four echoes :: audio

[generated_anomaly]

I've noticed a lot of unhappiness over the network since I've arrived. Granted, there was the sand, but I believe people were unhappy about it and other things even before there was adequate reason to be unhappy. It's all well and good to air grievances when there are grievances to be aired, but I've devised a way to ensure some respite of happiness even when there are small things here and there to be unhappy about.

Things could always be worse.

Reminding ourselves of this and of ways that it isn't worse is the perfect solution. For instance, there could be an ongoing war over an unknown power source. War is terrible, so I've learned. It comes with killing and dying... the kind of dying where you stay dead. People here come back to life like its magic. I like coming back to life. Much better than staying dead.

Also, instead of dwelling on the issues that make you unhappy, one might engage in an activity that they enjoy. Rose and my dad finger painted when she was cursed to be a child and they seemed to find that enjoyable. Seemed a bit messy though. Sometimes kissing and holding hands seems to be enjoyable too. Personally, I like to do a good deal of running about when I find myself upset over something or other. I really enjoy the running.

Something else I've come to find both fantastic and relaxing is music. Oh! And books! Books are brilliant! I don't know how a world can exist without music for listening and books for reading. Although I suppose that's where war comes in. Without books or music you just... fight.

Anyway! I'm certain this will help you all in a quest to be a little bit happier and appreciate what we all have rather than what we don't. That is... should you choose to take on this quest. There's always a choice, as my dad's™ say!

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video:

[charring]

[Not cursed but...chiming in anyway.]

I like to cook when I'm upset. Or go jogging.

video:

[generated_anomaly]

Cooking and jogging... That's brilliant! My dad just mentioned cooking the other day, as in it's an enjoyable and orderly thing to do. He said there's a list of instructions and that you follow them step-by-step and then you get something very tasty at the end.

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[charring]

Yeah. Usually. Sometimes it's fun just to wing it and see what you get.

[voice]

[designedtoparty]

Why the fuck are you suggesting holding hands? What are you, five?

[voice]

[generated_anomaly]

I'm not five! You don't like holding hands? It's such a nice feeling, really... holding hands with someone.

[voice]

[designedtoparty]

It's nice, sure. It's not really engaging, though, is it?

[oceantrauma]

But what if someone isn't questing to be happier? Although not dwelling on things might be a good idea. I try not to. [But he does. Does he EVER.]

...is holding hands really that enjoyable?

[generated_anomaly]

If you choose not to quest for a happier life, then that is just fine! My dads™ say that it's very important for people to have a choice and to be able to choose their own path. Although I'm uncertain as to why someone wouldn't want to be happy. Why do you think someone would choose to be irritable and sad?

Oh yes! I find it rather enjoyable and I've seen that it makes people smile and feel good.

[oceantrauma]

...dads? As in plural? How many do you have?

It's not that I think some people would choose to be irritable and sad, just that maybe they aren't looking to be any happier than they are, even if they aren't very happy. Maybe they just don't feel like it?

Oh. I've not done it much. Not since I was really young.

[wearafeznow]

[ Clapping. ] Here, here.

[generated_anomaly]

[She'd know that voice anywhere.] Dad! I'm trying to help people be generally happier. Do you think I'm doing a good job?

[wearafeznow]

Most definitely. You could be a motivational speaker.

Audio

[iwasherefirst]

[It's very apparent by the tone of Rose's voice that she's smiling over this.]

Sounds like brilliant advice to me.

Audio

[generated_anomaly]

Oh thank you! I thought you and my dad finger painting would be a perfect example for others to follow. Also, the hand holding. I like holding hands with people and it makes you smile when my dad holds your hand.

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[iwasherefirst]

The finger paintin' was fun. We're goin' to paint the dining room like this planet your dad and me visited. You can help if you want.

Love hand holding. Especially with him but s'good just in general too.

[Hand holding is a very important part of Rose's relationship with the Doctor.]

voice;

[prosopopoeia]

Yes, books are quite brilliant. But most un'appiness can be solved with productivity. Accomplishing somezhing for yourself.

[Loathe as she is to admit it, finger painting may be an acceptable comparison, when it comes to a child.]

voice;

[generated_anomaly]

You can learn very near everything from a book, so I've heard. I've decided to test that theory. Which... in a sense is my being productive and accomplishing things. I'm being fantastic without even realizing it.

How are you being fantastic? What do you do to keep yourself productive?

[anunluckypenny]

You know, you couldn't be more right! This is exactly the kind of outlook we all need to keep when things get rough.

I don't think we've met, have we? I'm Penny.

[generated_anomaly]

I'm so glad you agree! It's nice to find like-minded people such as yourself, Penny. And that's such a nice name! I'm Jenny, and now we have met! I like meeting new people.

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[dropkick]

Technically when you come back you're still part dead. Usually.

[dropkick]

[ BUT NOT TO BE A TOTAL DOWNER...he clears his throat, pauses, ]

What kinds of books do you like?

[livingmyths]

If you really love books you should come to the Library! They have books from everywhere.

The Library likes playing tricks on people, though, so sometimes it can be hard to find what you're looking for. But it likes me, so I can help if you need me to.

[generated_anomaly]

One of my dad's just took me to the library to get a library card the other day! I love that building very much. A whole building dedicated to knowledge. I'm going to read all the books.

You actually get to work there? You're a librarian. I've always wanted to meet a librarian... as of a few days ago when I understood the point of books.

voice;

[leathered]

Running. Now there's a fun and useful hobby.

voice;

[generated_anomaly]

Oh, I love to run. All over the place, from here to there and everywhere. I know you enjoy it too, all the running about and rescuing civilizations. It's very good of you.