long distance relationships

[Kiechi]

man, guys always take that too seriously. I started a karate class once and we were just practising blocking moves, and this guy just kept hitting my shins and arms so damn hard, even though we were told to just mime it. Then I remembered an old friend of mine got a front tooth chipped in Taekwondo practice and I decided to get out of there while I was still in one piece.

you're so right. when i had karate i hit people too hard. then i got my ass whooped by a black belt girl.

[vashti]

man, guys always take that too seriously. I started a karate class once and we were just practising blocking moves, and this guy just kept hitting my shins and arms so damn hard, even though we were told to just mime it. Then I remembered an old friend of mine got a front tooth chipped in Taekwondo practice and I decided to get out of there while I was still in one piece.

People who do that are the ones who lack self-control The way to correct it is to hit them hard, and then stop sparring with them.

[Tiay]

I'd much rather do a self defence course. Martial arts are all so.. martial.. too military and warlike. And apparently it doesn't even work that well for defending yourself because in practice everything is just remembering steps and moves, and if someone really jumps you, you'll just have such an adrenaline shock you wont remember half of that anyway. anyways.... *rambling off topic*..

[Kiechi]

Boxing is the best. Thats what I do. Karate is overrated and 9 x out of 10 can't be applied to real life fight.

[Tiay]

oh, I don't like boxing.. at least.. not the type you see on tv..

[vashti]

oh, I don't like boxing.. at least.. not the type you see on tv..

Me neither. It is barbaric. Modern-day gladiator sport.

[Tiay]

you're welcome Meri.

(speaking of barbaric, I was up most of the night working on my portfolio and helping my housemates print all their stuff on my printer, then I ran across town to pick up a book I had spiral bound, and then I ran back cos they did it in the wrong order, ran home, lugged portfolio to college, finished it off, helped classmates finish theirs, ate food, limped home, checked LF... collapsed and slept in my clothes for a few hours...

I think my smell could kill ten men. .. only kidding, Eurasian.. kidding. I'm sure you're manly enough to withstand.

So, i'm off to take a very very long shower. I deserve it.)

[tooxshort]

i love boxing ... it requires a great level of skill too ... it's not just a couple of guys swinging without a purpose ...

Michael knows it's hard to just land a jab!

[Mathias]

I'm still waiting for Tiay's picture.

[Gigabitch]

... and you're probably gonna keep waiting for it...

Okay, here's something that just SUCKS about LDR's:

The other night, I was talking to my bf for a while on the phone, everything was peachy, we had both had busy days and we were just chatting, enjoying each other's company.

Then the tone of the conversation changed dramatically; he got a little lonely and I took it and ran with it, and within three minutes, we were both in agony. I decided to get off the phone and just go to bed because I was miserable, but couldn't sleep, so got on my computer and e-mailed him some wretched rant.

He called back five minutes after getting the e-mail and we both went to bed happier and woke up a little chagrined for acting like spoiled teenagers. We didn't talk yesterday but exchanged a few e-mails and did again this morning. No sulking, and the tone of the messages has been purposefully cheerful on both sides.

And now....

He seems, well, several hundred miles away. That distance is really opening up. I'm somewhat alarmed at how easily I can feel like he's just drifting away from me, and I know he feels this too, occasionally.

I couldn't possibly do this with anyone else. If I had doubts about him, or I was interested in someone else, this would be impossible.

So basically, what I'm saying here is that I totally see Meri's point of view. LDR's are too damn hard, and if I had any choice in the matter I wouldn't be doing it.

[Junket]

It hurts like hell..been there, done that
Never more!

p.s. why are these smileys so ugly? i mean, they're the ugliest i've ever seen...

Do what I do.

And don't use 'em.

[Mathias]

We need new smileys. Zarathu, get on it.

[vashti]

Poor Giga's got the blues.

[Gigabitch]

... eh, it's not so bad. I'm not all soggy about it- he just seems kinda... fictional today. You're far more immediate to me right now, Vash, and i've never even met you.

[Junket]

Poor Giga's got the blues.

Uh-oh.

Emotions are catchy, I'll have to avoid her for a bit.