What do you "assign" to the Shire? - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Laitoste · 12-08-2005, 07:14 PM

Being excited about writing a paper.

Sending a long letter to your grandma, who will then go and show it to all of her "geezer friends". (Her words, not mine

)

Snow falling outside my window, nearly blending into the metal sky beyond.

Only having two more classes of Chinese left!

The quiet anticipation after getting the glorious, creased, blue package slip in your PO that proudly proclaims, "SECOND NAME ON BOX", meaning someone somewhere loves you.

Picking out the perfect gift for a whole 3 people on your list!

Smelling the real Christmas tree my friends decided to put up in their dorm room.

The relative calm restored after the insanity of Christmas Fest (too many old people in Norwegian sweaters).

Excitement over next semester's classes.

Watching my roommate get excited about getting up early on Saturday morning to eat breakfast with Santa in the cafeteria.

The Christmas postcards my roommate's mom's Sunday School class sent to her (especially the ones who don't know how to write!).

Knowing you still have an hour before facing the frigidness of the front desk.

Taking a much-needed nap on the window-seat.

Stupid puns in the middle of long classes.

The candlelight services on Christmas eve when we sing Silent Night a capella with all the sanctuary lights dimmed and our candles glowing. Even our top school choir can't beat that heavenly sound.

Feeling connected to an entire gymnasium full of people during the Christmas Fest choral concert, and getting to sing, even though you aren't in choir for a reason!

Tomato soup and Swiss cheese.

Long discussions about moving to France or South America with friends and raising sheep or llamas, even if only in jest.

Being told by one of your professors that Socrates would like you.

Oddwen · 12-08-2005, 07:45 PM

Stupid puns. And the people who hate them.

The synths in The Deftones' "Change (In The House of Flies)" and lostprophet's "Sway".

Eonwe · 12-10-2005, 11:11 AM

lets see...

The Trans-Siberian Orgestra! Lazer shows. Wicked solos. Rocking out to the wonderful music of Christmas Carols.

Wonderful nights out with friends, celebrating a surpise birthday party.

OOOO! and Saturday mornings off from work! and sleeping in till 10:30!

oh oh! and knowing that Chritmas break (aka, skiing in West Virginia) is only three days away!

Feanor of the Peredhil · 12-10-2005, 11:20 AM

The feeling of completion that comes from finishing your first semester of college life. After a few nights thinking "How am I ever going to manage this?", knowing that you've got at least a few As heading for you and knowing that even if you bomb Psych, you still did your best and couldn't possibly have tried harder. It's a good feeling to know that you tried your hardest, even if you don't succeed because it means so much more to you than success with minimal effort.

I also assign small smiles. Not spontaneous ones, though they too are welcome, but the small, hesitating smiles that come from glimpsing something that truly makes you happy. Those smiles are what make me grin.

Lhunardawen · 12-14-2005, 03:08 AM

I know I've conassigned ammonia to Mordor, but that's just specifically 1.0 M ammonia. I assign ammonia in smaller concentrations to the Shire. Only when I've almost fainted myself did I realize how helpful the chemical can be. It still smells a bit Mordor-ish, though.

Rune Son of Bjarne · 12-14-2005, 05:11 PM

Getting your wallet back, with all your cash and cards.

(look in the mordor thread)

Laitoste · 12-15-2005, 12:38 PM

The fact that my dorm is really bad at this whole quiet hours idea. However, I do live in the "smart" dorm, so it can't get much quieter than usual. But no one freaks out if you talk loudly in the hallway in the afternoon.

I also want to send taking a study break to go see the Chronicles of Narnia with a group of people you don't know very well or haven't really talked to in about two months and having a good time anyway. Oh, and the Late Night Breakfast at the caf last night...and being served by the residence life staff.

12-08-2005, 07:14 PM	#1
Laitoste Wight Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Behind the hills Posts: 164	Being excited about writing a paper. Sending a long letter to your grandma, who will then go and show it to all of her "geezer friends". (Her words, not mine ) Snow falling outside my window, nearly blending into the metal sky beyond. Only having two more classes of Chinese left! The quiet anticipation after getting the glorious, creased, blue package slip in your PO that proudly proclaims, "SECOND NAME ON BOX", meaning someone somewhere loves you. Picking out the perfect gift for a whole 3 people on your list! Smelling the real Christmas tree my friends decided to put up in their dorm room. The relative calm restored after the insanity of Christmas Fest (too many old people in Norwegian sweaters). Excitement over next semester's classes. Watching my roommate get excited about getting up early on Saturday morning to eat breakfast with Santa in the cafeteria. The Christmas postcards my roommate's mom's Sunday School class sent to her (especially the ones who don't know how to write!). Knowing you still have an hour before facing the frigidness of the front desk. Taking a much-needed nap on the window-seat. Stupid puns in the middle of long classes. The candlelight services on Christmas eve when we sing Silent Night a capella with all the sanctuary lights dimmed and our candles glowing. Even our top school choir can't beat that heavenly sound. Feeling connected to an entire gymnasium full of people during the Christmas Fest choral concert, and getting to sing, even though you aren't in choir for a reason! Tomato soup and Swiss cheese. Long discussions about moving to France or South America with friends and raising sheep or llamas, even if only in jest. Being told by one of your professors that Socrates would like you. __________________ "If we're still alive in the morning, we'll know that we're not dead."~South Park

12-08-2005, 07:45 PM	#2
Oddwen Drummer in the Deep Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Next Sunday A.D. Posts: 2,145	Stupid puns. And the people who hate them. The synths in The Deftones' "Change (In The House of Flies)" and lostprophet's "Sway". __________________ But all the while I sit and think of times there were before I listen for returning feet and voices at the door

12-10-2005, 11:11 AM	#3
Eonwe Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: In a world grown ever smaller. Posts: 678	lets see... The Trans-Siberian Orgestra! Lazer shows. Wicked solos. Rocking out to the wonderful music of Christmas Carols. Wonderful nights out with friends, celebrating a surpise birthday party. OOOO! and Saturday mornings off from work! and sleeping in till 10:30! oh oh! and knowing that Chritmas break (aka, skiing in West Virginia) is only three days away! __________________ I've got bridge club on Wednesday, Archery on Thursday, Dancing on a Friday night! Last edited by Eonwe; 12-10-2005 at 11:14 AM.

12-10-2005, 11:20 AM	#4
Feanor of the Peredhil La Belle Dame sans Merci Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: perpetual uncertainty Posts: 5,517	The feeling of completion that comes from finishing your first semester of college life. After a few nights thinking "How am I ever going to manage this?", knowing that you've got at least a few As heading for you and knowing that even if you bomb Psych, you still did your best and couldn't possibly have tried harder. It's a good feeling to know that you tried your hardest, even if you don't succeed because it means so much more to you than success with minimal effort. I also assign small smiles. Not spontaneous ones, though they too are welcome, but the small, hesitating smiles that come from glimpsing something that truly makes you happy. Those smiles are what make me grin. __________________ peace

12-15-2005, 12:38 PM	#7
Laitoste Wight Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Behind the hills Posts: 164	Small joys... The fact that my dorm is really bad at this whole quiet hours idea. However, I do live in the "smart" dorm, so it can't get much quieter than usual. But no one freaks out if you talk loudly in the hallway in the afternoon. I also want to send taking a study break to go see the Chronicles of Narnia with a group of people you don't know very well or haven't really talked to in about two months and having a good time anyway. Oh, and the Late Night Breakfast at the caf last night...and being served by the residence life staff. __________________ "If we're still alive in the morning, we'll know that we're not dead."~South Park

12-14-2005, 03:08 AM	#5
Lhunardawen Hauntress of the Havens Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: IN it, but not OF it Posts: 2,538	I know I've conassigned ammonia to Mordor, but that's just specifically 1.0 M ammonia. I assign ammonia in smaller concentrations to the Shire. Only when I've almost fainted myself did I realize how helpful the chemical can be. It still smells a bit Mordor-ish, though.

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