The Just Thought I'd Share Thread

[mezzoforte]

Originally Posted by kick.inside

Now you're putting words in my mouth. I never said I felt empowered to give medical advice anonymously over the internet so don't ask me why I feel that way, because I don't. I was simply offering my opinion. I said I was sorry.
You say "why needlessly increase that chance" - well, isn't taking Tylenol at all needlessly increasing that chance? Some drugs and medications are needed, but with Tylenol you could always just suck it up and deal with the pain. Also, it's proven fact that medications lose potency when they're that old, so it's not like taking three instead of two is taking any more than usual.
I kind of hate forums. People get upset with other people too easily and it's just too hard to fit in. I feel like I'm constantly walking on eggshells here because I don't want to annoy anyone. Looks like I failed at that. Oops.
Once again, I apologize. Last I checked, people were entitled to state opinions. It's not like I was flat out encouraging anyone to do something dangerous. I'm sorry I upset people.

FWIW, I agree with you about the Tylenol--your advice sounded pretty reasonable to me.
I'm a newbie too, and I feel you: forums can be tough.
But while I can't speak for Hejira, I'm pretty sure she was not trying to attack you. From everything I've seen, she's an intelligent, thoughtful poster--you'll see too if you stick around. That was just one of the many little forum disputes that everyone forgets about quickly. No one is mad at you; you don't have to skulk away. My advice: get more comfortable with the idea that disagreements will happen, and some posts may sound a little snappish (an inevitability in online communication). If you write reasonable posts and have something to contribute (and you seem like you do), no one will care about the occasional difference of opinion. Water off a duck's back.

[vivfox]

At this very moment some dear, sweet Ledgie is on the phone with me from The Hollywood Bowl letting me hear Rhiannon being performed in real time!!!

[vivfox]

Originally Posted by LikeAWillow

Should have taken three

ROTFL

[vivfox]

Originally Posted by mezzoforte

But while I can't speak for Hejira, I'm pretty sure she was not trying to attack you. From everything I've seen, she's an intelligent, thoughtful poster--you'll see too if .

She??? Have you looked under the tail?

[vivfox]

Originally Posted by vivfox

At this very moment some dear, sweet Ledgie is on the phone with me from The Hollywood Bowl letting me hear Rhiannon being performed in real time!!!

I can't hear Stevie but I sure can hear my friend singing.

[mezzoforte]

Originally Posted by vivfox

She??? Have you looked under the tail?

Ha! Really? Again, I'm clearly still a newbie--I guess I assumed Hejira was a chick based on the -a ending of the name. I've never seen a pic, and I guess I never had reason to think otherwise. Whoops!

Um, that's embarrassing....

My apologies, Hejira.

[daniellaaarisen]

Originally Posted by vivfox

At this very moment some dear, sweet Ledgie is on the phone with me from The Hollywood Bowl letting me hear Rhiannon being performed in real time!!!

Lindsay?

My friend (who isn't a Ledgie, nor a big FM/Stevie fan!) is at the show right now, too, and she's video recording every song for me. I love her.

[CreepingDeath]

Originally Posted by daniellaaarisen

Lindsay?

My friend (who isn't a Ledgie, nor a big FM/Stevie fan!) is at the show right now, too, and she's video recording every song for me. I love her.

Awesome friend. I expect a copy on my desk by Monday.

[McTrouble]

Originally Posted by kick.inside

Now you're putting words in my mouth. I never said I felt empowered to give medical advice anonymously over the internet so don't ask me why I feel that way, because I don't. I was simply offering my opinion. I said I was sorry.
You say "why needlessly increase that chance" - well, isn't taking Tylenol at all needlessly increasing that chance? Some drugs and medications are needed, but with Tylenol you could always just suck it up and deal with the pain. Also, it's proven fact that medications lose potency when they're that old, so it's not like taking three instead of two is taking any more than usual.
I kind of hate forums. People get upset with other people too easily and it's just too hard to fit in. I feel like I'm constantly walking on eggshells here because I don't want to annoy anyone. Looks like I failed at that. Oops.
Once again, I apologize. Last I checked, people were entitled to state opinions. It's not like I was flat out encouraging anyone to do something dangerous. I'm sorry I upset people.

I think when you are relatively new here you do tend to feel like you're walking on eggshells - it takes a while to get confident enough to not worry too much about what you've posted. I've posted so many things I wish I hadn't, we all probably have. Don't let it put you off.

And disagreements get forgotten, I don't think anyone has grudges here.

[kick.inside]

Well I'll be the first to admit that I take things way harder than I should, so that certainly doesn't help. I don't know why I'm like that, I just am. Can't help it.
I think I'm just completely socially inept too. Eh.
I'm sure I'll loosen up in time though. I usually do.
Thanks everyone.

[Artemis]

Oh, I'm so happy right now. I've just spent the past three hours catching up with my friend, I haven't seen her for a year and a half, and it was so much fun. Some wine, some good stories and lots of laughs.

Only thing is, I'm not out to her yet, so her asking "Any girls you like" was a bit awkward.

[daniellaaarisen]

Tattoo #4 is happening tomorrow.

[LikeAWillow]

Originally Posted by daniellaaarisen

Tattoo #4 is happening tomorrow.

Whatcha getting?

Ughhhh I'm frustrated. I have this friend who absolutely needs his alone time. If you're around him, he's incredibly sociable, but once you're gone, he pretty much wants to be able to shut down. I'm...not quite like that, and I know I drive him crazy all the time sending him texts about random things throughout the day that he really doesn't care about.

I just ran into this picture on the wide world of the internet:



DO YOU KNOW HOW BADLY I'M DYING TO TEXT IT TO HIM?

[louielouie2000]

Originally Posted by Artemis

Oh, I'm so happy right now. I've just spent the past three hours catching up with my friend, I haven't seen her for a year and a half, and it was so much fun. Some wine, some good stories and lots of laughs.

Only thing is, I'm not out to her yet, so her asking "Any girls you like" was a bit awkward.

This is the first time I recall you mentioning your sexuality here on the Ledge. Welcome to a brand new world outside of the closet! Coming out is definitely a journey. But I find it to be infinitely more satisfying to just be who I am. If you ever need to vent or need advice, there are loads of us older Ledgies who have been there and done that .

[louielouie2000]

Originally Posted by kick.inside

Well I'll be the first to admit that I take things way harder than I should, so that certainly doesn't help. I don't know why I'm like that, I just am. Can't help it.
I think I'm just completely socially inept too. Eh.
I'm sure I'll loosen up in time though. I usually do.
Thanks everyone.

I know how that is... I'm much the same way. Even though I'm undoubtedly older than you (28 going on 29), I still take things hard. But the good thing about getting older is you at least get over stuff more quickly. You don't have time to be distracted... there's always some bigger issue to deal with!