LadyCrimson Posted May 19, 2018 Share Posted May 19, 2018 (edited) Sidenote: lately I'm starting to feel like I could be ready for shuffleboard cruises. eg, I've lost interest in almost everything else, outside of Ansel-ing my way through FFXV and using Ignis as my desktop wallpaper at all times. Used to devour books - don't care anymore, all seem the same. Used to devour films/TV - don't care anymore, all seem the same. Used to love photography - don't care and digital has made it less interesting (altho easier to do cool stuff) Games - same. Dance - same. Long drives, camping/hiking, etc. Same. I'm not social, I don't drink, I don't play sports, I don't care to knit or sew or make webpages or youtube blogs or become a culinary expert. Hubby sits in the garage tinkering with his printers or gardening in the yard. ...what do loners do when their loner activities no longer appeal? Edited May 19, 2018 by LadyCrimson “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...
213374U Posted May 19, 2018 Share Posted May 19, 2018 I guess it depends on what kind of food you eat and how much time you like to spend on preparing it. I was fortunate to grow up with Asian cooking (i.e. everything goes on rice), and so that makes it somewhat easier. I've always been a very light eater, though, and it's difficult to get enough calories in other meals when most "easy" calories are totally off-limits. Have to prepare all your own food all the time, and you have to shell out for a lot of things to get them gluten-free (such as any kind of noodles...and many things that don't naturally contain gluten are cross-contaminated due to wheat and barley being pretty much omnipresent in the American food industry). I was only recently diagnosed (...after a couple years of being sickly and unable to maintain a healthy weight - too skinny), and so I am admittedly still struggling to adjust. The easiest thing to fill up on are vegetables and fruits, but they (especially vegetables) just don't have great calorie density at the amount I would prefer to eat (like I said, I'm a light eater). (e): Oh, and it doesn't help that I never have much of an appetite to begin with. I'm shooting for like just 1300-1500 calories a day, and I'm finding that even that's rather difficult. Celiac disease is a bitch. I was on a gluten-free diet for a while because I suspected I might have that (mom's a sufferer) until tests came negative so I can sympathize. And being a lifelong undereater I know exactly how bothersome it is to constantly force yourself to eat more calories than you otherwise would. Shakes aren't a great choice for that unless they are the "mass gainer" sort, and those are overpriced garbage anyway. Maybe gluten-free ice cream. Bananas and peanut butter are awesome too. 2 - When he is best, he is a little worse than a man, and when he is worst, he is little better than a beast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skazz Posted May 19, 2018 Share Posted May 19, 2018 Sidenote: lately I'm starting to feel like I could be ready for shuffleboard cruises. eg, I've lost interest in almost everything else, outside of Ansel-ing my way through FFXV and using Ignis as my desktop wallpaper at all times. Used to devour books - don't care anymore, all seem the same. Used to devour films/TV - don't care anymore, all seem the same. Used to love photography - don't care and digital has made it less interesting (altho easier to do cool stuff) Games - same. Dance - same. Long drives, camping/hiking, etc. Same. I'm not social, I don't drink, I don't play sports, I don't care to knit or sew or make webpages or youtube blogs or become a culinary expert. Hubby sits in the garage tinkering with his printers or gardening in the yard. ...what do loners do when their loner activities no longer appeal? This to me sounds like depression. In my honest opinion, you should definitely see a professional about this - now matter how apathetic or skeptical you may feel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LadyCrimson Posted May 19, 2018 Share Posted May 19, 2018 (edited) ^ Nah, it's not like that. More like a longtime retiree thing. It's what happens to some of us when you've had almost nothing but free time for many many years. You burn out on hobbies after a while and don't know what to replace them with. Books I lost interest in years ago for example, thats not recent. Edited May 19, 2018 by LadyCrimson “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...
Lexx Posted May 19, 2018 Share Posted May 19, 2018 Instead of consuming, start creating. "only when you no-life you can exist forever, because what does not live cannot die." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LadyCrimson Posted May 19, 2018 Share Posted May 19, 2018 (edited) Instead of consuming, start creating. ....I'm still bored. ....I used to write and photography was creating. I don't write anymore either. I also tried volunteer work for a while, but that's too social for me to do often. It's just a phase I suppose. Hubby was stuck in a rut for a long time too, he just sat and watched TV (and gardened in spring), mostly. Then he started on the 3d printer stuff and seems reinvigorated. I just haven't found something new like that, yet. It's just irritating/annoying in the meantime. Edited May 19, 2018 by LadyCrimson 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...
Azdeus Posted May 19, 2018 Share Posted May 19, 2018 Celiac disease is a bitch. I was on a gluten-free diet for a while because I suspected I might have that (mom's a sufferer) until tests came negative so I can sympathize. And being a lifelong undereater I know exactly how bothersome it is to constantly force yourself to eat more calories than you otherwise would. Shakes aren't a great choice for that unless they are the "mass gainer" sort, and those are overpriced garbage anyway. Maybe gluten-free ice cream. Bananas and peanut butter are awesome too. Growing up with a sister that had celiac disease diagnosed from when she was a baby, I sometimes had to eat the same things as her. Dear god was it awful. Thankfully that wasn't really often, it would've been to expensive even with subsidies. Since I found out about my health problems I've had to be more aware of my diet, and that is really bothersome for me, I really don't care for reading up on what everything contains so that I can go get those things incorporated into my food. Only plus side is that I have an excuse to eat sweet potatoes! :D 1 Civilization, in fact, grows more and more maudlin and hysterical; especially under democracy it tends to degenerate into a mere combat of crazes; the whole aim of practical politics is to keep the populace alarmed (and hence clamorous to be led to safety) by menacing it with an endless series of hobgoblins, most of them imaginary. - H.L. Mencken Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hurlshort Posted May 19, 2018 Share Posted May 19, 2018 Yesterday I did a little tune up swim at the pool with my wetsuit, and I was even brave enough to use my watch (Garmin 735XT) which is supposed to track laps. It is supposed to be waterproof, but it also cost too much, so I've been overly protective with it. Afterwards I had some water in the ear and finally broke down and bought ear drops. They are basically vinegar and alcohol, and it worked perfectly. Strange how putting liquid into my ear is the only way to get it dry, but whatever works! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calax Posted May 19, 2018 Share Posted May 19, 2018 I keep getting water in my ear during my morning swim sessions. I hate wearing earplugs, so I need to find another solution other than just manically shaking my head up and down trying to get it to move. Old trick... Swim cap (He said 20 days late). Fighting through the Housing market. May be changing jobs to get more income soon. Otherwise Attempting to stay upright. 1 Victor of the 5 year fan fic competition! Kevin Butler will awesome your face off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guard Dog Posted May 19, 2018 Share Posted May 19, 2018 I got up early to beat the weather and get all the work done around here. It never rained and it got real hot quick. Sunny was, as always, either right behind me or in front of me. Until I was done looked around and she was gone. There were dog tracks leading down to the creek. I found here there just sitting neck deep in the cold water with a big dog smile on her face. It's her world, we're all just living in it. 3 "While it is true you learn with age, the down side is what you often learn is what a damn fool you were before" Thomas Sowell Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katphood Posted May 20, 2018 Share Posted May 20, 2018 Our dear government has done two important things in the past 3 weeks: -block every vpn server -block telegram No YouTube, no used game deals, no online purchases possible for my Xbone... Instagram on the other hand is 100% unblocked and I have to skip 30 soft porn pics of nude men and women until I can read a game news article, all from channels I have never subscribed to... Oh the irony!!! Einfach...bescheuert! There used to be a signature here, a really cool one...and now it's gone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skazz Posted May 20, 2018 Share Posted May 20, 2018 Our dear government has done two important things in the past 3 weeks: -block every vpn server -block telegram No YouTube, no used game deals, no online purchases possible for my Xbone... Instagram on the other hand is 100% unblocked and I have to skip 30 soft porn pics of nude men and women until I can read a game news article, all from channels I have never subscribed to... Oh the irony!!! Einfach...bescheuert! Where do you live? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Epaminondas Posted May 20, 2018 Share Posted May 20, 2018 (edited) Ha! I spared everyone my drunken ramblings. Last minute save! Edited May 20, 2018 by Epaminondas 3 χαίρετε Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katphood Posted May 20, 2018 Share Posted May 20, 2018 Our dear government has done two important things in the past 3 weeks: -block every vpn server -block telegram No YouTube, no used game deals, no online purchases possible for my Xbone... Instagram on the other hand is 100% unblocked and I have to skip 30 soft porn pics of nude men and women until I can read a game news article, all from channels I have never subscribed to... Oh the irony!!! Einfach...bescheuert! Where do you live? Iran/Tehran Where else?! There used to be a signature here, a really cool one...and now it's gone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lexx Posted May 20, 2018 Share Posted May 20, 2018 Maybe you should post some every-day-town-photos, to show the evil west that iranians don't live in caves or something. "only when you no-life you can exist forever, because what does not live cannot die." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guard Dog Posted May 20, 2018 Share Posted May 20, 2018 We don't think that. "While it is true you learn with age, the down side is what you often learn is what a damn fool you were before" Thomas Sowell Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blarghagh Posted May 20, 2018 Author Share Posted May 20, 2018 Ha! I spared everyone my drunken ramblings. Last minute save! I salute you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hurlshort Posted May 20, 2018 Share Posted May 20, 2018 We don't think that. That's right, they live in the palace from Aladdin. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katphood Posted May 20, 2018 Share Posted May 20, 2018 Maybe you should post some every-day-town-photos, to show the evil west that iranians don't live in caves or something. Technically, we humans are still cavemen. We live in artificial caves we call 'home'. There used to be a signature here, a really cool one...and now it's gone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guard Dog Posted May 20, 2018 Share Posted May 20, 2018 Hurlshot I believe that was in Baghdad. Unfortunately most Americans know exactly where that is now. For a change I wish that were otherwise. "While it is true you learn with age, the down side is what you often learn is what a damn fool you were before" Thomas Sowell Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hurlshort Posted May 20, 2018 Share Posted May 20, 2018 Ok, I finished my first triathlon. Open Water swimming is insane. All my training and preparation went out the window as I just tried to catch my breath. It was a mess. I managed to get in at 24 minutes, which for a 1200 meter swim puts me at 2:00 minutes every 100 meters. I guess it could have been worse. After my first couple hundred meters of panic, I was able to rotate between breast stroke and front crawl and get through it. I clearly need to do some ocean swims to prep more for the chaos. Pool swimming is just not anywhere near the same. My bike went alright. I finished 16 miles in 51 minutes and handled the hills decently enough. I passed more than I was passed. There was a humbling moment when some 60 year old guys blew by me, but they were riding fancy bikes and wearing aero helmets, so I'm not losing sleep over it. The run is where I hit my stride. I ran a 7:39 mile average for a 5 mile course, and I passed a lot of people. I was hanging behind a guy in my age group for the last couple miles, just waiting for the home stretch, and then I sprinted by at the end. That was satisfying. I finished in 1 hour and 57 minutes, and placed 16th out of 50 in my age group, and 82 out of 321 total. I am happy with my time, but I do think I can do better if I avoid nearly drowning on the swim next time. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Armanz Posted May 20, 2018 Share Posted May 20, 2018 I just drank a cocoa. Dank Memes for Dank Spores. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LadyCrimson Posted May 21, 2018 Share Posted May 21, 2018 For the first time in our entire together-lives, hubby and I ordered pizza two nights in a row. It was a lazy weekend. I also logged into GoG for the first time in many moons, and when I was told to type in my verification code that was being emailed to me, I nearly had a fit. I absolutely hate being forced to do that (Steam does this too) because I don't allow perm. cookies so they always think it's a "new machine" every single time. So annoying. But thankfully GoG let me disable it...unlike Steam. One day gaming forum software will do something similar and I'll disappear from the 'net. Yeah, I'm old and tech-cranky these days. Turning into my grandparents or something. 1 “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...
Skazz Posted May 21, 2018 Share Posted May 21, 2018 Ok, I finished my first triathlon. Open Water swimming is insane. All my training and preparation went out the window as I just tried to catch my breath. It was a mess. I managed to get in at 24 minutes, which for a 1200 meter swim puts me at 2:00 minutes every 100 meters. I guess it could have been worse. After my first couple hundred meters of panic, I was able to rotate between breast stroke and front crawl and get through it. I clearly need to do some ocean swims to prep more for the chaos. Pool swimming is just not anywhere near the same. My bike went alright. I finished 16 miles in 51 minutes and handled the hills decently enough. I passed more than I was passed. There was a humbling moment when some 60 year old guys blew by me, but they were riding fancy bikes and wearing aero helmets, so I'm not losing sleep over it. The run is where I hit my stride. I ran a 7:39 mile average for a 5 mile course, and I passed a lot of people. I was hanging behind a guy in my age group for the last couple miles, just waiting for the home stretch, and then I sprinted by at the end. That was satisfying. I finished in 1 hour and 57 minutes, and placed 16th out of 50 in my age group, and 82 out of 321 total. I am happy with my time, but I do think I can do better if I avoid nearly drowning on the swim next time. Jesus Christ, man. I'm getting tired just by reading the descriptions. Make no mistake, though: I admire your tenacity. This is one great endeavor. Good job! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hurlshort Posted May 21, 2018 Share Posted May 21, 2018 Thanks! My legs were super twitchy all night long. I've covered those distances in training, but I think the race just amps everything up. It's strange how the bodily fluctuates from feeling great from the exercise to miserable from all the lactic acid building up. Here is me getting passed on the boat ramp by an aggressive lady. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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