Sorry I was gone so long.. had to ride home, then talked to Heather on the phone for like an hour, then ate dinner and watched Heroes. It's decent. I'll prolly wait till the season is over and watch 1 and 2 in one run. I can focus on the drama a little better:
Drama: I think all this "OMG I HATE ALL THIS DRAMA AT SCHOOL" is total bullcrap. I'm sorry if it's a problem for your people but I've NEVER had 'drama' at school, because I stick with people I like. If I don't like them, I don't deal with them. If they don't like me, I don't deal with them. I opt out.
Loyalties: Meh. If Heather wanted me to pay more attention to her, I would. I don't have to split my attentions between my friends and those I love. I take each moment as a separate entity in the decision of friend v girlfriend. And usually the girlfriend wins. Because I love her. And my friends aren't as hot.
I apologize for the lateness of the Regular of the Week. I'm working on it
Hi guys, things have slowed up a bit. I'm still freezing.....and hungry. I'm going to guy make cookies.
On Drama, friends over girlfriends: I don't understand anything about it, can't give any insight on it, don't worry about it, and don't care as of right now.
COOKIES!!
QFT on the drama bit.
Man, I really need to get to bed.
EDIT: Alacar, welcome home. Pretty funny how your friends are not as hot. Now HOW ABOUT SOME FRIGGIN ROTW!!
Well, you can be as dismissive as you want, but when you play sports, and hang with jocks, you'll get drama. And I like them, but that doesn't mean the drama won't be there.
I found your comments to be quite rude. Just because you haven't been through it doesn't mean you have any right to be conceited to those that do.
Well, you can be as dismissive as you want, but when you play sports, and hang with jocks, you'll get drama. And I like them, but that doesn't mean the drama won't be there.
I found your comments to be quite rude. Just because you haven't been through it doesn't mean you have any right to be conceited to those that do.
On a related note: Why is it, exactly, that people get all smug and superior when they happen to not be participating in drama? I'll grant you that it's annoying, but come on, it happens to everyone. It's not pretty, but it's a part of what happens when a bunch of people with differing opinions, interests, and values come together. You would think that rather than getting holier-than-thou about it, people would just ignore it, since ten to one they'll be taking part in some of their own before too long, anyway.
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That's a good question, and that's an attitude that many people in my school posses. Turns out, they never experience drama, because they're usually the ones starting it.
That's a good question, and that's an attitude that many people in my school posses. Turns out, they never experience drama, because they're usually the ones starting it.
It's not just a school thing, though. It's everywhere. You always here people complaining that "oh, that person is just a drama-monger", or "I hate how this person always has their own little drama going on."
Um, okay. And what exactly makes YOU (this being a rhetorical "you") any better? The fact that you can what, keep to yourself and make little judgments from the sidelines, acting like your life is nothing but laughs and everyone you know gets along all the time?
I'm not advocating "drama" by any means, but I also don't understand why people think that just because someone happens to being engaged in it that it gives the right to come in on a high horse and look down on people. Seriously, the fact that you just happened to remain uninvolved doesn't make you any better of a person, you know?
I'm not saying I don't get involved with situations with people. I just hate it how people use that word so thoughtlessly. To be honest, I probably DO get involved in what people would call 'drama'. I just don't like to use that word because people associate so much with it that it often gets so exaggerated to the point of emo.
I'm not saying I don't get involved with situations with people. I just hate it how people use that word so thoughtlessly. To be honest, I probably DO get involved in what people would call 'drama'. I just don't like to use that word because people associate so much with it that it often gets so exaggerated to the point of emo.
Hmmm, good point. I was hoping you wouldn't be so brazen as to say you never get involved in such situations, because that would be a lie.
Meanwhile, I'll openly admit I get into it. I argue, I butt heads with people, and I get angry- and I don't feel a damn bit of shame about it. I would rather be sincere about how I feel about a situation than be a phony would would instead maintain some sort of duplicitous facade in order to preserve a public image of unflappability and amused detachment.
I do agree, though. I hate the word "drama" when used in this context, but I use it more out of laziness and to create a frame of reference for others. I could also go on a rant about the word emo and the whole concept of embracing one's cynicism, but to be frank, I'm getting tired, and all of it would just be restating things I've said in the past.
Not to mention that the friends I have that go through drama with me are some of my strongest relationships. Because we can get through it, we're better friends.
Don't try and turn it around on me. You were rude, and I would like an apology.
I could go into about the crap that went down today, and I'm sure you would agree "drama" is more appropriate than say, "uncofortable series of events"
I really can't relate to anything you call "drama". I'm not at an age where I get stuck with too much near it. I sit through school, eat dinner, do after school activities, then go to bed. I have no love life. I have a small group of friends who are all pretty much interested in everything I am, and have no love life. I graduate soon, going to high school. Then, I get a more varied gruop of people to see and hear. Even then, I'll still probably never come to much of a meeting with "drama". So for me to even understand or have a clue what you are talking about, I have to wait 2-3 years.
Just thought I'd make this clear for any other conversations involving relationships or "drama".
Aw, c'mon, stop giving Alacar such a hard time, he's just a person.
But yeah, I'm a big advocate that fighting is a healthy part of communication. No one can get along ALL the time. Fighting, if you don't give into pride, grudges, and bitterness, is good. Conflict breaks down barriers between us and allows for a better understanding, because there is no better way to understand our differences than to air them out.
However, along those lines... there is something to be said for breaking down such barriers in privacy.
hello, everyone. I'm stopping in for the first time in...don't know how long.
My computer likes to keep me off the internet and, well, it wouldn't let me on for a long time, about a month, actually. I tried today and, boom, it let me back online!
So...yeah, I'm going to be active again as long as my computer can keep cooperating.
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But yeah, I'm a big advocate that fighting is a healthy part of communication. No one can get along ALL the time. Fighting, if you don't give into pride, grudges, and bitterness, is good. Conflict breaks down barriers between us and allows for a better understanding, because there is no better way to understand our differences than to air them out.
However, along those lines... there is something to be said for breaking down such barriers in privacy.
Regarding the original stuff... I'll just say I TRY to stay out of drama-like events. However, that doesn't mean I DO stay out of them. I don't like conflict when it's overdramatised, like it is too often, but it's inevitable and sometimes some good comes out of it.
Regarding the quote - I'm with you 90% of the way there. Of course there's that 10% (and sometimes lots more) that really doesn't let go of opinions and issues as easily (Edit: like you said in above quote). Sometimes its a communication issue that needs to be resolved but others there's just two opposite ends that just can't see eye to eye no matter what's said. Even when it seems petty. I don't like it when it happens but I'm comfortable at the same time when it does... partly because it's gonna happen to everyone eventually, IMO.
About the whole girlfriend thing. Its Alpha_Strike's bussiness and if he wants our help Im sure he would ask, theres no reason to get into an argument over it.
Also I made a blog, and wound up writing quite a bit, go comment and tell me what you think. Even if you say"You're a waste of oxygen kill yourself" if you give me a reason why I suck it would help me get better
But yeah, I'm a big advocate that fighting is a healthy part of communication. No one can get along ALL the time. Fighting, if you don't give into pride, grudges, and bitterness, is good. Conflict breaks down barriers between us and allows for a better understanding, because there is no better way to understand our differences than to air them out.
However, along those lines... there is something to be said for breaking down such barriers in privacy.
I Completely agree with you Photon. Though I do not think fighting really is the correct word to use in this case. My GF and I never yell at each other, though we frequently have small "fights". Mainly one of us is upset at the other for something and we vent some negative emotions while discussing it. Because we don't actually yell, don't take things personal, don't look down on each other, and don't resent each other for our views and feelings...we resolve it in a healthy way.
Meanwhile, I'll openly admit I get into it. I argue, I butt heads with people, and I get angry- and I don't feel a damn bit of shame about it. I would rather be sincere about how I feel about a situation than be a phony would would instead maintain some sort of duplicitous facade in order to preserve a public image of unflappability and amused detachment.
Good for you. I like it when I see people being who they are, and not what society wants them to be. You TELL them how you feel! NON-CONFORMIST!! [/craziness]
Not to mention that the friends I have that go through drama with me are some of my strongest relationships. Because we can get through it, we're better friends.
And THAT is what really matters. If people understood that, there would be less and less 'drama' every day.
I could go into about the crap that went down today, and I'm sure you would agree "drama" is more appropriate than say, "uncofortable series of events"
Regarding the original stuff... I'll just say I TRY to stay out of drama-like events. However, that doesn't mean I DO stay out of them. I don't like conflict when it's overdramatised, like it is too often, but it's inevitable and sometimes some good comes out of it.
Hi Mike!
I agree in terms of at least TRYING to stay out. We're all humans, and we all do get into it. 'Nuff said.
@Psychoburner: What's up, dude? Haven't seen ya around in a while.
Now, I REEEEALLY gotta get to bed. For real, g'night everyone.
EDIT: Well, SON OF A *****!! I almost had post 200 as well.
I am honest with all my friends, and expect the same from them. If I think they're being a jerk, I'll say it. I expect the same thing from my friends. We argue sometimes, but I have healthy relationships with all my friends
EDIT: Oh, and I've been good
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Oh well. I'm waiting for people to get online so i can play some league matches.. i think it needs to be a little more organized. other leagues ive been in have boards for Discussion and finding a game and chatrooms on irc.
I've also been busy making all of the teir one decks for mss. What can i say, i have to be prepared
I Completely agree with you Photon. Though I do not think fighting really is the correct word to use in this case. My GF and I never yell at each other, though we frequently have small "fights". Mainly one of us is upset at the other for something and we vent some negative emotions while discussing it. Because we don't actually yell, don't take things personal, don't look down on each other, and don't resent each other for our views and feelings...we resolve it in a healthy way.
Josh and I fight, too. We don't get loud and shouty or anything, but we do fight, and we always end up closer because of it. We try and make a priority of resolving the issue, and try and make sure both of us are able to communicate our emotions and come to a happy compromise.
With other people, it's usually another story. I think a lot of it has to do with the fact that I am a very VERY defensive person. With Josh it's different because I trust him, but with other people, I'm usually on guard and quick to take offense. I'm really a lot more insecure than I like to let on, so I can feel attacked when that isn't the case at all- which usually leads to me blowing up. I have thin skin, really. Kraj has said that I can't dish out what I take, but it's really more of a case of me dishing it out before they can dish it out on me when I get like that. I'm sure that means something awful about me or whatever, but I really don't care considering we all have our baggage and associated hang-ups. It doesn't interfere with my ability to maintain loving relationships, nor my ability to interact with ordinary society, so I'm not that concerned about it.
About the whole girlfriend thing. Its Alpha_Strike's bussiness and if he wants our help Im sure he would ask, theres no reason to get into an argument over it.
We were having a completely civil discussion that was not necessarily meant to be advice for Alpha Strike- his situation merely sparked a conversation.
Well, I'm off until Thursday night. Wish me luck, everyone.
Bye Photon! Good luck with whatever it is your doing. (I forgot)
On a side note: OMG! Heroes is quite possibly one of the best t.v. shows I've ever watched!
I appreciate everyone's kind words about me finding employment. There's an Office Depot. opening up nearby, so I applied there and should possibly be getting a call from them within the next couple of days. I'm kinda hoping to get it, since my first job was at a Target that was just opening. I'm off to play some more Dragon Quest. Tootles!
Our resident Anime expert is more than just the poster of our Anime of the Week. But you probably figured that out Answering only to Mr. Stuff (he's training to get his doctorate in Anime, so he'll be Dr. Stuff in a year or so), his name outside of MTGSalvation is Andy. But it's strictly Mr. Stuff. He got the name from his two friends (named "TOO" for The Omnipotent One and "Eird-Way", Pig Latin for Weird). They didn't know what to do for him, so.. Mr. Stuff came out.
Mr. Stuff joined MTGSalvation in May 2005, after a friend had invited to the CHK Prerelease. He came to check out the spoilers for the site. Of course, his favorite place on Salvation is the Coffeehouse, but he loves the Anime/Manga/Dojinshi thread in the Entertainment forums. Of course!
When he's not playing Magic, Mr. Stuff is watching anime. Literally living a life of anime. Anime this, anime that. His collection literally makes my head spin. It's in his sig. And it's not even a complete list. He is almost made of Anime.
Andy, outside of anime, is turning 23 in July. He graduated WSU with a Bachelor's in English and a certifercate in TESOL. He's a bit of a bookworm, having a good collection of fantasy works, and used to be involved with gymnastics.
Mr. Stuff's dream has two parts: To make it to Japan and teach English; and/or to write a fantasy novel. He's well on his way, having applied for a passport and now planning to look for job opportunities. Right now, he's learning Japanese, spoken and written--all that anime is definitely helping. He even wrote a thesis on how watching subs helps you learn a language. So next time you pop on an anime, consider turning off the dubbing.
Concerning the Coffeehouse, Mr. Stuff's favorite aspect has to be the people. Living practically alone most of the time, it's nice to have friends to talk to and listen to. He feels like part of a community.
His favorite menu item? Popcorn. I'm inclined to agree with him.
He didn't want to mention anyone specifically as his favorites, but he gave a special nod to the awesome trio of Photon Eater, ethersphere, and Mamelon. Props to you guys.
Sorry I was gone so long.. had to ride home, then talked to Heather on the phone for like an hour, then ate dinner and watched Heroes. It's decent. I'll prolly wait till the season is over and watch 1 and 2 in one run. I can focus on the drama a little better:
Drama: I think all this "OMG I HATE ALL THIS DRAMA AT SCHOOL" is total bullcrap. I'm sorry if it's a problem for your people but I've NEVER had 'drama' at school, because I stick with people I like. If I don't like them, I don't deal with them. If they don't like me, I don't deal with them. I opt out.
Loyalties: Meh. If Heather wanted me to pay more attention to her, I would. I don't have to split my attentions between my friends and those I love. I take each moment as a separate entity in the decision of friend v girlfriend. And usually the girlfriend wins. Because I love her. And my friends aren't as hot.
I apologize for the lateness of the Regular of the Week. I'm working on it
And oh yeah. Post #5100. Whoopee.
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QFT on the drama bit.
Man, I really need to get to bed.
EDIT: Alacar, welcome home. Pretty funny how your friends are not as hot. Now HOW ABOUT SOME FRIGGIN ROTW!!
I found your comments to be quite rude. Just because you haven't been through it doesn't mean you have any right to be conceited to those that do.
On a related note: Why is it, exactly, that people get all smug and superior when they happen to not be participating in drama? I'll grant you that it's annoying, but come on, it happens to everyone. It's not pretty, but it's a part of what happens when a bunch of people with differing opinions, interests, and values come together. You would think that rather than getting holier-than-thou about it, people would just ignore it, since ten to one they'll be taking part in some of their own before too long, anyway.
It's not just a school thing, though. It's everywhere. You always here people complaining that "oh, that person is just a drama-monger", or "I hate how this person always has their own little drama going on."
Um, okay. And what exactly makes YOU (this being a rhetorical "you") any better? The fact that you can what, keep to yourself and make little judgments from the sidelines, acting like your life is nothing but laughs and everyone you know gets along all the time?
I'm not advocating "drama" by any means, but I also don't understand why people think that just because someone happens to being engaged in it that it gives the right to come in on a high horse and look down on people. Seriously, the fact that you just happened to remain uninvolved doesn't make you any better of a person, you know?
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Hmmm, good point. I was hoping you wouldn't be so brazen as to say you never get involved in such situations, because that would be a lie.
Meanwhile, I'll openly admit I get into it. I argue, I butt heads with people, and I get angry- and I don't feel a damn bit of shame about it. I would rather be sincere about how I feel about a situation than be a phony would would instead maintain some sort of duplicitous facade in order to preserve a public image of unflappability and amused detachment.
I do agree, though. I hate the word "drama" when used in this context, but I use it more out of laziness and to create a frame of reference for others. I could also go on a rant about the word emo and the whole concept of embracing one's cynicism, but to be frank, I'm getting tired, and all of it would just be restating things I've said in the past.
P.S. Son of a submariner!
Alright. I promise. Next post on the house will be Regular of the Week. You people deserve that much.
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I could go into about the crap that went down today, and I'm sure you would agree "drama" is more appropriate than say, "uncofortable series of events"
But, I'd prefer not to, if that's ok with you.
Just thought I'd make this clear for any other conversations involving relationships or "drama".
Aw, c'mon, stop giving Alacar such a hard time, he's just a person.
edit: I'm going to call it a night.
*otaku pupil falls asleep on floor*
But yeah, I'm a big advocate that fighting is a healthy part of communication. No one can get along ALL the time. Fighting, if you don't give into pride, grudges, and bitterness, is good. Conflict breaks down barriers between us and allows for a better understanding, because there is no better way to understand our differences than to air them out.
However, along those lines... there is something to be said for breaking down such barriers in privacy.
My computer likes to keep me off the internet and, well, it wouldn't let me on for a long time, about a month, actually. I tried today and, boom, it let me back online!
So...yeah, I'm going to be active again as long as my computer can keep cooperating.
Regarding the original stuff... I'll just say I TRY to stay out of drama-like events. However, that doesn't mean I DO stay out of them. I don't like conflict when it's overdramatised, like it is too often, but it's inevitable and sometimes some good comes out of it.
Regarding the quote - I'm with you 90% of the way there. Of course there's that 10% (and sometimes lots more) that really doesn't let go of opinions and issues as easily (Edit: like you said in above quote). Sometimes its a communication issue that needs to be resolved but others there's just two opposite ends that just can't see eye to eye no matter what's said. Even when it seems petty. I don't like it when it happens but I'm comfortable at the same time when it does... partly because it's gonna happen to everyone eventually, IMO.
Also I made a blog, and wound up writing quite a bit, go comment and tell me what you think. Even if you say"You're a waste of oxygen kill yourself" if you give me a reason why I suck it would help me get better
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I Completely agree with you Photon. Though I do not think fighting really is the correct word to use in this case. My GF and I never yell at each other, though we frequently have small "fights". Mainly one of us is upset at the other for something and we vent some negative emotions while discussing it. Because we don't actually yell, don't take things personal, don't look down on each other, and don't resent each other for our views and feelings...we resolve it in a healthy way.
Good for you. I like it when I see people being who they are, and not what society wants them to be. You TELL them how you feel! NON-CONFORMIST!! [/craziness]
And THAT is what really matters. If people understood that, there would be less and less 'drama' every day.
No offense, but please; spare us.
Hi Mike!
I agree in terms of at least TRYING to stay out. We're all humans, and we all do get into it. 'Nuff said.
@Psychoburner: What's up, dude? Haven't seen ya around in a while.
Now, I REEEEALLY gotta get to bed. For real, g'night everyone.
EDIT: Well, SON OF A *****!! I almost had post 200 as well.
EDIT: Oh, and I've been good
Page 14!?!?!??! im such a slowarse..
Oh well. I'm waiting for people to get online so i can play some league matches.. i think it needs to be a little more organized. other leagues ive been in have boards for Discussion and finding a game and chatrooms on irc.
I've also been busy making all of the teir one decks for mss. What can i say, i have to be prepared
*avoids Knockin' Da Helix*
Josh and I fight, too. We don't get loud and shouty or anything, but we do fight, and we always end up closer because of it. We try and make a priority of resolving the issue, and try and make sure both of us are able to communicate our emotions and come to a happy compromise.
With other people, it's usually another story. I think a lot of it has to do with the fact that I am a very VERY defensive person. With Josh it's different because I trust him, but with other people, I'm usually on guard and quick to take offense. I'm really a lot more insecure than I like to let on, so I can feel attacked when that isn't the case at all- which usually leads to me blowing up. I have thin skin, really. Kraj has said that I can't dish out what I take, but it's really more of a case of me dishing it out before they can dish it out on me when I get like that. I'm sure that means something awful about me or whatever, but I really don't care considering we all have our baggage and associated hang-ups. It doesn't interfere with my ability to maintain loving relationships, nor my ability to interact with ordinary society, so I'm not that concerned about it.
We were having a completely civil discussion that was not necessarily meant to be advice for Alpha Strike- his situation merely sparked a conversation.
Well, I'm off until Thursday night. Wish me luck, everyone.
Guys im going to bed now, go read my blog and tell me what you think
Have a good night
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On a side note: OMG! Heroes is quite possibly one of the best t.v. shows I've ever watched!
I appreciate everyone's kind words about me finding employment. There's an Office Depot. opening up nearby, so I applied there and should possibly be getting a call from them within the next couple of days. I'm kinda hoping to get it, since my first job was at a Target that was just opening. I'm off to play some more Dragon Quest. Tootles!
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Our resident Anime expert is more than just the poster of our Anime of the Week. But you probably figured that out Answering only to Mr. Stuff (he's training to get his doctorate in Anime, so he'll be Dr. Stuff in a year or so), his name outside of MTGSalvation is Andy. But it's strictly Mr. Stuff. He got the name from his two friends (named "TOO" for The Omnipotent One and "Eird-Way", Pig Latin for Weird). They didn't know what to do for him, so.. Mr. Stuff came out.
Mr. Stuff joined MTGSalvation in May 2005, after a friend had invited to the CHK Prerelease. He came to check out the spoilers for the site. Of course, his favorite place on Salvation is the Coffeehouse, but he loves the Anime/Manga/Dojinshi thread in the Entertainment forums. Of course!
Concerning Magic: The Gathering, Stuffy Doll's favorite card is Reins of Power. It was the hallmark card in his deck, evolved from the "Sparkler" theme deck from Tempest, comboed perfectly with Goblin Bombardment. Currently, Mr. Stuff is playing with a 5-color deck with all the All-Stars: Terminate, Putrefy, Electrolyze, Treva's Charm, and two All Sun's Dawn.
When he's not playing Magic, Mr. Stuff is watching anime. Literally living a life of anime. Anime this, anime that. His collection literally makes my head spin. It's in his sig. And it's not even a complete list. He is almost made of Anime.
Andy, outside of anime, is turning 23 in July. He graduated WSU with a Bachelor's in English and a certifercate in TESOL. He's a bit of a bookworm, having a good collection of fantasy works, and used to be involved with gymnastics.
Mr. Stuff's dream has two parts: To make it to Japan and teach English; and/or to write a fantasy novel. He's well on his way, having applied for a passport and now planning to look for job opportunities. Right now, he's learning Japanese, spoken and written--all that anime is definitely helping. He even wrote a thesis on how watching subs helps you learn a language. So next time you pop on an anime, consider turning off the dubbing.
Concerning the Coffeehouse, Mr. Stuff's favorite aspect has to be the people. Living practically alone most of the time, it's nice to have friends to talk to and listen to. He feels like part of a community.
His favorite menu item? Popcorn. I'm inclined to agree with him.
He didn't want to mention anyone specifically as his favorites, but he gave a special nod to the awesome trio of Photon Eater, ethersphere, and Mamelon. Props to you guys.
And that's this week's REGULAR OF THE WEEK!
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