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Posted December 29, 2014
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ddickinson: We do have animals, as well as regular crops, which is what causes a lot of the extra work. We used to have a lot more animals, but we are seeing how viable it is to go without having to slaughter animals (a lot of work and paperwork, not to mention the cost of it all). So at the moment we have sheep, goats, cows, chicken, and some pigs that we are taking care of as a favour to neighbouring farmer.
Wow, that's sure a LOT of work ô_ô
Good luck DD !!
Posted December 29, 2014
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AgentBirdnest: I think about how hard it is for her every day. I feel horrible and guilty about it every day. She takes care of a physically and mentally ill husband, and two mentally ill children (and often spends hours a day talking to her daughter, who is having a really tough time,) and she does it amazingly well without complaining. She is the strongest and most amazing person I know. Every day I recognize everything she does for us, and thank her for it.
My brother and I can't really help our dad, and our dad doesn't want us to. So we do our best to just maintain the house, and try to make things as easy as possible for our mom.
Well we can see when you write about her how much you love and respect your mum, and if you show her and help at home (even if you don't feel good some days) then it's a very good point ! :)
Posted December 29, 2014
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LaPtiteBete: I somehow understand your point of view, Endre. I also think to Agent's mum too, who must be strong, and not have easy days at the moment... But I wouldn't have allowed me to say as much as you (old grumpy sage ;-p) did ; as we don't have all the information... We only know what people accept to share on this forums, like snapshots ; stray pieces of our lives. Sometimes we have the impression to know each other a bit more, because it's been a few months/years that we share our feelings and opinions on this forums (and that's a great thing !!) ; but "we never know what happens under anyone's roof", as an old friend says... (and that works for a house's roof : what happens in a family, for example... and for our "roof" too : what's in our head...) Where I agree with you, is that loving and helping others, makes people feel better and stronger :-) That's still a very good advice, and it should fit for everyone...
You just DID say as much as I did! :P I'm not a wise old sage, just an old one. ;) After reading a lot of peoples posts over the time I've been here (I read a LOT more than I post) I tend to get a 'feeling' for peoples moods. Agent and I share some health problems so I just said what I do about mine to 'get out' of myself. Being grateful and helping others works for anyone. :-)
Posted December 29, 2014
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EndreWhiteMane: Hi Hyper! It's kind of cold and windy here too but we finally got a little snow. Only a half inch or so but it sure is pretty. ;)
No snow, and no sigh of it either. As much as I love snow, I'd rather it won't snow, as it causes a lot of problems in the city, plus it gets dirty pretty fast, so not really the kind of snow one would normally enjoy.


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ddickinson: [...]

Good morning, Hyper!

How are you doing this cold and chilly day?
It's way past morning, DD. almost 18:00 now, so it's only getting colder - despite the heating, if I rest my hand for a bit longer on the mouse, it freezes.


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LaPtiteBete: [...]
Hi, Hyper !!
Thanks for the weather report !! ;-p how are YOU doing ? completely recover ? :)
I'm ok. Completely recovered? I wasn't really sick, but I'm still in that state - running nose, and aching body, I think that's how I'm going to go through the rest of the winter.
Gets me 'out of myself' and away from my troubles for a bit.
That's a good way to take things. Only thing that needs a bit of care is to not use it to avoid facing and dealing with one's own issues. ;-)
Posted December 29, 2014
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EndreWhiteMane: Hi Hyper! It's kind of cold and windy here too but we finally got a little snow. Only a half inch or so but it sure is pretty. ;)
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HypersomniacLive: No snow, and no sigh of it either. As much as I love snow, I'd rather it won't snow, as it causes a lot of problems in the city, plus it gets dirty pretty fast, so not really the kind of snow one would normally enjoy.
Gets me 'out of myself' and away from my troubles for a bit.
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HypersomniacLive: That's a good way to take things. Only thing that needs a bit of care is to not use it to avoid facing and dealing with one's own issues. ;-)
An excellent point and one that I should have added. Distraction is good right up to the point it becomes procrastination. ;)
Posted December 29, 2014
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EndreWhiteMane: Being grateful and helping others works for anyone. :-)
One big problem I have is separating grateful and guilty. I feel guilty about every good thing I have in life, and feel like I don't deserve it.

Helping others, though - that is the shit.
Posted December 29, 2014
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EndreWhiteMane: After reading a lot of peoples posts over the time I've been here (I read a LOT more than I post) I tend to get a 'feeling' for peoples moods. Agent and I share some health problems so I just said what I do about mine to 'get out' of myself. Being grateful and helping others works for anyone. :-)
Exactly ! THAT's sage :-D
You can haggle about being grumpy or not ; but don't deny you're an old sage ! ;-)
Posted December 29, 2014
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HypersomniacLive: It's way past morning, DD. almost 18:00 now, so it's only getting colder - despite the heating, if I rest my hand for a bit longer on the mouse, it freezes.
It is indeed, although it's 16:00 here. I guess I lost track of time today, the strange thing is I'm outside and it's getting dark, so I don't know why I said morning.
Posted December 29, 2014
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EndreWhiteMane: Being grateful and helping others works for anyone. :-)
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AgentBirdnest: One big problem I have is separating grateful and guilty. I feel guilty about every good thing I have in life, and feel like I don't deserve it.

Helping others, though - that is the shit.
There is NOTHING in this world you need to feel guilty about if you are doing the best you can with the cards you were dealt. I tell myself this 100 times a day because I feel guilty a lot too.
Why do I get money if I can't work? Why can't I return favors like I used to? All that self destructive kind of BS!
It's all crap I say! :-)
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HypersomniacLive: It's way past morning, DD. almost 18:00 now, so it's only getting colder - despite the heating, if I rest my hand for a bit longer on the mouse, it freezes.
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ddickinson: It is indeed, although it's 16:00 here. I guess I lost track of time today, the strange thing is I'm outside and it's getting dark, so I don't know why I said morning.
"Good Morning" seems to be the universal greeting on forums. ;-)
Post edited December 29, 2014 by EndreWhiteMane
Posted December 29, 2014
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AgentBirdnest: One big problem I have is separating grateful and guilty. I feel guilty about every good thing I have in life, and feel like I don't deserve it.

Helping others, though - that is the shit.
Do you know why you're so hard with yourself ? You have the right to be happy too...
I wonder why it is so hard for some people to see the bright side of life...
I have a good friend who deals with depression for years ; I wish I could help him, at last a little, to feel better (not healing him ; I know I can't... !), but some days I feel so useless... :-| I just don't know what to say or do...
Posted December 29, 2014
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LaPtiteBete: Do you know why you're so hard with yourself ? You have the right to be happy too...
I wonder why it is so hard for some people to see the bright side of life...
I have a good friend who deals with depression for years ; I wish I could help him, at last a little, to feel better (not healing him ; I know I can't... !), but some days I feel so useless... :-| I just don't know what to say or do...
I can tell you what NOT to do.
Never tell them to "cheer up", "snap out of it", or "try some of this herbal tea."
Never tell them that their depression is their fault.
Don't say "you are the only one who can change it" (even if it is true, don't say it.)

Instead...
Just be a friend. Sometimes just sitting there and existing can make all the difference in the world.
Posted December 29, 2014
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AgentBirdnest: One big problem I have is separating grateful and guilty. I feel guilty about every good thing I have in life, and feel like I don't deserve it.

Helping others, though - that is the shit.
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LaPtiteBete: Do you know why you're so hard with yourself ? You have the right to be happy too...
I wonder why it is so hard for some people to see the bright side of life...
I have a good friend who deals with depression for years ; I wish I could help him, at last a little, to feel better (not healing him ; I know I can't... !), but some days I feel so useless... :-| I just don't know what to say or do...
Your post reminded me about this :D
Posted December 29, 2014
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LaPtiteBete: Do you know why you're so hard with yourself ? You have the right to be happy too...
I wonder why it is so hard for some people to see the bright side of life...
I have a good friend who deals with depression for years ; I wish I could help him, at last a little, to feel better (not healing him ; I know I can't... !), but some days I feel so useless... :-| I just don't know what to say or do...
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AgentBirdnest: I can tell you what NOT to do.
Never tell them to "cheer up", "snap out of it", or "try some of this herbal tea."
Never tell them that their depression is their fault.
Don't say "you are the only one who can change it" (even if it is true, don't say it.)

Instead...
Just be a friend. Sometimes just sitting there and existing can make all the difference in the world.
Well, thanks for the advice !
What not to do... That sure helps too.
(no herbal tee... I note ! lol :-D)
I don't think shaking people like coconut trees help them to respond ; anyway it never works with me, so I just don't do that ^^

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FoxySage: Your post reminded me about this :D
LOL :-D It's funny, because I always have this song in mind when I write this... !! ^^
Post edited December 29, 2014 by LaPtiteBete
Posted December 29, 2014
Hello y'all..

It looks like I can finally join the select club of ailing GOGlodytes. Yesterday I had a stomach bug, and today I woke with a sandpapered throat. Fortunately, I have no other symptoms.

Been spending most of my time, slowly but surely levelling up in DS II and exploring Drangleic. Maybe that's the cause of my sore throat. From screaming like a banshee at the screen after dying and losing all my hoarded souls.

It happened quite often.

So what have I missed?
Post edited December 29, 2014 by j0ekerr
Posted December 29, 2014
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EndreWhiteMane: An excellent point and one that I should have added. Distraction is good right up to the point it becomes procrastination. ;)
Or worse, puts your life on autopilot. ;-)


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EndreWhiteMane: There is NOTHING in this world you need to feel guilty about if you are doing the best you can with the cards you were dealt.

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That unfortunately is easier said than done.
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