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Postby HondaTooru » Thu Nov 27, 2003 12:50 am

I just posted this story in the "This is neat" thread in the Goof Off section. Then I thought, "Ah, no one's gonna read it in here.. This thread is only 3 pages long and not going to get much bigger." So I decided to share this story with everyone here at CAA by starting my own thread. I could make a bio about myself in here, but I think stories would describe my character a lot better!

Someone was talking about hazelnuts in Korea and I started rambling...

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Ah, hazelnuts...

So this one time, I went to SanFrancisco with some friends of mine... A year ago actually. (We went to Napa valley too, right after I turned 21, but that's besides the point.) When we went to the pier, I saw the most beautiful asian man working in one of the shops.. He was tall, and kind of a muscular build, looked like he could be half-American.. Thinking, "OMG, I'll never see this person again. I want to take his picture," I deliberated about it for a long time. And I wimped out.. Lost my chance. Didn't have the nerve to even speak to him.

Later that day, we went to Japantown. Smaller than Chinatown, located inside a mall type structure. Right before entering the building, I spied another gorgeous, tall, asian man who looked half-american! (I really don't have a preference here, but you just don't understand how beautiful they were!) And I thought about talking to him, and possibly taking his picture... But chickened out once again.

So my friends and I went inside and had dinner. After that, we split up. (I wanted to look for anime and some j-rock, while the could care less.) And right next to the coolest anime store, I saw him again! He worked in the mall! He was setting up a tiny stand and a sign that said "Roasted Hazelnuts." So I paced and I paced... OK, I'm going to talk to him... ::takes a few steps:: ... ::180:: I'm such a dork! Why is it such a big deal just to say "hi" or something? And after a while, I saw my friends coming down the hallway, getting ready to meet me so we could leave. And by this time, it was less about the guy and more of a personal battle to see if I had actually become any more outgoing over the years. "Now is my last chance," I thought. So I walked up to him...

"Would you like to sample a hazelnut?" he asks, holding out a small wooden bowl.
I took one and ate it.
Then I said to him, "So, these are hazelnuts... Thanks!"

I couldn't think of anything better to say! And then I ran off to go meet my friends. :shake: That was all I ever said to him.
I laugh about it now, though. :eyeroll: I must have looked like a total baka to him...

Anyhow, to make a short story long; I like hazelnuts. :grin: They taste good.
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So now "Hazelnuts!" :mutter: has become a term that I use regularly as an exclamation appropriate in embarassing/akward/and generally stupid moments, similar to "D'oh!".
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Postby Tet-chan » Thu Nov 27, 2003 4:27 am

Depends on the girls for me.If they are superhot,i will have some trouble :P
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Postby Knives » Fri Nov 28, 2003 10:25 am

yah same with me
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Postby That Dude » Sat Nov 29, 2003 1:31 pm

I like barely ever have any troubles talking to girls. I basicly treat everybody the same. I do act weird in front of girls though...But I act weird in front of guys...Actually I act weird all the time so nevermind.
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Postby Mave » Sun Nov 30, 2003 8:43 am

I have no problems talking or hanging out with guys. Probably coz I have an elder brother who always brought his friends to our home.
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Postby HondaTooru » Mon Dec 01, 2003 12:39 am

For the most part, I'm not so bad about it anymore. It's definitely not as bad when you get older I think. Actually, I can pretty much talk to anyone, as long as we're just friends and to stay friends is my only intention.. Once I like a guy though, I'm never going to tell him! That makes dating difficult, I know. But I can be myself when I am just friends with someone. If I'm interested in someone relationship-wise, there's a lot more at stake!

Anyone have tips on this matter?
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Postby true_noir_chloe » Sun Dec 07, 2003 1:24 am

Oh, hazelnuts! LOL I like your new word for d'uh moments. Hi Honda! ^-^

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beyond the fog I hide behind.

You cast your light upon the shadows

that stretch like cobwebs in my mind.

You ease the pain when I am hurting,

and morbid visions from my past

pierce into the realm of Reason

as though I danced on blades of glass.

You grant me strength when I have fallen

and, once again, I've lost my way.

You take my hand in Yours and lead me

into the promise of a brand new day.

You bring order to all my chaos,

yet set my well-laid plans awry.

You place me on a firm foundation ---

then give me wings so I can fly.

You sand away my roughened edges

and polish all the dullest parts

until I stand before Your presence...

a newly-sculpted work of art.

You see into the heart within me,

right through my motives and selfish will.

And yet, in spite of all You see

You say You love me even still.


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Postby cbwing0 » Fri Dec 12, 2003 5:57 pm

I'm fine as long as they start the conversation. Otherwise nothing happens. Ever. :red:
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Postby Locke » Fri Dec 12, 2003 6:19 pm

hehe acting like your self is good....

but that means being dumm ^^;
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Postby TheSeaAndStars » Fri Dec 12, 2003 11:44 pm

nota lota problems for me in this area. however, there are some ppl that when i look into there eyes...... its weird. some ppl have really mysterious eyes. some times
it just gives ya a weird feeling.........

anyways, more often than not, i dont have problems talkin to ppls.
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Postby HondaTooru » Sun Dec 14, 2003 5:29 pm

Hey, you're new! What's up? :jump: Nice name.

Yeah, some people do have really intense eyes...

TheSeaAndStars wrote:nota lota problems for me in this area. however, there are some ppl that when i look into there eyes...... its weird. some ppl have really mysterious eyes. some times
it just gives ya a weird feeling.........

anyways, more often than not, i dont have problems talkin to ppls.
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Postby Mithrandir » Sun Dec 14, 2003 5:58 pm

Hmm. As embarasing as it is, I'd go with:
"Hey! You're cute. Wanna go out for dinner sometime?"

And see if he goes for it. That's comming from a dude perspective. I would never have said "No" to this statement until I got married. After that, I realized how cool it is to not want to date people.

If you eat dinner with 'em, you can get to know them, and figure out if it's something that could last. Personally, I never dated unless I thought it would last, though.

So yeah. That's my $0.02.

edit: On the subject of eyes....

When I first saw the wolf, I think I managed to stammer out a "Nice to meet you" or some such nonsence. When our conversation was over, though, I turned to one of my friends and said, "What just happened? That was weird!" He just laughed at me.
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Postby HondaTooru » Tue Dec 16, 2003 1:24 am

Dude perspective.. Good stuff! I'll have to keep that one in mind!
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Postby Kokhiri Sojourn » Mon Dec 22, 2003 8:58 pm

When I was younger I had decided that I would never get married. I hung out with my sister a lot and other friends from church that were girls. Guys also of course. Because of that I'm alright with talking to girls and being friends with them, but I'm generally really quiet when I first meet people, so I guess I have to do a bit of observing and see how they are with other people first, before I put my head on the chopping block, so to speak. ;^) There are still times though... anyway, yeah, I'm okay with talking, generally.
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Postby shooraijin » Tue Dec 23, 2003 3:31 am

What caused you to come to that decision?
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Postby Kokhiri Sojourn » Tue Dec 23, 2003 9:29 am

shooraijin wrote:What caused you to come to that decision?


Me? About when I was younger now wanting to get married? Mainly fear. I didn't know if I would be a good husband/father - actually, the truth would be more like I didn't think I would be a good husband/father. I guess I was/maybe still am too introverted, and it all goes with my mindset at the time (see my who's who thread). Also, a lifetime commitment seemed like something bigger than me. Something I'd over analyze to death, and probably decide that I would marry the wrong person and make her miserable. I am no longer set on this non-marriage stance, of course, but still, it is a huge thing to think about for me. Anyway, a little bunny trail here, but I hope that's okay.
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Postby HondaTooru » Tue Dec 23, 2003 11:20 am

I've felt that way before. When circumstances force you to be single for a long time, despite your own wishes, it can get very difficult to see other people who are happy in love. And now that my friends are starting to get married, it can be difficult to just be happy for them without getting a little bit jealous. That's my struggle anyway. So I had decided to just give up on the idea of ever getting married, and lived with that idea for about 3 years. No dating.

The no dating thing turned out to be good for me, I think. I needed some time to re-evaluate my standards, figure out what I really want and work on my own self-esteem. But all it took was a couple baby-sitting jobs to make me realize that I still do want to get married and have a family. I had to babysit a family of 2 girls and 2 boys while their parents went to Hawaii for the mom's birthday. Even with all the normal kid drama, the fighting, I remember thinking to myself one night, "These people live a very rich life."

But it's hard to find the right person! And sometimes I still want to give up all hope that there is a person for me.. and then I have to take a step back and say to myself, "You're 22, honestly! Much to early in life to feel that way." It's hard for me to just stop worrying and let God be in control of it. He knows what's to become of me. I just have to learn to trust that what He has planned is what's best.

That being said, if there are any single, male, christian, anime fans my age, feel free to PM me... hahahaa.. (Just kidding!) :lol:

Seriously though, why do I worry about it so much? Being single isn't so bad. I think I spend a lot more time with my sisters than I used to, and we're a lot closer than we were as young'ns. Anyhoo, that's it for now.. Better wrap this up before I write a novel.

Oh yeah, MERRY CHRISTMAS everyone!!!
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Postby GzusRcks » Tue Dec 23, 2003 11:35 am

well said hondatooru!:thumb:

yep ima spaz when it comes to talking to guys. take bunnys guyfriend for example, I talked to him yesterday on IM and it was really awkward. i like him and so therefore i got all spazztic and the conversation didnt really go anywhere, but...granted guys are probably the same way. But Ive decided that whatever happens it'll happen on God's time and its not for us to question or judge. I'm only 15 so I got awhile but sometimes you do feel extremely jealous when it seems like everyone around you has someone. but, ive decided to let God be the judge of it and who ever I'm supposed to be with will step out right on time.

Thats all for my rant...

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Postby Bunny » Tue Dec 23, 2003 11:41 am

Heh Heh, I thought that was pretty funny actually Hann. *dodges the shoe that she throws* I don't have a problem with talking to guys most of the time. I have a lot of guy friends... actually I have more guys as friends than girls. But yeah... it's tough not to be jealous but really I don't think I'd like being married> But that'll probably change when I've met that perfect guy for me... *cough* Orlando Bloom! *cough*
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Postby GzusRcks » Tue Dec 23, 2003 11:46 am

Bunny wrote:Heh Heh, I thought that was pretty funny actually Hann. *dodges the shoe that she throws* I don't have a problem with talking to guys most of the time. I have a lot of guy friends... actually I have more guys as friends than girls. But yeah... it's tough not to be jealous but really I don't think I'd like being married> But that'll probably change when I've met that perfect guy for me... *cough* Orlando Bloom! *cough*



hey now! *picks shoe up and throws it again* its not my fault i'm paranoid...though I refer to it as "overanalyzing everything"

but this is pretty much what i felt like doing yesterday: :hits_self:

heck yea! Orlando Bloom is fair game until we capture him!:grin:

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Postby Bunny » Tue Dec 23, 2003 11:47 am

*noogies Hann* You're hopeless. :P
"So David said to Michal, "It was before the LORD, who chose me instead of your father and all his house, to appoint me ruler over the people of the LORD, over Israel. Therefore I will play music before the LORD. And I will be even more undignified than this, and will be humble in my own sight. But as for the maidservants of whom you have spoken, by them I will be held in honor."

2 Samuel 6: 21&22



"I am going to take this bucket of water and pour it on the flames of hell, and then I am going to use this torch to burn down the gates of paradise so that people will not love God for want of heaven or fear of hell, but because He is God."

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Postby Danyasaur » Tue Dec 23, 2003 2:50 pm

Orlando's MINE!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Postby Bunny » Tue Dec 23, 2003 2:53 pm

-_- That's what you think.
"So David said to Michal, "It was before the LORD, who chose me instead of your father and all his house, to appoint me ruler over the people of the LORD, over Israel. Therefore I will play music before the LORD. And I will be even more undignified than this, and will be humble in my own sight. But as for the maidservants of whom you have spoken, by them I will be held in honor."

2 Samuel 6: 21&22



"I am going to take this bucket of water and pour it on the flames of hell, and then I am going to use this torch to burn down the gates of paradise so that people will not love God for want of heaven or fear of hell, but because He is God."

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Postby Danyasaur » Tue Dec 23, 2003 2:54 pm

*hits Bunny in the head with a shoe* MIIINE!!!!
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Postby Bunny » Tue Dec 23, 2003 2:59 pm

*_* ... -_- GRRR *hits Archy with a wet noodle* Back I say!
"So David said to Michal, "It was before the LORD, who chose me instead of your father and all his house, to appoint me ruler over the people of the LORD, over Israel. Therefore I will play music before the LORD. And I will be even more undignified than this, and will be humble in my own sight. But as for the maidservants of whom you have spoken, by them I will be held in honor."

2 Samuel 6: 21&22



"I am going to take this bucket of water and pour it on the flames of hell, and then I am going to use this torch to burn down the gates of paradise so that people will not love God for want of heaven or fear of hell, but because He is God."

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Postby Danyasaur » Tue Dec 23, 2003 3:02 pm

*pours ketchup on Bunny's head* >: )!!!!!!
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Postby Bunny » Tue Dec 23, 2003 3:04 pm

EEEWW, I don't give in that easily though! *pats pepper on Archy's head bringing on lots of eye-watering and sneezing*
"So David said to Michal, "It was before the LORD, who chose me instead of your father and all his house, to appoint me ruler over the people of the LORD, over Israel. Therefore I will play music before the LORD. And I will be even more undignified than this, and will be humble in my own sight. But as for the maidservants of whom you have spoken, by them I will be held in honor."

2 Samuel 6: 21&22



"I am going to take this bucket of water and pour it on the flames of hell, and then I am going to use this torch to burn down the gates of paradise so that people will not love God for want of heaven or fear of hell, but because He is God."

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Postby Danyasaur » Tue Dec 23, 2003 3:16 pm

peper doesn't make me sneeze! BWAHAHAHAHA!! *plays Barney's "I Love You" song* TASTE MY WRATH!!!!! :evil:!!!!!!
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Postby GzusRcks » Tue Dec 23, 2003 3:19 pm

*while arch_angel and bunny are fighting over Orlando, Hannah jumps over them and yanks Orlando away*
HE'S MINE!!! :sweat:

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...unless by some act of God I find someone whos around my age and just as hot...that'll never happen...

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Postby Bunny » Tue Dec 23, 2003 3:26 pm

You! *tackles Hann and gives her the noogie of her lifetime* He is MINE! MY OWN! MY PRECIOUS!
"So David said to Michal, "It was before the LORD, who chose me instead of your father and all his house, to appoint me ruler over the people of the LORD, over Israel. Therefore I will play music before the LORD. And I will be even more undignified than this, and will be humble in my own sight. But as for the maidservants of whom you have spoken, by them I will be held in honor."

2 Samuel 6: 21&22



"I am going to take this bucket of water and pour it on the flames of hell, and then I am going to use this torch to burn down the gates of paradise so that people will not love God for want of heaven or fear of hell, but because He is God."

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