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[brainwalker]

I have two large, controlling fears. The first, and most powerful, is the fear of uncertainty. The second, is the fear of being alone. Interestingly, I also have a slightly smaller fear of getting lost, which is kind of an amalgam of these two fears. Now, everyone has things they are afraid of, some rational and some irrational, and that's okay

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<-bit hyper! too much sugar

[choark]

Whats weird about this sinistar plot is everyones all "OMG They put into light what we didn't know!" but, like, everything we've talked about the last few days has been what we all've said before man. We all knew newbies were often chased off and new people were rare and other stuff... I'm still looking for the revolionsary new information they brought forth

[gc130a]

On the first point, I will stand by my position that they broke a great deal of new ground; they proved that two guys trolling can be just as effective as three, maybe even four "what's happened to this place" threads.

[brainwalker]

I didn't say it was news, I just said they did have some kind of point :P

And, yea. Quitters never prosper.

[choark]

You replied to your post instead of my comment! OH NOES!!

[brainwalker]

Oh, goddamnit, not again! X(

[pdrydia]

"I could, I suppose, take the initiative and attempt to enter into some sort of living arrangement with other local friends of mine, but is it really fair for me to do that knowing that I will only be there for a couple months? Is it really even sensible to move for that length of time, only to move again in the winter/spring? I was really looking forward to getting out of this house, but I am also not a fan of doing irrational things."

I don't exactly see how fair or unfair enters into it, unless you misrepresent your intentions to any parties involved. Sensible depends upon your view of it. Getting out of the house is a very worthwhile goal, you know--it's called independence. A change of scenery is not only a good pick-me-up, but makes plans for the future much more real. That's an incredibly positive, motivating impact on your soul. You're suddenly not in the same living situation you've been in your whole life--you've made your next step forward. A big one

[pdrydia]

Oh, hey! And what's this about Chris and Catie moving up Ohioaways!

Chris better come visit Mike and me first!

[nebulaqueen]

While normally I'd be all over agreeing with him moving, I'd say that it's a good idea for him to stay in this case. Since he's going to be moving again afterwards, living at home until then gives him an opportunity to hoarde more money, which is always good to have when moving.

BUT ON THE OTHER HAND, moving out now does have the advantage of him learning what it's like, while still being close to home. This information could also be handy!

[pdrydia]

Money exists to be spent, and can always be gathered again. I think it's better to invest money in something that will bring about positive changes now, than to save it in hopes of a chance for bringing about positive changes later--meanwhile staying in an environment which may encourage stagnation and unhappiness.

Sometimes, you just have to move forward. You can't secure that your future will be--with unwavering certainty--secure, but you can make decisions that will lead to health and happiness. And, I've found, the more genuine advances you make in those fields, the more opportunity you'll have to move further in that direction.