edonil Posted January 25, 2013 Report Share Posted January 25, 2013 Not too much, just getting into work now and setting up for the night. I have enough stuff to do, woot! lol Snow... (shudder) sick of the white stuff falling right now. It's been a weird winter, nothing for a long time and then blizzard after blizzard. And people say climate change isn't true... :-P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Webmonkey Posted January 25, 2013 Report Share Posted January 25, 2013 *swings in* hey guys,... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edonil Posted January 25, 2013 Report Share Posted January 25, 2013 Hey Webmonkey, how're you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mako Posted January 25, 2013 Report Share Posted January 25, 2013 6? O.o Where are you getting 6? Gencon is 8 months away now. End of January to end of July. Which gives me a bit of leeway for the inevitable 'i haven't finished the stuff, aargh' week... ---------- Post added at 04:12 AM ---------- Previous post was at 04:11 AM ---------- And apparently I'm doing a bit too well standing in for the actor playing the big, dumb knight. I might end up in the play at this rate! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Webmonkey Posted January 25, 2013 Report Share Posted January 25, 2013 Another in a long list of crap-tastic days,.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edonil Posted January 25, 2013 Report Share Posted January 25, 2013 Oof, I'm sorry Web. :/ Did you hear back from the company? Mako, that makes more sense, I guess. Well, looks like I've got a goal too...need to get Yan Lo and Misaki all painted up in time for that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Webmonkey Posted January 25, 2013 Report Share Posted January 25, 2013 yes,.. but they only called to tell me that they haven't made any decision. On the plus side, it's not a "no",... but on the negative side, I'm still "floating in limbo" on this one,.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mako Posted January 25, 2013 Report Share Posted January 25, 2013 Ugh, that sucks monkey. But as you say, it's not a no. They might be looking into the details and result of taking it on further before deciding, which could be a good thing. You've made it last the first big hurdle of immediate no! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edonil Posted January 25, 2013 Report Share Posted January 25, 2013 Aw, I'm sorry. Well, it definitely isn't a no! (right now) Hopefully it'll work out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Webmonkey Posted January 25, 2013 Report Share Posted January 25, 2013 It's just discouraging because it's been a long road to get here. I'm 12k and 4+ years into this thing,.. ---------- Post added at 07:35 PM ---------- Previous post was at 07:34 PM ---------- I have made it as far as having them present it to "focus groups". Which i'm sure they wouldn't waste the money on if they didn't at least have some interest in it,... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edonil Posted January 25, 2013 Report Share Posted January 25, 2013 That's definitely correct. Companies aren't about to put money into anything that they don't have an intention of getting a return on. So that is most definitely a good thing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Webmonkey Posted January 25, 2013 Report Share Posted January 25, 2013 but still,.. I can't count my chickens before they've hatched,.. so to speak. Until the check is in my hand, the rest is just speculation,.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mako Posted January 25, 2013 Report Share Posted January 25, 2013 Yeah, I'd say focus groups mean they're interested but trying to gauge profit and consumer interest more accurately. ---------- Post added at 04:44 AM ---------- Previous post was at 04:44 AM ---------- True, its not certain till the papers are signed and the fund is slushed. But still, encouraging signs at least! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Webmonkey Posted January 25, 2013 Report Share Posted January 25, 2013 *nods* and I'm a fairly patient man,.. but after so many years of plugging away at it, my patience is beginning to wear a bit thin,.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edonil Posted January 25, 2013 Report Share Posted January 25, 2013 Heh, I bet! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mako Posted January 25, 2013 Report Share Posted January 25, 2013 You've stuck it out a lot longer than I'd have the energy for I reckon, that's for sure! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Webmonkey Posted January 25, 2013 Report Share Posted January 25, 2013 many a day has been spent pushing two jobs to pay for it. So I pray it isn't wasted time and money. but thanks for the encouragement guys. ---------- Post added at 07:59 PM ---------- Previous post was at 07:54 PM ---------- anyways,.. enough about me,.. what's up in your guys' neck of the woods? ---------- Post added at 08:09 PM ---------- Previous post was at 07:59 PM ---------- alright,.. bed time again. G'night gents,.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mako Posted January 25, 2013 Report Share Posted January 25, 2013 Well, now I've made hte somewaht foolish decision to paint my Mannequin's ball crew for gencon, I need to work out how many mannequins I should have. Cos if it's more than two, I have to get the putty out! And might be playing a big stupid knight in a comedy play. ---------- Post added at 05:09 AM ---------- Previous post was at 05:09 AM ---------- Night Web, here's hopin for info soon! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edonil Posted January 25, 2013 Report Share Posted January 25, 2013 G'night Web! Yay, college assignment down... man, that was bizarrely difficult. Writing down goals for the organizational class... just weird. O.o Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mako Posted January 25, 2013 Report Share Posted January 25, 2013 That sounds quite random really. Still, I suppose it is organisational! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edonil Posted January 25, 2013 Report Share Posted January 25, 2013 The class seems to have been written by some very Type A personalities, I have to say, lol. But hey, it's done, and that's a good thing. Now to work on the assignment due tomorrow for the counseling course... which should be very interesting. There's some people in my class for that one who have some perspectives on counseling that I am finding kinda scary... >.> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mako Posted January 25, 2013 Report Share Posted January 25, 2013 Oh? do tell, I always enjoy hearing about people who's perspectives border on the unhinged! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edonil Posted January 25, 2013 Report Share Posted January 25, 2013 Well, thankfully these people aren't everyone in the class...most of the class seems nice and very well put together. However... I mentioned AA in my first forum assignment, talking about cultural hostility towards the issues of chronic psychological problems, and I almost immediately had people express their hostility towards AA. Then, in another post, I read someone who talked about being diagnosed bipolar and walking out on the counselor, and basically give an anti-medication rant. It was something else... at the end of the day, you want to talk about issues of over-medication, or issues of bad diagnoses, sure, that's fine. But to call the idea of medication or Alcoholics Anonymous (or similar 12 step programs) some sort of deceit of the devil is just terrifying in someone who is expressing interest in being a counselor. The medications exist because chronic issues are chemical imbalances. I should know, I have chemical ADD, there is an imbalance of hormones in my head that causes the condition. I know people with chemical depression or bipolar. The thought of someone telling them that they should just get off that medication is...well, scary. And somewhat enraging, honestly. I mean, hell, the textbook spoke specifically against the idea that all issues can be 'cured', citing that chronic conditions are going to happen and that treatment is different. ...I'm done ranting now... Hey Shine! That Megabus to Buffalo, what time would you be getting to the city? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evilbleachman Posted January 25, 2013 Report Share Posted January 25, 2013 Good morning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edonil Posted January 25, 2013 Report Share Posted January 25, 2013 Okay, adding to the rant just because I need to get this off my chest: I am firmly, 100% in the camp of God can heal any issue, and do so in a miraculous manner that'll baffle doctors and scientists. However, I am equally firmly in the camp that the word can is not the same thing as the word will, and anyone confusing those two terms while in a position like Christian Counselor, Pastor, or whatever, leaves me angry. It is misleading, non-Biblical, and, in the words of my textbook 'Pollyanna-ish'. It's an over-simplification of something that will lead to more pain than already is going to happen. I mean, what the hell, have these people even read the Bible? Paul had more faith than these people and he wasn't healed or spared affliction, he had more of it! ...okay. Now I'm done. Until something else sets me off I'm sure. ---------- Post added at 11:53 PM ---------- Previous post was at 11:53 PM ---------- Good morning. Hey Bleach. *grin* Don't mind me, you're arriving mid-rant. So, how's you? ---------- Post added at 11:54 PM ---------- Previous post was at 11:53 PM ---------- Good morning. Hey Bleach. *grin* Don't mind me, you're arriving mid-rant. So, how's you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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