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Post by cookeejar on Sept 13, 2011 13:30:59 GMT -5
I think Adam needs to go to a movie or walk accross the street!!!
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Post by 8toinfinity on Sept 13, 2011 13:31:07 GMT -5
I'm feeling okay with this news (after angsting a while), but I've spent sleepless nights over other AFL news. Others helped me cope. When I was on the ledge here not too long ago, people here talked me down. We're all in this together for the long haul. I'm sure of it. So for those of you feeling bad - you gotta feel it and share it. We'll do our best to pull you along until you feel better.  |
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Post by gelly14 on Sept 13, 2011 13:32:58 GMT -5
I think we need a group hug and some fucking hot pictures posted. Haven't quite figured out how to do that from the phone. Besides pretty sure my employer would not be amused if I sat here for the next hour figuring it out!   |
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Post by tinafea on Sept 13, 2011 13:33:10 GMT -5
this is my personal opinion only
We are a diverse group and will have a wide range of opinions and feelings regarding Adam. I know there are some days when I lurk that I do some major eyerolling on what I am reading but I would never make a post on this board or any other that because the sentiments being voiced or the vibe on the board isn't to my liking that I am going to leave. If I am going to leave then I will just do it without announcing it to all. For me, announcing my departure would be trying to force others to do things my way. I don't understand what threatening to leave is supposed to accomplish.
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Post by cassie on Sept 13, 2011 13:34:27 GMT -5
I respect those on this forum who need to process the news of the delayed album by sharing their feelings of disappointment, anger, and concern. I'll leave you to it.
Me, I'm much happier being a "glass half full" kind of gal. I know I can squirrel-cage something to death thinking about what ifs and if onlys and do you think, maybes if I let myself. That tendency runs in my family, so I know to recognize when I am persevering on depressive thoughts. I've learned to intentionally shift my thinking to something positive. At first it may be artificial or forced. But, it becomes habit, and I find myself genuinely uplifted. In my case, I am pretty sure there are some brain chemicals involved --- not kidding.
So, I am making a project list to engage me in accomplishing things that will make me feel good while I wait for news and music from Adam. I invite others to join me, if you wish. No judgment if you don't.
1. I have started a karaoke playlist on my iPod. Songs I love to sing. Singing, making music, makes me feel good. Just start the playlist, sing along, and do the mindless chores that need doing around the house.
2. September is a good time to finally get to that spring cleaning, right? Breaking it into half hour chores with pauses to play with the puppies.
3. I've loaded three new books on my Kindle that friends have recommended. Something for whatever mood I am in.
4. Speaking of puppies, now might be a good time to get around to doing some of that training I had been planning to do. Or, just taking them out for a romp every couple of hours. It is hard not to feel happy watching dogs joyously running after a ball. Now, I just need to teach them to bring it the hell back to me.
5. How about the refrigerator? Living alone, I tend to have lots of leftovers that by now have mutated into slime from another dimension. Good time to throw out those food containers that have been there for over 5 days, and pitch that bottle of salad dressing that I never really liked when I bought it a year ago. (Yeah, really. I'm bad about those things.)
Well, that's a start. I'll let y'all know how I am doing.
Oh, also, Angelina's program on Outlaws of Love should be up on her website on Thursday. That is something Adam-related I am looking forward to.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 13, 2011 13:35:38 GMT -5
Exactly! I am also completely derailed by this POV. Think I'll leave this place for a while also. Don't need all the negativity. Geez! :  I thought we were here for the good AND the bad. For helping each other. Everyone has a different way to process these news. Life and friends (because I think of friends when I think of Atop) isn't always rainbows and flowers. And I don't see negativity. I see concern. Different IMO. Anyway everyone is free to do what he wants. Just stating my POV. (And this is another time that I wish my native language would be English so I could express my thoughts better ) Awww, BB, "you're doing it perfectly!" |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 13, 2011 13:38:49 GMT -5
We were granted a breather, it's not a lack of commitment. To some it may seem like that, but really everyone is just adjusting their own speed dial down, so we can ramp it up when we need it later. And of course everyone can vent. Just important to realize that when your venting includes any accusations or includes questioning of intentions/ commitment/ ability of somebody else (other folks here, Adam, RCA, the universe) you will always have others who are in a different place and give you some kind of argumentative response, when really, all you wanted to do is vent. Some folks will take your venting literally and start debating the points with you....when really you want is a  and a the ability to scream a bit for a while.... Some want to go into a cave for a little, some want to hang with everyone and just be sadz together, others want to lighten up. Vivlite was asking for a song. Will a little Raggie do for you? I got one for each of you: For the sadz ones who want to cry us a river For the want to stay happy-clappy crowd: For the cave dwellers and absent ones: That's all folks, for now. Nothing like a song to set things right :D I chose the happy-clappy crowd.."CHEER UP"! 'We unite..we will be free. Cheer up my brothers, cheer up my sisters...' Great choice..thanks, Craazyforadam!  |
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Post by kathleenpf on Sept 13, 2011 13:40:13 GMT -5
Exactly! I am also completely derailed by this POV. Think I'll leave this place for a while also. Don't need all the negativity. Geez! : I thought we were here for the good AND the bad. For helping each other. Everyone has a different way to process these news. Life and friends (because I think of friends when I think of Atop) isn't always rainbows and flowers. And I don't see negativity. I see concern. Different IMO. Anyway everyone is free to do what he wants. Just stating my POV. (And this is another time that I wish my native language would be English so I could express my thoughts better ) when I made that initial post it was in response to some specific comments about how the news had left some unable to generate interest in anything Adam after 2 years of stanning. Or at least that is how I interpreted the comments at the time. That baffled me and I said so. And no, mika, I was not trying to say that their feelings are invalid. Just that I don't understand that because to me the few months delay is not that big of a deal. I thought I was expressing my POV but obviously it did not come across well. Gelly, I am a native speaker but I often have a hard time articulating my thoughts. |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 13, 2011 13:40:44 GMT -5
Exactly! I am also completely derailed by this POV. Think I'll leave this place for a while also. Don't need all the negativity. Geez! : I thought we were here for the good AND the bad. For helping each other. Everyone has a different way to process these news. Life and friends (because I think of friends when I think of Atop) isn't always rainbows and flowers. And I don't see negativity. I see concern. Different IMO. Anyway everyone is free to do what he wants. Just stating my POV. (And this is another time that I wish my native language would be English so I could express my thoughts better ) you express your thoughts PERFECTLY! Thank you!  |
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Post by tigerlily on Sept 13, 2011 13:42:29 GMT -5
Okay, so. It looks like there are two schools of doom & gloom here: 1) Those who feel personally defeated, who are disappointed that after two years of waiting, the end still isn't nigh. My take: It really sucks to be you. Really, I feel for you. Fortunately, on a larger scale of things, it's all in your head. You'll get over it or you won't. Why? Because they haven't come to the same conclusions as you have in the same time frame it took you to reach your conclusions. Of course, personal feelings are "all in your head"...because they are just that- personal. Devoted fans are just expressing the thoughts that are running through their head at the moment. They may change in the next hour, or the next week. Your conclusions or feelings about this delay aren't any more valid than mine or anyone else's on this board. We can discuss reasons why we are feeling a certain way or how we have arrived at our own conclusions. There are certain facts and opinions to look at and consider, but there isn't a "right way to feel". |
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