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Iarwain · 09-28-2003, 08:46 PM

It'ss mildly depressing, isn't it Eruwen? I've had the same experience. Just give it time. At one point I committed myself not to visit the Downs again. Of course, a good discussion that wasn't strictly Tolkien related came up, and my enthusiasm was sparked again, if not for the books themselves, then at least for my part as a Tolkien-fan. When someone brings up Tolkien nowadays, I just smile at first, wait for them to finish, and then consider how fun it is to keep my hidden knowledge from them (which I label to myself as 'great', though among the rest of you I am utterly mediocre [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img] ). If, however, someone brings it up in an intelligently demeaning way, I'm there full force to back it up. A few weeks ago, someone I know told me I was a fanboy, and that Tolkien's writing isn't very good. I was furious. That's when my enthusiasm really peaks: when I could discuss it for hours. It feels great.

To get back on topic, it used to bother me that I haven't read the books in nearly two years, but I've learned to live with it, still recognizing my favorite parts and reading a chapter or two now and then. The fun part now, is sharing with you (by which I mean the Downs) my thoughts, knowledge, and ideas about them which have not grown less, but more since my withdrawl. Also, don't hesitate to explore new realities. I've fallen in love with the "Myst" series (books and games), and the philosophical nature of the Matrix thrills me. Just give it time, and keep on the look out for new things, but most of all, stick with the Downs no matter how much your desires for social standing tell you otherwise.

Iarwain

09-28-2003, 08:46 PM	#4
Iarwain Pugnaciously Primordial Paradox Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Birnham Wood Posts: 800	It'ss mildly depressing, isn't it Eruwen? I've had the same experience. Just give it time. At one point I committed myself not to visit the Downs again. Of course, a good discussion that wasn't strictly Tolkien related came up, and my enthusiasm was sparked again, if not for the books themselves, then at least for my part as a Tolkien-fan. When someone brings up Tolkien nowadays, I just smile at first, wait for them to finish, and then consider how fun it is to keep my hidden knowledge from them (which I label to myself as 'great', though among the rest of you I am utterly mediocre [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img] ). If, however, someone brings it up in an intelligently demeaning way, I'm there full force to back it up. A few weeks ago, someone I know told me I was a fanboy, and that Tolkien's writing isn't very good. I was furious. That's when my enthusiasm really peaks: when I could discuss it for hours. It feels great. To get back on topic, it used to bother me that I haven't read the books in nearly two years, but I've learned to live with it, still recognizing my favorite parts and reading a chapter or two now and then. The fun part now, is sharing with you (by which I mean the Downs) my thoughts, knowledge, and ideas about them which have not grown less, but more since my withdrawl. Also, don't hesitate to explore new realities. I've fallen in love with the "Myst" series (books and games), and the philosophical nature of the Matrix thrills me. Just give it time, and keep on the look out for new things, but most of all, stick with the Downs no matter how much your desires for social standing tell you otherwise. Iarwain __________________ "And what are oaths but words we say to God?"