I realized I need to post here more, so now I'm doing just that.
I'm moving away in three weeks. I'm going to start at the university in another city/town and therefore I need to move up there. It's scary, I've never lived on my own before. Eep.
So my best friend just broke off his engagement to be with my other best friend, who I'm sleeping with (which he knows and also full well knows the deal between she and I) and just moved in with me after breaking up with her abusive boyfriend. I'm at a loss for words. I .... uh .... yeah.
How do you feel about all that Mike? I mean I know you thought you could have a relationship with her. Are you mad at that guy? Indifferent?
It's kinda hard to be mad, it's not as if he's doing something that I would never do. And she's not my girlfriend, so it's not as if he's disrupting anything tangible. Plus, she wants him. So really, there's not much to be upset over. He's actually doing exactly what I told him to do. I told him that he should never give up pursuing what he wants for my sake. I don't want to be the reason anyone holds themselves back, especially when it's to protect my 'fragile little heart'. If they want to pursue something together, I'm not about to stop them by throwing a drama tantrum. That doesn't benefit me in the slightest.
So I guess I'm pretty indifferent, but I do care, so ... I dunno. Decidedly neutral. Though oddly proud that I've at least taught people to go after what they want and not pine away ineffectually.
Help has come in the form of a bit of basic algebra. I feel that it'll shed some light on your problem here.
Basically:
S + T = W
...S in this case stands for 'spam' and the T stands for 'light trolling'. And the W? That stands for 'Warning'. I love math. -- {mikeyG}
So, Mikey, whatabout the finacee who got dumped? Did you like her? Did your friend do the right thing?
No one likes her. Controlling. Snotty. Holier-than-thou attitude. Spoiled snob. He was more or less beaten down to just accept her iron fist rulership (they've been together since before high school, so close to 8 years now) since he basically doesn't know any other way at this point. It's probably for the best. Though it was definately worth it to hear that she cried. Heh. I might be a bastard, but I bet her ego is bruised beyond belief at this point, and that tickles me.
Help has come in the form of a bit of basic algebra. I feel that it'll shed some light on your problem here.
Basically:
S + T = W
...S in this case stands for 'spam' and the T stands for 'light trolling'. And the W? That stands for 'Warning'. I love math. -- {mikeyG}
Egos suck. There is nothing to beat them but cognitive dissonance of the crying kind.
QFT. Just because I know that I'm god's gift to people, doesnt mean I have to flaunt it and shove it in people's faces.
That said, Fetch me some water!!!
Haha, j/k... but yes, egos do suck There's a difference between self confidence and self indulgence. While the line is small, it's definite.
Anyways, long time no see. I've got more on my plate than I can keep up with, especially on salvation and off (The Trench, New custom set, new colo things, Dimir, making banners for people, working, working out, Etc.). Once again, I'm sorry for not being around.
I hope to hang out with you more, now that I'm not so swamped
Actually, I'm still just as swamped, but I missed you guys
QFT. Just because I know that I'm god's gift to people, doesnt mean I have to flaunt it and shove it in people's faces.
That said, Fetch me some water!!!
Haha, j/k... but yes, egos do suck There's a difference between self confidence and self indulgence. While the line is small, it's definite.
Anyways, long time no see. I've got more on my plate than I can keep up with, especially on salvation and off (The Trench, New custom set, new colo things, Dimir, making banners for people, working, working out, Etc.). Once again, I'm sorry for not being around.
I hope to hang out with you more, now that I'm not so swamped
Actually, I'm still just as swamped, but I missed you guys
Psh Loser. Can't believe you miss us. What a loser :-P
I don't understand this ego bashing. Are we to have no self worth at all that we can't recognize what's good in us? I refuse to have no ego for utter humility's sake. I have my faults and I'm willing to admit them but I do good things as well and I want credit for it. I don't seek out that credit. People who need to recognize it do.
At what point does that become ego and hubris? At what point is having an ego bad? Y'all should explain to me this line so I can know whether or not I cross it. But I definitely don't want to be pathetic in that I can't understand my own greatness whenever it happens. I'll not flaunt it all the time but sometimes, when you do something good and no one notices, something good not for the sake of being good but out of hard work and determination leading to a great success, you should be able to pat yourself on the back.
Is ego the confidence that you're doing a good job and patting yourself on the back? Is humility doing something great and not being able to acknowledge it? Then what is the point of doing anything? You have to have some sort of self worth and if striving for greatness is not your aim then where do you seek to put yourself in your eyes?
Blah whatever. I'm proud of the things I do because I aim to do them. I set out to succeed and when I do I'm gratified. If I show that accomplishment to someone else it's not because I'm bragging that I'm better, or expect their praise, it's because finally I did something worthy of praise at all. I don't consider that ego.
So I ask you for the definition of ego that you guys are using?
I don't understand this ego bashing. Are we to have no self worth at all that we can't recognize what's good in us? I refuse to have no ego for utter humility's sake. I have my faults and I'm willing to admit them but I do good things as well and I want credit for it. I don't seek out that credit. People who need to recognize it do.
At what point does that become ego and hubris? At what point is having an ego bad? Y'all should explain to me this line so I can know whether or not I cross it. But I definitely don't want to be pathetic in that I can't understand my own greatness whenever it happens. I'll not flaunt it all the time but sometimes, when you do something good and no one notices, something good not for the sake of being good but out of hard work and determination leading to a great success, you should be able to pat yourself on the back.
Is ego the confidence that you're doing a good job and patting yourself on the back? Is humility doing something great and not being able to acknowledge it? Then what is the point of doing anything? You have to have some sort of self worth and if striving for greatness is not your aim then where do you seek to put yourself in your eyes?
Blah whatever. I'm proud of the things I do because I aim to do them. I set out to succeed and when I do I'm gratified. If I show that accomplishment to someone else it's not because I'm bragging that I'm better, or expect their praise, it's because finally I did something worthy of praise at all. I don't consider that ego.
So I ask you for the definition of ego that you guys are using?
The ghost of Ayn Rand is smiling right now. And coughing, I think.
idk, our group of friends defines ego as "thinking you're really really awesome, rubbing it in people's faces....when you're really not."
mikey and i had a little...disagreement yesterday, and it really ****ing scares me when we fight, because i expect the same thing[s] to happen that always happen when a male gets upset at me: either he leaves me [if he's a boyfriend], or physically abuses me [if he's the ******* that's my father]. I know deep down mikey would never do either, but i'm still afraid.
and it really sucks.
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idk, our group of friends defines ego as "thinking you're really really awesome, rubbing it in people's faces....when you're really not."
That's actually conceitedness or hubris, although they're pretty close to an overinflated ego. That's kind of how the term morphed into the meaning you suggest. The concept spawned phrases like, "That guy's got an ego the size of Texas", which in turn morphed into "That guy's got an ego". The poor, poor ego. Everybody thinks he's naughty.
An ego is really nothing more than your concious self-image and desires.
ha, so I laid into gnomeslaver about the way he behaved on the banning thread. and then lock down comes to be a friend?
i'm willing to bet something happens...not a good something, either. I let gnomeslaver be the captain of the forum pirates, as I'm not around as much...but i'm still ready to take it back if I feel he can't handle it.
...like you all care, lol.
Anyway....mikey went out with two female friends last night who wanted to see him before he left. i'll admit, i was kind of jealous. but I just kept telling myself that he's allowed to go spend time with female friends, just like i spend time with male friends...and then we had a long talk about being angry at each other.
That was a wonderful evening...not.
today...we might take his little brother to the zoo, since we promised him we'd do it before they left. and sometime this week, mikey and i are gonna go watch a sunrise.
hopefully.
i'm out. ;p
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O___O Don't go to the Zoo! DON'T!!! The Zebra's are evil, when I went they attacked me and I still think they're after me lucky charms!!
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The fool will not look at the fingertip.
The Whole cannot be changed.
We've already lost that chance.
Because the time left to us was short.
We were mistaken in our path.
But now do we realize,
We should not change the whole,
But the parts.
Leilani, I'm sorry to hear that you 2 had a fight. It's not a big deal if he hangs out with female friends, as long as you 2 are both honest to each other about who, what and why You're hanging out. It's important that you're confident that You're still secure together
As for egos, I define it as somebody who demand more attention than they deserve. Or something like that
Purple: thanks...we talked it over last night, and now things are good. I mean, I still feel bad that I snapped on him, but it's not like..eating at me anymore. We're still as close as ever, of course.
Mikey and I are planning on having a concert in his basement tonight...by watching every music DVD we have between the two of us. If I counted right...that gives us:
Pink Floyd
Yes
the Foo Fighters
3 Doors Down
Ben Folds and WASO
Ben Folds: sessions
I think that's it. Still a lot of music, though. I bought him the Pink Floyd one for our 6-month anniversary...I'm quite curious as to how it is. He watched it already, but when I asked about it, he just stuttered for like 5 minutes before giving up. He's such a cute little music geek.
I'm out!
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So, I havent been around for some time now. Whats been going on with everyone? Anything cool I should know?
Well, I am here at Yellowstone National Park, as I have been since May 30th. It is absolutely georgeous out here. I am a food and beverage Manager.The job can be stressful, but when you realize where you are, it all makes it worth it. Anyway,I have been doing a lot of hiking and climbing and camping. I have seen so many bears and wolves it is rather ridiculous. I hiked up a mountain at night a few nights ago, and coming down we got naked and started skipping down. Dont ask. So yeah, im probably going to be here for the winter season also, which means I may be here until march. So thats whats up with me. Whats up with everyone else? oh, and I am absolutely clueless right now on anything concerning Magic.
So, I havent been around for some time now. Whats been going on with everyone? Anything cool I should know?
Well, I am here at Yellowstone National Park, as I have been since May 30th. It is absolutely georgeous out here. I am a food and beverage Manager.The job can be stressful, but when you realize where you are, it all makes it worth it. Anyway,I have been doing a lot of hiking and climbing and camping. I have seen so many bears and wolves it is rather ridiculous. I hiked up a mountain at night a few nights ago, and coming down we got naked and started skipping down. Dont ask. So yeah, im probably going to be here for the winter season also, which means I may be here until march. So thats whats up with me. Whats up with everyone else? oh, and I am absolutely clueless right now on anything concerning Magic.
Terrence. You're... alive? Wait... was I supposed to call you back? Son of a!!! I'd ask you what's up but you've basically stated that. What about a new man in your life (or woman). You got anyone since Adam?
Welcome back!
Leilani: I'm addicted to Janice Dickinson... perhaps it's because they play the same episode 20 times a day? I dunno. But there are a lot of hot guys in short shorts Woot!
Hey, welcome back 2Q. Enjoy nature. Personally, I hate nature, too many bugs.
In other news. I am so shocked right now, I could just die. Except not. Because anyone shocked by this should be slapped. Though I'm oddly proud of him. He didn't go into space on a rocket, but he did get a rocket into his space.
ba-dum-bump-ching
Thank you, ladies and gentlemen, I'll be here all night!
Blue, the first one...omg, I vote that one.
In other news, I'm strangely and suddenly addicted to Sudoku puzzles.
I'm not even good with logic.
* Leilani shrugs
I know it seems that I don't care,
but something in me does I swear.
[gaymers]
founder of the MTGS Forum Pirates
'tar/banner by R&Doom.
In other news, I'm still in Nova Scotia, but I'm back from the Gaelic College. It was ultra-fun.
Yes, that's right. Ultra, even.
Umm. Thread titles I have no ideas for. I will leave that for someone more creative.
I wove placemats! They're purple and black.
That is all.
I realized I need to post here more, so now I'm doing just that.
I'm moving away in three weeks. I'm going to start at the university in another city/town and therefore I need to move up there. It's scary, I've never lived on my own before. Eep.
So glad I'm moving away.
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Fracture: Israfiel (WBR), Wujal (URG), Valedon (GUB), Amduat (BGW), Paladris (RWU)
Collision (Set Two of the Fracture Block)
Quest for the Forsaken (Set Two of the Excellion Block)
Katingal: Plane of Chains
Current New Favorite Person™: Mallory Archer
She knows why.
Mike Green, inciting riot since 1984.
How do you feel about all that Mike? I mean I know you thought you could have a relationship with her. Are you mad at that guy? Indifferent?
It's kinda hard to be mad, it's not as if he's doing something that I would never do. And she's not my girlfriend, so it's not as if he's disrupting anything tangible. Plus, she wants him. So really, there's not much to be upset over. He's actually doing exactly what I told him to do. I told him that he should never give up pursuing what he wants for my sake. I don't want to be the reason anyone holds themselves back, especially when it's to protect my 'fragile little heart'. If they want to pursue something together, I'm not about to stop them by throwing a drama tantrum. That doesn't benefit me in the slightest.
So I guess I'm pretty indifferent, but I do care, so ... I dunno. Decidedly neutral. Though oddly proud that I've at least taught people to go after what they want and not pine away ineffectually.
Archatmos
Excellion
Fracture: Israfiel (WBR), Wujal (URG), Valedon (GUB), Amduat (BGW), Paladris (RWU)
Collision (Set Two of the Fracture Block)
Quest for the Forsaken (Set Two of the Excellion Block)
Katingal: Plane of Chains
We had a good time barbecuing, shooting pool, talking, watching movies and what not.
Glad to see you all.
@Mikey -- Where are you moving to?
Help has come in the form of a bit of basic algebra. I feel that it'll shed some light on your problem here.
Basically:
S + T = W
...S in this case stands for 'spam' and the T stands for 'light trolling'. And the W? That stands for 'Warning'. I love math. -- {mikeyG}
Sweet.
So, Mikey, whatabout the finacee who got dumped? Did you like her? Did your friend do the right thing?
Current New Favorite Person™: Mallory Archer
She knows why.
Niagara Falls. September 12th.
No one likes her. Controlling. Snotty. Holier-than-thou attitude. Spoiled snob. He was more or less beaten down to just accept her iron fist rulership (they've been together since before high school, so close to 8 years now) since he basically doesn't know any other way at this point. It's probably for the best. Though it was definately worth it to hear that she cried. Heh. I might be a bastard, but I bet her ego is bruised beyond belief at this point, and that tickles me.
Archatmos
Excellion
Fracture: Israfiel (WBR), Wujal (URG), Valedon (GUB), Amduat (BGW), Paladris (RWU)
Collision (Set Two of the Fracture Block)
Quest for the Forsaken (Set Two of the Excellion Block)
Katingal: Plane of Chains
Help has come in the form of a bit of basic algebra. I feel that it'll shed some light on your problem here.
Basically:
S + T = W
...S in this case stands for 'spam' and the T stands for 'light trolling'. And the W? That stands for 'Warning'. I love math. -- {mikeyG}
QFT. Just because I know that I'm god's gift to people, doesnt mean I have to flaunt it and shove it in people's faces.
That said, Fetch me some water!!!
Haha, j/k... but yes, egos do suck There's a difference between self confidence and self indulgence. While the line is small, it's definite.
Anyways, long time no see. I've got more on my plate than I can keep up with, especially on salvation and off (The Trench, New custom set, new colo things, Dimir, making banners for people, working, working out, Etc.). Once again, I'm sorry for not being around.
I hope to hang out with you more, now that I'm not so swamped
Actually, I'm still just as swamped, but I missed you guys
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Psh Loser. Can't believe you miss us. What a loser :-P
I don't understand this ego bashing. Are we to have no self worth at all that we can't recognize what's good in us? I refuse to have no ego for utter humility's sake. I have my faults and I'm willing to admit them but I do good things as well and I want credit for it. I don't seek out that credit. People who need to recognize it do.
At what point does that become ego and hubris? At what point is having an ego bad? Y'all should explain to me this line so I can know whether or not I cross it. But I definitely don't want to be pathetic in that I can't understand my own greatness whenever it happens. I'll not flaunt it all the time but sometimes, when you do something good and no one notices, something good not for the sake of being good but out of hard work and determination leading to a great success, you should be able to pat yourself on the back.
Is ego the confidence that you're doing a good job and patting yourself on the back? Is humility doing something great and not being able to acknowledge it? Then what is the point of doing anything? You have to have some sort of self worth and if striving for greatness is not your aim then where do you seek to put yourself in your eyes?
Blah whatever. I'm proud of the things I do because I aim to do them. I set out to succeed and when I do I'm gratified. If I show that accomplishment to someone else it's not because I'm bragging that I'm better, or expect their praise, it's because finally I did something worthy of praise at all. I don't consider that ego.
So I ask you for the definition of ego that you guys are using?
The ghost of Ayn Rand is smiling right now. And coughing, I think.
mikey and i had a little...disagreement yesterday, and it really ****ing scares me when we fight, because i expect the same thing[s] to happen that always happen when a male gets upset at me: either he leaves me [if he's a boyfriend], or physically abuses me [if he's the ******* that's my father]. I know deep down mikey would never do either, but i'm still afraid.
and it really sucks.
I know it seems that I don't care,
but something in me does I swear.
[gaymers]
founder of the MTGS Forum Pirates
'tar/banner by R&Doom.
That's actually conceitedness or hubris, although they're pretty close to an overinflated ego. That's kind of how the term morphed into the meaning you suggest. The concept spawned phrases like, "That guy's got an ego the size of Texas", which in turn morphed into "That guy's got an ego". The poor, poor ego. Everybody thinks he's naughty.
An ego is really nothing more than your concious self-image and desires.
Current New Favorite Person™: Mallory Archer
She knows why.
i'm willing to bet something happens...not a good something, either. I let gnomeslaver be the captain of the forum pirates, as I'm not around as much...but i'm still ready to take it back if I feel he can't handle it.
...like you all care, lol.
Anyway....mikey went out with two female friends last night who wanted to see him before he left. i'll admit, i was kind of jealous. but I just kept telling myself that he's allowed to go spend time with female friends, just like i spend time with male friends...and then we had a long talk about being angry at each other.
That was a wonderful evening...not.
today...we might take his little brother to the zoo, since we promised him we'd do it before they left. and sometime this week, mikey and i are gonna go watch a sunrise.
hopefully.
i'm out. ;p
I know it seems that I don't care,
but something in me does I swear.
[gaymers]
founder of the MTGS Forum Pirates
'tar/banner by R&Doom.
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When the finger points to the yonder moon,
The fool will not look at the fingertip.
The Whole cannot be changed.
We've already lost that chance.
Because the time left to us was short.
We were mistaken in our path.
But now do we realize,
We should not change the whole,
But the parts.
-Epitaph 01-02
As for egos, I define it as somebody who demand more attention than they deserve. Or something like that
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Mikey and I are planning on having a concert in his basement tonight...by watching every music DVD we have between the two of us. If I counted right...that gives us:
Pink Floyd
Yes
the Foo Fighters
3 Doors Down
Ben Folds and WASO
Ben Folds: sessions
I think that's it. Still a lot of music, though. I bought him the Pink Floyd one for our 6-month anniversary...I'm quite curious as to how it is. He watched it already, but when I asked about it, he just stuttered for like 5 minutes before giving up. He's such a cute little music geek.
I'm out!
I know it seems that I don't care,
but something in me does I swear.
[gaymers]
founder of the MTGS Forum Pirates
'tar/banner by R&Doom.
Well, I am here at Yellowstone National Park, as I have been since May 30th. It is absolutely georgeous out here. I am a food and beverage Manager.The job can be stressful, but when you realize where you are, it all makes it worth it. Anyway,I have been doing a lot of hiking and climbing and camping. I have seen so many bears and wolves it is rather ridiculous. I hiked up a mountain at night a few nights ago, and coming down we got naked and started skipping down. Dont ask. So yeah, im probably going to be here for the winter season also, which means I may be here until march. So thats whats up with me. Whats up with everyone else? oh, and I am absolutely clueless right now on anything concerning Magic.
my trade thread:http://forums.mtgsalvation.com/showthread.php?t=327326
I want to thank R&Doom for my signature. Thanks a lot!
Terrence. You're... alive? Wait... was I supposed to call you back? Son of a!!! I'd ask you what's up but you've basically stated that. What about a new man in your life (or woman). You got anyone since Adam?
Welcome back!
Leilani: I'm addicted to Janice Dickinson... perhaps it's because they play the same episode 20 times a day? I dunno. But there are a lot of hot guys in short shorts Woot!
In other news. I am so shocked right now, I could just die. Except not. Because anyone shocked by this should be slapped. Though I'm oddly proud of him. He didn't go into space on a rocket, but he did get a rocket into his space.
ba-dum-bump-ching
Thank you, ladies and gentlemen, I'll be here all night!
Archatmos
Excellion
Fracture: Israfiel (WBR), Wujal (URG), Valedon (GUB), Amduat (BGW), Paladris (RWU)
Collision (Set Two of the Fracture Block)
Quest for the Forsaken (Set Two of the Excellion Block)
Katingal: Plane of Chains