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Post by matt on Jan 10, 2006 14:30:36 GMT -5
One of the most important lessons I've learned in life, by myself and working with at-risk youth, is that we must really learn to love ourselves. As the great crime writer Roderick Thorp wrote, "We must learn to become our own best friends, because we fall too easily into the trap of becoming our own worst enemies." As Cliff said, everyone on the board seems like good people.
For me: Probably Hurley.
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Post by heyes on Jan 10, 2006 15:35:18 GMT -5
One of the most important lessons I've learned in life, by myself and working with at-risk youth, is that we must really learn to love ourselves. As the great crime writer Roderick Thorp wrote, "We must learn to become our own best friends, because we fall too easily into the trap of becoming our own worst enemies." As Cliff said, everyone on the board seems like good people. For me: Probably Hurley. You make a fantastic Hurley.  |
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Post by Jeremy on Jan 10, 2006 15:50:35 GMT -5
Jeremy...how do I seem? Annie, thanks! *hugs* And Emma...yeah, I know. I'm a LOT better than I used to be and I'm trying to work hard at standing up for myself and whatnot. I think it gets easier with age; I don't care as much what people think as I used to. Also I think it's easier to be yourself on the internet and also when you're with people who don't cut you down or make fun of you. <3 I would say more like Rose. The Confidence that she exudes seems like you. But I don't know you outside of this site, and I agree that it is a lot eaiser to be yourself on the web. I think that Rose actually goes for most of the Women on here, especially those of you that said Sun. |
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Post by heyes on Jan 10, 2006 16:24:33 GMT -5
Yeah, I definitely agree about the internet making me feel at ease. It's funny, because all our lives we're told the internet is dangerous and full of bad people trying to abduct you. I think it was anywaysding that said he hoped I wasn't shy, but I certianly didn't seem so on these boards. I'm a weird kind of shy. I hate to quote the show, but I have serious trust issues (ha! yet I can talk freely to a bunch of people I' never met!).
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Post by addboy on Jan 10, 2006 17:33:42 GMT -5
That's because this is a safe site, and we all have one thing in common that is bringing us together! All ages, and everone knows we're not lying, I mean, I posted my pic on the net! I've never done so untl now!
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Post by FrodoFreak87 on Jan 10, 2006 20:42:34 GMT -5
I have a hard time being myself sometimes, I always feel stupid and that no body likes me.
it's alot easier to be your self on here, because people don't judge you or make fun of you.
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Post by joss on Jan 10, 2006 21:40:06 GMT -5
I never thought about Rose. My bad, because she shouldn't be overlooked.
I don't know how to say this, because I can never write my thoughts down coherently, but I have confidence when it comes to other people in that I believe you guys are good, I believe anyone can do what they put their minds to, and I have a lot of faith when it comes to anything except myself. But as I said, I'm working on changing that.
And I agree with what Emma said...I have trust issues so I am not as open with people in person. Because I've been burned before, a lot. However, on the internet it's easier to be yourself because worst case you never have to deal with certain people again. In person, it's not so easy....I worked with one guy for seven years who would put me down and make fun of me all the time. It's not so easy to ignore that.
I bet that was clear as mud. Hopefully a little bit made sense.
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Post by heyes on Jan 10, 2006 22:27:48 GMT -5
That's what sucks about being in school. You're stuck with these people for twelve years and all the bad apples go with that. I get the shivers if I walk past certian people (person, actually) in the halls. It all goes with being a girl really, but it still sucks all the same.
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Post by Jay on Jan 10, 2006 22:34:22 GMT -5
I love this place because its like Cheers, we all get to hang out here and shoot the breeze........and wage wars against baby, and bunny eaters
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Post by addboy on Jan 11, 2006 11:13:36 GMT -5
Exactly! It's fun and we all can actually find comfort in eachother!! I don't have a lot of friends here right now in Danville, so it's cool to have a bunch of people to talk to. Thanks guys!!
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Post by Annie on Jan 11, 2006 11:55:07 GMT -5
Girls, girls, girls! You must get over this! Don't worry about being labeled (sp?) a B****. No one has a right to mistreat you. How 'bout singing a new tune? "We're not gonna take it. . . NO! We ain't gonna take it . . . " The worst thing that could happen if you confront someone is they may shoot you. Since most people are unarmed, they may hit you, but I doubt it. Most people who take advantage of others do so because they can. You may feel a little queasy inside and scared when you confront someone, but it gets easier with time. It's interesting, too. Once you stand up for yourself a few times, those times that you need to do so diminish. And I'm not just talking about with the same groups of people. It's like the universe knows you need to learn confrontation. You will keep getting presented with opportunities to confront people about their bad behavior. Once you do it, lesson learned. Graduate to next learning opportunity. Of course, sometimes just ignoring things can be an effective strategy, but not if that person is constantly in your face. Well, there's my motherly lecture for the day. It really does get easier with age, and once you have children, the "B" comes out full force. Ha Ha A few years ago my husband threatened to get me a personalized license plate - PMS 365! |
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Post by matt on Jan 11, 2006 13:18:47 GMT -5
I love this place because its like Cheers, we all get to hang out here and shoot the breeze........and wage wars against baby, and bunny eaters I understand your feelings against bunny eaters, but what's your problem with Jennifer Grey? |
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Post by Cliff on Jan 11, 2006 14:07:33 GMT -5
I love this place because its like Cheers, we all get to hang out here and shoot the breeze........and wage wars against baby, and bunny eaters I understand your feelings against bunny eaters, but what's your problem with Jennifer Grey? Two words, really: DIRTY DANCING. ick. |
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Post by Cliff on Jan 11, 2006 14:15:19 GMT -5
Oh, and replying to Joss, Emma, Annie, FrodoFreak and all the other ladies on the boards:
I'm sure I'm not alone here saying this, but a heartfelt apology to you all for some of the things you've gone through. Granted, everyone's been burned in relationships, but it seems like some people just don't get how you're supposed to treat people, and for that I'm really, truly sorry. There are quite a few young, immature people out there that can be really cruel, but there are some gems in the rough, too. Just takes finding them.
I went through some trying times last year myself, so I know all about how relationships go up and down!
I hope all of us here can make you all feel happy and welcome and like you're amongst friends, because that's certainly why I show up here. None of my friends here watches Lost - not even my wife - so it's the only place I can go to talk about it. Sure, there are other messageboards, but this one is nice because I think we all got into it kinda early on and are getting to be a sort of family. Sure, we have new people all the time, but it's nice that you see 'the regulars' and that we all try and contribute and talk etc. Rather long-winded but I hope not too obtuse.
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Post by addboy on Jan 11, 2006 17:26:31 GMT -5
That was nice!!! And I totally agree!! We're glad to have you all here with us! It wouldn't be the same without you!! You've made me feel welcome, and are like family on the forum! So thank you ladies!!
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