Cas's Corner

[caspai]

OK, here is the thing. I have mostly only ever posted over on SRP, so I don't know hardly anyone anywhere else, but, well, I am feeling very much cut off from humanity right now, and would like to try to get to know some new people. I just had a very important relationship break up, and I would like to have some things that aren't tied to her in some way.

Some things about me. I am bi-sexual, or at least I was while she was in my life. Don't particularily know where that is going to go now. I am married, and yes, he knew about the relationship. We have no secrets from each other.

I didn't come here to try and figure out what went wrong with her, because I know what ended the relationship, and why, and am dealing with that, or at least trying to. I don't want to talk about her, I just really want some people who will take my mind off of things for a while, and make me feel a little bit less alone. So if there is anyone out there willing to come and talk to me about absolutely anything at all, I would appreciate it.

~Cas

 

[rosylady]

Hi Cas, welcome to the playground. There is lots to do here and most of us are friendly and welcoming.

So how's the weather where you are? Its cold and windy here in southern ontario, canada where I am.

 

[Native Alien]

Allow me to be the first to say,

"Welcome to the Playground".

just post in the threads that you are interested in and give people a chance to get to know ya.

 

[caspai]

*smile* One thing about Lit, you never have to wait long for a response.

Thank you both of you for letting me not feel alone.

The weather here, which is Utah, is cold and clear, but not as cold as it could be, and no-where near enough snow. Anyone planning on skiing here isn't going to find much to ski on.

 

[kikmosa]

Hello Cas.
You'll find the people here on the playground to be very friendly and understanding. I'm sure that you'll very quickly make a lot of new friends here. There are many wonderful threads and new ones are always welcomed.
Take a look around and jump in anywhere you want to. I spend a lot of time on the True Confessions thread myself. The people there have been very supportive. There are so many, though, that it's hard to pick just one. Or two, or three, Lol.
Most of the people here call me Kiki. You can find me on here as often as I'm not at work. I hope you enjoy being here as much as I do welcoming you to the best forum on Lit.

 

[kkceohcs]

Hello and Welcome to Partytown, USA.

Everyone calls me KK.

for your day.

for your night

kk

 

[kkceohcs]

Hello Cas.
You'll find the people here on the playground to be very friendly and understanding. I'm sure that you'll very quickly make a lot of new friends here. There are many wonderful threads and new ones are always welcomed.
Take a look around and jump in anywhere you want to. I spend a lot of time on the True Confessions thread myself. The people there have been very supportive. There are so many, though, that it's hard to pick just one. Or two, or three, Lol.
Most of the people here call me Kiki. You can find me on here as often as I'm not at work. I hope you enjoy being here as much as I do welcoming you to the best forum on Lit.

Ok, that was just too bizzarre. Hiya Kik. How are you today.

Psst, Yes, Im lurking...



kk

 

[kikmosa]

Ok, that was just too bizzarre. Hiya Kik. How are you today.

Psst, Yes, Im lurking...



kk

I'm doing good today. Welcoming someone new always make me feel good. Now stop lurking and start posting. Your posts always brightens my days.

 

[caspai]

So, I guess if I am going to actually get to know people, I should try suggesting a topic.

Do you think it is insane to be reading The Lord of the Rings to a 7 year old? I am doing that right now, and I have had reactions from "isn't that over her head?" to "Don't you think that is just a bit violent?" She loves the movies, though, and I wanted her to know the real stories, and to understand that there is a wonderful world in books, she doesn't have to just sit back and watch.

 

[kkceohcs]

So, I guess if I am going to actually get to know people, I should try suggesting a topic.

Do you think it is insane to be reading The Lord of the Rings to a 7 year old? I am doing that right now, and I have had reactions from "isn't that over her head?" to "Don't you think that is just a bit violent?" She loves the movies, though, and I wanted her to know the real stories, and to understand that there is a wonderful world in books, she doesn't have to just sit back and watch.

Great for you.

I have a niece, 18 mo. Im buying 24-30+ toys for her. I want to be the Good education Uncle. My brother isnt into the education part. She is already so far ahead of the "suggested" I think the only ones holding her back will be her parents. THey're following "The Book"...Crap.

I wish my parent encouraged me to read, they didnt. It will haunt me forever. I still hate to read... because Im not good at it. There are so many good learning tools out now like this Leap frog? WoW, wishing I had this when I was growing up.

Have you read the Harry Potter books to her? My wife actually read them last year.



Hiya Kik. I gotta focus on work this month so I can only post and run a bit. REally glad to see you back.

to you ladies.

kk

 

[kikmosa]

So, I guess if I am going to actually get to know people, I should try suggesting a topic.

Do you think it is insane to be reading The Lord of the Rings to a 7 year old? I am doing that right now, and I have had reactions from "isn't that over her head?" to "Don't you think that is just a bit violent?" She loves the movies, though, and I wanted her to know the real stories, and to understand that there is a wonderful world in books, she doesn't have to just sit back and watch.

There's nothing wrong with it at all. No she won't understand it all but that's not important. Learning that the world of books and reading holds such wonders is very important. The earlier a child learns of the fun in reading, the better they learn and the easier school will be for them. Books can open whole new worlds that they never knew could be. The possibilities available are endless. Never worry if it's above her head. You can read it to her again and again as she grows and each time she'll get more from it. Let her enjoy what she can of it now.

As for the violence, yes it's there. As it is in most stories. Even sleeping beauty and snow white. It exsists and ignoring it won't make it go away. One day she'll question it and you can explain it then. If you try to hide all of it from her, she's going to have a very limited life. Don't put limits on her now. Let her grow in both mind and body. When she's older she'll thank you for it.

 

[caspai]

We have read all four of the Harry Potter books, some of them twice. *smile* I read them first because of all of the controversy when book 4 came out. I knew that they were going to be one of the hallmark things of her generation, and wanted to see for myself if they were really all that objectionable. *smile* I guess maybe if I were Christian, and not somewhat pagan in my belief systems, I might have been more offended by the books. We have read Harry Potter, and are anxiously awaiting the fifth book. *smile*

What I have been doing with The Lord of the Rings with my daughter is asking her occasionally to tell me what she has found that is different from the movie version and the books. She is a pretty amazing kid. The things she notices are amazing.

 

[kkceohcs]

good for you. Sounds like you and she are on the right path to encourage learning... by making it fun and something you did together. shell remember that for her lifetime.

Sounds like you are a pretty good Mom!

YOu dont necessarily have to have a theme.

what brought you to lit?

Are you looking for anything in particular?

KIK, has a thread about questions to learn more about yourself and so others can learn about you.

there is a place called True Confessions, where people go to drop the weight sittin on their shoulders. Many of us stay there offering comfort and support. It is a good place to gather. Always a fully stocked bar and usually someone willing to pour the drinks and visit with. That's where I met Kik. She is a fun loving sort. but beware, her rhymes are just part of her charm.



kk

 

[caspai]

Been on lit for almost a year and a half now. *smile* Came onto SRP just in time for a rather large board war over there that I somehow managed to get dragged into the middle of. Figure that if that didn't run me off, noting is going to. *laugh* It was actually my husband who found Lit, and spent so much time here that I figured if I couldn't fight, I might as well join. *grin*

I will no doubt check out True Confessions at some point, but right now if I start talking about confessions, I will say more than I really want to, which could be bad as, while she wasn't a part of this board, she is a member of Lit, and I don't want any toes being stepped on. *sigh*

 

[kikmosa]

good for you. Sounds like you and she are on the right path to encourage learning... by making it fun and something you did together. shell remember that for her lifetime.

Sounds like you are a pretty good Mom!

YOu dont necessarily have to have a theme.

what brought you to lit?

Are you looking for anything in particular?

KIK, has a thread about questions to learn more about yourself and so others can learn about you.

there is a place called True Confessions, where people go to drop the weight sittin on their shoulders. Many of us stay there offering comfort and support. It is a good place to gather. Always a fully stocked bar and usually someone willing to pour the drinks and visit with. That's where I met Kik. She is a fun loving sort. but beware, her rhymes are just part of her charm.



kk

Now KK that's just not right
It's not like my ryhmes will bite
I use them to say
Fun words in play
So don't always run in fright.

LMAO... don't scare her away now, you know my rhymes are just for fun.

 

[caspai]

*smile* Have you ever spent any time on SRP? There are people there who will delight in ripping you to shreds with a smile. I have survived that. I don't think some rhymes are going to run me off. *grin*

 

[kikmosa]

*smile* Have you ever spent any time on SRP? There are people there who will delight in ripping you to shreds with a smile. I have survived that. I don't think some rhymes are going to run me off. *grin*

I've only posted to the playground and the How To forum in one thread there. I don't go in the others at all. Can't really take all the back biting and flaming going on there. When they bring it here, I withdraw til it stops. I don't deal well with fighting at all. Too many bad memories get dregged up and I have trouble controling them. So I simply avoid it all when I can.

 

[kkceohcs]

*smile* Have you ever spent any time on SRP? There are people there who will delight in ripping you to shreds with a smile. I have survived that. I don't think some rhymes are going to run me off. *grin*

NO not over here, are welcomed and quite well encouraged.


not to mention and

WE do get an occasional troll coming from the GB. but not too often. Its much easier to just disagree and move on than to pick a fight. But some people live to fight.

You ever come across SweetP4u? she had a pic thread here for a bit. Really into the SRPG. We chat quite often, just visiting. Actually She is in Utah as well.

Kik, is truly a lot of fun. THAts mostly what we are for is the fun. course quite a bit doesnt make it to the boards.. hehehe



kk

 

[caspai]

Most of my friends from SRP have moved on, so I don't go there much anymore. I still had a few threads that were being posted to, but, well, they aren't going to be being posted to anymore. I thought maybe I would broaden my horizons a bit and try to meet some new people within a forum I was familiar and comfortable with. *smile*

And as for withdrawing from the chaos, the only way to get good out of a bad situation is to avoid it. Part of why I am so lonely right now is getting out of a situation that was only going to get bad.

 

[caspai]

I think Sweetpea and I were in a thread together last spring. NOt really sure when it was, to tell you the truth. The starter of the thread was the main character, and life got in the way of Lit, so the story was never finished. Too bad, too, I liked that story. *smile*

 

[kkceohcs]

Sweetp is a fun person to visit with.

I didnt see anything in your profile, Other than hubby being on here and having a "Friend", what do you like? more than just bi-curious? what is hubby's name?

Ive only been on here since June, 02. I really learned alot about myself in who I am and the things that I kept locked away in the secret dark recesses of my mind as evil arent that at all. Just the people in r/l I shared them with didnt understand.

I am a totally new person now. Someone without the feelings of regret and secrets of my past.


kk

 

[caspai]

Heart and soul time now, is it? OK, no, not bi-curious, just ended a two year long relationship with a wonderful woman who became intwined in every aspect of my life. She had to move on to try to explore something in her life that I just will never comprehend. *smile* I don't see how it makes sense to give up a good relationship in pursuit of a bad one, but that is just me.

My hubby's name on Lit is Swashbuckler, everyone just calls him Swash. He has several short stories posted on Lit, and we both have some dear friends that we have met through Lit. *smile*

I have been exploring my writing here as well, and have one thing that is pending right now that could be the beginning of a wild ride in writing. *smile*

Anything else you want to know about me, just ask. I will answer just about any question, as long as it doesn't reveal anything that could hurt someone.

 

[RomanHans]

Hey there...

Not to call attention to your age, but congrats on being another member of the Club of '69!

Why the kids of 1969 rule!

Look forward to your postings!

Roman

 

[Curious_Fem]

Just wanted to peek my head in and say hey.....welcome to the Playground! I see that kk and kiki are taking good care of you....they're very good at that.

I'm Curious....very nice to meet you.

 

[caspai]

So far everyone has been very nice, and thank you. *smile* Any help I can get going through these pesky stages of loss will help. Even knowing that what you are feeling is a normal part of the process doesn't help much. I felt alone, and you have all made me feel much better. *smile*