Author Topic: Random talk thread: It just keeps happening (Read 2044483 times)

VomKriege · « **Reply #29520 on:** July 03, 2016, 02:34:43 AM »

Cancer is a total bitch.

Are your grandparents quite old ? Looking to hospice care is probably wise if so, it is really a thing to see a steep decline in the mental and physical ability for the widow to manage oneself once their partner is gone. In my experience, parents tend to bottle up a lot of stuff in those situations. It's not easy reaching out to them about that, but be there for them, obviously.

chronovore · « **Reply #29521 on:** July 03, 2016, 07:32:25 AM »

Cancer is evil. I'm sad for your family. Looking into hospice care for your grandfather is quite a practical idea. $:-\$

Kara · « **Reply #29522 on:** July 03, 2016, 11:57:45 AM »

Sorry jake, it's really awkward when there's a death in the family and you weren't that close to some of the people affected by it.

Rufus · « **Reply #29523 on:** July 03, 2016, 12:02:44 PM »

Quote from: Dufus on July 03, 2016, 11:43:47 AM

So I'm browsing around for some basic salad recipes

then I read this reply somewhere

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Great recipe!!!!!11 I follow it exactly, except I use only bacon and no broccoli! I also substitute the mayonnaise with melted butter! And no raisins.

How do you omit the broccoli in a fucking BROCCOLI SALAD

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chronovore · « **Reply #29524 on:** July 05, 2016, 10:19:17 PM »

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G The Resurrected · « **Reply #29525 on:** July 05, 2016, 10:21:59 PM »

I'm in Fresno.....

I thought I was done with this place

Positive Touch · « **Reply #29526 on:** July 06, 2016, 12:19:45 AM »

uhh who are you talking about chrono

brawndolicious · « **Reply #29527 on:** July 06, 2016, 12:21:24 AM »

I remember she-who-shall-not-be-named saying that they were moving to California for a job around this summer or maybe in the Fall. I don't remember her announcing that she'd take a break from FB but I don't check status updates really.

Quote from: G The Resurrected on July 05, 2016, 10:21:59 PM

I'm in Fresno.....

I thought I was done with this place

Don't you have family there, right? You got troubles?

chronovore · « **Reply #29528 on:** July 06, 2016, 12:47:44 AM »

Quote from: Positive Touch on July 06, 2016, 12:19:45 AM

uhh who are you talking about chrono

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TVC15 · « **Reply #29529 on:** July 06, 2016, 12:56:31 AM »

What happened to Methodis?

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #29530 on:** July 06, 2016, 01:24:55 AM »

She's doing fine.

G The Resurrected · « **Reply #29531 on:** July 06, 2016, 01:33:46 AM »

Quote from: brawndolicious on July 06, 2016, 12:21:24 AM

Quote from: G The Resurrected on July 05, 2016, 10:21:59 PM
I'm in Fresno.....

I thought I was done with this place

Don't you have family there, right? You got troubles?

Yeah looks like I'm going to have to move back. I was not expecting a life change like this, where I'm taking steps backwards and not forwards. Thus is life though and well I gotta make this shit lemonade taste sweet somehow.

82 year old Grandfather (only blood relative I have) started having issues that require some adjustment that isn't going over well by himself all alone.

TVC15 · « **Reply #29532 on:** July 06, 2016, 01:38:41 AM »

Sorry, G.

G The Resurrected · « **Reply #29533 on:** July 06, 2016, 01:45:32 AM »

Thanks man

I mean someone's gotta take care of him. He's been there for me my whole life more so than my dad or mom. It's the least I could do that barely begins to repay him for what he's done for me.

It sucks because now we have to put our goals aside since the job market isn't the same as it is in the Bay Area. But it's not like I was ever gonna be able to afford a house there anyways. At least here we might have a shot at a real life with a home for our kids to grow up in.

TVC15 · « **Reply #29534 on:** July 06, 2016, 01:48:53 AM »

I could always rent a car this weekend, drive to Fresno, and fuck you.

G The Resurrected · « **Reply #29535 on:** July 06, 2016, 01:59:16 AM »

I don't really have a witty remark for that. I'm going to Seattle in sept so I guess I'll bring the boy butter.

TVC15 · « **Reply #29536 on:** July 06, 2016, 09:46:42 AM »

Quote from: G The Resurrected on July 06, 2016, 01:59:16 AM

I don't really have a witty remark for that. I'm going to Seattle in sept so I guess I'll bring the boy butter.

Oh, sweetie. I'm not in Seattle anymore. Right now, if I rented a car and drove to Fresno, I could be tying you up and throwing you in the trunk by 10AM.

G The Resurrected · « **Reply #29537 on:** July 07, 2016, 01:07:15 AM »

Oh shit are you near my backyard now? I condone your actions.... Where did you end up out of curiosity? We should get a coffee after you're done knocking this fantasy off your bucket list.

Bebpo · « **Reply #29538 on:** July 12, 2016, 09:48:10 PM »

Just got back from Portland. Random thoughts:

-Brick old buildings everywhere. Reminds me of the northeastern cities like Boston or upstate NY. Neat stuff.
-Once you get about 20-30 miles outside the city, I can't tell the difference between Oregon and Alaska. Very beautiful scenic wilderness with houses mixed between. I could totally live outside the city.
-People were more nice than I'd read, but still not particularly friendly. About 50% of the time I initiated basic small talk when say buying coffee "How's your day so far?", the other person would be like shocked and not sure how to respond or mumble something really quick.
-And they still blame Californian's for everything. While there I heard a conversation about how Californian's moving up to Oregon caused all the traffic that exists in Portland, and another conversation where Californian's moving to Oregon have made everything expensive for Portland people.
-The average person I saw in downtown seemed to be about age 25-30 couple with a baby stroller. Definitely seemed like a place where young people settle down and have families.
-Food and sights were good, Powell's was legit, Portland makes really good ice cream and chocolates.
-Downtown was kind of ok? Like nothing really stands out about it to me. It's not bad, not amazing.
-Barcades when you're not drinking are just really old boring arcades. But Pinball's always fun.
-Hasn't sold out yet. When I visited downtown Seattle like 6+ years ago I loved the stereotypical grunge-era never left feel mixed with unique mom & pop coffee shops on every block. When I visited last summer downtown Seattle had transformed into San Francisco 2 with a starbucks on every corner and your average person young hip silicon valley tech. Portland still feels like it has its own character even if about half the coffee places are still Starbucks. Not a huge fan of Portland's hipster style, since I totally do not fit and it's not my scene, but I appreciate that it's a city that still has a style.
-Women in Portland are gorgeous! But you have to be a big fan of ink & piercings = which I am.
-Dudes were pretty good looking too! But you have to be a fan of twirly mustaches and flannel.
-Oh and beer everywhere. All the local stuff I tried was very good!

Madrun Badrun · « **Reply #29539 on:** July 13, 2016, 10:29:49 AM »

The Japaneses Emperor plans to abdicate. Thinking about applying for the job.

Kara · « **Reply #29540 on:** July 14, 2016, 11:00:54 PM »

I've been the lead on a project with a small team at my disposal and it's more or less cemented my long-held enmity for anyone who actively seeks out positions of leadership.

Joe Molotov · « **Reply #29541 on:** July 14, 2016, 11:25:24 PM »

Quote from: Kara on July 14, 2016, 11:00:54 PM

I've been the lead on a project with a small team at my disposal and it's more or less cemented my long-held enmity for anyone who actively seeks out positions of leadership.

Yeah, I've been following your twitter.

Kara · « **Reply #29542 on:** July 14, 2016, 11:34:05 PM »

The Party commands and we obey.

Over The Hill, and far away.

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #29543 on:** July 15, 2016, 01:01:16 AM »

Being lead on a work project tends to remind you that a lot of people never really developed past senior year of HS/freshman year of college. We're all grown, there is money on the line, perhaps even jobs on the line...and you want to essentially play the "dog ate my homework" trick? Or the "be completely useless and make it clear your involvement will doom everyone, thus ensuring they do all the work" trick?

Kara · « **Reply #29544 on:** July 15, 2016, 01:26:13 AM »

It's not even that, it's just that people can't self start and tackle stuff with the faculties thousands of years of evolution gave us. I swear I'm going to end up like this guy sometime soon.

Rufus · « **Reply #29545 on:** July 15, 2016, 10:25:15 AM »

Quote from: Kara on July 15, 2016, 01:26:13 AM

It's not even that, it's just that people can't self start and tackle stuff with the faculties thousands of years of evolution gave us. I swear I'm going to end up like this guy sometime soon.

Unfortunatley our evolutionary history is also the problem. It all comes down to opportunity cost. If we can get away with mediocrity, we will. Can't escape normal distribution.

I'm a Puppy! · « **Reply #29546 on:** July 15, 2016, 10:34:03 AM »

Speaking of leadership. Going after an immense deal (like wont have to sell anything for the next year and a half big) and fairly close to getting it. But, while the money would be nice, delivering the project will undoubtedly be a raging nightmare. Not that I'm not used to nightmare projects, but I'm at a point where I'm like "eh, maybe it'll be better if we don't close this." But that money tho.

Kara · « **Reply #29547 on:** July 15, 2016, 10:51:14 AM »

Quote from: Rufus on July 15, 2016, 10:25:15 AM

Quote from: Kara on July 15, 2016, 01:26:13 AM
It's not even that, it's just that people can't self start and tackle stuff with the faculties thousands of years of evolution gave us. I swear I'm going to end up like this guy sometime soon.
Unfortunatley our evolutionary history is also the problem. It all comes down to opportunity cost. If we can get away with mediocrity, we will. Can't escape normal distribution.

I have structured the project so that it's not possible to mail it in unless you want to be exposed as a shitbird, which is more work for me (hence my lamentations), but my only option since commissars are apparently illegal.

toku · « **Reply #29548 on:** July 15, 2016, 04:03:22 PM »

do y'all ever wish you weren't so weird

Kara · « **Reply #29549 on:** July 15, 2016, 04:15:40 PM »

Quote from: toku on July 15, 2016, 04:03:22 PM

do y'all ever wish you weren't so weird

I'd rather everyone else be weird too.

Rufus · « **Reply #29550 on:** July 15, 2016, 04:16:29 PM »

My generous self-loathing would suggest so, yes.

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #29551 on:** July 15, 2016, 04:21:54 PM »

Quote from: Rufus on July 15, 2016, 10:25:15 AM

Quote from: Kara on July 15, 2016, 01:26:13 AM
It's not even that, it's just that people can't self start and tackle stuff with the faculties thousands of years of evolution gave us. I swear I'm going to end up like this guy sometime soon.
Unfortunatley our evolutionary history is also the problem. It all comes down to opportunity cost. If we can get away with mediocrity, we will. Can't escape normal distribution.

I understand mediocrity under normal circumstances when no one is paying much attention, but when you can't up your game with the spotlight on you...smh.

Rufus · « **Reply #29552 on:** July 15, 2016, 04:34:31 PM »

See the upside, they make you look better by comparison.

Olivia Wilde Homo · « **Reply #29553 on:** July 15, 2016, 06:47:45 PM »

When I first went into management, I wanted to be the cool laid back boss, hoping that people were self starters and motivated enough to do work without me breathing down their neck. Boy was I wrong.

Atramental · « **Reply #29554 on:** July 15, 2016, 07:42:33 PM »

Did you ever give them the ol' "I know you are capable of great work. And I expect only the best out of you." speech.

Kara · « **Reply #29555 on:** July 15, 2016, 07:56:00 PM »

My favorite thing is assigning a task that's very narrow in scope and the person being tasked goes, "That's all you want?" Yes, because you're a massive disappointment.

Rufus · « **Reply #29556 on:** July 16, 2016, 10:58:45 AM »

You try it on in the store.

Rufus · « **Reply #29557 on:** July 16, 2016, 11:05:16 AM »

Sacrifices have to be made. Beats sending shit back.

Kara · « **Reply #29558 on:** July 16, 2016, 12:09:29 PM »

benji-kun, this month's issue of Monthly Review is a 152 page E X T R A V A G A N Z A about stamocap.

Atramental · « **Reply #29559 on:** July 16, 2016, 01:42:36 PM »

Quote from: Dufus on July 16, 2016, 11:04:06 AM

sounds good

wait, you mean among people and shit? nah fuck that

https://www.fivefourclub.com/#how-it-works

And there's probably other competitors but I can't remember their names.

Kara · « **Reply #29560 on:** July 16, 2016, 02:35:44 PM »

Quote from: Kaffir The Reaper on July 16, 2016, 01:12:53 PM

Quote from: toku on July 15, 2016, 04:03:22 PM
do y'all ever wish you weren't so weird

Sometimes, but then I realize normal people are boring as shit so I'm glad I'm not boring.

Sorority sisters talk about Eraserhead dude. You're just an early 20s lamestreamer trapped in a late 20s weirdo's body.

Mupepe · « **Reply #29561 on:** July 16, 2016, 04:23:23 PM »

http://m.huffpost.com/us/entry/us_57891c10e4b0867123e11395?ncid=fcbklnkushpmg00000047

Not in a theater though please

TVC15 · « **Reply #29562 on:** July 16, 2016, 06:45:24 PM »

Cmon, tell us the weirdest thing about yourself.

I'm a Puppy! · « **Reply #29563 on:** July 16, 2016, 09:25:33 PM »

I heard that Kaffir likes to masturbate with Tyson Chicken nuggets. Only the Tyson brand (they're the sexiest)

TVC15 · « **Reply #29564 on:** July 16, 2016, 09:28:49 PM »

Quote from: I'm a Puppy! on July 16, 2016, 09:25:33 PM

I heard that Kaffir likes to masturbate with Tyson Chicken nuggets. Only the Tyson brand (they're the sexiest)

That comes close to explaining why he'd believe his exes have a deep lust for salmonella.

TVC15 · « **Reply #29565 on:** July 17, 2016, 02:22:02 AM »

Give us something. Tell us the 3rd weirdest thing about you.

toku · « **Reply #29566 on:** July 17, 2016, 02:27:00 AM »

I hear he's into sounding.

toku · « **Reply #29567 on:** July 17, 2016, 02:50:19 AM »

Quote from: Kaffir The Reaper on July 17, 2016, 02:46:56 AM

I pissed on some women in her bathtub which she asked me to do so before her kid would wake up and didn't think twice about it, I also cut and drank blood from one of my first girlfriends on a regular basis and it's probably why I don't mind going down on girls during their period. If anything, I like it.

TVC15 · « **Reply #29568 on:** July 17, 2016, 02:54:20 AM »

That's not too weird. Give us more. Something that would draw a gasp in a Mommie Dearest-style tell-all.

Atramental · « **Reply #29569 on:** July 17, 2016, 03:10:07 AM »

I just have a boring foot fetish.

That's about as weird as I get.

Quote from: toku on July 17, 2016, 02:27:00 AM

I hear he's into sounding.

Just looked this up on google...

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #29570 on:** July 17, 2016, 12:45:03 PM »

Quote from: Kaffir The Reaper on July 17, 2016, 02:46:56 AM

I pissed on some women in her bathtub when she asked me to do so before her kid would wake up and didn't think twice about it, I also cut and drank blood from one of my first girlfriends on a regular basis and it's probably why I don't mind going down on girls during their period. If anything, I like it.

I'm a Puppy! · « **Reply #29571 on:** July 17, 2016, 09:51:56 PM »

Took the kids to the park today while my 13 year old was sitting at the top of the slide my 5 year old ran up behind him, said, "Long live the king" and pushed him down the slide. Gotta keep my eye on that one.

Kara · « **Reply #29572 on:** July 17, 2016, 10:42:50 PM »

Is his name Marat?

CatsCatsCats · « **Reply #29573 on:** July 19, 2016, 06:44:31 PM »

You shall be Hans Burger

Sorry you're dealin with that shit, my man.

Atramental · « **Reply #29574 on:** July 19, 2016, 06:57:09 PM »

Yoshi Osamu

Kara · « **Reply #29575 on:** July 19, 2016, 10:31:42 PM »

imo you should go with Abdallah al-Mamun.

Kara · « **Reply #29576 on:** July 19, 2016, 10:35:04 PM »

Since this is a forum where posters can spout off the Islamic equivalent of "the Jews are all Khazars, I read it in a book" and get likes, I'm saying Wrath should call himself the dude who started the Spanish Inquisition.

Atramental · « **Reply #29577 on:** July 19, 2016, 10:43:32 PM »

Oh, while we're on this topic, is there a book I could read or listen to that goes into depth about Middle Eastern history?

Atramental · « **Reply #29578 on:** July 19, 2016, 10:51:58 PM »

Darn, I was about to say InB4 the Torah, the Bible, or the Quran.

Well, since you're bi-lingual, is there an English version of the Quran that's relatively on point?

bork · « **Reply #29579 on:** July 19, 2016, 11:18:36 PM »

Wrath, fuck man...I wish there was something I could do to help get you over here. $:-\$ I'm sure I could find you a job at my previous employer, but the starting pay is shit and they wouldn't help get you a visa.

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