conversations

The chat last Friday spoiled me.  It reminded me of my first time around at college when I would hang out with the grad students and talk about all kinds of interesting things.  (One compliment granted to me in those days, "I forget, Terry, that you're just an undergrad.")

I've been wanting more of that convo lately and found myself trolling online forums (fora, yes) hoping for updates to read, returning to them in as little as 5 minutes, far too short a time.  How's that for obsessive?  I've thought once or twice during the last few days that a boyfriend would be nice for a captive audience, too.  I've even considered resubscribing to a Bear site or two, though I haven't yet succumbed to the temptation.

Altogether an unusual urge for me.  I'm hoping it'll pass soon.

p.s.  It's strange... I seldom do the back-and-forth chat even here on Livejournal.  I notice that other people try to respond to people who take the time to reply to their blog, but somehow I tend to just leave things be.  I dunno.  More practice needed (by me), I suppose.  *laugh*

Is it rude on Livejournal to not reply to replies?  I could make the effort to respond if I knew that it was expected.