BlondeVelvet Posted April 21, 2012 Share Posted April 21, 2012 My own "sniglet":Hogyafied: A term used to describe a positive, life-altering change derived as a direct result from the repeated exposure and influence of ericcarmen.com. Such as, but not limited to:- Developing close friendships/bonds- Health changes (weight, smoking, etc)- education (improved computer skills, Prof. Carmen's Music Biz 101, etc.)- Cultural exposure and enlightenment (international membership)Although Eric has been a major influence throughout my life, the changes I've experienced have come not from Eric, but rather from Bernie's creation of ericcarmen.com, and the influence this site and many members have had on me. So, this is my way of honoring Bernie, for the positive changes in which he has unknowingly played a major part in. Hogyafied- Example 1....This site made me finally stop accepting my fat, old lady status. I got off my fat ass, and gradually lost over 50 lbs. I'm also walking and working out every day at the local YMCA, to get firm and toned. Once again I'm fitting into my "high school" jeans. A fat loss thread here was the catalyst that inspired me to achieve this, with my dear friends Tracy and Robin influencing me with their shout box comments, and cheering me on..... Hogyafied- Example 2....Also, a smoking thread set the wheels in motion for me. You see, I've been a smoker for many years. When I saw that even Eric had finally quit, I figured maybe I could too...once and for all! With support and encouragement from Tracy and Robin (again), and others, it pleases me greatly to say I haven't smoked in over 2 months. I know that doesn't sound like much, but it truly is. Other times I've tried to quit, I continued to want one throughout the time I was going without. This time I honestly don't want it anymore. I have NO DESIRE to smoke anymore. I think this time it's gonna work!! I am also 100% positive I would still be smoking right now without the influence of ec.com, and the special friends I've made here. These are just two of several examples I could give. How many of you have experienced positive changes in your lives as a result from your visits here? I'd love to hear other's personal accounts of how ericcarmen.com has made a positive impact on your lives......And....Thank You Bernie!! Kim 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raspbernie Posted April 21, 2012 Share Posted April 21, 2012 BerniePS: For the uninitiated, my name is Hungarian, and you pronounce that "GY" as a "J" and the "A" is long -- so Hogya is pronounced "Ho-jay!" 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ira Posted April 21, 2012 Share Posted April 21, 2012 Ya did good Kim!!!!...I'm so proud of you....I'm chronicaaly Hogya-fied myself. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlondeVelvet Posted April 21, 2012 Author Share Posted April 21, 2012 Thank you Ira! Your past threads on weight loss & smoking played a part, as you have been one of the positive influences I was referring to. Without this site, I wouldn't know you...at least in the cyber world! "Hogyafied" ("Ho-jayfied") Come on...I can't be the only one to experience positive personal changes from ec.com! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
december25 Posted April 21, 2012 Share Posted April 21, 2012 Kim, so glad for you!! I always love chatting with you and everyone else. Joining EC.COM has been such a positive experience for me. There are such great people on here and many new friendships have transpired. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mood Indigo Posted April 22, 2012 Share Posted April 22, 2012 Congrats BV on overcoming 2 very tough obstacles, I need to do both of these things myself, and would be happy to get even 1 of them done. Again, good job. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LatetotheParty Posted April 22, 2012 Share Posted April 22, 2012 Kim,Wow..what awesome things you've done; your pride comes right on through. It's great that this website brought you that level of support! For me, this site has been intellectually stimulating...when I first discovered it and read the old threads on Eric's take on the music business and his own journey in his writng. I am a detail person and ate it up. I love reading the history of the band and the cool unusual music bits Bernie shares with us. Eric's input and Bernie's work on the site makes the music all the more special to me..that's how I am "Hogyafied.." Jean 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ECatw Posted April 22, 2012 Share Posted April 22, 2012 Kim,It's great that you've lost so much weight on the diet and quit smoking too! Wonderful! It's nice to have made the friendships I have from the folks here and to have actually met a few of them.The best thing about this website would be that I joined just in time to hear about the last Raspberries concert in Cleveland. Nothing could make me forget how wonderful it was to have finally seen the guys perform after all these years. The warmth I felt in that audience was really something else. Thanks Bernie! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darlene Posted April 22, 2012 Share Posted April 22, 2012 Way to go, Kim! EXCELLENT tribute to our glorious webmaster.HOGYA-fied! LOVE it!!!Keep up the quest for being the very best you can be, although, you already ARE the best.--Love, Dar 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aventurine Posted April 22, 2012 Share Posted April 22, 2012 Brilliant post, Kim! I'm proud of you!And I want to say thank you Bernie!I didn't have any foringh freinds until I came to this site.But now I have a lot of precious freinds all over the world.It's incredible! I've never imagine before.Thank you for give me a precious morment and expieriences,Bernie! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaspBen Posted April 23, 2012 Share Posted April 23, 2012 Great post Kim! Congrats on two great accomplishments!Monica 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlondeVelvet Posted April 27, 2012 Author Share Posted April 27, 2012 Thank you for the support everybody! As of today I've gone 10 weeks (70 days!!) without smoking....and I STILL don't want one!!! HAPPY DANCE!!! HOGYAFIED....or HOJAYFIED!!! 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulie Mississippi Posted April 27, 2012 Share Posted April 27, 2012 Congratulations on your first 70 days... no if's, and's, or "butt's" about it... you have done not one but two of the hardest things in life to do, lose significant weight and stop smoking. Doubly hard since many people gain weight when they stop smoking! Keep happy dancing and stay HOGYAFIED!!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlondeVelvet Posted April 27, 2012 Author Share Posted April 27, 2012 Thank you Paulie! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Cartmill Posted April 27, 2012 Share Posted April 27, 2012 All these years and I never new (or forgot) how Bernie's last name was supposed to be pronounced...All the sudden, Bernie's name is as hip as his talent! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirk Posted April 27, 2012 Share Posted April 27, 2012 Hoo-ray for Hoo-jay! Good for you, Kim! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlondeVelvet Posted May 17, 2012 Author Share Posted May 17, 2012 3 months not smoking....and going strong!! Hogyafied!!! (I have gained back 8 lbs though, and I don't know how) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Rachan Posted May 17, 2012 Share Posted May 17, 2012 YAY KIM!!!!! Don't worry about the 8 lbs. If you can lose 50, you can lose 8 later on....Quitting smoking is HUGE !!!! A VERY strong addiction.You should be immensely proud of your determination & accomplishment!!!Not bad for a Monkey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aventurine Posted May 18, 2012 Share Posted May 18, 2012 PS: For the uninitiated, my name is Hungarian, and you pronounce that "GY" as a "J" and the "A" is long -- so Hogya is pronounced "Ho-jay!" I love Hungary, I visited there in 1997. Cruise on Danube, beautiful Chain Bridge'The Széchenyi',Magyar Allami Operahouse....I enjoyed "Gianni Schicchi"! And unforgettable place is Hungaty central Market!I can cook best "Hungarian Goulash" a soup or stew of meat, vegetables (onion and potato), seasoned with paprika and other spices. I learnt how to cook at Hungary 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlondeVelvet Posted October 18, 2014 Author Share Posted October 18, 2014 I was thinking about this post recently, and decided to go back and view it again. I still feel the same way, and want to thank Bernie again for the good things in my life that came as a result of being a member here! Thanks Bernie!! 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marlene Posted October 18, 2014 Share Posted October 18, 2014 Bernie's the BEST !! 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redd Posted October 18, 2014 Share Posted October 18, 2014 Dear BV, Don't think I was a member yet (in 2012) when this topic began. I want to applaud you for taking charge of your health. No one can do it for us, right?! You need to be very proud of your strength & determination.....Congrats As many other members have said, I treasure the friends I've made here. Never thought I'd be someone that would make sincere (or any) connections through a website! But, we all have that common bond - the love of music! Many thx to Bernie for this 'labor of love'.... Best regards, redd :) 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raspbernie Posted October 23, 2014 Share Posted October 23, 2014 Awww, shucks... 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mary Ellen Posted October 23, 2014 Share Posted October 23, 2014 Eric and you Bernie H...two of my all-time fave guys. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paperdoll82 Posted October 25, 2014 Share Posted October 25, 2014 I wanted to wait to read this thread until I could take the time to absorb it, and I'm glad I did. So happy for you, Kim! Not to dis EC.com or the great and awesome Bernie — at whose feet I worship and whom I admire — but YOU did those things. They may have been the catalyst, but YOU carried it through. GOOD FOR YOU! Now, then ... Bernie. First of all, I Iove your name! And I know I've said it before — and I'll say again — but how you pull everything off never ceases to amaze me. I know we sometimes don't make it easy for you, but you oversee this site with grace and aplomb. You're one of my heroes. Cheryl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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