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MysticG--
In many ways this type of "connection" is easier to form...some of us feel safer and more inclined to divulge things we might not in face to face encounters.
posted by
Julia.
on August 22, 2005 at 6:57 PM
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quirky-girl
i feel the same way you do. SOme of us get real attached and connected thru the power of our words and the sharing of our hearts with one another. We tell each other so much more than we might in teh "real" world, we really show who we are you know:-) Don't go anywhere!
posted by
MysticGmekeepr
on August 22, 2005 at 5:43 PM
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Original--
Yes, it spins daily!!
posted by
Julia.
on August 22, 2005 at 11:14 AM
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Dave--
LOL---very funny. It's a pretty cool hotel at times. If you *really* want to check into the Penthouse Suite, I'll give you the keys right now.
posted by
Julia.
on August 22, 2005 at 11:13 AM
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haha Mayb--
No can do, what would I do without you?
posted by
Julia.
on August 22, 2005 at 11:11 AM
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akyterine--
I don't like them much either. An inevitable part of life, sure, but I still don't like them.
posted by
Julia.
on August 22, 2005 at 11:02 AM
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ariel--
that's very sad about your niece...I do agree with the second part of your comment though.
posted by
Julia.
on August 22, 2005 at 11:01 AM
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avant--
that, plus we don't realize how much we will miss them, until they say they are going.
posted by
Julia.
on August 22, 2005 at 10:59 AM
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jacenta--
You're obviously feeling guided to search for her, so I would say, don't give up...you may find her one day when you least expect it!
posted by
Julia.
on August 22, 2005 at 10:58 AM
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Ca88--
Yeah, she posted about it the other day.
posted by
Julia.
on August 22, 2005 at 10:30 AM
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Isa--
Yes, true--there are a lot of people who succumb to the allure of the "fake goodbye"--but this one is, I think, all too real.
posted by
Julia.
on August 22, 2005 at 10:29 AM
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Meringue--good--you should stay!
posted by
Julia.
on August 22, 2005 at 10:16 AM
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alexa--
sorry to hear about your friend, I will say a prayer for her too.
posted by
Julia.
on August 22, 2005 at 10:16 AM
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wiley one--thanks for visiting.
posted by
Julia.
on August 22, 2005 at 10:15 AM
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Muser--
what you say is true, but in the real world, our friends are less likely to depart, move away, etc.
posted by
Julia.
on August 22, 2005 at 10:14 AM
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The revolving door spins again...
posted by
Original_Influence
on August 22, 2005 at 7:43 AM
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I left the hotel for a week, but kept paying for my room. A while ago, I left the hotel for a couple of months, but again, I kept paying for my room. I like my room. Maybe one day I might move up to the penthouse. But there's someone in it at the moment.
If you want me, I'll be in the bar. Do you think they'll give me a discount on the room if I spend 18 hours a day in the bar?
I may have to go out to do some shopping tomorrow.
But I'm not leaving. I like this hotel.
posted by
_dave_says_ack_
on August 22, 2005 at 7:26 AM
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Please give me the wisdom to check out AND leave.
posted by
Azur
on August 22, 2005 at 6:14 AM
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Goodbyes have to be one of the saddest things in the world. I can't like them. no matter what.
posted by
Akyterine
on August 22, 2005 at 6:06 AM
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quirky et al
Just before the second world war broke out in September 1939, my eldest sister died, leaving a baby.
Relations were very bad between my parents and the family into which Kitty had married, and I never saw my niece then, and haven't since.
I'm sure that his, in it's own way, is as bad as loving someone and then losing them. I always say, and truly believe, that the test of true love is being prepared to let them go -to another, or to death.
posted by
ariel70
on August 22, 2005 at 4:56 AM
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quirky
we don't realize that they are part of us until they leave. good post.
posted by
avant-garde
on August 22, 2005 at 4:31 AM
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Quirkyalone,
It is always difficult to let go of those we feel close to, but that tends to happen a lot in life. I once had a co-worker that said we would always keep in touch, after working together for years. She moved to another state, came back twice to the area and asked to use my shower, but now it has been a couple years. It is sad but true, life goes on.............. When I was little, I had a neighbor that was my best friend. We did everything together, as little girls we held hands and skipped up and down our street. We played dress up with clothes from her mom's rag bag. I was little, but I loved her. For many years now, I've wanted to contact her, for her family moved off the street before we did. She probably married, thus her name would be different and I know her father died so her mom could have re-married and there would have been a name change. I contacted the elementary school we attended together by e-mail, but received no response. I searche her brother's name on the web, only guessing at his age and there were so many names that were the same as his, all over. I don't know birthdays, or even what state to search. It is sad, that possibly we may never meet again, but I would be so happy if we could.
Life circumstances sometimes separates us from those dear to us, sad but true. Have in an insouciant day.............................................
posted by
jacentaOld
on August 22, 2005 at 4:24 AM
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I didn't know she was leaving until I read this post. I'm sorry to hear it.
posted by
Ca88andra
on August 22, 2005 at 3:54 AM
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I just wanna laugh...
when some bloggers say they will leave and they don't...so funny when you find out the manipulation was about the clicks
damn, some ppl need to become real on blogit!
posted by
Marshallengraved
on August 22, 2005 at 3:04 AM
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hmmm,I have been thinking of leaving myself....
and when I think that, I think of all sorts of other things, and then I just let it be.
posted by
Meringue
on August 22, 2005 at 1:52 AM
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Hello There!!
You are so right.. I'm a new blogger here, but, I have blogs at various sites, and I'm sure I will miss friends when they leave at either place..One of my friends at another site had a heart attack the other night, so I've been praying for her, and she was a evry active blogger. Right now her husband is keeping us updated..Alexa
posted by
Schree
on August 22, 2005 at 12:54 AM
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Quirky
Yup, I'll miss her too luv
posted by
WileyJohn
on August 21, 2005 at 11:14 PM
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In the outside world people in our lives come and go; it' s the same here
in Blogit...there is a reason, I think.
posted by
muser
on August 21, 2005 at 11:08 PM
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ginnie--
yes...not for a little while, but yes.
posted by
Julia.
on August 21, 2005 at 9:50 PM
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Hemlocker--
You've not been here long--I've been here for about 15 months, and seen so many people leave that I really enjoyed interacting with...they were "friends" even if only cyber-friends...so I do miss them a lot. Perhaps as you are here longer you will feel more connected.
posted by
Julia.
on August 21, 2005 at 9:49 PM
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She's leaving??
Oh..I'll miss her too.
posted by
ginnieb
on August 21, 2005 at 9:47 PM
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shadow--
When I am home, I am in sweats and a tee shirt usually--and on the weekends, sometimes I wear no makeup and my hair is a mess...so NO to the video blogging idea...no, no no!!
posted by
Julia.
on August 21, 2005 at 9:46 PM
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quirky
It's hard to say good-bye, even to a cyber friend. I guess I have not gotten close enough yet to anybody here to a feel a personal loss at their departure, but I have come to respect the ways different people express themselves, and I admit I have developed a few favorites I would not want to see go. I like whacky46's comment, "In cyberspace they can't hear you scream--or can they?" Actually, I think not, and perhaps that's okay. Hemlocker
posted by
Hemlocker
on August 21, 2005 at 9:41 PM
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Quirky,
Pleaseeeee!!!! You only need to keep your clothes on in front of the screen (to keep from being X-rated of course). You look great just as you are. Now with me I'd need to hit New Orleans and get some of those beautiful masks, hehe. Shadow
posted by
Keshet
on August 21, 2005 at 9:38 PM
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Shadow--
not if it means you can SEE me sitting here typing...gads, then I'd have to "fix myself up" just to get on Blogit!!
posted by
Julia.
on August 21, 2005 at 9:31 PM
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cat--
I'm not above begging...or is that below??
posted by
Julia.
on August 21, 2005 at 9:30 PM
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MW--
Life is so unfair sometimes...
posted by
Julia.
on August 21, 2005 at 9:30 PM
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Whacky---
don't even think the words condemned and Blog in the same breath!!
posted by
Julia.
on August 21, 2005 at 9:29 PM
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Actually I saw a story this morning about Vloggers or Video blogs and they were definitely giving voice to them. Started out in California I think by some kid and he's already rented out enough space to pay for a entire education with Harvard just within the last six months. Anyone want to go to video blogging? I'd like that myself. 
Shadow
posted by
Keshet
on August 21, 2005 at 9:27 PM
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yeah it sucks to see someone good go.... but there's not much we can do...
nice post. very true.
posted by
-blackcat
on August 21, 2005 at 9:25 PM
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yeah
what you said. This is the first of someone who has become a part of my daily blogging life and I always look for her at the top of my list every morning. This really sucks!
posted by
Bel_
on August 21, 2005 at 9:24 PM
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Just be glad the
Hotel Blogit hasn't been condemed...then we would all be out in the cold of cyber space, and in cyber space they can't hear you scream!! Or can they ?
posted by
Whacky
on August 21, 2005 at 9:23 PM
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shadow--
damn black and white words...We need voice action with these blogs...lol.
posted by
Julia.
on August 21, 2005 at 9:22 PM
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Quirky,
"BAD SHADOW, BAD SHADOW"! Like I really need that juice and tylenol right now. I know you are teasing girl. Shadow
posted by
Keshet
on August 21, 2005 at 9:18 PM
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Shadow--
relax girl...I was only teasing!!
I know you try to read every word! lol...
posted by
Julia.
on August 21, 2005 at 9:08 PM
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Quirky,
Whoa!!!! I did read the post, just missed who it was. Sorry.......... 
Shadow
posted by
Keshet
on August 21, 2005 at 9:04 PM
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inked--
it's the nature of Hotel Blogit...
posted by
Julia.
on August 21, 2005 at 8:57 PM
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shadow--
...well maybe if you read the post--it might help?? lol.
posted by
Julia.
on August 21, 2005 at 8:56 PM
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Quirky,
Whoops!!!! Its been a very long 24 hours for this girl and I've still yet to write my post. Someone get me a glass of juice and a tylenol. 
Shadow
posted by
Keshet
on August 21, 2005 at 8:52 PM
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wow
hate to hear that. I leave come back and I come back to bad news what the heck is up with that?
posted by
inkedforlife
on August 21, 2005 at 8:48 PM
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shadow--
what do you mean, what have you missed?? One of my favorites, mmm-w, is leaving soon.
posted by
Julia.
on August 21, 2005 at 8:47 PM
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Quirky,
Take the time off and so what have I missed now? Shadow
posted by
Keshet
on August 21, 2005 at 8:45 PM
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Tissi--
some of us get to know each other so well here, that it's so hard to say goodbye.
posted by
Julia.
on August 21, 2005 at 8:41 PM
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JJ--
yeah--if there were such an organization I'd be calling them right now!
posted by
Julia.
on August 21, 2005 at 8:37 PM
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poet--
it breaks my heart, truly.
posted by
Julia.
on August 21, 2005 at 8:36 PM
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Quirky
I have been a "regular" in a particular AOL chatroom for 6 years. I feel the same way when I get emails saying "so long it's been fun". They are so much more to me than words on a computer screen.
Tissi Blake 
posted by
TissiBlake
on August 21, 2005 at 8:34 PM
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Quirky,
It is kind of a bummer, but just think. There are some guys that will come around buggin' you until you are ready to tear your hair out and ask for enaction of a Federal Interstate Restraining Order. There's not one of us who will ever leave anyone alone.
Hiiiiya...
JJ
posted by
Jack_Flash
on August 21, 2005 at 8:31 PM
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yeah everytime i think i may leave
i think all that same stuff
posted by
poetjpb
on August 21, 2005 at 8:17 PM
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