[s0litude]

I remember the time BEFORE the internet, days of the telnet and getting on the computers in college in 1992, having to remember that "638" was the "room" where the lesbians were. Floating around actually LOOKING for channels where like-minded individuals were... and still chatting all night, jumping in the shower, grabbing my books, and running across campus to my classes.

I still recall an all-night chat session, getting the dates wrong on a presentation due, and as a last-minute solution, telling my friend, "Fuck it. You know what I'm doing for my class presentation?" I said nothing more; I just grinned at her and threw my bag over my shoulder.

I went to class and when the professor asked me what my presentation was, I told her: "Me." I OUTED myself to my class, let them ask questions, assured them that nothing they asked would be inappropriate or rude as long as I saw they were making a sincere effort to be courteous and respectful. It was great.

The professor told me later it was one of the boldest things she'd ever seen a student do-- this was 1992. I did ace the presentation.

cojones > preparation

Sometimes, not always, being a slacker can give you some great ideas. Let's hear it for the late-night chatters-- even BEFORE the time of "Chat Rooms"! LOL!