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Post by Deleted on Sept 22, 2016 21:35:17 GMT -5
you always do, tree XDDD you're probably better off LOL
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Post by Deleted on Sept 22, 2016 21:38:18 GMT -5
just reveals things about people really
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Post by Splintercat on Sept 22, 2016 21:39:18 GMT -5
But what was the thread about? I'm so confused
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Post by Deleted on Sept 22, 2016 21:42:13 GMT -5
I agree. I normally ignore but it gets so old and annoying that sometimes my temper gets the better of me
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Post by Deleted on Sept 22, 2016 21:46:15 GMT -5
hnggggh
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Post by Splintercat on Sept 22, 2016 21:59:38 GMT -5
That sounds super annoying, but meh this site is a liberal hivemind.
can you imagine the absolute collective conniption this site would have if someone made a thread mocking liberals
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Post by Saint Ambrosef on Sept 22, 2016 22:08:03 GMT -5
i'd be tempted to do it simply because i'm 90% snark and 10% not thinking but not much good would come of it so
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Post by Deleted on Sept 22, 2016 22:22:10 GMT -5
i even suggested that and they didnt say anything
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Post by Splintercat on Sept 22, 2016 22:51:27 GMT -5
i'd be tempted to do it simply because i'm 90% snark and 10% not thinking but not much good would come of it so Yeah I'm definitely not advocating it or anything, it's definitely a terrible idea. I'm just saying that everyone would instantly lose their minds
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Post by Deleted on Sept 22, 2016 22:58:16 GMT -5
Hey guys, can we not discuss deleted/removed threads and other members/groups like that? I know it was offensive, but it doesn't help to make rude comments.
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Post by Splintercat on Sept 22, 2016 23:08:03 GMT -5
Hey guys, can we not discuss deleted/removed threads and other members/groups like that? I know it was offensive, but it doesn't help to make rude comments. You're right, I'm sorry. I tend to get kind of worked up about these things.
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Post by Saint Ambrosef on Sept 22, 2016 23:15:21 GMT -5
unsurprising.
okay, so, i sorta need to vent out some nervousness. i don't really have anywhere else on the forums to talk about this, and frankly, this place is sorta becoming my hangout. so i hope y'all won't mind if just sorta talk for a bit. (this was suppose to be brief, but i felt like i needed to give the whole backstory to really explain my predicament, so...have a block of text)
last year, one of the girls in my co-op told us that her mom was making her go to a "home school formal" of some sort, and apparently dance classes were required. she begged us to go too so she wouldn't be alone. well, at first we all thought it'd be some small 20-something teens throwing a formal party. but as we did more research, we discovered it was actually a BIG thing. at first we were hesitant, but after awhile, we warmed up to the idea and eventually grew excited. you have to understand, most homeschoolers never get a chance to go to high school dances, and i it was when that sunk in that our wariness turned to eagerness. anywho, we went and had a blast. it was basically prom, but for homeschoolers, and way better. the required lessons taught us a bunch of dances (waltz, tango, swing, two-step, salsa, etc), so everyone knew how and wanted to show off their new-found skill. an excellent formal dinner was provided. and everyone got "dance cards": they only let an even ratio of girls to boys sign up for this exact purpose. both genders received their cards at dinner, which assigned them to a different person to dance with at each song. which, really, is perfect: guys don't have to fear rejection and girls don't worry about not being asked to dance. and you meet some crazy interesting kids.
anywho...more to the point...we had an awesome time last year (there were around 400 teens that night). well, i'm notoriously picky with clothes, and finding my a dress was nigh on impossible...I thought 90% of department store picks were tacky or rather immodest, and even high-end stores like david's bridal didn't speak to me. we finally found me a dress i adored from a tiny consignment store. my problem is that i'm sorta attention-seeking. not so much in a loud verbal way, but rather in a "notice my presence when i walk in the room" way. i love stepping through the door and immediately being noticed. it's definitely something i have to be careful about, lest i step the boundary into vanity. regardless, it boiled down to me wanting a unique dress. the consignment dress was perfect because, having been previously owned, there was a minuscule chance anyone would have the same one as me. additionally, it was a rich, chocolatey brown-- not a common color. (getting closer to the point)
It was actually mom's idea to DIY a shrug (shawl thing) to go with it. We went to the fabric store, and picked out the fabric I wanted. I was super happy, because I had wanted a copper/gold/black color scheme from the beginning, and we found a soft black fabric with gold weave. Flashy, but not gaudy, and exactly what I wanted. Since I know 0 about sewing, mom's the one that actually made it.
Now, I just had the thought...what if we made my dress this year? From scratch? Finding anything that fits me is a challenge in itself, so a dress tailored directly to me would be a joy. Not to mention, we could design it exactly how I'd like, keeping it tasteful without going full-on-prude. And, I admit, I've had this particular dress in my head for years. I don't think it actually exists, but it's basically my dream-dress. If that's a thing. Since the prom isn't until April, we'd have plenty of time to get the project done.
The problem is that I don't think Mom will go for it. She's an experienced sewer, and made some skirts before, but never anything as complicated as a dress--never mind one meant for a formal. My parents have also been building a house for 2.5 years now, and it's suppose to finally wrap up in december, so Mom won't have time to do it until we're moved in (the sewing machine is packed up anyways). On top of it, we bought me two dresses last year, since the two I tried on fit me so well and were super cheap. The idea was for me to wear the other one this year, and I'll bet Mom will tell me to wear that one.
However, this is my senior year. (1) I would like my dress to be something meaningful, that I would want to wear again. (2) I go to college in a year. I'd hate to say my parents have "neglected" me these past couple of years, but getting their long-term attention has been hard. The house sort of sucks up all their time. It doesn't bother me that much, but it is the last year I'll be living under the same roof as them. I really want to make this a project with my mother. Something we can both learn together on, and a result we can both appreciate.
So that's my dilemma. I haven't pitched the thought to my mother yet because I'm 80% sure she'll shoot it down. I believe she would like the idea of doing the project with me, but she'll decide the reality is too tough considering it's uncharted territory and testing her skill level.
anywho...yeah...sorry this turned out so long. i know there's way bigger problems going on in the world and in y'all's lives but i really needed to get that off my chest.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 22, 2016 23:17:15 GMT -5
Total subject change. Anyone have any favorite hymns? I love I Surrender All, Turn Your Eyes, and The King of Love My Shepherd Is.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 22, 2016 23:22:25 GMT -5
Aw, Saint Ambrosef, that's awesome. Such a good idea. I hope things work out. I know what you mean about the formal dances! I went to my first one in Februrary and it was amazing. I had my first slow dance, too. :') Thing was, I had no idea how formal it was actually going to be. So all these girls were dressed in long prom gowns and all the guys in tuxedos, and there I was... in my little black and white skater dress with hearts all over it. I felt 12.
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Post by Saint Ambrosef on Sept 22, 2016 23:30:27 GMT -5
Aw, Saint Ambrosef , that's awesome. Such a good idea. I hope things work out. I know what you mean about the formal dances! I went to my first one in Februrary and it was amazing. I had my first slow dance, too. :') Thing was, I had no idea how formal it was actually going to be. So all these girls were dressed in long prom gowns and all the guys in tuxedos, and there I was... in my little black and white skater dress with hearts all over it. I felt 12. subject change complete although it looks like we got some lurkers, ha
It's specifically a Christian Homeschool Formal, too, which is great. They have a lot of rules that coincide with most serious Christian perspectives: no PDA besides hand-holding, so as not to make others uncomfortable; rules as to what is and isn't allowed for dresses, i.e. questionable fashion choices like plunging necklines, cut-out backs, thigh-lengths, etc; no cursing; and so on. A lot of old-school chivalry, too. Like boys are supposed to stand until the lady is seated, nobody at the table starts to eat until the designated host does, etc. I, being a period history nerd, adored that factor.
Awww, but skater dresses are super adorable! They could pass as formal. A-lines are too cute not to be.
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Post by Splintercat on Sept 22, 2016 23:33:30 GMT -5
Saint Ambrosef: That sounds like a cool idea. I don't really know anything about, idk, fashion and clothes and stuff, since I don't pay a huge amount of attention to what I wear. I hope things work out for you! @jester: I like "In the Cross of Christ I Glory" and good ol' "Jesus Paid it All".
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Post by Deleted on Sept 22, 2016 23:35:45 GMT -5
Aw, Saint Ambrosef , that's awesome. Such a good idea. I hope things work out. I know what you mean about the formal dances! I went to my first one in Februrary and it was amazing. I had my first slow dance, too. :') Thing was, I had no idea how formal it was actually going to be. So all these girls were dressed in long prom gowns and all the guys in tuxedos, and there I was... in my little black and white skater dress with hearts all over it. I felt 12. subject change complete although it looks like we got some lurkers, ha
It's specifically a Christian Homeschool Formal, too, which is great. They have a lot of rules that coincide with most serious Christian perspectives: no PDA besides hand-holding, so as not to make others uncomfortable; rules as to what is and isn't allowed for dresses, i.e. questionable fashion choices like plunging necklines, cut-out backs, thigh-lengths, etc; no cursing; and so on. A lot of old-school chivalry, too. Like boys are supposed to stand until the lady is seated, nobody at the table starts to eat until the designated host does, etc. I, being a period history nerd, adored that factor.
Awww, but skater dresses are super adorable! They could pass as formal. A-lines are too cute not to be.
Heh. This one was, too. It was hosted by a homeschool co-op and had most of those rules, as well. Funny story, though. I didn't exactly get the memo on proper etiquette. The woman on stage was like "and now we're breaking for the dinner" and I freaking jumped from my seat to make my way across the auditorium to the food table. I was about midway when I noticed I was the only one up, and that everyone else had remained seated until called, but hey. I was first in line.
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Post by Saint Ambrosef on Sept 22, 2016 23:38:27 GMT -5
Saint Ambrosef : That sounds like a cool idea. I don't really know anything about, idk, fashion and clothes and stuff, since I don't pay a huge amount of attention to what I wear. I hope things work out for you! i just realized how completely alienated from this topic you must be whoops it's mostly about wanting to do something special with my mom (we're both very crafty/creatively driven) and feeding my ego
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Post by Saint Ambrosef on Sept 22, 2016 23:44:19 GMT -5
subject change complete although it looks like we got some lurkers, ha
It's specifically a Christian Homeschool Formal, too, which is great. They have a lot of rules that coincide with most serious Christian perspectives: no PDA besides hand-holding, so as not to make others uncomfortable; rules as to what is and isn't allowed for dresses, i.e. questionable fashion choices like plunging necklines, cut-out backs, thigh-lengths, etc; no cursing; and so on. A lot of old-school chivalry, too. Like boys are supposed to stand until the lady is seated, nobody at the table starts to eat until the designated host does, etc. I, being a period history nerd, adored that factor.
Awww, but skater dresses are super adorable! They could pass as formal. A-lines are too cute not to be.
Heh. This one was, too. It was hosted by a homeschool co-op and had most of those rules, as well. Funny story, though. I didn't exactly get the memo on proper etiquette. The woman on stage was like "and now we're breaking for the dinner" and I freaking jumped from my seat to make my way across the auditorium to the food table. I was about midway when I noticed I was the only one up, and that everyone else had remained seated until called, but hey. I was first in line. oh Jess I love you I constantly struggle between being ungraceful, oblivious, and a "what", versus being elegant, disturbingly perceptive, and the picture of careful thought. Like, this is a serious problem of mine. I switch between the two like a light. One minute in class I'll be staring blankly at the wall with my mouth half-open being confused, and the next I'll be sitting poised, a thoughtful expression on my face, and smoothly speaking on the finer points of XYZ subject. It sorta freaks out my sister lol
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Post by Deleted on Sept 22, 2016 23:57:14 GMT -5
My default setting is apathy. Which, I know, is a pretty sad thing. I have a bored resting face and a general lack of focus. It takes a lot for my interest to pique, but when it does, it'll take a long time for me to become uninterested... if ever. And when genuinely interested, I can linger on a thought or an idea or an assignment for as long as is needed, and I will put all of my effort and all of my time into it.
Really, I should have been a great student... but school bored me. Too right-brained (or, using systematic terminology, "artsy-fartsy") concerning academics. Too left-brained ("know-it-allsy") concerning things that don't matter (at least, to anyone but me).
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Post by Saint Ambrosef on Sept 22, 2016 23:57:14 GMT -5
i guess we're watching narnia, huh? rats. can we do grace unplugged next time then?
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Post by Saint Ambrosef on Sept 23, 2016 0:00:20 GMT -5
My default setting is apathy. Which, I know, is a pretty sad thing. I have a bored resting face and a general lack of focus. It takes a lot for my interest to pique, but when it does, it'll take a long time for me to become uninterested... if ever. And when genuinely interested, I can linger on a thought or an idea or an assignment for as long as is needed, and I will put all of my effort and all of my time into it. Really, I should have been a great student... but school bored me. Too right-brained (or, using systematic terminology, "artsy-fartsy") concerning academics. Too left-brained ("know-it-allsy") concerning things that don't matter (at least, to anyone but me). so you're the laws of momentum in physics when you're at rest you tend to stay that way, but when you're in motion it's more effort to stop you than to continue the movement I'm definitely left-brained, using that terminology. School (excepting math) is mostly a breeze for me. Which worries me, because college will change that, and it will be my first time working academics that challenges me on all fronts.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 23, 2016 0:12:51 GMT -5
My default setting is apathy. Which, I know, is a pretty sad thing. I have a bored resting face and a general lack of focus. It takes a lot for my interest to pique, but when it does, it'll take a long time for me to become uninterested... if ever. And when genuinely interested, I can linger on a thought or an idea or an assignment for as long as is needed, and I will put all of my effort and all of my time into it. Really, I should have been a great student... but school bored me. Too right-brained (or, using systematic terminology, "artsy-fartsy") concerning academics. Too left-brained ("know-it-allsy") concerning things that don't matter (at least, to anyone but me). so you're the laws of momentum in physics when you're at rest you tend to stay that way, but when you're in motion it's more effort to stop you than to continue the movement I'm definitely left-brained, using that terminology. School (excepting math) is mostly a breeze for me. Which worries me, because college will change that, and it will be my first time working academics that challenges me on all fronts.
Um... sure. That sounds good. I want math to die. Also, I really, really don't want to go to college. I'll avoid it if I can.
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Post by Splintercat on Sept 23, 2016 9:15:46 GMT -5
i guess we're watching narnia, huh? rats. can we do grace unplugged next time then? Sure probably. It looks cool
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Post by Splintercat on Sept 23, 2016 9:20:22 GMT -5
so you're the laws of momentum in physics when you're at rest you tend to stay that way, but when you're in motion it's more effort to stop you than to continue the movement I'm definitely left-brained, using that terminology. School (excepting math) is mostly a breeze for me. Which worries me, because college will change that, and it will be my first time working academics that challenges me on all fronts.
Um... sure. That sounds good. I want math to die. Also, I really, really don't want to go to college. I'll avoid it if I can. Whoa are you me? I feel exactly the same way. Hate math and definitely am going to do my best to be successful without going to college. This is partially because I constantly hear "you can't be successful without going to college". Since I'm apparently an edgelord at heart, I'm like "nah screw that I won't do anything you tell me".
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Post by Deleted on Sept 23, 2016 13:01:47 GMT -5
My favorite thing ever is driving an hour to the doctor for them to tell me that I can't sign in because I'm under 18.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 23, 2016 13:02:42 GMT -5
are you serious??? wow
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Post by Deleted on Sept 23, 2016 13:34:07 GMT -5
Um... sure. That sounds good. I want math to die. Also, I really, really don't want to go to college. I'll avoid it if I can. Whoa are you me? I feel exactly the same way. Hate math and definitely am going to do my best to be successful without going to college. This is partially because I constantly hear "you can't be successful without going to college". Since I'm apparently an edgelord at heart, I'm like "nah screw that I won't do anything you tell me".You can absolutely be successful without college. Neither of my parents completed college and they're now business owners. That said, a degree certainly does help. I'm just not interested enough in anything to spend that much money.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 23, 2016 15:17:20 GMT -5
hey guys. sorry i haven't been on. yesterday was my birthday, and school's been kinda busy lately. how are all of you?
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Post by Deleted on Sept 23, 2016 15:19:02 GMT -5
hey guys. sorry i haven't been on. yesterday was my birthday, and school's been kinda busy lately. how are all of you? Ahh!! Happy Belated Birthday! (ノ◕ヮ◕)ノ*:・゚✧
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