In the Season of Giving, it Truly is the Thought That Counts...

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Kep421

Wednesday, December 12, 2001 - 01:59 pm Click here to edit this post
Thoughts are like gifts, and I think it would be nice to have a place to exchange the gift of "thoughts" with each other.

This past year has not been all that great for me. But one good thing that happened for me was when I discovered the joys of TVCH and had the opportunity to meet some truly gifted people.

All the people on these boards have gifted me with their thoughts, and some with their friendships. My return gift to my fellow TVCH'ers is a poem that I found on the internet.

Since I am not gifted with prose like Urgrace, Weinermr, Mahrajah and numerous other, I remain forever grateful to "author unknown"...


Friends Without Faces
We sit and we type, and we stare at our screens
We all have to wonder, what this possibly means.

With our mouse we roam, through the rooms in a maze
Looking for something or someone, as we with in a daze.

We chat with each other, we type all our woes
Small groups we do form, and gang up on our foes.

We wait for somebody, to type out our name.
We want recognition, but it is always the same.

We give kisses and hugs, and sometimes flirt.
In PM's we chat deeply, and reveal why we hurt.

We do form friendships - but - why, we don't know
But some of these friendships, will flourish and grow.

Why is it on screen that we can be so bold
Telling our secrets, that have never been told.

Why is it we share the thought in our mind
With those we can't see, as though we were blind.

The answer is simple, it is as clear as a bell.
We all have our problems, and need someone to tell.

We can't tell real people, but tell someone we must,
So we turn to the 'puter, and to those we can trust.

Even though it is crazy, the truth still remains
They are Friends Without Faces, and odd little names.

- author unknown -


Merry Christmas to all of you!!!!

Tksoard

Wednesday, December 12, 2001 - 02:33 pm Click here to edit this post
Kep, I have never seen my feelings put so well!! I want to join in unknown authors feelings to each and every one of you, and thank God I have my friends here. For reasons I've not yet even been able to share with you, I started therapy yesterday, and I told her about my friends here and the help you've given me this year. Maybe with a little more help from her, I can be happy again. Thank you everyone and Merry Christman!!

Magikearth

Wednesday, December 12, 2001 - 02:45 pm Click here to edit this post
Wow! Thanks for sharing that poem with us, Kep!
I think the author of that poem is so right on
about the how easy it is to "spill" and to seek out support from objective ears-people not so emotionally connected to us in the same way our family and best friends are. I am very close to my parents and I have wonderful friends,but I don't think there's anything wrong with spending a little time being educated/consoled/entertained by "strangers" on the net..after all,we are all kinda bonded by our fascination with BigBrother,right?

Noone else I know watched the show,so I ended up here,and "Here" is a place that is so much more than that show!!! Example:
We have so many intelligent people here on this board..we also have the gifted comical posters,too. All kinds of wonderful people:)
Before I start to cry(lol),I just want to take this time to let you know how much I enjoy reading YOUR posts!
It happens to me so many times: I'm closely following a thread that I feel strongly about,and YOU show up,saying everything I feel..and very eloquently,I might add!
I sometimes lurk in the Survivors threads,and whenever I see your name,I always say,"Its Kep,so I know I'll agree with this"!
I'm sorry for being sooooo long-winded,but,ummmm,
thats how I feel.I just want you to know that.:)
Merry Christmas to you also!

Magikearth

Wednesday, December 12, 2001 - 02:58 pm Click here to edit this post
Tk-
I always dig your "Name That Tune" lyrics!
Its so funny how just a simple music game could be such a cool pastime. I love older music myself,so Its great to know someone else understands how wonderfully memorable it can be to think of them again! Thanks Tk!

Tksoard

Wednesday, December 12, 2001 - 03:04 pm Click here to edit this post
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Kep421

Wednesday, December 12, 2001 - 03:16 pm Click here to edit this post
Thank you Magik, for your kind words. I do know what you mean though...I started out reading the BB2 boards and then when the WTC tragedy struck, I relied heavily on the terrorist threads to see how others were dealing with the horror. That's where I really began to bond with my "Friends Without Faces". Being able to share our thoughts in a public forum is a great gift indeed!!!!

Weinermr

Wednesday, December 12, 2001 - 03:21 pm Click here to edit this post
Kep - Thank you for your kind words. And thank you for sharing this wonderfully apt poem with us.

Willi

Wednesday, December 12, 2001 - 03:39 pm Click here to edit this post
Happy Holidays Kep.

Willi

Wednesday, December 12, 2001 - 03:52 pm Click here to edit this post
Happy Holidays to you all.

:)

Magikearth

Wednesday, December 12, 2001 - 04:24 pm Click here to edit this post
I'd like to take this time to say "Thank you" to all the people over at the games thread.I don't want to list a bunch of poster names,because I don't want to leave anyone out,but I'm gonna give a special Shoutout to Angelnikki for always coming up with some cool tunes and movie quotes in the Name That Tune and Name That Movie threads. Those are cool hangouts over there,and her enthusiasm is very inspiring. Its awesome to meet others with the same musical/cinematic tastes.:)
There's been new people posting at both places-Cool
The More,The Merrier!!!

Twiggyish

Wednesday, December 12, 2001 - 07:37 pm Click here to edit this post
Adding my Happy Holidays, too!

Angelnikki

Wednesday, December 12, 2001 - 08:17 pm Click here to edit this post
Thank you soooo much Magik, i feel exactly the same about you. Its great that we share or have somewhat the same tastes in movies and music. I do like alot of 60' and 70's music but im better at the 80's 90's and current. I love country and R&B also. :) Its been so cool to meet you on this board and all of the other great people.

Magikearth

Wednesday, December 12, 2001 - 08:49 pm Click here to edit this post
Thanks Nikki :)
Yeah,we have fun over there!
Sometimes,I check in those threads before I go to work in the morning and I need to stop that because I could easily be very late! Its sooooo addictive!

Angelnikki

Wednesday, December 12, 2001 - 08:53 pm Click here to edit this post
Ha ha ha ha me too LOL
I havent been late to work YET
and i hope i wont be late anytime soon.
What city in Delaware do you live?

Magikearth

Wednesday, December 12, 2001 - 09:11 pm Click here to edit this post
The city of Wilmington,Delaware
A very upscale,class-conscious yuppie city where I don't (Thank God) fit in!
Sorry if I offend anyone!JMO

Urgrace

Wednesday, December 12, 2001 - 09:19 pm Click here to edit this post
Kep, that is a wonderful poem! I have to agree that I have enjoyed the people here at tvch more than anywhere else on the net. We just click! I actually only know two people who even watch Survivor, and it's like no one talks about it! Here I get to listen to other's ideas and strategies and make a stab at it myself. But the people here are truly amazing, and how they make it easy for me to add a comment here and there. Thank you for your praise on the poetry, but I am just in the minor leagues.

I just tried out the games thread yesterday and whoa... there are truly some gifted players there!

Happy Holidays to you and all tvch!

Tksoard

Wednesday, December 12, 2001 - 09:22 pm Click here to edit this post
MAGI-GO TO YOUR FOLDER!!

Kep421

Wednesday, December 12, 2001 - 09:32 pm Click here to edit this post
Ooooooo, yooouuu'rrre in tttrrrooouuubbble.....

Magikearth

Wednesday, December 12, 2001 - 09:39 pm Click here to edit this post
Oh My Gosh!
I have a folder???
How do I get there?
<<<<<<<biting my nails>>>>>>>

Magikearth

Wednesday, December 12, 2001 - 10:00 pm Click here to edit this post
Thanks for my folder and the kind words!