Rant Thread - Page 13

DreamCase · 03-18-2005, 10:27 AM

I am so sorry to break up the eloquent speech with a complete change of thought but I haven't been online for 4 days because my laptop is defective. the damn thing had to be sent back to dell.ARRGGGHHH, ok ranting over.

Empty_Purple_Stars · 03-18-2005, 12:00 PM

Number 3.7 on the list of headlines I NEVER want to see in the news ever, ever, ever, EVER again as long as I live..

Missing Father, Baby Found At 'Liquorworld'

POSTED: 2:19 pm EST March 18, 2005
UPDATED: 2:26 pm EST March 18, 2005

MIAMI -- A man who was reported missing with his 17-month old son for three days has turned up.

/ Implode

:x

Jane13 · 03-18-2005, 12:09 PM

Fenris... *hug*

EPS, why do these people feel they have a right to live?

Solumina · 03-18-2005, 07:23 PM

Wow that really is quite a tragic scenario; she does seem to have far too many serious issues to even be thinking about children. Do you know why she wanted to get pregnant in the first place? It may be an attempt on her part to create some stability within her life, unfortunately a kid will probably do the exact opposite.

ghostposts · 03-18-2005, 07:33 PM

Gawd, what a mess. My sister, who is schzoeffective, and on meds, got pregnant. The doctors have changed her meds so they won't hurt the baby, but some who take meds are placed in a hospital for the duration of the pregnancy, and do it without the meds.

My aunt, a schizophrenic, had a son, as well. Pray to whatever higher power you pray to and talk to your friend, to find out what options her doctors are considering. Hopefully they will be able to sort things out.

Solumina · 03-18-2005, 08:54 PM

Many people make life altering decisions and refuse to listen to reason, I'm sorry that your friend has done so. At least she has your support, I have no doubt that she will need it

Jane13 · 03-20-2005, 04:01 PM

Xnguela, be strong. You're friend is going to go through a lot, but she's probably going to need someone to lean on. I'm sorry she made an unwise descision... and that you have to deal with it now, sis. *hug*

gingerbreadwench · 03-23-2005, 11:16 PM

A while ago, I was the featured violinist in the pit orchestra for another school's presentation of Big River. I loved it, and it was the most fun I've ever had playing the violin. Not only that, I got to catch up with some old friends that were other musicians in the pit and actors in the play. One of them happened to be Isaiah, a very handsome, tall, sweet guy who I really fell for all over again when we started hanging out during rehearsals. After the first night of the performance, he asked for my phone number. I gave it to him, we kept hanging out, kept up with our ritual hugs after each performance-- he even asked for my address and wrote it on his arm. He lives within walking distance of my house.

My rant is-- this was in JANUARY, and he still hasn't called or come by, even though he said he would. Even if he lost my address, I live at a freaking BUSINESS that isn't hard to find. I kept my cellphone with me AT ALL TIMES for weeks after I gave him my number. He still has not called. I'm so mad. He's so amazingly sweet and funny (and omg so cute!), not very popular or anything like that, and has such good hair. Once again... he asked ME for MY phone number and MY address, and nothing. Absolutely nothing from him. What on earth could have happened?

TeapotScar · 03-24-2005, 05:26 AM

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Originally Posted by gingerbreadwench

A while ago, I was the featured violinist in the pit orchestra for another school's presentation of Big River. I loved it, and it was the most fun I've ever had playing the violin. Not only that, I got to catch up with some old friends that were other musicians in the pit and actors in the play. One of them happened to be Isaiah, a very handsome, tall, sweet guy who I really fell for all over again when we started hanging out during rehearsals. After the first night of the performance, he asked for my phone number. I gave it to him, we kept hanging out, kept up with our ritual hugs after each performance-- he even asked for my address and wrote it on his arm. He lives within walking distance of my house.

My rant is-- this was in JANUARY, and he still hasn't called or come by, even though he said he would. Even if he lost my address, I live at a freaking BUSINESS that isn't hard to find. I kept my cellphone with me AT ALL TIMES for weeks after I gave him my number. He still has not called. I'm so mad. He's so amazingly sweet and funny (and omg so cute!), not very popular or anything like that, and has such good hair. Once again... he asked ME for MY phone number and MY address, and nothing. Absolutely nothing from him. What on earth could have happened?

Obviously he's an idiot. If I had your address and phone number, I would be calling your phone from your front porch, right now.

But, seriously- he's probably shy. Boys suck like that- have you tried looking around for him at school or what not?

WolfMoon · 03-24-2005, 11:31 AM

I'm sorry for your loss Fenris.I had a friend that was kinda like an older brother at one time, but we merely drifted apart.It was painful knowing that he seemed to be getting along fine in life without me, but that's just the way things went for us.I am glad though that I know he's still around.

It does suck when a friend decides to kill themself,but he just couldn't deal with the pain life was dealing him at this time, babe.Believe me, it can feel like the only alternative to the pain when you think about either death or living one more day in this world.And it has nothing to do with you or anyone else that he knew or loved, it's not that he didn't care he just didn't know how to cope.And don't think that "If only I'd.......", cuz it wouldn't have mattered what you did.I've had so many people offer to come right over or tell me that all I need is to call them if I ever have 'those feelings', but I know I never will.If I'm feeling the overwhelming tide of depression raging agianst my sanity,I may just take that plunge again one day.The point is he loved you and probably felt that he would be burdoning you with his angst.Depression is a very private thing when it's got you in it's clutches and we deal with it privately.

I hope that any of this rambling might prove helpful or useful if you're wondering why he didn't say anything.

Xng,Once you have a baby you mourn the loss of being independent.I wish someone could've gotten that through the concrete block your friend calls a head!

GBW,why haven't you called him?

Giga · 03-25-2005, 04:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Xnguela

She wants to get pregnant because she wants to have her own life. She wants to be independent, so she's having a baby that will be dependent on her. It's screwy, I know... last time she thought she was pregnant, I told her all of this...

this time, the only thing I can do is try to help through support.

It seems to me she doesn't want a baby for the sake of the baby, but out of her own selfish reasons.

She should be stopped...

WolfMoon · 03-25-2005, 05:01 PM

I have a petty whine!

So I have $100 saved up for a doll head from our income tax money.I order the head(stfu!),it's in Korea.They tell me I can most certainly use an international M.O. to pay for the much-longed-for doll part.Yay!

So I go to the post office and they tell me International money orders are not available for Korea!What?You've gotta be kiddin' me!So I have to cancel my order and I'm actually very upset that I can't get my doll head.I've got $100 sittin' around with nothin' to do.

Guess it's ebay time!

But I'm pissed off that I can't get what I wanted in the first place!I have the money just let me get it to 'em!Please?

:cry:

Giga · 03-26-2005, 02:54 AM

I have a similar problem.

You see, my forums have a generic banner incorporated with them (since they're free forums). I wanted to pay those $5 to remove the banner, I even got a credit card and when I wanted to do it, guess what happened...

...there is no Serbia & Montenegro among the choice of countries.

So practicaly, I can't register and therefore I can't pay those lousy $5 to remove the goddamn banner.

Le merde...

edible_eye · 03-26-2005, 07:52 AM

http://www.moneygram.com/servlet/Def...__Transfer.xml

http://www.x-rates.com/calculator.html

http://www.oanda.com/convert/classic...mericanexpress

maybe these will help a little, wolfmoon? the last one is an american express link, so perhaps they'd be able to help with the conversion and delivery? look under south korea for the country, cuz korea doesn't exist alone.

WolfMoon · 03-26-2005, 03:14 PM

I appreciate the effort, Mark, but they said specifically that it had to be either:

1.Paypal(don't have a credit card)

2.International bank tranfer(don't have a bank account)

3.International Postal M.O.(a possibility,I never had a problem with international m.o.s before.Post office doesn't have any country but 'Korea'.No North or South!Bastards!)

I just wanna know why I can't get a m.o. for Seoul!It's not like i'm doing business with North Korea.

But thank you very much for the links!

You're awesome!

Jane13 · 03-27-2005, 08:48 AM

I have to have surgery on my spine this summer. It's official. It's not that I mind so much the actual surgery or the six month recovery process (I'd probably just waste the six months, anyway), but that at the beginning of all this my parents and everyone else made it sound like I had a choice. Now they're treating more like a child than ever. They keep talking about my quality of life- how do they know I won't be hit by a truck right now that collides through my living room wall? Do they honestly think I'm going to live forever, anyway? I guess it doesn't matter. It's just a pointless rant. Also, my scoliosis specialist looks like Dr. Klopek from "The 'Burbs", has incredibly cold hands, talks in a monotone, and doesn't bother to help with the open back of my hospital gown when he's done whatever it is he does. His assistant was nice, though. He acted like a living human being.

MrMaelstrom · 03-27-2005, 12:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Giga

Le merde...

"LA" merde. "Le" is for male or neutral words. Shit is female.

TeapotScar · 03-27-2005, 12:32 PM

I'm so sorry, Jane! Oh my god- an operation- that's a big deal. I hope you're okay... The hospital is such a horrible place. I *really* hope our back feels better- scoliosis can be painful. You'll probably be glad you got the operation, years down the line and such. But you're so sweet! Sweet people shouldn't be cut open. :cry:

And, Mael- girls don't poop. None of us. Ever. It just disappears once it hits a certain place the small intestine- GONE- no poop.

AlKilyu · 03-27-2005, 01:00 PM

Yeah really Jane. You have no reason to worry, but I will just cause!

Six months, eh? Well I think everyone here would agree that your folks need to get you a laptop if you are gonna be bed ridden for a long time. If not, I'll set up a PayPal account for gothic.net members to chip in and get you one so we won't go that long without you!

ghostposts · 03-27-2005, 03:48 PM

I'm so sorry, Jane. Yep, you definately need a lap top. I'd donate to that acct.

Pay pal will issue you an acct without a credit card. You just need a checking account. I've got one, without the credit card.

edible_eye · 03-27-2005, 04:41 PM

jane -

i know two people that had to have an operation to correct the curvature of their spine. their choices were - get the surgery to correct the curve or let it be and allow the curve to worsen to the point where their spine would essentially bend and bow until they couldn't walk, lie straight, etc. one girl had it so bad, she was told she would eventually lose mobility of her arms and legs. that girl is a nurse i work with. the other girl is the daughter of an officer at work and she's going through the rehab right now, post-surgery. she's doing ok and she's not in pain.

as for the truck coming through the wall of your living room - you're exactly right. there's no way your doctor or anyone else could predict that happening. if it does, though, my guess is it won't matter whether you have the surgery or not. trucks hurt a lot when they hit you - enough to flat-out squash you if they catch you just right.

for your doctor - next time he's done fishing around back there, let him know - hey, doc, how about closing me up when you're finished? is that what you're gonna do with the surgical incision after you're finished straightening my spine? just leave it open? respect works both ways, mother-f'er. (edited for age)

keep us posted on your progress. and good luck with your parents. i don't know if it's the case there, but parents want to believe they can protect their children against all difficulties. sometimes, when a problem befalls their little one they can't do anything about, they show their worry by fussing the way they used to when their little one was truly little. it's a defense mechanism of sorts - let me take care of all these little things to make it better for my little girl. i don't know if that's the exact case in your house, but it's a natural reaction if it is - even if it is annoying.

Jane13 · 03-27-2005, 05:49 PM

You guys are sweet. Heh heh, I don't think the labtop is neccesary- I'll pull myself out of bed once in a while. I would go nuts without all of you ^.^

Edible_eye... you're right about the respect thing, and thanks for the information about the surgery. I know down the road I will probably appreciate the fact that my parents have insurance and stuff to cover the operation, because some people don't even have that. That is, if I don't die prematurely of a freak accident :P

I'm a little happy about one thing short term... No PE next year! Wheee! I get an extra elective, which I'll probably use on an art class.

WolfMoon · 03-28-2005, 11:19 AM

Well, being the great artist you are, it certainly won't go to waste!

But I hope the surgery and recovery go smoothe for you, luv.I get scared sometimes just thinking about a simple tubal ligation!But it alsop excites me cuz afterward,no more birthcontrol!!!

EVAR!!!!!

Granny-like_the_apple · 03-29-2005, 12:35 AM

Since it's been a good, oh, six days without me complaining about school while procrastinating at 3 in the morning, I figured I should do it again. Now. [And yes, six days ago was spring break, it's called exaggeration SARAH. :P] This place is like that girl with the curl in her hair-bear with me. Everything bad about it really fucking sucks, but the one good thing might be great and unique enough to keep me here for three more years. Soooo not looking forward to three more years of a 7:2 girl/straight guy ratio. And to weekly papers. And no parties. And no Robert-TEAR.

Damn and now my ucsb friend just im'ed me, wasted, with my other friend who's going to ucsb next year. I miss them. And I miss parties.

OMG SARAH. Epiphany time! We never have serious conversations because I'm only serious when my brain is exhausted and all the crap I've put off is finally getting to me, and since this always happens in the wee hours of the morning, you're always asleep. It's not because we're heartless assholes, it's because you get more than three hours of sleep at night! [also maybe a little of the heartless asshole thing... dat's cool]

I haven't read recent posts on this thead so to everyone with worse problems than me-I'm sorry.

Empty_Purple_Stars · 03-29-2005, 01:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jane13

I have to have surgery on my spine this summer. It's official. It's not that I mind so much the actual surgery or the six month recovery process (I'd probably just waste the six months, anyway), but that at the beginning of all this my parents and everyone else made it sound like I had a choice. Now they're treating more like a child than ever. They keep talking about my quality of life- how do they know I won't be hit by a truck right now that collides through my living room wall? Do they honestly think I'm going to live forever, anyway? I guess it doesn't matter. It's just a pointless rant. Also, my scoliosis specialist looks like Dr. Klopek from "The 'Burbs", has incredibly cold hands, talks in a monotone, and doesn't bother to help with the open back of my hospital gown when he's done whatever it is he does. His assistant was nice, though. He acted like a living human being.

Jane Pretty..

Speaking as the resident gothic.net guinea pig, if you have any questions about what surgery is like, pm me, im me or even call. Al has my cell number.

I am a veteran of seven plus operations, and if nothing else I can help prepare you for what to expect, and what you can do to make your post op easier.

Let me know ok?

And I agree with E_E, living with Scoleosis is so painful, and if your Neurosurgeon can fix it now, the rest of your life will be so much brighter. Chronic pain is more debilitating than anyone can imagine, and I dont want to see you like that if you can help it.

Let me know if you want to talk before surgery ok sweetie..

Hugs.

O and Gra-knee?

Smoke a bowl. ( Insert supportive words here )