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Quirky
Your wonderful just the way you are..I enjoy reading you..
posted by
Offy
on May 22, 2005 at 3:28 AM
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Ca88,
thanks, I feel the same about you!
posted by
Julia.
on May 21, 2005 at 11:50 AM
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Justsouno,
Yes, that's true...in business matters you must keep your neuroses close to your vest, or you won't have work for long.
posted by
Julia.
on May 21, 2005 at 11:49 AM
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Quirky, you are who you are and I like the you that is here!
posted by
Ca88andra
on May 21, 2005 at 5:04 AM
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Quirky you are so totally correct. I lived those two lives all my business
career. Once I retired I am me it is such a relief. I felt once I had recreated myself until the recycling plant would not take me. But when in business you either have to hack it and keep your counsel close to your chest or you have more junk than business.
posted by
Justi
on May 20, 2005 at 10:00 PM
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jollyjeff,
Yes indeed...it does!!
posted by
Julia.
on May 20, 2005 at 2:59 PM
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chris,
I don't know...am I alright? Sometimes I think so, but then other days I have my doubts!
posted by
Julia.
on May 20, 2005 at 2:58 PM
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Elan,
I guess it's impossible to go thrugh life without picking up a few dark secrets.
posted by
Julia.
on May 20, 2005 at 2:56 PM
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wiley,
Once again, you prove why you are known as the sweetest man on Blogit, possibly even in the entire world.
posted by
Julia.
on May 20, 2005 at 2:55 PM
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Hiding things
just makes someone even more fucked up
posted by
jollyjeff
on May 20, 2005 at 2:30 PM
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Quirkyalone
Why hide it indeed? Whatever anyone does is not a reflection on you as an individual. You're alright mate, in't ya.
posted by
chris2303
on May 20, 2005 at 6:02 AM
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True!
All of us do have our 'dark secrets'.. and factually, mostly hidden, or known to very few!
posted by
Elan27
on May 19, 2005 at 10:21 PM
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Quirky
I never thought of you as anything but a lovely lady, talented writer, and I knew you had a torn heart as do I.
For sharing yourself here, your life, I love you and salute your courage. And I bless you for halving your problems by sharing them with a friend luv.
posted by
WileyJohn
on May 19, 2005 at 9:41 PM
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zenristance,
Yes, it's much easier when you don't have to look them in the eye.
posted by
Julia.
on May 19, 2005 at 7:17 PM
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MayB,
True...the anesthetizing of our world began quite some time ago I'm afraid.
posted by
Julia.
on May 19, 2005 at 7:16 PM
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Jemmie,
Thanks for reading it!
posted by
Julia.
on May 19, 2005 at 7:15 PM
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It's often much easier to be an honest anonymous than to be anything else. When there are no built expectations or preconceptions - and usually no reaction beyond a few words on-screen, one is usually apt to be more honest and open.
It's why confessionals had the wall with the screen between the confessor and the priest... and why executioners wear hoods. It's a matter of how far you want to go and how far you can let yourself, and anonymously is easier.
posted by
zenresistance
on May 19, 2005 at 6:56 PM
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Amen Quirky!
Excellent post!
posted by
Jemmie211
on May 19, 2005 at 2:59 PM
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Temple,
I wouldn't trust those types either. I think it's impossible not to pick up some baggage along this journey we call life.
posted by
Julia.
on May 19, 2005 at 1:42 PM
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The worst indictment on life today is that so little leaves us in stunned silence.
posted by
Azur
on May 19, 2005 at 1:41 PM
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Talion,
Yes, I generally don't post things that involve my friends and family...and if my brother were alive I probably wouldn't be writing about him.
posted by
Julia.
on May 19, 2005 at 1:40 PM
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ginnie,
Yes, it's a personal choice we all make, to reveal or not to reveal, and to what level.
posted by
Julia.
on May 19, 2005 at 1:37 PM
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Ariala,
So you're saying they'd run away screaming because you bored them nearly to death? P-shaw!
posted by
Julia.
on May 19, 2005 at 1:32 PM
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You're among friends and fucked up persons. :)
Hell, how does any living, breathing person get through this life without something doing damage? Unless they have no soul, no feelings, and then that itself is the damage. I don't pretend to understand what that feels like, but, I do know what it feels like to show the world one face, and save the real one for my journal, and now here, I guess...a special few. I wouldn't trust a person who says they have no damage, no baggage.
posted by
Temple
on May 19, 2005 at 1:13 PM
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Quirky, what I mean by it is that I'm a total bore...not whore!
posted by
Ariala
on May 19, 2005 at 1:13 PM
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Merry,
I understand, believe me. I lived like that for decades...
posted by
Julia.
on May 19, 2005 at 1:04 PM
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Ariala,
You have said that before, (about you) but I just don't believe it for a second.
posted by
Julia.
on May 19, 2005 at 1:03 PM
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Quirkyalone
I'm honest in everything I post here, but there are some subjects that will never be discussed. Not because I have cold dark secrets to hide, but because there are instances where my life is intricately intertwined with others'. I can't accurately tell the story without mentioned them. I have made the decision to tell things about myself here, but they have not. Whether it's a friend or enemy, or even if it's the "truth," I don't have the right to air some things. No, I'm not afraid of some law suit, but if the shoe was on the other foot, I would not like someone posting less than flattering things on the internet about me, even if it's to a bunch of strangers.
posted by
Talion
on May 19, 2005 at 12:02 PM
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Quirky...
...I guess not everyone is comfortable revealing the pain and scars in their lives..and I'm sure everyone has them to one degree or another. Some find writing about them a form of catharsis..others would prefer to keep them to themselves while others aren't even aware or have an understanding of their demons. Sometimes I think I reveal too much about my life..it's a risk but I think it's all in one's comfort level...I've deleted stuff when I've re-read and felt I was saying 'too' much. If you are comfortable with revealing parts of you and your life then we should be here to read and support.
posted by
ginnieb
on May 19, 2005 at 11:34 AM
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Quirky,
Yes we are all fucked up... I suspect that I reveal more of my real character here than other places, but there are still things that are painful enough that I don't even want to see them, let alone show them to others.
posted by
MerryAnne
on May 19, 2005 at 11:22 AM
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If people knew the real me, they'd run for their lives!
Seriously, it takes a brave person to open up and be honest...
posted by
Ariala
on May 19, 2005 at 11:13 AM
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