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Eoghan Flanagan. twenty eight. Music Teacher.

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ned-leo

The night shift makes practicing difficult since I sleep most of the day. I’m trying to prioritize it on my days off, so we’ll see how that goes. I’m pretty much in the same boat with you there. [grins] It’s how I play at being efficient, and just a little bit my excuse to lay around and listen to music for a while. My life’s too good for me to waste it on self-pity, and there’s millions of people out there who have it worse for me. I have no right to just wallow in my problems.

I can ‘magin that it would be hard. No time when your schedule is backward and you gotta do a job. I think it helps just to have a bit of time to practice, even if it’s just a few minutes a day. Music heals the soul. Doesn’t matter what you went through but I think over time, music will heal the soul. I think you have every right to wallow even for a little bit.

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ab-connell

I just have bad luck when it comes to day-to-day experiences–I have the best luck where it counts, so I can excuse the disturbing frequency with which these things happen to me. I mean, the bright side is that now my bike definitely can’t be stolen. And the fact that you stopped at all is enough for me. Thanks.

Bad luck with day-to-day experiences must make life interesting then. I would get a laugh out of it at first...maybe then a little frustrated. But having luck where it counts is a much better alternative. I do my best to help people and you needed help. I wish I could actually do something.

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darling-dougherty

It’ll be good to study this instead of like, math or history for a change. I love the play, too, so I like having somewhere to channel my enthusiasm. I’m hoping to be a real actress someday, much to my brother’s delight and my mother’s horror. Part of it’s permanent childhood dream and the other part’s having to pick a major and the last bit is that I really like ticking off my mother–it’s the perfect dream.

The arts is always a nice change from something like math and history. They may be useful but there’s something very liberating about the arts. It helps so many people bring out their creativity so you’ll have a lot of fun with it. I think you’ll make it as an actress, just keep putting in the effort. Always strive for your dreams.

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brigid-daley

I’m actually liking this idea the more I think about it. I’m not crazy about crowds, either, but I think once or twice a year it’s good to catch up and then kick everyone out. Besides, I need an excuse to eat cake. [laughs] Honestly, if you want to clear your attic, I will help. I’d honestly just like to spend time with someone outside of work.

Always good to get with everyone at least a few times in order to see them all and keep up good connections. Even if just for an hour or so and saying goodbye. I don’t think you actually need an excuse to eat cake, really. I’d love your help for that, you’re welcome to keep anything I don’t need that you like.

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ned-leo

I wish I could make my songs sound the way hers do, but I suppose I’d have to be talented for that to happen, and actually have time to practice, which I haven’t had in ages. [shrugs] I try to give myself a time limit on self-pity and all that. Put on some Adele, let the album play through, and then when it’s over I’m done, and back to being a productive member of society.

I agree with you. I find that I have time to practice but my abilities don’t compare at all. I’m just a man who is in love with music and does his best. Eoghan laughed, smiling. That actually seems like a very productive way to deal with self-pity, putting a time limit on it before returning to normal. Although, there are times when being a productive member of society is harder than usual. Adele could be a smooth transition.

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ned-leo

I’m beginning to think that this was, indeed, a terrible idea, but it’s a marvelous song. Adele is by far one of my favorite artists, and it’s really not her fault that I’m consumed by self-pity at the moment.

Adele does have a gift with her voice and the lyrics of her songs are quite passionate. I hope everything is okay with you though, self-pity is never good for you...

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ab-connell

Well, if the mint is old enough, it might do the trick. [laughs] I wish I could say I didn’t know it could happen, but it has happened to me several times, including once in my apartment door. This is far less of a crisis, really, and more of a mild inconvenience.

Several times? I’m afraid to say you’ve got bad luck with keys and doors. I can see the apartment being much more of a concern than your bike but that’s still very upsetting. I do wish I could help, but I’m not quite sure what I could do.

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darling-dougherty

That’s really sweet of you, but I highly doubt that. At this point, I’ll take “passable,” but by spring I might even be “good”! I’m just excited to have something to do for a while, and it’ll be the start of a good resume!

Oh you’ll be fine, sweetheart. It does give you something fun to do, but remember not to let yourself get stressed out. Do you have a dream you’re trying to achieve in the end?

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brigid-daley

I’ll save you a spot on the stairs, that way you’ll have the high ground to escape to. [grins] Now I just have to figure out what to do until then. Any adventures in mind, Eoghan? Or even, I guess, mundane plans or tedious tasks?

That would be lovely. You know I’m not particularly fond of large crowds, but it would be nice to see everyone together. I can’t say I have any ideas. Unless you’d be fond of helping me clear up the attic in my home. I’m not entirely sure what’s all up there. Somehow I’ve turned into a pack rat.

[kingsleythereader]

Ah – yeah. Was just home back home f’ a bit. M Ma’s not been too well. But aye, gotta get back t’ work eventually, yeah?

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Oh-Oh... I’m sorry, Kingsley. I hope everythin’ ends up okay.

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brigid-daley

I’ll just have to throw open the doors at home and have a big party, you think? A sort of New Year’s-combination-birthday-bash thing? Lots of music and nibbles and wine and the like. That could be nice, maybe. Should probably figure it out so I can plan and warn the neighbors, eh?

A bit party would be nice. Save a little corner for me where I can just sip at my drink and watch the festivities. Everyone would enjoy that and it would be nice for you. But the neighbors would have to be warned, that’s for certain.

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[brigid-daley]

I’ve just realized I’m coming up on my thirty-third birthday, and a few weeks before that I will officially have a one year old daughter. I think I’m a bit, er… fuckin’ whelmed.

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My goodness, time flies. You’ll have yourself a busy few weeks, but I think they shall be rather enjoyable.

[darling-dougherty-blog]

Friends, Romans, countrymen, you are looking at Waverly University’s new Hermia! I’m so excited I can hardly believe it! We’re going to be rehearsing all winter and finally put it on in the spring, so like, I apologize in advance.

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Congratulations! That’s very exciting and I’m sure you will be the best Hermia this world has ever seen.

[ab-connell-blog]

You haven’t, by chance, got a pair of pliers on you, mayhaps? The key’s broken off in my bike lock, and I’d prefer not have to just leave it out here until I can get a locksmith over.

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I’m afraid the only items I carry on me are a pen, keys, and a mint that is most likely very old... I was unaware that it was actually possible to break a key inside a lock.

[ned-leo-blog]

I think I actually need someone’s help, because I don’t seem to have the self-restraint to turn of Adele’s new single and it might be beginning to cause me physical pain.

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I don’t believe I’ve had a chance to listen to that song as of yet, but it appears to be an emotional one then? Although causing physical pain... turning it off might be a very good idea.

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rightroundessie:

Alright, well, Irish music – there’s always Van Morrison who is a classic. Oh! The Irish Rovers and Thin Lizzy are good too, if you like that kind of music as well. However, I won’t stand here and be recommendin’ Boyzone or Westlife to ya. My Irish music knowledge isn’t what it used to be after a few years in France and then some more in England, but I’m tryin to get back to where I used to be. You can’t even tell I was away from home, can you? The accent is still pretty on point.

Morrison and Lizzy are my favorite! Which would be why my dogs are named Morrison and Lizzy... I’m a bit of a fan obviously. I wouldn’t have guessed you were away from home. What took you away?