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Rebecca Morris2 Rebecca Morris2 Member
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joined Dec 2009
#41 ·
mistyseal11 said:- Facebook? Nope, not happening
- MSN? Forget about it
- Cell phone? No way
- An old friend... honestly, they’re just as socially stuck in neutral as I am.
It's probably best if things stay exactly how they are on my own terms, just staying put at home
- Out of my entire extended family, there's only one other person actually in my age group, and even then, they aren't even living in the same part of the country
- I'm an only child, so that's that
- I'm headed off to college, but let's be real, that's just a bubble—it doesn't mean I'm actually meeting people outside of campus life

- Just make a Facebook account, man. Add those old friends you lost touch with or people you met briefly but want to actually hang out with—then just grab a coffee.
- And seriously, how do you live without a phone? You gotta get one, it’s basically essential, not even for being social, just for life in general.
- Maybe you aren't reaching out enough? Besides, you could always just head over to his place and have a movie marathon or something, simple as that.
- Ugh, and yeah, leaning on family should be your absolute last resort.
- Oh man, I'm in the same boat, it's pretty awkward :S
- How can you even be sure there isn't a crew waiting for you outside that building? Give people a chance, who knows, maybe they're just a little different from what you expect.

So, like, you might wanna ask yourself why you ended up in this spot in the first place?
brighttiger41 brighttiger41 Active Member
52 messages
joined Nov 2008
#42 ·
mistyseal11 said:Man, I don't have any friends. I’ve got nobody to talk to, nobody to vent to 🙂 which is why you guys are here—my digital buddies from the computer
who basically assume I'm looking to cause trouble when I haven't even thought about it, let alone intended to 😢 screw you guys

Just try putting some effort into it, for crying out loud. 😁

Look, I wouldn't normally put it quite like this, but I stand by it. I really do. This whole situation gets under my skin so much that just thinking about it right now makes me want to grab a lasso, throw it around someone's neck, and drag them straight down to the basement 🤣

Everything I just said isn't directed at you specifically; I'm just speaking generally. How many times have I seen those older people on the news or on CNN, or maybe you've seen them too, acting like they should just be tossed aside? It’s infuriating. Seriously, how can people be like that? Ugh, it just drives me crazy. 😠
mistyseal11 mistyseal11 RegularOP
250 messages
joined Aug 2007
#43 ·
Rebecca Morris2 said:- Just make a Facebook account, man. Add those old friends you lost touch with or people you met briefly but want to actually hang out with—then just grab a coffee.
- And seriously, how do you live without a phone? You gotta get one, it’s basically essential, not even for being social, just for life in general.
- Maybe you aren't reaching out enough? Besides, you could always just head over to his place and have a movie marathon or something, simple as that.
- Ugh, and yeah, leaning on family should be your absolute last resort.
- Oh man, I'm in the same boat, it's pretty awkward :S
- How can you even be sure there isn't a crew waiting for you outside that building? Give people a chance, who knows, maybe they're just a little different from what you expect.

So, like, you might wanna ask yourself why you ended up in this spot in the first place?

I’m really not feeling this whole data storage thing, honestly. It just sits wrong with me.
Man, I am seriously losing my mind over all these global conspiracies lately... everything just feels so shady.

Rebecca Morris2 said:- Just make a Facebook account, man. Add those old friends you lost touch with or people you met briefly but want to actually hang out with—then just grab a coffee.
- And seriously, how do you live without a phone? You gotta get one, it’s basically essential, not even for being social, just for life in general.
- Maybe you aren't reaching out enough? Besides, you could always just head over to his place and have a movie marathon or something, simple as that.
- Ugh, and yeah, leaning on family should be your absolute last resort.
- Oh man, I'm in the same boat, it's pretty awkward :S
- How can you even be sure there isn't a crew waiting for you outside that building? Give people a chance, who knows, maybe they're just a little different from what you expect.

So, like, you might wanna ask yourself why you ended up in this spot in the first place?

So, if you’re looking at the whole picture, what kind of phone should I actually get?
Who the hell is calling me or blowing up my phone with these messages?
Who am I even supposed to be reaching out to here? Like, who am I actually meant to be talking to or messaging? Seriously, who is the go-to person for this? 🙂

Rebecca Morris2 said:- Just make a Facebook account, man. Add those old friends you lost touch with or people you met briefly but want to actually hang out with—then just grab a coffee.
- And seriously, how do you live without a phone? You gotta get one, it’s basically essential, not even for being social, just for life in general.
- Maybe you aren't reaching out enough? Besides, you could always just head over to his place and have a movie marathon or something, simple as that.
- Ugh, and yeah, leaning on family should be your absolute last resort.
- Oh man, I'm in the same boat, it's pretty awkward :S
- How can you even be sure there isn't a crew waiting for you outside that building? Give people a chance, who knows, maybe they're just a little different from what you expect.

So, like, you might wanna ask yourself why you ended up in this spot in the first place?

The old folks are just hanging out at home all day every day now that they're retired, and honestly, they basically just live in front of the TV watching cable all day long.
I don't know, man... should I just throw myself out there and try to get close to people? I'm honestly not so sure about it.
Man, when you’ve got two successful sisters and a brother who’s already hitched, things get absolutely wild once everyone shows up at the house—it’s pure chaos, I love it! He’s definitely not lonely by any means, but he just sits there totally motionless like he’s stuck in neutral.

Rebecca Morris2 said:- Just make a Facebook account, man. Add those old friends you lost touch with or people you met briefly but want to actually hang out with—then just grab a coffee.
- And seriously, how do you live without a phone? You gotta get one, it’s basically essential, not even for being social, just for life in general.
- Maybe you aren't reaching out enough? Besides, you could always just head over to his place and have a movie marathon or something, simple as that.
- Ugh, and yeah, leaning on family should be your absolute last resort.
- Oh man, I'm in the same boat, it's pretty awkward :S
- How can you even be sure there isn't a crew waiting for you outside that building? Give people a chance, who knows, maybe they're just a little different from what you expect.

So, like, you might wanna ask yourself why you ended up in this spot in the first place?

Most of them aren't even from New York.

I mean, I’d honestly be down to hit up a spot somewhere, but driving all the way out to a place like Phoenix just for a cup of coffee feels totally unrealistic, you know?

Rebecca Morris2 said:- Just make a Facebook account, man. Add those old friends you lost touch with or people you met briefly but want to actually hang out with—then just grab a coffee.
- And seriously, how do you live without a phone? You gotta get one, it’s basically essential, not even for being social, just for life in general.
- Maybe you aren't reaching out enough? Besides, you could always just head over to his place and have a movie marathon or something, simple as that.
- Ugh, and yeah, leaning on family should be your absolute last resort.
- Oh man, I'm in the same boat, it's pretty awkward :S
- How can you even be sure there isn't a crew waiting for you outside that building? Give people a chance, who knows, maybe they're just a little different from what you expect.

So, like, you might wanna ask yourself why you ended up in this spot in the first place?

but I honestly don't know
mistyseal11 mistyseal11 RegularOP
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joined Aug 2007
#44 ·
brighttiger41 said:Just try putting some effort into it, for crying out loud. 😁

Look, I wouldn't normally put it quite like this, but I stand by it. I really do. This whole situation gets under my skin so much that just thinking about it right now makes me want to grab a lasso, throw it around someone's neck, and drag them straight down to the basement 🤣

Everything I just said isn't directed at you specifically; I'm just speaking generally. How many times have I seen those older people on the news or on CNN, or maybe you've seen them too, acting like they should just be tossed aside? It’s infuriating. Seriously, how can people be like that? Ugh, it just drives me crazy. 😠

I totally get where you're coming from.
But have you actually ever seen someone act or talk like that in real life?

Like, what, am I supposed to just fall head over heels for "your" car? 😁

If it belonged to some random person—doesn't matter if you own a ride or not—they would absolutely lose their mind on you... they'd make your entire life a living hell for even suggesting it...
.. that I'd go out and wreck their BlackRock-tier Mercedes.

It’s just the same old story, over and over. 🙂
Elizabeth Bishop4 Elizabeth Bishop4 Member
16 messages
joined Jan 2009
#45 ·
I mean, why don't you just sit down and have a heart-to-heart with your mom and dad?

Mom always has that way of being the most loving one in the bunch, so maybe try making an effort to get a little closer to the rest of the family too.

Gosh, I don't know, kiddo...😁
Tyler Myers5 Tyler Myers5 Member
29 messages
joined Jan 2010
#46 ·
mistyseal11 said:I’m really not feeling this whole data storage thing, honestly. It just sits wrong with me.
Man, I am seriously losing my mind over all these global conspiracies lately... everything just feels so shady.

So, if you’re looking at the whole picture, what kind of phone should I actually get?
Who the hell is calling me or blowing up my phone with these messages?
Who am I even supposed to be reaching out to here? Like, who am I actually meant to be talking to or messaging? Seriously, who is the go-to person for this? 🙂

The old folks are just hanging out at home all day every day now that they're retired, and honestly, they basically just live in front of the TV watching cable all day long.
I don't know, man... should I just throw myself out there and try to get close to people? I'm honestly not so sure about it.
Man, when you’ve got two successful sisters and a brother who’s already hitched, things get absolutely wild once everyone shows up at the house—it’s pure chaos, I love it! He’s definitely not lonely by any means, but he just sits there totally motionless like he’s stuck in neutral.

Most of them aren't even from New York.

I mean, I’d honestly be down to hit up a spot somewhere, but driving all the way out to a place like Phoenix just for a cup of coffee feels totally unrealistic, you know?

but I honestly don't know

Another one. 😁

Quavo:
When you actually take a step back and look at the current landscape—and I mean really weigh the options—which phone am I actually going to end up with?
I wonder—who exactly is calling me or sending these messages?
Who am I even supposed to be reaching out to—or better yet, who should I be corresponding with? I mean, who is actually available here? 🙂
Perhaps someone might actually bother to call you.
If you have him. 🙂
How does one even go about using a fax machine without being forced to leave a mobile number? It seems like a bit much—I guess they're just looking for more ways to track us these days. The enrollment forms—if you can even call them that—are finally being processed. I suppose we'll just have to wait and see how the registration settles. Every year—or perhaps just a set number of times—it seems we find ourselves back at this same point. 😕

Quavo:
The elderly couple is home all day—retired, I suppose—and they spend most of their time just sitting there watching cable.
Should I just move in with people? — I’m really not sure about that one.
Well, when you have two successful sisters and a married brother all heading to the same place—it’s bound to be absolute chaos. He isn't lonely by any means, I suppose. It's just that he tends to be... rather inert.
Perhaps you should try finding people who aren't quite so... stagnant—to start with. 😁

Quavo:
Most of them aren't even from New York—I guess.
Well, you've got that woman of yours, I suppose.
I really don't need you to start nitpicking my posts right now—it’s probably best if we just move on. 🙂

Quavo:
I might even consider making the trip to see someone—though I suppose driving all the way to a place like St. Louis just for a cup of coffee feels a bit unrealistic, doesn't it?
So, what have you been up to during this time of year—you know, while classes are still in session? 🤷

Quavo:
But then again, I suppose I don't really know.
I suppose you’re trying to get under my skin—or perhaps you feel I am attempting to mess with your head. I guess it's a possibility. 😁
brighttiger41 brighttiger41 Active Member
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joined Nov 2008
#47 ·
mistyseal11 said:I totally get where you're coming from.
But have you actually ever seen someone act or talk like that in real life?

Like, what, am I supposed to just fall head over heels for "your" car? 😁

If it belonged to some random person—doesn't matter if you own a ride or not—they would absolutely lose their mind on you... they'd make your entire life a living hell for even suggesting it...
.. that I'd go out and wreck their BlackRock-tier Mercedes.

It’s just the same old story, over and over. 🙂

I actually did once, maybe six or seven years ago out in the countryside... It was an older guy, but man, he really went for it. 🤷

Fall for my car? Please. They’d probably drag your parents into it just to make them pay for the repairs. 😬

And if it’s someone else's? They’d swear up and down they never heard a single word from me. 🤣
mistyseal11 mistyseal11 RegularOP
250 messages
joined Aug 2007
#48 ·
I mean, I've got my landline right here at home, so even if someone actually tried to call, nobody's ringing anyway...

Tyler Myers5 said:Another one. 😁

Quavo:
When you actually take a step back and look at the current landscape—and I mean really weigh the options—which phone am I actually going to end up with?
I wonder—who exactly is calling me or sending these messages?
Who am I even supposed to be reaching out to—or better yet, who should I be corresponding with? I mean, who is actually available here? 🙂
Perhaps someone might actually bother to call you.
If you have him. 🙂
How does one even go about using a fax machine without being forced to leave a mobile number? It seems like a bit much—I guess they're just looking for more ways to track us these days. The enrollment forms—if you can even call them that—are finally being processed. I suppose we'll just have to wait and see how the registration settles. Every year—or perhaps just a set number of times—it seems we find ourselves back at this same point. 😕

Quavo:
The elderly couple is home all day—retired, I suppose—and they spend most of their time just sitting there watching cable.
Should I just move in with people? — I’m really not sure about that one.
Well, when you have two successful sisters and a married brother all heading to the same place—it’s bound to be absolute chaos. He isn't lonely by any means, I suppose. It's just that he tends to be... rather inert.
Perhaps you should try finding people who aren't quite so... stagnant—to start with. 😁

Quavo:
Most of them aren't even from New York—I guess.
Well, you've got that woman of yours, I suppose.
I really don't need you to start nitpicking my posts right now—it’s probably best if we just move on. 🙂

Quavo:
I might even consider making the trip to see someone—though I suppose driving all the way to a place like St. Louis just for a cup of coffee feels a bit unrealistic, doesn't it?
So, what have you been up to during this time of year—you know, while classes are still in session? 🤷

Quavo:
But then again, I suppose I don't really know.
I suppose you’re trying to get under my skin—or perhaps you feel I am attempting to mess with your head. I guess it's a possibility. 😁

we're all just applying through the online student portal🙂

Tyler Myers5 said:Another one. 😁

Quavo:
When you actually take a step back and look at the current landscape—and I mean really weigh the options—which phone am I actually going to end up with?
I wonder—who exactly is calling me or sending these messages?
Who am I even supposed to be reaching out to—or better yet, who should I be corresponding with? I mean, who is actually available here? 🙂
Perhaps someone might actually bother to call you.
If you have him. 🙂
How does one even go about using a fax machine without being forced to leave a mobile number? It seems like a bit much—I guess they're just looking for more ways to track us these days. The enrollment forms—if you can even call them that—are finally being processed. I suppose we'll just have to wait and see how the registration settles. Every year—or perhaps just a set number of times—it seems we find ourselves back at this same point. 😕

Quavo:
The elderly couple is home all day—retired, I suppose—and they spend most of their time just sitting there watching cable.
Should I just move in with people? — I’m really not sure about that one.
Well, when you have two successful sisters and a married brother all heading to the same place—it’s bound to be absolute chaos. He isn't lonely by any means, I suppose. It's just that he tends to be... rather inert.
Perhaps you should try finding people who aren't quite so... stagnant—to start with. 😁

Quavo:
Most of them aren't even from New York—I guess.
Well, you've got that woman of yours, I suppose.
I really don't need you to start nitpicking my posts right now—it’s probably best if we just move on. 🙂

Quavo:
I might even consider making the trip to see someone—though I suppose driving all the way to a place like St. Louis just for a cup of coffee feels a bit unrealistic, doesn't it?
So, what have you been up to during this time of year—you know, while classes are still in session? 🤷

Quavo:
But then again, I suppose I don't really know.
I suppose you’re trying to get under my skin—or perhaps you feel I am attempting to mess with your head. I guess it's a possibility. 😁

"find" is basically the theme of this entire thread, honestly🙂

Tyler Myers5 said:Another one. 😁

Quavo:
When you actually take a step back and look at the current landscape—and I mean really weigh the options—which phone am I actually going to end up with?
I wonder—who exactly is calling me or sending these messages?
Who am I even supposed to be reaching out to—or better yet, who should I be corresponding with? I mean, who is actually available here? 🙂
Perhaps someone might actually bother to call you.
If you have him. 🙂
How does one even go about using a fax machine without being forced to leave a mobile number? It seems like a bit much—I guess they're just looking for more ways to track us these days. The enrollment forms—if you can even call them that—are finally being processed. I suppose we'll just have to wait and see how the registration settles. Every year—or perhaps just a set number of times—it seems we find ourselves back at this same point. 😕

Quavo:
The elderly couple is home all day—retired, I suppose—and they spend most of their time just sitting there watching cable.
Should I just move in with people? — I’m really not sure about that one.
Well, when you have two successful sisters and a married brother all heading to the same place—it’s bound to be absolute chaos. He isn't lonely by any means, I suppose. It's just that he tends to be... rather inert.
Perhaps you should try finding people who aren't quite so... stagnant—to start with. 😁

Quavo:
Most of them aren't even from New York—I guess.
Well, you've got that woman of yours, I suppose.
I really don't need you to start nitpicking my posts right now—it’s probably best if we just move on. 🙂

Quavo:
I might even consider making the trip to see someone—though I suppose driving all the way to a place like St. Louis just for a cup of coffee feels a bit unrealistic, doesn't it?
So, what have you been up to during this time of year—you know, while classes are still in session? 🤷

Quavo:
But then again, I suppose I don't really know.
I suppose you’re trying to get under my skin—or perhaps you feel I am attempting to mess with your head. I guess it's a possibility. 😁

isss, what female?

Tyler Myers5 said:Another one. 😁

Quavo:
When you actually take a step back and look at the current landscape—and I mean really weigh the options—which phone am I actually going to end up with?
I wonder—who exactly is calling me or sending these messages?
Who am I even supposed to be reaching out to—or better yet, who should I be corresponding with? I mean, who is actually available here? 🙂
Perhaps someone might actually bother to call you.
If you have him. 🙂
How does one even go about using a fax machine without being forced to leave a mobile number? It seems like a bit much—I guess they're just looking for more ways to track us these days. The enrollment forms—if you can even call them that—are finally being processed. I suppose we'll just have to wait and see how the registration settles. Every year—or perhaps just a set number of times—it seems we find ourselves back at this same point. 😕

Quavo:
The elderly couple is home all day—retired, I suppose—and they spend most of their time just sitting there watching cable.
Should I just move in with people? — I’m really not sure about that one.
Well, when you have two successful sisters and a married brother all heading to the same place—it’s bound to be absolute chaos. He isn't lonely by any means, I suppose. It's just that he tends to be... rather inert.
Perhaps you should try finding people who aren't quite so... stagnant—to start with. 😁

Quavo:
Most of them aren't even from New York—I guess.
Well, you've got that woman of yours, I suppose.
I really don't need you to start nitpicking my posts right now—it’s probably best if we just move on. 🙂

Quavo:
I might even consider making the trip to see someone—though I suppose driving all the way to a place like St. Louis just for a cup of coffee feels a bit unrealistic, doesn't it?
So, what have you been up to during this time of year—you know, while classes are still in session? 🤷

Quavo:
But then again, I suppose I don't really know.
I suppose you’re trying to get under my skin—or perhaps you feel I am attempting to mess with your head. I guess it's a possibility. 😁

during breaks I’d just head over to the local Starbucks and grab a coffee with people I recognize from passing by but don't actually even know the names of

Tyler Myers5 said:Another one. 😁

Quavo:
When you actually take a step back and look at the current landscape—and I mean really weigh the options—which phone am I actually going to end up with?
I wonder—who exactly is calling me or sending these messages?
Who am I even supposed to be reaching out to—or better yet, who should I be corresponding with? I mean, who is actually available here? 🙂
Perhaps someone might actually bother to call you.
If you have him. 🙂
How does one even go about using a fax machine without being forced to leave a mobile number? It seems like a bit much—I guess they're just looking for more ways to track us these days. The enrollment forms—if you can even call them that—are finally being processed. I suppose we'll just have to wait and see how the registration settles. Every year—or perhaps just a set number of times—it seems we find ourselves back at this same point. 😕

Quavo:
The elderly couple is home all day—retired, I suppose—and they spend most of their time just sitting there watching cable.
Should I just move in with people? — I’m really not sure about that one.
Well, when you have two successful sisters and a married brother all heading to the same place—it’s bound to be absolute chaos. He isn't lonely by any means, I suppose. It's just that he tends to be... rather inert.
Perhaps you should try finding people who aren't quite so... stagnant—to start with. 😁

Quavo:
Most of them aren't even from New York—I guess.
Well, you've got that woman of yours, I suppose.
I really don't need you to start nitpicking my posts right now—it’s probably best if we just move on. 🙂

Quavo:
I might even consider making the trip to see someone—though I suppose driving all the way to a place like St. Louis just for a cup of coffee feels a bit unrealistic, doesn't it?
So, what have you been up to during this time of year—you know, while classes are still in session? 🤷

Quavo:
But then again, I suppose I don't really know.
I suppose you’re trying to get under my skin—or perhaps you feel I am attempting to mess with your head. I guess it's a possibility. 😁

no
Tyler Myers5 Tyler Myers5 Member
29 messages
joined Jan 2010
#49 ·
mistyseal11 said:I mean, I've got my landline right here at home, so even if someone actually tried to call, nobody's ringing anyway...

we're all just applying through the online student portal🙂

"find" is basically the theme of this entire thread, honestly🙂

isss, what female?

during breaks I’d just head over to the local Starbucks and grab a coffee with people I recognize from passing by but don't actually even know the names of

no

And there isn't any paperwork or anything—not even a shred of it. 🤷
I suppose you all are quite lucky. 😁
Quavo:
I suppose I should probably mention that I’ve finally managed to find what we were looking for—though, given my luck, it likely won't stay found for long. It was tucked away quite unexpectedly. I suppose this particular term is the crux of the whole matter—the absolute key to understanding the topic at hand. 🙂
Well, I suppose it comes down to this—whoever is actually looking for it will eventually find it. It’s all a matter of effort, I guess. 😉

Quavo:
Wait—which woman are we talking about?
I suppose I really don't know—this one, anyway.
I suppose I should probably weigh in here—if only to offer a bit of perspective. It seems like everyone is getting quite worked up about this, though I can’t say I entirely follow the logic behind some of these heated arguments. Looking at what brighttiger41 mentioned earlier, I think there might be a slight misunderstanding of how the market actually functions. It isn't quite as straightforward as people seem to believe—not by a long shot. Even if we consider the points raised by Elizabeth Bishop4, I suspect the reality is a bit more nuanced—perhaps even a little more complicated—than that. Maybe it’s just me, but I find the current tone of this discussion a bit much. It feels like we’re jumping to conclusions without really looking at the underlying data—which, as we know, is usually where the real story lies. I guess we’ll just have to wait and see how things unfold.
I suppose you have more life in you than I do. 🙄
Quavo:
During my breaks, I’d usually wander over to a nearby coffee shop—just one of those local spots—to grab a drink. I’d sit there among people I recognize from passing by, though, in truth, I don't even know their names.
Well, perhaps you might have found some clarity if you had simply asked them for their names first—I guess. 🤷
You know—by their very definition, people communicate through dialogue and conversation—they don't exactly reach an understanding via telepathy, I suppose.
I realize this might be news to you, but—if I'm being honest—I suspect there's more to the story than what's currently on the table. 😛

Quavo:
No.
Yes. 😁
mistyseal11 mistyseal11 RegularOP
250 messages
joined Aug 2007
#50 ·
Tyler Myers5 said:And there isn't any paperwork or anything—not even a shred of it. 🤷
I suppose you all are quite lucky. 😁
Quavo:
I suppose I should probably mention that I’ve finally managed to find what we were looking for—though, given my luck, it likely won't stay found for long. It was tucked away quite unexpectedly. I suppose this particular term is the crux of the whole matter—the absolute key to understanding the topic at hand. 🙂
Well, I suppose it comes down to this—whoever is actually looking for it will eventually find it. It’s all a matter of effort, I guess. 😉

Quavo:
Wait—which woman are we talking about?
I suppose I really don't know—this one, anyway.
I suppose I should probably weigh in here—if only to offer a bit of perspective. It seems like everyone is getting quite worked up about this, though I can’t say I entirely follow the logic behind some of these heated arguments. Looking at what brighttiger41 mentioned earlier, I think there might be a slight misunderstanding of how the market actually functions. It isn't quite as straightforward as people seem to believe—not by a long shot. Even if we consider the points raised by Elizabeth Bishop4, I suspect the reality is a bit more nuanced—perhaps even a little more complicated—than that. Maybe it’s just me, but I find the current tone of this discussion a bit much. It feels like we’re jumping to conclusions without really looking at the underlying data—which, as we know, is usually where the real story lies. I guess we’ll just have to wait and see how things unfold.
I suppose you have more life in you than I do. 🙄
Quavo:
During my breaks, I’d usually wander over to a nearby coffee shop—just one of those local spots—to grab a drink. I’d sit there among people I recognize from passing by, though, in truth, I don't even know their names.
Well, perhaps you might have found some clarity if you had simply asked them for their names first—I guess. 🤷
You know—by their very definition, people communicate through dialogue and conversation—they don't exactly reach an understanding via telepathy, I suppose.
I realize this might be news to you, but—if I'm being honest—I suspect there's more to the story than what's currently on the table. 😛

Quavo:
No.
Yes. 😁

Do you actually think a relationship works like that? 😁 Like, can you even stay in a relationship with that kind of dynamic? Come on, man, get real.

And we're right back at square one.

So, even if I actually meet someone, what am I supposed to do? How am I supposed to maintain anything when I'm basically a total social cripple?
Rebecca Morris2 Rebecca Morris2 Member
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#51 ·
mistyseal11 said:I’m really not feeling this whole data storage thing, honestly. It just sits wrong with me.
Man, I am seriously losing my mind over all these global conspiracies lately... everything just feels so shady.

So, if you’re looking at the whole picture, what kind of phone should I actually get?
Who the hell is calling me or blowing up my phone with these messages?
Who am I even supposed to be reaching out to here? Like, who am I actually meant to be talking to or messaging? Seriously, who is the go-to person for this? 🙂

The old folks are just hanging out at home all day every day now that they're retired, and honestly, they basically just live in front of the TV watching cable all day long.
I don't know, man... should I just throw myself out there and try to get close to people? I'm honestly not so sure about it.
Man, when you’ve got two successful sisters and a brother who’s already hitched, things get absolutely wild once everyone shows up at the house—it’s pure chaos, I love it! He’s definitely not lonely by any means, but he just sits there totally motionless like he’s stuck in neutral.

Most of them aren't even from New York.

I mean, I’d honestly be down to hit up a spot somewhere, but driving all the way out to a place like Phoenix just for a cup of coffee feels totally unrealistic, you know?

but I honestly don't know

Think about it, maybe the issue is actually with you, right?
mistyseal11 mistyseal11 RegularOP
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#52 ·
Rebecca Morris2 said:Think about it, maybe the issue is actually with you, right?

way to go, Einstein!! 😍
mistyseal11 mistyseal11 RegularOP
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#53 ·
brighttiger41, how much of a stretch is it to think I could actually get close to Rebecca Morris2?
Let alone actually marry her, right?

Is that even how life works!?

Or am I totally tripping here?
brighttiger41 brighttiger41 Active Member
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#54 ·
mistyseal11 said:brighttiger41, how much of a stretch is it to think I could actually get close to Rebecca Morris2?
Let alone actually marry her, right?

Is that even how life works!?

Or am I totally tripping here?

Go ask her yourself 😁
Rebecca Morris2 Rebecca Morris2 Member
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#55 ·
brighttiger41 said:Go ask her yourself 😁

I mean, I'm not really expecting much, but hey, anything can happen, right? I guess even weirder stuff has happened before... 😛
brighttiger41 brighttiger41 Active Member
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#56 ·
Rebecca Morris2 said:I mean, I'm not really expecting much, but hey, anything can happen, right? I guess even weirder stuff has happened before... 😛

Yahoo, and she’s even wide open! 😍
mistyseal11 mistyseal11 RegularOP
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#57 ·
Rebecca Morris2 said:I mean, I'm not really expecting much, but hey, anything can happen, right? I guess even weirder stuff has happened before... 😛

Yeah, sure, obviously you guys are totally gonna meet up. 🙂
Rebecca Morris2 Rebecca Morris2 Member
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#58 ·
mistyseal11 said:Yeah, sure, obviously you guys are totally gonna meet up. 🙂

pfft, why the heck not? 🙂
brighttiger41 brighttiger41 Active Member
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#59 ·
mistyseal11 said:Yeah, sure, obviously you guys are totally gonna meet up. 🙂

Let's 🙂
mistyseal11 mistyseal11 RegularOP
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#60 ·
Man, seriously, an outcome like this is basically like hitting the Powerball jackpot. It’s a once-in-a-lifetime thing. If anything.

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