Why not do both?
Fair enough.
Thanks for all the words of support and encouragement, although I don’t drink. Although if there were a time I kind of wished I did, it would be now…
And a road trip seems like an option, although the main place I know people to road trip to is the east coast, which is a pretty long road trip. Plus, I’m going to Costa Rica next month, so I already have a trip planned.
And I’m glad that some people have fond memories of 3DO. I also owned a 3DO Interactive Multiplayer back in college, which is actually how I found out about the company, and how I got the job. The company made some bad games, but we also made some really good games. And some other games that could have been good, but were spoiled by stupidity. Sigh.
Anyhow, thanks again, all who commented.
. . . but I’m glad you’re feeling better. FTR, I loved LOTR, but I don’t think it would work between us, seeing as how my wife would break my legs when she found out (and it would be “when”. She’s smart, and I’m a lousy liar.).
Costa Rica sounds like the perfect place to go for this sort of thing. I hope it works out.
Dammit! If I would have known you were getting laid off, I would have asked you to swipe that M2 for me!
Best of luck!
Sweetie, I am so sorry that everything hit you all at once. But I have to echo the totally excellent advice that Gingy gave you. I mean after all…after this thread, it would be a cold day in Rio before I would ever send you an email like that…even if I meant every word. Not that you WANT one like that from me, but…just saying. How do you think your former friend is feeling right about now? Seeing as how she is a Doper and all?
I wish you the best of luck in your search for happiness.
Max[ – been there, done that, and managed to survive and thrive.
In 1981, I lost my job and went on unemployment in January. In April, my wife left me. Partly my fault because of the pressure of supporting me, partly hers. I ended up in her grandmother’s flea-infested attic.
Only one thing kept me going: a letter from George Scithers saying he’d buy one of my stories if I made a “few small changes” (which involved three rewrites).
I remained out of work for the entire year. The only thing that kept me sane was grabbing a typewriter and writing a novel; it helped me forget about what a mess I was in.
However, I met a wonderful woman who I eventually married. Eventually, I found a job, the first step in an upward curve of better and better jobs.
And as for that novel I was working on, see my sig.
So keep yourself busy, hunt for work, and remember it will eventually end.
Sorry webly, you missed the key step.
- Strippers.
All a man needs 
I certainly wouldn’t lightly go around posting personal emails. But in this case, I honestly don’t see why it’s such a big deal.
I didn’t (as far as I know) leave in any details that would reveal her identity. And, while I’m obviously upset that I got rejected, I’m not viciously slandering her, twisting her words, or anything of that sort. Heck, the reason I posted the email was to show what a truly wonderful email it was… if anything, I would think she would be flattered.
Or maybe I’m not thinking too clearly right now 
Reading that struck me as a little odd, too.
But if you and he got together, for the sake of argument, I have to imagine the giddiness of blooming love might change your mind. The giddiness of blooming love tends to do that … at least, that’s what I’ve read. I read a lot.
Hey, I was only trying to help. As, I am confident, was Gingy…although she isn’t currently on the hot seat here. I AM, and I stand by what I said. Sorry if you all don’t agree with me. If I had sent you that email ( For the rest of you…I DIDN’T…it was another Doperette) and you posted it here…for untold thousands to share…I would be upset. I would personally be upset enough that if you ever contacted me again in an attempt to rekindle the flame I wouldn’t answer the phone. Or maybe I WOULD answer the phone, in which case I would tell you in a dignified manner how much of a rat I thought you were for doing this. And before you pile on me, please allow me to ask you to take it to the pit…with honesty.
Sorry, but that is my opinion…I am not saying you have to like it.
I gave you my gentle opinion. You asked for more, baby…and now you have it.
Hey, Max–You seem like a pretty cool guy to me.
I know Seige beat me to the punch, but feel free to send me e-mail, too.
Or, rather, Siege beat me to the punch.
Preview is your friend, preview is your friend.
[tangent alert]
Scotticher, I agree that posting personal e-mails on a message board is a poor habit to be in, but I disagree with your reasoning why. The reason I would give is that it’s just a poor habit to be in - it shows people that, in general, you don’t necessarily respect people’s privacy. The reason that you give above that I don’t agree with is:
While I can agree with your actions and how you would feel, I don’t see this as an action that would motivate anyone to avoid posting a personal e-mail. I mean, given that she’s broken up with him, this isn’t going to matter.
But, like I said, we agree on the more general point.
[end tangent]
Well I certainly was on the cranky side last night. :rolleyes:
My apologies, Max. I still think that posting the email wasn’t a good idea, for reasons MUCH better explained by NE Texan than by me, (I wasn’t being very articulate last night either) but I didn’t handle the whole thing at ALL well. I am sincerely sorry.
I am ALSO very sorry that life seems to be piling bad stuff on you lately, and I hope things look up for you soon.
My Best,
Cheri
4 Donuts.