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Posted by rskontos on March 28, 2008, at 8:58:27
In reply to Re: party vs workshop, posted by Dr. Bob on March 28, 2008, at 0:33:09
The workshop sounds interesting as well. How do you sign up out of curiosity?
rsk
Posted by Dr. Bob on March 28, 2008, at 9:58:29
In reply to Re: party vs workshop » Dr. Bob, posted by rskontos on March 28, 2008, at 8:58:27
> The workshop sounds interesting as well. How do you sign up out of curiosity?
To register for the conference, see:
Bob
Posted by Deneb on March 30, 2008, at 12:13:53
In reply to Re: party vs workshop, posted by Dr. Bob on March 28, 2008, at 9:58:29
I'm excited, aren't you? :-)
I have plane tickets! I have roomate for hotel!
I'm arriving in D.C. the morning of Friday May 2. I'm leaving the evening of Tues May 6. I probably won't go to the APA meeting. I'm just going to have fun!
FUN! Oooooh! I'm excited. Happy Happy Happy!
Let Dr. Bob know you are going and he'll invite you to the Yahoo group for planning.
So far no one has written anything on that message boards, so you're not missing any planning yet!
Eeeekkk! Hotels are fun! Babblers are fun! I'm going to see Dr. Bob again!
I'm going to have an adventure!
Posted by moonlightsonata2 on March 30, 2008, at 21:13:54
In reply to Come to the party!, posted by Deneb on March 30, 2008, at 12:13:53
It sounds like you had an amazing time last time! I'm glad you're so excited!
I'm curious how old everyone is (roughly, or course). Not that it matters, but I guess I'd feel more comfortable if some people were close to my age.
If we didn't know each other through this forum, would we ever be friends, or do we come from walks of life too different? I just turned 20 last month.
Posted by Deneb on March 30, 2008, at 21:35:17
In reply to Re: Come to the party!, posted by moonlightsonata2 on March 30, 2008, at 21:13:54
Hey Moonlightsonata!
I'm 26. I was the youngest last time, but others were in 20's and early 30's. Dr. Bob is middle aged, but he doesn't really talk much LOL.
I'm kind of immature and a late starter. I'm still trying to get my degree and still live with parents.
It'll be cool to meet you!
Posted by Deneb on April 1, 2008, at 0:21:28
In reply to Re: Come to the party!, posted by Deneb on March 30, 2008, at 21:35:17
I dunno what it's called? Projection? I dunno.
I start thinking Dr. Bob thinks I'm a loser or something. Maybe Dr. Bob only wants to talk to successful Babblers, Babblers with phDs and stuff, or at least a degree.
Maybe he only wants to talk with smart babblers.
It's complicated. I wish Dr. Bob would talk to me, but at the same times I'm scared to talk to Dr. Bob.
I think I'll like it if he would ask me about my hamster maybe. I want to talk about safe things, the weather maybe.
This doesn't matter tho, Dr. Bob doesn't want to talk to me, I'm immature.
I'm afraid of Dr. Bob. :-(
Maybe Dr. Bob thinks I'm weird.
Posted by AuntieMel on April 1, 2008, at 10:55:24
In reply to Re: party vs workshop, posted by Dr. Bob on March 28, 2008, at 0:33:09
In honor of 5 years of sobriety I am treating myself to a tummy-tuck. Surgery is towards the end of April so I may not be able to travel yet.
I'll try, though.
Posted by MidnightBlue on April 1, 2008, at 11:38:38
In reply to May not make it, posted by AuntieMel on April 1, 2008, at 10:55:24
Oh wow AuntieMel!
Good luck!
MB
Posted by ClearSkies on April 1, 2008, at 12:30:07
In reply to May not make it, posted by AuntieMel on April 1, 2008, at 10:55:24
> In honor of 5 years of sobriety I am treating myself to a tummy-tuck. Surgery is towards the end of April so I may not be able to travel yet.
>
> I'll try, though.Congratulations!!!
CS
Posted by Deneb on April 2, 2008, at 0:33:20
In reply to Re: I think I'm projecting or something, posted by Deneb on April 1, 2008, at 0:21:28
I'm scared. Now that the real day is fast approaching, it's not fantasy anymore. I'm scared.
I'm afraid of Dr. Bob and I'm afraid of any new people. :-(
I think I'll be mute for the trip. This sucks. I hate this. Why can't I just be normal?
I need more confidence in myself.
I think I need to drink a lot of yucky alcohol.
I'm scared.
Posted by AuntieMel on April 2, 2008, at 7:24:01
In reply to Re: I'm scared :-(, posted by Deneb on April 2, 2008, at 0:33:20
Don't be scared. You are a sweet person and anyone would love to hang out with you.
Besides, I'm sure they are as scared as you are. I was.
Posted by Kath on April 2, 2008, at 7:51:12
In reply to Re: I'm scared :-(, posted by Deneb on April 2, 2008, at 0:33:20
Hi Deneb,
so sorry you're feeling like this. It's a big thing for you to go hun.
You did it in Toronto! You'll be OKAY.
Just think of the fun you're going to have regarding your accommodations! You will NOT - repeat NOT be alone!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
SO!! :-)))))
I hear your fears though & don't mean to minimize them. But the actually reality Deneb, is that once you check in to your hotel, you won't be alone. You can stick like glue - I'm sure that would be fine. Check it out!
I send my love & HEY - I wish I was going to be there.
Love, Kath
PS - thx for saying how you're feeling
Posted by Deneb on April 13, 2008, at 22:16:20
In reply to Re: I'm scared :-( » Deneb, posted by Kath on April 2, 2008, at 7:51:12
We have to plan what we're going to do!
Posted by Dinah on April 16, 2008, at 19:30:46
In reply to The trip is fast approaching!, posted by Deneb on April 13, 2008, at 22:16:20
I wish I could have gone. But when I looked for rooms, the prices were just too high, and many of the rooms were already gone. I'd have had to stay a long way away, and if I'm going to go to a strange city, I'd really rather stay close to the meeting place.
The first Babblefest was held without the APA conference, and maybe that's a good thing? Maybe it's because of the APA that everything is booked up?
Although I shouldn't complain. In 2010 it will be here. lol.
Posted by llurpsienoodle on April 16, 2008, at 20:24:20
In reply to Re: The trip is fast approaching!, posted by Dinah on April 16, 2008, at 19:30:46
I bought my tix
-Ll
Posted by Dr. Bob on April 28, 2008, at 16:04:17
In reply to The trip is fast approaching!, posted by Deneb on April 13, 2008, at 22:16:20
> We have to plan what we're going to do!
And when we're going to do it! Anyone who's coming but isn't already on the birthday mailing list should email me asap. Thanks,
Bob
Posted by vwoolf on May 12, 2008, at 11:42:29
In reply to Re: The trip is fast approaching!, posted by Dr. Bob on April 28, 2008, at 16:04:17
I'm really sorry I won't be able to make it. I had hoped to be able to extend my trip to the USA from Europe, but I just don't have the time. Perhaps next year. I hope you all have a great party.
Posted by Dinah on May 12, 2008, at 12:33:56
In reply to Re: The trip is fast approaching!, posted by Dr. Bob on April 28, 2008, at 16:04:17
Will babblefest still be with the annual meeting in San Francisco? The weekend before or the weekend after? Saturday and Sunday or just Sunday, or Sunday and Monday?
Are we having one?
I have husband's blessing this time, as he wishes to go somewhere himself (grin). Apparently solo trips have become more acceptable.
But I'd like to do things as very early as possible, because I really left it too late this time. San Francisco is probably no less expensive than Washington.
Posted by Deneb on May 21, 2008, at 20:10:01
In reply to Do you have information on next year? » Dr. Bob, posted by Dinah on May 12, 2008, at 12:33:56
Ooooh! Next year! I hope to go next year too. I used to live in San Francisco. It'll be neat to visit it again. I was little then so I don't know my way around the city.
I can't wait to see Dr. Bob and Babblers again! It's fun.
(((((((Dr. Bob))))))))) love you! :-)
Posted by Dr. Bob on May 23, 2008, at 0:30:54
In reply to Do you have information on next year? » Dr. Bob, posted by Dinah on May 12, 2008, at 12:33:56
> Will babblefest still be with the annual meeting in San Francisco? The weekend before or the weekend after? Saturday and Sunday or just Sunday, or Sunday and Monday?
Our "tradition" is to have it the weekend before, on Sat. and Sun. Which in this case would be May 16 and 17. Let's plan on that. Is it too early for a Yahoo group? I'm looking forward to it already!
Bob
Posted by Dinah on May 26, 2008, at 16:45:40
In reply to Re: information on next year, posted by Dr. Bob on May 23, 2008, at 0:30:54
Unless something untoward happens to prevent me.
Posted by Deneb on May 26, 2008, at 17:38:42
In reply to I'll be going, posted by Dinah on May 26, 2008, at 16:45:40
Yay! I'm happy now! I'm pretty sure I'm going too. Even my Mom wants me to go. She wants me to go visit my relatives on my Dad's side in California, but I don't really know them. I think I'll just do my own thing. Even if I have class I can go because the trip will be after exams in April.
Yay! Dinah is going!
Oooh, it's going to be so much fun! It's not too early to plan. Planning is the second best part about going on a trip. The trip itself is the best, but considering how long the planning stage can be I bet I derive a lot more pleasure from planning overall.
Posted by 10derHeart on May 26, 2008, at 20:19:23
In reply to I'll be going, posted by Dinah on May 26, 2008, at 16:45:40
Posted by Deneb on May 26, 2008, at 21:54:00
In reply to Ditto for me :-) (pssst - hi, Deneb) (nm) » Dinah, posted by 10derHeart on May 26, 2008, at 20:19:23
Yay! I'd love to see you again!
This is going to be fun! We should stay together this time, in same room or hotel. It's much more fun this way. I had a blast staying with llurpsie and jammer.
Posted by Deneb on May 31, 2008, at 2:18:38
In reply to Re: Ditto for me :-) (pssst - hi, Deneb), posted by Deneb on May 26, 2008, at 21:54:00
I was just looking up random stuff about San Francisco when I found articles that say there have been more than 1200 suicides since it opened in 1937.
This bridge is a suicide magnet with no suicide barriers.
Right now I'm just anxious. Maybe we should avoid going to the Golden Gate bridge next year.
Even though it doesn't make sense since I'm happy now, I'm afraid of the seductive allure of the death bridge. If I feel this while happy, imagine what others in a bad place would feel in the presence of the bridge? I have reason to believe Babblers are more prone to suicide than other groups so if we can, I'd like to prevent them whenever we can.
I may be overreacting right now.
Perhaps walking on the bridge will be really enjoyable, but I just know I can't help but think of jumping when I'm walking across. Gawd, maybe it's some OCD or something.
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