Topic: Blog Thread 4; Live Free or Blog Hard - 'cos we all like blogging (Read 573393 times)

ankhtahr · « **Reply #3500 on:** 21 May 2014, 15:55 »

Pilsner Urquell? Wut?

Also I read the one pack as "Trümmer Pils" / "wreckage/debris Pils"…

Do you have Flensburger Pilsener anywhere?

Patrick · « **Reply #3501 on:** 21 May 2014, 16:31 »

Urquell's a worldwide-distributed Pilsener, I used to drink it in both Luxembourg and Albania too! Don't be so surprised.

Trumer is an old Austrian brand that was bought out by a company in Berkeley, and they still brew in both the original brewery and the 2nd one that they built in Berkeley. We don't carry Flensburger at my store, I'm afraid, I've never heard of it.

ankhtahr · « **Reply #3502 on:** 21 May 2014, 16:58 »

Too bad, Flens (especially in the Dunkel variant) is my favourite beer. But it tastes pretty bitter, so some people might not like it. I visited the brewery once, as my Grandparents live in Flensburg.

Papersatan · « **Reply #3503 on:** 21 May 2014, 18:53 »

I found this book in the library last week, and it is blowing my mind.

One of my favorite things about libraries is that, since the books are organized by topic, if you find one book through a catalog search, there are often interesting books near it on the shelf. I think some of the best things I read were things I found accidentally in the stacks. So last week I was looking for a book about the creation of self-identity for a paper I want to write and near it on the shelf I find this 6 volume work on "Language and Power" If you know shit about me and my interests, that is a title written for me.

So this book is like, a numbered treatise outlining the relationship between language and everything (namely reality, truth and power) from a fabulously post-modern perspective. It's no secret that I am a post-modernist, though my formal education on the subject has been limited. Post-modernism *feels* true (ha!) to me; every encounter with a one of the concepts in a class is usually framed as something difficult, and every time it just clicked like, "oh, yeah, of course there is no Truth." but i've never been able to adequately explain how I see the concepts working, and most texts on the subject are dense to say the least.

This work is dense, for sure, but the numbered topic style has been easy to follow. I'm on number 35 of 202 in the first book, and it has been a good mix of things which I feel like I have been trying to explain for years and things that I have to re-read 12 times to make sure I understand his argument.

Like, when I read this:

I was like yes! I have tried to explain this so many times, and I can't articulate what I mean, and I never feel like I connect with anyone about it.

And there is a part which describes the way that "Shared meanings are always... only part of what could be said, of what is sayable, of what is said. The ones one shares with others are taken as true; the others are not" and I know I tried to explain this idea here once through many thousands of words and convinced no one.

Anyways, I don't expect anyone to care much because I've never really found anyone who gets as excited about the meaning/reality building powers of language, even in my academic circles, but I'm loving this book and I wanted to share.

Patrick · « **Reply #3504 on:** 22 May 2014, 03:40 »

Quote from: ankhtahr on 21 May 2014, 16:58

Too bad, Flens (especially in the Dunkel variant) is my favourite beer. But it tastes pretty bitter, so some people might not like it. I visited the brewery once, as my Grandparents live in Flensburg.

dogg, I regularly drink Simtra by Knee Deep Brewing. shit's a heavyweight in every sense of the word. 131 IBUs and 11.25% alcohol by volume. bitter? come at me bro

Thrillho · « **Reply #3505 on:** 22 May 2014, 07:11 »

I had to shout at some students today. It was unpleasant but I got a weird adrenaline buzz out of it.

Masterpiece · « **Reply #3506 on:** 22 May 2014, 08:48 »

My professor pronounced "height" correctly today! He used to pronounce it like one would pronounce it "weight".

I am happy for this.

LTK · « **Reply #3507 on:** 22 May 2014, 10:41 »

Was that annoying enough to make you height him?

Barmymoo · « **Reply #3508 on:** 22 May 2014, 10:52 »

I bet you couldn't weight to make that joke.

Masterpiece · « **Reply #3509 on:** 22 May 2014, 10:56 »

LTK · « **Reply #3510 on:** 22 May 2014, 11:54 »

Quote from: Barmymoo on 22 May 2014, 10:52

I bet you couldn't weight to make that joke.

I figured if I didn't say it, someone else meight.

Thrillho · « **Reply #3511 on:** 22 May 2014, 12:20 »

Maybe this should go in the relationship thread but I feel like this is an easier way of telling everyone, but my girlfriend just dumped me, it was my fault and yes I'm fucking distraught and don't want to talk about it. But I plan on getting blackout drunk this weekend. A lot.

Barmymoo · « **Reply #3512 on:** 22 May 2014, 12:27 »

Huge hugs, I'm really sorry. Be kind to yourself and let us know if you need anything, like photos of rabbits eating watermelon or something to punch.

Thrillho · « **Reply #3513 on:** 22 May 2014, 12:42 »

If I'm punching anything it'll be a wall or myself.

Photos of anything hilarious would be good though. Not sure if a rabbit eating watermelon would fit that criteria.

Thankyou, May.

Loki · « **Reply #3514 on:** 22 May 2014, 12:52 »

Sorry to hear that, Gaz.

Barmymoo · « **Reply #3515 on:** 22 May 2014, 12:54 »

Not a valid youtube URL
OK so it's not a bunny but it's both adorable and kind of ridiculous.

Thrillho · « **Reply #3516 on:** 22 May 2014, 13:43 »

Oh my fucking god it was a false alarm... I was convinced she was done with me, and knowing her I didn't think she would change her mind, but she has. I'm just going to have to earn her trust back (because her reasoning for ending it was sound).

Thankyou so much guys, you are like a second family to me, I'm sorry if this seems melodramatic. I hope it doesn't because I've been in will she/won't she dump me relationships before and this is not one of those. We've never had a crisis like this, so I am sorry for worrying anyone.

You are all great.

Including you, May. That video was both of those adjectives.

Loki · « **Reply #3517 on:** 22 May 2014, 13:59 »

ankhtahr · « **Reply #3518 on:** 22 May 2014, 14:01 »

Oh my god, wow, that's great news!

And don't think you have bothered us with this. We're here for you.

Barmymoo · « **Reply #3519 on:** 22 May 2014, 14:54 »

The fact that she calmed down and decided to try again is a good sign, and the fact that you've recognised a problem and want to work on it is another good sign. It means you're cutting each other some slack, and also prepared to work at a relationship. I'm really glad for you

Patrick · « **Reply #3520 on:** 22 May 2014, 16:24 »

unavoidable comment regarding makeup sex goes here

Masterpiece · « **Reply #3521 on:** 22 May 2014, 16:28 »

Jeez. I know I'm not the best listener, but if you want to talk, I'm on WhatsApp, Gareth.

Metope · « **Reply #3522 on:** 23 May 2014, 05:56 »

Everything is ruined. We were 4 and a half hours away from hand-in, everyone's work was in the building and then the building caught fire. I have no idea what to do now. There are flames out the windows and black smoke everywhere. Fuck fuck fuck fuck!

The good thing is no one is hurt. But wow, all of everyone's work must be, if not from the flames themselves, from the smoke or the sprinklers.

Barmymoo · « **Reply #3523 on:** 23 May 2014, 06:01 »

Fuck, are you serious? I'm so sorry, that is completely shit. How much information do you have yet? Is the building still burning?

~~GarandMarine~~ · « **Reply #3524 on:** 23 May 2014, 06:04 »

Holy crap. I don't even know how to respond to that. Both Metope's art being burned, smoked or soaked or May actually swearing.

Papersatan · « **Reply #3525 on:** 23 May 2014, 06:05 »

!!!!!!!!

Metope · « **Reply #3526 on:** 23 May 2014, 06:07 »

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-glasgow-west-27541883

Pretty sure everything is gone. Even the beautiful building, these pictures are horrendous.

We probably won't get any info for a while, we were just told to go home. But the windows are blown out, and everything inside is wooden (and soaked in turpentine from 100+ years of being an art school), so...

Barmymoo · « **Reply #3527 on:** 23 May 2014, 06:14 »

Kris, I am so sorry. It must be so devastating, the timing couldn't possibly be worse.

Masterpiece · « **Reply #3528 on:** 23 May 2014, 06:17 »

oh no...

Can't find words, this must have been devastating, hope you're okay Kris.

ev4n · « **Reply #3529 on:** 23 May 2014, 06:28 »

I think this is the most awful think I've heard all year. I am so sorry metope.

If there's anything the internet can do to help, or just to make you smile, we have cat pictures.

lepetitfromage · « **Reply #3530 on:** 23 May 2014, 06:45 »

Oh my god Kris, I am so, so sorry. I lost a lot of my art when my parent's house flooded and knowing that something is gone that you've put your heart and soul into is just gut wrenching. I definitely feel for you right now. *hug*

If there is anything we can do to lessen the blow, please don't hesitate to ask.

jwhouk · « **Reply #3531 on:** 23 May 2014, 07:14 »

Oh, wow.

I am so sorry to hear this Metope. Gah.

I can only imagine the pain from this. I've only known one thing like this in my life - and it was when I was too young to know anything about it.

Hugs to you - it is going to be all right.

Welu · « **Reply #3532 on:** 23 May 2014, 08:01 »

I'm so sorry, Meotope. *hugs*

ankhtahr · « **Reply #3533 on:** 23 May 2014, 08:42 »

I sincerely don't know what to say. This is horrible. The loss of your work, the damage to the building. I'm terribly sorry.

Metope · « **Reply #3534 on:** 23 May 2014, 09:40 »

Thanks guys, it means a lot to have people care! I'm with everyone else affected at the pub, we're all getting drunk. At least one side of the building is completely ruined, last time I stepped outside the smoke seemed to have calmed down, so we'll see what happens with the rest. The side that is ruined contains the heritage Mackintosh library with countless irreplaceable books and original Mackintosh furniture, and as far as I can tell that whole room in in ruins. The windows are blasted and there is water running out of them. I'm more sad about the building than my work really, this whole thing is just surreal.

Barmymoo · « **Reply #3535 on:** 23 May 2014, 09:45 »

It's appalling, I'm finding it hard to believe.

Pilchard123 · « **Reply #3536 on:** 23 May 2014, 11:21 »

I can't really say much more than that you may consider my hugs added to the pile.

EDIT @ 20:00 UK: You may have just been on the Classic FM news.

Metope · « **Reply #3537 on:** 23 May 2014, 13:10 »

Thanks guys. To top it all off, my bag was stolen at the pub. Passport, wallet, laptop.... All gone. This is literally the worst day of my life.

Loki · « **Reply #3538 on:** 23 May 2014, 13:21 »

Ouch. I'm sorry to hear all of that

~~GarandMarine~~ · « **Reply #3539 on:** 23 May 2014, 13:23 »

Holy fuck...

Masterpiece · « **Reply #3540 on:** 23 May 2014, 13:28 »

Wow.

Metope · « **Reply #3541 on:** 23 May 2014, 13:50 »

Yeah, we all gathered at the local pub and we all put our stuff down in a pile, there were a couple people there not from the art school, but we didn't think any of it. The huge pile of bags was big and I was standing right next to it most of the time. And then I bent down to get something out of it and it was just gone. I filed a report and all the stuff you have to do, but I'm counting on everything to be lost forever. I can't believe this day, I just want to go home.

Loki · « **Reply #3542 on:** 23 May 2014, 13:52 »

Maybe you should

If you can, consider having someone you trust walk you home for emotional support.

Pilchard123 · « **Reply #3543 on:** 23 May 2014, 14:14 »

I don't seem able to do helpful-type words without a terrible feeling that they'll come off as insincere, but were I able to, I'd be writing some. I hope things get better.

Metope · « **Reply #3544 on:** 23 May 2014, 14:45 »

Oh I am in my flat, I meant home to Norway. But my passport was in my bag...

pwhodges · « **Reply #3545 on:** 23 May 2014, 15:04 »

The latest BBC News report says:

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The fire service said more than 90% of the structure was viable and they had protected up to 70% of the contents.

Crossed fingers! As for your bag - that just takes the cake... but there are assholes everywhere, it seems.

Thrillho · « **Reply #3546 on:** 23 May 2014, 16:17 »

I can't add anything that isn't just a platitude. As a songwriter I can reproduce my material whenever I wish. I can't imagine what it would be like if something I loved and worked on suddenly just didn't exist any more, never mind the rest of the shit sandwich that your day became.

Metope · « **Reply #3547 on:** 23 May 2014, 17:10 »

Thanks guys. It's weird being in a situation where there's nothing you can do but wait, and not know anything about what's happening. I've done everything I could regarding my bag, cancelled my cards and filed a police report and given the pub manager my details. As for the school, I don't even want to think about it. My work isn't even that important compared to the building itself. I can always make new stuff. I talked to my tutor and he said his office is full of rare Japanese prints, old books and a painting by a friend who has since passed away. All of my stuff is replaceable really, even if I make new stuff or buy new stuff. My dad has already told me he'll give me the money to replace everything I lost of value, so that's a huge comfort. But yeah, it's so weird to not know anything or be able to do anything.

~~GarandMarine~~ · « **Reply #3548 on:** 23 May 2014, 18:01 »

That thief has got to be literally the shittiest human being on earth though.

I kinda understand where Gareth's coming from on the thought of stuff being gone, when my building was on fire last month, the first thing I did besides grab my hard drives was to grab some favorite miniatures I painted. They really aren't that valuable in the grand scheme of things, and I can always paint them again, my total collection is easily worth several thousand US... but the stuff I really put my heart and soul into? I can't reproduce that... I can make new stuff though... the loss of such a grand structure and the library, all those poor books! Not to mention rare pieces of art, truly irreplaceable items... the value in your tutor's office alone personal and cultural...

It's the type of thing that makes you take a good hard sit because there really is no way to fully process it all

BeoPuppy · « **Reply #3549 on:** 24 May 2014, 07:10 »

Sorry to hear about your loss and the cultural loss, as well. I hope somehow that it doesn't turn out as bad as it seems right now.

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