Meet and Greet

[Meshebe8]

Thanks Celtic, it's nice to see that everyone isn't in entirely opposite corners from everyone

And I try Cavedweller I try

Oh and um, if anyone wants to know more about me they could visit my dA site http://www.awsmdragonqueen.deviantart.com
please excuse the somewhat outdated screen name... I made the site some time ago...
But anyway, it's the only site I keep as up to date as I get anymore. lol
I mean really I'm awfully proud for keeping on top of this... forum... thing...

[silverwriter01]

God yall Meshebe doesn't need encouragement. But I'm proud of you too for keeping on top of the forum. You need to write a FAKE update for me. They're somewhereeeee near Kansas I think...maybe...who knows...

So I've decided...I honestly forgot what I decided...I'm hungry I know that. Sucks being on campus. Nowhere cheap to eat.

So let me tell you about my Physic's test. I spent a total of maybe...35 minutes studying for this test. It's a major test ya know. I honestly didn't care by the time I sat down to take it. So I get the test. First glance I was okay, I might do good. I go through the rest of the test and I know absolutely NOTHING! Out of 35 questions, I had 5 I was semi-sure about. Honestly I just gave educated guesses on the rest. I was about to start blaming myself for the lack of studying when I glance over to see how far Hilary is done. Hilary is one of the smartest people I know. She has a 4.0 after 3 years as a math major and I know she's been studying all this past week. She does really good on tests too. So I look over and see she has about maybe 7 questions answers. I mess around until five minutes before we have to leave and put down my random guesses. I wait five minutes for Hilary to come out and she just shook her head. Makes me feel so much better about not studying. I could have studied my heart out like here and still would have been lost. I know for a fact a lot of other people didn't have a clue either.

On a better note, I got my Abstract Algebra test back. B+, baby! Hells Yeahsss!

[Meshebe8]

So... What's the difference between your physics class and mine? we're going over the same stuff at the same times, they're both calc based, but I'm having no trouble at all. I guess that's what I get for going to a community college. I hear the WSU physics one class was a pain too. I feel like such a slacker sometimes for not jumping right into college. Or well, I feel like I'm not learning as much

Anyway I was going to say I was awfully disappointed in you for not studying more but since it apparently didn't matter much... well I'm still disappointed but not that much lol

Congratulations on your Abstract Algebra test, I know that one means a lot to you.

Now back to studying for my physics test (it's tomorrow morning).
(hey at least I'm studying a day before right? right?)

[cavedweller5]

Wow, Meshebe, you’re such a talented artist… Lots of truly awesome pictures there Just a few among my favourites: Stark, Cingular, Yellow Study and Snake Smile. Good luck on your Physics test!
April, Meshebe does need encouragement, just like everybody else. You just sit back and practice your blushing for a while… And you spent all of 35 minutes studying for that test?? This teacher should have a serious talk with you…. That B+, however, looks great. Congratulations!

[Meshebe8]

Thank you Cavedweller. And sorry, April, I didn't mean to get you in trouble

I'm kinda bummed right now (bummed probably isn't the right word). My family went to a viewing for dad's friend who died of cancer this last weekend. I didn't know him much but he really liked me, from what i hear, and was always really happy to see me play soccer or playing with the soccer ball in the yard. I think he used to be a coach. And the famous "bring it in" hugs. Anyway, this wouldn't be nearly as hard on me if i haven't already been to four funerals in my nineteen years, the most recent being my grandpa who died of cancer as well.... that is still a very sore spot in my heart. April knows. Anyway, my parents didn't take me along to the viewing because they still think i'm pretty sick (i told them i was okay and was going to school tomorrow but they didn't want to risk me giving the flu to the family.) to me it feels like a cheap excuse for me avoiding another funeral/viewing pain thing.

so um... i'm a little sad.

*gets back to homework*

[silverwriter01]

Hmm, a few pictures. First is my mask which was designed by MeSheBe. It's she great? Click on the image to enlarge. Hi Rosa
http://silverwriter01.deviantart.com/art/Mask-140954595

Next is me in my mask along with my pink shirt and pink tie.
http://silverwriter01.deviantart.com/ar ... -140954394

[silverwriter01]

April, Meshebe does need encouragement, just like everybody else. You just sit back and practice your blushing for a while… And you spent all of 35 minutes studying for that test?? This teacher should have a serious talk with you…. That B+, however, looks great. Congratulations!

Ohh, a serious talk? With me sitting in a desk and you hovering over me being strict and sexy? And you have a PhD so I could address you as Dr. Rosa. "Yes, I'm sorry Dr Rosa. I'll never do that again but I guess you'll just have to punish me, professor."

Thank you Cavedweller. And sorry, April, I didn't mean to get you in trouble

So tempted to tell on you pal. Really am. But since you're not feeling well, and feeling sad, I'll let it go.


But, hey, Rosa, while I have you here and you're an language professor and all, Meshebe and I have a question. She gets really irritated when I do this while writing and I swear I've seen this done before. We want to know whose right basically. When I write the following type of sentences, is it correct?

**Amelia said, out of breath, “I better go. I have to work in the morning.” **
**April asked, curiously, "Can I write a sentence this way?"**

Meshebe doesn't think I can write the comma out of breath comma part...she also doesn't like it. I think it's common. So can I get away with writing stuff like that?

Thanks for your help in advance.

[Meshebe8]

That first example was a sentence from her second Brice's adventure....

[cavedweller5]

I’m sorry to hear about your dad’s friend, Meshebe, and about your grandpa as well... . I can understand the reasons why your parents wanted you to stay home and spare you the pain and emotional stress of attending a viewing. You’re only 19 and have been to four funerals already, and in my opinion that’s four funerals too many...

Hmm, a few pictures. First is my mask which was designed by MeSheBe. It's she great? Click on the image to enlarge. Hi Rosa
http://silverwriter01.deviantart.com/art/Mask-140954595
Next is me in my mask along with my pink shirt and pink tie.
http://silverwriter01.deviantart.com/ar ... -140954394

Now it all makes sense.... You drawing on your face and having paint everywhere.... I love that mask, and it does look so good on you, April I am impressed at both Meshebe’s beautiful design and at how skilfully you crafted it. And what to say about that tie? I think I like it even better than the blue one... You do look stunning, April

Ohh, a serious talk? With me sitting in a desk and you hovering over me being strict and sexy? And you have a PhD so I could address you as Dr. Rosa. "Yes, I'm sorry Dr Rosa. I'll never do that again but I guess you'll just have to punish me, professor."

I know it’s hard to believe, considering how good-natured and sweet you all know I am , but the truth is that I can really pose as a rather imposing –even menacing- teacher if I have to, so you’d better make sure you devote a little bit more of your time to studying for your tests or you’ll see my strict (NOT sexy at all) side . And I only use the Dr. thing when I teach a course or run a workshop at university, never at school, and just because I’m forced to do so..., but I kinda like you addressing me as Dr. Rosa
Now, since I already have my teacher’s hat on I’ll try and help you with the ‘comma issue’:
Adverbs of Manner (like “curiously”) and adverb phrases of Manner (like “out of breath”) can be placed either at the beginning of a clause, in order to emphasize the idea expressed by the adverb, or, most often, after the verb the adverb refers to and modifies. However, whereas the position of the adverb is a matter of choice, the use of commas is not: if you decide to place the adverb at the beginning of the sentence, a comma must be used to separate it from the rest of the clause, but if you place it after the verb a comma can’t be used so as not to break the structural connection, both grammatical and syntactical, between verb and adverb:
Out of breath, Amelia said... Curiously, April asked
Amelia said out of breath... April asked curiously...
Ergo, Meshebe is right and you should be glad that she is, April, because you got yourself a brilliant editor

[cavedweller5]

Fellow forumers, you should know that two wonderful stories written by our very own April/silverwriter01 made it to the Top 25 this week at the Atheneum. Doesn't she deserve a huge ? Congratulations, April And I'm guessing here that Meshebe, editor extraordinaire, has something to do with such an amazing accomplishment, so this one's for you, Meshebe

[vnud29]

Congrats April! And Meshebe!
I'm jealous of that tie April, it's pretty awesome. I'm not going to lie, and congrats on your grade!
*shakes head* tsk tsk April, even I knew that wasn't going to work before Dr. Rosa so kindly explained it (even though I have no idea what she said exactly). It just didn't flow...Although, I shouldn't talk. I have horrible grammar too.

[Meshebe8]

Well I'm glad that's settled I didn't know exactly if it was wrong, just that it sounded a little weird, so it's nice to know my intuition with it was right with the grammar part as well... So thank you dearest Dr. Rosa

Also, thanks Rosa for the hugs

And thanks you guys for a piece of Aprils credit but I really do think she deserves most of it. I mean, without April's writing I wouldn't have anything to bitch about okay okay, maybe that came out a little harsh. I thought it sounded funny. What I intended on writing: Without April's story in the first place I wouldn't have anything to edit. or something like that.

So. Congratulations April dear!



(oh I did very well on my physics test, I think so anyway. We'll see right? )
(just a disclaimer, April sent me a problem, I think her test was... quite a bit harder... than mine)

[silverwriter01]

I know it’s hard to believe, considering how good-natured and sweet you all know I am , but the truth is that I can really pose as a rather imposing –even menacing- teacher if I have to, so you’d better make sure you devote a little bit more of your time to studying for your tests or you’ll see my strict (NOT sexy at all) side

I'm reminded of when I upset teachers and they become menacing and are disappointed in me. No, not sexy at all. No good times. Still, you saying that is making me feel strangely rebellious. Like I'm back in class, sitting down and glaring firmly down at my desk so I don't revolt. So lets skip away before I revolt.

*grumble...Meshebewasright...grumble* Lol, I don't mind. It seems I don't have to change my writing style that much, I just don't use the commas. I'm glad to have here to help us out Dr. Rosa.

Thanks for the round of applause. It's always nice being on the Top-25. I'd like to thank the Athenaeum, my lovely editor Meshebe, my wonderful but often vacant muse, and most of all, all the people who read my stories. Without yall, I would have nothing.... Both stories were a big higher last week though Lol, as Amber would say "Details Details"

I'm so glad yall like the mask. Meshebe is incredible isn't she?

[Meshebe8]

You can call me Michele, this meshebe thing is driving me crazy!!!

[celticmusicrocks]

A bit late, but .... for April! May your stories always do well, grasshopper.

[silverwriter01]

Thanks GinsWig. I appreciate it

Gasp, Meshebe...you never told me your name was...Michele?? With one l and not two? So weird... Michele....Michele...Shelly? Shells? Coco?

[hickcrone]

April,

I admired your mask and can't help noticing it looks like we might go to the same hair dresser. I know that can't be true because I buzz mine in the bathroom.

Have a look

hickcrone.daportfolio.com

the only shot in my gallery...

Let's have a hair length discussion.

[silverwriter01]

*goes off to look* Why yes Hickcrone, I would have guessed we do have the same hairdresser. I actually have two. Myself and my stepsister. I need a haircut every month or so but sometimes, I just can't find the time to book an appointment with my stepsister so I take the razor, snap on a handy guard, and cut to a length short enough where when I put some gel in it, the spikes wont droop. Droopy spikes means their sad and sad spikes make a sad April. I also have to keep the back of my neck trimmed.

So what kinda hair discussion do you want to talk about Hick? Why we keep our hair short or others like it long?

[silverwriter01]

Well I'd love to write my entire ball adventure but I'm on the run. So I'll post the picture of my costume.
http://silverwriter01.deviantart.com/ar ... -141155369

The silver chain link you see going across my chest is the string of my cape. My cape was only worn over one shoulder and tied under the other arm. Cool right?

[Meshebe8]

Aww I don't like sad Aprils

I need to trim my hair again, it's getting in my eyes

http://awsmdragonqueen.deviantart.com/a ... -141157562

Like I said in the picture caption, I think I'm going to get the back cut really short this time. Almost like yours Hickcrone. It's so nice to get the hair off your neck, don't you agree?

Oh and that costume looks much better with you in black April. I bet you were dashing, as you said (i was only teasing when i said it was silly, you know me)