Thanks Yous, and A Matter of Pride

[momijizukamori]

First and foremost, thank you to everybody who wished me a happy birthday. I didn't get around to replying to everybody individually because it was a busy weekend, but I saw, so, thanks ^^ It was pretty much a weekend of food and friends, which was nice, and then my mom took me to see La Mala Educación, the new Pedro Almodovar film, which was...interesting. I'm not entirely certain I can say I liked it, but it was interesting. Mmm, plot twists. This also means that I've now seen my firt NC-17 film ^^

Anyway, on to other things, for a short while at least.

I have problems with my own pride. Yes, sometimes it is a good thing - it gives me self-confidence, and I do have things in my life to be proud of. But at the same time, it also holds me back occasionally, as strange as that sounds.

I think the biggest problem with me and my pride can be summed up by saying that it keeps me from doing two things: one, largely getting anywhere _near_ the possibility of looking stupid in front of other people, and two, admitting I'm wrong.

While I've been trying to be better about the second, at least with the big things where it matters the most, I've begun to notice more and more recently that I'm starting to find myself wanting or liking or being interested in things that I refuse to tell people because I run the risk of looking foolish, or it's something I've previously dismissed or looked down upon, and by changing my opinions I'm admitting I was wrong.

Yeah, stupid, I know ^^


Meh. I'll figure out what to do about this later, I think. For now, Mario Kart :D

Comments

[doctorskuld.livejournal.com]

Dammit, I really want to see "Bad Education." I'm glad your Mom recommended Pedro Almodovar to me last year, I've really come to love his films, especially "The Law of Desire" (watch that if you want to see a gay Antonio Banderas) and "All About my Mother."

Where was "Bad Education" playing, out of curiosity?

And yeah, don't be afraid to admit you're wrong sometimes, or there are things you don't know. Trust me. Bullshitting it, or pretending you know something you don't makes you look even dumber. Out of the choices of "being a stubborn ass" and "not being a stubborn ass" always choose the latter.

[momijizukamori]

It's playing at West Boylston Cinemas, or at least, that's where we saw it.

[doctorskuld.livejournal.com]

I'll take the "Boylston" as it's somewhere in Boston? ^^;;

[momijizukamori]

Um, no, West Boylston is sorta in the middle of nowhere ^^; It may or may not be in the opposite direction of Boston from here, I dunno.

[innate.livejournal.com]

Off topic, is that icon Death Note?

[doctorskuld.livejournal.com]

It is, indeed. :3

[brainmuffin.livejournal.com]

But you're supposed to do everything I say <3

And no one's going to think you look stupid for changing your opinions. None of us, at any rate. We'll do our maniacal laughter when you've left the room.

(If you ever need me to say something so you have an excuse to do it, just ask)

... And I'm sorry, and I do think you're cool. Really.

[kirchu.livejournal.com]

♥ you, Cocoa.

I think I know how you feel with that...but sometimes, I really like to show off to the girls that I'm a tomboy and I PWN at Super Smash Bros. Melee. X( *is weird*

[innate.livejournal.com]

[momijizukamori]

...I love you XD;

And thank you :D

[innate.livejournal.com]

<3 <3

[astelspirals.livejournal.com]

try saying something right now that you like, or think i may think is stupid.

most of the time, when you think something you like may be stupid or foolish, it's generally not as bad as you think it is :) many people probably secretly want it too.

*whisper* and y'know what? XD i like Yugi-oh and Pokemon ;D

[momijizukamori]

...I've always wanted to roleplay, but I've never started because all of my friends have been doing it for years and years and and _hate_ being the clueless n00b at anything ^^;

(And I like Pokemon too, although I'll mostly admit to that one. Digimon too.)

[astelspirals.livejournal.com]

*laugh* i hear ya. start out with one person.. who you know really well and are comfortable with. have them walk you through it, or dude. go to a random irc channel or something and just work at it. then you can go to your friends and know what all's up. because rping with a bunch of strangers is somehow easier, i've found..

(XD i haven't actually watched much Digimon. it was never on when i could get to it. )

[momijizukamori]

May be true, although I'm edgy about starting in any situation, I think ^^;

(I got hooked when we were on a trip and it was the only thing vaguely interesting on TV one Saturday morning XD)

[sir-riza.livejournal.com]

Hi! My name is Jesse and I have a problem. I'm an RPer with practially no RP anymore! -bats eyelashes-

[bramblyhedge.livejournal.com]

OMG, yes, I hear ya! I've had a life-long problem with asking for help, as I hate people knowing that I don't know what I'm doing.^^;;; Plus, I'm stubborn - mulishly so. It's one of those things that are really difficult to cure.^_^;;;