The Just Thought I'd Share Thread

[HomerMcvie]

Originally Posted by RickRobert

Just recorded myself reading a newspaper article in Welsh for blind people... and I'm getting £40 for it

Don't forget you promised to FB it to me!

[HomerMcvie]

Originally Posted by LikeAWillow

Thanks for responding . I wish I could Unfortunately, I'm writing to the most scientifically minded person I've ever met. I'm trying to structure this in a very clear, linear fashion:

Problem
Why it's a problem
Possible solutions

God, I feel your pain. I'm dating a chemistry PhD student, and it's very difficult. Even getting a date scheduled, is a major ordeal. I consider that extreme level of FOCUS, to be a handicap to the person. Because it's like they can't just "be happy", everything must have a reason, and an explanation. Being spontaneous.....isn't even an option, EVER. Even sex, must be planned.

We had an argument on Thursday, and haven't had any contact since then. I'm still trying to decide if I can jump through these constant hoops. I'm going back and forth on it......

[Enchanted_Stevi]

Originally Posted by louielouie2000

Ooh, how is it?! I don't have cable or satellite... so I'll have to wait until it hits Netflix/Hulu/DVD.

Its really good!!! andf addicting lol

[Enchanted_Stevi]

Originally Posted by LikeAWillow

**** I MEANT TO WATCH THIS.

You gotta watch it!!!

[daniellaaarisen]

Originally Posted by jannieC

I have a few movies in my past that have created this kind of fear for me. Stir of Echoes is one of them. Not terribly scary in comparison to many, but the dead girl has really stuck with me over the years. I used to live in an old two story house and when I would get my coffee in the early morning (still dark out), going back upstairs to get ready was pure hell for me. I knew that if i turned around, that dead girl would be right behind me. God, I couldn't get up those stairs fast enough!

This is exactly why I don't let myself watch scary movies under any circumstance.

[LikeAWillow]

Originally Posted by HomerMcvie

God, I feel your pain. I'm dating a chemistry PhD student, and it's very difficult. Even getting a date scheduled, is a major ordeal. I consider that extreme level of FOCUS, to be a handicap to the person. Because it's like they can't just "be happy", everything must have a reason, and an explanation. Being spontaneous.....isn't even an option, EVER. Even sex, must be planned.

We had an argument on Thursday, and haven't had any contact since then. I'm still trying to decide if I can jump through these constant hoops. I'm going back and forth on it......

Other people probably think you're exaggerating, but trust me, I understand. Neuroticism isn't so much fun when the glamorization fades.

[chelluversu]

Originally Posted by Silver Springs

I am so glad I'm not the only one who has this. It's gotten to the point now that when I have to go downstairs in the dark, I'm terrified by the time I'm running lickety split up the stairs back to the "safety" of my bedroom. I feel like such a wimp, because I know there's nothing to worry about. But at the same time it feels so real to me that it may as well be really happening.

After watching Darkness Falls at the age of like...idk 10?? I seriously need a light around when it's completely dark in my house. If that tooth fairy comes after me I will die! Same thing with that movie about the ventriloquist lady. How could you not scream if she's right there??!! I would be dead and my tongue would be in some jar somewhere.

P.s. I absolutely love thirteen ghosts.

[Dodfather]

Originally Posted by HomerMcvie

God, I feel your pain. I'm dating a chemistry PhD student, and it's very difficult. Even getting a date scheduled, is a major ordeal. I consider that extreme level of FOCUS, to be a handicap to the person.

Having been a phD student, and thank God it's over, I can sympathise - especially if she's coming to the end of her thesis. You go slightly mad during that time and can't focus on anything else. To be honest I'm glad I wasn't dating anyone this time last year because I'd have been terrible to date/live with!

[holidayroad]

Originally Posted by SapphireSister

So since I'm starting my new job tomorrow I'm officially banning myself from The Ledge M-F 9 am - 6 pm p.s.t. JTIS. I'll miss you more than you'll miss me.

Good luck with your new job!! Congratulations!

[BTFLCHLD]

Most users ever online was 1,207, Yesterday at 01:35 PM.

that was fun.

[louielouie2000]

Originally Posted by BTFLCHLD

that was fun.

Yeah, that totally baffles me. How random! Because normally we don't see much more than 100 users at a time. And it was not even a new album day or anything.

[Silver Springs]

Originally Posted by louielouie2000

Yeah, that totally baffles me. How random! Because normally we don't see much more than 100 users at a time. And it was not even a new album day or anything.

Maybe it was just a busy day for Bots? On an old board I was Admin of we had a lot of trouble with bots and web spiders stealing bandwidth.

[skcin]

Originally Posted by daniellaaarisen

Couldn't agree more with everything you've said above, Paula. To be honest, I would be REALLY turned off by a guy who was that anal about weight, partially because I really don't like skinny men and partially because I'd think you were mental.

It changes a little bit every day. 1200 one day, 1500 the next, 1000, 1700, 1200 again.... generally speaking, I'm not calorie counting unless there's a label on packaged food. I'm just eating as healthily as I can, which I'm guessing is the right way to do it.

I think part of my problem is that I'm losing weight in two of my "problem zones" (hips and thighs) but not my stomach, so I feel ridiculously unproportionate right now, which isn't usually a problem for me.

Gotcha. Ramp up the cardio to get rid of belly fat. You may want to decrease your daily carbs & increase the protien. I do not mean a low or no carb diet; just make sure you're getting plenty of protien & make sure all your carbs are worth it. Sugar, alcohol, white bread & pasta = doughy.

Crunches & ab work are fine, but you won't really see results til you get rid of the flab.

Originally Posted by Meowi

Its 10:21 in the night and I turn 16 tomorrow. I'm here with some of my best friends, yet each one is secluded in each room and on their laptops.
Ugh.

Originally Posted by HomerMcvie

It's amazing how technology has changed us. My friends and I were off on a roadtrip, a few months ago. No one had said a word, for about 30 minutes.....everyone was too busy texting, and checking FB on our phones. We were all crammed into the same car, yet we held own little world, in our palm.
My friend finally pointed it out, that we should be enjoying each others company, and get the fukc off of our phones. He.was.right.

I HATE that this is becoming the norm in society. I think it's awful.

Originally Posted by BTFLCHLD

that was fun.

Is that for real? There were that many people on here at once?

[mezzoforte]

This morning as I was getting ready for class I got a call from my mother. Her brother died. Totally unexpected--he was only 45 or 46. It looks like maybe his heart just gave out--he's been a big drinker and pot smoker sine he was twelve, so I guess his body just had it. I guess he didn't have very consistent relationships in his life because it sounds like it took weeks for anyone to notice they hadn't heard from him in a while. The last time anyone heard from him was the end of March. God that part creeps me out.

And I feel so wretched for my grandparents. They've done a lot to clean themselves up since then--my Grandma has been sober over 20 years--but they were absent alcoholic parents. And as much as I'll try to tell my grandmother that it wasn't her fault, I know she'll feel guilty about this for the rest of her life (and honestly, she won't be totally wrong). He was an incredibly smart, charismatic, beautiful kid and he just sort of threw his life away--he never held a job, my parents have been supporting him for years. And it's just so horrible that it had to end like this. Everyone always hoped he would somehow turn it around.

[skcin]

Originally Posted by mezzoforte

This morning as I was getting ready for class I got a call from my mother. Her brother died. Totally unexpected--he was only 45 or 46. It looks like maybe his heart just gave out--he's been a big drinker and pot smoker sine he was twelve, so I guess his body just had it. I guess he didn't have very consistent relationships in his life because it sounds like it took weeks for anyone to notice they hadn't heard from him in a while. The last time anyone heard from him was the end of March. God that part creeps me out.

And I feel so wretched for my grandparents. They've done a lot to clean themselves up since then--my Grandma has been sober over 20 years--but they were absent alcoholic parents. And as much as I'll try to tell my grandmother that it wasn't her fault, I know she'll feel guilty about this for the rest of her life (and honestly, she won't be totally wrong). He was an incredibly smart, charismatic, beautiful kid and he just sort of threw his life away--he never held a job, my parents have been supporting him for years. And it's just so horrible that it had to end like this. Everyone always hoped he would somehow turn it around.

Awful. Terribly sorry for you & your family.