CAA: Christian Anime Alliance

I'm in a bit of a strange mood, so you might have to excuse me, but it occurs to me a CAA Ball would be a wonderful thing to have.

Were it that everyone could make it to one place at one time, each member could escort another to the ball where we would gather together, dressed in fine and full array, unknown by face but joined at the heart by Christ and this fellowship. Taking joy in being able to follow the etiquette of the finest respect, we could honour one another and mingle, making introductions and becoming known.

We would then all go to dinner, each gentleman seating his lady, and al together giving thanks to God, we would eat and further enjoy the opportunity to learn of one another in the fellowship. The dining would be of the finest fare, eating enough et not too much. The conversation would continue on into the night and those who had the inclination could take to the ballroom floor, to honour their partners and enjoy the pleasure of the dance.

Ending in prayer and the encouragment of the word, we could then part, each returning his partner to their proper place and retiring home, to continue with a life enriched.

Maybe one day.

Regards.

Internet, serious business.

Eh, it'd be nice, but I don't think it'll happen till heaven.

That paints such a beautiful image in my mind... indeed, that would be a wonderful idea if it were at all possible or practical. Oddly enough, I could possibly see this kind of thing happening in our heavenly home someday (like frwl said). (I wonder what appropriate ball music would sound like... ^_^ *starts composing* )

It would be nice chance for everyone to strut around and show off their knowledge of etiquette...

The only problem is that I seriously doubt most of the people here (or in the world, for that matter) know the first thing about how to act at the type of event of which you are speaking.

I would prefer a more informal gathering, one where we could enjoy the things that actually brought us together in the first place (anime, Christianity, movies, music, games, etc.).

Besides, there would be the problem of finding escorts (and people to escort). There is a cluster of people in their teens, with a small number of regulars in their 20's, and a rather significant decrease after that. Undoubtedly some people would be left out.

It's a nice dream though . Maybe it would happen in heaven, where each person could spend 100 years learning the proper etiquette first .

NE NE! we could do it online!!! like in a thread! HAHA! That would be soooooo funny..it would be like roleplaying! And we could describe what we look like!

Meh..this is the earliest I have ever been up..so..don't mind me and my stupid ideas...

Yeah, it would be really nice, but it looks kinda impossible -- or we could pray about it. I imagined that, it would be really beautiful if it could happen...

That sounds wonderful!! It isn't impossible.. ^^ All you need is some money and a place to meet.. ^^ I have always had a dream, I would go from place to place seeing meh friends from online and they would come and go with meh from state to state.. ^^ And we could meet one another and the last place we would have a huge party.. ^^ Silly I know.. but a Dream that I wish could happen..

That sounds like it would be fun ^^ too bad we can't really do it.

Thats such a wonderful idea Galant, but I also think it is something we'll have to wait until Heaven to see.

hm. Makes me think of Phantom of the Opera. And yes...informal is best for first getting to know people. And requiring escorts.....is a sensitive subject. I've been to events where people have a tendency to rub it in everyone else's face.

cbwing0 wrote:The only problem is that I seriously doubt most of the people here (or in the world, for that matter) know the first thing about how to act at the type of event of which you are speaking.

Or, in some cases, have any wish to act in such a world in the first place. I also feel your preference would be better suited.

However, the logistics of this are rather difficult. We come from numerous countries at different places of the globe. Many of us are college students and, consequently, rather poor. Not to be a naysayer, but the chances of this occuring under normal circumstances are rather dismal. That isn't to say we can't dream, but I personally won't.

I think we better wait til after I'm married; otherwise I might be batting off suitors left and right, and spark intense jealousy!

Well, I hadn't been intending to make this a definite suggestion, just day-dreaming, but if may, I certainly don't think it's impossible, at least, not all of it.

I grant you that for such an event to happen in reality it would have to be smaller and more local, catering to specific areas. Where the etiquette is concerned, it's simple. The point would not be t have a reproduction of period behaviour but instead to take the principles which govern good, godly, honourable and respectful behaviour and apply them both generally and specifically in a modern fashion. That is, CAA could come up with it's own etiquette, it's own form of conduct. With a resource such as CAA, it would be possible to find out those who would be attending by RSVP, and then to create an etiquette for the evening. Saying not only what will and wont be expected, but also some specifics for the evening - the way people should address one another, perhaps certain appropriate gestures, and phrases. You could have som fun with it, and by stating it in advance everyone would have a chance to chime in, and get themselves 'into character'. The matter of manners and etiquette is not to make a show of elaborate historical behaviour, (certainly not showing-off) but instead to consider others before oneself, to show the utmost respect, for men to treat all women as ladies, in purity and respect as sisters and as daughters of the King, and women to treat men as 'sirs', sons and knights fo the King, with respect and modesty.

Where escorts are concerned, that of course presents some difficulties, but if parties are willing, perhaps the best way to approach it is, after RSVPing, communicating between the parties, and then arranging for all the ladies and gentlemen to meet at the event, perhaps with a formal ceremony where partners could introduce themselves to one another and present themselves to the crowd. If it was all kept within the event I think that would minimise and fears and risks.

All of this would be optional, up to the planners, of course. As would be the dancing. Although should it be desired, I don't see why it couldn't be possible to have one or two set dances, where by everyone could be taught a simple dance, and all could participate in the coordinated event.

Informal is easier for a lot of people. If the CAA event was made a weekend, then it could begin with the Ball or end with it, and other activities arranged for the rest of the weekend. Perhaps if it was done in a hotel, everyone could gather throughout one day, then perhaps some kind of informal gathering to make introduction and break the ice. Then throughout the time there could be screenings of things, trips outside, different activities, to get together, leanr about one another, enjoy some anime and manga, and perhaps culminating in the grand ball; at which point everyone would be a little bit more familiar and comfortable with one another.

Still, it's all just ideas. Just wanted show that anything is possible should we have the desire for it. All this conjecture is fun as it is!

[quote="Ashley"]I think we better wait til after I'm married]

And as a lady such would be your right!

The way around that is to simply go with someone else who carries weight in CAA. Another planner of the event (assuming you took some such role) or admin etc. Or even if you weren't involved in the planning, you could simply bring a friend not from CAA.

Once again, the logistics for such would take some work, but it is far from impossible. People plan reunions for folks they've not seen in many years, spread across the globe, and all just for 'old times' sake'. Should we have the desire, it can be done. Perhaps area by area. The mix of cultures and flavours is one of the best things, and instead of trying to work around it, instead plan to include it and celebrate it. If planned in advance, anyone who desires it can think ahead and put money away, and if anyone is in complete dire straits, surely that is where Christian charity towards one's family comes in?

There is no reason this couldn't happen, it's just a matter of whether we should ever want to. Again, I'm not pushing for anything, I just love to dream, and I believe this one is entirely possible.

That sounds realy cool.......It would be nice to see every one.

nevermind...

If such a thing happend I'd go with Swordguy. ^^, since he's my boyfriend. hee hee. I'd love to see something like that happen. ^_^ Maybe someday....

that would be soo cool... but i would look horrible. and i dont dance... ^-^'

[quote="Ashley"]I think we better wait til after I'm married]

lol archan you are soo funny. XDD

Shadowchild wrote:lol archan you are soo funny. XDD

Sounds like a great idea! But the distances between people are tremendous! Especially for us Aussies. And I don't know if there are any other South Aussies on CAA. Hmm...

Well I know that I'd have trouble seeing as how I live out in the boonies of South Carolina. I don't know nothin' 'bout no etiquette or how to be, you know, etiquette...

But I like the idea of meeting up in Heaven. Wouldn't that be something? If you wanna find me when we all get up there I'll be the one running around shouting at the top of my lungs. (Though I expect many will be doing that...)

It would probably cost a lot of money to pull off something like that. I would be happy just meeting fellow CAA members at a restaurant or something like that.

What ya need is a billionaire to come along, offer to fund the whole thing, and pay for transports for everyone.

Problem solved.

Lord Traith wrote:What ya need is a billionaire to come along, offer to fund the whole thing, and pay for transports for everyone.

Problem solved.

There ya go! Anybody good buddies with a billionaire?

Bill Gates is my father in law.



Yes dear, but last time you saw Father, you humiliated him in hand to hand combat.

Ahhh, he deserved it.

You totally just made my day Ingy. I am now grinning, though not quite as evilly as the cat in your avatar.

........Is that Kuroneko?