Lifedam 00: The 2000s in review.

Shiny · Post by **Shiny** » Wed Dec 23, 2009 20:47

Whether you wax nostalgic or unleash a diatribe of epic proportions, do share your 2000-2009 with us.

I'll share mine if this topic picks up any steam. I suggest Dear Leader share first, as those Brits always have such marvelous stories..

Post by **Gunsmith** » Wed Dec 23, 2009 21:55

He fucked her

Shiny · Post by **Shiny** » Wed Dec 23, 2009 22:10

Oh you and your underwater KOF XII.. angel3

0style · Post by **0style** » Thu Dec 24, 2009 04:47

my lifedam 00 was like a burnt oatmeal raisin cookie. It fed me, but didn't fill me. (still have goals to accomplish) I was happy it was a cookie (i'm alive) but the cookie tasted like shit but the raisins were still good. (shitsux sometimes)

Fuu · Post by **Fuu** » Thu Dec 24, 2009 13:31

the only real issue is that i never got accustomed to the taste of human blood

Monpochi · Post by **Monpochi** » Thu Dec 24, 2009 16:23

The start of the 00s have been quite a wreck in terms of family issues (more about the parents) and i'm glad we were able to get through that hellish 6 years behind now.

On this last moments of 2k9 though (more like a month ago) i partly came out of the closet after years of deliberating, observing and thinking. (Thanks Stylu for jump starting that btw). Come to think of it, the start of the 10s might prove challenging for me as my father has yet to know (hence the "partly"). I shall just be optimistic for now LULZ

Bugle/Hawk'M · Post by **Bugle/Hawk'M** » Thu Dec 24, 2009 19:47

From what I can tell, you and your dad have always had a rocky relationship anyway, so unless he kills you or something you'll be alright. I know you are afraid to hear him say what you think he thinks of you, but I think you're a lot stronger than you think you are. As a closeted bisexual I guess I can't really talk, but unless I actually meet someone I never saw the point in stirring up the drama. Also, I'm pretty sure everyone thinks I'm gay anyway.

Monpochi · Post by **Monpochi** » Thu Dec 24, 2009 21:11

Bugle/Hawk'M wrote:From what I can tell, you and your dad have always had a rocky relationship anyway, so unless he kills you or something you'll be alright. I know you are afraid to hear him say what you think he thinks of you, but I think you're a lot stronger than you think you are. As a closeted bisexual I guess I can't really talk, but unless I actually meet someone I never saw the point in stirring up the drama. Also, I'm pretty sure everyone thinks I'm gay anyway.

Well, our relationship is indeed rocky but it was never of the physical kind. (Thank Goodness) I'm optimistic *crosses fingers and toes* that my hints back in the days have bore fruit. I mean my mom told me that he's been wondering if i was too for the longest time. I guess what he's totally afraid of is for me to be the flaming kind of female dressing gay, some parents around here feel that it's some sort of death sentence to them.

Anyway, thanks Bugle.

Yuki Yagami · Post by **Yuki Yagami** » Fri Dec 25, 2009 04:08

School Life = I'm pretty much a bully magnet from High School up to my early College Years. My studies are more like hit and miss. Managed to graduate in High School and College. Currently, still jobless.

This decade, we get to see SNK's final year with Metal Slug 3 and KOF 2000, and seeing SNKP succeeding (NGBC, KOF XI, UMs) and failing (SVC Chaos, Fatgoon, KOF XII, SSSen). We get to see other fighters as well with CVS, Guilty Gear XX (this decade gave us Bridget), Street Fighter IV and BlazBlue.

We get to see an internet boom around 2002-2003. Meme popping out like mushrooms and etc.

Same with the Anime Boom (Azumanga Daioh, Naruto, Haruhi, Lucky Star, Code Geass, etc.). For me, 00 is the best Gundam aired in this decade (IMO, 00 > Seed, for obvious reasons). Also this decade gave Touhou and Miku Hatsune.

Also we see tragedies (9/11, 2004 Tsunami, SARS, Swine Flu?) and Stupidities (Wars, W).

A lot happened this decade. So I dedicate this 00s with a song from Gackt.

"Journey Through the Decade"

Have a nice 2010. And we hope next year (and the next decade) will be a good one.

Post by **Gunsmith** » Fri Dec 25, 2009 16:46

That was very brave Monpochi. I'd advise to move out before telling your father. If you think he will disown you then don't tell him! No point ruining things if you like it that way. If you need to tell him, as part of being proud of yourself, just remember that it's going to be hard and may not ever get better, brace yourself! I know some gays that told their parents, and some that didn't, for mostly the same reasons: their parents would not be able to handle it. Fuck it, leave them to live in their bubble - as long as it didn't rain down on your parade, why burst it?

Now time for Granma Gunny's ramble (which may or may not contradict everything I've just said)

Why fight? This question was mostly ignored this decade, boosted by youthful vigour, which by the end of this decade, at least for me, mostly conked out. Now the question, boosted by the demands of living, parades around in front of my eyes, flouting the answer. I'm not even sure what flouting means, another reason that makes me want to quit.

However-

If I were to give up, and I think this applies to most of us, I'd be even more depressed. Apathy doesn't mean bliss. Ignorance is; unfortunately, it's far too late for a lobotomy. All right, it's never too late for a lobotomy, I just can't be arsed to get one done.

I tried for a decade to get more people into KOF. I've had limited success. XII didn't help. College was my greatest challenge. A horde of illiterate SFIV players. I did manage to get one guy into it. That's one student. Out of a hundred. Actually there was one more, but he can barely throw a fireball. I'll have to train him from scratch. Is it worth the effort though?

I've been writing and complaining about society on my blog while trying not to lecture people to death. Ultimately it seems that society actually works, it's just the unfair / roulette aspect, where for example a kid gets born into a shitty family and is fucked from the start, compared to a kid who decides to destroy his future prospects just because he's lazy. The guy who gets turned away from a job because of the way he dresses, even though the employer is totally right to make the assumption, as 99% of gang bangers aren't worth hiring, as they simply will not make it more than a month. Injustice? Life? What's the point in fighting the system? Roll with the punches, follow the system and learn to abuse it.... Why did I even bother opening my mouth?

This decade has made me more bitter, more cynical, and yet there were moments that revealed the benefit of being kind to your fellow man, even if they are an thick right wing asshole. Sure, you get used, and some people won't stop, however, there are amazing moments where you realise you are valued by the people you least expect. This decade has shown me there is a balance to everything. I'll help my fellow man, but not bend over backwards. When someone helps you, completely out of the blue, you won't feel guilty, you'll smile.

Yes, there is hope and there is an amazing, frightening power that is gained from unity. Governments prefer hermits, as they constitute one faint voice in the crowd. A community is much more tricky to handle. Perhaps that's why cosmopolitan cities are easier to handle, with all the smaller, fractured voices, far easier to ignore. That's when you realise why the poor, yet large ethnic communities get so much attention - they are strong because they are united, no riot, thank you please.

As I sit in my flat, with my friends online, ignoring my next door neighbours, I realise I've become powerless. I think the online community will become a political force one day, but not until there is a global government. I don't like feeling powerless and by the end of this decade, after a dip in motivation, I can feel the energy coming back, the will to make a change. I'm going to keep fighting! In the decade to come, I'm going to unite my voice with others. Fight for whatever you believe in, find people that support you! Together, we are stronger!!!

(I could ramble on more about this decade but hey that's too much to read!)

Foxhole · Post by **Foxhole** » Fri Dec 25, 2009 18:13

You lied about being cynical. I actually read all of that drivel, you should be ashamed of yourself for finding the fight within.

Post by **Gunsmith** » Fri Dec 25, 2009 20:16

If you were totally cynical and bitter, you wouldn't even bother with friends online - even as you moan with us, you're sharing your feelings with people you deem fit; you cannot deny enjoying our company, being appreciated by us, hugged by us! Humanity can't be that bad if you maintain these ties LOL

Group hug on Oro!!! *xx

Foxhole · Post by **Foxhole** » Sat Dec 26, 2009 09:51

I never said I was more cynical, I just said you're not as cynical as you claimed to be.

Personally, I spent the first half of this decade thinking that I had things worked out, then I hit 26 and my life just took one massive slide after another. I've managed to find a temporary fix, it's called alcohol, Wind is familiar with me drinking as I play UC2.

Kyo-wa · Post by **Kyo-wa** » Sat Dec 26, 2009 10:42

Let's see....
WARNING: might get a bit sappy but heck I am a woman!

2000-2003 : Played heaps of Phantasy Star Online. Dated couple of guys (Watashiwa, D, and A). Currently playing Phantasy Star 0 but that is completely irrelevant, I guess? xD

2003 - 2004 : Met my current sweetheart at a forum. I posted questions about Celtic mythology and he was the only one who took me seriously. Asked for his yahoo email address and the rest became history. We fell in love and I decided to relocate to Australia.

2005 - current: Life in Australia is sweet. We have gone through some rough patches in 2008 which helped us mature together and our bonds became even more strong. I have been telling people that I will never ever have a kid for nearly 17 years - now I have changed my mind that if it is going to be his, then I will not mind at all, as long as I have just one. He and I talk about which names we will give to our kid, and so far I like the name Alastair... After the ALASTAIR from Dragon Age Origin!!! BOOYAH!! Alastair you hot smexy nerd! I LOVE YOU MAN!!! If it's a girl, I will name it Bronco.

Career wise, I started to work in an Aged Care industry and I am really loving it. I am a naturally happy, and bubbly person and it gives me tons of self satisfaction when I see my clients smile/laugh. I like helping other people's lives and it makes me so happy. No matter how hard things get, I will always stay positive and happy... and I owe most of it to my beloved. He makes me so happy, and no matter how bad things can get, when he smiles at me, then everything becomes all right.

In 2010, I will be a naturalized Aussie and his family will come to the ceremony to cheer me on. They are very happy that I chose to go for an Australian citizenship. I have wanted to be a citizen so I may remain in this country with my beloved, and it looks like I am going to. Also I will be going into Division 2 Nursing next year. Once I get my qualification, if he wants to move interstate, we will be able to 'coz I will be able to get a job anywhere in Australia, mwahaha.

So yes, I eagerly wait for 2010. BRING IT ON!

Esaka · Post by **Esaka** » Sat Dec 26, 2009 18:22

I guess most people have a small idea about what I've been doing for the past 10 years or so. 2000-2002 was mostly spent spamming this forum back and forth. Left for the all glorious army, had a shitload of adventures all around the world, a few relationships, then in 2009 I ended up my service. Now I'm enjoying benefits from all of this, currently improving my high school grades to enter Uni next year and major in Arts. Oddly enough, almost 30 and yet I have no idea what my future holds. It's like I'm a teen again, yet I'm much more focused and calm, thanks to 7 years of strict military discipline.

:: orochinagi

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