Couch 244: Great Expectations

NP_Complete · May 08, 2023 at 08:42 PM

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Originally Posted by LonesomeTonight

I forgot about naproxen (or ibuprofen) helping--I'm allergic, so wasn't thinking of those. That sounds like a complicated regimen. I'm glad things seem to be leveling off and hope they continue to improve.

They told me to stop taking ibuprofen I guess because it acts as a blood thinner and take naproxen instead. Who knows though.

LonesomeTonight · May 09, 2023 at 05:33 AM

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Originally Posted by NP_Complete

They told me to stop taking ibuprofen I guess because it acts as a blood thinner and take naproxen instead. Who knows though.

Oh, interesting. Hope the naproxen helps.

ArtieTheSequal · May 09, 2023 at 12:37 PM

Have a funny story to share. Before lunch, I had a one on one with my supervisor. I dialed in and was waiting for her to join, and I guess my mind was wandering off who knows where & I forgot I had my headset on - cuz when she came on the call and very cheerfully said "Good morning ma'am" as is her way, I practically jumped outta my skin - and even let out a little scream I was so startled and then immediately started laughing. she was all "I'm sorry" and I said why, it was funny, I'm the one with the wandering brain, and she said well are you awake now? haha I don't even know what I was thinking about, I was just off in the ozone...

NP_Complete · May 09, 2023 at 12:55 PM

I've had that happen while waiting for a meeting to start. I'm off in another window and someone joins the call and says "Good morning" and I'm so startled.

ArtieTheSequal · May 09, 2023 at 01:19 PM

I used a little of that overtime $ again and bought this pattern book - crochet tiles, basically fancy-schmancy granny squares haha. Can't wait to try a couple of them after I get off work today. I really need to get a bunch of stuff made and then figure out where to sell it locally.

ChickenNoodleSoup · May 09, 2023 at 01:48 PM

I startle so easily, I'd definitely have that happen to me too. I regularly get scared by my partner when he just comes to say hi. Even if I hear him leave his room or whatever...

LonesomeTonight · May 09, 2023 at 03:36 PM

I've gotten scared like that, too. Though sometimes H gets annoyed if I jump or go "aagh!" when he suddenly appears. I'm like, "I can't help being startled!"

I also sometimes get startled by Siri on Google Maps, which I connect via Bluetooth to my car. If I'm driving on a particularly long stretch on a road, just listening to music, and she suddenly comes in with, "In 1/4 mile, make a right," I'm like, "aaaagh!"

NP_Complete · May 09, 2023 at 05:07 PM

Yep, the driving directions have scared the crap out of me too.

ScarletPimpernel · May 09, 2023 at 06:46 PM

I don't usually get startled by sound. But touch... Because I'm so picky about touch, if someone touches me, even H, without me seeing them, I'll jump.

One time I was at the store and some guy came behind me and put his hand on my back to let me know he was behind me. Freaked me out so bad, I left the store.

Lemoncake · May 10, 2023 at 11:55 AM

Fin also messaged me today. We used to talk mainly on Whatsapp to arrange sessions/ about sessions.

I had changed my Whatsapp number as it stopped working. I couldn't get new messages or send any. I thought it would automatically update my contacts, so when I was waiting for a reply from him he said he did send something which went to my old number which I had not seen. He had thought I had blocked him which I hadn't and he said It was confusing for him.

unaluna · May 10, 2023 at 12:12 PM

Just got the cutest haircut. Its a LITTLE like Lord Farqhuart, but the back is very swingy and bouncy. And she cut my bangs short and deep. This was the inspo pic.

ArtieTheSequal · May 10, 2023 at 12:32 PM

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Fin also messaged me today. We used to talk mainly on Whatsapp to arrange sessions/ about sessions.

I had changed my Whatsapp number as it stopped working. I couldn't get new messages or send any. I thought it would automatically update my contacts, so when I was waiting for a reply from him he said he did send something which went to my old number which I had not seen. He had thought I had blocked him which I hadn't and he said It was confusing for him.

Sometimes technology causes more problems than it seems to be worth, doesn't it? I'm sorry that happened. I hope you got it straightened out.

ArtieTheSequal · May 10, 2023 at 12:33 PM

I need to get my hair cut again - it's getting in my eyes

Lemoncake · May 10, 2023 at 12:57 PM

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I used a little of that overtime $ again and bought this pattern book - crochet tiles, basically fancy-schmancy granny squares haha. Can't wait to try a couple of them after I get off work today. I really need to get a bunch of stuff made and then figure out where to sell it locally.

Artie bean there's always a huge demand for baby jumpers and knits. You could make blankets too.

Have a look at selling on Instagram. Show off your items there. Payment though Paypal. I could help you with advertising and all the #hashtags

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ArtieTheSequal · May 10, 2023 at 01:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Lemoncake

Artie bean there's always a huge demand for baby jumpers and knits. You could make blankets too.

Have a look at selling on Instagram. Show off your items there. Payment though Paypal. I could help you with advertising and all the #hashtags

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I'm so old-school I didn't know people sold things on Instagram! Thank you for the idea.

ScarletPimpernel · May 10, 2023 at 02:09 PM

Artie - Do you have street fairs in your area? Or Swap Meets?

unaluna · May 10, 2023 at 02:28 PM

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I need to get my hair cut again - it's getting in my eyes

My micro bangs look so good! There are new hairdressers in my apartment complex. I took a gamble, but wow they are very professional. She cut them shorter than i ever did. And she was so respectful. She goes, oh i only went a little deeper than what you had done. Usually hairdressers are brutal with their comments on your attempts. Theres no need for that.

Lemoncake · May 10, 2023 at 03:12 PM

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My micro bangs look so good! There are new hairdressers in my apartment complex. I took a gamble, but wow they are very professional. She cut them shorter than i ever did. And she was so respectful. She goes, oh i only went a little deeper than what you had done. Usually hairdressers are brutal with their comments on your attempts. Theres no need for that.

Glad you had a nice experience Una O.

Lemoncake · May 10, 2023 at 03:13 PM

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I'm so old-school I didn't know people sold things on Instagram! Thank you for the idea.

You can also do a youtube channel all about knitting. You don't have to show your face if you're not comfortable with that but you would get paid per 1000 views and it could be good passive income.

velcro003 · May 10, 2023 at 10:05 PM

i am losing everything. i would never have expected that losing my therapist would be this awful.

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NP_Complete Grand Magnate Member Since Feb 2017 Location: the upside down Posts: 3,808 7 6,355 hugs given	May 09, 2023 at 12:55 PM #64 I've had that happen while waiting for a meeting to start. I'm off in another window and someone joins the call and says "Good morning" and I'm so startled.

ChickenNoodleSoup Grand Poohbah Member Since Apr 2017 Location: In a land far far away Posts: 1,575 7 1,305 hugs given	May 09, 2023 at 01:48 PM #66 I startle so easily, I'd definitely have that happen to me too. I regularly get scared by my partner when he just comes to say hi. Even if I hear him leave his room or whatever...

NP_Complete Grand Magnate Member Since Feb 2017 Location: the upside down Posts: 3,808 7 6,355 hugs given	May 09, 2023 at 05:07 PM #68 Yep, the driving directions have scared the crap out of me too.

ScarletPimpernel Wise Elder Member Since Nov 2013 Location: US Posts: 8,412 (SuperPoster!) 10 6,430 hugs given	May 09, 2023 at 06:46 PM #69 I don't usually get startled by sound. But touch... Because I'm so picky about touch, if someone touches me, even H, without me seeing them, I'll jump. One time I was at the store and some guy came behind me and put his hand on my back to let me know he was behind me. Freaked me out so bad, I left the store. __________________ "Odium became your opium..." ~Epica

ArtieTheSequal Writing my way through... Member Since Feb 2020 Location: In the desert Posts: 7,239 (SuperPoster!) 4 5,775 hugs given	May 10, 2023 at 12:33 PM #73 I need to get my hair cut again - it's getting in my eyes

ScarletPimpernel Wise Elder Member Since Nov 2013 Location: US Posts: 8,412 (SuperPoster!) 10 6,430 hugs given	May 10, 2023 at 02:09 PM #76 Artie - Do you have street fairs in your area? Or Swap Meets? __________________ "Odium became your opium..." ~Epica

velcro003 Elder Member Since Oct 2008 Posts: 7,361 15 25 hugs given	May 10, 2023 at 10:05 PM #80 i am losing everything. i would never have expected that losing my therapist would be this awful.