Hey there Lily, welcome back. Good to see WoW didn't completely consume you like some of the people I knew in college.
I just got a confirmation email back from the guy in charge of recruiting for CDI in Korea. He and his wife are going to be on vacation for the next week, so he'll have time to look at my essay and get back to me on it around the first or second of July. Coincidentally, the second of July is my birthday, which is a Friday this year. Guess I'll have to take off work that day.
Heh, other than discover that piece of mail, I've not done much of anything today besides sleep (a lot) and finish Risky Safety. Very cute series, btw, with a great ending. Now I've started on Texhnolyze, which is a dark sci-fi sort of series by the aBE, the same guy that created Lain and Haibane Renmei. I'll probably watch that into the night, on account of it looks to be pretty darn good.
Also, for some reason, both of my brothers got the desire to see Evan Almighty and went to the movies today on two separate occasions. I didn't think it looked that great, personally, so I stayed home and finished Risky Safety instead.
@mamelon: i will be alright mamelon thanks very much for your concern and I also congrats you as well! *hugs*
@lilly: welcome back and how have you been?
Well i just got back from a 7.5 hour shift blah anyway i am very glad i am home right now ill talk to you all later tonight i think im going to catch up on some video gaming before tonight. See you all soon though. *hugs and blows kisses to everyone* Hope everyone is having a great weekend so far.
Love,
Cecilia
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But today wasn't all bad. Today I, well, came out to my parents about being trans. Their reaction to it was very, very positive, which I admit surprised me a bit.
I was at their house during the afternoon, and all this internet drama was piling on top of general stress and internal problems, and it got to be too overwhelming. I spent about an hour crying and trying to compose myself, and after my parents got home my mother came to me and asked what was wrong and if I wanted to talk about it. At first I was too distraught to be very clear, and just said a lot of negative things about my life that seemed to disturb her. Eventually, we started talking, and I just felt it was the right moment.
I told them both that what I had gone through as a child was never something I'd grown out of, that I wouldn't ever really grow out of it, and I'd hidden it for many years. I told them that my therapist wanted me to share it, but I never felt able to. When I said that I was afraid they wouldn't love me anymore, the very first thing they did was to say nothing could make them stop loving me, and they didn't think there was anything wrong with me.
I made it clear that most of my emotional problems I'd had throughout my life, including anxiety and depression, had been at least in part because of my issues about gender identity, and that the reason I didn't go to college, spent so many years not working or doing anything, and had so little social contact, was because of this.
They really seemed to understand a lot better than I expected. I did explain a few things to them, including exactly how I felt and what sorts of things were key to it, and some theories as to how it happens and what it means. I also peripherally broached different things I might do, including hormones and changes in presentation and behavior. We got to talking about intersexed conditions and homosexuality a little, and they seemed to agree with me that gender isn't something black or white. My mother's views about homosexuality seemed to have changed somewhat, too.
But all in all, they seemed to get where I was coming from as best they could. They were very explicit in saying that they didn't feel it was wrong or that I should have to hide it. My mom said she only wished I'd come out with it sooner, and that suppressing it just made things worse. She said she understood, because she had issues with gender identity as a teenager, although not to quite the same extent.
Their reaction was very reassuring. I feel a good deal better after all of it, despite what a rough morning I had. It really is like I've released a burden; at least now it's something I can talk about, and I know they'll try to understand. I'm very happy with how things went.
Congratulations Mams. Im very proud of courageous persons. I like how things went out too. Bravo to your parents too.
With that said, Im still the number one Mamelon fan. Youve just made me more impressed with who you really are. *hugs*
As to all of you, Im currently sick. I have fever and im like dizzy. I just stopped by to say hi. I'll rest after this post..
Thank you, everyone, for your outpouring of support and positivity. It feels good after getting emotionally beat up yesterday, heh heh.
I really do feel a lot better about my situation now that I know they accept me for it. I still think they might not completely understand. For instance, Joshua told told mother that it was called being transgender, and she seemed sort of confused by that term.
At one point she laughed and said, "I just hope you aren't planning on walking around in a white organza gown! Um, are you?"
That made me laugh. When she asked about it, I tried to tell the difference between drag and simply wanting to present as female/feminine or present as androgynous. I also said I wasn't interested in playing up any female stereotype, or wanted to have any exaggerated attire. I just want to be able to be myself and act, dress, and be recognized the way that is right for me, which may include female/feminine presentation or a socially female identity.
Then she reassured me she was teasing and said "Well, you wear whatever you want."
Joshua also told her how I basically "live" as a girl online, while simultaneously being open about being trans, and she seemed to understand that.
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Maybe soon you'll be brave enough to tell everyone your real name. jk.
Maybe! I still feel tentatively about that, since it's possible someone on the site somewhere could use it to troll me. I dunno, maybe I'm worrying too much about that.
That's seriously wonderful news. You should be proud of yourself.
Hee, thanks. Nice impression.
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@Mams: Congratulations! That takes a lot of courage to do. It took me nearly two years before I was able to tell my parents. Really though, good show love! I'm proud of you.
I think now all of the trans regulars in the Coffeehouse are out to their families.
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Oh, Mamelon It's not possible online to convey the right tone of these words, but I'm so, so very happy for you. That's absolutely wonderful.
Thank you, I appreciate that. I feel very lucky to have been met with acceptance, especially since so many GLBTI people are not.
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Wow Mams. This is awesome. This is the kind of thing you do when you really need to take a huge step forward. i can see you actually moving forward with greater ease as a woman now, without feeling stuck on the whole "parent" issue.
I am very proud of you, and very empowered. I just want you to know how much love i have for you, and respect. Without you, this past year would have possibly not have happened in the way it has. I thank you for what having you in my life has given me, and what life is giving you right now. You are one of the most outspoken people I have ever met, and most deserving of love, acceptance, and hapiness.
I'm glad that you were helped by me in some way. I know that my experience here in the 'House has helped me a lot, so it's no surprise that the rest of you have felt that, too. There are what, four different trans regulars here? We're all at different points in our lives, but we still share that and can still help each other out, even if it's only by understanding.
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And of course, *whips up a big gooey chocolate cake for all of us to celebrate the transition in your life!
*puts it in the oven* Be sure to remind me to take it out so we cna eat it, while its not burnt
Ooh, yum.
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Yay!
*huge hugs for Mamelon*
Thats awesome! It take SOOO much courage for something like that, and I don't even really know because I came out to my dad when I was mad at him, so go you and your not bad timing ^_^;;
I'm sorry your parents aren't as accepting of you. That has to be hard.
I guess for me, I was so distraught at the time I figured I might as well. I just couldn't keep hiding it and making excuses.
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@mamelon: I agree with everyone else on your accomplishment with your parents. I have a hard time talking to my parents about getting time on the television, let alone something as difficult and complex to explain as that. Congratulations, both on your bravery and the success of your talks with your parents(I'd hug you, but I don't know you... no hard feelings).
Heh heh, it's fine. Hugging is personal anyway, right?
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Good jorb, Mame. I'm glad to hear things went well.
Thanks.
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@mamelon: i will be alright mamelon thanks very much for your concern and I also congrats you as well! *hugs*
How was your day?
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Everyone's already said most of what I would have done, so let's see what I can come up with... Mams, your news put a huge smile across my face. I couldn't be more happy for you at the moment.
*hugs Mams, spinning her in the air*
Aww, thank you. *dizzy*
Glad it caused a smile.
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Congratulations Mams. Im very proud of courageous persons. I like how things went out too. Bravo to your parents too.
With that said, Im still the number one Mamelon fan. Youve just made me more impressed with who you really are. *hugs*
Well, I'm honored to hear that.
I hope you feel better soon, Jun. Rest up!
Sorry if I didn't respond directly to everyone!
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All that I yearn for, for richer or poorer, is to be the light that you see. All that I yearn for, for richer or poorer, is to be the peace that you feel. All that I yearn for, for richer or poorer, is to fill your heart on my own.
But the rainbow is an image of hope for many reasons, as it is a brilliant sight coming out of oftimes dismal weather.
Thanks for the support with my rough few weeks. I appreciate the kind words more than similar words can express.
Starr, I'm glad to hear things turned out ok with your mom. Hopefully the rest can be resolved soon.
Kraj, i hope everything turns out fine with the job and housing situations. Both hitting at the same time can be stressful and wearing.
Mr. Stuff, good luck on your Korea and Japan jobs. I hope you get one and reach one of your dreams.
Mamelon, I think everyone has summed it up. Congratulations, you're making progress towards a happier you.
Little Dragon, I also wish you good luck for finding a job. It seems unfair when migrants take jobs and even worse when employers judge without taking a fair assessment one's skills, but rather their appearance.
Danica, I think I tried joining the Facebook group thing. So wish my last name wouldn't be discovered but I'll live. Minor thing!
Anyway, hopefully everything is going well for everyone else. Hang in there if it isn't, things will resolve no matter how.
I met a guy at pride last week, and yeah, he was nice etc. But he was 19. I said to him "I don't think I can do this" and it was all good.
But then he tells me he can't stop thinking about me. So I agreed to meet him in the city today.
So I went into the city with my brother, and everything. Just before we were due to meet, I called him saying I was sick and I was going home. He seemed okay with it..
I just can't do it, for some reason. I don't know if it's the age, or not being ready for a relationship, or what. Maybe I'm just terrible at being gay.
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On a lighter note, aside from that I had a passable day. First big thing is that I'm not quitting magic, with a store opening just a few minutes drive from me (and I can catch the train, too). They're playing "$1 Tournaments" on Sundays, and when I asked about that, I got e-mailed the following:
"The type of action I want to get going on Sundays is based on 8 player single elimination tournaments. When you finish one event you enter another, $1 entry fee winner gets a booster and 2,3,4 get $1 shop credit (can be used to enter next event)."
I think it's quite a good system, since I don't want to play competitive. Just casual.
When I was in the city today, I went to a few different music shops, and I looked for some LPs. I found an amazing one.
An original "Sgt. Peppers Lonely Hearts Club Band" one. That is in good condition. For only $25.
I was pretty happy. (Side note: My friend has an original "Abbey Road" signed by Lennon himself.)
I also picked up Hellogoodbye's "Zombies! Aliens! Vampires! Dinosaurs!" For $15. I'm not going to their concert, though. I mean, I like them, but I think they'd be terrible live. And I'm not THAT into them, You know?
I also went to the video store and got Pirates 2 (yes, I'm lame, I hadn't seen it yet) and "Silent Hill". Yet to watch the latter, but the former was pretty excellent, although the ending miffed me.
But, yeah. That's a CharlieD update.
I also didn't mention that, I have finished school for the term. A three week holiday ensues, in which I turn 16 years old. Oh, dear, it's all going awfully fast.
I'm just dropping by to say hello before I go to sleep. I miss you guys; I hardly have time to go and talk to all of you... I can't seem to keep up with the conversations as I'm having a hard time keeping up with college life. I actually find it hard...
... So... yeah... there...
@Mams: That's so cool! Congratulations! *Digi-hug*
@LittleDragon: Have fun job hunting... hmmm... LittleDragon... Hunted Dragon... Little Dragon Hunting Job... *cute*
My new crush ^^ (I love nerds!!!)
Elija Julian S. Segovia. He has my last name (Santiago) as his middle name, but we're not related! It's so cool!... Or I hardly go out of my house to actually notice it's not... whatever.
I bid thee all farewell and happy summer. *Drinks chocolate milk*
I'm just dropping by to say hello before I go to sleep. I miss you guys; I hardly have time to go and talk to all of you... I can't seem to keep up with the conversations as I'm having a hard time keeping up with college life. I actually find it hard...
... So... yeah... there...
@Mams: That's so cool! Congratulations! *Digi-hug*
@LittleDragon: Have fun job hunting... hmmm... LittleDragon... Hunted Dragon... Little Dragon Hunting Job... *cute*
My new crush ^^ (I love nerds!!!)
Elija Julian S. Segovia. He has my last name (Santiago) as his middle name, but we're not related! It's so cool!... Or I hardly go out of my house to actually notice it's not... whatever.
I bid thee all farewell and happy summer. *Drinks chocolate milk*
Findin college life hard eh? Well welcome to my world, and Im like graduating..
And hey, if you like nerds them Im so like one. Although im very happy with my fiance now..tee hee. oo na makapal na mukha ko
Its 11 pm here my Ninja friend, better tell me have a goodnight sleep. Well, goodmornin to ya.
My fiance visited me here at the house. She bought a copy of Fantastic four: Rise of the SS and she watched it with me while taking care of my fever. Isnt she the sweetest girl in the world? She cooked for me too. It was a nice hot congee for me to feel well and perspire. Other than that she has a surprise for me because its her first salary from work:
A NINTENDO DS.
Wow. I never expected my fiance giving me this after all her hard work, and to consider its her first pay..Im so lucky to be loved by her, and I loved her very much in return. When we are still both college students, I'd save money from my allowance and bought her everything that would make her happy, our dates, and for occasions. Maybe this time she thought of surprising me.. Im so happy. Well I guess I really feel the love and care from the woman I will marry after I graduate. Im so inlove right now.
After I get well Ill buy Pokemon diamond so I can relate with ethersphere, danica and others here. But for now, SLeeping time! Goddnight to all of you.
*Currently listening to : Richard Marx and Donna Lewis - at the beginning* (Our themesong)
How can anyone be terrible at "being gay"? I wouldn't worry too much about it Charlie. Trust me, straight guys at your age go through the same sort of questions you're going through about relationships. Just gotta dig in a little courage/hope and get yourself through it if you really wanna go through with it.
@Hunter: Congrats on the DS pickup! Hope you get to enjoy it soon! Got Wi-fi (either wireless router or Nintendo Dongle?)
Side question: Movie piracy is rampant in the Phillipines isn't it?
@mamelon: ...it was okay.. i guess... pushing carts from outside to inside at 109 degree weather makes you feel like you worked 12 hours instead of 7.5.
Well i just wanted to stop by and say hello to everyone. I am going to eat my early lunch soon then go to work in about an hour or something. Ill be back here later tonight though 8.5 hours today blah. Anyhow see you all soon.*hugs and blows kisses to everyone*
Love,
Cecilia
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--Cecilia
Yoda of Legacy since 2006. Member of the 2005 and 2007 MTGS Magic Team. Also known as kevinliu2333. Current favorite Magic card is Time Elemental
Maybe! I still feel tentatively about that, since it's possible someone on the site somewhere could use it to troll me. I dunno, maybe I'm worrying too much about that.
Are you that curious?
No, I already know your first name remember ;)? I learned it at the Den because everyone else there knew it :D.
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I'll bet you wish you had a non-unglued/unhinged card that shared your first name.
How can anyone be terrible at "being gay"? I wouldn't worry too much about it Charlie. Trust me, straight guys at your age go through the same sort of questions you're going through about relationships. Just gotta dig in a little courage/hope and get yourself through it if you really wanna go through with it.
@Hunter: Congrats on the DS pickup! Hope you get to enjoy it soon! Got Wi-fi (either wireless router or Nintendo Dongle?)
Side question: Movie piracy is rampant in the Phillipines isn't it?
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I don't know, Anne Heche was pretty bad at being gay.
@Hunter: If you get Pokemon and wifi, you should join up with the rest of us and BATTLE SOME POKEMANS!!!11
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This past week's Regular for June 17-23 is Tanthalas.
Tanthalas, or Tanth, or even Tanis, (only his friends call him Craig). He claims that his username is not to be known by those who don't...alright, it's the main character in the Dragonlance Chronicles. Fair enough. He jumped on the coattails of the Great MTGNews migration in January of 2005. Of MTGS, he enjoys Clans (aw, thanks), the Pen & Paper Inn (who wouldn't?), Debate (cool cool), Entertainment (always good), and the Custom Cards forums. Nice.
When he's not using Pestilence to destroy all, Tanthalas enjoys nearly all hobbies, except licorice. He's a big gamer, and loves board/table/video/sports gaming of many kinds.. but he's also a big lover of books and fantasy novels.
Despite his best efforts to project an image of one who is tough and detached, Tanthalas admits that he cries to any romantic comedy he sees. How sweet.
While his ultimate dream is to become a fantasy novelist, Tanthalas merely hopes more that he will be able to live in the countryside and bear a boy and a girl. Good luck buddy--parenthood is tough! Currently, Tanthalas is midway through a Magic set design, and while he has discarded a few chapters of a book he's written, he says he has new ideas. Sounds solid
He enjoys the Coffeehouse most because of its atmosphere, that it feels like a "real coffeehouse. even if you haven't got anything to add to the discussion, it's just like sitting back and letting the conversation flow around you." Rock on. He LOVES the tea!
And he has a short list of people he'd like to mention:
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The terrible trio of Photon, Ether and Mamelon - wit, wisdom and weirdness (in a good way) from one li'l house in Ohio, and people I always enjoy talking with, whether the topic is sexual identity or Dolly Parton D&D character templates.
Alacar - I just hope everyone else realises just how important he is to the 'House.
Omna and Cecilia - you two are put together because for some reason, both of you always make me smile when I read what you've got to say.
Thanks bud!
That's it for the last week's Regular of the Week, Tanthalas.
Congrats, Tanthalas! I am proud to be one of your honorable mentiones =)
Today is such a lazy day. I feel a little sick; uncharacteristically lethargic and in kind of a bad mood. But the good news? I HAVE SKIES OF ARCADIA NOW. I'm really pleased.
That's quite terrifying. I've had a really lazy day, felt really lethargic and slightly ill (although not in a bad mood), and spent a couple of hours playing Skies of Arcadia earlier :o.
Wha...okay, stop giving me false hope that I'm really a European!
I'd been wanting SoA for a long time, and by chance a REALLY well taken care of copy showed up at the local store the other day. So far I'm enjoying it, although I have the same problem I always have with a brand new gaming experience; I don't know whether I suck or pwn O_o;;
That's quite terrifying. I've had a really lazy day, felt really lethargic and slightly ill (although not in a bad mood), and spent a couple of hours playing Skies of Arcadia earlier :o.
Well...It looks like we have a doppleganger in our presence...
I'm on to you...>_>
So I guesss I'm NOT in fact done with WoW, I'm just gunna tune it down just a bit. If I ever respec again someone please shoot me. I respeced to Demonology, then again to fix my stupidity on my skill point tree thing that i messed up on, then to destruction, then again to desto to fix the tree again, and then i got sick of that and realized I love affliction, which I've been since lvl 10 (Frankly my succubus summon, Carryla, is just a total ****. Kragmoth, my voidwalker is adorable, made of shadows, and slightly emo, but much better company than that ***** Carryla)
Yeah... anyways...
Today HAS been really lame, all 2 hours of it since been up, but the first 6.5 weren't that bad. It feels like Monday kind of, but i forgot what mondays feel like. Not being in school throws me off
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"The oldest and strongest emotion of mankind is fear, and the oldest and strongest kind of fear is fear of the unknown" ~ H. P. Lovecraft
Today's been kind of an off day for me as well. I spent the better part of an hour this morning trying to find the only set of keys to my car before I finally found them under a cushion. Now, 8 work hours later, I just tried to open my front door with my car door opener. I pulled it out of my pocket and pointed it at the front door - but nothing happened when I pushed the button.
Ah well. I did discover that Lily's forum is for some reason not blocked by our content blocker at work, so I can go there on breaks now without having to spend half my break going to the library and back. Yay - something new to do on break.
Now, to check the daily suki releases... *runs off*
@Hunter: Congrats on the DS pickup! Hope you get to enjoy it soon! Got Wi-fi (either wireless router or Nintendo Dongle?)
Side question: Movie piracy is rampant in the Phillipines isn't it?
Thanks! I gotta admit piracy spreads the country like a virus. You can get a DVD quality video here for the mere price of P100 or lower.(thats like about 1.8 dollars?? IDK..) Well I dont think I can buy pirated DS games here..
Congrats on RotW Tanth. You deserve it and I believe this is the most active I've ever seen you here.
I've just finished reading Eragon again. I still like it, but now that I've written some more I can see that Paolini has some large weeknesses. While he's excellent at imagery and descriptive writing, his dialogue is horrid. Everyone speaks like they're aspiring poets. Also, once in a while he throws in a really jarring transition, and its difficult to figure out what happened. Still, his imagery is good enough that I admire it, I'm no where near that level in my writing ^_^;. It's kind of refreshing to actually notice problems with a book's writing for once. It makes me feel like I'm starting to understand the art on a deeper level.
EDIT: Wait a moment, Alacar needs a cookie for posting the 1000th post!!!!
I just got a confirmation email back from the guy in charge of recruiting for CDI in Korea. He and his wife are going to be on vacation for the next week, so he'll have time to look at my essay and get back to me on it around the first or second of July. Coincidentally, the second of July is my birthday, which is a Friday this year. Guess I'll have to take off work that day.
Heh, other than discover that piece of mail, I've not done much of anything today besides sleep (a lot) and finish Risky Safety. Very cute series, btw, with a great ending. Now I've started on Texhnolyze, which is a dark sci-fi sort of series by the aBE, the same guy that created Lain and Haibane Renmei. I'll probably watch that into the night, on account of it looks to be pretty darn good.
Also, for some reason, both of my brothers got the desire to see Evan Almighty and went to the movies today on two separate occasions. I didn't think it looked that great, personally, so I stayed home and finished Risky Safety instead.
@lilly: welcome back and how have you been?
Well i just got back from a 7.5 hour shift blah anyway i am very glad i am home right now ill talk to you all later tonight i think im going to catch up on some video gaming before tonight. See you all soon though. *hugs and blows kisses to everyone* Hope everyone is having a great weekend so far.
Love,
Cecilia
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I thank Sakura for the animation of my avatar.
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--Cecilia
Yoda of Legacy since 2006.
Member of the 2005 and 2007 MTGS Magic Team.
Also known as kevinliu2333.
Current favorite Magic card is Time Elemental
Congratulations Mams. Im very proud of courageous persons. I like how things went out too. Bravo to your parents too.
With that said, Im still the number one Mamelon fan. Youve just made me more impressed with who you really are. *hugs*
As to all of you, Im currently sick. I have fever and im like dizzy. I just stopped by to say hi. I'll rest after this post..
*Currently listenin to: Goo Goo Dolls - Iris*
Monogreen 2007 | Jund Aggro MTGO 2013
I really do feel a lot better about my situation now that I know they accept me for it. I still think they might not completely understand. For instance, Joshua told told mother that it was called being transgender, and she seemed sort of confused by that term.
At one point she laughed and said, "I just hope you aren't planning on walking around in a white organza gown! Um, are you?"
That made me laugh. When she asked about it, I tried to tell the difference between drag and simply wanting to present as female/feminine or present as androgynous. I also said I wasn't interested in playing up any female stereotype, or wanted to have any exaggerated attire. I just want to be able to be myself and act, dress, and be recognized the way that is right for me, which may include female/feminine presentation or a socially female identity.
Then she reassured me she was teasing and said "Well, you wear whatever you want."
Joshua also told her how I basically "live" as a girl online, while simultaneously being open about being trans, and she seemed to understand that.
Maybe! I still feel tentatively about that, since it's possible someone on the site somewhere could use it to troll me. I dunno, maybe I'm worrying too much about that.
Are you that curious?
Hee, thanks. Nice impression.
I think now all of the trans regulars in the Coffeehouse are out to their families.
Thank you, I appreciate that. I feel very lucky to have been met with acceptance, especially since so many GLBTI people are not.
I'm glad that you were helped by me in some way. I know that my experience here in the 'House has helped me a lot, so it's no surprise that the rest of you have felt that, too. There are what, four different trans regulars here? We're all at different points in our lives, but we still share that and can still help each other out, even if it's only by understanding.
Ooh, yum.
I'm sorry your parents aren't as accepting of you. That has to be hard.
I guess for me, I was so distraught at the time I figured I might as well. I just couldn't keep hiding it and making excuses.
Heh heh, it's fine. Hugging is personal anyway, right?
Thanks.
How was your day?
Aww, thank you. *dizzy*
Glad it caused a smile.
Well, I'm honored to hear that.
I hope you feel better soon, Jun. Rest up!
Sorry if I didn't respond directly to everyone!
All that I yearn for, for richer or poorer, is to be the peace that you feel.
All that I yearn for, for richer or poorer, is to fill your heart on my own.
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Starr, I'm glad to hear things turned out ok with your mom. Hopefully the rest can be resolved soon.
Kraj, i hope everything turns out fine with the job and housing situations. Both hitting at the same time can be stressful and wearing.
Mr. Stuff, good luck on your Korea and Japan jobs. I hope you get one and reach one of your dreams.
Mamelon, I think everyone has summed it up. Congratulations, you're making progress towards a happier you.
Little Dragon, I also wish you good luck for finding a job. It seems unfair when migrants take jobs and even worse when employers judge without taking a fair assessment one's skills, but rather their appearance.
Danica, I think I tried joining the Facebook group thing. So wish my last name wouldn't be discovered but I'll live. Minor thing!
Anyway, hopefully everything is going well for everyone else. Hang in there if it isn't, things will resolve no matter how.
~Dreia
I'd say more, but I can't think right now.
I met a guy at pride last week, and yeah, he was nice etc. But he was 19. I said to him "I don't think I can do this" and it was all good.
But then he tells me he can't stop thinking about me. So I agreed to meet him in the city today.
So I went into the city with my brother, and everything. Just before we were due to meet, I called him saying I was sick and I was going home. He seemed okay with it..
I just can't do it, for some reason. I don't know if it's the age, or not being ready for a relationship, or what. Maybe I'm just terrible at being gay.
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On a lighter note, aside from that I had a passable day. First big thing is that I'm not quitting magic, with a store opening just a few minutes drive from me (and I can catch the train, too). They're playing "$1 Tournaments" on Sundays, and when I asked about that, I got e-mailed the following:
"The type of action I want to get going on Sundays is based on 8 player single elimination tournaments. When you finish one event you enter another, $1 entry fee winner gets a booster and 2,3,4 get $1 shop credit (can be used to enter next event)."
I think it's quite a good system, since I don't want to play competitive. Just casual.
When I was in the city today, I went to a few different music shops, and I looked for some LPs. I found an amazing one.
An original "Sgt. Peppers Lonely Hearts Club Band" one. That is in good condition. For only $25.
I was pretty happy. (Side note: My friend has an original "Abbey Road" signed by Lennon himself.)
I also picked up Hellogoodbye's "Zombies! Aliens! Vampires! Dinosaurs!" For $15. I'm not going to their concert, though. I mean, I like them, but I think they'd be terrible live. And I'm not THAT into them, You know?
I also went to the video store and got Pirates 2 (yes, I'm lame, I hadn't seen it yet) and "Silent Hill". Yet to watch the latter, but the former was pretty excellent, although the ending miffed me.
But, yeah. That's a CharlieD update.
I also didn't mention that, I have finished school for the term. A three week holiday ensues, in which I turn 16 years old. Oh, dear, it's all going awfully fast.
Stay rad,
CharlieD
I'm just dropping by to say hello before I go to sleep. I miss you guys; I hardly have time to go and talk to all of you... I can't seem to keep up with the conversations as I'm having a hard time keeping up with college life. I actually find it hard...
... So... yeah... there...
@Mams: That's so cool! Congratulations! *Digi-hug*
@LittleDragon: Have fun job hunting... hmmm... LittleDragon... Hunted Dragon... Little Dragon Hunting Job... *cute*
My new crush ^^ (I love nerds!!!)
Elija Julian S. Segovia. He has my last name (Santiago) as his middle name, but we're not related! It's so cool!... Or I hardly go out of my house to actually notice it's not... whatever.
I bid thee all farewell and happy summer. *Drinks chocolate milk*
http://catskullcollector.deviantart.com
Does anyone have big plans ahead for the day?
Thanks Mams. I feel better already just by reading this. Well youre the second person to call me Jun, and that really made me comfortable.^_^
Findin college life hard eh? Well welcome to my world, and Im like graduating..
And hey, if you like nerds them Im so like one. Although im very happy with my fiance now..tee hee. oo na makapal na mukha ko
Its 11 pm here my Ninja friend, better tell me have a goodnight sleep. Well, goodmornin to ya.
My fiance visited me here at the house. She bought a copy of Fantastic four: Rise of the SS and she watched it with me while taking care of my fever. Isnt she the sweetest girl in the world? She cooked for me too. It was a nice hot congee for me to feel well and perspire. Other than that she has a surprise for me because its her first salary from work:
A NINTENDO DS.
Wow. I never expected my fiance giving me this after all her hard work, and to consider its her first pay..Im so lucky to be loved by her, and I loved her very much in return. When we are still both college students, I'd save money from my allowance and bought her everything that would make her happy, our dates, and for occasions. Maybe this time she thought of surprising me.. Im so happy. Well I guess I really feel the love and care from the woman I will marry after I graduate. Im so inlove right now.
After I get well Ill buy Pokemon diamond so I can relate with ethersphere, danica and others here. But for now, SLeeping time! Goddnight to all of you.
*Currently listening to : Richard Marx and Donna Lewis - at the beginning* (Our themesong)
Monogreen 2007 | Jund Aggro MTGO 2013
@Hunter: Congrats on the DS pickup! Hope you get to enjoy it soon! Got Wi-fi (either wireless router or Nintendo Dongle?)
Side question: Movie piracy is rampant in the Phillipines isn't it?
Well i just wanted to stop by and say hello to everyone. I am going to eat my early lunch soon then go to work in about an hour or something. Ill be back here later tonight though 8.5 hours today blah. Anyhow see you all soon.*hugs and blows kisses to everyone*
Love,
Cecilia
I thank Mr. stuff for my banner and avatar.
I thank Sakura for the animation of my avatar.
"Miracles are only worth happening if you make them happen."
--Cecilia
Yoda of Legacy since 2006.
Member of the 2005 and 2007 MTGS Magic Team.
Also known as kevinliu2333.
Current favorite Magic card is Time Elemental
I don't know, Anne Heche was pretty bad at being gay.
@Hunter: If you get Pokemon and wifi, you should join up with the rest of us and BATTLE SOME POKEMANS!!!11
Bronzor evolves to Bronzong, one of the most annoying Pokemon in-game, at level 33.
But I have my party o'Legends to destroy the Elite Four with over and over again, so there's no worry for money anymore =)
Tanthalas, or Tanth, or even Tanis, (only his friends call him Craig). He claims that his username is not to be known by those who don't...alright, it's the main character in the Dragonlance Chronicles. Fair enough. He jumped on the coattails of the Great MTGNews migration in January of 2005. Of MTGS, he enjoys Clans (aw, thanks), the Pen & Paper Inn (who wouldn't?), Debate (cool cool), Entertainment (always good), and the Custom Cards forums. Nice.
Regarding the game, his favorite card is the simple, powerful, elegant Orim's Chant. He loves his casual multiplayer Last Laugh/Darkest Hour/Circle of Protection: Black deck, which features pro-black critters. Oh, Tanthalas, you Johnny, you.
When he's not using Pestilence to destroy all, Tanthalas enjoys nearly all hobbies, except licorice. He's a big gamer, and loves board/table/video/sports gaming of many kinds.. but he's also a big lover of books and fantasy novels.
Despite his best efforts to project an image of one who is tough and detached, Tanthalas admits that he cries to any romantic comedy he sees. How sweet.
While his ultimate dream is to become a fantasy novelist, Tanthalas merely hopes more that he will be able to live in the countryside and bear a boy and a girl. Good luck buddy--parenthood is tough! Currently, Tanthalas is midway through a Magic set design, and while he has discarded a few chapters of a book he's written, he says he has new ideas. Sounds solid
He enjoys the Coffeehouse most because of its atmosphere, that it feels like a "real coffeehouse. even if you haven't got anything to add to the discussion, it's just like sitting back and letting the conversation flow around you." Rock on. He LOVES the tea!
And he has a short list of people he'd like to mention: Thanks bud!
That's it for the last week's Regular of the Week, Tanthalas.
Geek Mp3
More songs for the next 2 installments of The Waffle Iron Chronicles, coming soon..
Requested by Tanthalas
Carmina Burana O Fortuna
Jefferson Starship - Nothing's Gonna Stop Us Now
Like freeform roleplaying? Try Darkness Befalls Us
Ryttare Kelasin Luna Orelinalei
Level 33 isn't really that high at all- it's a pretty average level for a high end evolution. How far are you into the game?
Today is such a lazy day. I feel a little sick; uncharacteristically lethargic and in kind of a bad mood. But the good news? I HAVE SKIES OF ARCADIA NOW. I'm really pleased.
Can't we just go out for dinner...? *Frown*
Wha...okay, stop giving me false hope that I'm really a European!
I'd been wanting SoA for a long time, and by chance a REALLY well taken care of copy showed up at the local store the other day. So far I'm enjoying it, although I have the same problem I always have with a brand new gaming experience; I don't know whether I suck or pwn O_o;;
Well...It looks like we have a doppleganger in our presence...
I'm on to you...>_>
So I guesss I'm NOT in fact done with WoW, I'm just gunna tune it down just a bit. If I ever respec again someone please shoot me. I respeced to Demonology, then again to fix my stupidity on my skill point tree thing that i messed up on, then to destruction, then again to desto to fix the tree again, and then i got sick of that and realized I love affliction, which I've been since lvl 10 (Frankly my succubus summon, Carryla, is just a total ****. Kragmoth, my voidwalker is adorable, made of shadows, and slightly emo, but much better company than that ***** Carryla)
Yeah... anyways...
Today HAS been really lame, all 2 hours of it since been up, but the first 6.5 weren't that bad. It feels like Monday kind of, but i forgot what mondays feel like. Not being in school throws me off
edit:awww i got censored
Ah well. I did discover that Lily's forum is for some reason not blocked by our content blocker at work, so I can go there on breaks now without having to spend half my break going to the library and back. Yay - something new to do on break.
Now, to check the daily suki releases... *runs off*
Thanks! I gotta admit piracy spreads the country like a virus. You can get a DVD quality video here for the mere price of P100 or lower.(thats like about 1.8 dollars?? IDK..) Well I dont think I can buy pirated DS games here..
Thanks. I was planning on saving for it, but I was surprised by my fiance. So yes im lucky.
Im also downloading via...what you said.
You wanna battle with a puny beginner at pokemon? Well Ill be damn crushed. In pokemon, im so noob that I only know ash and other stuff at the anime.
Well later Ill be in shcool again. Ill be dropping by to say hi again later. Ciao!
EDIT: Oops I forgot. Congratz to Tanthalas for RotW. You deserved it.
*Currently listening to - Linkin Park - Breaking the habit*
Monogreen 2007 | Jund Aggro MTGO 2013
I've just finished reading Eragon again. I still like it, but now that I've written some more I can see that Paolini has some large weeknesses. While he's excellent at imagery and descriptive writing, his dialogue is horrid. Everyone speaks like they're aspiring poets. Also, once in a while he throws in a really jarring transition, and its difficult to figure out what happened. Still, his imagery is good enough that I admire it, I'm no where near that level in my writing ^_^;. It's kind of refreshing to actually notice problems with a book's writing for once. It makes me feel like I'm starting to understand the art on a deeper level.
EDIT: Wait a moment, Alacar needs a cookie for posting the 1000th post!!!!