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31Friction · 03-04-2004, 10:58 PM

it's been a weird week. My mind has been twisted around my emotions and vice versa. Yesterday my sister found out she was pregnant. She even sent me the ultrasound. Then today I found out my great grandmother passed away. Along with the regular stresses of life this week have been a little off.

I dunno. Just a little confused.

monkeysugar · 03-05-2004, 02:25 AM

I feel you, it most definitely has been a weird few weeks for me I found out that my stepbrother got his girlfriend pregnant, my brother has some kind of kidney disease, I've got a crapload of papers and exams I've got to do, and I'm burned out on school to the point where I have to have a long talk with myself every morning to convince myself why I should get out of bed. I can't really put a finger on how I feel....it's like a mixture of anxiety and confusion and depression.

jay-g · 03-05-2004, 03:17 AM

When things dont go my way, like my mom always says,"lifes not fair". I feel you on that one Friction. I found out the other day that my dad needs another heart-transplant. He had one back in 95'. Before that, he had a quadruple by-pass. Now this, again. Sometimes you wonder, why. I guess the saying is true,"the lord works in mysterious ways". Hang in there....

Cynthetiq · 03-05-2004, 06:37 AM

things happen in life, good and bad. You take both of them as they come. Without bad there can be no good and vice versa.

sorry about the grandma... good luck with the nephew.

03-05-2004, 02:03 PM

Everything seems to come in waves. All is calm and then a huge wave of events occur. You just have to remember, like I have ben reminding myself, that it is only temporary and that there are reasons and also answers for everything that happens. It usually seems impossible to see the reasons and answers until after the wave crashes and all is calm again. It's a matter of not letting it crash down on you.
My condolences for your grandmother and the family, and congratulations on becomming an uncle. Reap the benefits, focus on the good out of it all.

Tholo · 03-06-2004, 11:17 AM

Bummer, man. Just gotta keep on keepin on. Good luck.

31Friction · 03-06-2004, 01:06 PM

on a brighter note...
heres the sonogram

03-06-2004, 03:39 PM

^^^ awww! And just imagine, it's a living being the size of a peanut right now. Once again, congratulations, Uncle!

Yakk · 03-07-2004, 10:35 AM

Whoot 31Friction, your nephew is hung like a field mouse!

Oh wait, that's a leg. Nevermind.

ratbastid · 03-07-2004, 05:06 PM

The most apt analogy I've ever heard for life is: riding the roller coaster. There are ups, there are downs. There are times you wish you could get off, although doing so would quite certainly be bad for your health. But remember that you always end up back at the station, breathing deep, flush with excitement, ready to ride again.

First person to reply, "Well, I don't like roller coasters" gets a bitch-slap a la ratbastid.

Shpoop · 03-07-2004, 07:35 PM

how about 'im scared of roller coasters'...that would be more fitting in this thread

(im not though)

Cycler · 03-07-2004, 07:42 PM

Ride the wave. Sometimes you get the surf and sometimes the surf gets you. There is always another crest coming so you had better be ready.<p>The ironic thing is the surfing reference comes from someone in Oklahoma who has never surfed. I dunno it just occured to me.

03-04-2004, 10:58 PM	#1 (permalink)
31Friction Addict Location: STL, MO	the way life works it's been a weird week. My mind has been twisted around my emotions and vice versa. Yesterday my sister found out she was pregnant. She even sent me the ultrasound. Then today I found out my great grandmother passed away. Along with the regular stresses of life this week have been a little off. I dunno. Just a little confused. __________________ "Saints need sinners." Alan Watts

03-05-2004, 02:25 AM	#2 (permalink)
monkeysugar I'll be on the veranda, since you're on the cross. Location: Rand McNally's friendliest small town in America. They must have strayed from the dodgy parts...	I feel you, it most definitely has been a weird few weeks for me I found out that my stepbrother got his girlfriend pregnant, my brother has some kind of kidney disease, I've got a crapload of papers and exams I've got to do, and I'm burned out on school to the point where I have to have a long talk with myself every morning to convince myself why I should get out of bed. I can't really put a finger on how I feel....it's like a mixture of anxiety and confusion and depression. __________________ I've got the love of my life and a job that I enjoy most of the time. Life is good.

03-05-2004, 06:37 AM	#4 (permalink)
Cynthetiq Tilted Cat Head Administrator Location: Manhattan, NY	things happen in life, good and bad. You take both of them as they come. Without bad there can be no good and vice versa. sorry about the grandma... good luck with the nephew. __________________ I don't care if you are black, white, purple, green, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, hippie, cop, bum, admin, user, English, Irish, French, Catholic, Protestant, Jewish, Buddhist, Muslim, indian, cowboy, tall, short, fat, skinny, emo, punk, mod, rocker, straight, gay, lesbian, jock, nerd, geek, Democrat, Republican, Libertarian, Independent, driver, pedestrian, or bicyclist, either you're an asshole or you're not. What's the best nation in the world? DO-NATION!

03-06-2004, 11:17 AM	#6 (permalink)
Tholo Crazy	Bummer, man. Just gotta keep on keepin on. Good luck. __________________ "I hate to advocate drugs, alcohol, violence or insanity to anyone, but they've always worked for me."

03-06-2004, 01:06 PM	#7 (permalink)
31Friction Addict Location: STL, MO	on a brighter note... heres the sonogram __________________ "Saints need sinners." Alan Watts

03-05-2004, 03:17 AM	#3 (permalink)
jay-g Addict	When things dont go my way, like my mom always says,"lifes not fair". I feel you on that one Friction. I found out the other day that my dad needs another heart-transplant. He had one back in 95'. Before that, he had a quadruple by-pass. Now this, again. Sometimes you wonder, why. I guess the saying is true,"the lord works in mysterious ways". Hang in there....

03-05-2004, 02:03 PM	#5 (permalink)
:::OshnSoul::: Guest	Everything seems to come in waves. All is calm and then a huge wave of events occur. You just have to remember, like I have ben reminding myself, that it is only temporary and that there are reasons and also answers for everything that happens. It usually seems impossible to see the reasons and answers until after the wave crashes and all is calm again. It's a matter of not letting it crash down on you. My condolences for your grandmother and the family, and congratulations on becomming an uncle. Reap the benefits, focus on the good out of it all.

03-06-2004, 03:39 PM	#8 (permalink)
:::OshnSoul::: Guest	^^^ awww! And just imagine, it's a living being the size of a peanut right now. Once again, congratulations, Uncle!

03-07-2004, 10:35 AM	#9 (permalink)
Yakk Wehret Den Anfängen! Location: Ontario, Canada	Whoot 31Friction, your nephew is hung like a field mouse! Oh wait, that's a leg. Nevermind. __________________ Last edited by JHVH : 10-29-4004 BC at 09:00 PM. Reason: Time for a rest.

03-07-2004, 05:06 PM	#10 (permalink)
ratbastid Darth Papa Location: Yonder	The most apt analogy I've ever heard for life is: riding the roller coaster. There are ups, there are downs. There are times you wish you could get off, although doing so would quite certainly be bad for your health. But remember that you always end up back at the station, breathing deep, flush with excitement, ready to ride again. First person to reply, "Well, I don't like roller coasters" gets a bitch-slap a la ratbastid.

03-07-2004, 07:35 PM	#11 (permalink)
Shpoop Curious Location: NJ (but just for college)	how about 'im scared of roller coasters'...that would be more fitting in this thread (im not though)

03-07-2004, 07:42 PM	#12 (permalink)
Cycler Float on.... Alright Location: Where the wind comes sweeping down the plains, i.e. Oklahoma	Ride the wave. Sometimes you get the surf and sometimes the surf gets you. There is always another crest coming so you had better be ready.<p>The ironic thing is the surfing reference comes from someone in Oklahoma who has never surfed. I dunno it just occured to me. __________________ "I'm not even supposed to be here today." "I assure you we're open."