If you are here on the Lounge right now, please raise your hand!

[Moonbeam_Starlight]

[HEyHEY]

1. When am I not?

[Moonbeam_Starlight]

7. You know

you have a point. When ARE you not here? Are you a bot? Or do you just have no life?

:hi:

[HEyHEY]

10. Well, truly I'm off and on

I work with DU minimized, so I'm on and off all the time.
The at night....well yeah - no life
I live in a small town where I know no one

[Moonbeam_Starlight]

28. Hugs for HeyHey

That sounded funny! Hugs for HeyHey! That's GOT to be the name of something--maybe a charitable organization that raises money for orphaned polar bears?

Well anyway :hug:

[JohnKleeb]

2. ya what is it

[ogradda]

3. right here

n/t

[guitar man]

4. yo <nt>

[crispini]

5. me!

[Moonbeam_Starlight]

6. You GUYS!!! You cannot even follow directions, can you???

I said raise your hand!

[wtmusic]

8. Like this?

*raises hand*

[Moonbeam_Starlight]

14. eh, it was a joke

really if you take it VERY literally there should be no responses to this post. Get it? Buncha people sitting at their computers, raising their hand in the air?

I think I must have a lame sense of humor, sorry!

[wtmusic]

46. the "lounge" is a state of mind

it's everywhere.

Psst...I didn't *really* raise my hand. Don't tell anyone.

[JohnKleeb]

9. the speedo team broke my hands

:cry:

[Moonbeam_Starlight]

11. Kleeb loves speedos

[JohnKleeb]

15. No, I love football and chugging alcohol

[HEyHEY]

12. How's school?

[JohnKleeb]

18. lovely

I had 4-5 hours today of political discssion. Beautiful girls in my classes I couldnt be happier. Started out when we had some discussion on AWOL Bush in journalism which btw kicks ass and I now am considering minoring in it, then after chem I went to government, and aced a model citizenship test after debating english only supporters and nativists, then in political science we watched Bush and Micahel Petrouka's acceptance speeches, I hammered the right hard in discussion, then young dems, and I felt great seeing my comrades new and old.

[HEyHEY]

22. When is your first story due?

I'd love to read it

[JohnKleeb]

25. its yet to be assigned

Ive only had two classes and I'll post it. I dont actually have a position on the staff, being its only journalism 1.
Here's the way I look at shit though, I cant make it as a speechwriter, I'll love to write for the paper, like editorals about politics and the issues of the day or write about sports or be a comedy writer. I ran in to one of the teachers who inspired me to become a fan of writing near the library the other day, it was great to see him, he was like a father figure for me, because he reminded me a lot of my dad, they both were liberal pseudo hippies who went down to the mexico area in teh 60's.

[Taverner]

13. I AM I AM

EVERYONE LOOK AT MEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE

[The_Casual_Observer]

16. Did Kleeb do his homework tonight?

[JohnKleeb]

21. of course I did

O8)I have block so its easy to get done in one night, my homework that was due today was done tuesday, and my homework thats due tommorow was completed yesterday.

[foxy]

24. You sound like me in junior high!

good job johnkleeb

now how do I get my 13 yr old to do his English or at least try?

[JohnKleeb]

30. ehh I am not the ideal role model for your guys kids heh

Well, your thirteen year old needs to first read an excellent book about a subject he'll enjoy, and get a great english teacher who doesnt focus on grammar, as english has gone on for me as Ive grown older, Ive seen less focus on grammar and more on lit, and I love lit. You have to have him read what he wants to read, reading is great if you enjoy waht youre reading. I was blessed in 8th grade to have a pretty good english teacher who really humanized things and from then on, I had teachers like that, I am not sure what my teacher this year will be like but shes clearly not a bore like my teacher was when I was 12 and around your son's age. I am a terrible role model though heh, never been on the honor roll, not going to a four year school out of HS, I am being hard on myself I know but the sciences and maths brought me down along with bad elective decisions. Another thing is, I sleep in class. I am not a good role model but I am hard on myself a little I guess but in a way I have in a way really impressed some people with my history-gov knowledge, just today I aced a model citizenship test after arguing for tolerance of immigrants, and I impressed people which was cool.

[foxy]

31. He brought home a progress report with a 17 average in English

He did bring it up after I grounded him from his playstation 2 though. Also from watching movies and sleeping at my house. He has to sleep at his grandpas house until he brings his average up to passing? It's at a 69 now, go figure! Just in 2 days!!!

[JohnKleeb]

32. 17%? do I hear you right

I remember when I was a freshman and I was in a english class with a no late homework policy, it intially screwed me up, I saw my F on my first interim and I told myself, I am gonna bring that up, and I did to a C, if I only had gotten to a better start, I would have been on the honor roll, and would have had some nice mo. Its not so bad though. Ive had struggles in some electives, language, math, and science, specifically chemistry. Does your son get along with his english teacher? conflict between me and my chem teacher last year led to a lot of problems.

[foxy]

34. I hoope so he is ther early every morning now for tutoring.

Another part of his groundation. He messed up and tried to lie to me and tell me he didn't understand the material. Now he is telling the truth about just not wanting to do it. So I told him he still had to go to the tutoring until his grades are up. Now we also have to take him for his math grade being a 57 average. He is not a happy camper.

[JohnKleeb]

35. I wouldnt be happy, I love my PS2 and PC

Hope he can get it together, its not too late, my brother who is 14 had a rough start last year and was helped by the same woman who saved me from going ot summer school in 7th grade for math, I just barely passed that class, and he improved his grades signifancy when he went in to basic skills which means he has a learning disablity, I also have one, maybe your son does, being LD doesnt mean youre stupid but it can mean things are harder.

[foxy]

36. No learning problem just laziness.

He is a very bright student. Used to make A's and B's all year. Work just got harder and he doesn't want to try that hard. I figure if I take his games away he will start to try harder just so he can play again.

[JohnKleeb]

37. oh lazyness

I am not a parent but I would just limit his gaming because if he can't game, then he'll be complaining to you all the time, if he has some, he may have an intiative, or maybe only let him play when hes done with his work. I dont know, I am not a parent, but I think a compromise may work.

[foxy]

38. I didn't want your opinion as a parent

I wanted your opinion because you are closer to his age and can give me advice on how he may be thinking.

And by the way what time do you have to get up in the morning?

[JohnKleeb]

40. Oh sorry

I wake up at 6:15 in the morning and classes start at 7:20. I stay up late though but if I do everything right, I am not too tired, Sorry I didnt know that heh. I dont know what he may be thinking, but I think he may be thinking perhaps, this doesnt matter because its not gonna be on my transcript for college and etc, I'd rather be playing PS2, etc, like last year I'd get distracted and put stuff off, and it was really dumb. Its best in my opinion to get started on stuff early, I also like to use my lunch period to get homework done because the less time I have to HWK is the more time I have to do what I want.

[foxy]

41. He isn't even thinking about college I'm sure.

He barely thinks about girls. Hey how do you overcome being shy about standing up in front of the class and talking?

He only thinks about playing the ps2! That is why he is grounded from it. (good one I think)

[JohnKleeb]

55. oh then

How do you overcome being shy? heh wrong person to ask but I basically realize that its not that hard to do. I still an introvert over an extrovert but I do enjoy people and the company of. Public speaking can be at eased by just realizing its not that bad.

[foxy]

56. So I should teach him the breathing exercise..right?

I never could overcome that obstacle and it took alot off my grades. I don't want that to happen to him. My 10 yr old is shy too, but he at least trys it. And succeeds. So he tells me every day he come home. I am proud of him for that accomplishment!

[JohnKleeb]

57. I just tried to relax and it came out easier

I used to dread it, now I just deal with it.

[foxy]

58. That's what I try to tell him. But...

He is 13 and he doesn't realize I went through the same thing so he doesn't believe me. But I think it will work out in the long run. Thanks for the help tonight I needed it. You made it where I will sleep a little better.

I did take my medicine about an hour ago and I am getting a little woozy so I better go lay down soon.

But trying to get off DU when it is peaceful is hard.

If I don't come back with a reply you know I went to bed.

[JohnKleeb]

59. I'll be in bed soon too

I get home at 2:30 daily but I go out tommorow evening for a school game. NP helping, always free and willing to lend my experience. Its not easy being a teen, I had tough years at that age.

[foxy]

62. Sweet dreams darlin'

Hope you have a peaceful sleep and wake up well rested.

[JohnKleeb]

63. thanks

looking forward to tommorow even if I do have chem and algebra II :puke:, but I also have english and film.

[foxy]

66. I quit in 10th didn't have to go through chem...

wouldn't know what you are going through. Sorry. But I loved algebra 1 and 2 go figure

[JohnKleeb]

69. I need three lab sciences to get a standard diploma

Got Bio and Active Physics, a physics class but with few math. I dont like Math though the teachers have ever since freshman year been good.

[foxy]

72. It always helps to have good teachers you can relate to...

Let them know how you feel and it will get even better. They like it when they know they can reach the students on a personal level. When they know they are accomplishing something they try even harder. Another lesson I learned through the years.

[BelleCarolinaPeridot]

17. I am here .

:hi:

[miss_kitty]

19. i'm here, trying to crack 1,000

:hi:

[Mayberry Machiavelli]

20. Well, I feel really stupid, but okay.

:headbang:

[Moonbeam_Starlight]

26. Why do you feel stupid, cutie?

[Mayberry Machiavelli]

33. I'm just kidding, LOL

[foxy]

23. How high do I have to raise it? n/t

[Moonbeam_Starlight]

27. High enough for me to see it in Texas.

[foxy]

29. Pick me I'm here then!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Was that high enough. Or could it be the 'beam talking?

[GoddessOfGuinness]

39. Ooo! OOooo!

Please don't put me in the corner for being overly-enthusiastic!

[foxy]

42. Hey good to see you tonight

We night owls needs someone to keep us company!

[GoddessOfGuinness]

43. I must be insane to stay up this late...

But it's so nice with everybody asleep and the house so peaceful and quiet.
:toast: From a night anteater to a night owl :toast:

[foxy]

47. Yep that's why I am up.

Kids are asleep and not bothering me. Plus only the good one's stay up late. Hey whatever happened to listenup?

[GoddessOfGuinness]

51. I'm not sure...

I haven't seen her here in a lonnnnnnnnnng time, though.

[barackmyworld]

44. *hand*

watching conan

[foxy]

48. Mouth waqtering over even the thought of those m-u-s-c-e-l-s

Thanks for the sweet dreams tonight!

oops my bad you meant the talk show host right?

I meant the barbarian!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[bobthedrummer]

45. .

:hi:
:smoke:

[foxy]

50. oops forgot message in subject line

better now

:hi:

[bobthedrummer]

53. //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////

:hi:
:smoke:

[foxy]

54. hmmmmmmm

:spank:
:bounce:
:toast:
:evilgrin:

[bobthedrummer]

60. umm-hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm

:P
:party:
:bounce:
:wow:
:hi: :hi: :hi: :hi: :hi: :hi: :hi: :loveya:
:smoke:

[foxy]

64. That even looks inviting................................

um....hmmmmm
:evilgrin:

[bobthedrummer]

68. Are you usually here in The Lounge foxy?

O8)

[foxy]

73. I used to be tonight is a fluke though.

Just had a couple while watching the football game and didn't want to go to sleep yet. Wanted to have some fun instead. And get some advice from johnkleeb about my own son too.

[bobthedrummer]

74. I used to hang out here more often.

Btw, my son is 29-so he's got a decade on Kleeb, lol.

[foxy]

75. Me too. Sorry got lost there for a minute...

Went to LBN and was reading. Are you still awake?

[Bride of Cthulhu]

49. Hand

:hi:

[foxy]

52. Godd to see you

What time do you have to get up?

:hi:

[enigmatic]

61. Me!

Drinking tea for a change..

[foxy]

65. Are you in the same time zone as Texas? If so why are you awake?

Inquiring minds want to know?

[enigmatic]

67. I'm in Alberta...

Doing programming for my radio station..

[foxy]

70. Tell me more please...

Like is it the same time zone? I am a little intoxicated but I am still interested.

[enigmatic]

71. I'm in the Mountain Time Zone..

And doing programming for my internet radio station:

http://www.radioenigma.com

Putting new songs, shows tec into the rotation; I like doing it at night when it's quiet. Drinking tea; I need another cup...

[Nightowl_2004]

76. Hand!

:toast: :hi:

[truthspeaker]

77. Yo

I'm at work.

Been here two and a half hours and only on my third can of Diet Mountain Dew.