BornAgainPagan
(BAP)
I've been on
IRC for nearly 2 years...though sometimes it seems like a life time.
Why do
I like IRC? Well, sometimes I don't...but I guess the main draw for
me is the closeness to the world, my part in it, and the opinions, cultures,
and varied takes on life that literally the globe has to offer.
Could I
honestly pick ONE "Best IRC Experience"? I think not.
I like
being an op, well, because in opping on #chatzone I know that I'm a part
of a special group of people who I admire and respect. It's an honor
to be a part of that group.
The best
thing about #chatzone, thus far anyway, is the liberal approach to it.
The rules are easy for everyone to abide by which makes opping not much
of a chore really. I like that it's not as rigid as our former hangout,
#friendly.
The most
important thing that IRC has taught me is...I've got a lot of learning
to do. It's easy to think your little spot on this planet is all
there is, but in being on IRC I've been exposed to the great big beautiful
world that's out there through the fruits of Mother Earth...her children.
Yes, there are bad seeds out there, so I guess I've learned to exercise
a greater amount of caution since the early days. In sum, you must
be open to receive the good and you must be cautious to see the bad when
it's coming.
Hobbies
and things I'm proud of...first and foremost, is my son. He's my
sun and my son. =) I enjoy lots of other stuff, but mostly the great
out of doors on a lovely day, whatever the season. Archaeology is
my dream that one day I know I will pursue. I can see myself as an
old lady with a long white ponytail hanging down my back as I dig in the
dirt and find evidence of others that came before me.
I work
out of my house doing freelance typing for a publishing company.
Sometimes the manuscripts make me cringe, other times I enjoy each keystroke
of every word =)
IRC has
indeed had an impact. To avoid a full-fledged thesis on the subject,
I'll try and make it brief. I suppose the greatest result of it has
been seeing myself through new eyes, which at any given time can be good
or bad ;) I've created a tremendous bond with a handful of folks
spread across the planet who I know will always be a part of me.
I've made friendships that mean so very much...they are now precious
gems in
my treasure box of life.
I live
in the USA
The best
day of my life was the day my son entered into it, hands down. =)
On IRC
there are people who can and will hurt you, if not directly, indirectly.
It's a difficult thing to juggle...this trust/caution thing...you just
have to learn to read and judge carefully those you give yourself to.
And remember, these people are real people. Don't treat them like
they aren't. Trust is a thing that is earned...give it cautiously.
I got my
nickname from a bumpersticker I proudly display on my car =)
The most
embarrasing thing, which still happens once in awhile, is my inability
to make sure I'm sending the right message to the right window =) heh
In real
life, it was probably the day I was wearing a wrap around skirt...it was
windy...the skirt came loose in back and I didn't know it...I had to go
get gas at the gas station...I thought more people than usual were taking
notice of me...then I walked back in my office to a lobby full of people
and said, "Oh, it's such a windy day!" And my butt still felt chilled...I
craned my head and that's when I realized my
entire
backside was exposed for all the world to see...and I haven't a clue how
long it'd been like that!
The funniest
thing on IRC...hmmmm...it HAD to involve WonderWoman, that's for sure.
Probably just sitting there and watching her chew up some horndog smut
and spit him out like trash ;) Or, possibly learning that her favorite
color in the world is Anal Pink.
Does love
happen on IRC? Yeah, it happens =)
Breakfast
... Mostly bagels and cream cheese, but no matter what the food, it's
accompanied by my ever faithful coffee =)
Skivvies...hmmmm...I
do prefer cotton, but cotton just doesn't cut it sometimes ;)
My favorite
movie of all time is To Kill A Mockingbird...an old black and white flick
starring the elegant Gregory Peck.
To pick
a favorite song seems somehow impossible, however, it always seems to go
back to Imagine by John Lennon.
Hope inspires
me.
What makes
me truly happy? 100%? I still haven't found that.
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