How do you feel?

[Leydan]

I remember that lady from that cleaning show years, years ago. It always surprised me how some people’s houses are messy. And she would just go to the toilet and scrarch the filth with her nail

I didn’t know she was so famous.

OMGGGG you had how clean is your house? I LOVED that when I was younger.

Kim and Aggie icons

Kim is basically a national treasure, everyone has heard of her and how she just says it straight.

 

[SaladBreak]

OMGGGG you had how clean is your house? I LOVED that when I was younger.

Kim and Aggie icons

Kim is basically a national treasure, everyone has heard of her and how she just says it straight.

Yes, but it was called ''Cleanliness detachment'' here
Everyone learned how to clean their microwave with lemon from that show.

Great, I just hope she doesn't scratch random toilets with her fingernails anymore.

 

[Eulaliya]

Goodbye August, hello September!
My sincere Season's Greetings and advance Merry Christmas to all, courtesy of the Seasonal Legend who invades every mall in the Philippines:

(My apologies if that greeting sounds too early for you, it's in our tradition to begin a Christmas countdown as early as September, known as "Ber" months. And it's the time when Christmas things start to bloom and carols begin to fill the air. It begins another four months of happily waiting for the most anticipated season to come.)

 

[MyHeartIsYours]

My apologies if that greeting sounds too early for you, it's in our tradition to begin a Christmas countdown as early as September, known as "Ber" months. And it's the time when Christmas things start to bloom and carols begin to fill the air. It begins another four months of happily waiting for the most anticipated season to come.)

I was listening to Christmas songs and planning a Christmas trip yesterday, thought I was the only one getting ready for Xmas in August

 

[mauve]

Goodbye August, hello September!
My sincere Season's Greetings and advance Merry Christmas to all, courtesy of the Seasonal Legend who invades every mall in the Philippines:

(My apologies if that greeting sounds too early for you, it's in our tradition to begin a Christmas countdown as early as September, known as "Ber" months. And it's the time when Christmas things start to bloom and carols begin to fill the air. It begins another four months of happily waiting for the most anticipated season to come.)

I am actually one of these persons who hates seeing all the early Christmas' stuff in store in September. It is about to begin mid September here with all the Christmas cookies and cakes. For me personally it doesn't have to begin before mid November.
Other than that I am almost sad that summer is almost over. It is always the same with me: whining when it is too hot, wishing it would be cooler, and when it is cooler, I wish the summer back. But … cool days are fine also as Long as it is not so windy.

 

[MyHeartIsYours]

I have loved this summer, we've had such lovely weather! But I'm always happy when it's autumn again, autumn/winter is definitely my favourite time of year - frosty mornings, golden leaves and dark nights Plus my birthday, Hallowe'en, Bonfire Night, Christmas, New Year


I'm happy to be home from work lol, it took me almost two hours as there is a rail strike here It's been a long day!

 

[Ausesken]

I haven’t felt very good today, I’ve been sick and it has affected a bit my mood. I’m better now, but I feel like I’m not 100% ok.

 

[mauve]

Since I don't know in which thread to put it: just saw that RainyWoods has Birthday today! Congratulation! I hope that you can spend the day in a smooth and satisfied way. I hope that you have a wonderful day! Wish you especially good healt. This is the most important thing!

 

[Ausesken]

On Friday a woman's body was found hidden in her home in the town I work in, apparently the body has been there since November :? she lived with her son, who is now wanted by the police as they suspect he killed her. Nobody has seen him since last week, when the police started investigating the disappearance of the woman after the neighbours told them they didn't know about her since months ago. The officers have told us to be very careful and pay attention in case we see him, as they think he can be hiding somewhere in the town. I think it would be very strange that he is hiding in the town because it's small and someone would have seen him already. I don't think he needs a book to read while he is disappeared, so I'm not afraid, but I am shocked.

And (nothing to do with this) I think a spider has biten me. It stings like a mosquito bite, but it also hurts when I press it (unlike any mosquito bite I've had), and there are two very little marks together.

 

[RainyWoods]

Since I don't know in which thread to put it: just saw that RainyWoods has Birthday today! Congratulation! I hope that you can spend the day in a smooth and satisfied way. I hope that you have a wonderful day! Wish you especially good healt. This is the most important thing!

Aw thanks for the lovely message mauve I'm not a birthday loving person and I wasn't looking forward to this one, but actually i've had a nice day. My dad came to visit for the week, and I got some really sweet presents. People have caught onto the fact i'm quite into Rick and Morty. My favourite gift was a mug with my favourite character Mr. PoopyButthole on it (my life has been enriched). Also got the rerelease of the Shenmue video games which I remember fondly from my childhood. Can't wait to play those again and go looking for sailors.

 

[Himan]

A bit sad, I feel death is coming my way the next few months. My old cat, who was taken over by my roommate died yesterday and I'm still pretty sad about it. He slept in my bed for more than a year or something . So I still think I've done something wrong.
I live in a student house with ten people where everyone got his or her own room and one of my flat mates wanted a cat and after a year or so I was the last one who stepped over to yes. Then, my flat mate(Who is a vet student...) Couldn't handle it and wanted to send the cat back to the asylum, but he had cat aids(not bad for humans) and so he would probably die there, so I took it over if some other mate would take it over if they moved somewhere else. But he died there after two months or so, which is very sad. So now I'm really doubting myself, even though I really shouldn't.
And my very old grandmother, who just became 97 is already for 2 or 3 years in her bed not coming out of it. It's really hard for my parents and aunt and I don't know exactly what I should do. Also when her birthday was there one of my family members said she could become 100. I've said that when she was 85 and on her legs, but now, I feel a lot differently until she is 99 years and 11 months or so, but even than, those last five years were quite horrible for lots of people.
And than there are some minor things like my niece who is in New Zealand with cancer ('minor...')

And then I've my own problems, which are really minor seeing all this stuff in a row. But just stopped my study, to do something different(work.) And that combining with starting to be vegetarian maybe starting to really live to how I think. I think ecology is very important and also just let everybody be who they are. I really love different cultures trying to understand them. I do feel I can be on a path to something very interesting, but it can also go wrong in so many ways. I may want to be a travelling nomad after I have some money and a way to earn money on the way.(I have studied math, so I probably should be able to find something with a computer.) But first, be very pragmatic, I have dreams, but I should try to make those dreams come true instead of just dreaming and I think I should do it right now, cause otherwise I will probably never be on this step of doing something like this.

 

[pjelacki]

Getting nervous/excited, leaving to for a two week vacation on Saturday.

 

[RainyWoods]

I'm sorry to hear about all those things you're going through [MENTION=16177]Himan[/MENTION]. I wish all your family well and better health.

Animals are family and so it's always very difficult when one leaves us. Don't doubt yourself though. I'm sure none of what happened is your fault. You seem to care for animals, especially if you're starting life as a vegetarian. That's something that always personally been in the back of mind as well, to make that change. I was a vegetarian briefly during my teens but it didn't go very well. I feel hypocritical being a meat eater considering how much I love animals, and how strongly i'd fight for their well being. At the same time though... well er..... I hate vegetables.............. except the potato

It's never too late to chase your dreams but at the same time, it's best to chase them as soon as you can if you're able to. Go get 'em now Himan. I wish you all the best.

 

[Ausesken]

Edit: yesterday I wrote nothing XD I need a good sleep, which I still haven't had.

 

[Ausesken]

Today at work I've felt a little heart attack (not literally ofc) when one of my colleagues sent me an email telling me to call the secretary (the boss of bosses in the city council is not the mayor, but the secretary) about some reports I've been making since my other colleague (who usually makes them) is on holidays. He is not very nice precisely, so I was like 'omg, I've done something wrong and he's gonna give me a scolding'. Indeed, there was something wrong, but I was not responsible for that so I felt very relieved when the call finished XD

 

[Eulaliya]

Prepare for some handkerchiefs as I write something rather emotionally sensitive with a numbed hand.

I've just gotten up after some short hours of sleep and called at my sister using our family computer because I would be going to use it (yes, my old one was broken last year and it was down to one when me and my sister currently share the common computer for the meantime) but she was simply too busy at her online classes. My obstinate self was not satisfied, so I kept cajoling and wailing even it was in that wee hours of the night until my father came and struck a rod at me so hard that my whole body was on fire until now (look at my right hand, all red and hot). To add insult to injury, he mentioned all the mess I've made through the years including my mediocre performance during my college years so I was denied further college education last year and as a result, I was forced to live out my own life in academic limbo (which includes some informal homeschooling with my library full of textbooks I've used during high school).
Oh yes, I live to learn and would want to continue learning, but fate has been so lukewarmly kind to me. Sometimes it's rewarding, sometimes it can hurt. But what would my future bring? No one knows yet.

 

[Leydan]

[MENTION=15323]Eulaliya[/MENTION] I read that right, your dad hit you with a rod? If so I'm truly sorry this happened to you, no child should be struck like that from their parents. I know different cultures do different things, but it's unacceptable imo. Then for him to go on say what he said, the harsh words of those closest can hit the hardest. You clearly are having an incredibly rough time in life at the moment, but as basic as it sounds, it wont last forever. These things will shape you as a person, and you will surely come out of it stronger, and look back on these days in the future and feel a sense of achievement for how far you have gone. Academics are not what only matters, and each person is different. Only because you didn't perform super well, doesn't mean you aren't smart or have potential. Our societies and system force people down academic routes and make them think that is all that matters, achieving those grades. When many people are not suited to academics, and flourish through other means. It's clear you are one of those people. We've seen it time and time again that you are an insanely talented person at art, your drawings are amazing and i'm certain many of us on here couldn't do anywhere near as good as you. If you want to go back to college and school to study, then you do that. Make it happen, but believe it that college and grades aren't everything.

 

[RainyWoods]

I mirror what Ashley said, Eulaliya. That wasn't a very nice read at all and i'm sorry that happened to you.

I think of you as one of the smartest and wisest people here. Grades aren't the be all and end all of a person (i'd be worth nothing if they were). It sounds like you're in such a horrible situation but I know you can make it out of it, and as Ashley said, it's this stuff that shapes us. When you've overcome your struggles there will be a greater sense of achievement.

Sending positive thoughts and love your way You'll get through this. And you're brave for sharing this all so openly with us. I've got so much respect for you, Eulaliya. I think you're an amazing and very charming person. Your way with words is so special.

 

[Ausesken]

Eulaliya, my dad used to be obsessed with good marks. My brother was not good at this and got many scoldings, but you know what? He started working when he was 16 and has never been jobless in a country that (as you all know) has had (and still has) serious problems of unemployment. And since years ago he works on something that he likes a lot: painting cars, and he is known by many garage owners in Girona and surroundings because he does it very well and without losing time.

Me instead was very good at school, an excellent student. I was the good daughter. At university I was even better because I could study what I wanted. My dad was very proud of me and talked about my grades with everyone. But crisis started, the area of museums (in which I wanted to work) proved to be corrupted, didn’t have any useful contact to work there and my excellent marks were completely useless. And if I tried to find a job in more common places like shops, they said they wanted people with lower academic level. My dad then pressured me because I couldn’t find a job, and I felt so so useless that I started having depressive feelings. Luckily I finally found a job, but always temporary, nothing stable like my brother.

Conclusion: don’t let you dad pressure you for something that is not important at all in this life. It’s more important making the right choices, no matter if you have a university degree or not. Many times they want us to be or do what they couldn’t when they were young, but hey, it’s OUR lives, OUR choices, we don’t have to fulfill their wishes, but ours. I learnt that I will NEVER be like my dad with my children. They will be free (and honest) persons.

 

[Ausesken]

Today I've slept very bad, I've worked almost 11 hours, was alone at work so I had to do everything, I had head ache, also had to deal with a stupid old man that thinks I work for him as his secretary (and also thinks he can speak to me the way he wants), my lunch was horrible and my train was late both in the morning and in the evening. I could write on my head 'please choose another day to piss me off'.