To me, this place is......

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To me, this place is......
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Mon, 03-03-2008 - 10:57pm

Simple enough....just finish the statement.


Fill in the blank as to what the FB reminds you of...is to you...what void it fills. Be silly, be serious, be thoughtful, introspective...whatever.


To me,

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Registered: 06-24-2007
Mon, 03-03-2008 - 11:23pm

I'll answer my own question...


http://renthawa.imeem.com/music/P6dk2zjr/the_white_stripes_were_going_to_be_friends/


Remember being a teen and going to school and meeting your friends between classes, at lunch, or after school? Remember the

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Tue, 03-04-2008 - 8:16am

To me,



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Tue, 03-04-2008 - 8:45am

To me,

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Registered: 11-13-2006
Tue, 03-04-2008 - 9:06am
Thank you so much for doing this thread. When I read this last night, I started to think about what you had said, how it made you feel. It was then and there I decided that if I never post another thing on this board, that this is my opportunity to share what this place has always meant to me.

so I will tell you all a story. A story of the fantasy board as seen by me.

When I found ivillage many years ago, I was astounded to see so many people like myself, Searching, wondering about things. I asked myself many questions during this time. What was my life missing? Was this a place that I could find a way to be a better person? Was this a place I could learn something? Now I wont lie to you, my main focus at the time was reading stories and watching people flirt. It was so exciting to see that happening right in front of my eyes. It was intoxicating.

Now many of you will find this hard to believe, but I was absolutely TERRIFIED to post the first time. My hands shook, my heart pounded. A million things went through my head. "what if I say something wrong?" "what if I offend someone?" "will I fit in?" "Will ANYBODY respond?" Yes, I was shy, I was intimidated by the community that was established. I neednt have worried. I posted one time, and was welcomed by 10 people. And so it began. I have to thank Joel and Boomer for being two of those people that made me feel welcome. You always hold a special place! (wiping my eyes)

Time passed and I found myself drawn into this community. I met people, learned likes and dislikes, found out who was who. I found a home. When I was asked to be the Community leader here, I was going through the hardest time of my life. Many of you know of the loss of my parents. I was right smack in the middle of huge grief. but I only hesitated a moment and then i said yes, I would do it.

Being a leader was challenging. I had times when I could think of nothing to say. There were times when I didnt even want to come here. But people reached out to me. They offered a hand to hold and a shoulder to cry on. Then, I found a family. I found people who made me laugh, who challenged me to look at things differently, to strive to make myself a better woman, a better mother and a better friend. I found a place to help me through the loneliness of loss, a place to help me feel like a real person again. Not one so steeped in grief.

It was a bumpy road, it always has been. But one thing I know, people have come and gone on this board. They have moved in and out of my life, but that is the way of the world. I have made true and lasting friendships here, friendships that go way beyond the borders of the internet and beyond the confines of Ivillage.

Is this an online virtual community? Yes it is, but its more than that to me.

For me it is a place to go when im lonely or mad at my hubby; its a place to laugh and be silly; its a place to share your fears and worries.

For me its a community, my family and my home.

I love you all!

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Tue, 03-04-2008 - 9:27am

Cindy, I too love this place. I thought I was a freak at times. Now I know I am not the only freak. What you said was heart warming and special. I know you had to reach down deep to express those words. You care for people here and those people care for you.

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Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the thingsyou didn't do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bow lines.Sail away from the safe harbor.Catch the trade winds in your
sails.Explore. Dream.Discover" ...

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Tue, 03-04-2008 - 9:34am

Yes Male, I do care for all of u.

A friend sent me something a while back that came to my attention last evening. It was about pushing yourself to be the best person you can be, while the original message changed for me in that email, the fact is, this place has helped me realize how to become that person. its a work in progress

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Tue, 03-04-2008 - 9:54am

This is harder than I thought. I should never read your answer first. Your answer is the way I feel..


To me, this place is where I go to relax and enjoy my friends in fun, drink and shower...lol

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Tue, 03-04-2008 - 10:02am

We are all a work in progress. I like to think each day I get better and better.At what I do not know.I just want to think that life, me, my friends and everything gets better and better.

Male65401

Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the thingsyou didn't do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bow lines.Sail away from the safe harbor.Catch the trade winds in your
sails.Explore. Dream.Discover" ...

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Registered: 10-12-2007
Tue, 03-04-2008 - 10:53am

Toots , Some times the hardest thing to do is to say how the inner heart really feels . To get there , you have the layers like the onion ! The tough outer skin , then many layers that protect the soft caring , sensitive loving heart . We all love you , you have brought many of us over here . You probably have helped others learn how to use the computer , and to post ! LOL ! Your advice , humor , jokes , games , thoughts and friendship here have been , sought , enjoyed , loved , angered , shared by so many . At time you have that maternal side that comes out to protect those close to you .There has always been an interesting tid-bit of a daily topic to discuss in one of your many threads . You have given your deepest opinions and shared our hardships like they were yours to share , or bare alone at times . Your words may be hard and cutting at other times , but those words were wisdoms being given to deaf ears at times .Or to be to blind to a problem that you could see through . You bound a family community together and made all feel at home here , equals .
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My favorite quote:***Those who jump are foolish
Best advice I've ever received:***Those who hesitate are lost
Topics to ask me for advice on:***Advice , is free , but seldom followed , when it is hard to tell someone some thing -start with the first word , the rest will follow ...!

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Tue, 03-04-2008 - 11:55am

An R.E.M.song comes to mind from reading everyones post here.


Everybody Hurts



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