TwiLyghtSansSparkles she/her Posted July 4, 2015 Posted July 4, 2015 Is it because of the ISIS threats this year?
ThirdGen Posted July 4, 2015 Posted July 4, 2015 The 4th is Funnel Cake Day (New Zealand) (observed) 1
Orlion Blight he/him Posted July 4, 2015 Posted July 4, 2015 Well, in the past it was imminent nuclear destruction of civilization, before that the various European wars from Napoleon to the World Wars, before that Spain, before that the Fall of the Roman Empire... History happens, I would say we are in a pretty good place right now. Our children probably live in a much more "secure" view of the world we live in, to the point that when they grow up and experience their own history they'll start to belly-ache about how things were safer back when they were kids... continuing the Circle of Life. 1
Briar King Posted July 4, 2015 Posted July 4, 2015 Is it because of the ISIS threats this year? Take your pick. There's multiple choices. I hate seeing on the news since 9/11 that the security lvl is ramped up to insane heights.
Kaymyth she/her Posted July 4, 2015 Posted July 4, 2015 Sounds about right. I don't even know if I'll get married, and my mom is already talking about grandkids. This is perfectly normal parental behavior. I think I'm finally in the clear, since my brother has had a kid. Mom now has a focus for her grandparenting.
Delightful Posted July 4, 2015 Posted July 4, 2015 (edited) Take your pick. There's multiple choices. I hate seeing on the news since 9/11 that the security lvl is ramped up to insane heights.I think the trick is to take necessary and reasonable precautions, recognise that beyond that there is nothing you can do, and then go enjoy life. I'm not sure if this is where you're coming from, but I see absolutely no point of living in fear - of a terror attack, or of Ebola, or of being randomly mugged or anything. Or maybe I'm just naive. Edited July 4, 2015 by Delightful 4
Joe ST he/him Posted July 4, 2015 Posted July 4, 2015 No, I agree Delightful, you should not let yourself live your life in fear of these terrible things that could potentially happen (however rarely). Especially given that they've been so sensationalised by the media and the governments' striving for power and such in this modern world. The thing is, yeah you could live in fear all the time, or you could not, and if for some horrible reason it does happen to you, then you have to realise that it's most definitely not your fault. It is a terrible thing, but (unless you're encouraging anti-vaxers, or being intentionally hateful against some group) it's not your fault, and you couldn't have done anything to prevent it. And especially being paranoid and living in fear wouldn't have made any difference, other than being in fear and such ... *stops preaching* 1
Delightful Posted July 4, 2015 Posted July 4, 2015 Fear, no. On edge like I said.I mean this in a totally non-ironic, non-sarcastic way: what's the difference? 1
Guest Posted July 4, 2015 Posted July 4, 2015 I feel for you, man, but unfortunately I can't do much to help. If I understand the post, it's just a physical attraction though, and I'm glad you notice that before bad things happen. As a teenager with some teenage experience, relationships based on physical attraction NEVER end up working out. So don't kill yourself about it. Although, hormones. Yeah. Hormones are evil. On the hand, you can be thinking completely rationally about something. One second later, all those rational arguments blow away like so much chaff. Trump card! I'm sorry. Good luck!
+Slowswift Posted July 4, 2015 Posted July 4, 2015 I am hopelessly attracted to a girl who I am completely incompatible with. It doesn't matter that our worldviews are fundamentally different, (not an inherent problem, but she is not tolerant of some of my opinions) my constant philosophizing bores her, the only reason I am attracted to her is because she is pinnacle of physical perfection in nearly every discernible facet, and the fact that I would have no chance it all if I took the initiative, because unfortunately, rationality is trumped by constant releases of dopamine in the event of any positive interaction, and whatever other hormonal brew the antediluvian parts of my brain have decided to concoct for my "benefit". Yeah, and I chose a while ago to refrain from romantic interaction with the opposite gender until I'm 18. So, that is very, very frustrating. I suppose I'll wait until it passes. Thanks for listening to my teenage angst, 17S. Ouch. Sorry. You're always welcome to unload your problems here! ...I suppose now would not be a good time to complain about my crush being a year older than I and already out of high school?
Guest Posted July 4, 2015 Posted July 4, 2015 (edited) Ouch. Sorry. You're always welcome to unload your problems here! ...I suppose now would not be a good time to complain about my crush being a year older than I and already out of high school? Dang. Worse and worse. People are always like, "It's just a one year age gap, and you obviously have a chance with her (or him). Go for it."Well, yes, it's a one-year age gap. That becomes an obstacle when one of the parties goes off to college, and leaves the other in high school, dying a slow and lingering death. Because I'm experiencing that one right now, I definitely understand what you mean. I try to tell myself that it doesn't matter, because high school relationships never last, but damnation! It's hard sometimes. *hugs* Edited July 4, 2015 by Guest
+Slowswift Posted July 4, 2015 Posted July 4, 2015 Dang. Worse and worse. People are always like, "It's just a one year age gap, and you obviously have a chance with her (or him). Go for it." Well, yes, it's a one-year age gap. That becomes an obstacle when one of the parties goes off to college, and leaves the other in high school, dying a slow and lingering death. Because I'm experiencing that one right now, I definitely understand what you mean. I try to tell myself that it doesn't matter, because high school relationships never last, but damnation! It's hard sometimes. *hugs* Yup. Especially when this person is both a) the most absolutemazing person evar and is an awesome person and is a huge nerd and likes most of the same stuff as me and basically the pinnacle of beauty. Ich.
TwiLyghtSansSparkles she/her Posted July 4, 2015 Posted July 4, 2015 Dang. Worse and worse. People are always like, "It's just a one year age gap, and you obviously have a chance with her (or him). Go for it." Well, yes, it's a one-year age gap. That becomes an obstacle when one of the parties goes off to college, and leaves the other in high school, dying a slow and lingering death. Because I'm experiencing that one right now, I definitely understand what you mean. I try to tell myself that it doesn't matter, because high school relationships never last, but damnation! It's hard sometimes. *hugs* Yup. Especially when this person is both a) the most absolutemazing person evar and is an awesome person and is a huge nerd and likes most of the same stuff as me and basically the pinnacle of beauty. Ich. A while back, Humans of New York featured a young man who was having one of his plays produced. The story followed a young man who was in love with a girl, who was going off to college. He applied to every college near hers so he could be close to her, but the only school that would accept him was a clown college. And he's terrified of clowns. ….that had nothing to do with anything; I just found it funny. And I think you guys have a better chance than you think. Once you're out of school and you don't have to worry about grade levels or distance between schools, one-year age gaps don't matter all that much. 1
Orlion Blight he/him Posted July 4, 2015 Posted July 4, 2015 I suppose I'll wait until it passes. Does not happen. I'd say ask her to dinner and/or a movie. Otherwise, as life goes on you get plagued with "what could have been". Best to find out definitively unless you want to find out how good you are with regrets. And here's a silly face!
Guest Posted July 4, 2015 Posted July 4, 2015 And I think you guys have a better chance than you think. Once you're out of school and you don't have to worry about grade levels or distance between schools, one-year age gaps don't matter all that much.I totally agree. But they do matter a lot when one is in college and one is in high school.
Briar King Posted July 4, 2015 Posted July 4, 2015 Ugh something different was in the fireworks this yr. My face is raw from transferring something in the residue from hands to face. Not cool 1
Jo and the Bush all/any Posted July 5, 2015 Posted July 5, 2015 Can someone explain to me why my family is so fascinated by museums? We've been wandering the Evergreen Aviation and space museum for two hours now, with plans to stay for another three, and it's so boring! What do people see in museums? 1
Kobold King he/him Posted July 5, 2015 Posted July 5, 2015 Can someone explain to me why my family is so fascinated by museums? We've been wandering the Evergreen Aviation and space museum for two hours now, with plans to stay for another three, and it's so boring! What do people see in museums? As someone who adores museums and longs for the day when he can see another... this is even worse than TwiLyght complaining about eating fettuccine alfredo three times a week. In earnestness, though, it sucks that you're being dragged along in a boring place. Your family owes you an MLP marathon. 2
Jo and the Bush all/any Posted July 5, 2015 Posted July 5, 2015 Thank you for the support but seriously, please explain why you love museums. I don't get it, and that information will better help me impersonate humans. 2
TwiLyghtSansSparkles she/her Posted July 5, 2015 Posted July 5, 2015 Can someone explain to me why my family is so fascinated by museums? We've been wandering the Evergreen Aviation and space museum for two hours now, with plans to stay for another three, and it's so boring! What do people see in museums? As someone who adores museums and longs for the day when he can see another... this is even worse than TwiLyght complaining about eating fettuccine alfredo three times a week. In earnestness, though, it sucks that you're being dragged along in a boring place. Your family owes you an MLP marathon. If you two are at opposite ends of the spectrum, I think I'm somewhere in the middle: I do enjoy museums, but I prefer to wander them alone or with one friend who likes to make snarky comments as much as I do, but also likes to stay quiet and just enjoy the facts. My parents (and grandmother, come to think of it) are a bit too fond of moralizing at the exhibits, and I'd rather just read the facts and toss off a quip or two. That said, I'm sorry your family is dragging you to something you hate. Would it help if we all made jokes about museums?
Jo and the Bush all/any Posted July 5, 2015 Posted July 5, 2015 Jokes are always appreciated Twilight, you know that.
Guest Posted July 5, 2015 Posted July 5, 2015 I, too, only like museums if I can go by myself or with a friend, and read stuff at my very fast pace and move on, rather than staying with a slow group because family. The worst part is that my parents will tell me that I can't possibly be comprehending the exhibits because I read faster than they do. Admittedly, I've been a bit jaded of museums...I live within walking distance of Mount Vernon, and about five minutes away from D.C.
Kobold King he/him Posted July 5, 2015 Posted July 5, 2015 Thank you for the support but seriously, please explain why you love museums. I don't get it, and that information will better help me impersonate humans. It's... hard to explain, I guess. You're looking at actual pieces of history. Items that have weathered countless generations, have seen decades or even centuries come and pass before you, and have been handled by thousands of hands and gazed upon by millions of eyes. Honestly I can't see what you don't see in them, unless you're in a particularly suck-y one with a bunch of boring junk. That said, I'm sorry your family is dragging you to something you hate. Would it help if we all made jokes about museums? Eh, I can think of anything... can someone throw me a bone here? 1
TwiLyghtSansSparkles she/her Posted July 5, 2015 Posted July 5, 2015 Jokes are always appreciated Twilight, you know that. Then I should tell you about how helping my grandmother move was like walking through a museum. She had one of those powdered sauce packets that expired in 1977, a bottle of Pepto-Bismol that expired in the 80s, coupons with expiration dates ranging between the early 70s and late 90s, and a ham. Oh, dear Calamity, the ham. I wasn't there for it. Somehow, I had managed to land cooking duty, so I was in the kitchen making potato soup (with ingredients my parents had brought, of course). But my brother told me about it. He said that the ham was entirely freezer burnt on the outside, it had been in there so long. My grandmother, being the sort of frugal person who saves coupons from the 1970s, insisted they cut it open. It couldn't have gone bad, she said. She sees the freezer as this magical preservation box that keeps all food from spoiling. So they cut it open. He says that when they did, a putrid stench arose. Rather than a healthy pink, the ham was grey, all the way through. The freezer was not a magical preservation box. It had betrayed them. 5
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