A real pep talk.

[Tonbogiri]

A whole day without posts depresses me.

I suck at giving these. So I thought i'd let these guys do it for me!

40 Inspirational Speeches in 2 Minutes

I assume the inactivity is either "nothing to do right now", "too busy", "on holiday", or "in the middle of ground-breaking research that could decide all of our futures!!!"

[Tsteu'itan]

Eh, truthfully, on my part, it was just because I've been busy at work and have been busy at home after I got off work, too.  :/  I have yet to do any research on the climates because of the stuff going on.  :/  I think people are getting discouraged with the lack of activity.  It's sort of a cycle of inactivity.  Some people get less frequent in posting, which makes people discouraged, which makes more people discouraged, and it only gets worse.

[Key'ìl Nekxetse]

Sorry, Notch released the server for Minecraft, and I was hit by the Minecraft disease all over again!
I've been thinking about what to do next.

[Predict]

Personally, I'm on holiday until Tuesday. Still here though! Infrequently however.

Tuesday, back on the forum and finish off my diseases.

[Txonari]

I'm not doing much 'cause honestly, I don't really have much to do.
But I'm looking for stuff to do, and I'm sure I'll find something soon.

['Itan Atxur]

I need my PC. I just CAN'T do anything real from my iPod which crashes every 2 seconds.

[Kxamtxon Tsamsiyu]

This idea has a lot of potential, hopefully it will grow its wings and take flight. But only time will tell. I believe with hard work this dream can be achieved.

            ewya ngahu

[Txonari]

Hmm... seems like everyone's on break. (Of course, I'm not one to talk... )
I agree there's still much potential in this. But in the end, potential means nothing. It's the execution that matters most.

[Tsteu'itan]

Truthfully, anything can be achieved, it just takes the long-term dedication and patience of the entire group to keep it going.  I think that's the biggest enemy, really, is just keeping everyone wanting to follow through.  Once the Avatar craze has died down and people have gotten over the awe they felt when they first saw it, I think a few of the members will start losing interest.  I don't want to sound like I doubt peoples' desires, though.  It's just the way life is, everyone has things they do that with.  I know I've certainly had my own.

[Txonari]

That's unfortunately very true. And I'm sure we'll see the numbers constantly fluctuating. For all we know, eventually we ALL may be gone and new people take our places before the end results are shown, although I certainly hope not...

All I know is, I'm dedicated to this. When it comes to modern society, I can't stand it. The way society forces people to "either fit in with the crowd, or accept they're not worth it" is pathetic.
So I'm really counting on this to succeed. Because I don't want to live my life an endless cycle of meaningless work to get money to spend on comforts that give the illusion of a fulfilled life.

And thus ends my very small rant.

[Tsteu'itan]

I think for me, though I would love to live in a less urban environment once I finally get my life settled down into what I want it to be, I've just learned to live by my own personal philosophy, regardless of what the rest of the world wants of me.  The world may have it's set of rules about what makes you "successful," and what you should do with your money and how you should judge your own worth, but in the end, the only person who really matters is yourself and your family and closest friends.

Personally, my own credit has been royally destroyed. I lost my job for a while, and it made bills go for a long time unpaid.  But instead of getting stressed and upset by it, I just decided I'd pay it as I got the chance and not let it worry me.  In the end, it's only money, and while the big companies may have the ability to make your credit worthless, it's just a "concept," it means nothing in the long run.  Everyone else around me is having problem with their credit, too, and it seems the entire country has an abysmal credit score because of the economy, so I know I'm not alone.  As long as you're able to pay for the things you NEED - food, a place to put your head, etc - then that's all that really matters.

I personally plan on owning my own store once I get myself settled back down financially enough to afford it(Which I believe I've probably mentioned countless times already, so sorry for being redundant).  I don't like corporate America, big business really irritates the hell out of me, and so I've decided that the best way for me to live my life is to make my own way.  I've dreamed of owning libraries and book stores ever since I was a child.  It's the most common dream I have, and it always leaves me waking up feeling happy, and at the same time sad that it's not real life.  I also love Asian Ball Jointed Dolls, and I'm in the process of creating my own, with the intention of starting a small line of them.  I figure I'll combine the two into my own little personal happiness.   And that's what matters to me.    I don't care if I make tons of money.  As long as I can afford to live, and sometimes have enough money just to go out and do fun things, then that's what's important.  Everyone should find something that makes them so happy.  It doesn't have to be big and flashy and over the top.  Just follow your heart.

And if your heart tells you for years to create a tribal village with others who think like you, then follow it and be happy.

[Txontaw]

I haven't posted on here in forever, so it's not my fault. (Sorta)

[guest2859]

Well, there are the few like me and Itan who won't leave until this is done with, but I got mobile internet back so I can try and keep up.

[Kxamtxon Tsamsiyu]

I am stuck on deciding if I want to join or not. But either way I want to do all I can to help out ^_^

['Itan Atxur]

Indeed Eana Ikran. I have a very good feeling about the coming months and believe I will have the time and resources (and maybe, just MAYBE, a substantial amount of money) to focus on the tribe. We WILL see this through!!

[Key'ìl Nekxetse]

I'd be interested to know what other people are doing, like my posts on things I've tried. Sharing experience is a good way to learn.
So is anyone doing anything?
Getting away from the computer is part of my motivation, I don't want to see all of my life spent in front of a screen!
If you're doing interesting things towards the project, talk about it! What have you learned, what wouldn't you not do EVER again?

Here's one: Never tread on a thistle in bare feet, if you can avoid it. It's quite painful!

[Tonbogiri]

I know, same  thing happened to me too

This weeek I am going to the lake district - but while my family rests in the comfort of a small cottage, I am going to attempt to build a shelter out of sticks and leaves. Await updates...