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*considering splurging on the Acela when I need to go up to Boston in a couple weeks* -- nm - znufrii Apr 13, 08:40 2
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- why not fly? isn't it about the same as the Acela? -- nm - CQ: In Suspension Apr 13, 08:44
I don't know how many times since Easter dinner I've had "I'm struggling with the concept of 'leftover ham'" go through my head -- nm - prayformojo Apr 13, 08:39
NHL tonight: Detroit at Nashville, NJ at Florida, LA at Vancouver and Flyers at Penguins -- nm - Beaker Apr 13, 08:35 1
- Let's go Kings! -- nm - CQ: In Suspension Apr 13, 08:37
50 Amazing Numbers About Today's Economy -- (link) - ty97 Apr 13, 08:34 3
- Fascinating stuff, thanks. -- nm - Kim Pine Apr 13, 08:50
- #6 whoa -- nm - MDH Apr 13, 08:44
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Biggest Loser check-in: 196 lbs. -- nm - Mop Apr 13, 08:34
Did anyone ever complete, or get very far into, the 100 Pushups program? -- nm - prayformojo Apr 13, 08:33
Poll: Have you ever lived alone? Or am I odd that at 35 I've never lived alone and this move is a little terrifying? - sycor Apr 13, 08:29 53
- Not nearly long enough. - Stephen Apr 13, 08:44
- I don't think I'd like it - even to the point, I probably will never do it. -- nm - Epiphany Apr 13, 08:41
- Enjoy it. Awesome times. -- nm - Iron Spawn Apr 13, 08:40
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- Senior year of college my roommate lived at home so, then I guess. Otherwise Boston for work, and one summer is all. -- nm - MDH Apr 13, 08:39
- From the time my wife passed to this last summer when Aaron moved in - eag Apr 13, 08:37
- I've lived alone for the past 4 years since my divorce. It's actually very nice. -- nm - decline Apr 13, 08:36
- last 2 years of college followed by about 6-8 years with my first couple of jobs. -- nm - CQ: In Suspension Apr 13, 08:36
- For 10 years. Loved it. -- nm - Diva Apr 13, 08:36 2
  - yeah, for that time in my life, it was glorious. -- nm - CQ: In Suspension Apr 13, 08:36 1
    - exactamundo -- nm - Diva Apr 13, 08:38
- you mean, What *dont* you do when you're alone like that. - Jovian Apr 13, 08:35
- Only for a short period when my wife moved out to Oregon before me. I didn't like it. -- nm - Mop Apr 13, 08:35
- Yes, living alone now except every other week my son lives with me - amoxy Apr 13, 08:35
- In truth, leave the house a lot more - con_carne Apr 13, 08:34
- Yes, for about six years. -- nm - Kim Pine Apr 13, 08:34
- I have never thought of this question - the answer is no. -- nm - Epiphany Apr 13, 08:34
- for 10+ years. - Mel Profit Apr 13, 08:33 1
  - Exactly. You are johnny on the spot with regards to all aspects of your life -- nm - con_carne Apr 13, 08:42
- Have been for years, LOVE it. -- nm - loosilu Apr 13, 08:33 12
  - as for what do you do ... I don't understand the question. Anything you want. -- nm - loosilu Apr 13, 08:35 11
    - exactly. do whatever the hell you want! -- nm - CQ: In Suspension Apr 13, 08:38 10
      - i know! No one ever yells 'Put some damn pants on!!'. Bliss. -- nm - Diva Apr 13, 08:39 7
        
        right? I love to air dry -- nm - CQ: In Suspension Apr 13, 08:45
        
        hee! -- nm - Epiphany Apr 13, 08:42
        
        like Mel would tell you to put pants on... -- nm - Beaker Apr 13, 08:41 2
        
        When it's January and "someone" mentions casually a few times that it's "chilly" you damn right I tell her to... - Mel Profit Apr 13, 08:43
        
        well, i do get cold sometimes... -- nm - Diva Apr 13, 08:43
        
        Watch only the shows you like. Play your CDs 20 times if you feel like it. Eat breakfast for dinner. -- nm - loosilu Apr 13, 08:40 1
        
        mmmmm breakfast for dinner. -- nm - sycor Apr 13, 08:41
      - leave your dishes in the sink, your underwear on the floor, eat takeout, play Halo all night. no one stops you! -- nm - loosilu Apr 13, 08:39
      - And no checking in with nobody -- nm - con_carne Apr 13, 08:39
- I did for about 2.5 years, then I went back to roommates and with the right people, I prefer it -- nm - Guigue Apr 13, 08:33
- Yes. I definitely prefer it to having a roommate. When I'm alone, I read, I watch movies, I play computer games, I surf the net, I cook, etc... - Roger More Apr 13, 08:33 11
  - This is the problem. I'm not sure what I like to do anymore. I've been part of a couple for so long... I dunno. And being a depressive person - sycor Apr 13, 08:35 10
    - know your " triggers" - I would recommend against " taking to the bed" go out to places were people are - Epiphany Apr 13, 08:43
    - get an Xbox. nm -- nm - groiny Apr 13, 08:43
    - You need to set a few rules/structures for yourself. - ty97 Apr 13, 08:42
    - it sounds cliched but, seriously, sign up for something. anything. a class, yoga, talks at the museum, anything. - Andie Apr 13, 08:42 1
      - My summers are so much better now that I'm part of a softball team. It's something I look forward to all week -- nm - Guigue Apr 13, 08:45
    - Definitely go for a walk, or have some other form of light exercise each day. You'll be surprised how much this affects your mental health. - Roger More Apr 13, 08:41
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      - good point -- nm - sycor Apr 13, 08:42
    - get out for a walk every day, even if it's just around the block. -- nm - znufrii Apr 13, 08:38
    - go to the gym. Eat out. Go out for coffee. Exercise outdoors. I dunno. -- nm - loosilu Apr 13, 08:37
- I've lived alone probably a total of 3 or 4 years in my life. It's fine, but as an introvert it can present me challenges. - ty97 Apr 13, 08:32
- surprisingly never after thinking about it. - Beaker Apr 13, 08:30
- No. -- nm - Don Homer Apr 13, 08:30
- only for about a year after I dropped out of school -- nm - znufrii Apr 13, 08:30
- for many years. i even did it for my last year of university (got my own place). i really do love having my own space. -- nm - Andie Apr 13, 08:30 3
  - yeah I am kind of looking forward to just having myself to clean up after and having my own space. -- nm - sycor Apr 13, 08:31 2
    - if you've never done it, you might find yourself at loose ends after work at the beginning. but you will get used to it, don't panic. -- nm - Andie Apr 13, 08:32 1
      - :) Yeah, it makes me anxious already. At least it sounds normal. Thanks. -- nm - sycor Apr 13, 08:37
~crawling in my skin, these wounds they will not heal~ -- nm - Epiphany Apr 13, 08:28
My little brother is 30 today. This is not possible. - Tim Apr 13, 08:26
hey, pixie ! I got my John August sunflower seeds. (and., they sent me Stan Lee's too, with a nice note back to me). -- (link) - Andie Apr 13, 08:22
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- Haircut, hanging with friends, Miyazaki film fest Sunday -- nm - MDH Apr 13, 08:38
- Ukrainian Easter. Taking Anna out to my hometown for the first time. -- nm - Name Withheld By Request Apr 13, 08:36
- Historical Soc. barn sale today and tomorrow. Museum tour on Sunday - sleep Monday. -- nm - MojaveMeg Apr 13, 08:34
- The kids are going over to grandma's house so the wife and I... you know... - Mop Apr 13, 08:32
- Nada -- nm - eag Apr 13, 08:29 2
  - way to set the bar high! nm -- nm - groiny Apr 13, 08:31 1
    - Ive got a huge weekend coming up in 2 weeks - eag Apr 13, 08:33
- I have 9 8 year old girls in my house Saturday night. It's a shame I don't drink. -- nm - spamlet (iPhone) Apr 13, 08:28 4
  - dude, - just dude. you are a brave, brave man. -- nm - Epiphany Apr 13, 08:35
  - It's not to late to start. -- nm - Don Homer Apr 13, 08:30
  - *thud* nm -- nm - Cappie Apr 13, 08:29 1
    - Oh, come on. - Beryllium Apr 13, 08:51
- Taking my daughter out to a nice dinner to celebrate her birthday. -- nm - pmb Apr 13, 08:28
- Cabin in the Woods, possibly Battleship, bit of shopping, and Game of Thrones disc 4. -- nm - LMS Apr 13, 08:27
- Que sera sera. No specific plans yet. -- nm - Don Homer Apr 13, 08:26
- Geek the fuck out. -- nm - Iron Spawn Apr 13, 08:26 1
  - This. -- nm - Beryllium Apr 13, 08:52
- art class, more art stuff, professional organizer is coming over. -- nm - loosilu Apr 13, 08:25
- Dinner tonight with cousin who's in town. Friend's band performing tomorrow at charity concert for homeless student after-school programs -- nm - ty97 Apr 13, 08:25
- FIL's taxes, some handyman work around the house and to the Lake to check out our place -- nm - Beaker Apr 13, 08:24
- car stuff, cleaning the house, movies tonight -- nm - Epiphany Apr 13, 08:24
- some petting zoo thing tomorrow, Villa v Man U on Sunday followed by some grilling -- nm - CQ: In Suspension Apr 13, 08:23
- old friend's birthday dinner and drinks tonight. taxes with accountant tomorrow. Cabin in the Woods on Sunday. -- nm - Andie Apr 13, 08:23
- Grand Prix of Long Beach main race on Sunday. I will see Cabin in the Woods at some point. -- nm - con_carne Apr 13, 08:23
- extra credit drinking tomorrow. - znufrii Apr 13, 08:23
- Avengers, and likely some yardwork. nm -- nm - groiny Apr 13, 08:23 2
  - Reasonable rates? -- nm - Iron Spawn Apr 13, 08:27 1
    - I already told you I am not mowing your lawn. nm -- nm - groiny Apr 13, 08:29
Current earworm - the Pilgrim Fathers rap -- (link) - LMS Apr 13, 08:22 [youtube]
LYC: I finally had an opportunity to talk to my wife this morning about the text. Details inside - sycor Apr 13, 08:15 23
- See? Prove the bitch wrong. -- nm - Iron Spawn Apr 13, 08:39
- That sounds promising. Keep up the positive work. -- nm - Roger More Apr 13, 08:34
- that sounds like good news to me - keep chugging along. -- nm - Epiphany Apr 13, 08:23
- I figured that even if she said that her friend was right and things were over, it would be better to have it out now instead of waiting and being - sycor Apr 13, 08:22
- communication is key. - znufrii Apr 13, 08:21
- a step in the right direction, I think. nm -- nm - groiny Apr 13, 08:19
- Good news! And well played. -- nm - Dr.Vermin Apr 13, 08:19
- you need to set a goal of destroying her friend's life. Don't think of it as work, it should be enjoyable - Beaker Apr 13, 08:18 10
  - no they are completely and annoyingly happy with each other. And to be honest, while it might be enjoyable, I just don't have the time or strength - sycor Apr 13, 08:20 9
    - Bitterness and hate aren't going to help you, so don't worry about those. - ty97 Apr 13, 08:21 8
      - Yeah! -- nm - con_carne Apr 13, 08:26
      - I know. I figured it was a joke and was just joking back. :) -- nm - sycor Apr 13, 08:23
      - i bet Beak is joking. -- nm - Diva Apr 13, 08:22 5
        
        I never joke... - Beaker Apr 13, 08:23 3
        
        " have I ever been serious? why would I start with you?" -- nm - Epiphany Apr 13, 08:25 1
        
        heh, I like this -- nm - Beaker Apr 13, 08:25
        
        ...well. nm -- nm - groiny Apr 13, 08:23
        
        I'm sure of it. -- nm - ty97 Apr 13, 08:22
- Good for you on the communication -- nm - con_carne Apr 13, 08:17
- that's a move towards the positive. good to hear. -- nm - Diva Apr 13, 08:17
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  - I just told her I was looking for the name of an app on her phone. -- nm - sycor Apr 13, 08:18
- cool, that's good to hear. -- nm - TFox Apr 13, 08:16
Yo, st. is there anyone here who might be able to help me with directions? Just realized my directions to ri are wrong. - kelly Apr 13, 08:11 14
- All set. Thanks znu and loosi. -- nm - kelly Apr 13, 08:23 6
  - yw -- nm - znufrii Apr 13, 08:31
  - "where did all these unicorns come from?" -- nm - Beaker Apr 13, 08:24 4
    - If I get directions from Znu, I totally expect a unicorn park along the way -- nm - Epiphany Apr 13, 08:25 3
      - znu gives good directions, actually. -- nm - loosilu Apr 13, 08:27 2
        
        well, Google Maps gives good directions... -- nm - znufrii Apr 13, 08:31
        
        the unicorns are just a side benefit -- nm - Beaker Apr 13, 08:27
- Don't have your e-mail address. http://g.co/maps/rfq2j - lileve Apr 13, 08:17
- you want to call me? -- nm - loosilu Apr 13, 08:16
- are you planning on taking 81 N to 80 E? -- nm - TFox Apr 13, 08:15
- Hopefully an east coaster knows this area, I'd be lost trying to find it in Maps I think -- nm - Beryllium Apr 13, 08:14 1
  - my dad can do this without maps, complete with exit numbers and estimated distances. he is unbelievable. -- nm - loosilu Apr 13, 08:27
- take I-78 to I-287 which takes you right to the Tappan-Zee -- nm - znufrii Apr 13, 08:13 1
  - and if you're at exit 90, you've just passed the interchange for that - znufrii Apr 13, 08:15
Kelly alert: Springsteen to play Wrigley -- (link) - ty97 Apr 13, 08:10 1
- playing Moncton too...sadly it is an outdoor concert -- nm - Beaker Apr 13, 08:25
st poll: anyone ever played Whirlyball for a company function or other? -- (link) - Epiphany Apr 13, 08:10 2
- Yes, last year. Going again in 3 weeks! -- (link) - Strongbad Apr 13, 08:20
- no, but I have always wanted to. nm -- nm - groiny Apr 13, 08:17
The coolest photo you will see today -- (link) - ty97 Apr 13, 08:10 [flickr] 3
- 'shopped. -- nm - con_carne Apr 13, 08:12
- that is pretty awesome -- nm - Epiphany Apr 13, 08:11
- I follow some Flickr developers on twitter and they've been RTing some great shots of that storm -- nm - Beryllium Apr 13, 08:11
btw for Pippy and anybody else, the quizzes for the last two Justified episodes have been posted -- nm - prayformojo Apr 13, 08:10 1
- YES!!! -- nm - Epiphany Apr 13, 08:10
I was surprised that only 60% of people wanted to live walking distance from restaurants. -- nm - ty97 Apr 13, 08:08 4
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- SheFox and I had our 5th anniversary dinner date on foot, and it was lovely. - TFox Apr 13, 08:11
- Traffic and smells? No thanks. -- nm - MegaSpawn Apr 13, 08:10
- I do, but I never go to them. -- nm - loosilu Apr 13, 08:09
I can't remember the last time I rushed to see a movie specifically to avoid spoilers -- nm - prayformojo Apr 13, 08:07 4
- god, Inception. i so didn't need to bother -- nm - pixitude Apr 13, 08:14
- Blair Witch Project -- nm - Epiphany Apr 13, 08:08 2
  - that might be it -- nm - prayformojo Apr 13, 08:09
  - oh yes. I saw this the first week it opened in NY. -- nm - loosilu Apr 13, 08:08
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- Well yeah, I hope so. I'd hate for our president to just be some schlub. -- nm - Mop Apr 13, 08:15
- I do enjoy the language he uses when talking about raising taxes for wealthy "folks like me" -- nm - con_carne Apr 13, 08:08
- I want to know what the $3 in dividends is from. - ty97 Apr 13, 08:07 2
  - his portion of the Nigerian Prince kickbacks he runs -- nm - Beaker Apr 13, 08:15
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