JANUARY 15, 2008, 6:08 pm
This post is not about Tori's brilliance, Tori's bewitching persona. This is all there, it's all understood and felt by (hopefully) all of us.
With the beginning of a new year I feel that it's time to write about positive changes in our lives. I'm trying to overcome any negativity. And boy there is a lot of that out there and in here (i.e. myself).
A lot of you guys and you seem to know who you are, contribute in making my day. No. My life, and probably yours either, is not about the Internet. I don't find solace in chatting or meeting people via the Internet.
There's hard work, there's a loving family, there's a loving other half, there are local friends.
Yet, every single day i go online looking for many of you just to drop a line. Just to share something new. Just to see what you guys are up to. It's something personal that I love doing. Something I keep for myself.
Maybe the actual thread bringing us together is just the threads in this website. Hopefully not. But even so, as you are passing me by and as "I'm passing you by" (a Tori quote is a sine qua non for a post in this website hehe) we were all able to make one or two days a bit better for some of us.
And if you concur... I say let's keep this going.
It's great.
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Replies for this Blog post
that's a coincidence- I'm just listening to TBK!
*sigh* raz, I simply love reading some of your posts
This time you made a little tear twinkle in my eye and disappear in the same moment- it could be a material proof for your words... Will you believe me if I tell you that I have just the same feelings about this forum as yours? I hope you will!
When I decided to join this forum 2 months ago, I was expecting some fun, possibilities to improve my English and to give vent to my love for Tori Amos, nothing more. Then I met people who became a part of my life- beside hard work at school, my family, dear friends, hot wine (joke!), some passions. Now it's not only about playing games and taking part in interesting discussions, but... it turned into something very special to me. And I'm happy you feel that too
Hugs from gealach
My Gurl, Raz
Raz, I feel much the same way about the forum. I think about people I post with on the forum from different parts of the world and I think how was their day. What were their experiences, what movies have they seen lately, (I'm watching "A Mighty Heart," on DVD tonight with my Mother), what made them laugh that day, even what new dessert have you tried. Nola used to PM me and ask about my writing. I don't know, sometimes I felt like giving it up, the forum, that is. I have strong opinions, but whenever I felt as if I hurt someone or was rude, or flat out wrong, I've always been able to apologize, both on the forum and through PMs. I have been "locked horns" on the forum and met some very genuine souls as a result. Go Figure? I've felt a good deal of virtual 'cold shoulders,' and some disrespect lately from people I felt were good souls. How can you really know someone's heart on the internet? I'm learning that the hard way. Anyways, I was just about to leave the forum again, when MistyLeighToo, came out of the heavens, like some saving Grace. Her PMs have done so much to lift my spirits and she gave me such encouragment with my writing. I feel as though we are connected and though I may never meet her, she has had such a profound influence on my life. Raz, I thought your posts were short, and I felt as though you didn't want to be bothered. At dinner I've sometimes talked with my family about what you have written about Greek Culture. The other night, I called my Girlfriend to the computer, saying "You are not going to believe the painting Raz posted!" Yes, my family knows who Raz is and that you are from Greece. You and others have become part of my life, and I don't know if I can thank some of you guys enough. Finally, Raz you broke my heart and made me cry with that Otis Redding link. Take care and I hope your head feels better. Peace...
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"Last time I checked he came to light the lamp for everyone" Marys of the Seas