I've been doing some thinking...
... and I'm probably going to go on a little hiatus for a bit. I'll still be around commenting on BSG, but that's probably about it. It's pretty clear to me that there aren't many places where my opinions are welcome/downright ridiculed and I don't like arguing with my friends. Because you're all my friends. I love you guys, my old friends and my
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Oh noes! Were you that sad? Was it just because of the Eddie thing or something else? If it makes you feel any better, when I stood in line by myself to get his autograph, I was so nervous/excited that I tried to walk off without paying. That older lady that was there had to yell at me to get me back. WAY more embarrasing than not shaking his hand.
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I've spent quite a bit of time with you in person, so I guess I sort of have a different perspective than those who only know you online. You were sweet and fun and not at all off-putting. The discussions we had were good and insightful, and you squeed along with me and put up with my constant chatter. I really had a wonderful time, and would totally room with you again in a heartbeat. I can't comment on you in everyday life, but for that weekend at least, you were made of win.
That said, I think you come off a bit abrasive sometimes online. Arguing your point is one thing, but sometimes I think you get a bit caught up and take it too far. Sometimes it's best to remind yourself it's only fandom, take a deep breath, and let it go.
As for your LJ posts, they're a bit negative/ranty sometimes. I try to just stay out of the way when someone is in a bad mood, plus I don't watch pro football, and I'm not registered to vote, so I feel like I don't have anything constructive to add. (I know you make other posts, but those are just the ones that spring to mind.) That's not just you by the way. Everyone's had a mini rant at some point in time. I'm sure you've seen posts like that that you had no idea how to respond to. To me saying nothing is better than making a comment that might not go off well. It doesn't necessarily mean that I'm ignoring you.
Just think about what you're writing/how you're writing and who might read it ok? I know you're totally cool in person but the internet screws with delivery and intent. And yes, not posting or commenting when you're in a crappy mood is always a good idea. It's kind of like going to the grocery store when you're hungry. You may think you're being reasonable/normal, until you get to the checkout counter and realize that you have TWO shopping carts full of food. (((Kate)))
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I've seen quite a few posts that have rankled me the wrong way or been downright insulting (without meaning to be, of course), but I've decided to simply keep my mouth shut when it comes to them, because it's not worth it anymore.
((Con Buddy))
Coincidentally, have you given any more thought to next year yet?
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No worries. I felt bad about not taking you. But I was so damn tired after being there all day and being in my car for 12 hours the day before that I really didn't wanna go back.
Have you already booked a hotel? I looked into rooms at the Hilton and the Marriot, but they're all sold out of the con rate. I could do a regular room at either one of them, but it's like $300+ a night. Wouldn't be too bad I guess if I had a few roomies. I plan on coming in on Thurs again and leaving on Monday. And incidentally, if you book your D*C tickets before Feb 13, you can get them for $70. After that it goes up and up until it reaches $100.
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Yes, I got a room! At the Marriot! The only thing is, we might have to find another place for Sunday night. I say "might" because I haven't tackled the task of trying to add a night to my reservation yet.
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