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Sat Nov 28
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But, still feeling down because 1) I'm swamped with homework due Monday, 2) my first grad school app is due Tuesday and I'm barely scraping, 3) My sister, God love her, is already turning into Bridezilla and snapped at me today, and 4) I'm PMS-ing like mad and it always makes me way more dramatic and emotional about everything.
Thanks for letting me bitch :-/
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So I informed her of the number lock key.
This was the highlight of my day.
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I am trying to get back to my home state. It has a lot of issues, but fuck, I just miss it. No getting around it.
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Also, just a thought, you don't have to include your current boss as a reference. I've found people are pretty understanding about discreteness while looking for a new job. Perhaps you could just put the HR number for verification on the work experience section?
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I'm watching a online lecture review in preparation for finals, and I'm getting ahem, excited, by the professor leading the lecture.
The boyfriend and I have not had actual sex in about 6 months. He's on pain medication that interferes (and makes his moods pretty unpredictable) and I'm stressed and sleep deprived with law school. I didn't realize how much I missed actually fracking until this moment.
ARGH
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Heh, sorry, I couldn't help it!
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Watching Rome and Body Heat this week did not help in my case, and I'm a virgin who can't drive!
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Poor you, I don't have enough words to explain my sentiment!
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Do you get a break for the winter? Maybe then you will get some sleep? Good luck, either way. :(
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@ameliabearhart: HA--it's password protected.
@sayah: He is on percocet, vicodin, and a wicked course of Enbrel, and two other inject-able medications I can't spell. He has spurts of really bad arthritis. Luckily a treatment like this will get him pain free for a couple of years. But in the meantime...
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Damn, I clearly need to date Dennis from 30 Rock. "How's the sex?" "Perfect-fast and only on Saturdays!"
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The pain meds give him mood swings between sullen and rage. And I unfortunately have an abusive relationship in my past, so any yelling, even when not directed at me, can really put me on edge. We manage it pretty well now, and he is getting better at timing the meds, so as much of an issue anymore.
And in reality, the mood swing only lasts about 1 hour or so, and then he is back to his wonderful self :o)
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When I'm off them I have intensive pain that makes me snappy. There's really not a happy medium. :-/
I'm sure you and my BF could share stories. :D
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But I finally 'womaned up' a week ago and got an account, and I just wanted to say hi.
So... Hi everyone!
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I joined a week ago and have really gotten addicted in that time. I look forward to the same happening to you. :D
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Since I already spent so much time on here without commenting, I'm afraid that now that I have commenting rights I'll never get any schoolwork/housework/whatever done...
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that's cool that you are considering it!
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I guess I'm feeling a little New York nostalgia. I grew up there, on the Hudson River. My mom sent me pictures from our walking path the other day by the reservoir, and though I've always known it was beautiful, it just really hit me. The contrast of the bright fall leaves, in rich reds and oranges, against the slightly overcast sky. The smooth water, like glass. The deep brown of the tree bark.
I love it out here, too, though. We went down to the ocean on Thanksgiving and it was just incredibly stunning. The waves were high, the wind was strong and cool but not cold. The water was a deep, deep, turquoisey blue, with dancing silver streaks and white foam.
Sometimes you just have to stop and admire what's around you that has nothing to do with human beings at all.
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Also, I found an earthworm the size of cigar! Nature rocks.
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I'm in Schenectady now. It's past "strong and cool" into "effing cold" now. I'm wearing my coat inside.
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I also kind of miss Real Winter, you know when it's COLD and bracing and you have to get bundled up, but it's so starkly beautiful.
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Sorry to be so first-world-problems.
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Put on a favorite movie and do something you can't do when your husband's around.
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Don't see this as a problem- it's an opportunity to hang out with yourself! I love alone time.
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But, in the spirit of the holiday, thank you, TCM, for having just aired the best movie of all time, Casablanca!
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I love TCM. I watched a bit of Casablanca. I adore Ingrid AND Bogie (not to mention Peter Lorre and Claude Rains), so it's a great movie all around!
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Sorry about your Thanksgiving! At least I was able to eat that day. Mentally I want the delicious leftovers in my fridge, but my tummy is all "meh."
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I've never been in a serious relationship, for several reasons, and sometimes I feel this desperate need to be in one, but other times I think I'm just romanticizing the idea of a relationship. It's just "not my time" to devote myself to another person like that...but when that time comes, I'll probaly be in for some big surprises (+ and -).
/brainfart
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OTOH, I don't think relationships are for everyone. There are a lot of people that do best by themselves, but that doesn't mean they don't deserve or want to be with someone else. If you haven't found someone that makes you want to commit, then by all means, don't. Don't settle or fall into a relationship for any other reason than absolutely wanting to be there otherwise it won't be as meaningful as it could (should) be and you may be burned on them forever.
Also, I wanted to add that if you have a lot of emotional baggage you feel needs to be dealt it, it's probably best to do that on your own (or with the help of loved ones/professionals that you don't sleep with). My experience (and TV) has taught me that sex complicates things that could otherwise be simple.
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That's kind of the predicament I'm in. I feel like I need to really work on myself and deal with some deep-seated personal issues, but at the same time...I seek companionship out of the fundamental desire of being connected with someone. It's not healthy, but I'm kind of getting up there in age (25), and oftentimes feel pressured into looking for something potentially meaningful.
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Loneliness can filled with constant focus on other things, be it work, a hobby, a friend, a pet. Being miserable in a relationships just sucks.
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It's like "yes, let me just reference the college library I keep in my back pocket,"
Thankfully my college has yet to deactivate my student library account so I can still get into JSTOR and such (god knows I should get a life time pass consider I gave them close to $80,000).
And yay! I've made $90 in the last part of November, that's enough to cover my rent increase after it eats up all my paycheck!
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Okay, I was already in here a few days ago begging for help on an essay and now I'm doing it again!
I'm writing an essay for a class and I am basically arguing that The Royal Tenenbaums is a film that should be read as text.
My prof (who I can't stand because he's a pretentious asshole) is really interested in how we read things but I have no idea what to say! He told me that I should watch the film again and see how often books are shown in a shot. I guess I could make that into a point because a fair portion of the film revolves around books but after that I don't know what points to make!
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(Sorry, I'm a librarian; I can't help myself.)
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Someone posted a great quote a few days ago that has helped me get through several papers this week. It's something to the effect of "I can edit a page of bad writing, I can't edit a blank page." Just type and type until you have something, let it sit, give it to someone to edit, and do revisions within 24 hours.
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