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Peace Out...
I'm saying my piece. If someone thinks that's self-righteous/uppity/b*tchy/whatever, that's their perogative.
I started posting on this board two years ago. Since then, this board (and the women on it) have become a significant part of my life. You've seen me through good times and bad. I've been with you guys through the first anniversary of my grandmother's passing, my grandfather's cancer diagnosis, my endo diagnosis, two surgeries, my struggle with depression, my sister's wedding, and my own engagement. I've always felt like I could come here, because sometimes, you just need to go somewhere (for the good or the bad) where you feel like you can get unbiased, honest feedback.
In a forum like this, there's bound to be drama. You throw dozens of different women of different ages, backgrounds, maturity levels and sensibilities, and you're bound to have clashes now and then.
Up until last night, there was not a single person on this board that I genuinely disliked. Unfortunately, I think a lot of people showed their true colors last night, and I can't honestly back up my original statement anymore.
Sure, there are always certain posters that annoy me at times, or rub me the wrong way, however you want to word it...but again, that's bound to happen in a forum such as this. Even with those posters, I tried to give the best feedback I could. Sure, sometimes it was snarky. Sometimes, it wasn't puppies and rainbows. But you always got honest feedback from me, which (to me, at least) is worth 10x more than the bullsh*t that most people will feed each other. And I always, even in my snark, tried to treat people with some basic level of respect.
Yes, this board can get snippy/snarky sometimes. Yes, sometimes there's drama. But what went down last night over what was intended to be a genuinely innocent thread was unnecessary, immature, hateful, and downright disgusting. And I can't be a part of that.
I would shout out all you girls whose commentary/advice/friendship/etc have meant something to me over the last two years, but that would take me forever (there's so damn many of you, lol), and most of you know how I feel about you already. I do, however, want to address two particular individuals. You want to think I'm a follower or an asskisser for that, that's your perogative.
Ana - You speak from your heart. You are honestly one of the sweetest, most genuine girls I know. And I can say that, because I actually do know you. I'm so glad we've gotten to know each other, and that ricky and I have another Knottie to pal around with down here.
Mut - you may be blunt, you may be snarky, but you're always honest. And you're genuine. I honestly don't know how I would have gotten through the difficulties over the last year if it hadn't been for your support, feedback and friendship. I'm so thankful to consider you a friend.
I could lay a lot of people's sh*t bare here too, but all that's going to do is perpetuate the bullsh*t from last night. All I can tell those folks is that I wish you the best of luck in life.
A lot of you know how to find me outside of TK. You'll probably still see me around the other boards I post on (if you really want to find me), but I think this is it for me and NEY.
Peace out ladies.
I started posting on this board two years ago. Since then, this board (and the women on it) have become a significant part of my life. You've seen me through good times and bad. I've been with you guys through the first anniversary of my grandmother's passing, my grandfather's cancer diagnosis, my endo diagnosis, two surgeries, my struggle with depression, my sister's wedding, and my own engagement. I've always felt like I could come here, because sometimes, you just need to go somewhere (for the good or the bad) where you feel like you can get unbiased, honest feedback.
In a forum like this, there's bound to be drama. You throw dozens of different women of different ages, backgrounds, maturity levels and sensibilities, and you're bound to have clashes now and then.
Up until last night, there was not a single person on this board that I genuinely disliked. Unfortunately, I think a lot of people showed their true colors last night, and I can't honestly back up my original statement anymore.
Sure, there are always certain posters that annoy me at times, or rub me the wrong way, however you want to word it...but again, that's bound to happen in a forum such as this. Even with those posters, I tried to give the best feedback I could. Sure, sometimes it was snarky. Sometimes, it wasn't puppies and rainbows. But you always got honest feedback from me, which (to me, at least) is worth 10x more than the bullsh*t that most people will feed each other. And I always, even in my snark, tried to treat people with some basic level of respect.
Yes, this board can get snippy/snarky sometimes. Yes, sometimes there's drama. But what went down last night over what was intended to be a genuinely innocent thread was unnecessary, immature, hateful, and downright disgusting. And I can't be a part of that.
I would shout out all you girls whose commentary/advice/friendship/etc have meant something to me over the last two years, but that would take me forever (there's so damn many of you, lol), and most of you know how I feel about you already. I do, however, want to address two particular individuals. You want to think I'm a follower or an asskisser for that, that's your perogative.
Ana - You speak from your heart. You are honestly one of the sweetest, most genuine girls I know. And I can say that, because I actually do know you. I'm so glad we've gotten to know each other, and that ricky and I have another Knottie to pal around with down here.
Mut - you may be blunt, you may be snarky, but you're always honest. And you're genuine. I honestly don't know how I would have gotten through the difficulties over the last year if it hadn't been for your support, feedback and friendship. I'm so thankful to consider you a friend.
I could lay a lot of people's sh*t bare here too, but all that's going to do is perpetuate the bullsh*t from last night. All I can tell those folks is that I wish you the best of luck in life.
A lot of you know how to find me outside of TK. You'll probably still see me around the other boards I post on (if you really want to find me), but I think this is it for me and NEY.
Peace out ladies.
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Re: Peace Out...
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I'm starting to feel the same way. I'll stay on the other boards because I have no freaking clue what I'm doing with planning a wedding, but my time here will be very limited.
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FWIW Oceana, I know I'm not in your close circle but I have a respect for you and the advice you've given. Since I don't really frequent other boards I'm not sure how much I'll see you, but I wish you great wedding planning in the upcoming months and a wonderful wedding.
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[QUOTE]I'm sorry that i didn't get a chance to get to know you more. I'm always happy to meet another person that's into diving and has a love for the big blue. Good luck on your wedding and I'm sorry to hear that you're leaving.
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Ditto. *hugs*
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"Oceana swings from logical to anus punching." - Buttons
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Paige I would like to profess my love for you and your brilliant mind. - breezerb
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Somebody once said, it's the soul that matters. Baby who can really tell, when two hearts belong so well?
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Best of luck, ladies...
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[QUOTE]Thanks ladies, for the kind words. I do appreciate it. I may pop in around wedding time, <strong>just for the girls who actually are interested in the end result. Best of luck, ladies...
</strong>Posted by oceana919[/QUOTE]
::raises hand::
I haz a planning bio
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Canada is kind of like a whole other world with new things to discover that us americans only dream of. - Narwhal
Paige I would like to profess my love for you and your brilliant mind. - breezerb
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Good luck to you, have a wonderful wedding, and be careful with these crazy SoFla drivers!