Teacup Café XXIX - Page 48

***Tessar*** · 07-14-2008, 01:48 PM

I enjoy setting myself goals, but I have three requirements:
1. They must be realistic
2. I must have a set, solid plan for reaching them
3. I promise that I wont beat myself up if I don't reach them.

For instance say I set a goal to have built up my own vocal studio by the time I'm 30. Then I'd say okay I'm 19 now, when I get out of college I'll be 21 (almost 22) according to my plans, but we'll set that back to 23 just in case. So I'd have seven years to get things running.

Then I'd go about talking to people who have built their own studios and see how they did it, what they'd do differently, and try to get some time-frames from them for when they did things.

... at least that's how I set goals. My family thinks I'm nuts.

I call it being practical... I don't want to set some ephemeral goal and hope that my general outline of a plan will get me there. Much like Mari, my hope is to live my life without any major regrets... which means doing all that I can to succeed, but also not setting myself up for failure (which is what my dad did and constantly does, and it makes him absolutely miserable).

But really, Curu... *HUGGLES!!!!!!!!!* Just remember my dear, if all else fails, a life lived as a dramatic soprano is never a wasted life.

But more seriously, you seem like you're quite a nice person, and I think you'd be surprised how much influence a nice person can have on other people. It doesn't matter if you're working construction, a secretary, a car dealer, a super star, or the highest CEO of a Fortune 500... being nice and trying your hardest to be a good person will probably have more influence over other people than you might think.

I know people who will probably be doing low-level work for the rest of their lives, but I love and respect them just as much as I do some of the doctors I know (several of whom are ridiculously well off) because they're all nice people

.

hectorberlioz · 07-14-2008, 01:57 PM

Hey everyone!

Yesterday I was bored, so I cooked up an entertaining little mystery story involving several of us Teacup frequenters called "Teacup Mysteries: The Case of the Missing Locket." You can find the story posted in the Writer's Workshop forum, or you can just click on the link in my signature. I also started a discussion thread for any comments. Please enjoy! Here's the LINK to it.

Gwaimir Windgem · 07-14-2008, 02:04 PM

Does it have me in it? I'm not sure it'd be worth my time to read if it doesn't.

hectorberlioz · 07-14-2008, 02:04 PM

As a matter of fact, it does

. You're one of "the people waiting outside, waiting for the Teacup to open."

Gwaimir Windgem · 07-14-2008, 02:09 PM

Ah, well in THAT case... *moseys on over*

sisterandcousinandaunt · 07-14-2008, 02:14 PM

I'm not in it, either.

No pie for Hector.

The last sane person · 07-14-2008, 02:16 PM

*tackles Sis* Heya bella!

*snuggles* what's been cooking?

Gwaimir Windgem · 07-14-2008, 02:17 PM

Instead, we'll give him a choice of rat cake, rat pudding, rat fondue, or strawberry tart.

Gwaimir Windgem · 07-14-2008, 02:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The last sane person

*tackles Sis* Heya bella!

*snuggles* what's been cooking?

Strawberry tart. Yummy!

sisterandcousinandaunt · 07-14-2008, 02:22 PM

Picked peaches yesterday...so today I'm making peach pie, dill pickles and pesto, if I can scare up enough basil.

Still tired from larpage.

hectorberlioz · 07-14-2008, 02:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sisterandcousinandaunt

I'm not in it, either.

No pie for Hector.

Did you notice, it's a series? You know...there'll be more of them

You and Gwai can be in the next one. I already made Sane one of the main protaganists.

The last sane person · 07-14-2008, 02:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sistah

Still tired from larpage.

Hehehe, well, turns out you didn't need me there at all.

Women...yeesh...whatcha gonna do with em?

Dunno though, this one seems to be the kind that can play along with me; she's doing an admirable job so far. This counts as a happy day.

Edit: Wow, lots of cross posting today! I'm the main protagonist in what now?

*scrolls up and reads about your story*

Hmm... The teacup sherlock holmes? Sounds down right groovey. I'll scoot along and read em.

**Mari** · 07-14-2008, 02:27 PM

*has no idea what Sane is talking about, but she doesn't care either, because she is too busy with trying to sneak up on her as to tackle her*

sisterandcousinandaunt · 07-14-2008, 02:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The last sane person

Women...yeesh...whatcha gonna do with em?

Dunno though, this one seems to be the kind that can play along with me; she's doing an admirable job so far. This counts as a happy day.

Women are crazy, but what can you do?

The last sane person · 07-14-2008, 02:28 PM

*which fails dramatically as Sane spins and tackles her fellforce!*

Hahaha, I am ze ninjah heah!

Gwaimir Windgem · 07-14-2008, 02:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The last sane person

Women...yeesh...whatcha gonna do with em?

Dunno though, this one seems to be the kind that can play along with me; she's doing an admirable job so far. This counts as a happy day.

You know what they say: You can't live with 'em.

The last sane person · 07-14-2008, 02:31 PM

Or without em, either. Well, actually, yes, you can I suppose. It'd just be very boring though.

**Mari** · 07-14-2008, 02:32 PM

Finish that sentence properly please: "but you can't live without 'em either!"

*falls flat on her face, looks about to cry and asks Sane for a hug and while she is at it, she asks Sis the same*
I'm shameless

The last sane person · 07-14-2008, 02:35 PM

*happily hugs Mari and hoists her back upright; then promptly snuggles her*

Hey, I'm the ninja. I have a reputation to maintain.

*puts on Chemical Brothers and Boogies*

Gwaimir Windgem · 07-14-2008, 02:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The last sane person

Or without em, either.

No, I liked it the way it was.

07-14-2008, 01:48 PM	#941
*Tessar* Master and Wielder of the Cardboard Harp of Gondor Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: IM IN UR POSTZ, EDITIN' UR WURDZ Posts: 6,433	I enjoy setting myself goals, but I have three requirements: 1. They must be realistic 2. I must have a set, solid plan for reaching them 3. I promise that I wont beat myself up if I don't reach them. For instance say I set a goal to have built up my own vocal studio by the time I'm 30. Then I'd say okay I'm 19 now, when I get out of college I'll be 21 (almost 22) according to my plans, but we'll set that back to 23 just in case. So I'd have seven years to get things running. Then I'd go about talking to people who have built their own studios and see how they did it, what they'd do differently, and try to get some time-frames from them for when they did things. ... at least that's how I set goals. My family thinks I'm nuts. I call it being practical... I don't want to set some ephemeral goal and hope that my general outline of a plan will get me there. Much like Mari, my hope is to live my life without any major regrets... which means doing all that I can to succeed, but also not setting myself up for failure (which is what my dad did and constantly does, and it makes him absolutely miserable). But really, Curu... HUGGLES!!!!!!!!! Just remember my dear, if all else fails, a life lived as a dramatic soprano is never a wasted life. But more seriously, you seem like you're quite a nice person, and I think you'd be surprised how much influence a nice person can have on other people. It doesn't matter if you're working construction, a secretary, a car dealer, a super star, or the highest CEO of a Fortune 500... being nice and trying your hardest to be a good person will probably have more influence over other people than you might think. I know people who will probably be doing low-level work for the rest of their lives, but I love and respect them just as much as I do some of the doctors I know (several of whom are ridiculously well off) because they're all nice people . Last edited by Tessar : 07-14-2008 at 01:50 PM.

07-14-2008, 01:57 PM	#942
hectorberlioz Master of Orchestration President Emeritus of Entmoot 2004-2008 Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Lost in the Opera House Posts: 9,328	Important Notice for All Teacup People Hey everyone! Yesterday I was bored, so I cooked up an entertaining little mystery story involving several of us Teacup frequenters called "Teacup Mysteries: The Case of the Missing Locket." You can find the story posted in the Writer's Workshop forum, or you can just click on the link in my signature. I also started a discussion thread for any comments. Please enjoy! Here's the LINK to it. __________________ ACALEWIA- President of Entmoot hectorberlioz- Vice President of Entmoot Acaly und Hektor fur Presidants fur EntMut fur life! Join the discussion at Entmoot Election 2010. "Stupidissimo!"~Toscanini The Da CINDY Code The Epic Poem Of The Balrog of Entmoot: Here ~NEW! ~ Thinking of summer vacation? AboutNewJersey.com - NJ Travel & Tourism Guide

07-14-2008, 02:04 PM	#943
Gwaimir Windgem Dread Mothy Lord and Halfwitted Apprentice Loremaster Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Thomas Aquinas College, Santa Paula, CA Posts: 10,820	Does it have me in it? I'm not sure it'd be worth my time to read if it doesn't. __________________ Crux fidelis, inter omnes arbor una nobilis. Nulla talem silva profert, fronde, flore, germine. Dulce lignum, dulce clavo, dulce pondus sustinens. 'With a melon?' - Eric Idle

07-14-2008, 02:04 PM	#944
hectorberlioz Master of Orchestration President Emeritus of Entmoot 2004-2008 Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Lost in the Opera House Posts: 9,328	As a matter of fact, it does. You're one of "the people waiting outside, waiting for the Teacup to open." __________________ ACALEWIA- President of Entmoot hectorberlioz- Vice President of Entmoot Acaly und Hektor fur Presidants fur EntMut fur life! Join the discussion at Entmoot Election 2010. "Stupidissimo!"~Toscanini The Da CINDY Code The Epic Poem Of The Balrog of Entmoot: Here ~NEW! ~ Thinking of summer vacation? AboutNewJersey.com - NJ Travel & Tourism Guide

07-14-2008, 02:09 PM	#945
Gwaimir Windgem Dread Mothy Lord and Halfwitted Apprentice Loremaster Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Thomas Aquinas College, Santa Paula, CA Posts: 10,820	Ah, well in THAT case... moseys on over __________________ Crux fidelis, inter omnes arbor una nobilis. Nulla talem silva profert, fronde, flore, germine. Dulce lignum, dulce clavo, dulce pondus sustinens. 'With a melon?' - Eric Idle

07-14-2008, 02:14 PM	#946
sisterandcousinandaunt Elf Lord Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 4,535	I'm not in it, either. No pie for Hector. __________________ That would be the swirling vortex to another world. Cool. I want one. TMNT No, I'm not emo. I just have a really poor sense of direction. (Thanks to katya for this quote) This is the best news story EVER! http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/26087293/ “Often my haste is a mistake, but I live with the consequences without complaint.”...John McCain "I shall go back. And I shall find that therapist. And I shall whack her upside her head with my blanket full of rocks." ...Louisa May

07-14-2008, 02:16 PM	#947
The last sane person The Black Númenórean Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 6,773	tackles Sis Heya bella! snuggles what's been cooking? __________________ Your children are not your children. They are the sons and daughters of Life's longing for itself. They come through you but not from you, And though they are with you yet they belong not to you. You may give them your love but not your thoughts, For they have their own thoughts. You may house their bodies but not their souls, For their souls dwell in the house of tomorrow, which you cannot visit, not even in your dreams.

07-14-2008, 02:17 PM	#948
Gwaimir Windgem Dread Mothy Lord and Halfwitted Apprentice Loremaster Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Thomas Aquinas College, Santa Paula, CA Posts: 10,820	Instead, we'll give him a choice of rat cake, rat pudding, rat fondue, or strawberry tart. __________________ Crux fidelis, inter omnes arbor una nobilis. Nulla talem silva profert, fronde, flore, germine. Dulce lignum, dulce clavo, dulce pondus sustinens. 'With a melon?' - Eric Idle

07-14-2008, 02:22 PM	#950
sisterandcousinandaunt Elf Lord Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 4,535	Picked peaches yesterday...so today I'm making peach pie, dill pickles and pesto, if I can scare up enough basil. Still tired from larpage. __________________ That would be the swirling vortex to another world. Cool. I want one. TMNT No, I'm not emo. I just have a really poor sense of direction. (Thanks to katya for this quote) This is the best news story EVER! http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/26087293/ “Often my haste is a mistake, but I live with the consequences without complaint.”...John McCain "I shall go back. And I shall find that therapist. And I shall whack her upside her head with my blanket full of rocks." ...Louisa May

07-14-2008, 02:27 PM	#953
Mari Elf Lady Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: In the lands where mountains are but a fairytale Posts: 8,588	has no idea what Sane is talking about, but she doesn't care either, because she is too busy with trying to sneak up on her as to tackle her __________________ Love always, deeply and true ★ Friends are those rare people who ask how we are and then wait to hear the answer. ★ Friendship is sharing openly, laughing often, trusting always, caring deeply. ...The Earth laughs in flowers ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson, "Hamatreya"...

07-14-2008, 02:28 PM	#955
The last sane person The Black Númenórean Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 6,773	which fails dramatically as Sane spins and tackles her fellforce! Hahaha, I am ze ninjah heah! __________________ Your children are not your children. They are the sons and daughters of Life's longing for itself. They come through you but not from you, And though they are with you yet they belong not to you. You may give them your love but not your thoughts, For they have their own thoughts. You may house their bodies but not their souls, For their souls dwell in the house of tomorrow, which you cannot visit, not even in your dreams.

07-14-2008, 02:31 PM	#957
The last sane person The Black Númenórean Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 6,773	Or without em, either. Well, actually, yes, you can I suppose. It'd just be very boring though. __________________ Your children are not your children. They are the sons and daughters of Life's longing for itself. They come through you but not from you, And though they are with you yet they belong not to you. You may give them your love but not your thoughts, For they have their own thoughts. You may house their bodies but not their souls, For their souls dwell in the house of tomorrow, which you cannot visit, not even in your dreams.

07-14-2008, 02:32 PM	#958
Mari Elf Lady Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: In the lands where mountains are but a fairytale Posts: 8,588	Finish that sentence properly please: "but you can't live without 'em either!" falls flat on her face, looks about to cry and asks Sane for a hug and while she is at it, she asks Sis the same I'm shameless __________________ Love always, deeply and true ★ Friends are those rare people who ask how we are and then wait to hear the answer. ★ Friendship is sharing openly, laughing often, trusting always, caring deeply. ...The Earth laughs in flowers ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson, "Hamatreya"...

07-14-2008, 02:35 PM	#959
The last sane person The Black Númenórean Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 6,773	happily hugs Mari and hoists her back upright; then promptly snuggles her Hey, I'm the ninja. I have a reputation to maintain. puts on Chemical Brothers and Boogies __________________ Your children are not your children. They are the sons and daughters of Life's longing for itself. They come through you but not from you, And though they are with you yet they belong not to you. You may give them your love but not your thoughts, For they have their own thoughts. You may house their bodies but not their souls, For their souls dwell in the house of tomorrow, which you cannot visit, not even in your dreams.

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