Thank you, that was the kindest thing I have ever read. It is an extremely good feeling to hear words to that effect from a person I put in highest regards, and give unlimited respect. Also, it is good to hear words as such, from a person I try to model self after, (not supposed to be creepy) and reading that makes me feel as if I am suceedeing.
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Bando, I hope you don't think anyone was criticizing you or suggesting you should apologize. I was simply commenting more on my own comfort zone, and on my freedom to not be a professional here.
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Reticulum - I'm actually really surprised that you are as young as you are. I thought you were much older. And you don't have to worry about people judging you because of your age, as others have said. If anything, it makes us more likely to cut you a break. Welcome to Hatcrack!
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quote:Originally posted by BandoCommando: Now, usually, I ignore Reticulum's pre-class inqiries (of which there are MANY, let me tell you), because I'm otherwise occupied with getting ready for the class. You know. Writing information on the board, finding my music, telling the tuba players to stop wrestling, and getting the saxophonists to actually get their instruments out. That kind of thing.
I have to say, this was so utterly us (i.e. the saxophone section, and the tenor saxes in particular) that it's not even funny. In high school (yes, when I was first chair), the tenors decided to boycott any note faster than a half note. The best part was that because our parts were always ALWAYS doubled by another instrument (alto saxes, trombones, baritones), no one ever noticed. Easist band year ever.
And Ret, I joined here when I was 15. That was about six and a half years ago. So you see, teenagers can make it here - even though it may sometimes seem like they're unfairly persecuted for not having "life experiences." Well, that's where teenagers rely on the helpfulness and kindness of strangers - to ask them for advice and an ear.
Incidentally, thank you to everyone who's kept me around this long. It means a lot, and I hope other young'uns realize just how awesome you are.
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It's good to see others sympathize (sp?) with me. Thank you Carrie, I will ry to become as successful as you, in the topic of intgrating.
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I for one, am quite impressed. I remember, dimly, being Reticulum's age. Just kidding, it was only 8 years ago! But at that time forums of this type were not as available and accessible as they are now, and I had fewer outlets outside school. I too found solice with certain teachers, being a bit of a cast off, and bad with interactions among classmates. BandoCommando reminds me of how important even the slightest comment could be when it came from a teacher who's respect mattered to me. A word that singles you out as special is like sunshine on your ears, a reprimand is like a weight on your shoulders. For me it was also music, and english classes where I wanted to "shine." In college now, I see that in many ways I haven't changed, just changed heros.
I wish very much that I could have been as tuned in and open as Reticulum is to the great learning experience of life, the universe and everything, at the age of 13. I am quite jealous of your opportunities, and your abilities Reticulum, even if they come at the price of not "fitting in" as they probably always do. No matter your age, you may always be different and special, and that isn't a burden if you don't want it to be.
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13, eh? I don't know, I was expecting something like this, but it doesn't make me any more or less inclined to read your posts. And first I should be around here more often to read your posts, I've been quite out of the loop when you wrote the majority of them.
Anyway, I'm glad you realized this about the age thing. Keep on posting! Posts: 4519 | Registered: Sep 2003
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Whoa, Ret. I thought you were older! Like, way older. But I thinks it's cool having someone my age here. Funny, two middle schoolers had a war, over a drink.
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Hmm, I never thought I would find smoeone who is my age. I think you guys should create your own landmarks for this.
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quote:Originally posted by Reticulum: Hmm, I never thought I would find smoeone who is my age. I think you guys should create your own landmarks for this.
Probably not a Landmark, as that's a different sort of thing***, but an introduction (a'la Jeesh's thread) would be in good order!
It would be great to learn more about you guys and what makes you tick. Sometimes it's knowing the details that really makes someone stick out in your mind, and that gives you two something to talk about. Plus, we have a lot of neat new people to get to know.
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***(Has anyone recently explained the "Landmark" meme here and what it means? It's kind of a peculiar thing, fraught with tradition, and that can be a tough one to grasp at first. Maybe someone else is up to the challenge. )
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Hah! And ElJay clarifies for me. Thanks, sugar! That's an awesome summary.
What if we did a thread were we can ask questions to "groups". By age. Like 10-15, 16-20, 25-30, and so on? It might help prepare the younger people and help "renew" the inner children. Posts: 1164 | Registered: Feb 2006
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We had one of those once, I believe. Ask the some weird age range, almost a dobie of Ask the Rebbetzin.
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One of the greatest military minds in history was crippled, his name was Sun Tzu. And lets not forget Napoleon and his gout. There have been many great minds with disabling physical problems, but they still did great things.
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But you do have the problem of being young, only Alexander got as far as he did because of treachery (killing his dad).
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Hmm, I don't think someone could accomplish that today. To much prioroty is placed on age. Even if he were a great strategest, the only countries that use them, would be China, or the U.S. of A.
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