Couch 199: The Unennennium Couch

Jul 02, 2019, 09:59 PM

Night couchies.

Jul 02, 2019, 10:14 PM

I have solved my paint problem I forgot that I can get small tubes of student grade paint which will do me fine. I hate when I panic and I can't even remember basic stuff.

unaluna · Jul 02, 2019, 10:35 PM

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Originally Posted by ArtieSwimsOn

I hate my brain. I'm worrying about my son again, and why h hasn't called me since Sunday, and about the discussion post I'm trying to write that's due tomorrow night and I can't think of anything to say. Maybe I'll head to bed early and try to find the old Bob Newhart show or something.

Doesnt he have a cellphone? I would be worried too, with the health issues hes had. Im not gonna say STOP IT this time!

feralkittymom · Jul 02, 2019, 10:35 PM

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Originally Posted by atisketatasket

The way I tell my students to remember the middle is that there’s a Greek verb that in the middle means “to have children”—because the Greeks thought one had children for oneself (to care for one in old age, carry on one’s name). It can be translated reflexively in English but it’s much more nuanced than that.

That is very cool. So it is primarily active, but also indicates the intentions and future consequences all in one. My sense is that this is also true in Japanese kanji, especially viewed in context, but I can't read enough to really experience it, even when an individual kanji reading is also given in hiragana.

Jul 02, 2019, 10:51 PM

I think men are more likely to get caught up in the moment and not think beyond that. Toddler brains and all that.

atisketatasket · Jul 03, 2019, 12:09 AM

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Originally Posted by feralkittymom

That is very cool. So it is primarily active, but also indicates the intentions and future consequences all in one. My sense is that this is also true in Japanese kanji, especially viewed in context, but I can't read enough to really experience it, even when an individual kanji reading is also given in hiragana.

Active in translation, but in Greek the middle has the same personal endings as the passive in every tense except the aorist and the future.

Jul 03, 2019, 02:06 AM

My hand that got bitten and scratched the other night looks a bit infected.

susannahsays · Jul 03, 2019, 02:08 AM

Artie, do you think going to one of those codependents meetings might be helpful to you right now? I understand you're worried about your son, but it sounds like the worry is running away with you a bit.

CantExplain · Jul 03, 2019, 02:34 AM

Waqar Younis
Waqar Younis - Wikipedia

CantExplain · Jul 03, 2019, 02:36 AM

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Originally Posted by atisketatasket

“Had marched” is active, “had been marched” is passive to me.

You are correct.

CantExplain · Jul 03, 2019, 02:38 AM

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Originally Posted by atisketatasket

Passive voice is supposed to be bad writing, since passive verbs tend to be weak verbs.

The passive has its place.

WarmFuzzySocks · Jul 03, 2019, 02:38 AM

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Originally Posted by NP_Complete

It was only (extremely) painful for a few hours on Sunday. The problem is I'm having to change things out every 2 hours going on 3 days now using the super plus variety. That's not normal for me and it seems a bit excessive, but I don't really know what is normal for other women. I always thought mine were heavy, but who knows, maybe they were just normal and this is heavy. I will strongly consider making an appointment.

NP, that sounds miserable. I had a similar issue about a year ago. Fluctuations in hormones can get our bodies all confused. The doc just asked about my symptoms and gave me progesterone, which did the trick. She offered to do an exam then if I felt it was necessary, but I said no thanks. She did refer me for an ultrasound and to the gyn for further testing, but he just read the u/s result, told me what to look for, and gave me info about perimenopause.

It’s definitely something to get checked out, but it’s most likely that it will be a fairly straightforward issue to resolve.

CantExplain · Jul 03, 2019, 02:45 AM

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Originally Posted by BlessedCheeseMaker

I think men are more likely to get caught up in the moment and not think beyond that. Toddler brains and all that.

Waaaaaah!

Lemoncake · Jul 03, 2019, 04:19 AM

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Originally Posted by atisketatasket

Nutty buttys aside, do you like nutter butters?

I don't think we have any here but you guys inspired me to buy a kitkit peanut flavored of course.

Lemoncake · Jul 03, 2019, 04:27 AM

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Originally Posted by NP_Complete

My therapist is taking a 5-day weekend this week, will be in the wilderness so no contact, and I'm feeling a bit sad about it. Then he's back for a week and a half and will take another 11-day vacation which coincides with my trauma anniversary. Not feeling good about this at all. At least he will be in civilization for that one and has said he wants to set up some contact. I'm feeling really fragile right now because of trauma stuff and my body going haywire.

It's okay to feel the way you do. Therapy breaks are so hard and 11 days is a lot.

I would take his offer of scheduling contact on the anniversary date.

Jul 03, 2019, 04:56 AM

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Originally Posted by BlessedCheeseMaker

I am panicking about this new T. I wish I wasn't so scared he does a few things that my exT didn't as long as this guy doesn't want me to see my childhood as neglectful and abusive we should be ok.

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Originally Posted by CantExplain

Waaaaaah!

Don't be a baby CE

I shouldn't generalise. I am sorry

Jul 03, 2019, 04:57 AM

I am going to bed soon I will let you know how new T is tomorrow.

StressedMess · Jul 03, 2019, 06:39 AM

I'll pocket ride BCM!

Lemoncake · Jul 03, 2019, 06:46 AM

If anyone's having an off day here's James Blunt to remind you you're beautiful.

Lemoncake · Jul 03, 2019, 06:47 AM

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Originally Posted by StressedMess

I'll pocket ride BCM!

+1

Party for BCM!

Lemoncake · Jul 03, 2019, 06:52 AM

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Originally Posted by BlessedCheeseMaker

My hand that got bitten and scratched the other night looks a bit infected.

Please get it checked out especially if it's swelling up and you've got a low grade fever.. You might need ATBs.

(Una and I are setting a couch hospital for minor cooties. My couch referral fee is :$10.23).

Jul 03, 2019, 07:26 AM

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Originally Posted by susannahsays

Artie, do you think going to one of those codependents meetings might be helpful to you right now? I understand you're worried about your son, but it sounds like the worry is running away with you a bit.

It is sometimes. That is a good idea and I should probably go on Sunday since I won't be working... thank you.

Jul 03, 2019, 08:07 AM

I always log onto work a little early (working at home that's easy to do) and just chill playing on my phone til my shift starts. This morning my presence was requested in member chat haha of course I said "sure!" I'll take10 minutes overtime! That's like $4.30 or something. Enough for a small chai tea latte at Starbucks.oops I got a chat! Let the games begin.

Jul 03, 2019, 08:17 AM

I'm in a better mental place this morning too which is good.

Jul 03, 2019, 08:29 AM

I wrote this little ditty to my team just now:

It's not quite time for sparkles yet
But I just wanted to say
It is my wish and hope and prayer
That y'all have an awesome day!

(I 'toss' virtual sparkles on my team in our chat every morning. They love it.)

I wish my couchies an awesome day too.

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