Raithe Posted January 6, 2014 Share Posted January 6, 2014 When you're actually in the middle of work, and it's a chore that you've mentally scheduled to be done at a later point in that day because you're, you know actually working... That's not stopping you procrastinating. It pretty much comes down to my father really not liking Christmas decorations and he wants to delay putting them out till the point he can say "well, there's no point in doing it now because we'll be taking them down tomorrow.". Once they go up, he's insistent on trying to get them all down. But he won't demand it. He'll just push and grouch in the background. Then when I've actually got them taken down and have a bunch of things to take care of, and I have the "I can finish packing them away in boxes and get them in the attic at this point in the day because I need to work on actual paying work during this point of the day..." Then he basically pulls that routine. He does it on a lot of stuff. If he decides that it must be taken care of this instant, he won't ask for it to be done now. He'll just start offering to help you do it when you plan to get it done. And keep asking if you need that help yet. And various other elements to just make it too much grief to do it when you actually plan to do it because you can't do any work. Then if you call him on it, it's that mix of "I'm just trying to help." followed by "There's no reason to raise your voice" when you're still talking in normal tones, before he basically stomps off to his room. Ah. The joys of family politics and relationships. "Cuius testiculos habeas, habeas cardia et cerebellum." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosbjerg Posted January 6, 2014 Author Share Posted January 6, 2014 How I've spend most of the new year. 2 Fortune favors the bald. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walsingham Posted January 6, 2014 Share Posted January 6, 2014 How I've spend most of the new year. BASTAARD PARROTS! 1 "It wasn't lies. It was just... bull****"." -Elwood Blues tarna's dead; processing... complete. Disappointed by Universe. RIP Hades/Sand/etc. Here's hoping your next alt has a harp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BruceVC Posted January 6, 2014 Share Posted January 6, 2014 How I've spend most of the new year. That's cute 1 "Abashed the devil stood and felt how awful goodness is and saw Virtue in her shape how lovely: and pined his loss” John Milton "We don't stop playing because we grow old; we grow old because we stop playing.” - George Bernard Shaw "What counts in life is not the mere fact that we have lived. It is what difference we have made to the lives of others that will determine the significance of the life we lead" - Nelson Mandela Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woldan Posted January 6, 2014 Share Posted January 6, 2014 (edited) Something strange happened when I was taking a nap today, when I was in the twilight zone that is between being awake and falling asleep I suddenly heard an extremely loud voice speaking unnaturally fast, so fast I couldn't understand a word. It also sounded like talking backwards. It sounded like the source of the voice was very close. It lasted only 4 seconds or so and then it was gone but it was enough to make me SO awake. I didn't have any radios, TV's or computers turned on at that time and I have only a hand full of neighbors relatively far away, so it must have been a dream. Still extremely intense and loud for a dream. On the other hand I often experience strange stuff when I'm falling asleep. Edited January 6, 2014 by Woldan 1 I gazed at the dead, and for one dark moment I saw a banquet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aluminiumtrioxid Posted January 6, 2014 Share Posted January 6, 2014 (edited) Something strange happened when I was taking a nap today, when I was in the twilight zone that is between being awake and falling asleep I suddenly heard an extremely loud voice speaking unnaturally fast, so fast I couldn't understand a word. It also sounded like talking backwards. It sounded like the source of the voice was very close. It lasted only 4 seconds or so and then it was gone but it was enough to make me SO awake. I didn't have any radios, TV's or computers turned on at that time and I have only a hand full of neighbors relatively far away, so it must have been a dream. Still extremely intense and loud for a dream. On the other hand I often experience strange stuff when I'm falling asleep. It's pretty natural to hallucinate stuff while you're half asleep, I wouldn't worry about it. Edit: yupp, looked it up, hypnagogic and hypnopompic hallucinations are present in about 37 and 12,5 percent of the population, respectively, and while they may be more prevalent in people with narcolepsia, they're nothing to worry about in itself. If it's any reassurance, I also have them occasionally. Edited January 6, 2014 by aluminiumtrioxid 2 "Lulz is not the highest aspiration of art and mankind, no matter what the Encyclopedia Dramatica says." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melkathi Posted January 6, 2014 Share Posted January 6, 2014 How I've spend most of the new year. You grew breasts and used them to cuddle with a parrot? 3 Unobtrusively informing you about my new ebook (which you should feel free to read and shower with praise). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BruceVC Posted January 6, 2014 Share Posted January 6, 2014 Something strange happened when I was taking a nap today, when I was in the twilight zone that is between being awake and falling asleep I suddenly heard an extremely loud voice speaking unnaturally fast, so fast I couldn't understand a word. It also sounded like talking backwards. It sounded like the source of the voice was very close. It lasted only 4 seconds or so and then it was gone but it was enough to make me SO awake. I didn't have any radios, TV's or computers turned on at that time and I have only a hand full of neighbors relatively far away, so it must have been a dream. Still extremely intense and loud for a dream. On the other hand I often experience strange stuff when I'm falling asleep. It's pretty natural to hallucinate stuff while you're half asleep, I wouldn't worry about it. Edit: yupp, looked it up, hypnagogic and hypnopompic hallucinations are present in about 37 and 12,5 percent of the population, respectively, and while they may be more prevalent in people with narcolepsia, they're nothing to worry about in itself. If it's any reassurance, I also have them occasionally. Informative response, nice one "Abashed the devil stood and felt how awful goodness is and saw Virtue in her shape how lovely: and pined his loss” John Milton "We don't stop playing because we grow old; we grow old because we stop playing.” - George Bernard Shaw "What counts in life is not the mere fact that we have lived. It is what difference we have made to the lives of others that will determine the significance of the life we lead" - Nelson Mandela Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gfted1 Posted January 6, 2014 Share Posted January 6, 2014 @Raithe: Why doesn't he just do it himself? I cant remember, is he bedridden too? "I'm your biggest fan, Ill follow you until you love me, Papa" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aluminiumtrioxid Posted January 6, 2014 Share Posted January 6, 2014 Informative response, nice one A benefit of still having to spend my time sitting in a library, studying for physiology finals is access to psychiatry textbooks. "Lulz is not the highest aspiration of art and mankind, no matter what the Encyclopedia Dramatica says." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShadySands Posted January 6, 2014 Share Posted January 6, 2014 Just trying to survive The Day After Tomorrow-like weather we are having Free games updated 3/4/21 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raithe Posted January 6, 2014 Share Posted January 6, 2014 @Raithe: Why doesn't he just do it himself? I cant remember, is he bedridden too? Nope. It's because he doesn't do Christmas decorations. But there's still the standard of: "Can I have your help with something?" "Sure, right now or is it something later?" "Oh later. Let me know when you've finished whatever it is you're working on now." Which you would expect to mean let him know when you've finished what you're doing and can go help him, yes? No. What it means is that from that point on he's going to come by and poke at you every couple of minutes, not saying "I need help now" but that constant poke of "Are you done? Are you ready?" which interrupts your current task, and leaves you either having to spend twice as long on it because of the bloody interruptions or just dropping everything and helping him right that instant. Once again, if you call him on it, it turns into a wide-eyed "No, I was waiting for you to let me know when you could help" followed by "There's no need to raise your voice" and the stomp off. "Cuius testiculos habeas, habeas cardia et cerebellum." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woldan Posted January 6, 2014 Share Posted January 6, 2014 Informative response, nice one A benefit of still having to spend my time sitting in a library, studying for physiology finals is access to psychiatry textbooks. True, but this was kind of wild even for my standards. I gazed at the dead, and for one dark moment I saw a banquet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BruceVC Posted January 6, 2014 Share Posted January 6, 2014 Just trying to survive The Day After Tomorrow-like weather we are having Smoke some recreational weed Shady, that should make you feel better Oh and well done for both Colorado and Washington state for making the progressive and important step of legalizing the usage of Marijuana in small amounts. "Abashed the devil stood and felt how awful goodness is and saw Virtue in her shape how lovely: and pined his loss” John Milton "We don't stop playing because we grow old; we grow old because we stop playing.” - George Bernard Shaw "What counts in life is not the mere fact that we have lived. It is what difference we have made to the lives of others that will determine the significance of the life we lead" - Nelson Mandela Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gfted1 Posted January 6, 2014 Share Posted January 6, 2014 Just trying to survive The Day After Tomorrow-like weather we are having Its currently -13F (-42F with the wind chill) in the Chicaogoland area but at least there isn't any snow today. My wife won a trip to Vegas from her company and we leave next Sunday for four days. Shes never been there before and shes super excited to see the sights. 2 "I'm your biggest fan, Ill follow you until you love me, Papa" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BruceVC Posted January 6, 2014 Share Posted January 6, 2014 Just trying to survive The Day After Tomorrow-like weather we are having Its currently -13F (-42F with the wind chill) in the Chicaogoland area but at least there isn't any snow today. My wife won a trip to Vegas from her company and we leave next Sunday for four days. Shes never been there before and shes super excited to see the sights. Vegas is amazing, I'm very envious. You going to have an awesome time "Abashed the devil stood and felt how awful goodness is and saw Virtue in her shape how lovely: and pined his loss” John Milton "We don't stop playing because we grow old; we grow old because we stop playing.” - George Bernard Shaw "What counts in life is not the mere fact that we have lived. It is what difference we have made to the lives of others that will determine the significance of the life we lead" - Nelson Mandela Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walsingham Posted January 6, 2014 Share Posted January 6, 2014 Concept: the showgirlympics. "It wasn't lies. It was just... bull****"." -Elwood Blues tarna's dead; processing... complete. Disappointed by Universe. RIP Hades/Sand/etc. Here's hoping your next alt has a harp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raithe Posted January 6, 2014 Share Posted January 6, 2014 "What happens in Vegas.. stays in Vegas. Well, at least until everyone started bringing smartphones...." "Cuius testiculos habeas, habeas cardia et cerebellum." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hurlshort Posted January 6, 2014 Share Posted January 6, 2014 (edited) I go to Vegas to eat. edit: That came out wrong. I go to Vegas to have amazing dinners at their top rated restaurants. Edited January 6, 2014 by Hurlshot 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BruceVC Posted January 6, 2014 Share Posted January 6, 2014 I go to Vegas to eat. edit: That came out wrong. I go to Vegas to have amazing dinners at their top rated restaurants. I hear you, I hear you. I assume you eat well when you go on your team "sports tours" to Vegas "Abashed the devil stood and felt how awful goodness is and saw Virtue in her shape how lovely: and pined his loss” John Milton "We don't stop playing because we grow old; we grow old because we stop playing.” - George Bernard Shaw "What counts in life is not the mere fact that we have lived. It is what difference we have made to the lives of others that will determine the significance of the life we lead" - Nelson Mandela Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShadySands Posted January 6, 2014 Share Posted January 6, 2014 I can't wait for my Vegas trip in a little less than 3 weeks I've already started booking restaurants Free games updated 3/4/21 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PK htiw klaw eriF Posted January 6, 2014 Share Posted January 6, 2014 Today I bundled up because it got very cold. I wish summer would get here so I can enjoy humid 100F/37C+ weather. "Akiva Goldsman and Alex Kurtzman run the 21st century version of MK ULTRA." - majestic "you're a damned filthy lying robot and you deserve to die and burn in hell." - Bartimaeus "Without individual thinking you can't notice the plot holes." - InsaneCommander "Just feed off the suffering of gamers." - Malcador "You are calling my taste crap." -Hurlshort "thankfully it seems like the creators like Hungary less this time around." - Sarex "Don't forget the wakame, dumbass" -Keyrock "Are you trolling or just being inadvertently nonsensical?' -Pidesco "we have already been forced to admit you are at least human" - uuuhhii "I refuse to buy from non-woke businesses" - HoonDing "feral camels are now considered a pest" - Gorth "Melkathi is known to be an overly critical grumpy person" - Melkathi "Oddly enough Sanderson was a lot more direct despite being a Mormon" - Zoraptor "I found it greatly disturbing to scroll through my cartoon's halfing selection of genitalias." - Wormerine "Am I phrasing in the most negative light for them? Yes, but it's not untrue." - ShadySands Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woldan Posted January 6, 2014 Share Posted January 6, 2014 Exercise works like wonders to combat the coldness, if you feel like freezing lift weights for 45 minutes and you'll feel comfortably warm again for the next 2 hours easily. To bundle up is not a solution. I gazed at the dead, and for one dark moment I saw a banquet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LadyCrimson Posted January 7, 2014 Share Posted January 7, 2014 To bundle up is not a solution. While I agree that physical exertion is the fastest way to feel warmer for a while, I'd disagree that bundling up is not also a solution. Once bundled, I stay warm as long as I'm still bundled, without having to get up and do 1000 jumping jacks again. Bundling up in a soft, warm blanket also has the benefit of giving one that super-cozy, happy, snuggly, warm fuzzies feeling, which pumping iron/exercise has yet to ever give me. 2 “Things are as they are. Looking out into the universe at night, we make no comparisons between right and wrong stars, nor between well and badly arranged constellations.” – Alan Watts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malcador Posted January 7, 2014 Share Posted January 7, 2014 (edited) Exercise works like wonders to combat the coldness, if you feel like freezing lift weights for 45 minutes and you'll feel comfortably warm again for the next 2 hours easily. To bundle up is not a solution. Yeah, that's not really practical though. And I imagine -13 C weather will steal any amount off heat of me pretty damn quickly if I'm not dressed well. Edited January 7, 2014 by Malcador Why has elegance found so little following? Elegance has the disadvantage that hard work is needed to achieve it and a good education to appreciate it. - Edsger Wybe Dijkstra Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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