Yesterday was the best day!

United States
March 3, 2009 11:54am CST
I met a new MyLot friend on Skype. And not only is he delightful, funny, smart, a good conversationalist, he's also friggin gorgeous! Sheesh! I've gotta say, at times, it was hard to keep my mind where it ought to be! And I'm so honored too, as I'm the only MyLot friend he's spoken to! Many of you already know that p1key and I speak almost every day of the week, and that's a balm for my soul, lemme tell ya. I'd be lost if I couldn't talk with him like I do. He's definitely one of my very best friends, always supportive, always makes me laugh, and delights my soul. And yesterday, when I spoke to this new friend, I was just competely tickled about the whole thing. I had a blast! And what's really, really amazing is that he's 8 hours ahead of me, and a million miles away, and there he was, right there in my computer room, right there on my screen, and it was like he was in the same room with me. Wow, technology just blows me away! I'm so happy that we talked! What I'd like to know is this: why haven't I spoken to more of you on Skype? And if you have a webcam with a microphone, have YOU spoken to anyone you know here on the Lot? Was it by phone? Was it on Skype? Were you completely self-conscious the first time you did it? Boy, I was! I could barely look at the camera! But I got over it soon enough, and now, it's nothin. Easy-peasy. If any of my friends out there in the Land of Lot would like to speak, let me know, please. It's really the "funnest" thing to do! So, tell me. Anyone?
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@p1kef1sh (45681)
3 Mar 09
I really must try that one day Nova. I would be so self-conscious, especially with you. We've not really spoken have we. I guess that we would find something to talk about if we tried hard enough! LOL.
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• United States
3 Mar 09
Yeah, you really must, p1key. Do you really think we might find something to talk about though? I dunno, we have so little in common.......................
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• United States
3 Mar 09
*L* You two are too funny.
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• United States
3 Mar 09
Nah, not US!!! Surely not! We barely KNOW each other!
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• United States
3 Mar 09
I don't talk to people from here, outside here. Seriously, you are all just faceless, nameless, somethings that pop up on my computer screen everyday. OMG! Nova, I am jealous! Isn't he too cute!?
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• United States
3 Mar 09
Yeah, right, nameless and faceless. That's why you're so damn intuitive in your renditions of us in your avatar art. Uh huh. And yes, he's a complete doll!!!!!! Damn, he's gorgeous! And funny. And smart. And wonderful, yup, just wonderful. I'd be jealous too, trust me! What a doll.... So why haven't YOU gotten Skype yet, woman? Get a webcam with a mike built in - they're quite inexpensive,really, Bo. And then you can talk to Irish and myself, and p1key and anyone else you want to. Do it, just do it!!!! And as I said to Irish, PLEASE!!!!!! xxxx
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• United States
3 Mar 09
Good idea. Me too!
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• United States
3 Mar 09
Because I hate being on camera, that's why! I have a webcam, somewhere. Can you do more than two people on one call? Now, that I MIGHT do. That way I could just sit back and watch all you guys. *L* How fun would that be?
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@polachicago (18716)
• United States
3 Mar 09
It is all about your smile Nova. You can attract people like a magnet. I didn't talk to anyone this week. I am busy with work schedule. i am happy for you to make good connections. HUGS
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@polachicago (18716)
• United States
6 Mar 09
• United States
3 Mar 09
Aw, pola, thank you so much!! And talk about a smile!!! Yours is beautiful and so are you. Try not to be so busy that you don't have time to have any fun, ok?
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@James72 (26790)
• Australia
3 Mar 09
This is such a freaky coincidence Nova, 'cos I had the exact same thing happen to me yesterday! I chatted with this funny, witty, highly intelligent, bubbly and absolutely wonderful lady on Skype for almost 2 hours! The amazing thing about it all was that I felt an instant kinship as if we had known each other for years! I was a bit concerned throughout the chat though because there was this ladder precariously hovering in the background and I was so afraid it would fall! Thankfully it didn't fall and last I heard, it'd been moved, so I'm very relieved indeed. I enjoyed myself immensely and am very much looking forward to the next chat! The whole experience got me thinking too..... We all know of the "evils" the internet can bring, but what of all these wondrous positives like yesterday? Think about the doors technologies like these can open or people that in the past had no means to reach out to others instantly, or were sad and depressed with no-one to turn to! Now a whole new world has opened up and truly created a global village of sorts! Timeless, no distance limitations, direct and personal and even free! Think of the many people in this world that may have had their very lives changed just from the closeness the internet has been able to create! Thank you for being you Nova.
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@James72 (26790)
• Australia
3 Mar 09
Seriously though, was it from the other discussion? How the heck did you work this out! Sherlock friggin' Holmes!
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@James72 (26790)
• Australia
3 Mar 09
lol. So she did! Fine, don't tell me then ya buggers! Keep yer secrets.....
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• United States
3 Mar 09
pfffttt! Wasn't that hard. Even I figured it out before I finished reading it.
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@mummymo (23706)
3 Mar 09
LOL I have spoken to a quite a few mylot friends on the phone and a special few on Skype - specially p1ke, who as you say is truly amazing and the bestest friend any of us 'lovelies' could wish for! I didn't have a webcam though so I could see friends but they couldn't see me, which is quite good as I hate cameras! lol I do have an integrated webcam on my new laptop but i am not usre how to use it and I think I would be struck dumb if I tried to - just that fear of camera thingy! lol Hugs xxxxx
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@mummymo (23706)
4 Mar 09
I love Skyp my darling nova - it is just being in front of the camera - I feel so sick at the thought of it - I think that is why I deliberately can't figure out the webcam! lol xxx
• United States
4 Mar 09
Well then, missy, you'd better get out the instruction booklet and figure it out!!! I'd love to be able to see and speak with you!! You and me and p1key could have a three-way! heh, heh That would be a wonderful thing! And you won't be struck dumb either, trust me. You'll get over your fear, just like I did. Ask p1key - I was soooo self-conscious the first time we spoke, it was crazy! But I got over it and when I talked with James, it was like we already knew each other, just the most delightful thing. Trust me, once you get used to it, you'll love it as much as I do. Honest. Hugs back to you too, darling. xxxxx
@dawnald (85146)
• Shingle Springs, California
3 Mar 09
I chat with some online friends on either Yahoo Messenger or MSN Messenger. Haven't gotten into Skype yet. I do have a webcam at home and a lot of good it is doing sitting in the box. Can't use one at work. The firewall blocks them.
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• United States
4 Mar 09
Get that thing out of that box, woman! Like I said to mummymo above, once you get used to it, you'll find that you'll love it as much as I do. And if I can do it, anyone can. Hey, I figured mine out all by myself, which is really saying something, considering the fact that I'm clueless about any manner of electronic-type gadgets. Do it! Come on, open up that box, get out the instructions, and get to it!!!
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@dawnald (85146)
• Shingle Springs, California
4 Mar 09
Working on it... But not too fast. Wouldn't want to get ejected from Procrastinator's Anonymous...
@mtdewgurl74 (18151)
• United States
4 Mar 09
Hey that is great Nova, I would never have the guts to do that. I would feel to self conscious about talking to someone like that. I don't have Skype anyhow though. I have heard it is great but never have tried it. Well, Good luck and I hope you get to know alot more mylotians..
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@moondancer (7433)
• United States
3 Mar 09
That is nice that you two talk regularly. I don't have skpe. I do have a web-cam and a microphone but they are not hooked up.
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• United States
4 Mar 09
Yes, it's really lovely, moondancer. And a whole lot of fun too. And Skype is free! So hook up that cam and mike and get started, girl!
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• Australia
4 Mar 09
yes Shirl i have talked to you but how do U talk to other myloters on skype and times are very hard to communicate with people.
@makingpots (11915)
• United States
4 Mar 09
Well, no you're just bragging! ...... really gorgeous, eh? I don't Skype. But maybe I should.
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@makingpots (11915)
• United States
4 Mar 09
typo: Well, 'now' you're just bragging...
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@laydee (12798)
• Philippines
4 Mar 09
Whoah, I did that about 10years ago, where've you been? hehehe.. Anyways, I have great friends in yahoo. We originally met there, we are 6 all in all in different countries and different time zones. It was amazing because we'd set time for all of us to meet online at once, we'd go for conferences where we'd use voice, it's amazing because we'd all laugh because we don't understand each other anymore with everyone grabbing the mic all at once! It's was great and though we're no longer at it that much, we still do meet up once in a while just to chitchat, we've been friends for 10years now, and we're trying to set up a day to meet in real, whew! it proves to be tough though, having to meet up from different countries in one place. But sure we'll make it work! Good luck to you. Seems as if you're in love with your buddy. You can't deny it though, it's written all over your post!
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@dawnald (85146)
• Shingle Springs, California
2 Jun 09
Well dang, I'm jealous. Note to self to take cam and mic out of box and PLUG THEM IN. lol Can't do it at work though, the firewall won't allow it...
• United States
8 Jun 09
Do it Dawnald! It's really great fun. I should know. But truthfully, the only one I really ever talk to with any regularity at all is p1key. We talk pretty much every day of the week and it brightens my days immeasurably. I so cherish our talks. We speak of everything under the sun, what's gone on in our day, what's coming up in our lives, our woes, our wishes, and several good laughs. And yes, we also talk about the people here in the Lot. He's here more than I am and he keeps me updated on what's going on. We've been talking now for about a year. Wow, how time flies, yes? BUt seriously, get that cam out of the box and GO FOR IT, GIRL!
@Lore2009 (7378)
• United States
3 Mar 09
Sounds like a lot of fun, but no, I have not chatted with anyone from here.
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• United States
4 Mar 09
It IS a lot of fun, Lore! You should check it out. I'll bet you love it, yes I do!
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• China
4 Mar 09
your wrote it well enough to bring everybody to get teh addict,haha,yes,if we happen to meet someone just stay at one familar place ,we will become more joint hobbies ,of course more words to communiate,
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@MsTickle (25180)
• Australia
4 Mar 09
I'm way too shy and self conscious to do that my dear one. I'm happy for you though. Hugs to you.
• Canada
4 Mar 09
Sorry, my dear, I only have dialup, no webcam, no microphone, so it does't look like Skype is gonna happen for me anytime soon. I wish Bell would get us high speed out here. The gov't has a rural broadband internet grant they are giving to every County, so we might get Wireless High Speed. My rep at the Township tells me if anything was going to come of it, we will find out by June/July of this year. If not, I may just take the leap to Satellite, we'll see. If I do, YOU and P1key will be the first 2 on my list to skype with, promise. Plus, I just bought my daughter a brand new laptop and inherited the desktop model that I bought her as a present for getting into University. It is way better than my current computer with a lovely LCD Flat screen which I am looking forward to switching to. I got her computer delivered here a couple of days ago, but she forgot to send along the flash drive (that I lent her) for me to transfer all my files from one to the other. So, it looks like next week before I may be able to transition computers, even. I'll have a look at it when I get it switched and see if it is any faster than my current one for Skype. Or can you even do it with dialup? OH, and as I was reading on the first page, your bantering with Bo in her response and I have one word that I feel describes you perfectly.....VIVACIOUS! That is what I see in you. Sexy, curvy and womanly like Marilyn Monroe. And I think Marilyn Monroe was the most beatiful of all. But not just in the physical sense. It is in your personality as well. You OOZE beauty! And I love ya! SO THERE!
@Luffy_12 (17)
• Philippines
4 Mar 09
your in love?
4 Mar 09
Never ;L