tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3878753035017181139.post3761360815361935575..comments2023-11-08T23:06:17.381-08:00Comments on Sugar & Blood: Little Miss Communication.Mattyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05504775167541916213noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3878753035017181139.post-20018160544391117502012-05-30T06:04:45.831-07:002012-05-30T06:04:45.831-07:00I should remember this for one of my rainy days - ...I should remember this for one of my rainy days - sounds like a foolproof pick-me-up! (and although you could resist, sharing the tequila bottle with a couple of close friends often garantuees fun tiemz)<br /><br />We can't predict the future, (what say you, Captain Obvious) so there just might be another 'career builder' out there. You seem a lot more cheery in your comment now, it's a good trait when you are able to turn an unpleasant encounter into a positive thought, in other words "learn from your mistakes", as you said.Elliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15746245357258596482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3878753035017181139.post-91984788700764054912012-05-27T08:13:38.277-07:002012-05-27T08:13:38.277-07:00There is a mental image of a marble statue, holdin...There is a mental image of a marble statue, holding a worm to mouth, of a lovely Druid--don't be scared, Tome - having eaten many a worm in my day, along with crow, words, with egg on my face, etc., start to wonder if I like the taste?Mattyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05504775167541916213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3878753035017181139.post-12554837306733089502012-05-27T08:11:46.516-07:002012-05-27T08:11:46.516-07:00This is a great response, Töki! So--here is what I...This is a great response, Töki! So--here is what I did: bubble bath, Game of Thrones on Kindle in said tub (haven't dropped it yet! Thought to myself, "Ya think you got troubles? You're not on top of a mountainous wall pouring hot oil and arrows down on men in furs! [note to self: that would be a good way to spend an afternoon, however]) Okay -start over: bubble bath, nap, and walk in linen-fresh May sunshine. We may not get a lot of sun in the Northwest, but damn when we do it is pure honey. One thing especially you said was I have, and still do have, a great job--and not many people can say that. I told my walking companions I am in one of those transitions now, having been through enough of them I recognize it, and know I'll get out the other side, but it's the crossing that hurts. I still have the "other job," but this "meta job" was the career builder. <br /><br />Ultimately, my fatal flaw is my impulsivity, and it's also one of my greatest strengths. I will jump into the fray and try, take risks, but it can be painful, too. I had my own "Skype" person who was literally, not virtually, nearby, but he was busy playing D3 at the critical mass moment. I know today I'll watch a few videos - I was procrastinating because I was having fun doing other stuff, and thought - how hard could it be? Never learn from successes - only from failures. Thus endeth the lesson.<br /><br />I did make myself a raspberry lemonade and Grey Goose vodka cocktail, but it was yucky. Good thing I put the tequila bottle out of reach.Mattyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05504775167541916213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3878753035017181139.post-46984661117343121622012-05-27T08:00:03.941-07:002012-05-27T08:00:03.941-07:00Thanks, Cymre- it was an interesting moment that r...Thanks, Cymre- it was an interesting moment that reminded me of how little we have in terms of control over others' agendas and motivations. The PUG is a small thing, really, and just a parallel to real life. <br /><br />Have to remind myself --I know people hate this -- but it is a game--but that is the beauty of it - I can make up most of the rules as I go along.Mattyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05504775167541916213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3878753035017181139.post-42253881599493103492012-05-27T07:01:54.714-07:002012-05-27T07:01:54.714-07:00I'm sorry to hear that Matty. It's hard no...I'm sorry to hear that Matty. It's hard not just when RL lets us down or things in the game but when both give us pause as to why it's come to that. Nobody likes to be kicked, whether it's our fault or not. There's something to be said about the way things are one in that regard.<br /><br />I know where you're coming from and we don't all have the luxury of being able to rely on people we know or Guildies to only run dungeons/raids or whatever. We do what we can to get things done. I hope things look up for you very soon :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3878753035017181139.post-29999743225036587492012-05-27T06:46:32.035-07:002012-05-27T06:46:32.035-07:00I AM a petrified Ancient, lol! I'm so sorry th...I AM a petrified Ancient, lol! I'm so sorry that real life and game life colluded in being so crappy for you. Like Navi says you are so much braver than me. I keep game life happy by avoiding anything that could cause possible conflict.<br /><br />So I've had the same real life experience but if I had both at the same time I'd definitely be out in the garden eating worms AND petrified!Tome of the Ancienthttp://tomeoftheancient.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3878753035017181139.post-15600342400456605292012-05-27T01:07:23.528-07:002012-05-27T01:07:23.528-07:00I'm very sorry to hear about your real life tr...I'm very sorry to hear about your real life troubles, I can only wish for you to find another job you're great at soon, one that captivates your mind like before and brings you joy - but also one where you'll feel your efforts are noted and appreciated! On the bright side, I don't think there are many people that can say they've professionally been doing what they love, while you've already had that experience. As tacky as it sounds, you know how people say that another door opens when one closes! ;><br /><br />About the pug, I can see the circumstances were unfortunate, but try not to let it affect you much - put people behind a computer and give them anonymity and they will lash it far more furiously than they ever would in real life circumstances. In that sense I think the fact you weren't on Vent made it easier for them to do as they did. The bad thing with these online games, which are supposed to be 'social', is that people far too often forget who is sitting on the other side. Just yet another reminder to be nice(r) to others! Perhaps watch some videos and pug DS with a friend or two, people that know what to do and can explain it well - the first couple of weeks I started raiding I remember being on TS with my guild and seperately on skype with my friend, who would explain exactly what I had to do before and during each boss fight. After a while I got the hang of it and started looking for ways to improve myself or clear out any doubts about tactics I had before - his help really boosted my confidence when I was (finally) able to do it on my own.<br /><br />Either way, don't lose hope and stay strong - though a day of pouting and some emotional eating (not talking about myself, no, no, not at all) can sometimes do wonders :P<br /><br />Edit: woah, wall of text inc. No wonder people tell me I talk too much! *nibbles at cracker*Elliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15746245357258596482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3878753035017181139.post-56107573614831096242012-05-27T00:03:56.073-07:002012-05-27T00:03:56.073-07:00Your perspective helps so much, as well as my game...Your perspective helps so much, as well as my game buddy-- always good to have friends I can vent with, even if I forgot about Vent. <br /><br />And petrified Ancient tickled me too!!<br /><br />My friends, in game and in life, just tell me not to take it seriously. It's not the game --it''s my own mistakes that make me want to insert head to desk at high velocity. And laughter is the only thing that helps! They were probably telling me what I was doing wrong but I didn't hear them--just like my colleagues. Oh well. For every drop of mana we give, I am sure we get it back hundred-fold.Mattyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05504775167541916213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3878753035017181139.post-71783556028647009002012-05-26T20:00:54.307-07:002012-05-26T20:00:54.307-07:00Oh Matty :(
I see I caught you on the tail of this...Oh Matty :(<br />I see I caught you on the tail of this emotional roller coaster. No wonder you were a bit cranky today (though never at me, you are always impossibly nice to me when I am clearly one of the most whingy people you know!), and after reading this I can understand why. Firstly, emotionally you were on the backfoot after your work issue and unfortunately having a raid like that made it no better. Reading stories like this probably make Ancient petrified. Oh dear, for some reason petrified Ancient sounds so funny I cant' stop laughing now.<br /><br />Anyway, I shouldn't laugh because this is serious business. And I, myself, am very reluctant to raid or even dungeon outside my own circle of friends and guildies because I fear the sneers of other players. That's until I've done a fight about 5 times. So you are much braver than me, I now you feel stupid right now, but at least you went when asked, and you could have said "Well, I've never healed this outside LFR before" or someone could have told you what you were doing wrong. But they didn't they kicked you and if they didn't tell you what to do or tell u to get in vent well that's half their fault anyway.<br /><br />And about that other thing we talked about... well, you should do what I do :) I'll tell u in game some time.Navimiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08504557372435466448noreply@blogger.com