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Ten Things to Know Before You Friend Me

  • Oct. 3rd, 2004 at 7:54 AM
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I saw an entry like this in another person's journal. I thought it was a stellar idea.

Ten things to know before friending me. A warning label of sorts. Difficult exercise though. The following is subject to change if I decide its dorky.

Hello :)

1. I am very sure of who I am. If you try to play mind games with me you will be smited. I don’t come to LJ for abuse but exchange. So if you are some psychotic person with issues please note the lamb’s blood on the door and move along.
2. I can be quite understanding and always try to be helpful. I’m not the smartest person in the world but I have a viewpoint I am happy to share.
3. I don’t post dirty pictures of myself. I do post pics on occasion with no actual reason other than to do so.
4. I write about my life and the people in it. I rarely write on politics because I find there are lots of smarter people than me who do and quite frankly it’s just not something I enjoy for the most part in this forum.
5. I am a happy person. I lead a happy life. I don’t think it makes me a rube to do so. While I can appreciate true cynicism its not a color that suits me personally.
6. I am the poster child for personal responsibility. If you are into scapegoats we’re going to have issues.
7. I like interaction. I like resolution. I’d like to teach the world to sing but I don’t have the bloody time.
8. I will trust you from the get go. However, if you do something to violate my trust it will be lost forever. I don’t do drama, I do closure.
9. I am fairly open minded on most things but have my limits on others. I’d like to be all-inclusive but I’m not a cruise ship I’m a human.
10. I like everyone at first. That doesn’t always last. I am however respectful of your opinions and will be happy to have you contribute to any discussion you care to join in.


So - if you'd still like to be friends, please leave me a note and we'll talk ;)
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[info]hypallagefever wrote:
Oct. 3rd, 2004 06:04 am (UTC)
Eithne,

I like you. I admire you. I especially like #s 6, 7, and 9 on this list. (i.e.- "I'd like to be all-inclusive but I'm not a cruise ship I'm a human.")

You rock. Thanks for the first smile of the day.
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[info]eithnepdb wrote:
Oct. 3rd, 2004 06:06 am (UTC)
V- it makes me happy to think of you smiling ;)

Well we all have to draw lines somewhere I suppose - and I'm getting cranky in my old age ;)
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[info]gbcrush wrote:
Oct. 3rd, 2004 06:58 am (UTC)
Ohhhhhh...well in that case, I don't think we can be friends..
After all, #7 for me is all about doing #1 to try to get a #3 out of you... ;)


*twirls*

(Oh, and I hope you realise that its too late for any list to dissuade me. I think I'll like you for life ;)
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[info]eithnepdb wrote:
Oct. 3rd, 2004 07:04 am (UTC)
Re: Ohhhhhh...well in that case, I don't think we can be friends..
Nice twirl kiddo ;)
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[info]wbahner wrote:
Oct. 3rd, 2004 07:03 am (UTC)
Sheesh, I wish you'd have told me about #3 sooner!! ;)
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[info]eithnepdb wrote:
Oct. 3rd, 2004 07:04 am (UTC)
heh ;)
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[info]mysticknyght wrote:
Oct. 3rd, 2004 07:34 am (UTC)
yeah, that's a good list...i'm a bit disappointed about the no-dirty-pictures thing, but I'll get over it :-P
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[info]eithnepdb wrote:
Oct. 3rd, 2004 07:46 am (UTC)
Heh - hey - I said I didn't post 'em...we might work out a trade ;)
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[info]none_too_subtle wrote:
Oct. 3rd, 2004 07:45 am (UTC)
Heh
You've probably seen something similar at least twice on my journal. Damn -- YOU shouldn't be dealing with that bullsheize, since yours are mostly locked =/ Want me to kick someone's ass? What's better than one boxing nun is two. :-D
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[info]eithnepdb wrote:
Oct. 3rd, 2004 07:47 am (UTC)
Re: Heh
Ha!

Nah - this wasn't based on an incident but rather I was reading a person's journal and they had a link in their bio to a similar list.

Lately I've been gaining a few friends and figured maybe it was a good thing to do ;)
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Ahem. *might* - [info]gbcrush - Oct. 3rd, 2004 08:19 am (UTC) Expand
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[info]margoeve wrote:
Oct. 3rd, 2004 08:21 am (UTC)
While I can appreciate true cynicism its not a color that suits me personally.

I think I have enough cynicism for 5 people. No worries there.
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[info]eithnepdb wrote:
Oct. 3rd, 2004 08:30 am (UTC)
Woo hoo! Quota filled! :)
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[info]boanerges1 wrote:
Oct. 3rd, 2004 10:00 am (UTC)
I knew this info already ;-) I believe that your's and Mrs. Maul's friendship were two of the nicest outcomes of Chatropolis.
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[info]boanerges1 wrote:
Oct. 3rd, 2004 10:02 am (UTC)
...and I can't forget the table dancing Clemson Tiger, either *L*
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[info]scienceguru wrote:
Oct. 3rd, 2004 10:24 am (UTC)
This is a splendid idea. Somehow or other I've managed to accumulate a few friends here and there that I've not bothered to return the favor to since all they know of me is what they read in my comments in other people's journals.

My comments don't paint a thorough picture of who I am, as they are merely snippets of all that goes on in my head at any given moment.

I think I'll start working on this list momentarily.
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[info]eithnepdb wrote:
Oct. 3rd, 2004 10:55 am (UTC)
Damn glad to hear it - another blow for LJ world understanding ;)
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[info]joecichlid wrote:
Oct. 3rd, 2004 01:51 pm (UTC)
YAY!!!!
I heart you for being YOU, not what others want to see in a person. You are honest and a truely wonderful person in my eyes and that is why I love to call you my friend. :)
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[info]eithnepdb wrote:
Oct. 3rd, 2004 04:32 pm (UTC)
Re: YAY!!!!
Awww...thanks Joe! *hug*
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[info]beanboy wrote:
Oct. 3rd, 2004 09:43 pm (UTC)
1,2,4,5,6,7,8,9,10 are all cool with me!

As for 3...LOL i think i can live with that(like i have a choice) LOL

Besides posting your smile is enough for me! ;)
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[info]eithnepdb wrote:
Oct. 4th, 2004 02:46 am (UTC)
You're a sweetie BB ;)
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[info]blorky wrote:
Nov. 6th, 2004 07:25 am (UTC)
"I don’t do drama, I do closure." is beautiful.

I found you on a random walk via Z. No obligation to add me back.
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[info]eithnepdb wrote:
Nov. 6th, 2004 07:58 am (UTC)
From your info page -

I hope this helps. I dont understand me either.

That is beautiful :)

Any friend of Z's as they say - and if you don't mind I shall add you - good to meet you - welcome aboard ;)
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[info]doganhead wrote:
Nov. 6th, 2004 10:29 am (UTC)
An Introduction;
In older times, one presented oneself to new people with a letter of introduction, written by someone known to be of good character. I'd ask the Peanut for same, but honestly, I'd prefer to let my own journal do the talking for me, and for this to be my letter of introduction.

I will, occasionally, for no better reason than to assuage my boredom, go traipsing off through friends pages just to see who there is to see out there. I came across you through our mutual friend, boiledpeanutBoiled Peanut, who I met by clicking 'random' one evening while home and bored. It was a chance meeting of someone I wouldn't have ever known anything about otherwise, and a very lucky find.

I'd like to friend you, as you've caught my interest. I think your list is common sense, but again... common sense is most uncommon nowadays. The internet is all about anonymity, after all, and many people use that to be the idiots they'd never dream of being in public.

On the subject of privacy; most of my journal entries are friends-only, because often I write about things that I don't want the world at large to peruse. As you've mentioned, there's no need to explain why... but it does lead to a bit of a catch-22, in that I have to friend you first before you can read most of my recent entries. However, about a year ago everything was open to everybody. Feel free, if the mood strikes you, to peruse those older entries as you like.

I look forward to hearing back from you.

Slainte Mhath
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[info]eithnepdb wrote:
Nov. 6th, 2004 10:33 am (UTC)
Cead Mil Failte!
Well hello there :)

I can't imagine many better degrees of separation than the Pnutman - he's brilliant.

Welcome aboard ;)
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[info]roxypier wrote:
Nov. 9th, 2004 08:21 am (UTC)
I'm interested...
I would like to add you to my friends list... please consider adding me to yours... :)

BTW: When you say you have duel citizenship, which countries?
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[info]eithnepdb wrote:
Nov. 9th, 2004 03:57 pm (UTC)
Re: I'm interested...
And a hail hello to you Roxy!

Consider yourself welcome and friended ;)

And the two countries in question are the US and Ireland ;)
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[info]melyxa wrote:
Dec. 4th, 2004 12:30 am (UTC)
Interested, and Interesting
I was sent your way by [info]fimbrethil and [info]fangorn. Mea maxima culpa as regards both cynicism (I'm getting better) and politics (a serious vice, I'm afraid). Other than that, I think your rules are quite livable. I'd like to friend you, and hope you'll consider reciprocating. Thanks!
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[info]eithnepdb wrote:
Dec. 4th, 2004 04:40 am (UTC)
Re: Interested, and Interesting
Yay! Welcome aboard ;)
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[info]junglebay wrote:
Dec. 26th, 2004 12:25 am (UTC)
Hi!
I read you often via [info]jabber. Would you mind if added you? It makes reading you a lot easier. No need to add me back. You can know a little about me on my profile.

Laura.
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[info]eithnepdb wrote:
Dec. 27th, 2004 01:50 am (UTC)
Re: Hi!
Heya! I wouldn't mind at all ;) - looking forward to getting to know you ;)
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[info]chrisv wrote:
Feb. 3rd, 2005 02:47 pm (UTC)
Eithne,

I found you through [info]scrathe and I'm friends with [info]margoeve. I must admit that it was your striking photo that caused me to view your user info page, but then I saw that you live in Kansas City. That's where I grew up (actually I grew up in a small town south of the city in Missouri) so I thought it would be cool to chat with you. :-)

Chris V.
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[info]eithnepdb wrote:
Feb. 3rd, 2005 03:48 pm (UTC)
Well hello Chris!

You know I recognized your picture right off as I'm sure I've seen you round ;)

Thank you very much for the kind words btw - I shall tell me ma you like her work ;)

Welcome aboard new friend :)
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[info]machineplay wrote:
Mar. 28th, 2005 03:43 am (UTC)
Hi, I added you because you keep cropping up. Let's give this a spin, shall we?
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[info]eithnepdb wrote:
Mar. 28th, 2005 03:48 am (UTC)
You know its funny - I was thinking the same thing about you the other day ;) - consider it done ;)
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[info]indyotto wrote:
Jun. 16th, 2005 02:18 pm (UTC)
Hi. I've happened upon your LJ via an LJ-er on my friends list (morganaus). If you don't mind, I'd like to add you as a friend. :-)
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[info]eithnepdb wrote:
Jun. 16th, 2005 03:11 pm (UTC)
Well hello there my good man ;) - I'd be happy to add you ;) - welcome aboard!
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[info]fragbert wrote:
Oct. 26th, 2005 12:05 pm (UTC)
Hi. Found you in [info]wbahner's comments. After reading the 10 things, I think we'll get along. Welcome. :)
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[info]eithnepdb wrote:
Oct. 26th, 2005 12:31 pm (UTC)
The Raul Julia quote and "sexy party" icon sold me ;) - welcome aboard!
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[info]conorh wrote:
Oct. 26th, 2005 03:51 pm (UTC)
hi - have added you, hope that''s ok -add me back if you like...
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[info]eithnepdb wrote:
Oct. 26th, 2005 04:16 pm (UTC)
I'd be honored ;) - spent the better part of my youth in the Wilds of Connemara - but I've onyl been to Dublin once ;)
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[info]partywhipple wrote:
Nov. 16th, 2005 12:40 am (UTC)
We have some friends in common and I like what you say. Mind if I add you?
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[info]eithnepdb wrote:
Nov. 16th, 2005 12:44 am (UTC)
Not in the least - I'm pleased to make your aquaintance Mr. Whipple :)
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[info]oycaramba wrote:
Feb. 20th, 2006 06:00 am (UTC)
That face, this mind, these cautions. I'm in! Best wishes from Andrew in Washington, D.C.
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[info]eithnepdb wrote:
Feb. 20th, 2006 11:48 am (UTC)
What a charming introduction ;) - hello Andrew - always nice to see a fellow Mary Wollstonecraft fan ;) - welcome aboard!

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[info]mizdandylynn wrote:
Mar. 24th, 2006 12:50 am (UTC)
I saw that you are from KC and that we have some mutual friends. I like what you posted here. I hope you don't mind.. I have added you. Cool Peeps on your page.
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[info]eithnepdb wrote:
Mar. 24th, 2006 01:15 am (UTC)
A fellow KCian ;) welcome aboard!
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[info]seattle_liz wrote:
May. 4th, 2006 09:07 pm (UTC)
Hello - I noticed that we seem to have a few interests in common, in addition to living in the same town (despite my deceiving lj name) - may I friend you?
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[info]eithnepdb wrote:
May. 4th, 2006 09:46 pm (UTC)
You betchya! It's kismet I say because in your post entitled "Sunset in the Concrete Jungle, As Seen Through a Dirty Window" you have my apartment building in the shot :) welcome aboard!
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[info]anchoress wrote:
Aug. 9th, 2006 03:00 am (UTC)
I came upon your journal because we have some mutual interests and belong to a community about saints together. I think this post Ten "Things to Know Before You Friend Me" is a stellar idea (as you said). I've never had problems with #3 at my LJ but I'm sure it's a big problem if your journal if up long enough. I especially like #1. Your dual citizenship is interesting. My great-grandparents came to America from Ireland, so I don't qualify...one generation too late.



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[info]eithnepdb wrote:
Aug. 9th, 2006 12:33 pm (UTC)
Welcome aboard!

My parents had a home in Mayo although it was so close to the Galwya boarder they rarely admitted it was in Mayo ;)

My people are from the west - although an errant uncle took to Meath -

Where were your grandparents from?
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