Post your random thoughts/feelings etc
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awkwardamanda
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That's disgusting. Apart from being greedy, it's also wasteful. As someone who tries to be environmentally friendly, I have a huge problem with this.:bat:
awkwardamanda
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That's disturbing.
SoScared
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Your broccoli yes, your cauliflower no.
MikeyC
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I have heard of "planned obsolescence" before: products that are made to break down to force consumers to replace them. It's a scourge on society in more ways than one. People's finances dwindle having to replace broken items, and the pollution to the planet is devastating, with the creation of new products and the discarding of old ones. It's part of a cycle that needs to stop.
Unfortunately, it's all about money, so it will never stop. :thumbdown:
Opaline
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There are these beetles that sometimes show up at night in my room and fly around my bed, probably attracted to the lamp on my nightstand. They really freak me out because it will be dead silent in my room, and then all of the sudden I'll hear this unnerving fluttering of tiny bug wings and see a black thing flying toward me. They're kind of clumsy, too - they bump into things and fall on my blankets and pillows. Gross...
And to think I used to want to be an entomologist.
And to think I used to want to be an entomologist.
KiaKaha
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Almost finished my other assignment - its about locus of control and locus of responsibility. Who is to blame for the social ills of the world? Eh Eh? Take THAT society. **** I am awesome.
Tired though. Night shift takes a lot out of me.
Dont mind me - obviously I have problems.
Tired though. Night shift takes a lot out of me.
Dont mind me - obviously I have problems.
coyote
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awkwardamanda
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Ok, I don't even wanna click that and watch the video, but in that one frame, the creepy old man staring at them in the background just makes it that much more wrong.
Solitudes_Grace
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Isn't capitalism great! :sarcastic:
Solitudes_Grace
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Every time I see a drunk person acting like a freaking idiot, I think to myself, And that's why I do not drink. When people become drunk, they become stupid. I don't want to be stupid.
Opaline
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Honestly, I haven't yet figured out how to handle unwanted attention from the opposite sex in a graceful manner. Or maybe I do but I don't feel that I do because I get embarrassed.
Actually, even non-bothersome attention makes me nervous. I think I've come off as bitchy when I've been complimented because I didn't know what to say, or I pretended I didn't hear anything, haha. I always feel bad. I need to be more confident!
^^not bragging by the way, not saying I get compliments 10x a day, just the times it does happen... yeesh. Need to work on a polite response. But I mean obviously if I find the guy attractive I'm just going to throw my arms around him and assume we're dating, duh! ...completely joking
Actually, even non-bothersome attention makes me nervous. I think I've come off as bitchy when I've been complimented because I didn't know what to say, or I pretended I didn't hear anything, haha. I always feel bad. I need to be more confident!
^^not bragging by the way, not saying I get compliments 10x a day, just the times it does happen... yeesh. Need to work on a polite response. But I mean obviously if I find the guy attractive I'm just going to throw my arms around him and assume we're dating, duh! ...completely joking
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Starry
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I'm going to Ikea tomorrow to replace my chair. The one I have now has a seat cushion that's just done. I bought it second hand, and was already quite tired before I bought it. The seat keeps sliding backwards, forcing me into a position that's not quite benefical for my back.
I have my eyes set on this one.
No fancy footrest of adjustable backrest, but whatever. I fell in love with it when I saw it in the store last week.
I have my eyes set on this one.
No fancy footrest of adjustable backrest, but whatever. I fell in love with it when I saw it in the store last week.
dottie
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Is today 'Blue Monday?' Most depressing day of the year is either Jan 14 or Jan 21 - NY Daily News
Is today 'Blue Monday?' Most depressing day of the year is either Jan 14 or Jan 21
The theory of Blue Monday dates back to 2005, when UK psychologist Cliff Arnall created an elaborate mathematical formula to calculate the most miserable day of the year
As if any Monday in January weren't bad enough, Blue Monday, an ill-reputed date dubbed "the most depressing day of the year," should really put you in a mood. While there has been some confusion over exactly which day Blue Monday falls on in 2013, with some citing the 14th, the official date is January 21.
The theory of Blue Monday dates back to 2005, when UK psychologist Cliff Arnall created an elaborate mathematical formula to calculate the most miserable day of the year. Thanks to the day's perfect storm of drab weather, holiday bills, and wrecked New Year's resolutions, motivational levels, the idea goes, hit an all-time low. The result: feeling depressed, being inactive, and eating too many carbohydrates.
But of course whether there is any truth to the theory is a source of contention, since Arnall created the formula as part of a marketing campaign for Sky Travel, a travel company.
Still, whether or not your dreary winter mood will peak on this particular day, if you are prone to winter blues, there are a few mood boosters you can try short of a vacation somewhere balmy -- actually the Mayo Clinic recommends that, if you can afford it.
A recent survey of 2,000 Brits by Anglian Home Improvements in the UK found that sitting by a window or going outside for a stroll -- even in dim winter light -- boosted the blues.
Alternatively you could try light therapy. While there are no official guidelines, such as how long you should sit under a light box, be sure to use a specialized light box that mimics outdoor light.
Experts also recommend exercise -- winter sports such as skiing and snowshoeing can kill two birds with one stone (outdoor light, exercise). If temperatures are too frigid, opt for the gym or work out at home with videos, DVDs, or fitness apps.
Content site Hubpages adds a few recommendations to the mix: Go to bed early and wake up before sunrise, to maximize your exposure to daylight. Also, go outside at midday, and don't drink caffeine after 2 pm, to help you get to bed earlier.
hidwell
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Aren't quotes great.
twiggle
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I'm a big fan of Thich Nhat Hanh.
