Random Chats

[Leigh]

Maybe your emotional connection was just different. I think books can affect us differently than movies.

[Ana]

I understand what you mean, Kandice. I would be absolutely devasted if Stephen King died. I think of it often, too often for my own good, the guy is not young anymore...

[Kandice]

When he was hit by the van I felt like I was living on pins and needles until he was out of the woods. That was a looooong time ago. I can't imagine how much worse it would/will be now.

[Kandice]

A lot of you live where it is often cold, but where I am, that's not the norm. Because of that, I store my sweaters in a cupboard, but they tend to be a bit wrinkled when I want to wear them. If you toss a sweater (or whatever) in the dryer with a handful of ice cubes for 15 minutes on low, it comes out perfect!

Trivia/tip for the day! :D

[Ana]

Sounds great, now if only I owned a dryer ahah

[Kandice]

When I was a child we only line dried our clothes, but as adult, I cannot even imagine living without it! I do about 10 - 12 loads of laundry a week, so would never have the time to line dry it all despite our good weather. Not to mention the fact that my youngest son has horrible allergies and seems to have a very hard time with wearing anything my mom has line dried when we visit.

We're a bunch of pampered babies...O_o

[Ana]

Hello, everyone! How was your weekend?
My saturday was not very pleasant. Crashed my car for the first time. No one was hurt, just my pride and my car. I was quite a nervewreck so decided to unwind on sunday, went to the park since it was a lovely day and spent a couple of hours reading there.
And well now it's monday. The day is lovely and I am trying not to despair when I think of how much it's going to cost me to repair the car.

[Leigh]

Ana wrote: "Hello, everyone! How was your weekend?
My saturday was not very pleasant. Crashed my car for the first time. No one was hurt, just my pride and my car. I was quite a nervewreck so decided to unwind..."

Zut alors! I'm sorry, and believe me, I know the feeling and it is not a good one. Keeping my fingers crossed for you for inexpensive repairs!

[Ana]

Thanks, I'll need it. Unfortunately they will be very expensive :( Which sucks cause I had plan to go away for a week next week. Now I won't even be able to go in the summer. *sigh*

[Leigh]

Hi, Aaron!

@Ana - Ugh...we'll do some buddy read get-aways!

[Ana]

Ahah yeah, one of these days I need to post the paperbacks I have waiting on shelf, maybe folks will be more interested in doing buddy reads of those.

Have you guys seen all the suggestions on the Set up thread btw?

[Ana]

I did fast a couple years ago on holy friday or whatever it is said in english, but felt terrible due to my gastric problems. I will be eating a whole lot less but can't fully fast.

[Kandice]

Ana, I am so, so sorry! I've never actually been in a car accident, but the idea is terrifying to me. More so now that my children drive. It's a bummer when you have plans and the expenses of life's emergencies cancel them for you. :*(

I'm really, really sorry!

[Kandice]

Aaron(Reblast) wrote: "Have any of you ever fasted? And for how long?"

I've fasted quite a few times, mostly for religious reasons. Three days is the longest, but I drank water.

The first day is the hardest, and by the third, I wasn't even hungry anymore.

[Ana]

Thanks Kandice, I appreciate it. I only hope my driving won't be too affected cause now I am really scared. I won't have the car before wednesday...

[Ana]

Wow 3 days O_O I only did it for 1 and it was pretty bad at the end of the day. I had to drink water and threw that up and then kept convulsing without anything else to get out...

[Kandice]

Ana wrote: "Thanks Kandice, I appreciate it. I only hope my driving won't be too affected cause now I am really scared. I won't have the car before wednesday..."

Not that you need a lecture from me, but I suggest you drive again as soon as you have your car back. Fear can really mess you up. "Get back on the horse..." and all of that.

I'm happy you weren't hope. Let us know how driving again goes and good luck.

[Ana]

I appreciate any advice, Kandice :)
I will have to drive whether I want to or not... Just hope it won't get too overwhelming. Hopefully I will be able to start with short drives! Thanks for the support!!

[Kandice]

Aaron(Reblast) wrote: "Kandice wrote: "Aaron(Reblast) wrote: "Have any of you ever fasted? And for how long?"

I've fasted quite a few times, mostly for religious reasons. Three days is the longest, but I drank water.

T..."

You would be amazed at how much we eat that isn't necessary. Truly.

[Melaslithos]

@Ana I'm glad to hear that you are safe and sound!

@Aaron & Kandice I have never really fasted per se, but a few times, I tried to eat less on Holy Fridays (I'll go with Ana's way of saying it). And one or twice I was so sick that I could barely eat anythings for 2-3 days (I would throw up everything, including water. Which is a pain to take your medecine). Don't know if it counts as fasting.
But agree on the fact that we eat much more than necessary.

As for my WE, my friends convinced me to go on a 10 km race on Sunday. I went, I did finish the race which is a victory for me. But now, my legs hurt horribly...

[Kandice]

Melaslithos wrote: "@Ana I'm glad to hear that you are safe and sound!

@Aaron & Kandice I have never really fasted per se, but a few times, I tried to eat less on Holy Fridays (I'll go with Ana's way of saying it). A..."

I could walk 10k, but run? Never! Kudos to you.

[Ana]

Wow Melas, great job! I could never do that in my wildest dreams xD Most I have walked is roughly 4km :$

[Melaslithos]

I'm fine with walking (I love hiking, I can do hikes for double that distance or even more), but I really have troubles with running. So I'm rather happy with myseld on this subject.

I'd love to be able to do a marathon (or even a semi-marathon) one day, although seeing my state now, I will need a LOT of training for that.

[Melaslithos]

Terry Pratchett is dead.

[Ana]

Oh wow, that was unexpected! He was pretty young, right? What a sad day.

[Kandice]

Tragic.

[Ana]

I just read he had been struggling with Alzheimer's for a while now. So sad...

[Leigh]

Melaslithos wrote: "Terry Pratchett is dead."

Oh no!!! I just fell in love with his books! Oh, I am heartbroken.....

[Kandice]

It said he had struggled with it for 8 years, but continued to write. Crazy! I wouldn't have thought that possible.

[Sarah]

Death says: AT LAST, SIR TERRY, WE MUST WALK TOGETHER.
Terry took Death's arm and followed him through the doors and on to the black desert under the endless night.
Sir Terry Pratchett (28 April 1948 - 12 March 2015)

[Melaslithos]

I knew he had Alzheimer. I knew he had been militating for euthanasia and the right to die with dignity for years. So I was kind of expecting this news.
But it still came as a blow.

[Sarah]

Was really shocked by the news, I was playing the game earlier that day wandering around Ankh Morpork then just as I left it for the day. Saw the news on Facebook. Went back and to the game and there was a massive wake around 180 folk online sharing how they discovered his books whether it was the game that got them hooked or the books that got them into the game, their favourite ones and just generally how sad they were. The Mended Drum was full to busting with folk buying drinks and toasting Sir Terry.

[Kandice]

Aaron(Reblast) wrote: "Militating for euthanasia? I didn't know that. Come to think of it, Euthanasia would be a good title for a thread/topic. People could give their views on it, or have a debate."

I don't know if euthanasia is the word I would use, but the right to dies with dignity is a HUGE topic in my family right now. My father-in-law has been in ICU, and now hospice for a month and he is NOT getting better, nor will he, but modern medicine keeps him chugging along. It's horrid.

[Kandice]

Spring is not even here yet and yesterday was 98 degrees and right now it's 92. Blech!

[Leigh]

I'm so sorry to hear about your father-in-law. Here in Switzerland, they have very understanding and ethical end of life care. When my father-in-law was at the end of his battle against cancer, the priority is to make the patient comfortable with medication or suppression of medication, even if it shortens his life.

[Kandice]

Leigh wrote: "I'm so sorry to hear about your father-in-law. Here in Switzerland, they have very understanding and ethical end of life care. When my father-in-law was at the end of his battle against cancer, the..."

There are many wonderful things about America, but end of life care, at least in California, is NOT one of them. This is a relatively sue happy state so Dr.s need to cover their butts, and I understand that, but...it's the pits.

Thank you for your kind thoughts. Friday he had a "good" day and was able to tell we were with him for brief moments. We are wondering if that was his perk up before the final farewell. If so, I'm glad we had that day.

[Leigh]

Hey everybody! It's been spring for a couple of days - we are finally seeing a real difference here! Yay!

I'm craving lots of sugar today, I'm going to see if a little chocolate and a coffee do the trick....

[Ana]

Ooh spring cleaning, that always gives a great sense of renewal.
I am procrastinating. *nods:

[Leigh]

Ahhh...procrastination.... If I was a nation, procrastination would be my national pastime! And speaking of spring cleaning, I should be doing it, too :)

[Ana]

Well, feel free to do mine!!
I just want the good weather to get here already so I can spend some time amongst the trees or the beach, I am sick and tired of being cooped up at home.

[Leigh]

You know the feeling when you start a book you've been looking forward to and after a handful of pages you realize that it probably isn't as wonderful as you hoped....

[Kandice]

We just got back from 3 days in Las Vegas. Not for gambling or anything, but my daughter was in a college exhibition for soccer.
I have a TON of laundry, housework and grocery shopping to catch up on since I usually do all that on Saturday.

I am so, so glad I took today off as well!

[Ana]

Leigh wrote: "You know the feeling when you start a book you've been looking forward to and after a handful of pages you realize that it probably isn't as wonderful as you hoped...."

All too well...

Sounds like fun, Kandice. Sometimes a little 3 day getaway is all ya need to give you courage to handle the rest of the stuff.

[Ana]

Hey, all! How are you doing today?
We're halfway through the week, yay!

[Leigh]

I went to the hair dresser's this morning for a cut. I have to say, it looks pretty good! So I'm happy :)

[Ana]

Ooh new haircut, sometimes it's enough to feel all better.
I am glad you're happy with it!

[Kandice]

I got a haircut over the weekend. 6 inches just gone. A new haircut can make you feel like a new person. I just wish it was a newer model. O_o

I'm glad you like it Leigh!

[Leigh]

Thanks!

[Kandice]

Off to work. Well, really shopping. I have to "do" a model seder for 75 students this Sunday so will be shopping and then preparing for that. I probably know more about Passover than any other gentile!

[Ana]

Hello, William :)
How is your day coming along?