Scrappy, that took a lot of guts. I hope that woman responds positively to your apology.
This.
Xander: I still don't get why we came here to get info about a killer snot monster. Giles: Because it's a killer snot monster from outer space. I did not say that.
'Never Leave Me'
Spike's Bitches 46: Don't I get a cookie?
[NAFDA] Spike-centric discussion. Lusty, lewd (only occasionally crude), risqué (and frisqué), bawdy (Oh, lawdy!), flirty ('cuz we're purty), raunchy talk inside. Caveat lector.
sj - Feb 24, 2011 10:30:58 am PST #16094 of 30000
"There are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon tea."
EpicTangent - Feb 24, 2011 10:35:44 am PST #16095 of 30000
Why isn't everyone pelting me with JOY, dammit? - Zenkitty
Scrappy, that took a lot of guts. I hope that woman responds positively to your apology.
So much this.
Burrell - Feb 24, 2011 10:40:58 am PST #16096 of 30000
Why did Darth Vader cross the road? To get to the Dark Side!
Whatever the outcome, Scrappy, it took guts to apologize. Go you.
Also, in my experience, I think children (and thirteen year olds are more children than teens in this regard) often learn to map their moral universe through mistakes and transgressions more than through good behavior. I know that was true for me. What's important is how you responded to your actions.
Hil R. - Feb 24, 2011 10:43:10 am PST #16097 of 30000
Sometimes I think I might just move up to Vermont, open a bookstore or a vegan restaurant. Adam Schlesinger, z''l
Oh, dear. There's a new book out cataloging Israeli slang. [link] One dialogue that it presents and translates:
Man: “tistovevi: turn around”
Woman: “totsi miyad: take it out immediately”
Man: “tiftchi: open up”
Woman: “al tafsik: don’t stop”
Both: “achshav: now”
Woman: “Haya lecha tov?: Was it good for you?”
Man: “Likro lach monit?: Shall I call you a cab?”
Trudy Booth - Feb 24, 2011 10:57:38 am PST #16098 of 30000
Greece's financial crisis threatens to take down all of Western civilization - a civilization they themselves founded. A rather tragic irony - which is something they also invented. - Jon Stewart
Scrappy, as one person who took a fair amount of such shit I know I would appreciate the apology. I wouldn't necessarily friend-back, but I'd be glad and probably say so.
Cass - Feb 24, 2011 11:00:30 am PST #16099 of 30000
Bob's learned to live with tragedy, but he knows that this tragedy is one that won't ever leave him or get better.
What you need is some sunshine, missy. I know a place...
Your sun has no dimmer. But fantastic company.
Hil R. - Feb 24, 2011 11:03:50 am PST #16100 of 30000
Sometimes I think I might just move up to Vermont, open a bookstore or a vegan restaurant. Adam Schlesinger, z''l
Scrappy, as one person who took a fair amount of such shit I know I would appreciate the apology. I wouldn't necessarily friend-back, but I'd be glad and probably say so.
This. A friend request with no note would get immediately ignored, but with a note would at least get a "thank you."
Kathy A - Feb 24, 2011 11:14:52 am PST #16101 of 30000
We're very stretchy. - Connie Neil
Wow, Scrappy, that took a lot. Good for you.
My doctor called and said my vitamin D levels are low again, so I'm going back on the prescription of D for a while.
Yeah, I have to do the same, only my doctor has me taking the prescription twice a week, plus OTC daily for the rest of the week, even though my numbers have gone up from 8 to 21 in the past year. They want the number in the 40s, though, so I'm on megadoses of the stuff.
Cass - Feb 24, 2011 11:17:09 am PST #16102 of 30000
Bob's learned to live with tragedy, but he knows that this tragedy is one that won't ever leave him or get better.
That was brave and amazing of you, Scrappy.
Polter-Cow - Feb 24, 2011 11:49:04 am PST #16103 of 30000
What else besides ramen can you scoop? YOU CAN SCOOP THIS WORLD FROM DARKNESS!
Scrappy, that took a lot of guts. I hope that woman responds positively to your apology.
Me too. I wish I could find this one girl that my friends and I teased in elementary school. I don't remember much elaborate bullying, but I do remember saying we were Scanners and we were going to make her head explode. And, if I recall, she also had a stutter and/or a learning disability, which made it even more awful. I still feel bad about it.
In a similar vein, a couple years ago, I reconnected on Facebook with one of my old elementary school friends (one of the ones who did the teasing, actually), and, to my surprise, he sent me a message apologizing for totally ditching me for the "cool" kids in junior high and said he was really happy to see I was doing well, as he knew I would be. I was never expecting to hear that from him ever, and it meant a lot, so I hope your message is received the same way, Scrappy.