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Ije the Devourer of Books wrote: "Yes! Randy Rainbow says it quite nicely wtf https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ygYA7..."
BWAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!
Thanks, I needed that. :D
I very upset that now that I've watched Black Mirror: Bandersnatch (2018), I can't un-watch it and then re-watch it again for the first time.
Well, first I want to complain that after not posting anywhere on GR for a long time, stupid iOS app has changed and I no longer know how to post using my iPad.Second, my original complaint. As an American, whose parents did not buy my way into a top-rated school so that my impression of the parliamentary system is that elections are mercifully shorter and you can get rid of the top man or woman with "No Confidence", I don't understand Brexit.
Why decide to leave without a plan, set a deadline that can't be met, and then continually blame the other side (EU) whilst begging them for concessions?
Not trying to be insulting or political, I just don't get it despite watching BBC news almost every day.
I dont get Brexit either and I live in the UK
Averin wrote: "... Not trying to be insulting or political, I just don't get it despite watching BBC news almost every day. "What I don't get is how an entire nation could put a clearly unqualified and completely immature person into the position of the (arguably) most powerful position on the planet? I mean the US MUST be filled with brain-dead zombies. There's just no other explanation?
I always used to be scathing about Nigerian politicians and their incompetence. Now with Brexit and Trump I know the rest of the world is just as bad. I can stop criticising Nigeria now.
Rick wrote: "What I don't get is how an entire nation could put a clearly unqualified and completely immature person into the position of the (arguably) most powerful position on the planet? I mean the US MUST be filled with brain-dead zombies. There's just no other explanation?"Well, not an entire nation surely? I changed political parties so I could vote for Hilary in the primaries and not that $#!^ for brains we have for a political figurehead (he's a Dominionist puppet and a degenerate).
I want to complain about not getting enough hours at work during the coronavirus! Michigan is stay at home order until April 30! Going stir-crazy!
I hate that my boyfriend didn't even have the courage to tell me in person that he wants to break up with me and that he just sent an email instead. I don't think I deserved that. I guess that's a new level of social distancing.
Sorry to hear this. It sounds like a mean thing to do to someone especially at a time of so much upheaval in the world. Hugs from me. I dont know you, but hugs anyway. 
Ije the Devourer of Books wrote: "Sorry to hear this. It sounds like a mean thing to do to someone especially at a time of so much upheaval in the world. Hugs from me. I dont know you, but hugs anyway. "
Thank you so much! I am having a rough day :(
It hurts. A lot.
Do you have friends or family nearby that you can talk to? I know how painful relationship break ups can be especially if you werent expecting it. Sometimes friends and family can be helpful. I am not very good at giving advice. I am a middle aged divorced woman but I shall be thinking of you.
Don't worry about me, I will be fine :) I can't go see my mum right now because of the whole corvid situation. (I am studying abroad) Thank God for Skype and Zoom :D
Three complaints for the price of one:1) I only have one friend. She's the person I'm closest too and I don't have anyone else. But for real, NOT ANOTHER BEING exists. Her and this guy have started dating or talking or whatever they're doing and now she never speaks to me. I practically beg for her to respond to my messages or answer the phone, and I don't know why.
2) I have no other friends which is probably why I'm putting up with this. When I say no other friends I mean it though. I'm from a small city in the Uk and the teen culture here is literal garbage, so I just don't really get on with anyone. Everyones so self obsessed and getting drunk or high or dropping out of school or getting pregnant at 17, but I'm just normal. It's not like I haven't tried. I always try to make friends and I'm always kind to people, but I just don't like them. Therefore, I'm lonely.
3) I know you don't NEED friends, but I do because I don't really get on with my family. None of us are close. It's not anything negative we just have separately busy lives, so now were in lockdown and we've been forced together at the same time we don't know how to behave around each other. This is why I need friend/s.
I feel like everyones gotten sad because of lockdown, which is understandable. I also feel like a privileged brat because my only complaints as of right now are that Im lonely and I only have half a friend. Some people have no one. Some people hate lockdown for worse reasons like abuse or health issues.
OH HERES A FOURTH COMPLAINT just because we're here so why not:
3a) Its Eid today. If you don't know what Eid is its (in summary) Christmas for Muslims. And I just didnt do anything. I collected my money and went back to bed. Again, third world problems, gosh I'm so brave.
Anyway. someone respond to this. Lets talk about stuff because everyone peeing me off. Can I say that word is that profanity, its ok i'll change it to peeing.
SleepybutIneedtofinishthisbook wrote: "Three complaints for the price of one: ..."Hey, I haven’t been very active in this group of late. Sorry.
I know it’s a cliche, but don’t bring yourself down because someone has abandoned you. I had a friend, one of my dearest and best go friends, who deserted me in one of my darkest periods. She and I used to go out for dinner and movie twice a month. We did this for literally years and years. About 2 decades actually. We were friends in high school, drifted apart, but reconnected a couple years later. While we were going out every other week, she and her husband had two kids and I was a friend of the family. The boys grew up, they got into D&D because both their father and I played D&D. We went to eat out together. But for just about those two decades she & we basically inseparable. Then suddenly nothing. She wouldn’t even answer my emails or phone calls. That was about 6 years ago. I don’t even know if she’s still alive. It was the weirdest, most painful, most profoundly troubling experience of my life. I was devastated. So I can empathize with what you’re going through. It’s tough. But you cannot force someone to contact you. Hopefully they’ll eventually respond and things will get better, but you may just need to move on. It was a tough realization for me. And it hurt a lot (still does to be honest).
Everyone needs friends. Don’t think you can get by without them. I’ve been there. But it’s tough to find people you can trust and who trust you.
Anyway, hope you’re doing okay.
The US has to gone to shitsville and I fear it’s only going to get worse with the vile, angry Cheeto in the White House.
Rick wrote: "SleepybutIneedtofinishthisbook wrote: "Three complaints for the price of one: ..."Hey, I haven’t been very active in this group of late. Sorry.
I know it’s a cliche, but don’t bring yourself do..."
Hey Rick. Thanks for responding to me.
I don't think you will even begin to understand how much I needed to hear/read this. Nothing really changed since May when I posted that, so I basically just went through a "are people worth it" phase for the last few months and questioned whether I'd ever find my people, or even just a person. The whole process of finding 'someone' romantically or platonically just didn't (and still kind of doesn't) seem worthwhile considering how everyone just becomes so disappointing. And yes that could just be relative or my experiences so far, but look at our world as a whole, our world literally just being people: gradually more and more disappointing. Shitsville.
But alas, I received your post at the perfect time because just as I began my boycott I now recognise that everyone, including myself, does need friends and I honestly don't think I will be able to get by without making them. Because realistically I don't want future me to be alone because current me was impatient in finding the right people, which doesn't have to be at this second.
I can't fathom how difficult it must have been to have basically just been cut off out of nowhere by that person, and I'm sorry you went through that. You basically grew together and watched each other become individuals and make your own lives, literally and metaphorically. Friendship breakups must be the worst because they're meant to be guaranteed for the long run and be clear and have the most communication, but in the end that's exactly where it lacked. I hope it's easier for you now.
On the topic of the Cheeto in the White House, I'm literally appalled at how badly he has affected the state of the world, not just the US. Like he has such a huge impact on the UK and the racists/sexists/bigots (etc) here. It's like when he came into power in the US and all of a sudden there was this mass mob of awful people who finally had the confidence to be hateful because their president was/is, it had a literal mirror effect on the UK. AND HE'S NOT EVEN OUR 'LEADER' (not that ours is any better but thankfully not as bad yet.)
However, I did watch this youtube video from the Russell Howard Show (I don't know if you're familiar with it because it's a British TV Show" where he interviewed Daryl Davis, who made the idea of Trump and his impact a little easier to digest. He basically explains why it's a good thing for the US that he became president because the country was only fractured, and he is the one who's going to break the bone so it can be fixed. My explanation is awful but trust me, it makes sense. Here's the link:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HLtp1...
Glad to help. Even if it was just a little bit (and awfully late). It is really important to have people in your life that understand you and get you. The shared experiences of family often, but not always, create that; but often times it’s the chosen family gets you even more and that’s so crucial to a person’s wellbeing.
I’ve never been someone who makes friends easily. I usually just have a couple of really, really good friends and a bunch of acquaintances. Of course, that makes it that much harder to find friends if you lose one. It’s not easy, but when you do find them, they’re worth the wait. And, of course, you’ve got to sort through a lot of dull stones to find the hidden gems.
As for tRump? Yeah he’s a deplorable human being and everyone who voted for is, in my opinion, culpable for his criminal activity. And yes, he had certainly giving permission for all the deplorable people in the US (and the world I suppose) to be just as vile, offensive, tone deaf, hypocritical, misogynistic, racist, homophobic, transphobic, narcissistic, depraved and sociopathic as he is.
I’m really upset about the news of Chadwick Boseman’s death. Today I went up to The Henry Ford Museum in Dearborn Michigan. They’re hosting a special exhibit of memorabilia from Marvel Comics and Marvel Studios. It was fantastic & amazing and if you get a chance I’d wholeheartedly endorse going to see it. The Doctor Strange room was particularly breathtaking.
I had purchased the tickets before the news of Chadwick Boseman’s death was announced. Had I not preordered the tickets, I might have chosen not to go today. Seeing an actual Black Panther suit that Boseman wore in the film was ... well, it was a moment ... let’s just leave it at that.
I got home and I put on Avengers Endgame and I was an absolute wreck by the time T’Challa came through the portal on Captain America’s left. I couldn’t stop crying until after the credits ended. I’m probably gonna order all the Boseman movies I don’t already own right away.
It is heartbreaking. So young and so full of promise.
Between Walmart and Amazon, we’ve lost so many businesses in my small, sleepy college town. I wanted to pickup some of films that Chadwick Boseman did that I don’t already own - the only place to buy films in town is Walmart, and their selection is shitty. I hate both Amazon and Walmart, but I hate Amazon less, so I’ll probably end up having to order them. 😾
I’m upset that I can’t find any recent information on bioluminescent trees. Bioengineered to replace streetlights to save on electricity costs, lower carbon footprint and help cities have cleaner air quality. I want some for my front yard and back yard. They look sooooo cool. Firefly Trees. It’s like the research has been wiped off the face of the earth.
I want to complaint about myself for being absent from this group! I randomly came across this group almost 6 years ago and used to be active and met pretty cool people, and had forgotten about so many fun conversations I had with other members! Sending you all positive vibes, queer hugs and energy
I’m complaining because I can’t do more than give you a virtual hug back.
So...a couple years agoI found out that my life was Fracked from the beginning! I was born not breathing, and ever since then I've had major difficulty! in 2016 my mom was looking at MyChart and found genetic testing with abormal results that had been done in 2008! then the next year I developed FND. So basically I have fought and struggled all my life and I'm TIRED!!!
So sorry to hear this. I had to google FND because I hadn’t heard of it before. So sorry to hear that you are struggling.
My case isn’t as health related, but I found out about 10 years ago that my adoption papers listed me as a “bi-racial” baby. It’s very weird when you find things about yourself that fundamentally alter your sense of self.
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I hate that two of the best people I-ever “met” on GR are suffering severe health problems. They were rocks for this group when the original founder(s) left. I always hoped to meet and get autographs.
I agree Averin. It is just so sad.
Averin wrote: "I hate that two of the best people I-ever “met” on GR are suffering severe health problems. They were rocks for this group when the original founder(s) left. I always hoped to meet and get autographs."I, too, agree, Averin. But also...it's been just under 5 years (yep! per pack-rat Eric keeping his emails forever and a day) since we last "talked." I'd love to catch up with you and hear how things have been going for you and yours, hopefully well (pandemic considerations aside). Cyber-hugs, either way!
Averin wrote: "I hate that two of the best people I-ever “met” on GR are suffering severe health problems. They were rocks for this group when the original founder(s) left. I always hoped to meet and get autographs."Ije the Devourer of Books wrote: "I agree Averin. It is just so sad."
Are taking Roger and Oliver here? I’d not heard …
Both of them are seriously unwell. Roger announced it on FB.
An edition of a book I'm reading has been added with only one page and no cover and I can't be bothered becoming a librarian.https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/9...
Rick wrote: "How many pages does it actually have?"Fair question. 144
Steven wrote: "Fair question. 144"Well, I can’t solve EVERY complaint, but that was one I could fix.
I'm still something of a beginner at this complaining thing. I'll try to make it more challenging next time. Thank you! Sorry, off topic now. No complaints at all.Rick wrote: "Steven wrote: "Fair question. 144"
Well, I can’t solve EVERY complaint, but that was one I could fix."
I wonder how people with limited vision due to severe eyesight problems could post their reviews here at GR.Any thoughs about this issue?? I really appreciate for any kind of help for a close friend of mine (here at GR).
I’ve got bad eyes too. It’s definitely a problem.
Rick wrote: "I’ve got bad eyes too. It’s definitely a problem."
Just found out that there is a product developed by Amazon (which owns GR) - Amazon Transcribe.
In any case, GR should allow a voice file to be uploaded, don't you agree?
Rick wrote: "I’ve got bad eyes too. It’s definitely a problem."
I've already contacted GR regarding this issue, let's see what happens next...
A lot of my problems are taken care of by avoiding the app and using the desktop version. But it’s not compatible with my phone, so I’m not on goodreads 24/7. But that’s a good thing. 😸
My friend cannot handle her cell phone any longer. By making some research I found these two apps:https://cloud.google.com/speech-to-text/
https://aws.amazon.com/transcribe/
Are you familiar with one of them? Or any other app??
Thanks for sharing!
I am not familiar with either of those. My problem isn’t that bad. At least not yet. I have a coworker whose wife is blind, I’ll see if she has any other recommendations.
Sorry. No luck. I’ve been told the stuff they use is all preloaded on their computers. 🤷🏻♂️
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Does any one want to challenge me to scrabble? If so down load the free app
https://www.zynga.com/games/words-wit...
my name there is Ije Star
I am a useless but compulsive scrabble player. I have played about 20 games with my sister over the last few weeks and lost them all.