Real World

[ego_id_non_feci]

Hey!

I was expecting cream-colored ponies and bright copper kettles and warm woolen socks upon my entry to the Real World.  Well, or at least, I don't know, coffee and donuts.  What is up with it?  Is it broken today?  Seriously, is the lack of rainbows in the sky and a twinkle in the eye of every passerby an indication that it hasn't started yet?

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[otesmacke]

Euuwww. You obviously have been talking to the wrong people. Note my age and status in life. Now think about the real world.

Remember always to ask.

I like to compare it to the "how's it feel to be a year older" crowd - you don't feel a year older and that's how all of life is. The only thing that will happen that may make an immediate change in your life is if you are given a substantial sum of money.

But to graduate, celebrate another birthday, get married or other happenings, your life doesn't change significantly. You go on with life, but now you have a peice of paper that says you have a chance at a better job, or too live with someone with out the pressure of the outside world and are legally bound to them, or are available for an insurance break, run for president or other gov't post, etc...

So, for creests sake - get over it. it's just another stepping stone for you to get on with your life and find that job you love.

Yea.

[otesmacke]

Alright, I may have been a little tough on you, but that's life. I know you are using this as place for people to pat you on the back and say "things will get better," or "hugs" or something similar.

I think people that know me, and I hope you understand, that this is my tough love.

So, suck it up buttercup. We'll have a beverage and the world will change.

[ego_id_non_feci]

Did you get the post I sent where I said I felt better after reading your post and you didn't have anything to apologize for? The pop-up blocker blocked something, and then I don't see it here.

Seriously, dose me with reality once in a while. It keeps the dramas down to a managable level.

[otesmacke]

Nope - missed it. Actually it was for everyone else who might be listening in and only know my sweet side - not my sweet teaching side.

[rustmon]

congratulations!!!!

[eithni]

The "real world" is full of shards of glass and broken things. The fun stuff happens in our game, and only in those moments when we can sufficiently escape from reality for five minutes together.

(sorry. crabby. sounding like that old coot otes... ;P)

[ego_id_non_feci]

You're right. Disillusionment is silly, when you consider the illusions we believe on weekends.

[devikat]

Bwwwaaaahaaaa haaaaa!!!!

Look-y fella's! A new one to rub th' shiney off a'....

Seriously, I think the Universe desided this was going to be the Monday to end all sucky Mondays.

[caeruleanavis]

sung to the mickey mouse song...

what's the worst day of the week that gets us all depressed?
M-O-N-D-A-Y S-U-C-K-S
here comes more aggravation and a brand new week of stress
M-O-N-D-A-Y S-U-C-K-S
monday sucks (monday sucks)
monday sucks (monday sucks)
forever will it make you want to cry (cry cry)
so come along, sing this song and get it off your chest
M-O-N-D-A-Y S-U-C-K-S!

i have the .wav of this if you need it :)

[ego_id_non_feci]

I need it. Oh, boy, do I need it. :)

Love!

[ego_id_non_feci]

BWAH!

And, yes. Thank you for noticing the shiny and properly appreciating it.

I miss my twin. Will I see you this coming week?

[jenny_sellinger]

My forays into the "real world" taught me that chocolate is free* and people will feed you lunch to talk to you about once a month.

*Seriously, my co-op job had a drawer of M&Ms and little mint patty things and peanut butter pretzels. Hmm, maybe that's why I weigh 17 pounds less now. = )

[ego_id_non_feci]

Really?

I have to pay for my chocolate. But, I get killer casserole from the PTO moms. That's a decent trade off, I think.