Who ARE you people?
By yona06
@yona06 (585)
Indonesia
May 5, 2008 3:05am CST
During my time here in mylot I've come across various discussions and made and received various responses. Some funny, some helpful, some entertaining, some interesting and some are even hateful and seem meaningless. And all this time, reading the different discussions made by different people, I've been wondering... who are these people? I mean literally, who are you? I'm reading what you type but in my head I try to imagine how your tone of voice would actually be like.
I know we can see some details about each other from our profiles, but still I wonder.. what are you like? how old are you? are you patient or short tempered? friendly or prejudice? mature or child-like? because that would really effect how I'd imagine your tone of voice and what you really mean by what you've typed. Where do you work? what do you do? that would give me some clue on how you think.
I can tell you a little about myself. I'm asian and a muslim. I'm a wife, no children yet. I work in a law firm, but underpaid. I try to be modest and avoid confrontations. When I bump into a problem, which is very likely in my line of work, I always try to find a diplomatic solution. I'm not much of a talker because I'm shy, but I'm a good listener and I tend to reply with deep and mature thoughts although I'm more child-like when I'm at my usual, but I'm easy-going at the same time. I'm moody and sensitive but extremely patient and tolerant. I tend to be selfish at times but always regret it when I do. I often do things on a whim and I have like the worst memory there is. People say I'm nice and soft-hearted, but sometimes indecisive. I'm usually easily influenced by others but on some principle things I always stand my ground.
It's mostly fine, fun and friendly here in mylot. I enjoy the discussions, but I think it would all be more meaningful if we knew a bit more about each other. I mean, in reality we're still complete strangers. have you ever thought about this too? would it be too much to ask if i'd like to know more about you? would you be willing to tell me more about yourself? just to the extent that you feel comfortable with? can't we all be good friends?
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8 responses
@positiveminded1977 (7072)
• India
12 May 08
Hi Yona, there is no need to know everything about a person to be a good friend. This is the reason why Internet friendships are so alluring. Coz we can't see the person, can't meet the person, and won't know enough about the person so that we can find flaws in that person. Internet friends are perfect, aren't they? :)
I am nothing much in real life, just a messed-up recluse! Basically, I am a writer and editor. My hobbies: books, writing, gardening, Internet, pets, music, movies, and many more. My nature: simple, unassuming. My drawback: too sensitive. I love being by myself. Right now, I am single, and I love it. I won't get married even to save my life. I have no religion, but I do believe in God. I have done my MA in English. I have taught college for a few years.
I think the world is a beautiful place, but people make it so ugly!
Well, it is not really easy writing about myself. :) I have done my best. Will answer your questions if you PM me.
Till then, cheers!
@yona06 (585)
• Indonesia
13 May 08
You've done a wonderful job in describing yourself. You seem very lively to me 
Have you written any books? maybe I've read them. I love reading and I really wish I had the ability to write too.
It's true what you say about the internet. There certainly isn't any need to really know about someone to be friends here, but then again, it's not that we really make REAL friends in the net. So I just thought it would be nice to make it a bit more real (oh, I do hope you get what I'm saying).
Have you written any books? maybe I've read them. I love reading and I really wish I had the ability to write too.
It's true what you say about the internet. There certainly isn't any need to really know about someone to be friends here, but then again, it's not that we really make REAL friends in the net. So I just thought it would be nice to make it a bit more real (oh, I do hope you get what I'm saying).
@reene0225 (351)
• United States
13 May 08
Alright I'll tell you about me now. I'm 20 years old, have a boyfriend, we live together. I was a waitress at a restaurant and now am unemployed. The restaurant is going out of business. I'm very patient with people although sometimes I hate waiting. I've always been mature for my age. I usually use some kind of sarcasm in my discussions. That's just how I am in person. Most of the time it's harmless and funny. I don't have any children. I'm american and christian. I don't really follow my faith though. I want to learn more about other religions and then make up my mind for sure when I have all the facts straight. I also try to be modest and avoid confrontations. If I have to I will, but usually I don't unless it's brought to me. I have a fairly good memory if it's something I'm interested in. Most of the time I just don't want to remember some stuff. I'm also easily influenced by others but I do stand my ground. I like to laugh and have fun and make friends. I like to learn about many things worldwide and closer to home. This is the first time I've ever thought about it, but you're right. We are all complete strangers here. It does help to know stuff about the people you are responding to so you can get a touch of their personality and how they think. I think we could all be good friends here if we just opened up a little bit. Very good discussion.
@yona06 (585)
• Indonesia
13 May 08
You seem like an adventurous person. Actually you seem a bit like me It's very interesting how you say are a waitress but you hate waiting 
So you want to learn more about religion? Good luck with that! Really... I've heard many people spending half their lives figuring out the truth of 1 or 2 religions. I can tell you that studying Islam will take a lot of time, focus and reference.
I'm glad you get why I'm putting up this discussion. I think by knowing each other better we can give and get better responses.
It's very interesting how you say are a waitress but you hate waiting
So you want to learn more about religion? Good luck with that! Really... I've heard many people spending half their lives figuring out the truth of 1 or 2 religions. I can tell you that studying Islam will take a lot of time, focus and reference.
I'm glad you get why I'm putting up this discussion. I think by knowing each other better we can give and get better responses.
@sunita64 (6469)
• India
12 May 08
I am also an asian and a hindu, work as a scientist and do research on medicinal plants. I am short tempered but it vanishes in five minutes.I am also a very good listner and that has given me lots of good friends, If I am not able to solve their problem but at least I can lend my ears to friends and half of the problems vanish if a person tells someone.
@yona06 (585)
• Indonesia
13 May 08
oh wow.. you're a scientist? you must be really smart. are there any specific goals from your research? I do hope you're researching a good cure for acne... and of course other more serious stuff
I like that you say lending an ear can solve half a problem. I totally agree. Sometimes it's all it takes to completely solve one.
I like that you say lending an ear can solve half a problem. I totally agree. Sometimes it's all it takes to completely solve one.
@underdogtoo (9579)
• Philippines
7 May 08
For me, anonymity is 99.999% of the lure of the internet. If I wanted to be known or famous I will just join one of the social networking sites and get as many friends as I can. The wonderful thing about mylot is that you are seen for what you post and not for what you appear to be or claim to be. Cheers!!!
@yona06 (585)
• Indonesia
7 May 08
Hi undergogtoo, I agree. When it comes to the internet I prefer anonymity too. But here in mylot, I feel like I might understand more about the meaning behind the posts of the people her. Sometimes I come across ambiguous posts and find myself wondering, is this guy joking? being sarcastic? or does he really mean it? This is easier assess when we talk in-person by observing expressions or tone of voice. But here, it's just letters and number and a couple of smileys
@rhane7315 (5649)
• Philippines
9 May 08
i'm a cheerful, understanding and sometimes a happy-go-lucky person. i love to joke around with my friends and to my bf.
@yona06 (585)
• Indonesia
9 May 08
I can feel the joy of your presence all the way from here. I bet people like you have tons and tons of dear friends and beloved by many people. I love the idea if being a cheerful person but I just can't get rid of this melancholic side of me that I was born with
It's nice to know you.
It's nice to know you.
@bojangles88 (649)
•
11 May 08
I'm a 20 year old english girl studying so that I can go to University in september. I live in England, but love to travel and can't wait to move abroad. I work part time as a bartender in a local nightclub, and have a long term boyfriend (though it's looking shaky). I have long brown/red hair, and would say I am avergae looking, average height, pleasant to be around, caring and kind (though moody on occasion!). Was that what you were looking for?
@yona06 (585)
• Indonesia
12 May 08
Thank you, bojangles.. that is quite descriptive, but I'd love to know more about your personality. that is if you're willing to share You're studying and working as a bartender? Your life sounds like one of those from a hip tv show.
I heard that English people are quite stylish. I saw a number of London fashion photos and I just loved loved loved the style.
btw, I hope everything goes well with your boyfriend. I think shaky-ness in relationships, especially long term, can tighten your bond if you can get through it 
You're studying and working as a bartender? Your life sounds like one of those from a hip tv show.
I heard that English people are quite stylish. I saw a number of London fashion photos and I just loved loved loved the style.
btw, I hope everything goes well with your boyfriend. I think shaky-ness in relationships, especially long term, can tighten your bond if you can get through it 
@hcpoirot (1562)
• Indonesia
6 May 08
Hi Yona,
As you already know, I came from the same country as you. we probably the only Indonesian members here who post regularly. I am a man, still single and didnot had any urge to get married soon. Though my parents (Mom ) already asked me about marriage all time. 
I am stubborn to the bones sometimes. I don't talk much to people I didnot know well. I am loyal. I work at the sampe place for 16 years, and wondering should I change my job? I also like to know more about the members here but maybe the pressure to post a lot and alot just made us try to find topic to answer or to open.
PS: Dont forget to read your message. :)
I am a man, still single and didnot had any urge to get married soon. Though my parents (Mom ) already asked me about marriage all time.
I am stubborn to the bones sometimes. I don't talk much to people I didnot know well. I am loyal. I work at the sampe place for 16 years, and wondering should I change my job? I also like to know more about the members here but maybe the pressure to post a lot and alot just made us try to find topic to answer or to open.
PS: Dont forget to read your message. :)
@yona06 (585)
• Indonesia
7 May 08
hello hcpoirot.
You've worked in the same place for 16 years?! How old are you again? I've been working in my current office for almost 2 years and I'm already planning to find another office. You seem pretty loyal to your company
the marriage issue will always be asked until the day you get married. So if you don't want to be bothered by those questions you should either hurry up and get married or tell your parents you're gay kidding.... 
the marriage issue will always be asked until the day you get married. So if you don't want to be bothered by those questions you should either hurry up and get married or tell your parents you're gay kidding.... 
