Couch 198: All the Countries Couch

susannahsays · Jun 18, 2019, 11:03 PM

Didn't gay guys used to get called ganymedes? Or am I thinking of something else...

susannahsays · Jun 18, 2019, 11:05 PM

I need some chocolate. I just royally ****ed up my final assignment for my summer session I class, in which there are only three assignments. Some sort of punishment is warranted, but I feel like going in the opposite direction and having a chocolate instead.

atisketatasket · Jun 18, 2019, 11:07 PM

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Originally Posted by susannahsays

Didn't gay guys used to get called ganymedes? Or am I thinking of something else...

Like in the 19th century, I think.

It has an uncomfortable overtone of pedophilia (Ganymede was a child when abducted by Zeus).

susannahsays · Jun 18, 2019, 11:15 PM

Ha! I knew I wasn't insane, but was experiencing some doubt since I wasn't understanding the connection to astronomy (I know nothing about mythology, either...). I think I read it in some historical fiction, but I can't remember what. C listens to a lot of horrible tripe on audible.

CantExplain · Jun 18, 2019, 11:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Jersey 4

Can’tExplain is a couch dad. And I’m sure there are moms here that play the role of both mom and dad.

So happy father’s day to all.

Thanks!

CantExplain · Jun 18, 2019, 11:36 PM

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Originally Posted by ArtleyWilkins

We've been moved to Canvas also. Spending part of my summer taking online classes on how to use Canvas. It's isn't particularly friendly for English classes (reformats submissions), so trying to figure out work-arounds.

I don't think we're on Canvas any more, Toto.

Jun 18, 2019, 11:41 PM

I am so angry this anger for exT that comes out of the blue and messes up my day. I want to ring himnd scream at his voicemail I did try to see him but the woman at the desk was there and I am intimidated by her, so I got to the door and had to leave. THIS IS HIS ****! He did this and I don't see why someone else has to pick up after other T.

CantExplain · Jun 18, 2019, 11:44 PM

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Originally Posted by BlessedCheeseMaker

Where's CE lately?

Here I am!

WarmFuzzySocks · Jun 19, 2019, 12:03 AM

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Originally Posted by NP_Complete

I need the collective wisdom of the couch. If your period was late by about 3 weeks, when should you predict your next period? I keep having spotting since the last one ended about a week ago and I have no idea what's going on. Is the next one now starting on time? That doesn't make much sense to me, but I'm lost here.

I'm still pretty regular, but my same-age friends dealing with irregularities and spotting say that it's a crapshoot when the darn thing is actually going to show up. So the answer, according to the conversations I've had with them over the past couple years is

who heck knows?

My doc has warned me that when I hit this stage to just be prepared at all times just in case.

Jun 19, 2019, 12:37 AM

I just counted and it's been 12 weeks since T discharged me it feels like last week. I m sorry for lol my ramblings.

Jun 19, 2019, 12:38 AM

Art that's a great shot of Jupiter and the moons I originally looked at it on my phone in the car and the dust specks looked moons I was confused.

Jun 19, 2019, 07:49 AM

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Originally Posted by atisketatasket

Like in the 19th century, I think.

It has an uncomfortable overtone of pedophilia (Ganymede was a child when abducted by Zeus).

When we learned about the moons of Jupiter in Astronomy class, sadly why they were named what they were *(such as Ganymede) wasn't part of the chapter. Now I am curious.

Jun 19, 2019, 07:52 AM

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Originally Posted by BlessedCheeseMaker

Art that's a great shot of Jupiter and the moons I originally looked at it on my phone in the car and the dust specks looked moons I was confused.

When I look at the pic on my phone I can't see the moons at all... it's just so fascinating to me that I could see them through my camera lens, they are so incredibly far away, how big they must be! yet compared to giant Jupiter they are small. eta I just looked up the biggest one, Ganymede, the radius is over 1600 miles.

I think I am sitting here talking myself into taking the Astronomy 102 in the fall...

atisketatasket · Jun 19, 2019, 08:00 AM

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Originally Posted by ArtieSwimsOn

When we learned about the moons of Jupiter in Astronomy class, sadly why they were named what they were *(such as Ganymede) wasn't part of the chapter. Now I am curious.

The Galilean moons are all named for Jupiter’s inability to keep it in his pants. They’re some of his sexual conquests.

stopdog · Jun 19, 2019, 08:31 AM

I am going out to the somewhat mid- north -west to a ranch sort of thing later this summer with some friends and about half the people are all excited because looking at stars/the sky/whatever is up there is supposed to be a thing and the other half of us are like oh god we are going to get dragged out to stare at the sky - who is in charge of the liquor.

Lemoncake · Jun 19, 2019, 09:16 AM

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Originally Posted by NP_Complete

I need the collective wisdom of the couch. If your period was late by about 3 weeks, when should you predict your next period? I keep having spotting since the last one ended about a week ago and I have no idea what's going on. Is the next one now starting on time? That doesn't make much sense to me, but I'm lost here.

The next one would usually also be late.

I'd suggest seeing a gynecologist.

Lemoncake · Jun 19, 2019, 09:18 AM

It might be fun, friends +liquor + food.

Lemoncake · Jun 19, 2019, 09:22 AM

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Originally Posted by atisketatasket

Yup, it was easy. Probably too much cheese but I like cheese. The crust did get soft, so I’m eating it with a knife and fork. Does need herbs, will add those next time.

So dinner for two tonight?

Lemoncake · Jun 19, 2019, 09:25 AM

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Originally Posted by SheHulk07

I'm such a space head today. I booked a ticket to see the Try Guys (You can find them on Facebook or YouTube if you're remotely interested), and really thought it was for today. I had my H drive me to my session with T and then to the theater to avoid paying for parking. Got all the way there and he realized that their name wasn't on the venue. So I checked my ticket and realized the show isn't until NEXT Monday. I was looking forward to it, put on makeup and everything, to mistake it for a week earlier. Especially after my session with T where he told me that CPS reached out to him on Friday, over a month after they came out to my house to investigate. He hasn't talked to them yet, but did say they asked on the message if he has concern of me being the sole caregiver, which I'm not. And asked if he has concerns about the kids and my self harm. I thought this case was over with but apparently it's still open which is really worrying me and stressing me out.

Possible trigger:

I ended up buying a bottle of vodka so I can drink some tonight.

I don't have any personal experience, but maybe there are other support forums on facebook or online? Are they explaining everything to you properly?

Lemoncake · Jun 19, 2019, 09:26 AM

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Originally Posted by atisketatasket

The Galilean moons are all named for Jupiter’s inability to keep it in his pants. They’re some of his sexual conquests.

I didn't know this. Free edumacation!

Lemoncake · Jun 19, 2019, 09:29 AM

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Originally Posted by SalingerEsme

Just put the dogs out, and glimpsed a mama deer with a fawn. The dogs didn’t even notice. I don’t think they would survive ten minutes in the wild. They are playing with a pink flamingo squeak toy.

8 characters.

Lemoncake · Jun 19, 2019, 09:31 AM

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Originally Posted by stopdog

Every year about this time I ask myself if teaching summer school is worth it.

Do you get paid extra?

stopdog · Jun 19, 2019, 09:50 AM

Yes of course. That is the "worth it" part of the equation. I don't know of anyone (and would hope there was no one) who would teach a summer school course for law students for free. That would be completely daft.

SheHulk07 · Jun 19, 2019, 10:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Lemoncake

I don't have any personal experience, but maybe there are other support forums on facebook or online? Are they explaining everything to you properly?

The case worker hasn't talked to me since he came out to do the home study and talk to my kids the first week of May. He said at that time that he might have to talk to my father as he lives with us but he'd let us know. That's the only thing that's been explained to me, besides the allegations of negligence based on how severe my self harm and mental illness is.
The prior times they've came out, they did the home study and that was it. Then I'd get a letter a few weeks later saying it was closed.

I've been looking online and I keep finding q&a things but nothing about what kind of information can they get. For instance the case worker wanted me to take a picture of my prescription and send it to him and he mentioned monitoring if I was taking it. But I don't know if they could do that, or if they know that the SH is still occurring.

SheHulk07 · Jun 19, 2019, 11:02 AM

I feel emotionally drained and I see my T this evening. Part of me doesn't want to go because I've cried every session for the last 2-3 weeks. I feel like a burden to him a lot lately, and maybe it would be better for both of us if I don't show up.

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