leftys_rock
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Chat ThreadAs the title says...
School was boooooooooooooooooooooring today
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Not_Even_Amateur
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Reconsidering my "yes" vote for Off-topic section! Only joking.
Errr...thoughts right now, well I am reading a novel: Birdsong by Sebastian Faulks and right now I am thinking what an awfully good book it is!
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x.doublea
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For school, I have to write an essay on the book A Prayer for Owen Meany. Basically have to argue that the book is an allegory of the New Testament. 
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Not_Even_Amateur
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Wow that sounds oh so interesting! I have to write an essay on Hamlet which IS actually very interesting. Is King Claudius a villain or a gentle, kind King? Hmmm, I wonder.
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PSALT
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I'm thinking it is freaking cold right now.
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x.doublea
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Same here in Toronto. It's like 7 degrees celcius... and I have to run a cross-country race tomorrow.
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Benchwarmer1
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Sad  b/c of Linz tourney
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stevos14
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Pissed off at my friend for not helping me do any work at our party this weekend.
And hoping for tommorow to be a snow day again!
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leftys_rock
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I am shocked that I didn't know one of my good friends has a boyfriend!! 
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J-man
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School is very boring. But at least I have match tomworrow which I have alot of friends in it  So I'm going to run my mouth all period.
Good luck X.doublea with cross country. It's going to be cold 
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stevos14
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| J-man wrote: | School is very boring. But at least I have match tomworrow which I have alot of friends in it So I'm going to run my mouth all period.
Good luck X.doublea with cross country. It's going to be cold |
What race is that x? Our school has its Georgian Bays race on wednesday, I was going to go marshall but cant miss school.
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x.doublea
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It's the CISAA (the 'league' of independant schools in the Greater Toronto Area)'s cross-country championships. Top two teams can send five members to OFSAA (last year I went, but this year, probably not... three weeks with an ankle sprain killed it.  )
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stevos14
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| x.doublea wrote: | | It's the CISAA (the 'league' of independant schools in the Greater Toronto Area)'s cross-country championships. Top two teams can send five members to OFSAA (last year I went, but this year, probably not... three weeks with an ankle sprain killed it. ) |
Oh man, that kind of sucks, to Thunder Bay right? My school has plane tickets, and booked hotels in spring!
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x.doublea
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Yes, it's Thunderbay. Well, from what I understand, the CISAA already has reserved seats and hotels, and the winners receive it. I've never been to Thunder Bay before... I don't think I'll go this time around as well.
stevos, do you run cross-country?
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stevos14
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| x.doublea wrote: | Yes, it's Thunderbay. Well, from what I understand, the CISAA already has reserved seats and hotels, and the winners receive it. I've never been to Thunder Bay before... I don't think I'll go this time around as well.
stevos, do you run cross-country? |
Nope, I did skiing and got 2 OFSAA golds and 2 sivers. Team of course. I would run XC if I wasnt doing tennis and volleyball at the time. And Basketball is during skiing this year and we are going to have an intense team so I might now ski sadly.
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Benchwarmer1
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I'm guessing at 6'4", basketball is one of your best sports
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stevos14
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| Benchwarmer1 wrote: | | I'm guessing at 6'4", basketball is one of your best sports |
Yeah, definitely my best, and my second favourite, after tennis of course, tennis is a mile ahead though.
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jbors47
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I am thinking....
"Man I hope I can finish my spanish 5 minutes before class."
"I hope my back feels better for tennis tomorrow."
"After tennis I am going to Value World to by kids size halloween costume to wear to school. I am so friggin cool  "
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Benchwarmer1
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How's you're shot?
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stevos14
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| Benchwarmer1 wrote: | | How's you're shot? |
Really good, not to brag, I have a good free throw. normally can hit 8 of 10 consistantly.
My post play is obviously my strong suit.
And Jbors, about Spanish, that is me for most of my classes!
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Benchwarmer1
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well, it ain't bragging if you can back it up
...remember that
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jbors47
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Stevos, I believe me and you relate to each other pretty well. I procrastinate just because I know I can, and still get good grades. I am so much wittier and quicker than my teachers that I can manipulate them into believing anything. Its great. When I have to study or do something I will, but if not, and I know it won't hurt me, I will BS my way through it and just get it done. Hey, it got me into a pretty good university, so I am happy with it!
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stevos14
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| jbors47 wrote: | | Stevos, I believe me and you relate to each other pretty well. I procrastinate just because I know I can, and still get good grades. I am so much wittier and quicker than my teachers that I can manipulate them into believing anything. Its great. When I have to study or do something I will, but if not, and I know it won't hurt me, I will BS my way through it and just get it done. Hey, it got me into a pretty good university, so I am happy with it! |
Amen. Maybe thats why we clash in the game on here. I almost never study for tests and get around 90% average, but sadly this year my math course is such a bitch I have to do a lot of work just to get an 80. However my other classes are still fine. What uni did you get into?
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jbors47
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Michigan State University.
This year I have been studying for tests because my classes are harder. But studying for me means looking it over for 10 minutes.
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leftys_rock
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Stupid public speaking speech is on Thursday.
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jbors47
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| leftys_rock wrote: | | Stupid public speaking speech is on Thursday. |
I am really good at public speaking. I near aced that class last year. Won 17-3 in my debate also.
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leftys_rock
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I love interp speeches. However, that isn't what we're doing. 
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x.doublea
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| jbors47 wrote: | | leftys_rock wrote: | | Stupid public speaking speech is on Thursday. |
I am really good at public speaking. I near aced that class last year. Won 17-3 in my debate also. |
I like debates on politics, but when I do it, all the stuttering comes out.
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jbors47
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Our debate was very formal with written intros, cross-exams, rebuttals, etc. I kicked ass.
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x.doublea
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Maybe you have a talent for being a lawyer... lawyers tend to have that type of skill.
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jbors47
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I have been told by alot of my teachers that I would be a great lawyer, but I really dont want to be one.
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dav6789
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My thoughts right now: It is cold right now, and even though it is sunny I don't feel like playing tennis!
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J-man
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Cold and windy here. At least I won't feel guilty for not hitting after school.
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stevos14
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| dav6789 wrote: | | My thoughts right now: It is cold right now, and even though it is sunny I don't feel like playing tennis! |
Please play, for my sake, I wont be able to play for 5-6 months! I would give anything to be able to play right now...
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PSALT
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| stevos14 wrote: | | dav6789 wrote: | | My thoughts right now: It is cold right now, and even though it is sunny I don't feel like playing tennis! |
Please play, for my sake, I wont be able to play for 5-6 months! I would give anything to be able to play right now... |
no indoor courts around you?
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Not_Even_Amateur
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I am going to study Law at Uni next summer. However, I will not be pompous.
I love how jbors translates "current thoughts" into post about how great you are. Brilliant. Stevos, you ought not to have followed the trend. I also have to disagree, I don't think jbors would make a good lawyer "I kicked ass" at my debates speaks for itself.
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PSALT
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| Not_Even_Amateur wrote: | I am going to study Law at Uni next summer. However, I will not be pompous.
I love how jbors translates "current thoughts" into post about how great you are. Brilliant. Stevos, you ought not to have followed the trend. I also have to disagree, I don't think jbors would make a good lawyer "I kicked ass" at my debates speaks for itself. |
lol, speaking of colleges I will be starting at a Community College soon, just for basics. after that I was showing great interest in Le Cordon Bleu, but I have moved away from that. I am looking more into Central Missouri State for Pychology.
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stevos14
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| Not_Even_Amateur wrote: | I am going to study Law at Uni next summer. However, I will not be pompous.
I love how jbors translates "current thoughts" into post about how great you are. Brilliant. Stevos, you ought not to have followed the trend. I also have to disagree, I don't think jbors would make a good lawyer "I kicked ass" at my debates speaks for itself. |
Now now, I can't let Jbors take all the big-talking now can I?
I suppose my "school is so easy" was kind of idiotic, but I have been completely brought down to earth since this semester started, and Im getting what I deserve.
We'll see if you get that lawyer stint jbors. 
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stevos14
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| PSALT wrote: | | stevos14 wrote: | | dav6789 wrote: | | My thoughts right now: It is cold right now, and even though it is sunny I don't feel like playing tennis! |
Please play, for my sake, I wont be able to play for 5-6 months! I would give anything to be able to play right now... |
no indoor courts around you? |
Nope, just a small town and we are hockey obsessed, no one cares about tennis.
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leftys_rock
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I should have won 8-0 today, but I had a choke game at 7-0 after I had MPs. Still won 8-1, but 8-0 sounds so much better.
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J-man
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Juat got done my science current events 
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stevos14
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| leftys_rock wrote: | | I should have won 8-0 today, but I had a choke game at 7-0 after I had MPs. Still won 8-1, but 8-0 sounds so much better. |
Oh poor you
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leftys_rock
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| stevos14 wrote: | | leftys_rock wrote: | | I should have won 8-0 today, but I had a choke game at 7-0 after I had MPs. Still won 8-1, but 8-0 sounds so much better. |
Oh poor you |
I used to have a problem of DFing when I had MPs. Now I don't, it's just my strokes don't back it up!
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stevos14
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Last year I double-faulted in an insanely close match on his match point. Still hasnt got out of my mind. Last match of the season too.
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x.doublea
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Don't worry... I think everyone has at one point. Even Sampras did.
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jbors47
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| Not_Even_Amateur wrote: | I am going to study Law at Uni next summer. However, I will not be pompous.
I love how jbors translates "current thoughts" into post about how great you are. Brilliant. Stevos, you ought not to have followed the trend. I also have to disagree, I don't think jbors would make a good lawyer "I kicked ass" at my debates speaks for itself. |
Oh shut it NEA. Just because I don't talk "intellectual" on here doesn't mean I can't do it in real life. As hard as it is to believe, I am actually a pretty bright kid. And I wasn't trying to brag. I am a very good public speaker and I always have been. My best project in the class was my debate against a fellow classmate (she pairs us with people who are at our level of public speaking, and I was in the top two), and I won by the biggest margin in class.
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Not_Even_Amateur
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You weren't trying to brag? You really need to read over...it was pathetic. And you just did it again "I am a great public speaker" "I won by the biggest margin in our class". I would never dream of saying such things without being directly asked, then again I am quite modest...
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x.doublea
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I'll try to stop this argument by recontinuing the game...
Appears to be staying up quite late....
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Benchwarmer1
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i don't think this is in the right thread 
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stevos14
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| x.doublea wrote: | I'll try to stop this argument by recontinuing the game...
Appears to be staying up quite late.... |
This is post your current thoughts
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J-man
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Oh just noticed that, too.
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x.doublea
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Perfect. Intentionally did that in attempt to stop the argument....
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stevos14
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| x.doublea wrote: | | Perfect. Intentionally did that in attempt to stop the argument.... |
Genius.
Im thinking xdoublea has tricks up his sleeve right now.
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x.doublea
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| stevos14 wrote: | | x.doublea wrote: | | Perfect. Intentionally did that in attempt to stop the argument.... |
Genius.
Im thinking xdoublea has tricks up his sleeve right now. |
stevos, once again, I honestly have no idea whether you're being honest or sarcastic. I'll take that as a complement though. I'm straight forward, but not that straight forward.
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stevos14
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| x.doublea wrote: | | stevos14 wrote: | | x.doublea wrote: | | Perfect. Intentionally did that in attempt to stop the argument.... |
Genius.
Im thinking xdoublea has tricks up his sleeve right now. |
stevos, once again, I honestly have no idea whether you're being honest or sarcastic. I'll take that as a complement though. I'm straight forward, but not that straight forward. |
Honest about the genius (promise!)
and the tricks thing was a joke.
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jbors47
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| Not_Even_Amateur wrote: | | You weren't trying to brag? You really need to read over...it was pathetic. And you just did it again "I am a great public speaker" "I won by the biggest margin in our class". I would never dream of saying such things without being directly asked, then again I am quite modest... |
NEA, leftys was complaining about something in her public speaking class, and previously in the topic (or another topic, it was at the same time I know for sure) we were all talking about our current courses and the stuff we had to do in them, so just to make conversation I truly stated that I did well in my public speaking class, especially in my debate. I was only trying to add to the conversation. I was in no way intentionally trying to make others feel like they were lesser than me. Then somenone said If I was good at debated then I would make a good lawyer. I in turn restated something that my teacher had told me, which was completely honest and I dont find to be bragging. In my most recent post I was just restating what I had said before. The truth behind it is NEA, is that you don't know anything about me. I am actually a very modest person. I don't like to put other people down at my expense at all. I am in no way intentionally trying to make other people on this board feel bad (with the exception of fantasy tennis, but that is not real life). The reason I made this extrememly long post was because I took offense to what you have said about me NEA. You really don't have any clue what kind of person I am, and it is wrong for you to make assumptions. Without being able to see my facial expressions or hear my tone of voice you cannot correctly determine whether or not I was bragging. If I were to have said to leftys "Oh man public speaking is so easy. I have no problem in that class. I did so well on everything, especially my debate. I honestly have no idea how you could be mad about having to do something for that class when it is so easy." I would never say anything like that.
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J-man
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| x.doublea wrote: | | Perfect. Intentionally did that in attempt to stop the argument.... |
Good save there X.doublea
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x.doublea
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That's good that you did that jbors. Guys, let's remember, this is only a tennis forum. Yes, it's hard to determine whether the poster is being arrogant or not, but you always have a choice to take it lightly and just to continue having fun. Or you can take it personally, which is not a good choice. Everyone, just take things lightly: it's only a tennis forum.
BTW, thanks for the compliment stevos, but I'm wouldn't consider myself a genius.
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stevos14
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| x.doublea wrote: | That's good that you did that jbors. Guys, let's remember, this is only a tennis forum. Yes, it's hard to determine whether the poster is being arrogant or not, but you always have a choice to take it lightly and just to continue having fun. Or you can take it personally, which is not a good choice. Everyone, just take things lightly: it's only a tennis forum.
BTW, thanks for the compliment stevos, but I'm wouldn't consider myself a genius. |
Hmmm, I dont know whether I would now either
Kidding of course.
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x.doublea
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Oops... you know, even geniuses make typos.
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leftys_rock
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It's my b-day tomorrow, but I have so much stuff to make up from Friday.  Not a very happy b-day.
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stevos14
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| leftys_rock wrote: | | It's my b-day tomorrow, but I have so much stuff to make up from Friday. Not a very happy b-day. |
Happy Birthday tommorow! Thats exciting, doing anything fun?
Enjoy yourself
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x.doublea
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Definitely happy birthday, leftys! Are you turning 15?
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leftys_rock
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14. Yes, I know, i'm young.
If a Latin quiz, physics lab, physics review, math review is what you call interesting. 
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Benchwarmer1
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i turned 15 last month, i guess i'm young too
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stevos14
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| leftys_rock wrote: | 14. Yes, I know, i'm young.
If a Latin quiz, physics lab, physics review, math review is what you call interesting. |
Wait, what grade are you in again? That is crazy for a grade 9 :O
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leftys_rock
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| stevos14 wrote: | | leftys_rock wrote: | 14. Yes, I know, i'm young.
If a Latin quiz, physics lab, physics review, math review is what you call interesting. |
Wait, what grade are you in again? That is crazy for a grade 9 :O |
Freshman(grade 9), yes, i'm one of the youngest in my class as well. But my friend is younger than me, her b-day is next week.
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x.doublea
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Well, happy birthday to her too.
That's quite a lot... I experience a lot of that on my birthdays... my birthday is typically on the week before March Break... and that means tests, tests, tests, and assignments due! Wait.. is physics a separate subject, or is it part of 'Science' subject? And LATIN?
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leftys_rock
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| x.doublea wrote: | Well, happy birthday to her two.
That's quite a lot... I experience a lot of that on my birthdays... my birthday is typically on the week before March Break... and that means tests, tests, tests, and assignments due! Wait.. is physics a separate subject, or is it part of 'Science' subject? And LATIN? |
I'll let her know. No Physics is our "science" and it's so difficult especially because i'm missing like 1/4th the classes due to tennis! And Latin is my current language.
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x.doublea
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Well, Latin can be very useful in helping you learn other western languages... good for you for taking it.
I just spelled 'too' two. 
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Benchwarmer1
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just edit it
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x.doublea
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I did, but I can't edit lefty's post.
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Benchwarmer1
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well, she can always remove the quote...
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x.doublea
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True, but this is incredibly embarrasing.
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Benchwarmer1
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well, i mistype things all the time, so its not really a big deal to me
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leftys_rock
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| x.doublea wrote: | | True, but this is incredibly embarrasing. |
Very not noticable, no worries. I make those mistakes in my graded essays all the time.
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PSALT
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I'm thinking how happy I am that the Cardinals are about to go up 2-1!
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x.doublea
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Well, I guess it is, since I made such a big fuss about it.
I was wondering, have any of you seen an opera before (sorry if this opera stuff is sickening you )?
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jbors47
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PSALT you shut your damn mouth right now.
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PSALT
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| x.doublea wrote: | Well, I guess it is, since I made such a big fuss about it.
I was wondering, have any of you seen an opera before (sorry if this opera stuff is sickening you )? |
never seen an opera before. I have listened to large parts of them though. most of my favorite "stage" music if you will comes from ballad's however.
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PSALT
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| jbors47 wrote: | | PSALT you shut your damn mouth right now. |
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jbors47
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Ugh. Im so pissed right now. If we dont win tomorrow its over.
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PSALT
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quick question, what just happened to the Detriot catcher? I had looked away and when I looked back he was on the ground.
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jbors47
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No idea. The game is on in the backround because I cant bear to watch it anymore.
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leftys_rock
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| x.doublea wrote: | Well, I guess it is, since I made such a big fuss about it.
I was wondering, have any of you seen an opera before (sorry if this opera stuff is sickening you )? |
Yup, a while ago. Don Giovani or however his name is spelled.
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x.doublea
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Oh, Don Giovanni, one of the great Mozart operas. Where did you see it? San Francisco Opera? If it was there, I bet it was good... they're the second biggest opera company in North America.
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leftys_rock
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I found an old racquet that my mom used. It was Bjorn Borg's racquet. I'm shocked I found it. I should honestly try hitting with it, but my wrist hurts. I'll be using it as a visual aid in my speech on Thursday.
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leftys_rock
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| x.doublea wrote: | | Oh, Don Giovanni, one of the great Mozart operas. Where did you see it? San Francisco Opera? If it was there, I bet it was good... they're the second biggest opera company in North America. |
Yeah. It was memorable because my tooth fell out during the middle.
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Benchwarmer1
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| leftys_rock wrote: | | I found an old racquet that my mom used. It was Bjorn Borg's racquet. I'm shocked I found it. I should honestly try hitting with it, but my wrist hurts. I'll be using it as a visual aid in my speech on Thursday. |
is that the old donnay?
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leftys_rock
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| Benchwarmer1 wrote: | | leftys_rock wrote: | | I found an old racquet that my mom used. It was Bjorn Borg's racquet. I'm shocked I found it. I should honestly try hitting with it, but my wrist hurts. I'll be using it as a visual aid in my speech on Thursday. |
is that the old donnay? |
Yup. Borg's signature is printed on the shaft.
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x.doublea
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That must have distracted you from the stage.
How exciting is finding a racquet which was Bjorn Borg's model! Definitely use it in your speech. Are you talking about the technological advance of the sport?
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stevos14
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| x.doublea wrote: | Well, I guess it is, since I made such a big fuss about it.
I was wondering, have any of you seen an opera before (sorry if this opera stuff is sickening you )? |
Yes, it is!
Haha, and yeah I saw one in New York at the big stage thingy, what was it, I don't know but I think its the lincoln centre. Anywho I was with my band, it was interesting, and good that they had the subtitles on the screen in front of our seats. But seriously, one subtitle said "So and so killed the king!" and this lady sang about it for about 25 minutes, without the subtitle changing once! So insanely boring at that part.
I forget what it was called, a king dies, cant remember who by either. If I hear the name I'd remember...know any off the top of your head where a king is assasinated?
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x.doublea
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Was it Un Ballo in Maschera?
You went to the Met! I'm soooooooo jelous! Did the inside look like this:
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Tennis fan
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| leftys_rock wrote: | | It's my b-day tomorrow, but I have so much stuff to make up from Friday. Not a very happy b-day. |
WoW! Happy B'day! 
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leftys_rock
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| x.doublea wrote: | That must have distracted you from the stage.
How exciting is finding a racquet which was Bjorn Borg's model! Definitely use it in your speech. Are you talking about the technological advance of the sport? |
You bet it did! "Mom, my tooth fell out....(5 minutes later) Mom, can we go?[...] Please?" and etc.
I'm talking about how tennis advanced in general, like how in the very early stages, people didn't even use racquets and just used clusters of rubber thrown against walls like handball. And i'm paralleling it with how it was like how humans advanced from primate to human. And in the part about the common era, because the rules were established, tennis was able to evolve in other ways instead of renovating rules, such as ball weight, racquet technology, string technology, the physical fitness of a player, etc.
*How much does an average tennis ball weight again? And was the court 72 feet long or 78? I don't feel like getting my source book out.
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PSALT
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yeah!!! Carpenter was AMAZING tonight! I won't rub it in for Jbors' sake, but 5-0!!!!
I'm done.
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x.doublea
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| leftys_rock wrote: | | x.doublea wrote: | That must have distracted you from the stage.
How exciting is finding a racquet which was Bjorn Borg's model! Definitely use it in your speech. Are you talking about the technological advance of the sport? |
You bet it did! "Mom, my tooth fell out....(5 minutes later) Mom, can we go?[...] Please?" and etc.
I'm talking about how tennis advanced in general, like how in the very early stages, people didn't even use racquets and just used clusters of rubber thrown against walls like handball. And i'm paralleling it with how it was like how humans advanced from primate to human. And in the part about the common era, because the rules were established, tennis was able to evolve in other ways instead of renovating rules, such as ball weight, racquet technology, string technology, the physical fitness of a player, etc.
*How much does an average tennis ball weight again? And was the court 72 feet long or 78? I don't feel like getting my source book out. |
Sounds like a very good article. It's extremely smart for you to compare the development of tennis to that of humans. Huge bonus marks for that.
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leftys_rock
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| PSALT wrote: | yeah!!! Carpenter was AMAZING tonight! I won't rub it in for Jbors' sake, but 5-0!!!!
I'm done. |
*WOOT*
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Tennis fan
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Yeah! I was thinking the same thing PSALT!
I am also thinking that it is a shame Cardinals left with the bases loaded in the 9th on Sunday. They could have swept the series.... but then again I am thinking that 4-1 is not that bad!
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leftys_rock
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| x.doublea wrote: | | leftys_rock wrote: | | x.doublea wrote: | That must have distracted you from the stage.
How exciting is finding a racquet which was Bjorn Borg's model! Definitely use it in your speech. Are you talking about the technological advance of the sport? |
You bet it did! "Mom, my tooth fell out....(5 minutes later) Mom, can we go?[...] Please?" and etc.
I'm talking about how tennis advanced in general, like how in the very early stages, people didn't even use racquets and just used clusters of rubber thrown against walls like handball. And i'm paralleling it with how it was like how humans advanced from primate to human. And in the part about the common era, because the rules were established, tennis was able to evolve in other ways instead of renovating rules, such as ball weight, racquet technology, string technology, the physical fitness of a player, etc.
*How much does an average tennis ball weight again? And was the court 72 feet long or 78? I don't feel like getting my source book out. |
Sounds like a very good article. It's extremely smart for you to compare the development of tennis to that of humans. Huge bonus marks for that. |
Urg, now I need a quote from a published source that compares the physicality of the game say, 50 years ago to today.
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