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The You All Grew Up and Became Boring thread

Started by Cez, October 07, 2011, 01:47:14 AM

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Haids1987

Please, "grew up?!"  What is this madness you speak of, Cez?! :shock:

I'm not exactly an old timer, but I definitely know what you mean by the changing of the forums.  Even when B'rrr and I were supposed to be "engaged" two years ago things were different!  The times, they are a-changing.  (Unfortunately.  :'()

And THANK YOU, DAMAR!!  Here's one right back atcha!  :-*
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crayauchtin

PS WHYYYY do I have to go to work this morning?!
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Haids1987

I always tell the kindergarteners at work: being a grownup is OVERRATED. 

Of course, according to them I don't work, I get to play at school all day. Funny how they think that when Miss Dundas takes her lunch break, she's going to work for an hour...
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snabbott

Quote from: Haids1987 on October 16, 2011, 10:58:45 PM
Even when B'rrr and I were supposed to be "engaged" two years ago things were different!
Has it really been two years? ??? :brrr: :'(

Come back, Rob!

(Posted on: October 17, 2011, 09:12:49 AM)


Quote from: KatieHal on October 16, 2011, 07:29:26 PM
This thread calls for a little Hyperbole and a Half.
She reminds me of The Oatmeal. :)

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Delling

The Oatmeal? Qu'est-ce que c'est?


Yes, B'rrr should come back!! *stamps foot* He is missed...
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snabbott

#25
You don't know The Oatmeal? You've been missing out! (Note: also contains strong language.)

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Haids1987

Quote from: Delling on October 17, 2011, 08:57:54 AM
Yes, B'rrr should come back!! *stamps foot* He is missed...
:( I liked him!  A lot!  We were emailing for awhile, but he just fell off the radar.  I hope he's okay...
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Delling

Quote from: snabbott on October 17, 2011, 11:14:49 AM
You don't know The Oatmeal? You've been missing out! (Note: also contains strong language.)

*read several the other night*

That was fun! :D
Noli me tangere! Nescio ubi fuisti!
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Knight of the Swan for Her Imperial Highness

...resistance was obviously useless against a family that could invent italics.

"Let the locative live."

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Deloria

Quote from: Haids1987 on October 17, 2011, 08:10:45 PM
Quote from: Delling on October 17, 2011, 08:57:54 AM
Yes, B'rrr should come back!! *stamps foot* He is missed...
:( I liked him!  A lot!  We were emailing for awhile, but he just fell off the radar.  I hope he's okay...
Clearly! :P You were engaged. :P
 
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waltzdancing

Quote from: Haids1987 on October 17, 2011, 06:43:58 AM
I always tell the kindergarteners at work: being a grownup is OVERRATED. 

Of course, according to them I don't work, I get to play at school all day. Funny how they think that when Miss Dundas takes her lunch break, she's going to work for an hour...

I tell mine that being a grown up is awesome. I tell them that you can still keep who and what you are when you are an adult. I am always reading fairy tales and writing imaginative stories for mine. My kids always think that we are working because we tell them that this is work. We make learning a game so they will always remember everything that they learned.

So I don't think I am boring by any means, you are only boring when you make yourself it. You become boring when you give into uniformity and do what is expected of you. Everyone here is doing something that is completely out of norm. You are all special and are not boring. 

Deloria

I resent the implication that serious subject matter is boring. :P
 
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Delling

Quote from: Deloria on October 23, 2011, 07:01:35 PM
Quote from: Haids1987 on October 17, 2011, 08:10:45 PM
Quote from: Delling on October 17, 2011, 08:57:54 AM
Yes, B'rrr should come back!! *stamps foot* He is missed...
:( I liked him!  A lot!  We were emailing for awhile, but he just fell off the radar.  I hope he's okay...
Clearly! :P You were engaged. :P
E-engaged even. :P
Noli me tangere! Nescio ubi fuisti!
Don't touch me! I don't know where you've been!

Marquess of Pembroke
Duke of Saxony in Her Majesty's Court
Knight of the Swan for Her Imperial Highness

...resistance was obviously useless against a family that could invent italics.

"Let the locative live."

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Haids1987

Quote from: waltzdancing on October 23, 2011, 09:36:52 PM
I tell mine that being a grown up is awesome. I tell them that you can still keep who and what you are when you are an adult. I am always reading fairy tales and writing imaginative stories for mine. My kids always think that we are working because we tell them that this is work. We make learning a game so they will always remember everything that they learned.
This is a great point, and underscores why you are an amazing teacher. :) I have been unhappy at my job for awhile these days...it's hard to feel The Joy when you're miserable. :(

Quote from: Delling on October 24, 2011, 03:29:30 AM
Quote from: Deloria on October 23, 2011, 07:01:35 PM
Clearly! :P You were engaged. :P
E-engaged even. :P
Aw, that used to be part of my signature: "E-gaged to :brrr::'(
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waltzdancing

Quote from: Haids1987 on October 24, 2011, 05:42:18 PM
Quote from: waltzdancing on October 23, 2011, 09:36:52 PM
I tell mine that being a grown up is awesome. I tell them that you can still keep who and what you are when you are an adult. I am always reading fairy tales and writing imaginative stories for mine. My kids always think that we are working because we tell them that this is work. We make learning a game so they will always remember everything that they learned.
This is a great point, and underscores why you are an amazing teacher. :) I have been unhappy at my job for awhile these days...it's hard to feel The Joy when you're miserable. :(

;]

crayauchtin

Quote from: Haids1987 on October 24, 2011, 05:42:18 PM
I have been unhappy at my job for awhile these days...it's hard to feel The Joy when you're miserable. :(
This. So, so, SO incredibly this.

Awwww, how sad is that?
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MangoMercury

I think what has to be kept in mind is that a lot of us have grown up in the last several years.  Goodness knows I'm not quite the same as I was when I first joined here eight years ago.  Although, I don't feel I can get rid of the custom text or signature attached to me, purely through sentimental reasons.

Oh, and I totally feel the "unhappy at work" thing being a hindrance to happiness and/or insanity.
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writerlove

I agree. It's so cliche but it's true. You'll be a lot happier if you love what you do. I have found that in my internship. I spend time with people who love to write and strive to do well. I think a lot of people becoming boring when they lose the creative side of them. Creating and imaging new ways to do things is the way the world goes round, doesn't it?

And yes, the Oatmeal is so hilarious. Probably because it's not much of a stretch from the truth.
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Haids1987

Look at us...a bunch of adults discussing work. :P
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crayauchtin

"If your translation is correct, that was 'May a sleepy hippopotamus lie down on your house keys,' but you're not sure. Unfortunately, your fluency in griffin-speak is too low."

We're roleplaying in the King's Quest world: come join in the fun!