The Back Room

[Nexaduro]

The long hair looks weird with your long neck.

 

I'm sort of tired of the matter at this point, as I am not possessed of Archi's godlike mental fortitude.

 

I suggest you stop talking about it here, and make your decision alone or with advice from someone you know.

[Grim_]

In Norway everyone can express themselves in any way they like because Mather will beat you up if you don't. Education is unneccessary, they already know everything, and everyone has a view on the Environment and how the rest of the world should follow Norway's example.

 

In Britain everyone can express themselves and people are allowed to tell you that you look like an idiot. You can expect an education and everyone has a view on the Weather and how the rest of the world shouldn't follow Britain's example.

 

In America self expression is unpatriotic. Your education is your life and everyone has a view on Grade Point Average and how the rest of the USA should follow their State's example.

 

I think that covered everything?

I'd like to add an addendum to that: All states are inferior to the glory that is California.

 

 

Mather, there's no reason for anyone to strike up a conversation with you. None. At all. (I'm using sentence fragments for a stylistic effect, so piss off). If you want to woo a fair (or average) maiden (or wench) then you're probably going to have to go the extra mile, and talk to her. Try being funny, or sardonic if you can't do funny, and caustic (but to other people) if you can't do sardonic. The point of that sort of thing is to strike up a conversation.

 

Also, you can be true to yourself, and follow your heart, and maybe, just maybe everything will work out, just like it does in the stories! The problem is, this is real life, not a story, and there is a sort of social contract that exists. If you want society to be wholly beneficial to you, then you're going to have to make some changes (Ex; me not murdering anyone who uses the phrase "I could care less" or something similar). If you don't go along with what society demands, you get the gun to your head (And society will shoot, he's crazy and has been off his meds) which in this case is loneliness.

 

Have you considered the hairodactyl by the way? I know it would be expensive, but you'd be a legend, and you'd have a great way to strike up conversations. Also, you'd have a fire breathing pterodactyl on your head; who doesn't want that?

[Alg]

I'd like to add an addendum to that: All states are inferior to the glory that is California.

This is true.

[archimage_a]

Mather, there's no reason for anyone to strike up a conversation with you. None. At all.

Hold on there Grim, we struck up a conversation with him when he mentioned his hair...Maybe Mather thinks this is how all people talk to each other, it would explain how Norway was such a Utopia.

 

 

Also, is it a bird, is it a plane? Yes, it page 747.

[Grim_]

Mather, there's no reason for anyone to strike up a conversation with you. None. At all.

Hold on there Grim, we struck up a conversation with him when he mentioned his hair...Maybe Mather thinks this is how all people talk to each other, it would explain how Norway was such a Utopia.

 

 

Also, is it a bird, is it a plane? Yes, it page 747.

Maybe, but its not a good way to strike up a conversation with strangers, in real life, which is what I would assume what he is going for.

[archimage_a]

I guess that depends on the caliber of conversation he is aiming for.

If someone takes the effort to walk over and say:

"Err, do you know you look like an idiot."

Then Mather can find out if they recongise his shirt. If they do then they can talk about that, if they don't then they were too different to ever build a meaning bond.

[Leiana]

My opinion:

 

Common people behavior >boring

Uncommon people behavior >eh

Rare people behavior > meh

Unique people behavior > that's me!

[Retech]

Ah, but you've forgotten that New York has the Statue of Liberty, which is actually a powerful demigod that has decided to reside in...yes, the very best state in the Union, New York!

[Earth]

Heh. I think that's the thing Mather is going for, Lei. I honestly prewfer common behaviors most of the time. It's a little bit easier to deal with, and still is pretty interesting.

[archimage_a]

Huh...This I was not expecting:

 

Content is rather good.

[Leiana]

People behave differently, it's really just a matter of figuring out which behaviors are compatable with your own and likes vs. dislikes

[Resistance]

People behave differently, it's really just a matter of figuring out which behaviors are compatable with your own and likes vs. dislikes

Figuring out your behaviours?

 

I understand that it's possible to alter your behaviour and characteristics but I Was never aware that people made a conscious decisions about which character traits they want to take on.

[Leiana]

==> Leiana is very terrible at typing what she means, so it's best to ignore her at all costs

[Nexaduro]

People behave differently, it's really just a matter of figuring out which behaviors are compatable with your own and likes vs. dislikes

Figuring out your behaviours?

 

I understand that it's possible to alter your behaviour and characteristics but I Was never aware that people made a conscious decisions about which character traits they want to take on.

Yeah, when you're born, you choose two, each parent chooses one, and then the nebulous nondenominational sky-being chooses a fifth.

 

Unless you don't believe in fate, in which case you can choose two, so long as they're not of the same sort.

[Leiana]

-sigh- It's really hard to find any school that will fit my educational preferences.....

 

Really, I can't seem to find a school that has Graphic Design, Animation and Special Effects, and Game Design and Interactive Media. I really want to get into videogame graphics and animation....

[Grim_]

What're your grades/ SAT scores, and what classes have you taken? Because you might not have too many options (Also, video game design is an over saturated field, have you considered something like civil engineering?).

[Leiana]

I've earned top grades in my art and computer classes, and I'm pretty profficiant in any academic subject (ignore my grades for English, since I have a tendency to flunk it even though I understand the material). I'm still top notch in mathematics. I'm currently in my final year of school I am required to take to graduate

 

Oh, and the Repeat Photoshop classes have been turned into a directed study, where I'll be focusing on assembling my portfolio for art schools and advancing my current skills in the graphic design catagory. Fortunately, my father can also help me since he is a graphic artist and knows what he is doing.

[Nexaduro]

Hey Grim, what problems did you repair in iPhones?

 

I'm looking into learning electrical repair or some such, and while I have someone to teach me the basics of computer repair, I don't know anyone who knows sheiss about smart phones.

[Grim_]

Generally the most drastic thing I had to do (imo) was flash the OS again. What I did was repair corrosion of the logic board, replace batteries, and replace screens/touch screens/ home buttons/ most anything else aside from the logic board of the phone. Also, you'll need some semi specialized tools for certain phones (read; iphones) or electronics (read; anything by apple).

[The_Mather1]

I just realized why my endurance has been severely impeded compared to what it was a few years ago:

I drink diet soda, use artificial sweeteners and eat low-sugar versions of pretty much any food that usually contains a lot of it. My diet which is supposed to have 57% of its energy composed of carbohydrates only gets a fraction of that from the grains I eat, and in the end there's no surplus left so with a deficiency of dextrose, my liver and muscle tissue are unable to produce glycogen and my primary energy stores are left empty. With this happening, whenever my level of activity exceeds what my energy intake is able to fuel, my body starts burning what little body fat I have, which is much slower and results in my muscles being unable to perform as well as they're intended to.

 

Who'd have thought that the fact that I eat less junk than most people is the cause of my weakened performance?

Though then again, what else could one expect when I eat both low-carb and low-fat foods to keep my cholesterol at bay?

 

EDIT: Oh, and honey. The one or two teaspoons of honey I ingest a day as flavoring with my tea are probably the largest doses of sugar my body gets unless I decide to get a candy bar or something that day.

[archimage_a]

Dear blog,

 

I brought a stack of paper today. I was going to buy cups, but my cup printer isn't working at the moment, an account of its missing spring, and the lack of connection to the missing cup printer, but I don't know what you people out in Blogoland would expect since I have never really had any interest in printing cups. In fact I would say that I cared even less about printing cups than the number of people who have an interest in this blog.

 

Oh, I have also discovered that using paper towels causes there to be less paper towels in the cupboard, from this I have deduced that I may have to go to the store to buy more paper towels. BUT I was thinking about this and supposing I went outside and caught a cold, then I would use most of my paper towels blowing my nose and then I would need to buy more towels, clearly it is all a con! Gosh I am smart.

 

PS. I ate two slices of bread today and now I think I am definately going to die! Reply to get me to tell you why!

[Nexaduro]

If I thought it would stem the tide of your inane drivel, Mather, instead of just causing massive problems for the rest of us, I would start reporting your posts.

 

Not everything you post is without merit, of course, but the only thing even vaguely amusing to come from such posts (those in this thread, I mean) lately were Grim's witty retorts.

 

Stop it, for the love of god, I don't care about a single bit of your life save for occasional pity over your crippling narcissism, and I doubt I'm alone in my feelings.

 

Make a blog, post stuff there, and you'll probably find people who sympathize with and appreciate you. Make a blog here, even, links to your posts will display on the front page so all you have to do is think of a vaguely interesting title.

 

DOING SO WILL TURN A NEGATIVE INTO A POSITIVE IN MORE WAYS THAN ONE, WILL BE MORE LIKELY TO GET YOU ATTENTION, AND STOP YOU FROM FURTHER ALIENATING YOUR PEERS IN THE SUBFORUM

 

SERIOUSLY, AT LEAST READ THE TWO PARAGRAPHS ABOVE

[Resistance]

SUBFORUM

False.

 

(I feel better about myself when I correct people)

[Alg]

(I feel better about myself when I correct people)

Points for honesty. :grin:

[Earth]

I have to agree with Nex here. You're just blogging, Mather. And this isn't the place for it. So, effing stop.