Everyone's a building burning
with no one to put the fire out.
Standing at the window looking out,
waiting for time to burn us down.
I've been listening to that a couple of times today.
Another layer of bullshit has been applied at my workplace.
It's rather Lumbert-esque (anyone who's seen Office Space can relate).
He's a new boss who said right in front of...
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Well, I'm still alive.
I'm not going to go on my one note thing about my explicit physical condition...
...except that I'm getting a little concerned about my codeine intake.
I know this latest stuff is some heavy stuff when it doesn't even say it have it in it, but I found out via internet it does.
My coughing muscles are very buff now. I'm...
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smashcritical:
Are you still sick?
Drinks lots of water and juices, soups are good too. Don't stay in bad all day and try to take a short walk or two, nothing too far though, it will help loosen up the yuckyness in your chest. Try to take cough supressent only if you need them to sleep, especially if it is a productive cough.
I worked for 6 years in a pharmacy and I am asthmatic. between the two I do a very good job at reccomendations for chest problems. Any questions feel free to ask. Take care, get better.
Drinks lots of water and juices, soups are good too. Don't stay in bad all day and try to take a short walk or two, nothing too far though, it will help loosen up the yuckyness in your chest. Try to take cough supressent only if you need them to sleep, especially if it is a productive cough.
I worked for 6 years in a pharmacy and I am asthmatic. between the two I do a very good job at reccomendations for chest problems. Any questions feel free to ask. Take care, get better.
smashcritical:
sometimes it will take the body a while to clear things out of the lungs. Laying down will make it more noticable (I once slept for two weeks on the floor propped up at an angle so I could breath when I slept). Also when we sleep we tend to dry out, Some recomend sleeping with the covers over the nose and mouth, this allows for warmer air to be breathed and to recapture the moisture breathed out during the night, I can't do that but i have known people who had some success with that. You might also try a humidifier or vaporizer unless you have a lot of electronics in your room.
It sounds to have some of the same effects as asthma. There are a number of things that act like asthma and recently doctors have been turning to asthma treatments in non asthma patients. You might benefit from a short time use of either a bronco dialotor (opens the broncials fast) and or a Steroidal Anti-inflametory (reduses over all inflamation of the lungs).
Breathing diffaculty is one of those things that will hit a person on a psycological level. The "I'm going to die" feeling is common. I would call the doctor and explain exactly what you are going through, how long, and emphasize the fellings it gives you. Also cover what seems to make it go away. Ask him if short term inhalor use might benefit you.
Water works better then even prescription expectorants. Keep the water intake up. Hydration is of utmost importants when dealing with the lungs and sinuses. I prefer hydrocodone over codeine (active ingrediant in Vicodon - easier on stomach) and there are some cough syrups with it but if it can be avoided then that is best.
It sounds to have some of the same effects as asthma. There are a number of things that act like asthma and recently doctors have been turning to asthma treatments in non asthma patients. You might benefit from a short time use of either a bronco dialotor (opens the broncials fast) and or a Steroidal Anti-inflametory (reduses over all inflamation of the lungs).
Breathing diffaculty is one of those things that will hit a person on a psycological level. The "I'm going to die" feeling is common. I would call the doctor and explain exactly what you are going through, how long, and emphasize the fellings it gives you. Also cover what seems to make it go away. Ask him if short term inhalor use might benefit you.
Water works better then even prescription expectorants. Keep the water intake up. Hydration is of utmost importants when dealing with the lungs and sinuses. I prefer hydrocodone over codeine (active ingrediant in Vicodon - easier on stomach) and there are some cough syrups with it but if it can be avoided then that is best.
Well, I'm still pretty fried.
I've only been getting sporadic sleep for no more than 2 or 3 hours at a time.
The really cool thing is that I can do really good impersonations of a sea lion or a deep voiced disk jockey.
I'm trying to think of it as meditation by sickness
- be aware of your breathing, because it's getting very difficult...
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vrulovwrath:
Hay old skool whats up? What does the image you have there means? Is it something with heaven and hell or something? Anyway I thing its cool 
See you later
See you later
llona:
sickness as meditation. think of it as a time of replenishing your body so that when you heal, you'll be twice as strong. your body is telling you that it needs your undivided attention.
that said, i hope you feel better soon. take good care.
xo
that said, i hope you feel better soon. take good care.
xo
wow
so this is what it comes down to...
codeine cough syrup
nyquil
C-SPAN
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cellosoul:
I admire your fortitude. Good night, sweet prince.
zzzz,
s
zzzz,
s
cellosoul:
Better YET?
ugh
There's some sort of virus or bacteria that's totally kicked my butt.
I've been hacking like crazy the last few days and haven't been getting much sleep.
I'm constantly sweating. I can't tell if it's night sweats or just from the hot humid weather.
My eyes are red and tired. My throat sore and horse.
Once again it seems like everythings falling on my...
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vrulovwrath:
I never realy cared about my health (thats why I'm always sick). I hope you become better my friend now.
If only I could gather all the time spent staring into space, typing then re-typing then erasing, wondering what to write to update this journal.
Maybe that time could be put to good use.
The air is still and stifling
My mind is clogged
I'm coughing
All is well
I'm asking for the grace of
the great slaying freeing blade
of certitude.
The surgical light...
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Maybe that time could be put to good use.
The air is still and stifling
My mind is clogged
I'm coughing
All is well
I'm asking for the grace of
the great slaying freeing blade
of certitude.
The surgical light...
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jaime:
thank you so much! I am very happy that you enjoyed the interview. good to hear from you...as always.
zenhell:
staring into space
blank wall
therapy/meditation
something gradually
emerges from the great void
ps. some new people on one of the board threads were posting on how much they missed the ads at the top of the sg pages(because there were some time problems associated with them for a while) so i enabled that setting in the preferences
now i am slightly more happy
and i agree that i find the ads more interesting than the art
blank wall
therapy/meditation
something gradually
emerges from the great void
ps. some new people on one of the board threads were posting on how much they missed the ads at the top of the sg pages(because there were some time problems associated with them for a while) so i enabled that setting in the preferences
now i am slightly more happy
and i agree that i find the ads more interesting than the art
I think this will be the last of the whinging from last Saturday's debacle. One week's time is enough.
It really knocked me for a loop, but this Saturday morning/afternoon I'm now feeling better.
Still I'd much rather drink a pint of battery acid than alcohol.
Last night I stayed up to 5:30am reading Masters of Doom. It's the story of the programmers behind the...
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vrulovwrath:
I'd love to create games. Anyway Ihoped the book was liked by you and I wish I could read such a book but I can't read that easily. I am sooooo bored of reading no matter how much a book is interesting me.
Anyway good bye and have fun.
Anyway good bye and have fun.
sqook:
Sounds like an interesting read... I have a lot of respect already for carmack; the man is a programming god in my book. =)
Hmm, this is wierd.
I'm been having hangover flashbacks. That's a new one.
Actually I think it might be a combination of lack of sleep and dehydration.
It's been kind of hot and humid lately and the friggin workplace AC is out of order.
I had a little
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sqook:
The key isn't quitting imo, it's moderation. I also have a problem with that.... once I have one in me, I won't enjoy it until I have two. Two leads to three... and well, shit, I'm sure you know how the end of that story goes. =) Life is hard like that, though. Don't get too down on yourself...
I guess I'm in your hometown today.... you were right; the weather forecast is the same every fucking day!
I guess I'm in your hometown today.... you were right; the weather forecast is the same every fucking day!
cellosoul:
Not square one. I don't believe that. Nothing is ever lost or ruined. Live is a step by step thing, Darlin'. Progressive. Hang in.
Wuv
s
Nothing is ever lost or ruined. Live is a step by step thing, Darlin'. Progressive. Hang in.
Wuv
s
I had something of a nauseating, ego-obliterating weekend.
It's cliche and predictable, but...
never will I drink again.
It was strange.
A week ago an old friend of mine who I hadn't kept in touch with for a while leaves a message inviting me to his wedding.
This is pretty shocking because the guy is the perennial bachelor skirt chasing debaucher.
Let's call him E....
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sixblueten:
Are you feeling betrayed by the I Ching thread in PInball Wizards? I think it's valid. . .but couched in a non-traditional setting. Why not get it rolling?
cellosoul:
Crazy. The last sentence is my favorite. Karmic justice, indeed. Meanwhile, Christ Almighty...dude sounds like a sociopath.
Glad you aren't (hugs and respect).
s
Karmic justice, indeed. Meanwhile, Christ Almighty...dude sounds like a sociopath.
Glad you aren't (hugs and respect).
s
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llona:
Doris Day is fucking fabulous.
xoxo
xoxo
sqook:
I'm a huge david lynch fan... I have eraserhead on dvd. =) I also liked mullholand drive a lot.
I thought that "Naked Lunch" was really good, but most people seem to disagree with that opinion. Unless you realize that William S. Burrows was an opiate addict, I guess the film really doesn't make much sense... however, I didn't know much about Burrows' life going into the movie, and I was able to figure out what was going on pretty easily. Oh well, some people just don't "get it". =) I also thought that the film had one of the best endings of any movie I've seen.... everything tied together, but not in a way that I was expecting, and without beating the audience over the head, nor leaving them confused.
I have not, however, heard of Robert Altman. Based on your previous suggestions, though, I will definitely check him out. =)
I thought that "Naked Lunch" was really good, but most people seem to disagree with that opinion. Unless you realize that William S. Burrows was an opiate addict, I guess the film really doesn't make much sense... however, I didn't know much about Burrows' life going into the movie, and I was able to figure out what was going on pretty easily. Oh well, some people just don't "get it". =) I also thought that the film had one of the best endings of any movie I've seen.... everything tied together, but not in a way that I was expecting, and without beating the audience over the head, nor leaving them confused.
I have not, however, heard of Robert Altman. Based on your previous suggestions, though, I will definitely check him out. =)
Polish up the resume' and keep your eye out. I don't know what you do but I have worked for 2 video game comapnies and it is sucha nice change from the standard rat race and I know their are several in the San Diego area (Sony On-line, Rockstar, and I think Midway), and as you travel north on the 5 you just keep finding more up through LA (Ok you may have to take the 405 at the Y)
BTW I left the pharmacy job to test video games for a living and I lover it still.
Good luck with everything.
P.S. how are the lungs?