[Alea's Scrapbook] The Couch

[Alea Davenport]

The Couch Come on in, have a seat. #401060 A while ago a friend told me I should start a scrapbook. I was hesitant, mostly because I'm not that interested in the parts of people's lives that make for good small talk (pets, "real life", work, etc.). But I said I'd consider it. Which basically means the idea festers until I give it a place to germinate, if you'll pardon the mixed metaphor (and a repeat from chat for the few of you who were there and paying attention). So I was puzzling over what the heck I would use a scrapbook for, when a funny thing happened. I was stalking my friends, as usual, when I noticed that one of them was feeling less than wonderful. I couldn't just let this stand, not when I have the power to go be supportive! And this reminded me of what one of my primary purposes in life is. I seem to be what one might call "a good listener." I like hearing about people's emotional problems (it's been a hobby of mine for a while). It's especially fun when I recognize a circumstance that I was in myself not too long ago, and I can take what I've learned since then and apply it. (Note: all advice is ignorable, especially if it's wrong. You decide what's wrong. I try to make that clear as often as possible.) (Also note: My experiences are not all-encompassing. There are many areas of life on which I am not qualified to advise. I will try not to pretend I know what I'm talking about..ever, but especially when I have no experience.) Essentially, I've decided to offer up my scrapbook as a place for people to air their grievances, complain about their emotional problems, seek live advice, etc. Do not think this means that I offer to personally counsel each and every one of you. I don't even think I'd read everything that gets posted here. This scrapbook is purely experimental and operates entirely on a whimsical basis. And also is an attempt to get my shy friends to talk about their lives more.

[Lessira]

Im glad to see a scrap from you! *settles in the comfy seat*

[Eridanus]

*pushes lessira out of seat*

Comfy seat is mine!

[Alea Davenport]

Now now children, if you're going to sit in the seat, you have to tell me about your personal lives. Them's the rules

[Lessira]

*somehow finds 2X4 and whacks Eri upside the head, stepping over his splayed form to take the seat once more* I have no inner turmoils as you can see

[Alea Davenport]

*gives Eri a hardhat* If you're going to be hauling beams around my workplace, you will wear the proper safety equipment! Also, no fighting over the couch!

[Ana Sol Starris]

>.> //makes a grand appearence and sits on the two couch fighters//

I have now ammended my grievances.

[Ana Sol Starris]

http://thevampricshadow.deviantart.com/art/Sea-of-Depression-296186743


>.>

//shiftily sneaks away//

[Alea Davenport]

Ana, I have that problem too <.< Except, I have fewer qualms about bugging people Ask him what's up. Maybe he's busy, maybe he forgot about that thread, maybe he's having trouble figuring out what to do next, in which case maybe a little brainstorming or discussion could help. But don't just sit around being depressed, and thinking up a bunch of possibilities when you could get the right one just by asking <.< And if you're worried about sounding like you're bugging people, trust him to tell you when you're getting too annoying If you don't trust him to tell you, preface everything you say with "Please tell me to stop if I'm bugging you, but <blah blah blah>."

[Alea Davenport]

Be happier Some pretty good advice about how to improve overall happiness. Take a look, skim the interesting bits or read in full.