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Friday 2024 Thread (pg. 8)
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| Silky Johnson |
I hit an animal once while driving at night, I think it was a raccoon. It's not something I'll ever forget. Just awful.
Sorry dudes. |
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| pkcRAISTLIN |
glad you're ok lira!
i've luckily only hit a potaroo, and a bird flew into me once which i'm totally blaming on it because stu. felt bad about the potaroo but there was nothing i could do to prevent it and it didnt suffer. no domestic animals thankfully, but then again i don't support pets being allowed to roam free here; certainly not cats in our city. the local wildlife has yet to adapt. |
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| Singularity55 |
So yes... everyone was right.
I currently have a diagnosis of: Bipolar, adhd and bpd... it's not just bipolar. |
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| Lira |
Thanks for the messages, everyone! :)
| quote: | | quote: | Originally posted by pkcRAISTLIN
no domestic animals thankfully |
| quote: | Originally posted by SYSTEM-J
The thought of killing an animal - especially one that is loved by a family somewhere - is my worst nightmare. |
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This was the very first thought that crossed my mind after I realised what had just happened.
But then, being the bleeding-heart hippie that I am, the moment I noticed it might actually be a stray (I could see no signs of ownership, like a collar), I then thought it might also be sad if something happened before the dog ever had a chance to be cared for.
| quote: | Originally posted by Singularity55
So yes... everyone was right.
I currently have a diagnosis of: Bipolar, adhd and bpd... it's not just bipolar. |
Does this mean you're seeking professional help? I hope you are and wish you all the best. |
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| OrangestO |
Came mm close to hitting a deer once on a pitch-black country road.
It basically rubbed against the front bumper while I was driving about 50 mph.
Brights shining, all I saw was it staring at me seemingly shocked and in fear. Still remember that eye.
Could've been killed for all I know -- me and the deer.
The deer ran into the woods and I drove to the club. True story.
Happy Friday :) |
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| Lira |
Yesterday was awesome, I finally got to see DJ Marky for the first time here in my hometown! I had always wanted a drum'n'bass night here, and I was so stoked it finally happened. Besides, the guy is definitely the GOAT.
Problem is, the day after. My watch claims I did more exercise in 4 hours than I did in the previous 4 days combined, heh. I mean, I hit the gym daily, doing HIIT cardio and whatnot, so it's not like I'm sedentary or anything. And yet, I woke up feeling totally knackered, my shins were hurting, my lower back was aching, and although it improved greatly during the day, my hearing made me feel a bit like I was underwater. Totally recommend :D
| quote: | Originally posted by OrangestO
Came mm close to hitting a deer once on a pitch-black country road.
Could've been killed for all I know -- me and the deer. |
I'm so happy to hear you're both OK and you were not speeding! I've heard so many stories about people hitting big animals that I'll never want it to happen again.
And yeah, every time you close your eyes, you'll have that scene burned into your retinas for a while. To this day, when I close mine, I can see the dog looking playfully at the traffic after coming out from under the guardrails nanoseconds before I slammed on the brakes and it realised it wasn't in Kansas anymore. |
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| Swamper |
Damn, we got lazy in here eh? :stongue:
What say you for this wknd as the end of 2024 draws to a close?
Are any of you still rushing to malls for christmas shopping or is it all 90% online purchases ( 🙋♂️ ) ? |
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| JEO |
We haven't gotten presents for the past few years now, except for the youngest ones in my extended family, and even that's usually just some money or gift cards. It's made Christmas, and the time leading to it, much more enjoyable.
There was this time in 2019 or something, when I was in a bookstore trying to find educational enough gifts for my nieces. Bookstores are usually cramped to begin with, and there were tens of people in there with ing shopping carts. Took me minutes to get to the section I wanted to, and when I was at the counter, there was no line, just people with shopping carts huddled around the register going in random order. I was so frustrated I felt my throat/chest somehow get a lot tighter and I decided I'm done with the tradition for a while. I guess online shopping would make it much easier, but even then there's the question of what are you going to get everyone, and since it has to be something non-material for 90% of the people.. Screw it. |
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| Silky Johnson |
| I hate shopping on a regualr day, let alone at Christmas. People are the worst. |
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| 72hrpartyanimal |
Man, do I hate christmas shopping. Was able to do all of my shopping on Amazon this year though. The kids are easy (some Bluey and polaroid camera) but the wife is always a tough one (ended up getting an electric kettle).
the tough part will be heading up to norther california to visit family and friends. Lots of driving to visit everyone and less R&R. It ends up being worth it but just so grueling getting through it all. |
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| camshaft |
Tried going to the post office to pick up a missed delivery yesterday...parking lot full, cars double parked all up and down the driveway, line damn near out the door. It's crazy out there. Online shopping as much as possible ftw.
Also re: the gauntlet of friends and family: most of our family on both sides is local so it can get out of hand quickly with filling up the calendar. Tried to do it all last year (all the family! host an open house! see friends!) and we were exhausted by the end of the break...going back to work was almost a relief. Cutting way back and doing minimal commitments this year. Sure can escalate quickly. Gotta protect that open space on the calendar! |
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| Silky Johnson |
| My family on my husband's side is huge. We actually do a big party in the summer to make up for whoever can't make it to Christmas. We also started having our Christmas party earlier in the month. WAY less stress. |
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