Not-so-good-and-old "How do you feel" thread

[Tranquillian]

@Rusty: I sincerely hope your brother gets his act together. If you need support, I'd be willing to help in any way I can within my powers.

 

[Tebus]

@rahv, hyena, and rust: You're comments on sometimes trying to find help from others has actually been pretty helpful.. Like Rusty, I often feel like I'm burdening people when I tell them my problems. But it may be that they want to help. I've not been doing too good of a job keeping absolutely everything to myself and self-motivating myself. I should maybe be more open to my friends more often.

 

[Arch]

NF: Stuffed. I had Italian food with my family and relatives. We went to The Olive Garden.

 

[rahvin]

@rusty: i'm sorry about your brother, and it's a good thing you ran back upstairs as soon as possible. as sad as it might seem, it's one of those cases where i think you should think of yourself first, and help him later.

 

[Child of Time]

he's been a church-hating atheist for all his life, and he does not intend to switch sides now that he needs to look eternity in the face - which under some respects can be honorable, although i find it a bit rigid.

What do you mean? Do you mean that you think he ought to get himself baptised now when his end is closing in? I might have misunderstood this totally, but isn't this like if an atheist would expect a believing catholic to deny god on his deathbed? Athiesm is also a belief (like catholicism) and to presuppose that the man in question would give up his belief on his deathbed isn't very respectful to him.

Tebus: If I may give you a little advice, I think you should be open to your friends often. Imo, being open to each other and confide to them what's troubling you is a part of the definition of friendship. Friendship is giving and taking and it doesn't need to be totally even between you and your friend in the end, because you don't know what's supposed to be counted in the balance sheet.

 

[rahvin]

What do you mean? Do you mean that you think he ought to get himself baptised now when his end is closing in? I might have misunderstood this totally, but isn't this like if an atheist would expect a believing catholic to deny god on his deathbed? Athiesm is also a belief (like catholicism) and to presuppose that the man in question would give up his belief on his deatbed isn't very respectful to him.

i guess it might be possible for someone to feel more driven towards spiritual issues once they are either of old age or afflicted by some serious disease. it's not always a fear of what happens after, but the fact that near-death experiences and situations can actually get you in a more reflexive mood, where you just start wondering more about problems you might have dismissed in your youth. this doesn't really mean you should end up embracing any religion, but a more curious and less stuck-up attitude when it comes to investigating the problem and receiving input from the outside world is - also in my opinion - more balanced and less prejudiced than that of someone who either never questions his religious belonging, or is determined to refuse to even think about it.

 

[Child of Time]

rahvin: I agree with you on that, and if that was what hyena meant, I'm sorry for my little 'attack'. It did just sound like she meant that this man is stupid because he doesn't confess to catholicism.

 

[Rusty]

@ Tranquillian, Rahvin: thanks. I avoided him this morning when he went to work, since I was asleep at the time... and I don't think I'll talk about it with him when he comes back tonight either. My parents get back from holiday tomorrow afternoon, it'll be dealt with then. What a lovely return that will be for them (they were in Spain when the bombings happened too, and although they were miles away in Barcelona I'm sure it still wasn't particularly pleasant for them either).

And Rahvin, can I be re-instated onto your Big Gay Pink List please??

 

[rahvin]

@rusty: of course. the mailing list hasn't started yet, mainly because i don't know of any site providing this service for free (suggestions are welcome), and also since i figured it's still a bit early for lengthy communication on the subject. but i'm very very happy to hear you'll be with us.

 

[Rusty]

Then perhaps you'll be very very not-quite-as-happy to hear that it's not definite by any means and I still don't know and <other uncertainties designed to keep your hopes down>.

 

[DeepInMisery]

NF: EEEK! I need teh coffee! and today I was teh laaazy! :Smug: On school!



typ0-Black No.1

 

[Siren]

NF: fucking pissed off, want to crack some heads.

 

[Naku ist krig]

NF: fucking flu. i just realized that i can be the god and I just don´t know it.
that´s great.

 

[Lina]

And Rahvin, can I be re-instated onto your Big Gay Pink List please??

*pretends to not get hopes up*

 

[rahvin]

*pretends not to see pink elephant dancing*

now where did i left my pen...?

*hides under desk*

 

[Rusty]

*pretends to not get hopes up*

"No pressure then, Rus."

Rahvin, if this site does exactly what it says on the tin, then it should do the trick. I think. I haven't read all about it yet though.

 

[Lina]

 

[rahvin]

thank you rusty, i'll check it thoroughly.
thank you lina, i'll blot my eyes out.

 

[Dark_Jester]

Blot or gouge?

(Blinks in horror)

 

[JackhammerRape]

i don't think blotting will work.. try a whisk!