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Posted by kara lynne on December 22, 2003, at 13:50:49
Everything I want to say on this board, I can't. Which is really too bad, because I'd love to say a few things to a few people. Why? Why should it matter to me that some people seem pissy and others smarmy and some don't like me and some I don't like.
I keep reading these threads and all I can think of are things I want to say but can't. What if for one day we could say anything we wanted? What if we had (just playing, not really suggesting this) an 'Uncivilized Day', where all you got in trouble for was not being honest. I guess it might be our last, but I wouldn't want that.
I just want to say ___________, and _________, so badly. But I can't.
And what would be the point, really?
Posted by Susan J on December 22, 2003, at 14:07:13
In reply to Can't say., posted by kara lynne on December 22, 2003, at 13:50:49
> And what would be the point, really?
<<It'd satisfy my now piqued curiosity....
:-)
S.
Posted by kara lynne on December 22, 2003, at 14:27:55
In reply to Re: Can't say. » kara lynne, posted by Susan J on December 22, 2003, at 14:07:13
As it is I'm already fearing my dear friend Pollyanna's response!
Posted by Wildflower on December 22, 2003, at 14:30:11
In reply to Can't say., posted by kara lynne on December 22, 2003, at 13:50:49
I know what you mean regarding the *need* to hold back. However, if you think about it, you'd probably only be blocked for a week.
It's not that I recommend it but I'm really curious... ;-)
Posted by yesac on December 22, 2003, at 14:38:27
In reply to Can't say. » kara lynne, posted by Wildflower on December 22, 2003, at 14:30:11
maybe you can say it, um, *elsewhere*
It won't be quite the same, but you know.
Posted by Susan J on December 22, 2003, at 14:42:14
In reply to Re: Can't say kara lynne, posted by yesac on December 22, 2003, at 14:38:27
> maybe you can say it, um, *elsewhere*
>
> It won't be quite the same, but you know.
>>>LOL!!!!!!!!!!Yesac, you are too funny. Oh, but are you new? I don't remember seeing your name before....
:-p
Posted by yesac on December 22, 2003, at 14:45:35
In reply to Re: Can't say kara lynne » yesac, posted by Susan J on December 22, 2003, at 14:42:14
I'm not new, missy! I've been here ages longer than you have!
Posted by kara lynne on December 22, 2003, at 14:59:47
In reply to Re: Can't say kara lynne » Susan J, posted by yesac on December 22, 2003, at 14:45:35
Now girls, it's going to be a long drive...
Posted by gabbix2 on December 22, 2003, at 15:15:23
In reply to Re: Can't say yesac et al., posted by kara lynne on December 22, 2003, at 14:59:47
yes but this will make it so much more interesting!
Posted by Angielala on December 22, 2003, at 15:18:31
In reply to Can't say., posted by kara lynne on December 22, 2003, at 13:50:49
Sometimes the best therapy IS to say everything, but just don't direct it at the person(s) you need to say it to. You can say it to me, I'm an open ear, and I rant myself, I have to or I'd start punching things. Let me know, I can give you my email address- I'm here to help (even though I'm a complete stranger)
Posted by yesac on December 22, 2003, at 15:28:52
In reply to Re: Can't say yesac et al., posted by gabbix2 on December 22, 2003, at 15:15:23
Are you coming too?? yay!
That cross country drive *is* gonna be a long one, but it will be fun.
Posted by gabbix2 on December 22, 2003, at 15:42:50
In reply to Re: gabbi!, posted by yesac on December 22, 2003, at 15:28:52
Oh I go LOTS of places in my head, you have no idea..
Though it was presumptuous of me, I don't quite recall being invited. Hmmm.. But as long as you
said YAY! I guess that means its okay.. Right??
Posted by Yesac on December 22, 2003, at 15:53:19
In reply to Re: gabbi!, posted by gabbix2 on December 22, 2003, at 15:42:50
Well it's fine by me, I can't speak for the others. I'm going to bring some low-fat brownies, too.
Posted by Dinah on December 22, 2003, at 19:56:05
In reply to Can't say., posted by kara lynne on December 22, 2003, at 13:50:49
At times like those I can't recommend enough having a civility buddy. My civility buddy and I instant message, but I'm sure it would work with email too. You can say all the things you'd like to say on the board, but with no PBC's. Then you can let off enough steam to be civil on board.
Ok, everyone pair up. ;)
Posted by gabbix2 on December 22, 2003, at 21:33:28
In reply to Re: Civility Buddy, posted by Dinah on December 22, 2003, at 19:56:05
!!!GASP!!?? Surely, You never have such thoughts why would you need a civility buddy?
<grin>
Or.. is that just how you manage to stay so darn tactful on the board. Its a good idea.
Posted by gabbix2 on December 22, 2003, at 21:35:23
In reply to Re: Civility Buddy, posted by Dinah on December 22, 2003, at 19:56:05
Please don't read that as snide sarcasm it wasn't meant that way in the least. I just realized
with how stressed everyone is that easily could have come across that way
Posted by Dinah on December 22, 2003, at 22:23:43
In reply to Oh dear.. ^^^Dinah, posted by gabbix2 on December 22, 2003, at 21:35:23
Chuckle. Well, I'm one of the relatively unstressed ones at the moment. Full of the warm happies from therapy. Work is crazy, but I feel pretty good.
But Gabbi, I'm not sure I'd ever read something as snide sarcasm from you unless you hit me over the head with it. Honestly, once I consider someone a friend, I usually assume I misunderstood anything that sounded less than friendly. You'd have to work hard to insult me. :)
But truly, I saw nothing in your post to misinterpret even if I wasn't so fond of you. It was perfectly fine.
And yes, that's my secret. :) Even so, sometimes I can't blow off enough steam, or no one's around, and I say more than I should.
Posted by gabbix2 on December 22, 2003, at 22:59:12
In reply to Re: Oh dear.. » gabbix2, posted by Dinah on December 22, 2003, at 22:23:43
Oh I'm so glad..And you made me all misty eyed too!
Thanks Dinah
I'm glad your therapy went well, there must be something to this therapy stuff.
Posted by lookdownfish on December 23, 2003, at 5:25:23
In reply to Re: Can't say./ Susan J., posted by kara lynne on December 22, 2003, at 14:27:55
Posted by Wildflower on December 23, 2003, at 12:14:54
In reply to Re: Can't say., posted by Angielala on December 22, 2003, at 15:18:31
Posted by kara lynne on December 23, 2003, at 13:34:01
In reply to I've been wondering, who or what is Pollyanna? (nm) » kara lynne, posted by lookdownfish on December 23, 2003, at 5:25:23
She last posted on admin.--but I think she borrowed my good friend's computer.
Posted by Angielala on December 23, 2003, at 14:05:36
In reply to Have we met you on this board before? (nm) » Angielala, posted by Wildflower on December 23, 2003, at 12:14:54
We may have....
Posted by Dinah on December 23, 2003, at 17:45:58
In reply to Re: Have we met you on this board before?, posted by Angielala on December 23, 2003, at 14:05:36
> We may have....
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