Other Chat DCC

[Vishnal]

Ahhhh, that's understandable! (Darn SurveyMonkey; do you know how many people in school use you for stuff??? which is probably why they ask for money, orz)

I'm gonna fill it out in a sec; hope you get enough data for your assignment!

[Homura]

PLOP

Hey I'm kind of alive. ;w;

[Dratini]

You're more alive than this thread. This ought to be renamed MCC (Monthly Chit Chat).

[Neo Emolga]

You're more alive than this thread. This ought to be renamed MCC (Monthly Chit Chat).

Hey, I'm game with bringing this back to life!

In other news, this is my last week of work before my job ends and I have to hop on unemployment. Honestly, I kind of need a little time to catch up with some stuff (car needs an oil change, need to pay the eye doctor and dentist a visit, got papers to sort out, and I still need to pack away Christmas decorations), but I hope it doesn't last for too long.

[Dratini]

Hey, I'm game with bringing this back to life!

In other news, this is my last week of work before my job ends and I have to hop on unemployment. Honestly, I kind of need a little time to catch up with some stuff (car needs an oil change, need to pay the eye doctor and dentist a visit, got papers to sort out, and I still need to pack away Christmas decorations), but I hope it doesn't last for too long.

Good luck on finding that balance! I know exactly what you're talking about. I've been unemployed for 5-months. At first, it was a real load of the ol' back, and I productively accomplished my to-do's. As the to-do list dwindled, I got progressively less motivated until the real problem became I just wasn't doing much of anything because the sense of urgency to accomplish anything was gone. It'll catch up to me at some point when I realize I'm out of money AND I squandered all my free time.

On a positive note, I made use of the opportunity to be active here for more than 30 minutes per year.

[Neo Emolga]

Good luck on finding that balance! I know exactly what you're talking about. I've been unemployed for 5-months. At first, it was a real load of the ol' back, and I productively accomplished my to-do's. As the to-do list dwindled, I got progressively less motivated until the real problem became I just wasn't doing much of anything because the sense of urgency to accomplish anything was gone. It'll catch up to me at some point when I realize I'm out of money AND I squandered all my free time.

On a positive note, I made use of the opportunity to be active here for more than 30 minutes per year.

Yeah, I've been on unemployment before, and there were times when I felt like I was on it for way too long (I hate watching a savings account dwindle lower and lower). And yeah, I can totally relate to those feelings. The job I'm going to be leaving had a lot of great people (they even treated me to a farewell lunch at Friendly's today and we had a great time), but the work itself is horrendously difficult!. I'm going to miss these awesome guys, but the work itself... definitely not my cup of tea at all. It was so complicated, convoluted, and always changing itself around with new rules/regulations while unexpectedly pulling the rug out from under me that there have been days where I felt like I had some kind of learning or mental disability. I have a feeling the expectations are too high and honestly, I wouldn't be the first person to drop out because it got to be too complex and... I have a feeling I'm not going to be the last either.

But, all in all, I'm hoping the next job I find will be better. I'm feeling hopeful and optimistic about it.

[Elbub]

I finally came up with a good idea for an avatar!

Unfortunately, my execution of said good idea is more than terrible because of my non-existent art skills. The result of which can be seen to the left. Sorry.

Anyone else changed their avatar recently? Or had their lack of skills embarrass them?

[Neo Emolga]

I finally came up with a good idea for an avatar!

Unfortunately, my execution of said good idea is more than terrible because of my non-existent art skills. The result of which can be seen to the left. Sorry.

Anyone else changed their avatar recently? Or had their lack of skills embarrass them?

I recently changed my avatar. The old one had Emolga with a berry branch, but I came across this one after digging around and thought it was pretty sweet.

As for embarrassment from a lack of skills, I'm definitely not a sports pro, that's for sure. On top of that, my dad and my brother also go to a bar for a trivia night thing, and I used to go but stopped after realizing I have absolutely ZERO sports and pop culture knowledge, and they're constantly asking questions in those areas. What's even worse is I can't look at my phone to pass the time because if you do that, they suspect you're cheating by Googling answers and the team you're sitting with will get disqualified.

[Chakramaster]

I finally came up with a good idea for an avatar!

Unfortunately, my execution of said good idea is more than terrible because of my non-existent art skills. The result of which can be seen to the left. Sorry.

Anyone else changed their avatar recently? Or had their lack of skills embarrass them?

Yup, I changed from a Pikachu with a scarf to this Detective Pikachu. Pretty much sums up my "online persona" lol. Was trying to work on a banner to go with it, but since I'm still learning effects (with shading, lightening the shading, lightening, etc and all that) and certain things came up recently I've been kinda uninspired to get back to that lately. Maybe next week sometime I'll get back to it. I've scraped it and reworked on it so many times now xD.

Yeah, I've been on unemployment before, and there were times when I felt like I was on it for way too long (I hate watching a savings account dwindle lower and lower). And yeah, I can totally relate to those feelings. The job I'm going to be leaving had a lot of great people (they even treated me to a farewell lunch at Friendly's today and we had a great time), but the work itself is horrendously difficult!. I'm going to miss these awesome guys, but the work itself... definitely not my cup of tea at all. It was so complicated, convoluted, and always changing itself around with new rules/regulations while unexpectedly pulling the rug out from under me that there have been days where I felt like I had some kind of learning or mental disability. I have a feeling the expectations are too high and honestly, I wouldn't be the first person to drop out because it got to be too complex and... I have a feeling I'm not going to be the last either.

But, all in all, I'm hoping the next job I find will be better. I'm feeling hopeful and optimistic about it.

Yeah I was looking for my first job for so long. Even finding a new one is still hard WITH experience. Good luck on your searches and hope it turns out some good results sooner than later. Longer you wait to find a replacement the harder it might feel to go back lol. At least for me that's how laziness feels hahaha.

My current job feels that way at times. It used to be pretty easy going, but now rules are changing, the higher ups are getting way more strict, and we have to do certain things to make any sort of changes in prices now (along with getting a manager approval before hand AND after).

I recently changed my avatar. The old one had Emolga with a berry branch, but I came across this one after digging around and thought it was pretty sweet.

As for embarrassment from a lack of skills, I'm definitely not a sports pro, that's for sure. On top of that, my dad and my brother also go to a bar for a trivia night thing, and I used to go but stopped after realizing I have absolutely ZERO sports and pop culture knowledge, and they're constantly asking questions in those areas. What's even worse is I can't look at my phone to pass the time because if you do that, they suspect you're cheating by Googling answers and the team you're sitting with will get disqualified.

LOL yeah, those bar triva games can be....brutal in OUR knowledge. I was only able to help once because.....somehow it wasn't sports/pop culture related. Somehow family night got mixed in with the trivia. So movies (like animation) trivia were included within the questions at times. Even though it was only asked like twice within the 2 hours I was there lol. That doesn't make sense though! You should be able to look at your phone. They can't watch everyone all at the same time. Why not block off or disqualify anyone who goes to the bathroom then. Hold it or you and everyone at your table is DQ.

[Pokemon Trainer Sarah]

Haha nice one @Elbub! I've only had two avatars the whole time I've been on this forum... I probably changed to this one like a year ago but it still seems new to me and like I shouldn't change it yet xD

Hope everything works out with you @Neo Emolga! I hope you find something really great and fun :D Since my scholarship ran out, I haven't been earning anything but I still have no free time because I'm still working xD Its the worst! Haha. I really need to get the brakes on my car checked and go to the dentist and get a haircut... Gah xD