View Poll Results: Are you a Night Owl?
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#401
Old 09-06-2015, 05:09 PM

Aw - it was really fun!! Well if you want the set let me know - I was able to get an extra! :D

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Old 09-06-2015, 05:11 PM

I don't even know what the set looks like - I didn't even get on at all while the event was going.
I have a life offline that takes up pretty much most of my time now, and I don't have the time to get on as much as I did before I had my girls.
Honestly events have lost their interest to me. :/ Everyone posts too fast, I Get lost - frustrated and end up getting offline.
They make me not really want to get on.

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Old 09-06-2015, 05:30 PM

Which is completely understandable! :)

I personally enjoyed the event and was able to make time for it when I had some downtime after classes - I'm already looking forward to Halloween's event as it's my favorite time of the year and they always have a great Halloween-themed event! I'm hoping they repeat some of the games they had for this event at the Halloween one.

As for the pace of threads - I think it really depends on what threads you participate in - mine were all pretty mellow and I was able to keep up quite easily - there were a couple I wasn't able to but that was because of my schedule so I just popped in when I could - it was still pretty fun for me though! :D

Also - loving the avi you're doing - Velma's looking great! :D
Where did the bats you used come from?

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Old 09-06-2015, 05:34 PM

Velma - just come visit my hangout thread - hardly anyone is in there - it's nice and slow during events :P

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Old 09-06-2015, 05:34 PM

Yeah, but school is much different than having TWO crazy entergetic children who take up my time. School does take up time, but I'd much rather spend time with my family and girls than stuck on a computer online.

Yeah... Even then, I still get lost as I get pulled off without warning, and don't get back on for days. I have two kiddos once again with sniffles who're not feeling all that great. They're both out with daddy cuddling with him which is why I have so much time to get online... But honestly - I don't have the time to spend online like I did before my girls were born. I'm tired of people expecting me to be on all the time and the more that happens, the longer of breaks and hiatuses I tend to take from being online other than to check my email and to Skype my family over seas.

Email and Skype every so often is all I've had time for, and it helps that the girls love talking to their cousins over seas. :) At least it gives them a way to get to know them, even if we can't get over there often. :)

YES! She's recognizable!
Thanks! Mmmm... good question -- just checked, the item is called Halloween Buddies.

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Maria: I have no energy for events any more and they always seem to come up either when I'm sick of one or both of my girls, or my husband is sick. :/ Or I just want to curl up and hide from the world. I rarely get on anymore due to the insanity of my life that's not attached to a computer. Plus trying to get on with two toddlers who love to pound on the keyboard adds an extra set of challenges in.

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Old 09-06-2015, 05:47 PM

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Yeah, but school is much different than having TWO crazy entergetic children who take up my time. School does take up time, but I'd much rather spend time with my family and girls than stuck on a computer online.

Yeah... Even then, I still get lost as I get pulled off without warning, and don't get back on for days. I have two kiddos once again with sniffles who're not feeling all that great. They're both out with daddy cuddling with him which is why I have so much time to get online... But honestly - I don't have the time to spend online like I did before my girls were born. I'm tired of people expecting me to be on all the time and the more that happens, the longer of breaks and hiatuses I tend to take from being online other than to check my email and to Skype my family over seas.

Email and Skype every so often is all I've had time for, and it helps that the girls love talking to their cousins over seas. :) At least it gives them a way to get to know them, even if we can't get over there often. :)

YES! She's recognizable!
Thanks! Mmmm... good question -- just checked, the item is called Halloween Buddies

I'm actually in Nursing school so I'm in class or clinical from 9am-10pm nearly every day, and when I'm not in class I'm working on homework and in open lab practicing my skills during those times, and so I barely get to spend any time with my family xD; So it's actually quite time consuming to be honest! But no, I don't have kiddos though - I have spent weeks with my cousin's kids and I have experienced the time commitment though - so that's why I can completely understand the time commitment! :)

For me that's why I'm not having kids until after I've started my career because I just don't have time to devote to kids - it's either school or kids and I'm only 23 so I'm doing school while I still can! This program really takes a lot out of you, and my previous degree did as well but in a different way!

Oh no! I hope they feel better soon! It's never fun when the kiddos are sick - especially if it keeps going back and forth from one to the other - I've dealt with that one before - it's not the happiest of times!

I don't think that you should feel pressured by other people to be online - you have the time that you have and that's all there is to it - I'm sure people understand! :)

Skype is definitely great for being able to communicate face to face with family you aren't able to see all that often! It allows you to stay in touch, watch the kiddos grow, and keep a fresh face in your mind so you don't forget them!

Ohh! I didn't know the bats were in that - I'll have to go check out what else is in there lol!


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Side note Maria-Minamino:: Do you know where/when the avi contest results are going to be posted? I'm totally lost with the new organization of threads as to where they'll go - it could just be me but I can't find Community Discussion anymore (at least I think that was the title of the forum where that stuff used to be posted?)

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Old 09-06-2015, 05:53 PM

Yeah, but at least you get a break from it when you go home - with kids, it's 24/7/365... and when they're sick, like they both are sick like they are currently. And I'd much rather spend time with them... than sit on the computer for hours talking to people who don't really know me.
I know that school can be time consuming. When my twin was still alive and we were living together, the only reason I saw him, was because we lived in the same apartment, but most days it was just in passing. :/ So I totally understand how time consuming school can be. (Plus I didn't see him often because he also spent a lot of time with his boyfriend... so even when I was home, he wasn't always home. haha!)

I had my kids later than most my age. I'm almost 30 (my husband just turned 31) and we have a 4 year old and an almost 16 month old.
It's not going back and forth, both are sick at the same time, then it usually goes to Alex and then to me. I'm doing ALL I can to not get sick this time around.

I feel like sometimes people don't understand - even if they say they do. And it mentally pushes me away as I don't wanna be around people who don't really understand, even if they say they do.

Yeah, my mum's from England so all her family is over there so it's given my kids a way to get to know my cousins, and their cousins, without having to spend tons of money to fly all of us over there. Not the same as being in person but it works.

Pumpkins, Bats, Ghosts.

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#408
Old 09-06-2015, 05:58 PM

@Livi - I just realized I called you Velma XD OOPS>...your avatar is very convincing LOL

@Emma - it will be in the forum titled "The Meneverse." That is what community discussion was renamed to. :)

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Old 09-06-2015, 06:00 PM

Maria: Haha! Yes! ;) That's ok though! :) I knew you were talking to me. I'm getting used to the change - I decided I had been the other avatar for too long. A drastic change was needed while I actually had a tiny bit of time to get on without worrying about being pulled off. Well - I know it's always a possibility, but with my girls not feeling as good as they do - they're demanding but since daddy is home as it's Sunday, they're glommed onto him instead of me. :)

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Old 09-06-2015, 06:08 PM

@Livi: I don't think it's fair to judge someone and say they don't understand even if they say they do - they may not be in the same period of life as you are, but that doesn't mean they don't understand or can't imagine how time consuming it must be based on other things they've dealt with in their life. I mean, no one is going to 100% understand what another person is going through because they aren't going through that exact same thing because that's not their life - but in our own way we go through similar experiences that allows to understand in our own way. Saying that someone can't relate just because they haven't gone through the exact same thing isn't fair to the person you're talking to, especially when they say they understand you're circumstances but you don't agree that they do. :/

Agreed! It'd be really expensive to try and fly back and forth so Skype is a really great way to do the same thing but on a cheaper level because you don't have to physically go anywhere - and if I remember correctly Skype can be downloaded to phones and tablets so you can even chat with them on the go - like, at the beach or at a park - so it's not always just an in-home experience

Ohh! I'll definitely have to check it out then!

@Maria: Ohhh! Perfect - thanks hun! I was totally lost on where to go! xD;

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Old 09-06-2015, 06:13 PM

Emma: Just saying, from my experiences, that is how I feel. This is just how I feel based on what I experience... Sorry if how I feel isn't fair, but just saying from my life's experience, it seems to be that way. Yes everyone is different. I agree there, but people who make me feel bad about not getting on as much because I choose to spend time with my family and do offline things as much... Also people who tell me that I need to stop being so sad about my twin's passing as it happened so long ago... just because apparently how I choose to grieve they see is wrong. (not to do anything with being online, but that also upsets me too..just because everyone grieves differently doesn't mean that my way of grieving is wrong...)
Sorry, I'll just shut up. Forget I said anything.

We don't have the money to go as often as we'd like. We don't have the money to use data that freely so we only use it on our computers at home when we're on the internet. We have money but not money for unlimited data.

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Old 09-06-2015, 06:24 PM

I agree - people shouldn't make you feel as if you don't have a right to prioritize how you do, life your life the way you do, or even grieve the way that you do. That is entirely your right and to suggest otherwise isn't fair behavior either. In those instances, I can understand you feeling as if they aren't getting it because they are saying things to make you feel bad. However, what I was saying is that you shouldn't feel that everyone who says they understand doesn't actually understand and just write them off either! You'll miss out on some great people that way! :)

Ahh - I use Straight Talk so I only pay $45 for unlimited everything! It really comes in handy because where I live we don't have a big Wifi area lol So I'm constantly having to use data! But I rarely use the 5g of high-speed data Straight Talk gives each month - it's pretty handy! I don't text or call that much, so most plans just don't work for me because they focus heavily on calling and texting - so with my case the unlimited works perfect because that way I have the unlimited data, which I would have to pay additionally for anyways because I'd go through it quickly!

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Old 09-06-2015, 06:33 PM

That's what pisses me off - when people think I need to be on instead of putting my kids first. That's what I meant. My kids will ALWAYS come first no matter what. And the making me feel bad because I chose them over getting online upsets me and makes me not want to sign on as often as I could even if I did have more time.
I AM NOT SAYING THAT THEY NEED TO UNDERSTAND MY LIFE Because my life is too complicated for people to understand anyways and everyone's life is different... I KNOW THAT (and you assuming that's what I mean hurts...)... just to understand that I do not put my online life BEFORE my kids and husband and my family. They always come first... -.- Please do not assume I mean one thing instead of another... because that pisses me off. I'm not a fan of people who assume things without making sure that's what the other person means first. Sorry if this is upsetting or something that you don't want to hear, but honestly people who assume before totally getting to know the whole story... makes me just want to run the other way and not come back.

Even if we didn't live in a place with good internet... I'm still not a fan of using a ton of data. We don't have a ton of money, we have enough to get by - so getting massive data plans - with multiple phones isn't an option for us.

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Old 09-06-2015, 06:44 PM

I'm sorry you feel that way and that it came off that way to you, but I think the way that you phrased things gave off one meaning when you intended another. I responded based on how I was perceiving what you said. :/ It wasn't said to create an argument or create a fight, I was just responding based on how I was perceiving what you were saying. And if it wasn't perceived correctly, then I will apologize for not perceiving it how you intended. Honestly I also feel that you made some assumptions about my circumstances/what I was saying as well based on how you phrased things, but to me personally, it doesn't effect me that much because in the end it's not a huge deal. Basically what I'm saying is, there's no need for a negative situation to occur and I apologize if you felt it was turning into one. It wasn't intended!

Totally understandable! I just have my phone to worry about so for me it's more economic - it would definitely be harder with multiple $45 a month plans though!!

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Old 09-06-2015, 06:46 PM

Yeah, but to assume that's what I meant instead of asking what I meant really turns me off...
And what do you expect when all I see/read is you assuming things about me that are not true - at all.
Sorry, I need to leave because I'm getting really upset plus Sophia needs me... I am not sure if or when I will be back.

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Old 09-06-2015, 06:52 PM

Well I apologize that everything I have said has been taken the wrong way and perceived differently by you. Not sure why it has, but at this point there is nothing I can do to change that and I'm not really sure what else to say because obviously there is a misunderstanding present that isn't necessary. But, if you don't feel that you wish to chat anymore then that is certainly your right and your choice! Anyways, I hope your kiddos feel better soon. If I see you around I see you around, if I don't then it was fun chatting with you. :)

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Old 09-09-2015, 06:58 PM



I see two kinds of posters that happen, and most fall in between, but the extremes are far from rare.
/I'm an in-betweener myself
/but I am partial to an extreme

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Old 09-09-2015, 07:35 PM

Lol! I think it was just a case of things being misinterpreted because I still have no idea what the heck transpired to create a negative situation! At a total loss lol

But anyways! What're you up to Amane? :P

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Old 09-09-2015, 09:09 PM

*smiles* First extreme, the creators of seemingly unrelated posts that are never serious-toned. Not much for talk about real life. They probably have their own things going on, but they prefer not to spill about it. Fun only. Usually make one post, perhaps in joke-punchline or poem format, and then leave for a while. If they do stay, their first post invites others to join in on an outbreak of humorous havoc. I hardly ever see these guys around anymore.
Second extreme, the writers of frequently lengthy posts of serious tone about real life events. Give the most hellos, goodbyes, advice, and well wishes. Surprisingly very quick posters. Not receptive to first extreme-type posts. It's not their kind of energy. At the heart of this extreme, what others accept as a light joke or politely disagreeing comment is unsettling for them. In those situations, others rush to comfort them and only make it worse. They eventually are so bothered they say they need to leave and improve their mood.

Now that I write it out… I'm closer to the first extreme than I thought. I used to try to blend in with people closer to the second one when they came around. I wanted to get on their good side because woot, new friends, but, well… the things I'd end up in conversations about?
So not me. I show up in my glowsticks or hippie garb or whatever else I feel like wearing at the moment, and y'take me or y'leave me. And someone's going to come at me for sharing the above observation and say I'm starting stuff. I know it.

Someone's been reading too many personality type analyses. But it's true.
/I don't mean to imply MBTI with "personality type"
/MBTI isn't interesting to me OTL
/I like numerology and astrology!

As for what I'm up to, I have time to type this out while I wait on game characters in the middle of AFK business.

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Old 09-10-2015, 12:34 AM

Lol! That was an oddly serious post Amane! I like it! :)

What you said makes a lot of sense though - and I don't think you're starting stuff at all lol We all have a right to our own observations! I've personally never noticed stuff like that - but then again I've never looked or paid attention either! It was for sure an interesting read though that makes you kind of sit and think "Huh... Never thought of that!"

Ahh! New characters you've created? Or waiting on other people's characters to show up?

I'm currently jamming to Little Bit of You by Chase Bryant - heard it on the radio tonight while grabbing dinner and I'm obsessed - sooo good! My Mom was also amazing and bought me a case for my laptop/tablet and it's an antique map styled one - and she also surprised me with the SH Figuarts Tuxedo Mask I've been wanting!! :D So I'm a happy little camper right now after a long day of work and classes lol!

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Old 09-10-2015, 03:36 AM

Yes, if you're lucky, you'll catch a glimpse at the rare confident and analytical Amane. And then she'll disappear back into the depths of the woods.

Nope. I'm leveling old characters I was too lazy to level. Whoops. I get caught up in social when I game, too.

I've been jamming to the same handful of K-pop songs for months now. They're that good, 'ey yo.

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Old 09-10-2015, 04:36 PM

Lol! Does she burst into song when she goes Into the Woods? ;D
(And yes, that TOTALLY was a Disney reference I just threw in there xD)

Haha! It's okay - leveling is the LAST thing I do when I game - I hate it lol It's probably why I can't finish FFX-2 though...

I generally listen to the same set of songs too lol Lately I've been listening to Stockholm Syndrome by One Direction - don't know why but I love that song! It just has a great beat lol
I did just recently find all of my Japanese music though and I've added a bunch to my collection recently - I literally just can't find my iPod and I think someone stole it from our hotel room and I just didn't realize it because it's been missing for awhile - I'm still a little hopeful that it'll show up in my room - but doubtful :(

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Old 09-10-2015, 10:38 PM

No, she recites Shakespearian poetry because she's all refined and cultured and educated and stuff.

It's only on online games that I slack on leveling because I can chat instead.

Just when I think one year is the best K-pop year, next year happens.

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Old 09-11-2015, 08:15 PM

Haha! Well that would be fun too! :D

I've honestly never played an online game with chatting other than Toontown back in the day so I have no experience with that lol! And with Toontown I was always doing buildings and HQs so I always leveled up while I chatted

Bwahaha - that definitely does happen! I know how you feel!

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Old 09-11-2015, 08:26 PM

I usually end up playing alone on online games 'cause everybody wants to do PvP and guild stuff. I just wanna explore the pretty maps and pretend stuff. When I've got friends, though, I'm bored when I can't talk to them.

 


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