No Balls!

I'm going to vent here for a second, and then let it go.  I started this journal as an experiment and to have some fun.  It wasn't to become famous or to make anyone believe I have great writing skills, or even to think in some convoluted way that my life was going to be interesting to complete strangers.  Hell, I didn't even think it would be that interesting to those that know me!  

With that said, I received an email today.  It was actually sent last evening and quite frankly it pissed me off!  I thought about posting the entire thing here, but then thought why bother, the person sending it must have sent the note and just as quickly removed the name as I tried to reply and found there is no such username.   Can I just say, NO BALLS!   

Your journal sucks!  You have no topic, and you ramble about crap.  Find a subject and stick to it!  You enter contests and can't even follow simple directions!  Why waste all our time?  Give up already.  

Interesting, eh?  Since I can't reply to the email, I will post my reply here.  I apologize in advance.  I hesitated about doing this as it is really so childish, but it sure as hell will make me feel better! :)  Since I just did a little entry for an essay contest I have to wonder if it associated with that.  I hate to think so, as it doesn't bode well for the person running the contest.  My linking to it will not either, but if they want they can delete my comment.  I just want 'you' to know you are an ass!  

First off, read the name of the journal -'this, that, & hockey' Does that or does that not tell you it's a hodge podge of topics?   

Second, get a dictionary!  journal:  a: an account of day-to-day events; b :a record of experiences, ideas, or reflections kept regularly. 

It is not necessary to have one topic!  Yes, some folks write about a progression of events in their life which will keep to one or two topics, most that I have read jump all over the place.  

Third, have the balls to post a comment on the journal, in a name that others will know.  Don't hide behind a name you have deleted!  

I truly believe one should stick up for the opinions and convictions.  Have the strength and courage to reveal themselves and their thoughts.  Hiding is childish and in my opinion shows signs of being insecure.  No one person is perfect and to believe otherwise is ridiculous, so don't put yourself on a pedestal and think yourself to be better than everyone else.   

I've met several great people in these past few months because of this journal, and never in a million years expected anyone to stoop so low.  Just because you (and you know who you are) sent some nasty, uncalled for note don't think for one-second I will stop making entries.  If I feel like joining in on contests or participating in some of the fun out here in J-Land I will.  Not because I want to or expect to win, but because it is fun.  I have no idea how you found this journal, and I don't care.  If you partake in some of the things I do, grow up and have some fun.  Don't take everything so seriously.   

Let me make a suggestion or two to you.  One, let us all know who you are, especially me, so I can give credit where credit is due.  Two, if you don't like what you see here don't stop by.  I am not so desperate to have readers that I need or want the likes of you lurking around.  Three, knock yourself down a few pegs, you do not belong anywhere near where you've put yourself!