Can you not learn without an Instructor? Do your parents not drive?


Yeah, my mam drives. She originally booked me the lessons as an 18th birthday present and she paid for 6 hours on the driving simulator and then 5 more lessons, I had to pay for the rest, all the while watching the balance in my bank account slowly drain. Wasn't enjoying it much, either

Plus, when (if?) I get into University, I won't need to drive. The bus which stops at the bottom of my street stops directly outside of the building. It's only about a 15 min journey tops, and i'm sure getting a bus is a lot cheaper than maintaining a car (petrol, insurance etc)

Yeah, my mam drives. She originally booked me the lessons as an 18th birthday present and she paid for 6 hours on the driving simulator and then 5 more lessons, I had to pay for the rest, all the while watching the balance in my bank account slowly drain. Wasn't enjoying it much, either


But you can't just learn from her?

I've never had a driving lesson in my life  ???

But you can't just learn from her?

I've never had a driving lesson in my life  ???


Maybe later. Like I said, I wasn't enjoying it too much. But then again, it poses the question would anyone enjoy being stuck in a car for two hours with a fat, sweaty ginger man barking at you?

Maybe later. Like I said, I wasn't enjoying it too much. But then again, it poses the question would anyone enjoy being stuck in a car for two hours with a fat, sweaty ginger man barking at you?


Oh I don't know, fat, sweaty ginger, loud men turn me on  ;D

Can you not learn without an Instructor? Do your parents not drive?
I believe there's a law here in California that you can't get your license without lessons until you are 17, but if you want it when you turn 16, you gotta get the lessons. My daughter had three 2hour lessons and this guy was ex highway patrol, teaches defensive driving and really tries to expose a student drivers weaknesses so they can strengthen those areas. I went with her on all 3 (over-protective dad) and those were some tough courses. San Francisco, freeways, busy residential and commercial neighborhoods and it helped her easily handle the normal driving she now does. Not sure where Dak resides, but lessons are expensive but to a new driver, its worth it. Not sure if the laws where you live are the same or not. I took my daughter driving in remote ares before her lessons so she wouldn't screw up too bad.  :)  good luck Dak
As for this topic, I'm feelin good as usual, but my eyes hurt because I didn't have my reading/computer glasses today at work.

I believe there's a law here in California that you get your license without lessons until you are 17, but if you want it when you turn 16, you gotta get the lessons. My daughter had three 2hour lessons and this guy was ex highway patrol, teaches defensive driving and really tries to expose a student drivers weaknesses so they can strengthen those areas. I went with her on all 3 (over-protective dad) and those were some tough courses. San Francisco, freeways, busy residential and commercial neighborhoods and it helped her easily handle the normal driving she now does. Not sure where Dak resides, but lessons are expensive but to a new driver, its worth it. Not sure if the laws where you live are the same or not. I took my daughter driving in remote ares before her lessons so she wouldn't screw up too bad.  :)  good luck Dak
As for this topic, I'm feelin good as usual, but my eyes hurt because I didn't have my reading/computer glasses today at work.


Same in most states.

I learnt to drive in an Ex-Army Landrover in a quarry  ;D

Same in most states.

I learnt to drive in an Ex-Army Landrover in a quarry  ;D
oh hell yes!  I wish I had one of those original army willys jeeps, that would rock. I owned and drove a 1955 BelAir and 1970 Malibu for 3 years prior to gettin my license. you can get away with that kind of stuff in a small town.

I think here in IL, you have to have lessons unless you're 18.  We also have a "time requirement" where they have to drive a minimum of 25 hours with a parent/guardian/licensed driver over age 21.  In addition, until you're 18, you're only allowed 1 unrelated passenger under age 18 in the vehicle at any given time.
they need 40hours here instead of 25 and we kept track of her hours on the calendar which I mistakenly threw out because it was 2005 and I just got a new 2006 one to put on the fridge. I got in a little trouble for that error.

they need 40hours here instead of 25 and we kept track of her hours on the calendar which I mistakenly threw out because it was 2005 and I just got a new 2006 one to put on the fridge. I got in a little trouble for that error.


Alot of good it does, huh??  We still have plenty of idiots on the roads that probably never should have been licensed. ::)

We did back up the work.. it was on two separate computers.. both of which conked out on that program... it's a spot of an unreliable program.

We got the extension, we are now using a much less frilly, but far more reliable, system.


O.k.

It's good that the teacher let you have an extension.

oh hell yes!  I wish I had one of those original army willys jeeps, that would rock.



I had one!  You think SUVs tip, you ain't seen nothing, hey are just as unstable....tough, but unforgiving.  Good
for doing the dunes though.  ;)

back on topic:  I enrolled Jake in a special needs swim lesson, he is a pretty good swimmer, and I really did it more
for the social aspect.  The past 2 years it has cost $160 for a 12 week course, I signed him up again and got the bill,
it went up $110! From $160 to $270 with only 11 weeks.  The group sponsoring is a charitable on for kids with special
needs, they hold the program at a local high school, but they said because of a drastic reduction in FEDERAL FUNDING
that is what they have to come up with in order to have the program.  I think we are getting screwed by both the feds
and the local authorities.  I have the money, but, needless to say, alot of people had to drop out.  One parent had 2 kids
in the program and they wouldn't cut her a break    >:(

Robin apologized to me on the phone last night for being a little pushy to me during the past few weeks.She has to learn to be patient and realize that for me this is only 1 day a week.She also has to understand that you can't force me to go Full Time unless the supervisor and My Job Coach with whom he's working together with,tells me so.This is a start and I'm very excited to be there.Let this job progress in about a month or 2 and If I learn the tasks down pat,They'll consider me for more days and hours.That's all she has to understand.

Robin apologized to me on the phone last night for being a little pushy to me during the past few weeks.She has to learn to be patient and realize that for me this is only 1 day a week and she has to understand that you can't force me to go Full Time unless the supervisor and My Job Coach with whom he's working together with,tells me so.This is a start and I'm very excited to be there.Let this job progress in about a month or 2 and If I learn the tasks down pat,They'll consider me for more days and hours.That's all she has to understand.



that's cool Howard. If you show them that you are a great worker...they are bound to give ya more hours! Way to go! :)

that's cool Howard. If you show them that you are a great worker...they are bound to give ya more hours! Way to go! :)


My job coach was thinking on a Sunday but Sunday is the day Robin & I get together.If that happens in a few months,Her And I can always be with each other on Tuesdays,Her day off. :)

oh hell yes!  I wish I had one of those original army willys jeeps, that would rock. I owned and drove a 1955 BelAir and 1970 Malibu for 3 years prior to gettin my license. you can get away with that kind of stuff in a small town. they need 40hours here instead of 25 and we kept track of her hours on the calendar which I mistakenly threw out because it was 2005 and I just got a new 2006 one to put on the fridge. I got in a little trouble for that error.


No, no, no.. not a Jeep. This is something very different indeed. Landrovers are generally used by the British, French etc military as well as for civilian use (those are the faggy models though). A jeep is a toy, a Landrover is a machine.


I had one!  You think SUVs tip, you ain't seen nothing, hey are just as unstable....tough, but unforgiving.  Good
for doing the dunes though.  ;)


Tip and roll. Unlike an SUV, they won't explode if you tip them.. I've done it before  ;D

I believe there's a law here in California that you can't get your license without lessons until you are 17, but if you want it when you turn 16, you gotta get the lessons. My daughter had three 2hour lessons and this guy was ex highway patrol, teaches defensive driving and really tries to expose a student drivers weaknesses so they can strengthen those areas. I went with her on all 3 (over-protective dad) and those were some tough courses. San Francisco, freeways, busy residential and commercial neighborhoods and it helped her easily handle the normal driving she now does. Not sure where Dak resides, but lessons are expensive but to a new driver, its worth it. Not sure if the laws where you live are the same or not. I took my daughter driving in remote ares before her lessons so she wouldn't screw up too bad.  :)  good luck Dak
As for this topic, I'm feelin good as usual, but my eyes hurt because I didn't have my reading/computer glasses today at work.
As much as it pains me to admit this, I am twenty-five and have not driven yet.

Gotta go get some work done on ANOTHER project.. just a few more days of this...

I'm feeling annoyed right now because some of my posts are taking forever to go through. I suspect it's the server here (where I am) that's the problem.

Feeling okay (again). Paid a

I'm feeling annoyed right now because some of my posts are taking forever to go through. I suspect it's the server here (where I am) that's the problem.


The server is kind of slow sometimes.You just have to be patient.

Just got a lot of work done.. doing some more studying, but I have a very good feeling.

Finally got rid of a four day headache--for now, at least. Just got home from shopping with Erin and my mom. So.. I'm good.

No, no, no.. not a Jeep. This is something very different indeed. Landrovers are generally used by the British, French etc military as well as for civilian use (those are the faggy models though). A jeep is a toy, a Landrover is a machine.

Tip and roll. Unlike an SUV, they won't explode if you tip them.. I've done it before  ;D
I think the L-rover is the outback version I've seen driven on safaris. go just about anyway, i thought the crocodile dude had one. I was having a memory of my favorite Tonka vehicle, the jeep when you said that about the Rover and I  like that topless basic stripped down Combat look of the jeep.
I'm feeling good tonight, the usual, not much going on.had a good day at work, a little birthday shopping after for my friend's party tomorrow. Now I'm home where all seems peaceful.  Now, If I can just keep my mouth shut and not ruin it  ;D


As much as it pains me to admit this, I am twenty-five and have not driven yet.
aww, don't be pained Jeff. If you get around to where you need to go with no problem, the school, church, shop, whatever, it's cool. Let your folks drive.  you're saving money on gasoline and insurance and maintenance and upkeep.

The server is kind of slow sometimes.You just have to be patient.

Yes, Howard, but everytime I am patient, I lose lots of time. As a result, I didn't eat lunch until close to 3:00 today. Often times I do not have all day and have to get things done in a certain amount of time.

I burned my thumb while I was cooking dinner tonight. :(

aww, don't be pained Jeff. If you get around to where you need to go with no problem, the school, church, shop, whatever, it's cool. Let your folks drive.  you're saving money on gasoline and insurance and maintenance and upkeep.

I wouldn't exactly say pained; it's more of, something I was embarrassed to admit. :-\\

My cold is still hanging on... :-\\

Feel better as soon as possible, Karen! ;) :)

Today was okay. I should have an "A" in Chemistry now, and my Math grade should stay an "A" also.

Feeling a bit better today, partly because i've had a half-day at school and no work or driving lessons to stress me out

Feeling a bit better today, partly because i've had a half-day at school and no work or driving lessons to stress me out


Getting time to relax now?

That's not good....I command it to leave ;)



That'll probably work as well as me telling my kids to do something, but I tried ;D



Feel better as soon as possible, Karen! ;) :)


Thanks, guys!  :)

Today was okay. I should have an "A" in Chemistry now, and my Math grade should stay an "A" also.

I was never very good in Chemistry. It was often very confusing for me. :-\\

I'm glad you're doing well in it, though. O0

My cold is still hanging on... :-\\



I hope the applause I just gave you helps it go away.




Cat

I hope the applause I just gave you helps it go away.

Cat


Awww...thanks, Cat!  That was very sweet of you!!  :)

Getting time to relax now?


Yeah, my mam has seen the work i've been doing and has allowed me to come back on here, but she doesn't want me on "all the time"

I was never very good in Chemistry. It was often very confusing for me. :-\\

I'm glad you're doing well in it, though. O0


Thanks, man. I'm not very good in Chem either, just because my teacher grades so arbitrarily and tries to find ways to fail people. I earn 'B's usually, but my father doesn't accept that.

Thanks, man. I'm not very good in Chem either, just because my teacher grades so arbitrarily and tries to find ways to fail people. I earn 'B's usually, but my father doesn't accept that.

What's wrong with a B? ???

What's wrong with a B? ???


Yeah, i'd kill for a B. Literally

What's wrong with a B? ???


A 'B' is considered failure in my house. My dad has it in his head that if I try, there is absolutely no reason I wouldn't get all 'A's in every subject, all the time, regardless of difficulty, the teacher, the subject, anything. I get punished very heavily for 'B's, which is why I wasn't online for the first half of this school year or so.

I'm supposed to go to the Ivy League, and if I don't, again, I've failed. 'B's don't make the Ivy League.

Today was such a boring day at my program.I couldn't wait for that piece of crap to end so I could just leave that place and go home. >:( ::)

Yes, Howard, but everytime I am patient, I lose lots of time. As a result, I didn't eat lunch until close to 3:00 today. Often times I do not have all day and have to get things done in a certain amount of time.



Did you shut down and start over? ???

A 'B' is considered failure in my house. My dad has it in his head that if I try, there is absolutely no reason I wouldn't get all 'A's in every subject, all the time, regardless of difficulty, the teacher, the subject, anything. I get punished very heavily for 'B's, which is why I wasn't online for the first half of this school year or so.

I'm supposed to go to the Ivy League, and if I don't, again, I've failed. 'B's don't make the Ivy League.


Christ, that's harsh.

I only need a minimum of 180 UCAS points to get into sunderland university (Each grade is worth a set amount of points - don't ask me how it works, i'm still trying to figure out the frigging thing myself). Apparently a D is 60 points, and I got a D in ICT last year, so I have only 120 points to get

Did you shut down and start over? ???

Yesterday? No.

I just decided to be patient.

A 'B' is considered failure in my house.

That sucks. :-[ Most people would construe a 'B' as a good grade. It's certainly better than a 'C' or anything below. ::)

Yesterday? No.

I just decided to be patient.



That's good.Patience is a virtue.Some people don't have it and some people do.

That sucks. :-[ Most people would construe a 'B' as a good grade. It's certainly better than a 'C' or anything below. ::)


Oooh, don't remind me of the time I brought a 'C' home.. THAT was a nasty evening, and next 2 months following...

That's good.Patience is a virtue.Some people don't have it and some people do.

I had no other alternative.
I was using a public computer (like I usually do) and I was logged in from that computer. I didn't wanna restart it, because as soon as the IE window comes back up, I might still be logged in, and I didn't wanna just leave it like that. Cuz' you never know who might access this site later from that same computer.

I had no other alternative.
I was using a public computer (like I usually do) and I was logged in from that computer. I didn't wanna restart it, because as soon as the IE window comes back up, I might still be logged in, and I didn't wanna just leave it like that. Cuz' you never know who might access this site later from that same computer.


Do you have your own computer at home Jeff? ???

Do you have your own computer at home Jeff? ???

Yes...sort of. But I wasn't at home for most of the day yesterday. I was at school (in one of the university's computer labs).

The computer I use at home isn't really mine; it belongs to my parents too. Hence it's not my own, per se.

Often times I use a public computer, like I'm doing right now.

A 'B' is considered failure in my house. My dad has it in his head that if I try, there is absolutely no reason I wouldn't get all 'A's in every subject, all the time, regardless of difficulty, the teacher, the subject, anything. I get punished very heavily for 'B's, which is why I wasn't online for the first half of this school year or so.

I feel so bad for you!  That's horrible!  'B's are good grades!

I feel so bad for you!  That's horrible!  'B's are good grades!


They don't make the Ivy League, though.

Anyway, tonight was okay.. I found out my Latin teacher, once again, forgot to give me credit for a few homeworks.  ;D I'm gonna have to RE-show them to him tomorrow.

They don't make the Ivy League, though.

Anyway, tonight was okay.. I found out my Latin teacher, once again, forgot to give me credit for a few homeworks.  ;D I'm gonna have to RE-show them to him tomorrow.

So your Ivy League doesn't accept them?

I still agree that B does not stand for Bad, as you seem to imply. :-\\ You can't always expect perfection from a class.

That's BS.  I know people who have gotten into Ivy League schools with PLENTY of B's.


Some George fella if I remember correctly  ;D

Some George fella if I remember correctly  ;D


Well, he didn't even get Bs, he got Cs, lucky for him he was able to take advantage of Affirmative Action.

Well, he didn't even get Bs, he got Cs, lucky for him he was able to take advantage of Affirmative Action.


Ah yes, impoverished Connecticut.

I feel pretty good about my midterms, the first of which begins in half an hour.

I feel pretty good about my midterms, the first of which begins in half an hour.


Good luck with that Jeff

Good luck with that Jeff

Thanks Karen...in fact I'm gonna sign off right now and study for the next 20 minutes. :)

That's BS.  I know people who have gotten into Ivy League schools with PLENTY of B's.


Hmm... well, BS or not, it keeps me in trouble if I don't do better.

I'm feeling pretty good today.Robin is doing well and still getting over her cold I gave her last week and Au Bon Pain is fantastic and still getting paid every Saturday. :)

How did George qualify for affirmative action? 



bushie came out against affirmative action because he said he believes people who aren't qualified certain positions were being hired or accepted to college based on color.  It was pointed that he attended Yale without making the grades that would have admitted him if his father was not a wealthy government official(the emphasis on wealthy), then after almost tanking there, and being refused admittance to Texas Law he miraculously was admitted to Harvard.  Not so much affirmative action as it was daddy action.  Where is the suit against unqualified legacies?

bushie came out against affirmative action because he said he believes people who aren't qualified certain positions were being hired or accepted to college based on color.  It was pointed that he attended Yale without making the grades that would have admitted him if his father was not a wealthy government official(the emphasis on wealthy), then after almost tanking there, and being refused admittance to Texas Law he miraculously was admitted to Harvard.  Not so much affirmative action as it was daddy action.  Where is the suit against unqualified legacies?



Not a matter of what you know but who you know-and of course $$$$$.  ::)



Cat

Last night kind of sucked for me. Today was better. It was beautiful outside, and I finally had a day off of work. Heh.. I sat on my porch and blew bubbles.

Last night kind of sucked for me. Today was better. It was beautiful outside, and I finally had a day off of work. Heh.. I sat on my porch and blew bubbles.


:O My picture inspired you, EH?!

Last night kind of sucked for me.


Did something happen?

I'm feeling pretty good today.Robin is doing well and still getting over her cold I gave her last week and Au Bon Pain is fantastic and still getting paid every Saturday. :)

I'm glad she's getting better, Howard. :)


I feel pretty confident about my performance on my midterms. I shall find out next week how I did.

Feeling pretty good, no particular reason. Got my re-sit results back today. They're more or less the same as the ones I got the first time round

having a decent day...the weather was quite lovely...and I am looking forward for the weekend....me, Beth, and Chris are taking a trip to Shippensburg to visit Justin and see his school musical that he is in. We are leaving Saturday morning, spending the night...and coming home Sunday afternoon...it should make for a very nice time. :)

having a decent day...the weather was quite lovely...and I am looking forward for the weekend....me, Beth, and Chris are taking a trip to Shippensburg to visit Justin and see his school musical that he is in. We are leaving Saturday morning, spending the night...and coming home Sunday afternoon...it should make for a very nice time. :)


lucky, I wanna see!

also it's raining hard here.

Last night kind of sucked for me. Today was better. It was beautiful outside, and I finally had a day off of work. Heh.. I sat on my porch and blew bubbles.
soap bubbles or just plain saliva spit bubbles  ???

having a decent day...the weather was quite lovely...and I am looking forward for the weekend....me, Beth, and Chris are taking a trip to Shippensburg to visit Justin and see his school musical that he is in. We are leaving Saturday morning, spending the night...and coming home Sunday afternoon...it should make for a very nice time. :)
I'll talk to you before you go Erin, but if not, have a great time and hopefully Justin does well in the musical.  I'm sure Beth isn't to excited.  ;)

soap bubbles or just plain saliva spit bubbles  ???

And what a lovely image that is!

soap bubbles or just plain saliva spit bubbles  ???I'll talk to you before you go Erin, but if not, have a great time and hopefully Justin does well in the musical.  I'm sure Beth isn't to excited.  ;)



Haha.. Soap bubbles. Blue raspberry ones! FROM A LIGHTSABER..!

have a great time and hopefully Justin does well in the musical.  I'm sure Beth isn't to excited.  ;)



Yeah, I'm also insanely excited to see Andrew, too..!

Yeah, I'm also insanely excited to see Andrew, too..!


I'll be there at the school at 6:30-ish. You?

Yeah, I'm also insanely excited to see Andrew, too..!
I knew you would be, have fun.

And what a lovely image that is!
payback for the sumo retractable testicle comment

having a decent day...the weather was quite lovely...and I am looking forward for the weekend....me, Beth, and Chris are taking a trip to Shippensburg to visit Justin and see his school musical that he is in. We are leaving Saturday morning, spending the night...and coming home Sunday afternoon...it should make for a very nice time. :)

Hope ya have fun, Erin! :)

I'm feeling pretty good today.Looking forward to working at Au Bon Pain tomorrow and seeing Robin on Sunday.I'm also going to ask for more days and hours doing more volunteering. :)

Yeterday a kid came to class drunk. He tried to hop a fence and tripped  ::), he said some pretty weird things! IT WAS FUNNY.
Then I come to school today and learn that he commited suicide. Yup. Even a bigger deal than when the last person died. NOW IT'S SAD.



It's weird to know I was laughing at him just a day ago.

^  :o

Feeling pretty good again tonight, i've had a pretty good day. No new news, i'm afraid

(funny how my mood has suddenly improved since I started coming back and posting in here?!  ::) )

Yeterday a kid came to class drunk. He tried to hop a fence and tripped  ::), he said some pretty weird things! IT WAS FUNNY.
Then I come to school today and learn that he commited suicide. Yup. Even a bigger deal than when the last person died. NOW IT'S SAD.



It's weird to know I was laughing at him just a day ago.



OMFG...that is the oddest thing I have ever heard....but truly sad, indeed. :-\\ :(

Feeling bored.  The forums have been really slow this week I dunno why.  But it seems like hardly anyone has been on.

Feeling bored.  The forums have been really slow this week I dunno why.  But it seems like hardly anyone has been on.





sometimes that happens...although, last night it seemed to be pretty active..hopefully it will pick up again this evening. ;)

Feeling fine and dandy as always, hoping that my new job won't stress me out over the next few months.

Yeterday a kid came to class drunk. He tried to hop a fence and tripped  ::), he said some pretty weird things! IT WAS FUNNY.
Then I come to school today and learn that he commited suicide. Yup. Even a bigger deal than when the last person died. NOW IT'S SAD.



It's weird to know I was laughing at him just a day ago.

You actually knew a person who killed himself?? :o :o That is so spooky. :\'(

Suicide is unfortunately a fairly common cause of death it seems.  Especially among teens.

This guy I went to school with from Kindergarten through 7th grade killed himself this year.

Suicide is unfortunately a fairly common cause of death it seems.  Especially among teens.

This guy I went to school with from Kindergarten through 7th grade killed himself this year.

What a sad truth. :( :\'(

Robin has no common sense sometimes.She's still getting over her cold and she's going clubbing tonight.I told her if you're getting over a cold you should at least drink plenty of hot/cold fluids and get plenty of rest.You're not going to get the proper body rest if you come home at 1-2am in the morning.She's nuts! ::)

I'll be there at the school at 6:30-ish. You?



Yeah, Andrew, if you see this before tonight.. If you could, wait outside for us so we know where to go. Yanno, if it's not raining or anything. Thanks you.


Feeling .. tired. I spent the night at my friend's house. We were planning on going to sleep earlier but, of course, stayed up most of the night talking.. and playing Monopoly..! Now I'm sitting here, waiting for Erin to come over so we can go to Shippensburg.

^I'm on my way, sis. See ya in a few. As for the rest of you all...see you tomorrow night! ;)

I feel like dog doodoo today. This bug that seem to have been in the starting stages all week seems to be in full swing now. Also, my mother has had complacations. She was moved to a "more care" room (NOT Intensive Care but close). I haven't talked to her since Monday but have been in constant contact with my sister who has been talking to her-so I have been getting updates. The lastest is not to call until Monday. Hopefully, by then she will be up to phone calls. Of course that is good for me because I am not exactly up to calling myself.



Cat

and playing Monopoly..!


Sorry, that might have been my fault.. I was encouraging her the other day.

Feeling okay, neither great nor awful. No new news today, either  :-\\

I feel like dog doodoo today. This bug that seem to have been in the starting stages all week seems to be in full swing now. Also, my mother has had complacations. She was moved to a "more care" room (NOT Intensive Care but close). I haven't talked to her since Monday but have been in constant contact with my sister who has been talking to her-so I have been getting updates. The lastest is not to call until Monday. Hopefully, by then she will be up to phone calls. Of course that is good for me because I am not exactly up to calling myself.


So sorry to hear that you're not having a happy time of things, Cat...

If it's any consoloation, all my very best to you (and your Ma...)

So sorry to hear that you're not having a happy time of things, Cat...

If it's any consoloation, all my very best to you (and your Ma...)



Thanks. I have been distracting myself by spending $$$ at e-bay  ;D  and playing in the arcade (which is soooo much cheaper).




Cat

Robin has no common sense sometimes.She's still getting over her cold and she's going clubbing tonight.I told her if you're getting over a cold you should at least drink plenty of hot/cold fluids and get plenty of rest.You're not going to get the proper body rest if you come home at 1-2am in the morning.She's nuts! ::)


What kind of fluids are we talkin' about there, Howard? ???

;D ;D

Tired,a friend of mine bought a dump truck to start a new business
and we had to cut off the cab cover and weld on a new, lighter one.
It was a long day but the job is done.

Tonight was.... God, why I do I have to ruin everything?

Tonight was.... God, why I do I have to ruin everything?


uh oh... sorry?

Tonight was.... God, why I do I have to ruin everything?
this does not forbode well.  :(

On my side of the street, I was dog tired from staying up until 530am last night, almost an all-nighter, but I was able to catch up by sleeping in and taking a afternoon nap. Now I feel like working out/exercise.

What kind of fluids are we talkin' about there, Howard? ???

;D ;D


Hot Tea,Water,Soup

What were you thinking? ::)

Hot Tea,Water,Soup

What were you thinking? ::)


I was thinking maybe coffee or espresso.  ;)    ;D

Going to see my grandma today. Getting some lunch with her. Then we're gonna come back home. I hope my partner's been doing his half of a project for school. I'mma call him later to ensure he is.

If I suddenly disappear from these boards for a few days, it will be because my monitor is on the blink and I will be purchasing a new one.

If I suddenly disappear from these boards for a few days, it will be because my monitor is on the blink and I will be purchasing a new one.


:O!!!!


My monitor used to do that.. I figured out that it doesn't stay plugged in sometimes.  ::)

:O!!!!


My monitor used to do that.. I figured out that it doesn't stay plugged in sometimes.  ::)
Still hangin' on!

Still hangin' on!


I think you should buy a monitor before it dies...


Go! now! Go to Office Depot! AND GET A MONITORRRJRKLRJKLRJRKR

I think you should buy a monitor before it dies...


Go! now! Go to Office Depot! AND GET A MONITORRRJRKLRJKLRJRKR
Defeats the system if I buy online?

Defeats the system if I buy online?


er... I guess you could do that. But then again, if your monitor does die, you'd have to be pretty psychic to be able to buy one online.

My mother is now in intensive care. I guess she was having chest pains yesterday. I talked to the nurse today (but not her) who said that she is doing well (she was taking a nap when I called) and she may be able to be moved tomorrow.


Oh yeah, and I still feel like crap today. Was up half the night coughing.  >:(




Cat

My mother is now in intensive care. I guess she was having chest pains yesterday. I talked to the nurse today (but not her) who said that she is doing well (she was taking a nap when I called) and she may be able to be moved tomorrow.


Oh yeah, and I still feel like crap today. Was up half the night coughing.  >:(




Cat
Hopefully she'll improve day after and you too Cat. It's the cold and flu season and at least yours waited until you got back from Vac. I'll keep your mom in my prayers, I like doing that for friends.

Hopefully she'll improve day after and you too Cat. It's the cold and flu season and at least yours waited until you got back from Vac. I'll keep your mom in my prayers, I like doing that for friends.



Thanks. At least I know mine will go away. Hers.....?  :-\\




Cat

Feelin' pretty good today! I'm having a meeting today...at my place in about an hour. So that's why I gotta get things cleaned up.

My mother is now in intensive care. I guess she was having chest pains yesterday. I talked to the nurse today (but not her) who said that she is doing well (she was taking a nap when I called) and she may be able to be moved tomorrow.


Oh yeah, and I still feel like crap today. Was up half the night coughing.  >:(




Cat

So sorry to hear that about your mom. I hope things start improving for her soon. Keep us posted on her progress. And you need to take care of yourself too.  :)

So sorry to hear that about your mom. I hope things start improving for her soon. Keep us posted on her progress. And you need to take care of yourself too.  :)



Thanks. I'm trying. And I have someone here is is taking care of me, too.  ;D




Cat

:O!!!!


My monitor used to do that.. I figured out that it doesn't stay plugged in sometimes.  ::)


Mine flickers weird colors sometimes. Just screw with the wires a bit, maybe? Works for me.

Today was.. meh. Okay.

I had a very enjoyable weekend.....I am feeling content.

Had an AWESOME weekend. Eh, then I went to sleep and woke up with a headache. That kinda sucks. And I miss Justin.. that kinda sucks more. :P

Just a boring day spent at the laundry and contemplating tomorrow.

Had a very good day today! I had some friends over for an important meeting regarding fundraising for a series of young adult events this summer. We had originally scheduled the meeting for Starbucks, but I invited them to all come to my home, since there was a good chance that it would rain today. My parents provided snacks for all eight of us.

Good for you Jeff! Was this for a special club or something?

I was thinking maybe coffee or espresso.   ;)    ;D



She doesn't drink coffee but once in a while she drinks an espresso.

Good for you Jeff! Was this for a special club or something?

Sort of. Three years ago this summer I began attending a young adult event at church; a year later I became part of the planning team for the event. :)

I just learned why my mother is in the ICU-she had a heart attack.  :\'(  I don't know how severe. She will probably be in the ICU for at least another day.

I really can't say if I feel any better or worse than yesterday but I did lose my voice from coughing so much. (I know, some people think this is a good thing.  :-\\ )




Cat

I just learned why my mother is in the ICU-she had a heart attack.  :\'(  I don't know how severe. She will probably be in the ICU for at least another day.

I really can't say if I feel any better or worse than yesterday but I did lose my voice from coughing so much. (I know, some people think this is a good thing.  :-\\ )




Cat



I am so sorry to hear this, Cat. She will definitely be in my thoughts and prayers.

I am so sorry to hear this, Cat. She will definitely be in my thoughts and prayers.



Thanks.



Cat

I just learned why my mother is in the ICU-she had a heart attack.  :\'(  I don't know how severe. She will probably be in the ICU for at least another day.

I really can't say if I feel any better or worse than yesterday but I did lose my voice from coughing so much. (I know, some people think this is a good thing.  :-\\ )


Cat


I'm so sorry to hear this, Cat...I sure hope your mother will be alright!  :(

I hope your mother is okay, Cat. :(

Speaking of mothers, mine got re-married yesterday.

Oh, Cat, I'm so sorry.  I'll keep you in my thoughts...




I'm so sorry to hear this, Cat...I sure hope your mother will be alright!  :(



I hope your mother is okay, Cat. :(

Speaking of mothers, mine got re-married yesterday.



Thanks everyone.


BTW El Dude-congrats to your mother.




Cat

Today was a good day. It's beautiful out... 79 degrees! In MARCH!

I'm going for a walk in a little bit.. gonna be awesome.

This is gonna be a stress-free week, too.

Today was a good day. It's beautiful out... 79 degrees! In MARCH!

I'm going for a walk in a little bit.. gonna be awesome.

This is gonna be a stress-free week, too.



Yeah, it's been nice here, too.


..

Too bad it's going down to 30 degrees tomorrow and the rest of the week. >:-{

I feel like crap. I feel alienated, and like a freak.

I had a pretty good weekend.Saturday,I worked at Au Bon Pain,Sunday,spent the day with Robin.Her And I went to Friendly's for dinner,then we went back to her house to watch a DVD and have a late night erotic snack. ;)

I just learned why my mother is in the ICU-she had a heart attack.  :\'(  I don't know how severe. She will probably be in the ICU for at least another day.

Oh no! :-
I really can't say if I feel any better or worse than yesterday but I did lose my voice from coughing so much. (I know, some people think this is a good thing.  :-\\ )


I hope ya get better, Cat. You'll be in my thoughts as well. :)

Oh no! :-[ :\'( I'm so sorry to find out about that. I'll be praying for her.
I hope ya get better, Cat. You'll be in my thoughts as well. :)



Thanks, nally.




Cat

I just learned why my mother is in the ICU-she had a heart attack.  :\'(  I don't know how severe. She will probably be in the ICU for at least another day.

I really can't say if I feel any better or worse than yesterday but I did lose my voice from coughing so much. (I know, some people think this is a good thing.  :-\\ )




Cat


I hope you're feeling better Cat. :)

Too bad it's going down to 30 degrees tomorrow and the rest of the week. >:-{


I thought it was supposed to drop slowly? Then, Friday, it's gonna snow.

Figures, the day I have off.. I was gonna go on a hike.

I hope you're feeling better Cat. :)



Thanks, Howard.




Cat

I just learned why my mother is in the ICU-she had a heart attack.  :\'(  I don't know how severe. She will probably be in the ICU for at least another day.

I really can't say if I feel any better or worse than yesterday but I did lose my voice from coughing so much. (I know, some people think this is a good thing.  :-\\ )

Cat


Sorry that your mother is having to go through all of this, I am sure it will all work out. 

Sorry that your mother is having to go through all of this, I am sure it will all work out. 



Thanks. I really hope so.




Cat

Feeling.. Blah. It's amazing what a few songs can do to your mood.

Feeling.. Blah. It's amazing what a few songs can do to your mood.


Yeah, totally.

Which songs? Some I like are reaaaal mood-killers.

Yeah, totally.

Which songs? Some I like are reaaaal mood-killers.



It was "Fake Plastic Trees" and Brandtson's "Mercy Medical". Ugh.

It was "Fake Plastic Trees" and Brandtson's "Mercy Medical". Ugh.


You gotta watch yourself with Radiohead.. they're some depressed mofos.. not a good idea to listen if you happen to be happy. There are certain songs and musicians I avoid listening to when I'm in a good mood (or even just an "in-the-middle" mood), and Radiohead is one of those bands.

feeling pretty good today. I started taking these herbal supplements that help you deal with stress, etc...and I don't know if it's the pills that are working...or if it is in my mind..but I was feeling quite calm today. :)

Overall I think I feel pretty good today. Not great, but I could be better in one way or another. :)

Overall I think I feel pretty good today. Not great, but I could be better in one way or another. :)


Glad to hear that you're feeling pretty good today, Jeff!  :)


I'm slowly getting over my cold...I'm better today than I've been since it first started, so I know it's on its way out...

I'm figuring out that I'm a weird person, and how people really feel about me. 

I'm slowly getting over my cold...I'm better today than I've been since it first started, so I know it's on its way out...

Glad to hear that, Karen! 8) Hopefully it'll go away soon and you'll be better entirely!

Edit:

Glad to hear that you're feeling pretty good today, Jeff!  :)


Thanks, but I think you quoted a message that I posted last night.

I'm feeling pretty good today.My love life has been pretty erotic lately.Robin and I are trying to build this relationship up one step closer to doing the real thing.For the past few weeks,Her and I have been having outercourse which is known as dry humping or dry sex.It feels pretty good and she can't get pregnant which is great for me plus there's no penetration whatsoever.Anyway,I'm really enjoying her company.We're celebrating our first year and half together next month. :)

Today was okay.. but Oh Man, do I have a headache.

^ Ouch. :o Hope you can get rid of it. ;)

I, on the other hand, have had a really good day today. O0

My left knee is giving me problems.  I hate when it starts acting up.

I am completely aggravated, I was going to use the angry face here but
it just doesn't work with the little green hat.Anyway, I just spent a half
an hour in the drive through at the bank with one car ahead of me.Why do
I always pick the lines where people do a multiple account transactions in the
drive through?

Aye.. my avatar never works around here anymore. It's hard to not change it when I can never keep an image more then a week anyway.

I think I'm coming down with something. Good thing this is a short week.. we have Friday off (built-in snow day).

I'm feelin' pretty good today...and hope to have a good day. ;)

Having a good day so far. Boss is away, so here I am!  :)

Okay day. Feeling better, but still very stuffed up.

I'm feeling pretty good today. :)

I'm feeling pretty good today. :)

So am I. :)

I had two tests today (in each of my computer classes), so on Monday I hope to find out how well I did on them. ^-^

So am I. :)

I had two tests today (in each of my computer classes), so on Monday I hope to find out how well I did on them. ^-^



What are you taking up?

What are you taking up?


On Mondays and Wednesdays I'm taking two courses at a community college for certification in computer programming.

On Mondays and Wednesdays I'm taking two courses at a community college for certification in computer programming.


Great.I wish you well.

So am I. :)

I had two tests today (in each of my computer classes), so on Monday I hope to find out how well I did on them. ^-^


Most excellent, Nally.  :)

Good day. I went to church, and they were having us do stupid tasks as "a lesson in being a servant of God".. so they made us clean the shed out. I found these kickass blazers and suitcoats, which I now own. Pics later.

Good day. I went to church, and they were having us do stupid tasks as "a lesson in being a servant of God".. so they made us clean the shed out. I found these kickass blazers and suitcoats, which I now own. Pics later.


Sounds like free Labor to me  ;D

Sounds like free Labor to me  ;D




...

Haha, I was thinking the same thing when I read that.

...

Haha, I was thinking the same thing when I read that.


I'm gonna build the church of roche 'Come one and all and praise whilst you clean out my garage'  ;D

I'm gonna build the church of roche 'Come one and all and praise whilst you clean out my garage'  ;D



Hahahahaha.  ;D


"Alright, Kids.. make sure you shine those floor boards! WHAT WOULD JESUS DO..?!"

On Mondays and Wednesdays I'm taking two courses at a community college for certification in computer programming.


Just out of curiosity, what are the computer languages in these classes? (e.g. C/C++/Java...)

I am now resigned to the fact that I completely messed up an interview I had on Monday, which was to get a (very limited)  place on a Social Workers degree course.

After spending the whole day writing case studies/maths tests/group activities etc which all went fine, I fell at the last hurdle during the face to face interviews.  Oddly I just went all GaGa  ;D  and couldn't relay my answers back coherently due to nerves - believe me this opportunity meant soo much and I had put a lot of work into getting the interview in the first place, and was completely devastated leaving the campus.

I haven't had the rejection letter yet...but I just know it's coming.  :(

Anyways I've kicked myself - full force - up the arse,  and now I'm back to working on getting further decent grades and umm making a better impression next year   ;D ;D


The jibbering Idiot.

I am now resigned to the fact that I completely messed up an interview I had on Monday, which was to get a (very limited)  place on a Social Workers degree course.

After spending the whole day writing case studies/maths tests/group activities etc which all went fine, I fell at the last hurdle during the face to face interviews.  Oddly I just went all GaGa  ;D  and couldn't relay my answers back coherently due to nerves - believe me this opportunity meant soo much and I had put a lot of work into getting the interview in the first place, and was completely devastated leaving the campus.

I haven't had the rejection letter yet...but I just know it's coming.  :(

Anyways I've kicked myself - full force - up the arse,  and now I'm back to working on getting further decent grades and umm making a better impression next year  ;D ;D


The jibbering Idiot.


I know what you mean about that kind of stuff.  Around people I know, and in print I can be quite glib, but to speak in front of  strangers, especially in a situation like that, I get nerved, and if I'm lucky I draw a complete blank, because if I try to talk sense it comes
out nonsense, which is worse.  I have since found out that this isn't uncommon and they actually have classes to relieve people of anxiety during public speaking.  You should look into something like that, once you mess up like that you usually do it again because you are so
anxious about not doing it you wind yourself up.  Its a behemoth that feeds on itself.  :(

I haven't had the rejection letter yet...but I just know it's coming.  :(



Sorry to hear it didn't go as well as you'd hoped.  I'd been wondering how the interview had gone.  I would've PM'd but.....

If you did really well on all the other things the interview might not have been the clincher.  Anyone worth their salt should be able to tell clueless from nervous.

I know what you mean about that kind of stuff.  Around people I know, and in print I can be quite glib, but to speak in front of  strangers, especially in a situation like that, I get nerved, and if I'm lucky I draw a complete blank, because if I try to talk sense it comes
out nonsense, which is worse.  I have since found out that this isn't uncommon and they actually have classes to relieve people of anxiety during public speaking.  You should look into something like that, once you mess up like that you usually do it again because you are so
anxious about not doing it you wind yourself up.  Its a behemoth that feeds on itself.   :(

Sorry to hear it didn't go as well as you'd hoped.  I'd been wondering how the interview had gone.  I would've PM'd but.....

If you did really well on all the other things the interview might not have been the clincher.  Anyone worth their salt should be able to tell clueless from nervous.


Thanks very much for your advice and good words.  I think I simply went to pieces because I've been working towards it for almost 10 months and probably was placing far too much pressure on myself.  Normally I'm quite confident and relaxed but, oh well, I guess I wanted it too much.   Also haven't had a formal interview for years now, the job I do currently had a really relaxed 'sitting on a couch' interview.   Anyways I don't give up that easily...next year maybe   :D   Thanks again

Is there anywhere else offering a similar course, if you don't get on this one?  Or might a uni Social Psychology course be another way into the career you want?

I agree.  If it's such a limited space course, they should realize that people are going to be nervous.  I'll keep my fingers crossed for you Babooshka :)


Thanks Mrs Crazymom  :)

So sorry to hear your news above and hope all will be well with him.

If you did really well on all the other things the interview might not have been the clincher.  Anyone worth their salt should be able to tell clueless from nervous.


I agree.

Great.I wish you well.

Thank you Howard. I think I aced the first test, since the material seemed to be a review for me. But it's always good to brush up on skills. :)

I'll find out the results on Monday.

I get to have a "talk" with my younger brother today >:(



Give him hell!  ;D ;D


Sorry to hear about one of the cub scouts' dad. I hope all goes well.



Cat

Just out of curiosity, what are the computer languages in these classes? (e.g. C/C++/Java...)

Oh..hi, Rich! I didn't see your post. The language in the course that I'm taking at the community college is C++. I had actually learned some in a class there five years ago, but I'm taking this course for certification in computer programming. There's another course I'm taking over there, and it's basically a course in Windows XP applications (Word, Excel, Powerpoint). I've never used Powerpoint before, but once I finish this course, I'll know how! 8)

WHAT WOULD JESUS DO..?!"



"And then the Lord said unto Jesus, "Paint my house.""

I'm feeling pretty good today.I just thought of probably stopping volunteering after 12 years not yet but maybe in the near future so I can work towards more days and hours at Au Bon Pain.

Feeling okay, apart from my shoulder hurts. No new news, unfortunately

A friend of mine just admitted she has feelings for me.. curious.

I had those feelings for her at a few points, but things never worked. One of us was always emotionally unavailable while the other cared, so.. never came to pass, ya know? She just told me a bit ago.. a tad awkard to respond to.

A friend of mine just admitted she has feelings for me.. curious.

I had those feelings for her at a few points, but things never worked. One of us was always emotionally unavailable while the other cared, so.. never came to pass, ya know? She just told me a bit ago.. a tad awkard to respond to.
wow, good luck with that  :-\\

wow, good luck with that  :-\\


I tried to let her down gently.. I told her how I once had feelings, but it never worked out, and said that now's just not the time.

Now she's really, really mad. Hm. Go figure.

My dad has to start dialysis within the next few months. The doctor wants me, my brother and sister to come to dads next appointment so he can tell us what to expect. Anyone here have any info or experience with dialysis? I'd love to hear any input. I'm kinda worried.  :(

I tried to let her down gently.. I told her how I once had feelings, but it never worked out, and said that now's just not the time.

Now she's really, really mad. Hm. Go figure.
go figure is right, Thats a hard one to figure. It reminds me of an ex who i hadn't seen in 1 to 1-1/2 years, and then tells me still loves me and we need to be together? that was sure confusing. well, you didn't lead her on and you were honest, you did the right thing and she will heal.

you did the right thing and she will heal.


She told me she wishes she'd never met me, and she doesn't want to talk to me ever again.

Damn.

She told me she wishes she'd never met me, and she doesn't want to talk to me ever again.

Damn.
poor thing got her heartbroken, that's always the risk in relationships or attempts at them.  she's not a psycho hose beast that's gonna make you pay  >:(  ??

My dad has to start dialysis within the next few months. The doctor wants me, my brother and sister to come to dads next appointment so he can tell us what to expect. Anyone here have any info or experience with dialysis? I'd love to hear any input. I'm kinda worried.  :(
hey gemini, i don't know anything about it, but I'll keep your father and you and fam in my prayers.

poor thing got her heartbroken, that's always the risk in relationships or attempts at them.  she's not a psycho hose beast that's gonna make you pay   >:(   ??


Yeah.. I'm already taken, what did she expect?

She said she wanted to spend the rest of her life with me, she couldn't imagine life without me.. now she wishes she never met me.

Craaazy.

Yeah.. I'm already taken, what did she expect?

She said she wanted to spend the rest of her life with me, she couldn't imagine life without me.. now she wishes she never met me.

Craaazy.
Hopefully she won't start calling you three times a day now. That can get creepy.

She's just hurt.. and probably embarrassed. It'll pass.



I'm feeling okay, just got home from play practice. My mom directs it, and she was getting so frustrated with everyone, that she nearly let Shanequa out...! http://www.messenger-skins.net/images/smilies/msn_surprised.gif

Yeah.. I'm already taken, what did she expect?

She said she wanted to spend the rest of her life with me, she couldn't imagine life without me.. now she wishes she never met me.

Craaazy.


this whole thing is crazy...woah

She's just hurt.. and probably embarrassed. It'll pass.



I'm feeling okay, just got home from play practice. My mom directs it, and she was getting so frustrated with everyone, that she nearly let Shanequa out...! http://www.messenger-skins.net/images/smilies/msn_surprised.gif




dude...she was CRAZY!! :D :o

Feelin' just right, and it's a great thing there is a gym at my work so I won't stray off my exercise routine.

I am now resigned to the fact that I completely messed up an interview I had on Monday, which was to get a (very limited)  place on a Social Workers degree course.

After spending the whole day writing case studies/maths tests/group activities etc which all went fine, I fell at the last hurdle during the face to face interviews.  Oddly I just went all GaGa  ;D  and couldn't relay my answers back coherently due to nerves - believe me this opportunity meant soo much and I had put a lot of work into getting the interview in the first place, and was completely devastated leaving the campus.

I haven't had the rejection letter yet...but I just know it's coming.  :(

Anyways I've kicked myself - full force - up the arse,  and now I'm back to working on getting further decent grades and umm making a better impression next year   ;D ;D


The jibbering Idiot.
I'm sorry that you went gaga and I'd help out with additional bum kicks but I think you've beat yourself up good enough. Another door may open. Lets hope so.

I'm missing my childhood a lot tonight. That's something that always makes me sad when I think about it.


And damn the game of Doom that is causing Justin not to talk to me :-/

I'm missing my childhood a lot tonight. That's something that always makes me sad when I think about it.


And damn the game of Doom that is causing Justin not to talk to me :-/
I damn that game  >:( 

My dad has to start dialysis within the next few months. The doctor wants me, my brother and sister to come to dads next appointment so he can tell us what to expect. Anyone here have any info or experience with dialysis? I'd love to hear any input. I'm kinda worried.  :(


I did a quick google search for you and found this site which seems to cover all the basics.  Bear in mind its a UK site though so some of the info might not be relevant.

http://www.kidneypatientguide.org.uk/site/contents.php

I'm missing my childhood a lot tonight. That's something that always makes me sad when I think about it.


And damn the game of Doom that is causing Justin not to talk to me :-/


I really don't understand how you can play video games so much.. although my cousin just burned me Diablo... damn, what a game. I haven't played since I was in his house at North Carolina back about 4 years ago...I was there 2 months, and man oh man did that game pass the time.

What exactly do you miss about your childhood? The innocence?

I really don't understand how you can play video games so much.. although my cousin just burned me Diablo... damn, what a game. I haven't played since I was in his house at North Carolina back about 4 years ago...I was there 2 months, and man oh man did that game pass the time.

What exactly do you miss about your childhood? The innocence?



Yeah, I guess. I was thinking about how holidays were just.. more magical. Eh.

Yeah, I guess. I was thinking about how holidays were just.. more magical. Eh.


I think it's because time seems to pass more slowly as a child.. ever notice that? I used to remember back in 3rd grade, a day felt like what now feels like a week most of the time. Maybe it's just that we become more time-oriented as we age.. we have to worry about work schedules, appointments, even in our recreation (movie showtimes, etc.)

As a child, it's just more magical because it's such a long time between, maybe.. that's what I think. Also, we tend to believe more about the holidays, and as we age, it becomes just another day.

My dad has to start dialysis within the next few months. The doctor wants me, my brother and sister to come to dads next appointment so he can tell us what to expect. Anyone here have any info or experience with dialysis? I'd love to hear any input. I'm kinda worried.  :(



I am sorry to hear this. I hope everything goes ok.


As for me, I talked to my mother today. She is out of critical care (NOT ICU like we all thought) and is on the road to recovery. She has been walking a bit and should be able to start rehab in a few days.

I, too am on the road to recovery. The bug is still hanging on a bit but I'm improving. My voice isn't 100% yet. When I talk to my mother, she said that I sound human again-unlike the last time I talked to her.



Cat

My dad has to start dialysis within the next few months. The doctor wants me, my brother and sister to come to dads next appointment so he can tell us what to expect. Anyone here have any info or experience with dialysis? I'd love to hear any input. I'm kinda worried.  :(


I can't say I know anything about dialysis, Rhonda, but I will keep you and your dad in my thoughts and hope that all goes well.

I think it's because time seems to pass more slowly as a child.. ever notice that? I used to remember back in 3rd grade, a day felt like what now feels like a week most of the time. Maybe it's just that we become more time-oriented as we age.. we have to worry about work schedules, appointments, even in our recreation (movie showtimes, etc.)

As a child, it's just more magical because it's such a long time between, maybe.. that's what I think. Also, we tend to believe more about the holidays, and as we age, it becomes just another day.


That's true.  Lately I've found out how easily I can confuse the days.  There have been things that I think was a day or two ago, but it's actually been a week or longer.  The days run together more.

I'm feeling pretty good today.I most likely will be getting discharged from my program which I attend Mondays And Wednesdays so that's a good thing to look forward to. :)

Top O' The Afternoon To Ya, Howie! :)

Top O' The Afternoon To Ya, Howie! :)



Thanks Dude. O0

That's true.  Lately I've found out how easily I can confuse the days.  There have been things that I think was a day or two ago, but it's actually been a week or longer.  The days run together more.


Oh I find that all the time.

I'm often confusing days, it's rare for me to actually know what day it is. I tend to get up at roughly the same time every day, go to sleep at the same time every night and it all just blurs in to one.

I'd love to be able to help you, but dialysis is not something I'm too familiar with....I'll keep you in my thoughts, though :-\\

Thanks, I'm sure we'll find out more next week when we talk to the Doctor.


I did a quick google search for you and found this site which seems to cover all the basics.  Bear in mind its a UK site though so some of the info might not be relevant.

http://www.kidneypatientguide.org.uk/site/contents.php

Thanks, Karen. I checked out the site a little bit. It looks like a long process, 3 days a week for 4 hours each time. I hope he can sit still that long! He's pretty active for 75. Still rides a bike on the scenic bike path that goes through town.



I am sorry to hear this. I hope everything goes ok.


As for me, I talked to my mother today. She is out of critical care (NOT ICU like we all thought) and is on the road to recovery. She has been walking a bit and should be able to start rehab in a few days.

I, too am on the road to recovery. The bug is still hanging on a bit but I'm improving. My voice isn't 100% yet. When I talk to my mother, she said that I sound human again-unlike the last time I talked to her.



Cat

Thanks Cat. You're always there with a kind word for me. I appreciate it. I'm glad your mom is on the mend, and you too!  :)

Feeling okay, I suppose. I still can't get over the fact that one of my best mates at work will be leaving soon  :(

Today was great, even though my parents are really mad for no reason.

I was really stressed out today...I really wanted to send Vaughn on a one way trip to China. :-\\

Last night, tonight... .. both equally suck. I wish I knew what was wrong with me.

Last night, tonight... .. both equally suck. I wish I knew what was wrong with me.



you think too hard....that is your problem.

you think too hard....that is your problem.



I guess. But tonight I can't even gather a thought.. everything's just a mess.

I guess. But tonight I can't even gather a thought.. everything's just a mess.
For the past 6 years I've been asking one of my co-workers the same question everyday "How's it going"? and he always gives me the same answer; "I've had better days". I love that line because he sounds so cynical and depressed, yet is my very favorite person to talk to, (go figure).  I think I need to ask him a different question.
So here we are and it looks like I'm not the only one hanging out here on a Friday night.

"hey Beth (MD), How's it going"?

For the past 6 years I've been asking one of my co-workers the same question everyday "How's it going"? and he always gives me the same answer; "I've had better days". I love that line because he sounds so cynical and depressed, yet is my very favorite person to talk to, (go figure).  I think I need to ask him a different question.
So here we are and it looks like I'm not the only one hanging out here on a Friday night.

"hey Beth (MD), How's it going"?




I've.. ... had better days. :-\\

I've.. ... had better days. :-\\
I like it when you work with me. You're hired.  :) 

I guess. But tonight I can't even gather a thought.. everything's just a mess.



I get many days like that too....usually the only thing that cures me from that is falling asleep. :-\\

I get many days like that too....usually the only thing that cures me from that is falling asleep. :-\\
a good nights sleep can work wonders, "to be sure"  :)

Horrible, horrible night. I can't sleep.. woke up my mom and cried for an hour, or so... didn't help. I just want to feel better. Ugh.

Horrible, horrible night. I can't sleep.. woke up my mom and cried for an hour, or so... didn't help. I just want to feel better. Ugh.



Beth....what's wrong?? :-\\

Beth....what's wrong?? :-\\



I wish I knew.

I wish I knew.
it'll be ok, hang in there Beth. hopefully you'll feel better in the morning

I wish I knew.


Take it from someone who's been ALL OVER unfounded sadness... you can only ride it out. There's nothing to cure it or speed it up. Just get through, you'll be alright.

Sorry I wasn't here yesterday... our home computer was out of commission the entire day. We upgraded our operating system, but for some reason the Norton Antivirus software took forever to reinstall. >:(

Sorry I wasn't here yesterday... our home computer was out of commission the entire day. We upgraded our operating system, but for some reason the Norton Antivirus software took forever to reinstall. >:(


Antivirus Software always takes a long time.

Antivirus Software always takes a long time.

You're so right...

My mom was on the phone with the company; they told her what to do when the computer froze; they also said that the last phase of the installation was only supposed to take 45 minutes...it was stuck for two hours! :o What we really need to do is get a brand new computer; the one we have is 5 1/4 years old.

Sorry I wasn't here yesterday... our home computer was out of commission the entire day. We upgraded our operating system, but for some reason the Norton Antivirus software took forever to reinstall. >:(
Our Norton Antivirus took no time at all to install, there must had been something already there.

By the way, we/I have the new monitor now, flat screen so I more room for book and notes on the computer desk, and it works a treat.

Our Norton Antivirus took no time at all to install, there must had been something already there.

By the way, we/I have the new monitor now, flat screen so I more room for book and notes on the computer desk, and it works a treat.

Ours took forever, probably because our home computer has so little RAM available.

What we really need to do is get a brand new computer; the one we have is 5 1/4 years old.


Seriously.. ours is slow, and it's only TWO years old.

Get a good RAM.. that'll make it go faster.

Seriously.. ours is slow, and it's only TWO years old.

Get a good RAM.. that'll make it go faster.


Or.. add more RAM.  ;)

RAM stands for Random Access Memory.

Most computers generally have several RAM chips, blocks etc, whatever you wanna call 'em Andrew.

I feel playful.

I feel a stern moment coming!!  ;D

I feel a stern moment coming!!  ;D


What ever do you mean? ;)

I feel a stern moment coming!!   ;D
In what way?

Or.. add more RAM.  ;)

RAM stands for Random Access Memory.

I know that.


Most computers generally have several RAM chips, blocks etc, whatever you wanna call 'em Andrew.

And some of them have expansion slots for additional memory chips, blocks etc.

I know that.
And some of them have expansion slots for additional memory chips, blocks etc.


Yes, I was telling Andrew, so he knew for future reference.

But of course, one must be careful, as certain motherboards can only handle so much in the way of RAM.

Yes, I was telling Andrew, so he knew for future reference.

But of course, one must be careful, as certain motherboards can only handle so much in the way of RAM.




If you don't have the right processor... More than a certain amount of RAM won't do anything.

If you don't have the right processor... More than a certain amount of RAM won't do anything.


Yup.

I used to try and mess with all that crap.. then I figured out it's far easier to buy a new computer every couple of years  ;D

Yup.

I used to try and mess with all that crap.. then I figured out it's far easier to buy a new computer every couple of years  ;D

Which is most likely what we're gonna do later this year.

Which is most likely what we're gonna do later this year.


I'll be buying one, probably this summer.

I have a cool thousand earmarked for a new laptop.

having a good day...we took Vaughn to Chuck E. Cheese tonight...it was a fun time.

having a good day...we took Vaughn to Chuck E. Cheese tonight...it was a fun time.

I'm glad he had fun there! 8) I remember going to Chucke Cheese a few times a youngster myself.

Feeling good. Spring is just about here.

Here comes the sun. 8) ;D

Or.. add more RAM.  ;)

RAM stands for Random Access Memory.

Most computers generally have several RAM chips, blocks etc, whatever you wanna call 'em Andrew.


Well, yeah... but if his PC is THAT old, it's probably just better to upgrade.

I'm feeling pretty good today.I don't know if Robin is.She had an arguement with her Asperger's friends last night and I'm glad that I can try to talk to her whenever she feels like spilling her guts to me.I may not give the best advice but I can sure try to listen.We have to try to confide in each other.That's how relationships work sometimes. :)

Feeling good. Spring is just about here.

Here comes the sun. 8) ;D


After all that Rockport talk I decided to take a ride up today.  It's Sunday, it fits.  ;)

Feeling good. Spring is just about here.

Here comes the sun. 8) ;D

Yup... Vernal Equinox is tomorrow, I believe. 8)

I'm feeling pretty good today... :)

Yup... Vernal Equinox is tomorrow, I believe. 8)


Really? Already? Wow.

Spring's here already..

Yup... Vernal Equinox is tomorrow, I believe. 8)



It will be March 20, 2006, at precisely 1:26 P.M. EST (18:26 Universal Time)




Cat

Got a bit of a headache, but I enoyed my lie-in. Next Sunday I get another lie in, but after that it's back working the 6am shift  :P

Just got back from a decent day out... saw a movie, had dinner with the family, who are now watching me type, cause they're gay.

My headache has accordingly dispersed since I took a short nap a while ago. Checked this place earlier, seen it was dead so I went out for a bit.

Currently waiting for this Championship Manager 2006 download to finish... it's taking ages!  :P

Coming down with a slight headache too, and this was before I logged on today.

18 hours left until Spring! 8)

18 hours left until Spring! 8)



Hopefully, Mother Nature will pay attention to the calender.




Cat

18 hours left until Spring! 8)


So it takes place at 12 eh..

We'll see.

I expect a full change in the weather come mid-day.

So it takes place at 12 eh..

We'll see.

I expect a full change in the weather come mid-day.


Amazingly, today was sunny and hot today... clear, too.

Welcome change, although I don't care for sweating.

Amazingly, today was sunny and hot today... clear, too.

Welcome change, although I don't care for sweating.


Are you one of those people that wears jeans and sweatshirts no matter what?

I've worn shorts for about the past 6-7 days.

Are you one of those people that wears jeans and sweatshirts no matter what?

I've worn shorts for about the past 6-7 days.


I've known people who always wear long pants....

Are you one of those people that wears jeans and sweatshirts no matter what?

I've worn shorts for about the past 6-7 days.


I never wear sweatshirts... never. Too hot.

Usually T-shirts and shorts

I never wear sweatshirts... never. Too hot.

Usually T-shirts and shorts


I forgot you lived in California.. is it really that hot year-round?

I never wear sweatshirts... never. Too hot.

Usually T-shirts and shorts


Ah Ok, you just sweat a lot then, like me  ;D

I know people, who even in the middle of summer, will wear jeans and long sleeved tops..  :P

I forgot you lived in California.. is it really that hot year-round?



No

The past few months, it's been between thirty and forty degrees.

Feeling bored..

This place has just been downright crappy lately..

I feel good mentally, but physically is another story. Played 2 games softball yesterday, and got sore & stiff, then we had practice today with my other team and that was a serious workout, but came home for a hot shower and a (Alleve cocktail) and now I'm good from head to toe, inside and out. I haven't had the time to read or post or hang out on the board this weekend. But here I am for a little while.  ;)

use IcyHot

use IcyHot
if I had some, I would use some on my lower back. I need to pick some up. thanks for the advice.

if I had some, I would use some on my lower back. I need to pick some up. thanks for the advice.



actually there is this stuff that I bought at the chiropractic office I go to....it's called, "biofreeze"....it works great...almost immediately upon impact.  You can get a tube of it for around $10..and it is well worth it...most chiropractic offices carry it, but you can find it on Ebay as well.

It will be March 20, 2006, at precisely 1:26 P.M. EST (18:26 Universal Time)




Cat





Which is 10:26 AM in my time zone. 8) Less than two hours away now.

I forgot you lived in California.. is it really that hot year-round?

Not really. But a good part of the year it can be, depending on what part of the state you're in.

I'm annoyed.


I'm itchy.. which ties in well with your's.

actually there is this stuff that I bought at the chiropractic office I go to....it's called, "biofreeze"....it works great...almost immediately upon impact.  You can get a tube of it for around $10..and it is well worth it...most chiropractic offices carry it, but you can find it on Ebay as well.



thanks for the inside info on the biofreeze, I'm fine today, but I may look into gettin some

I had my faith in human kindness restored today.   Yesterday I lost my cashpoint/bank card and as Chris is away for a few days was pretty stuffed without any means of getting goods etc. Anyways as I'm a bit dopey I thought I'd wait a while beore I reported it as 'lost' and made sure I'd searched everywhere for it.
It didn't turn up so I rang the bank this am and 'lo and behold' some kind honest person had rang them yesterday and informed them they'd found it   :) :)  just wonderful...and lucky.

Got a bit of homework, and if I get it done, I go out socializing tonight! :D

I'd say I feel pretty good today.

I'm itchy, sore, tired and irritable.

Don't forget cranky.

I'm having a really good hair day.

But everyone here is getting to me.

I'm having a really good hair day.


Isn't that every day?


But everyone here is getting to me.


Isn't that every day?

Isn't that every day?

No.


Isn't that every day?

Yes.

No.
Yes.


Glad we cleared that up.
I just need my targets social security numbers and i'll remove them.

Glad we cleared that up.
I just need my targets social security numbers and i'll remove them.


Thank you.  You'll be receiving a transmission later.

And get me some mousse; I'm almost out.

Thank you.  You'll be receiving a transmission later.

And get me some mousse; I'm almost out.


.. Yes.

I'm even MORE annoyed now.  I left the dentist a message earlier today saying I needed to CHANGE an appointment for tomorrow and while I was out, got a message reminding me of the appointment tomorrow so I called back and left ANOTHER message about changing the appointment.....And, the person who was supposed to call me back by 10 this morning STILL hasn't called so when I called HER, she's not in the office >:( >:( >:(


awwww..I"m annoyed just reading that story.  It's always the way, issn't it?
sorry, babe

I decided I haven't been on enough recently, so I want to become part of these boards more!

I'm back!


And I'm wasting posts that could add on to DominEl's quest for being Badtz Maru.

I'm feeling pretty good today.But Yesterday,I wanted to go to IHOP with Robin for lunch or dinner and then she changed her mind cause she couldn't find the place so we wound up going to McDonalds once again.That girl loves to get her way sometimes.I don't know why I bite my tongue with certain people but I do. ::)

Good night. Went to the Jew skating night, studied, and I feel ready for tomorrow. Yay!

My head hurts  :)

My head hurts  :)
I think you have a headache.  :(
my head doesn't hurt  :)

I feel dizzy and need something to drink..then I should start work..I guess

I hate being sick but unable to miss school because of all these stupid tests.

My forehead has calmed down, all the skin is real scaley now.. it's probably gonna flake off.

My bottom lip is split almost in two.. I'm at a loss to explain how I did that.

I have been taking Ambien, maybe I went sleep boxing?

I was not in a good mood last night after getting home; that's because the train was delayed three times, so we were about an hour late getting home. First we had to wait for another train to go by, then another Amtrak, and then we had to wait for our signal to clear. Meanwhile, our little dog was home by herself, in a dark house. I think we should start putting the timer on our lights again.

I was not in a good mood last night after getting home; that's because the train was delayed three times, so we were about an hour late getting home. First we had to wait for another train to go by, then another Amtrak, and then we had to wait for our signal to clear. Meanwhile, our little dog was home by herself, in a dark house. I think we should start putting the timer on our lights again.


Dog's tend to not mind the dark Nally.

My dog prefers if I turn the lights off for her. I usually leave the TV on though..

Dog's tend to not mind the dark Nally.

My dog prefers if I turn the lights off for her. I usually leave the TV on though..


When I turn the lights off, my dog goes to sleep. They don't lhave the concept of the dark house being scary. I'ts just the house.

My forehead has calmed down, all the skin is real scaley now.. it's probably gonna flake off.

My bottom lip is split almost in two.. I'm at a loss to explain how I did that.

I have been taking Ambien, maybe I went sleep boxing?


You were sleep-trying to cop a feel and I belted you in the face.

Aye, I had a NASTY headache today.. I could hardly focus at all... not a good way to be taking a Math test. Still think I did well, though, unless I misread a number or something.

I have a lot to do, AND Piano, and I still have this headache. So no rest for Andrew.

Feeling okay after my nap earlier. It was such a nice day today that I decided to walk home from school for a change, unfortunately that walk drained what little energy I did have (less than 3 hours sleep), and I ended up pretty much collapsing on my bed when I got home

I'm a little tired and my day is just getting busy..(4:28PM)

Dog's tend to not mind the dark Nally.

My dog prefers if I turn the lights off for her. I usually leave the TV on though..

My mom leaves the TV on when she plans on working late. See, she sometimes leaves to go to the office around noon or so. My dad and I usually get home roughly around 6 PM, but due to last nights train delays, we didn't get home till almost 7. :-\\