The Martin WooHoodStock Thread

[Jumble]

I was wondering if you all usually think to your car as a he...here cars are always a she

But you forget, you're talking to Jumble here. I just can't resist being the opposite of the norm

[m_wendy_r]

Jumble, brilliant vidspam! As if I wasn't busy enough...

Spoiler:

I've taken a turn back to my am dram days and signed up to the local players in the next village. They're putting on a play 17th-20th November of which they've asked me to co-stage manage which means 3 rehearsals a week for the next 6 weeks. Great fun, but absolutely exhausting .

*huggles Bree and Char* - and welcome to the thread Char!! Sounds like you're having a great time, can't wait for pics

Wendy good luck for uni next week, you'll be great!

*huggles Josi*
*high fives Nad*
*snorts at MoB*

*dances out theatrically*



EDIT: In and out like a ninja - off to bed - night Woohoos !

Thank you, Sarai! 2nd October really isn't that far away!!!!!

*waves to Bree and Yessika*

Woody's back!!

But I do feel a complete idiot

They fixed the gearbox problem. Don't ask me what it was because I have no idea

I'd asked them to check why the rear speakers weren't working. Suz was in the back the other week and said she couldn't hear the stereo. That wood be because there ARE no speakers in the back Well how wood I know? I've never been in the back of this car

I also told them that his lights weren't coming on automatically like the should, and in fact did when I first got him. Well that wood be because there's a button on the end of the light stick that says "Auto" and I must have inadvertently knocked it at some point. So they switched it back on In my defence, my previous car had auto lights and there was no button for them, nor is there any mention of it in Woody's manual because I had them added

Anywoo, he's back, he's fine and he's also very shiny I guess that's one way to get somebody else to polish him for me

Edit: Know what? I'm really liking my new sigs

At least he's back safe and sound. He may not have sound in the back, but he's safe. *hugs*

[Jumble]

Thank you, Sarai! 2nd October really isn't that far away!!!!!

You're starting Uni on a Saturday?

At least he's back safe and sound. He may not have sound in the back, but he's safe. *hugs*

Yes, and after all who needs sound in the back?

[m_wendy_r]

You're starting Uni on a Saturday?


Yes, and after all who needs sound in the back?

Yes, it's Open University. And some day classes are on Saturdays too. I get evening tutorials, too.

...I won't need sound in the back when I'm a driver either

[Jumble]

Yes, it's Open University. And some day classes are on Saturdays too. I get evening tutorials, too.

Of course! I knew that So this Saturday then? *makes note in diary* I'll be sending you lots of calm and good luck vibes

...I won't need sound in the back when I'm a driver either

[m_wendy_r]

Of course! I knew that So this Saturday then? *makes note in diary* I'll be sending you lots of calm and good luck vibes

Yep. Yep I'll need them. No doubt I'll be doing that hyper, squealing thing I do when I'm both excited and terrified!

[Jumble]

Yep. Yep I'll need them. No doubt I'll be doing that hyper, squealing thing I do when I'm both excited and terrified!

There's nothing to be terrified of, concentrate on the excited bit

You create your own music in the back

[m_wendy_r]

There's nothing to be terrified of, concentrate on the excited bit

Except, it seems most of the other studies taking this same course have already started assignments, and studying, before the darn thing even begins. I said to myself I was gonna stick to the course map and follow it properly so I didn't go all wonky. But now I'm worried I'm behind and that I won't be able to keep up with the pace everyone else has set. Like at the tutorials, they're all gonna be miles ahead. I'm stuck between being frustrated with myself for being behind before I begin, and annoyed that it bothers me.

You create your own music in the back

I've been there, many times. It's good to sing

[josiane]

Afternoon Woohoos

Sarai - wow, you are busy at the moment The am dram sounds like a lot of fun, as long as it stays on the fun side of exhausting

Cags - pesky admins Have some huggles

Jumble - glad Woody is all fixed and shiny and home

Bekki - ooh, DW fic *runs off to read*

Wendy - good luck for this weekend, will be sending you positive vibes You'll be fine - just remember that most people are new at this too and the OU is designed for people who need to fit their studies around other things in their lives, so you'll be in the exact same boat as everyone else Even if some people have started a bit earlier, that doesn't mean they'll end up any better. You just take it at your own pace, and you'll have that shiny degree before you know it

*huggles everyone*

[Jumble]

Except, it seems most of the other studies taking this same course have already started assignments, and studying, before the darn thing even begins. I said to myself I was gonna stick to the course map and follow it properly so I didn't go all wonky. But now I'm worried I'm behind and that I won't be able to keep up with the pace everyone else has set. Like at the tutorials, they're all gonna be miles ahead. I'm stuck between being frustrated with myself for being behind before I begin, and annoyed that it bothers me.

I've never done a Uni course, but that ^^ seems like the best thing to do. It's presumably designed in a certain way to be the best way forward, so don't you bother about what anyone else is doing. This is your course, you do it the way you feel comfortable with. Slow and steady wins the race Rushing off before the proper start will only get you confused. And anyway, who can you be behind? Nobody that matters Stop being annoyed with yourself and don't let it bother you

Edit: Or what Josiane said, and she should know

I've been there, many times. It's good to sing

I wasn't thinking of singing exactly, but you just do whatever makes you happy

[m_wendy_r]

Afternoon Woohoos

Sarai - wow, you are busy at the moment The am dram sounds like a lot of fun, as long as it stays on the fun side of exhausting

Cags - pesky admins Have some huggles

Jumble - glad Woody is all fixed and shiny and home

Bekki - ooh, DW fic *runs off to read*

Wendy - good luck for this weekend, will be sending you positive vibes You'll be fine - just remember that most people are new at this too and the OU is designed for people who need to fit their studies around other things in their lives, so you'll be in the exact same boat as everyone else Even if some people have started a bit earlier, that doesn't mean they'll end up any better. You just take it at your own pace, and you'll have that shiny degree before you know it

*huggles everyone*

I've never done a Uni course, but that ^^ seems like the best thing to do. It's presumably designed in a certain way to be the best way forward, so don't you bother about what anyone else is doing. This is your course, you do it the way you feel comfortable with. Slow and steady wins the race Rushing off before the proper start will only get you confused. And anyway, who can you be behind? Nobody that matters Stop being annoyed with yourself and don't let it bother you

Edit: Or what Josiane said, and she should know

I wasn't thinking of singing exactly, but you just do whatever makes you happy

Thanks, guys. I guess I just worried that I'm not moving fast enough. It's important to me to not fail catastrophically. In the past week and a half, I've seen people on the OU forums saying they've started the first assignment and I repeat to myself not to start yet because we haven't even had a "turtorial" yet. But sometimes, especially when I'm tired, I see that people are discussing things and I'm thinking I'm not gonna be able to contribute.

But I know you guys are right. I'm just tired. I am looking forward to the subject, and I am looking foward to getting my degree when all is said and done.

[Jumble]

Thanks, guys. I guess I just worried that I'm not moving fast enough. It's important to me to not fail catastrophically. In the past week and a half, I've seen people on the OU forums saying they've started the first assignment and I repeat to myself not to start yet because we haven't even had a "turtorial" yet. But sometimes, especially when I'm tired, I see that people are discussing things and I'm thinking I'm not gonna be able to contribute.

But I know you guys are right. I'm just tired. I am looking forward to the subject, and I am looking foward to getting my degree when all is said and done.

Like Josiane said, you go at your own pace and don't worry about what other people are doing. You don't have to contribute on the forums. And you can bet your sweet bippy that there are others like you who are seeing the forum chat and worrying about being left behind. They're just not telling you that Be true to your own self and take it in your own stride

[m_wendy_r]

Like Josiane said, you go at your own pace and don't worry about what other people are doing. You don't have to contribute on the forums. And you can bet your sweet bippy that there are others like you who are seeing the forum chat and worrying about being left behind. They're just not telling you that Be true to your own self and take it in your own stride

*hugs* Thanks. Wise words Also, awesome phrase = sweet bippy.

Need to tell my brain to stop overthinking then

[starlover]

ARGH...I'm so frustrated right now. My friend, who works at the desk downstairs, had to sign earlier today for my package(that my family send me), but I can't get it yet because it still has to be registered/signed.
Knowing the thing is already there(with all my dutch food) and not being able to get it is frustrating...to say the least...*sigh*

Wendy GOOD LUCK! If I forget to say it on Saturday! I know you'll be awesome. oh and don't worry about the people who already started. I know some people in here already started before classes, but it didn't make a difference once the classes started. For some stuff, to make it correctly, you just have to wait till a lecture or so.

*huggles, once again, her other fellow woohoos* I just love doing that.

[josiane]

What Jumble said again

Also, Wendy, don't worry if you find the first couple of assignments really difficult. They're designed to stretch you and most people struggle at the start, no matter what they might say on any forums! I can guarantee that it will get easier, as you get more comfortable with what is expected of you and with studying and learn more. I remember on my first assignment at uni I got 1 out of 10 and thought I'd never ever do it. But the course is designed for you to learn, and to improve, and your tutors want you to succeed, and so you will.