The Totally Radical Thread for Crotchety Old Bitches

Man, Valentine's Day always bums me out.

Edited by MarkVonLewis on Feb 10th 2019 at 8:29:39 AM

I amuse myself with the knowledge that it is a completely superficial holiday meant to sell candy and cards.

Who watches the watchmen?

I feel you, man. It's a major bummer. I get a few more months before it happens where I live, but it's still a bit of a pain.

Edited by TheLovecraftian on Feb 11th 2019 at 7:28:19 AM

I've been single for all but one of those days. I didn't get to see her that day and we broke up not long after.

Also, I'm sick of the snow/ice we get here in Western Washington. Although the sleep has been nice, the rest of cabin fever is annoying.

Started exercising so I would stop being such a wet noodle person. And let me tell ya, life is pain right this moment. I'd forgotten how the first day after you start hurts.

So I've been dating a guy awhile. First time for the both of us. And he's a nice guy, very solid, but I felt like we never clicked. Worse, I think he was in love with me, but I didn't fall in love with him. So I talked to him after church on Sunday (we attend the same church) and told him I wanted to break it off.

Well, he fainted.

Turns out he's prone to this thing called vasovagal syncope. When you experience a shock (pain, etc), your body tries to calm itself down, but for some people the "calm down" reaction is too strong. So they faint. But I didn't know that. All I knew was that he went really pale and keeled over unconscious. I yelled for help, the church's emergency response team kicked into gear, we called 911, they took him to the ER. I and my parents followed and stayed with him, got him home (car and all), etc.

I'm glad he's okay, but oh man. My nerves were a bit fried.

That sounds absolutely harrowing. Were you all right?

Physically fine. Nerves & emotions took the brunt. Fortunately, when I yelled for help, one of the first people to reach us was a nurse, so I could let the pro take over. Also my mom was a nurse, and she and my dad were very supportive.

One hard thing was telling people why he fainted. With the EMT and ER people, I said "we were having a difficult conversation." But with my fellow church-goers, people who actually know us, it made sense to tell the whole truth.

Some of them thought it was funny. Not in a mean way. Like, I know these people, I know they're not mean, and I'll probably be laughing about it myself given enough time. But it's weird in the moment when you're upset and worried and other people are cracking up.

I can imagine, yeah. That sounds like one of those bad dreams people have about these kinds of situations. Thank goodness there were people around to help.

You'll probably be the person with the most unique story around the table when others are discussing relationships from now on.

Now we know scion has superpowers activated by emotion. More seriously, glad the fellow was ok, that is just a shit condition to have. Sounds like you took it decently well and didn't loose it.

Who watches the watchmen?

Coming home tonight ... the majority of my drive took about 15 minutes.

Getting those last four houses, well, that took almost 45, because only half the streets in my neighborhood got plowed. So I got stuck at the corner, four houses away, and then stuck again trying to pull into the driveway, both times requiring me to dig out the wheels enough to get traction. The weather warmed up just a little above freezing, so the snow is very slowly melting, giving us a lovely bottom layer of slush and a top layer of hard crunchy snow. The combination makes even a four wheel drive vehicle stall out.

That’s the epitome of privilege right there, not considering armed nazis a threat to your life. - Silasw

Sounds like a road filled with very deep porridge. Urgh.

That should freeze frighteningly overnight, too. xP

Yeah, and the freeze-thaw cycle is the worst.

Oh it did. Oh so much. I spent 35 minutes trying to go up 100 feet of slight incline.

I made it 10, called in late, and went back inside until the sun came out and got the air temp above freezing.

Man that is crappy weather.

It is just nasty cold out here with snow over the next day or so.

I also finally got word of my replacement being ready for training soon.

Who watches the watchmen?

Blegh, a plague has befallen me! Feels like I'm getting a sinus infection setting; good thing I'm not scheduled to work tomorrow so I can hopefully kick this malady before class on Mon.

My cellphone started acting weird today. With no warning or request, galaxy apps started to update itself and reinstall some system-standard apps that I'd long since removed. In the process, it also logged me out of a few apps and completely wiped out my notes and my alarms. Might have done some more things I'm unaware of. Not sure what to think of that.

You need a new phone.

Marc, get some Mucenix. You can gargle with hydrogen peroxide if your throat feels funny. The sinuses drain into the throat.

I get sinusitis a lot, like, a lot a lot.

If you can get sudafed, do it. That will dry you out enough to work.

Coffee, sodas or teas can help open you up.

Edited by TairaMai on Feb 17th 2019 at 11:51:12 PM

All night at the computer, cuz people ain't that great. I keep to myself so I won't be a case on The First 48

Taira: yeah I have some store brand mucinex that is helping somewhat.

In other news, I've only got year left before I hit 30 as of today.

Tch, baby.

You whippersnappers get off of my lawn damn it. It took me hours to build that minefield.

Who watches the watchmen?

In my Twenties: "Meh, it's 3:08AM, I can play some more Doom and still make my first class".

In my Thrities: "Snap, Crackle and Pop was a breakfast cereal now it's what my joins do in the morning."

Now: "I can feel myself rot."

All night at the computer, cuz people ain't that great. I keep to myself so I won't be a case on The First 48

It could be worse. You could be 80.

Oh, that's on the way... never mind.

It's aging. It's normal. Worry if you wake up 12 again, with no way to explain it. Imagine going through all that hormonal rollercoaster again. <hugs>

I'm fine with pre-menopause, me.

Hey, if that means it's the 90s again and I know the rough future of the financial markets, I'm on board!

That’s the epitome of privilege right there, not considering armed nazis a threat to your life. - Silasw

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