stuff

riverstart-prize

17:09

hi all

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