so Monday woke up sick. add to that the fact that I seem to only sleep until 8 AM, period. I go to bed at 1 AM, up at 8. go to bed at 10 PM, up at 8. seriously, is my body protesting or something?
still going at this "strive for five" thing. steps are no problem (least amount I've had since Sunday is...
Read More
still going at this "strive for five" thing. steps are no problem (least amount I've had since Sunday is...
Read More
VIEW 7 of 7 COMMENTS
24+ hours on 3 hours of sleep.
I'm tired, more to follow (stories of sinks being fixed, showering at family member's houses and how I'm progressing in this eat well/live well challenge).
so here's what happened this weekend:
Saturday, I wake up to a crashing sound...but that was it, so figure no big deal. well, the upstairs bathroom sink is leaking...and has been. the valves...
Read More
I'm tired, more to follow (stories of sinks being fixed, showering at family member's houses and how I'm progressing in this eat well/live well challenge).
so here's what happened this weekend:
Saturday, I wake up to a crashing sound...but that was it, so figure no big deal. well, the upstairs bathroom sink is leaking...and has been. the valves...
Read More
VIEW 6 of 6 COMMENTS
jermhawk:
I started a blog, then couldnt think of anything to say.
Funny thing is i got more comments than the last three, which all contained something.
Funny thing is i got more comments than the last three, which all contained something.
tunnel_vision:
Hehe ... my family makes yours look like a bunch of saints and angels 
so next week starts the 8 weeks of the Wegmans "Eat Well Live Well" program.
here's what we basically do:
1. wear a pedometer and strive to get 5,000 steps a day in (let's see, last night, working 5 hours on Helping Hands pushing carts, I approached 25,000 steps).
2. strive for five servings of fruits and vegetables a day.
3. see if you can...
Read More
here's what we basically do:
1. wear a pedometer and strive to get 5,000 steps a day in (let's see, last night, working 5 hours on Helping Hands pushing carts, I approached 25,000 steps).
2. strive for five servings of fruits and vegetables a day.
3. see if you can...
Read More
VIEW 7 of 7 COMMENTS
frankenhovey:
As far as achieving number 3, screw it. I read an excellent book by loren christianson called the fighters body. In it he sited all sorts of contradictory papers by experts in the field of nutrition and health which shows health limits to be a matter of opinion. Of course someone who weighs 500 lbs is in serious need of weight loss due to health problems but for the most part don't try to stick to a specific weight. Measure it more according to cardio ability, strength, etc. I concentrated on increasing my cardio and found out I lost 40 lbs in a five month time period when I was not counting the weight. By the standards of most health guidelines I am considered obese, however, I can keep up with someone half my weight and outdo them in the strength area. Yes I am overweight but am far from inactive.
Just my opinion though.
As far as the lack of social life and being chicken shit to ask someone out, I can relate and have the same trouble.
Just my opinion though.
As far as the lack of social life and being chicken shit to ask someone out, I can relate and have the same trouble.
lethaldose:
You know exactly how I feel about the isolation...and the children. Guess what though? I actually got out today for about five hours in a jam packed fire hall filled with complete strangers. Felt strange, but also good to be out. I really need to do it more often.
I don't know if I can join "Geezers" just yet. I still have 10 months before I hit 30. I have seen it before and have wanted to join. Would the fact that I have to use a cane sometimes help me get in? Or maybe the fact that I feel fifty? I don't know how strict their rules are on that, letting some "young guy" like me in 
One day at a time. I know I will figure it out. Just one day at a time.
And your right, I shouldn't give up on women just yet.
Thank you, my friend.
I don't know if I can join "Geezers" just yet. I still have 10 months before I hit 30. I have seen it before and have wanted to join. Would the fact that I have to use a cane sometimes help me get in?
Or maybe the fact that I feel fifty? I don't know how strict their rules are on that, letting some "young guy" like me in One day at a time. I know I will figure it out. Just one day at a time.
And your right, I shouldn't give up on women just yet.
Thank you, my friend.
is it bad me watching MTV"s "True Life: I'm a Genius" and thinking "If I ever have children, I hope they are not geniuses, so they don't have to live with that stress in their life, the stress to perform and be the best or feel like a failure," or not?
I thought that tonight.
more to follow.
and a possible light into why I'm...
Read More
I thought that tonight.
more to follow.
and a possible light into why I'm...
Read More
VIEW 8 of 8 COMMENTS
mrsted_stryker:
I miss you. Where ya been my friend? I know I know busy with work, and family....but what about fishy??
giggle
I hope you are doing ok...
giggle
I hope you are doing ok...
miss_cellophane:
You are not useless! You are more than good enough! *massive huggs*
I hate parents that put their children through shit like your experience.
Have you achieved appropriate emotional and physical distance between yourself and your family. Im still working on it.
I hate parents that put their children through shit like your experience.
Have you achieved appropriate emotional and physical distance between yourself and your family. Im still working on it.
so my front end manager talked to me today...he talked to "The Powers that Be" regarding my pay (when I agreed to take over as an overnight cashier, I did not get a raise despite adding more responsibility). he's not sure when, but I will be getting a raise of $0.25 an hour.
not much, but at least it shows that the store understands what...
Read More
not much, but at least it shows that the store understands what...
Read More
VIEW 4 of 4 COMMENTS
lethaldose:
Working nights were always crazy. And there were always so many crazy people. Oh, the stories I could tell...
That also seemed to be when the scammers came around. A guy tried to get me for $150 once. His story wasn't half bad.
I hope the long-term sub thing works out for you. That would be a great way to get your foot in the door. Please let us all know how it works out.
That also seemed to be when the scammers came around. A guy tried to get me for $150 once. His story wasn't half bad.
I hope the long-term sub thing works out for you. That would be a great way to get your foot in the door. Please let us all know how it works out.
anjuli:
it's all relative and thanks . 60 hours of work!!!! you're crazy... over 20 and i am overwhelmed .
. 60 hours of work!!!! you're crazy... over 20 and i am overwhelmed .still busy, still making comments and following the stuff regarding Lennon and Yoko Ono. very interesting that Lennon has had the trademark on the name Lennon for 5 years now for musical performances, and now Yoko Ono is fighting to get that trademark removed. even through Lennon has been working under the name (and the process started) way back in 2000.
still working like mad...so...
Read More
still working like mad...so...
Read More
VIEW 4 of 4 COMMENTS
tunnel_vision:
Slow cookers are great
miss_cellophane:
Seriously working like a crazy *huggs* hope your v-day wasnt too bad.
insanely busy week...where to start?
TMZ.com has picked up the Lennon story and how Yoko Ono is trying to get Lennon's trademark on her name removed (Lennon has trademarked her name as it relates to musical performances and such). interestingly, the lawyer who did the trademark through Arista Records is the son of the lawyer who is working for Yoko Ono...interesting, no? I made a...
Read More
TMZ.com has picked up the Lennon story and how Yoko Ono is trying to get Lennon's trademark on her name removed (Lennon has trademarked her name as it relates to musical performances and such). interestingly, the lawyer who did the trademark through Arista Records is the son of the lawyer who is working for Yoko Ono...interesting, no? I made a...
Read More
VIEW 3 of 3 COMMENTS
tunnel_vision:
Get some sleep man
lethaldose:
That is completely crazy. I hope you were about to get that 8-9 hours of sleep without them calling you again.
Yeah, and do drive carefully
Yeah, and do drive carefully
well, its a nice, warm, balmy 5 degrees out right now, with a wind chill around -20 to -25 degrees F...yeah, its freakin' freezin' out!
furthermore, family is fighting. well, mom likes to blow up at my step-father at various times for who knows what. I think the latest one is the fact that he has spoken to a lawyer, and considering that she has...
Read More
furthermore, family is fighting. well, mom likes to blow up at my step-father at various times for who knows what. I think the latest one is the fact that he has spoken to a lawyer, and considering that she has...
Read More
VIEW 4 of 4 COMMENTS
heavenandhell:
Haha.....it's nice to think that sometimes we are linked by our wallpapers.
It's sad how some people are so full of their own importance and don't realise they are just one of many.
My parents constantly battle, well no, that's not quite true, my mum goes to war mainly. These days I've got the strength to tell them to quit it or I'll go home, usually works, in fact it even works in my house although I'm already home.
I love freezing, perfect when you're looking out the window with a hot chocolate in your hand.
Glad to see you're ticking along nicely.
Take care.
It's sad how some people are so full of their own importance and don't realise they are just one of many.
My parents constantly battle, well no, that's not quite true, my mum goes to war mainly. These days I've got the strength to tell them to quit it or I'll go home, usually works, in fact it even works in my house although I'm already home.
I love freezing, perfect when you're looking out the window with a hot chocolate in your hand.
Glad to see you're ticking along nicely.
Take care.
lethaldose:
Yeah, being empathic can really suck sometimes. I thought our personalities were a little similar...
I also know what you mean by living with constantly fighting parents. And they are always trying to drag me into it, to take sides. The are killing me, I swear. But at least I, like you, will be moving out soon. Cheers to freedom.
I read that statement be Lennon. I just don't get the whole thing. If John Lennon was alive today, he would probably say, "by all means use the name...and why don't you come over and we can make some music together..." I just hope a good lawyer will provide their services for free or reduced so she can fight this.
And now there is the snow...a good 6+ inches here. It went down to 1 degree F the other night. But at least I have my nice warm fire to sit by...but it's hard keeping a house warm in temps like those with just a fireplace. At least it's a big one.
Take care, my friend.
I also know what you mean by living with constantly fighting parents. And they are always trying to drag me into it, to take sides. The are killing me, I swear. But at least I, like you, will be moving out soon. Cheers to freedom.
I read that statement be Lennon. I just don't get the whole thing. If John Lennon was alive today, he would probably say, "by all means use the name...and why don't you come over and we can make some music together..." I just hope a good lawyer will provide their services for free or reduced so she can fight this.
And now there is the snow...a good 6+ inches here. It went down to 1 degree F the other night. But at least I have my nice warm fire to sit by...but it's hard keeping a house warm in temps like those with just a fireplace. At least it's a big one.
Take care, my friend.
so I just completed my taxes (rough completion) on-line, using Turbo Tax software (for free, since I made less than $11,000 last year).
so here's how things add up:
I paid the following amounts for taxes:
Federal: $881.98
State: $149.85
according to what Turbo Tax figured, I should be receiving the following amounts for refunds:
Federal: $1,017
State: $191
since I could claim about $4000...
Read More
so here's how things add up:
I paid the following amounts for taxes:
Federal: $881.98
State: $149.85
according to what Turbo Tax figured, I should be receiving the following amounts for refunds:
Federal: $1,017
State: $191
since I could claim about $4000...
Read More
VIEW 4 of 4 COMMENTS
jermhawk:
Taxes suck! I paid over $6000 in Federal alone this year after the refund. Its time the tea was thrown back into the harbor. I think i am still an organ doner (sp) but cant see anyone wanting them. Piss me off NY charges for that designation. PA does it for free. Again a sudo tax, reminding me why the tea needs to go into the harbor!
All i have for the edged weapon group is an ax and a chainsaw, neither of which i concider a weapon. My dad is always been around, pissed me off alot, but always been in my life.
All i have for the edged weapon group is an ax and a chainsaw, neither of which i concider a weapon. My dad is always been around, pissed me off alot, but always been in my life.
lethaldose:
I may have to look into some of your groups. Looks like the last three would be good for me.
Got a very nice collection of combat knives and bayonets.
Psychology was my main area of study and one of my main interests.
And finally, that freaking PTSD. That is always fun
Hey, at least the government didn't screw you with the taxes like the bank did with those charges. Next year may be different though
Got a very nice collection of combat knives and bayonets.
Psychology was my main area of study and one of my main interests.
And finally, that freaking PTSD. That is always fun
Hey, at least the government didn't screw you with the taxes like the bank did with those charges. Next year may be different though
well, I think I have recovered from my bout of insomnia....I fell asleep around 11:30 PM on Thursday and slept through to about 2:00 PM or so on Friday...yeah, lots of sleep makes me happy!
so now my younger sister is up with her dog and the thing she married. her dog is getting trained good now. and she says he now jumps on her...
Read More
so now my younger sister is up with her dog and the thing she married. her dog is getting trained good now. and she says he now jumps on her...
Read More
VIEW 3 of 3 COMMENTS
tunnel_vision:
Does your sister's dog protect her from the thing she married?
Have you used visine yet? I hear it does wonders with unwanted relatives
Have you used visine yet? I hear it does wonders with unwanted relatives
mrsted_stryker:
Sleep is guuuuuud....and I think your insominia left YOU and came to visit ME!!!
I am gonna be som mad if your sister, her dog and that THING come here too!!
I will have to kick your butt!!
I am gonna be som mad if your sister, her dog and that THING come here too!!
I will have to kick your butt!!
let's hear it for insomnia.
last night (that is, Wednesday Night) I went to bed around 4 AM.
that is, I crawled into bed at 4 AM.
I was awake to hear the wicked wind storm go through my area at 5 AM, that last until around 6 AM (yup, in bed for 2 hours without falling asleep).
at 9:30 or so, my job called...
Read More
last night (that is, Wednesday Night) I went to bed around 4 AM.
that is, I crawled into bed at 4 AM.
I was awake to hear the wicked wind storm go through my area at 5 AM, that last until around 6 AM (yup, in bed for 2 hours without falling asleep).
at 9:30 or so, my job called...
Read More
VIEW 4 of 4 COMMENTS
jermhawk:
last few weeks i wish i had insomnia. It would really help. I don't twitch, but have been know to lash out if something unexpectedly touches me while i'm sleeping.
miss_cellophane:
crazy lack of sleep...... I wouldnt deal to well with that. I hope you figure it out and get some regular sleep soons.
Ive been neglectful too.......
crazy lack of sleep...... I wouldnt deal to well with that. I hope you figure it out and get some regular sleep soons.
Ive been neglectful too.......
so today at work, talking with a manager. about how I "profile" people and such. how the one coordinator (the cute on that is 10 years younger than me that I would love to date, seriously.....she's got that personality style that I'm just like "Yeah, she' and I would hit it off good!"), I think she has an interesting story about her life that I...
Read More
Read More
VIEW 5 of 5 COMMENTS
jermhawk:
I do believe it will be disposed of by sustained beatings by intoxicated guys in a 5 acre field. But first it will need some modifications.
I need to run smaller tires with a spacer between the wheel and rotor for tire chain clearance. The catch on the e-brake lever needs removed. Since it has a intake leak the cooling system needs modified so it won't develop air pockets between refills. It will need 2x4s pounded into the struts for added ground clearance. All debris must be removed from the interior.
I need to run smaller tires with a spacer between the wheel and rotor for tire chain clearance. The catch on the e-brake lever needs removed. Since it has a intake leak the cooling system needs modified so it won't develop air pockets between refills. It will need 2x4s pounded into the struts for added ground clearance. All debris must be removed from the interior.
lethaldose:
Sounds like things are getting very interesting at work. I just hope that everything works out for everyone, including you.
Take care, my friend.
Take care, my friend.
I have a online request in for your airbox cover now ... I'm waiting for all the responses to come in before I begin calling. It might be easiest to have them direct ship to you ... I'll let you know the varoius prices first.