Topic: Re: Whatever, Let's Have A Goddamn Blog Thread, But Try And Keep It Reasonable, pt B (Read 73531 times)

tania · « **Reply #750 on:** 27 Dec 2008, 18:14 »

okay, i get the persistence thing, but how's this: a few years ago i went to a show with my friend sara and while outside smoking, a guy came up to her and started really aggressively hitting on her. at the time she had a boyfriend and told him this, but he wouldn't leave her alone and i guess she kind of felt sorry for him so instead of giving him a fake contact or telling him to screw off, she gave him her real email and cell phone number, i guess hoping they could one day be friends or something. the next day she recieves an email attachment from him, a zip file. when she opens it up, it ends up being about 300-400 photos of himself, maybe half of which are mercilessly closeup shots of his penis.

we've been struggling with this one for years and still don't understand exactly what could have been going through his mind. i want to meet the person who told him, "listen, girls you've just met LOVE it when you send them photos of your dick." was he trying to impress her? was it actually just an accident? was it a threat to keep sending more photos of his penis if she didn't go on a date with him? i am curious to see what people can make of this situation because i just do not know.

Alex C · « **Reply #751 on:** 27 Dec 2008, 18:23 »

He could just be a plain ol' exhibitionist, you know. It's not like the stereotypical trenchcoat flasher is out with a cellphone yelling "Call me!" as the random passerbys akwardly shuffle away.

tania · « **Reply #752 on:** 27 Dec 2008, 18:31 »

hey look i have some pretty weird fetishes too, i'm cool with that. i also know when and how to tell people about them. in response to "i have a boyfriend and we're pretty in love" is not one of those times.
there were photos of his balls from every possible angle. i do not know what happened that day.

Alex C · « **Reply #753 on:** 27 Dec 2008, 18:36 »

Tommy, I'm pretty sure his audience got the idea of what it was all about. After all, it was pointed right at them.

tania · « **Reply #754 on:** 27 Dec 2008, 18:42 »

oh jeez was it ever

Emaline · « **Reply #755 on:** 27 Dec 2008, 20:35 »

Tania, that guy sounds awesoooommmeeee!!!! I mean, "I want to meet this guy and ask him why he thought it was a good idea, and man, I bet he is batshit insane, I hope dude never finds me attactive" kind of awesome.

Also, I got a roommate! He is awesome and has facial tattoos! He moves in Monday! Which do you think he'd prefer I baked for him, cookies or brownies?

Alex C · « **Reply #756 on:** 27 Dec 2008, 22:18 »

A human ear.

I don't care if it's almost 2009, I like Mike Tyson jokes, dammit.

RedLion · « **Reply #757 on:** 27 Dec 2008, 22:52 »

And now you can make Mike Tyson fat jokes too!!

Gilead · « **Reply #758 on:** 27 Dec 2008, 22:57 »

I found my favourite graphic novel ever for 10 dollars today, I bought two copies, one to replace my lost one and one to lend out. Also, I spent way too much money on vinyl and fantastic melbourne beer.

Dazed · « **Reply #759 on:** 27 Dec 2008, 23:49 »

Hi blog thread

Speaking of graphic novels, I spent several hours (like, 6-8) on annual gift day reading Fables volumes 3-11. My binge reading problem has gotten OUT OF CONTROL AND I NEED HELP. They were good though, looking forward to whenever they release volume 12.

nobo · « **Reply #760 on:** 27 Dec 2008, 23:55 »

today i met up with my BFF Andrew, and hanging out with him made me miss living in chicago so much more. i'm setting feb 2010 as a goal for when i move back

Gilead · « **Reply #761 on:** 28 Dec 2008, 00:00 »

Quote from: Dazed on 27 Dec 2008, 23:49

Hi blog thread

Speaking of graphic novels, I spent several hours (like, 6-8) on annual gift day reading Fables volumes 3-11. My binge reading problem has gotten OUT OF CONTROL AND I NEED HELP. They were good though, looking forward to whenever they release volume 12.

It is okay to binge on fables because it is awesome.

Krina · « **Reply #762 on:** 28 Dec 2008, 11:40 »

My Mum had an accident, but she is in hospital and taken care of, so I'm worrying about my cat instead. He has hardly eaten in two days, he's very meek and he hasn't even bitten anyone! He just lies in my room all day and doesn't move a limb. Those are all bad signs, especially the not-biting-people thing. I wonder if I should take the cat to the vet tomorrow. Seriously, this cat goes to the doctor way more often than I do.

Eris · « **Reply #763 on:** 28 Dec 2008, 18:17 »

I had another forums dream last night. Therre were a heap of people at the beach, and it was like a school trip, because est was the 'teacher' figure. At one point elcap was talking to him, then we got told that we had to get on some boats to go see a capoeira thingy (performance, maybe?) and people were complaining because no one else was interested in capoeira. Then one of the boats sank and there was something to do with a bus and I left my towel in there and had to go back and get it.

Emaline · « **Reply #764 on:** 28 Dec 2008, 18:24 »

Did anyone ever read the short story Eaters and Feeders(...I think that's what it is called) by Neil Gaiman? In that story, there is an old woman who stays alive(and young), but eating living things. Not like "this hamburger was once alive" living things, but "this is my pet Whiskers" sort of living thing.

Anyway, she eats this cat, or partially eats it. She starts at the tail, and works her way up. Her housemate discovers the cat, yowling, half alive, half eaten, and is astounded by the sight. To put the cat out of its misery the housemate stomps its head, and the cat of course dies. The old lady is flabbergasted when she discovers this, and is all up in arms, and demands the housemate come up with a solution to her problem(of growing old, and death). Its a rather good story. Buy Fragile Things, people.

Also, Krina, check to make sure no old ladies are eating your cat for youth.

In other news: tomorrow roommate moves in, and party! Yay!

jodizzle · « **Reply #765 on:** 28 Dec 2008, 18:38 »

So one of the Korean dudes who lives with ROb and I gave me a little letter last night. hIt was the cutest thing. But the point is he wants me to teach him English. I am happy enough to do that for sure, but I have no idea HOW to do this. I am really bad at teaching things. Heeelllp so I am not a bad person!

Emaline · « **Reply #766 on:** 29 Dec 2008, 01:23 »

That's what happens when you have unprotected sex. Get tested, Tommy, gosh. And then I guess you could always put it up for adoption or get an abortion.

Tom · « **Reply #767 on:** 29 Dec 2008, 01:28 »

Actually the whole "I'm late for a very important date"-thing happened only in Disney, White Rabbit only said something like "Oh dear! Oh dear! I shall be late!"

evernew · « **Reply #768 on:** 29 Dec 2008, 05:38 »

I am back from my world trip prematurely because I broke my collarbone and cannot carry anything.
All the awesome shit from before is helping me cope. The painkillers, too.
That is all (I can write with one hand).

MadassAlex · « **Reply #769 on:** 29 Dec 2008, 08:03 »

So, my main PC just flat out died.

Fuck.

Ptommydski · « **Reply #770 on:** 29 Dec 2008, 08:15 »

Sorry Jonas. That is some shitty luck right there.

Get well soon.

Lines · « **Reply #771 on:** 29 Dec 2008, 08:35 »

Quote from: evernew on 29 Dec 2008, 05:38

I am back from my world trip prematurely because I broke my collarbone and cannot carry anything.

Oh no! How'd that happen?

benji · « **Reply #772 on:** 29 Dec 2008, 08:56 »

Well, I'm back from at work. I took a whole week for Christmas, which was a nice way to relax. I hung out with some old friends from back home, and they introduced me to this girl, who was pleasant enough to hang out with, and who seemed interested in me, but who I have yet to see sober. Perhaps it's just my quirky personality, but drunkenness is kind of a turnoff when you just meet someone. I like people who can stand upright without being held up. So nothing happened, but maybe next time I visit I can see her under some circumstance that doesn't involve quite so much rum.

Cernunnos · « **Reply #773 on:** 29 Dec 2008, 11:31 »

hey uh guys just thought those meeblites would like to know that i am not dead

I just have no internet at my house. that is all.

Lines · « **Reply #774 on:** 29 Dec 2008, 12:18 »

Quote from: Cernunnos on 29 Dec 2008, 11:31

hey uh guys just thought those meeblites would like to know that i am not dead

I just have no internet at my house. that is all.

Yay! and not so yay.

SonofZ3 · « **Reply #775 on:** 29 Dec 2008, 12:26 »

Dear Blog Thread
The company my mother works for is having a hard time finding people to fill needed positions. This is in a town with fairly high unemployment rates, and the jobs do not require a college degree. All you have to do is have a highschool diploma/ GED, driver's license, and pass a drug test. Most people fail the drug test. My feelings on drug use aside, why can't these assholes stop using for long enough to get a job? It frustrates me that people I graduated with bitch about not being able to work when things are like this. The job is providing basic care for people with mental illnesses. Cooking dinner, watching movies, maybe taking them somewhere for a night out... Its dissapointing when people choose laziness over working, especially when the job in question isn't particularly physically or mentally demanding.

0bsessions · « **Reply #776 on:** 29 Dec 2008, 12:31 »

Whoa, whoa, whoa, whooooooooooooooooooooooa.

I am going to stop you right there.

Everyone here who knows shit about shit about me knows that I spent my entire life growing up with a mentally ill sister. While I can understand the fact the not being able to hold off on drugs long enough to pass a test for a job is idiotic, you are completely off base in the assumption that working with the mentally ill in any capacity is not particularly physically or mentally demanding, to the point that I'm borderline offended.

I personally witnessed some of the horror stories my sister has put some mental health professionals through, up to and including people who merely had to drive her from point A to point B. Having to ferry a bipolar kid, an autistic kid and a kid with both plus some miscellaneous disorders is a task I would not wish upon anyone and, as someone who lived with it, I can readily admit I am not up to the task, nor is anyone who assume it's easy work.

I also have to question the competence of a company that is filling positions like this with such low requirements. Simply put, you should not be working full time with the mentally ill unless you have a degree.

SonofZ3 · « **Reply #777 on:** 29 Dec 2008, 13:06 »

I'm offended that you assume I know nothing about the individuals her company is tasked with taking care of. The clients that live in their homes are not individuals whose personal illness causes them to have behavior that could be viewed as dangerous or problematic. They just aren't able to fully take care of themselves, and many times, unfortunately, have parents and relatives that don't care enough to provide for them. When I worked for the State Parks system I would do outdoor education programs for them, and not once was there even the mildest form of difficulty.

0bsessions · « **Reply #778 on:** 29 Dec 2008, 13:49 »

Define mental illness. As someone with a lot of experience in the matter, I'm not familiar with many mental illnesses that absolve them of the potential for an extremely high stress work environment outside of basic autism. You may have had some decent experience with it, but saying that working with the mentally ill is, by default, easy comes off as both naive and ignorant. You can be insulted all you want at my stance, because I'll admit that this once one would not be mistaken to find my attitude in this as outwardly hostile as opposed to just blunt: I find your dismissive attitude towards the difficulty of such a job personally insulting. If I had someone with that attitude involved in my sister's program, I'[d be calling for their ass on a silver platter.

KvP · « **Reply #779 on:** 29 Dec 2008, 17:17 »

I got a package today from my dearest and oldest internets friend, who I met... 7 years ago, I think! Or it might have been 5. I'm not sure.

Hij sent me a replacement owl doll, because the one that she had originally sent me I had sent off to Andy, for our secret santa arrangement. I do not think Hij was terribly happy that I gave Kensington (that's the original, blue-colored owl) away, because Hij had made it specifically for me. But I felt that it was the right gift at the right time, and I don't regret it. I just now have to create something to give back to Hij.

Anyway, here are the contents of the package:

Also included is a ceramic snake that she made for me.

Better look at them:

And the menagerie of objects she has fashioned for me over the years, minus Kensington, who is now with Andy.

So that was nice. I keep getting unexpected things from good people (haven't yet gotten my actual Secret Santa stuff) and it's brightened up an otherwise dismal Christmas season. Huzzah!

Lines · « **Reply #780 on:** 29 Dec 2008, 18:37 »

That owl is awesome.

Spluff · « **Reply #781 on:** 29 Dec 2008, 18:39 »

The snake and the cat are pretty rad. I am envious.

KvP · « **Reply #782 on:** 29 Dec 2008, 22:26 »

Indeed. Hij is a peach.

Anyway, blog thread, I now have a good amount of my very first song composed. I am happy with it, and I have stayed consistently happy with it over the weeks, which is a good sign as I'm generally a pretty good judge of when something I make is terrible. Trouble is that now I have to finish it, and making music is a lot like flying, or sketch comedy. Taking off / starting a sketch is the easy part. Landing / ending the sketch is the fucking hard part. I have to do my best so that this thing doesn't just trail off like 99% of SNL skits.

But I've got a friend who's been through this before, in pretty much the same manner (no musical background, getting into programs and the like, Reason 2 in his case, Reason 4 in mine) and he's turned me on to Oblique Strategies, which is basically an online deck of cards, with each card giving a different way of approaching your work (ex. "Magnify the most difficult details", "Use an unacceptable color", "Allow an easement (an easement is the abandonment of a stricture)" etc.) and as wanky as some of these can be, they help.

RedLion · « **Reply #783 on:** 29 Dec 2008, 23:31 »

So, my girlfriend is allergic to cats. This isn't new; she has been for all her life, and I've known about it since we started going out. When we're on campus, it's not a problem, because there are no cats around, and of course I don't have a cat there. But now that we're on break, I'm around my cat at home on a daily basis. All my clothes are covered in cat hair, no matter how many times I wash them or brush them off with the hair remover...and now she gets a headache every time we get together. I feel really awful about it--my presence causing her physical pain, even if its more of an annoyance and not some kind of piercing, unbearable pain. But at the same time, I'm obviously not going to get rid of my cat, and I'm not going to stop petting it and I'm not going to refuse to let it jump up on my lap and cuddle with me, because, frankly, it's comforting and the cat's been a part of my life for the last 15 years.

We got in a bit of a tiff tonight because she muttered "why do you have to have a cat," and I got a little bit annoyed, telling her that I really am sorry and that I feel bad about it, but she knows and always knew I had a cat, that I do everything I can to try to get the cat hair off of me before I come to see her, but that I'm not going to get rid of my cat and that I didn't think it was really fair of her to say that.

Am I being unreasonable about this? Should I be more understanding or something? I really am sympathetic to where she's coming from, but what does she expect me to do? I hate that I'm indirectly causing her pain.

Spluff · « **Reply #784 on:** 29 Dec 2008, 23:43 »

I don't think she was complaining about you, per se, but more about the unfortunate situation - you have a cat, and she happened to get into you. It's not like she could have stopped her feelings for you as soon as she discovered you had a cat. The situation would be stressful/irritating to both parties, her because she wants to spend time with you but it triggers her allergies, and you because you are, as you said, indirectly causing her discomfort.

Have you tried not allowing your cat into where you keep your clothing? Just close the door when you go in or out, and they should stop getting all furry.

ackblom12 · « **Reply #785 on:** 30 Dec 2008, 01:06 »

As much of a nice thought as that is, it doesn't really work. Cat's are like magic when it comes to getting everything that is not in a vacuum sealed container covered in a layer of fur.

squawk · « **Reply #786 on:** 30 Dec 2008, 01:44 »

Fuck I killed my brother's computer somehow. I went to the System Configuration Utility and put it on the basic mode and then for some reason all the devices are gone now. What the hellllll and also SOMEONE had turned off the System Restore so WHAT THE FUCK that is like the dumbest thing to do ever oh goddamn it i don't know how to fix this fucks.

Today I ate Nilla wafers in a fondue pot of hershey's chocolate+marshmallows+chocolate chips and also brownies+ice cream and I played on a Guitar Hero drum set for the first time. I really like that thing. Then I went to frisbee and then I went to go play Ocarina of Time. We are at Ganon's Castle. I am really sad about fucking up my brother's computer, as stupid as it was before I did so.

Spluff · « **Reply #787 on:** 30 Dec 2008, 01:52 »

Quote from: ackblom12 on 30 Dec 2008, 01:06

As much of a nice thought as that is, it doesn't really work. Cat's are like magic when it comes to getting everything that is not in a vacuum sealed container covered in a layer of fur.

My clothes stay pretty much fur free because I keep the cat out of my room, but I suppose I could be the exception, not the rule.

McTaggart · « **Reply #788 on:** 30 Dec 2008, 02:16 »

Leave some clothes at her place and change into them there?

Ptommydski · « **Reply #789 on:** 30 Dec 2008, 04:34 »

Operation: Collect Americans went well and very few people died as a result. Maiada is still asleep so I am on the internets. Our hotel is not as ghetto as I had hoped and location is pretty cool, right on the River Clyde. Outside is a bar which is offering a three course meal for £3.99. Mai is very excited by this concept because it means that each course is £1.99. At that price it has to be quality, right?

Hopefully we will go and meet up with Katie and Oli soonish.

jodizzle · « **Reply #790 on:** 30 Dec 2008, 04:42 »

wait...are you using some kind of crazy maths where 3.99 divided by 3 is 1.99? Correct me if I'm very dumb (which I am) but isn't 1.99 by 3 about 5.99?

Ptommydski · « **Reply #791 on:** 30 Dec 2008, 04:45 »

Yeah what the hell, my brain. I haven't had any tea yet. £1.33 a course.

That is the sign of quality!

Edit - Did I mention Mai's luggage never got here? I probably should have mentioned that. Since she has no clothes, I have given her the option of dressing as me for the day. She was very happy when I told her this, as you might imagine.

Caleb · « **Reply #792 on:** 30 Dec 2008, 08:41 »

I have been so lazy for the past couple of days that I have handwashed my undershirts in the sink and dried them on hangers in my bedroom instead of going to the laundromat.

I actually get New Years off as a Holiday.

It's amazing. For the past couple of years I have worked every single holiday and never had any days off. Now I have a bunch of days off. It's great.

allison · « **Reply #793 on:** 30 Dec 2008, 08:47 »

I had a pretty okay night followed by a terrible, terrible morning...so I am feeling pretty sorry for myself. However, I have a really cute dog who is reminding me that life doesn't suck that bad when there are cute dogs that love you.

Ptommydski · « **Reply #794 on:** 30 Dec 2008, 09:18 »

Quote from: Jeans on 30 Dec 2008, 05:28

I hope you're all having a good time over there!

Mai says "I'm not and it's all because of you" - then she pointed at me.

Today we met up with Oli and Katie (later on, Chris aka pickle) and went to the GoMA. There aren't many photos yet because everywhere I go people tell me that photos aren't allowed. The first time, we were in a mall. That's right. No photos in the goddamn shopping mall. I suspect it's because Mai is not white enough for this city and they suspect her of being Al Qaeda. Later on they asked me not to take photos in the art gallery too. Basically, we will be lucky to get any photos at all on this trip.

Later on we are going to Oli's flat for dinner and drinks so that should be cool. We will keep everyone posted, I'm sure you're all gripped by our exciting lives.

ampersandwitch · « **Reply #795 on:** 30 Dec 2008, 09:23 »

Last night I had a dream that Lunchy was a Bond girl. Posting it here because the rest of the world could give less of a shit.

valley_parade · « **Reply #796 on:** 30 Dec 2008, 09:29 »

I watched Dr. No the other night. Just sayin'.

pen · « **Reply #797 on:** 30 Dec 2008, 09:49 »

I have pie!

My coworker brought in a pumpkin pie that her dad made for me. If it lasts until dinnertime, I will be proud of myself.

mooface · « **Reply #798 on:** 30 Dec 2008, 10:48 »

could someone remind me why i decided to spend a whole week of my life with tommy of all people? he won't stop making racist comments, it's so awful

and as he mentioned i have no suitcase - thus no clothes or SHOES. i've been wearing black sweatpants with brown boots every day. misery.

also our hotel room is NOT a closet in the basement dungeon as promised. disappointing.

0bsessions · « **Reply #799 on:** 30 Dec 2008, 10:57 »

To be entirely fair, you're now within reasonable straits to go shoe shopping. Isn't that something that generally tickles your fancy?

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