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Posted by Tabßitha on September 28, 2002, at 17:54:44
Not that I've anything to say. Can't stand to hear myself whining about my life anymore, so it's a zipped lip here. Yessiree. Not one word. Not one complaint. Nada.
Posted by Dinah on September 28, 2002, at 18:14:07
In reply to Mighty quiet 'round these parts today, posted by Tabßitha on September 28, 2002, at 17:54:44
My ear's infected and it hurts. I just got a card from my internist to make an appointment to discuss my test results. Here comes the weight and fat lecture. :( And I'm still behind at work.
Whiiiiiinnnnee.
Dinah
Posted by Dinah on September 28, 2002, at 18:21:09
In reply to Can I whine? Please? Please?, posted by Dinah on September 28, 2002, at 18:14:07
How am I as a not infrequently suicidal person really going to sit and listen to a lecture about how I can extend my life by eating less fat and sugar. If it's as easy as that, pass the freakin' Ben and Jerry's.
Posted by Tabßitha on September 28, 2002, at 18:45:14
In reply to Re: I mean really..., posted by Dinah on September 28, 2002, at 18:21:09
Thought you could prime the pump, didja? Well your evil plot WILL NOT WORK THIS TIME!
Will..... Not..... Whine...... <teeth gritted>
Posted by Dinah on September 28, 2002, at 18:56:05
In reply to Re: no, no, no, I will not whine, posted by Tabßitha on September 28, 2002, at 18:45:14
Posted by Ted on September 29, 2002, at 0:37:32
In reply to Re: I mean really..., posted by Dinah on September 28, 2002, at 18:21:09
Dinah,
In my case, Safeway Select is good enough. I don't even need Ben & Jerry's. I had a really funny (ok, pathetic) exchange with my mdoc about just this when I had a physical this year.
mdoc, "You need to lose 30 pounds and get more exercise. Your cholesterol is too high."
me, "yeah so?"
mdoc, "you don't want to die young, do you?"
me, "how 'bout 20 years ago?"
mdoc, "huh?"
me, "Why the heck do you think I have a pharmacy in my bathroom and visit a pdoc every month? For the fun of it? Oh and the Resort & Country Club (hospital) was fun for the week of my visit."
mdoc, "oh. I see. Uhhh...."Ted
PS: I hope you start feeling better. Ear infections are really awful. My last one caused some permanent hearing loss and tinnitus. Take care of yourself.
> How am I as a not infrequently suicidal person really going to sit and listen to a lecture about how I can extend my life by eating less fat and sugar. If it's as easy as that, pass the freakin' Ben and Jerry's.
Posted by Dinah on September 29, 2002, at 2:08:43
In reply to Re: I mean really... » Dinah, posted by Ted on September 29, 2002, at 0:37:32
Thanks for making me laugh. I didn't think that was possible tonight. (And my snort of laughter cleared out my ear a bit too.)
I can see my doctor's appointment going the same way, if I can manage to be honest with her.
I am taking care. I started antibiotics today. Should be feeling almost human again tomorrow.
Posted by Tabßitha on September 29, 2002, at 2:47:23
In reply to Re: Oh Ted :), posted by Dinah on September 29, 2002, at 2:08:43
I'm sooooo tired of this feeling of dissatisfaction and deprivation. I'm either a gaping pit of unfulfilled needs, or else the depression comes in and damps down my awareness to the point where I feel slightly numb and robotically functioning. Seems like all people around me are the same, gaping pits or functioning zombies. Is this adulthood?
This can't be the life I want. Am I responsible? If not me who then? Feels like I've given up on improving things, like I've tried everything and it's not worked, or has made little difference. I don't know if I can stand another week, like so many other weeks lately whizzing past. Zooom! There goes another one.
Seems like I'm in a box, and if I could just break out of it everything could be different in an instant. Delusional I know. If I could just shed this weight of misery, of habits and self. It's constant suffering, yet nothing's really wrong. I have no major problems, just this misery.
Posted by Dinah on September 29, 2002, at 2:51:30
In reply to Re: Ok, I'd like to whine now., posted by Tabßitha on September 29, 2002, at 2:47:23
I'm afraid I don't have anything wise or witty to say to your very legitimate existential pain. Will a cyberhug do?
((((Tabitha))))
Dinah
Posted by Tabßitha on September 29, 2002, at 3:03:25
In reply to Re: Ok, I'd like to whine now. » Tabßitha, posted by Dinah on September 29, 2002, at 2:51:30
Thanks, every little bit helps. A cyber hug back to you, and some drops of olive oil in that ear. Never knew the purpose, but that's what my mom did.
Is this existential pain? That's well-traveled territory right? Going to go put "cure existential pain" into Google.
Posted by Tabßitha on September 29, 2002, at 3:09:42
In reply to Re: Ok, I'd like to whine now. » Dinah, posted by Tabßitha on September 29, 2002, at 3:03:25
Google recommends "Sex for Enlightenment" workshops. I kid you not.
http://www.sexforenlightenment.com/sfe/enlightenment/problems.htm
Posted by Susang on September 29, 2002, at 9:06:48
In reply to Re: Results are in., posted by Tabßitha on September 29, 2002, at 3:09:42
Tabitha, when you're finished reading about sex and enlightenment would you be willing to send me your email address? I have some thoughts about this that are probably much less interesting than S and E but thought I might pass them along anyway. Nothing particularly profound but I'm feeling shy and would rather send an email than post. My email address is imsusang at yahoo dot com. Take care,
Sue
Posted by Dinah on September 29, 2002, at 9:28:02
In reply to Re: Ok, I'd like to whine now. » Dinah, posted by Tabßitha on September 29, 2002, at 3:03:25
I'm sorry Tabitha. :( I shouldn't have speculated about the source of your pain in the middle of the night, befuddled by lack of sleep and presence of pain. Pay me no mind, anyone, for a few days.
Dinah
Posted by Tabßitha on September 29, 2002, at 12:13:56
In reply to Re: Ok, I'd like to whine now. » Tabßitha, posted by Dinah on September 29, 2002, at 9:28:02
don't they give pinches for that? I'll let you off the hook this time due to ear infection.
Posted by Dinah on September 29, 2002, at 13:39:51
In reply to Re: uh-oh, an unnecessary apology » Dinah, posted by Tabßitha on September 29, 2002, at 12:13:56
If I get pinch exemption, I'd better go apologize everywhere while I have the chance :)
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