amelliagrace
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Howdy, Bull -
I've done time in this section of Cyberia for a shade over a year now. Originally, I came to CM to simply talk those who walk outside the mainstream of what society considers normative, and to find people who both have a brain and know how to use it. Conversation about more than the weather, the PTA, and such is something that I have always, and continue, to crave.
When I first spied the Gorean Board, well....I won't say what was the first thing that came to mind, given that my initial experiences with "Goreans", both online and off, were long ago, and decidedly less than enjoyable and interesting. Eventually, however, in the ongoing quest for intelligent life forms that also knew how to carry on a conversation, I stopped in here....and I've been here ever since.
There is plenty that goes on here that I don't care for, but that is no different than my offline life, with any organization, community, or group of people. Far more important, however, is the fact that I do find not only quality individulas, and good conversation, but that which challenges me in my ongoing quest to know myself, to master myself, and to learn in general. And, interestingly enough, I found quite a few people who see life much like I do.
I'm able to spend time here most days, by virtue of working online, and at home. It doesn't hurt that I'm a world class multi-tasker, either. The overall amount of time and posting, however, is somewhat sporadic. Chalk that up to such variables as the number of threads on the front page that I find interesting, the demands of parenthood & life in general, and that my boss is a complete Ubara of Bitchiness, who continually reminds me what my responsibilities are. Heh, anyone who has ever been self employed knows exactly what I'm talking about.
The management and mentoring of offspring presents ongoing adventures...and it is time consuming, no matter how you go about it. To the Little Man, I spend a lot of time saying to, "You're a good man, Mr. XXXXX." Usually that nets me a befuddled look and the question, "Why did you say that?" "Well, kido....what did you just say, or do, that is part of what it means to be a "good man"? It makes for some interesting conversations. Now and then they end with something like, "But I was just being me, and doing what I needed to do." "Mmmhmmmm....Think about it. You'll figure it out eventually". He's learning some lessons that are more painful than others. Like that if you even just pretend that you are going to hit an FW in a fit of anger, you best be ready, because said FW will drop you in the middle of the floor, and when you can finally breath again, will dole out terms of treaty worthy of Atilla the Mom, while pointing out the many reasons smart Men don't do crap like that. He (10 and a voracious reader) recently picked up "Assassins of Gor" from my nightstand, and asked, "What's this one about? Is it any good?" I explained a bit, and he asked, "Can I borrow it when you're finished?". I smiled, and said, "No. But in four or five years I'll get you a copy of your own." "A full set of them?" "I just might." I'm looking forward to discussing them with him, as he reads.
Essentially, I come to this spot, and interact with these people, because it enhances my life, and helps me grow as a person. It is part of a whole, not the be all, end all.
When it ceases to be enhancing, when I cease to find myself growing as a result of this place and people, I'll move on. But when I do, I'll be taking with me a better self, and some fine friends.
Regards-
Grace
P.S. Men, do Women ever get to do that grass and earth thing? 
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