stupid first world problems you're dealing with

what's the deal with sunglasses?

  On 10/22/2013 at 1:27 AM, chenGOD said:

 

  On 10/22/2013 at 1:13 AM, usagi said:

 

  On 10/22/2013 at 12:41 AM, chenGOD said:

I hate wearing glasses, which is why I've worn contact lenses for the past 25 years or so. I just look shit in them.

Glasses-related FWP: Trying to save for lasik surgery.

 

I too am saving for lasik. I've got a screening appointment next week. I've worn glasses since I was 9 or something, been wearing contacts for the last few years. I'd just like to wake up in the morning and be able to see clearly without needing either, I don't like the dependency.

 

Exactly. People who don't need glasses/contacts don't realize what a pain in the ass they are.

 

Side note: woke up one morning after a night of heavy drinking with perfect vision in my left eye. thought I had been miraculously cured but alas I had merely forgotten to take out my contact lens in that eye before passing out.

 

:)FML

 

zole!

  On 10/22/2013 at 1:35 AM, StephenG said:

 

  On 10/22/2013 at 12:27 AM, disparaissant said:

as someone with pretty poor eyesight, i'd have to say comparing it to being in a wheelchair or on crutches is a bit of a stretch. some people look great with glasses. some of those people don't actually have a need for glasses. who cares?

 

It just seems weird (to me) for someone to accessorize with something that is designed to address a disability, the whole notion seems a little strange.

lol there's nothing weird about it, SG. they just look cool, like anything else. when you see people wearing army boots are you like "hey bro, those were designed to address the hazards of military expeditions, not for looking cool"? there are dresses too that have belts which serve not to hold up pants but to create a certain line in a person's figure. you have a sports car right? - do you ever drive it around the neighborhood at a leisurely speed? it's perfectly normal for people to utilize things in ways which are divorced from their original purpose. and like disp said, sometimes glasses look lush as fuck, whether they also serve to correct the vision of the wearer is not essential.

imagine if people only used a tb303 for it's intended design as an accompaniment for solo guitarists. *acid analogy*

yes, but empty frames with no actual glass in them make you look like a douchebag no matter which way you play it.

with that I concur.

  On 10/22/2013 at 1:27 AM, yek said:

i know 2 people that got fucked up eyes with the laser surgery.. i mean i know surgery is getting better but... (problems= 1 damaged eye each)

that's what the screening appointment is for, innit. I'm hoping they do a good job of determining my suitability (and also that I'm actually suitable for the procedure). I'm told the process is more accurate and developed now than it was, say, 5 years ago.

out of curiosity, when did those people you know do their surgeries? like, how long ago? and did they get screened properly? did they do it at a dodgy place?

  On 10/22/2013 at 1:27 AM, chenGOD said:

Exactly. People who don't need glasses/contacts don't realize what a pain in the ass they are.

 

Side note: woke up one morning after a night of heavy drinking with perfect vision in my left eye. thought I had been miraculously cured but alas I had merely forgotten to take out my contact lens in that eye before passing out.

 

:)FML

lol. "mein Fuhrer, I can see!"

another related anecdote: after I started wearing contacts regularly, I bought a bunch of them from overseas while I was there on holiday. the guy told me they were monthlies, so I was wearing the same pair for a month at a time. later I find out there are no monthlies for that type and I've actually been wearing fortnightlies for 2 more weeks than I should. never had any problems though, so I've just kept on doing it saves money.

  On 10/22/2013 at 2:47 AM, modey said:

yes, but empty frames with no actual glass in them make you look like a douchebag no matter which way you play it.

I must agree with this. a certain level of fakery is tolerable for the sake of fashion, but this is crossing the line imo. at least have glass/plastic in them or I'm gonna prod your eyeballs through the frames.

  On 10/22/2013 at 2:26 AM, Alcofribas said:

 

  On 10/22/2013 at 1:35 AM, StephenG said:

 

  On 10/22/2013 at 12:27 AM, disparaissant said:

as someone with pretty poor eyesight, i'd have to say comparing it to being in a wheelchair or on crutches is a bit of a stretch. some people look great with glasses. some of those people don't actually have a need for glasses. who cares?

It just seems weird (to me) for someone to accessorize with something that is designed to address a disability, the whole notion seems a little strange.

lol there's nothing weird about it, SG. they just look cool, like anything else. when you see people wearing army boots are you like "hey bro, those were designed to address the hazards of military expeditions, not for looking cool"? there are dresses too that have belts which serve not to hold up pants but to create a certain line in a person's figure. you have a sports car right? - do you ever drive it around the neighborhood at a leisurely speed? it's perfectly normal for people to utilize things in ways which are divorced from their original purpose. and like disp said, sometimes glasses look lush as fuck, whether they also serve to correct the vision of the wearer is not essential.

 

imagine if people only used a tb303 for it's intended design as an accompaniment for solo guitarists. *acid analogy*

 

Alco to the rescue! That makes a lot of sense...

Edit: no I don't usually drive my car at a leisurely speed lol. I'm that douche tearing it up on the freeway when there's no traffic. But yeah I get what you're saying for sure. You're smart mr.

new fwp... trying to play Mother 3 (Earthbound 2) on the visual boy GBA (don't get your panties in a knot.... Mother 3 was never released in North America so I have no other way of playing it other than emulation....).... but it's lagging for some reason?

It's so choppy. I have a gtx 690, intel core i7960, 24gb ram... etc. No reason for this fucking Gameboy game to be choppy.

google searches have not helped =(

  On 10/22/2013 at 3:04 AM, usagi said:

 

  On 10/22/2013 at 1:27 AM, yek said:

i know 2 people that got fucked up eyes with the laser surgery.. i mean i know surgery is getting better but... (problems= 1 damaged eye each)

 

that's what the screening appointment is for, innit. I'm hoping they do a good job of determining my suitability (and also that I'm actually suitable for the procedure). I'm told the process is more accurate and developed now than it was, say, 5 years ago.

 

out of curiosity, when did those people you know do their surgeries? like, how long ago? and did they get screened properly? did they do it at a dodgy place?

 

yeah, i'd say both cases were probably 5 plus years ago. you gotta think about that stuff though...

  On 10/22/2013 at 3:05 AM, StephenG said:

 

  On 10/22/2013 at 2:26 AM, Alcofribas said:

 

 

  On 10/22/2013 at 1:35 AM, StephenG said:

 

  On 10/22/2013 at 12:27 AM, disparaissant said:

as someone with pretty poor eyesight, i'd have to say comparing it to being in a wheelchair or on crutches is a bit of a stretch. some people look great with glasses. some of those people don't actually have a need for glasses. who cares?

It just seems weird (to me) for someone to accessorize with something that is designed to address a disability, the whole notion seems a little strange.

lol there's nothing weird about it, SG. they just look cool, like anything else. when you see people wearing army boots are you like "hey bro, those were designed to address the hazards of military expeditions, not for looking cool"? there are dresses too that have belts which serve not to hold up pants but to create a certain line in a person's figure. you have a sports car right? - do you ever drive it around the neighborhood at a leisurely speed? it's perfectly normal for people to utilize things in ways which are divorced from their original purpose. and like disp said, sometimes glasses look lush as fuck, whether they also serve to correct the vision of the wearer is not essential.

 

imagine if people only used a tb303 for it's intended design as an accompaniment for solo guitarists. *acid analogy*

No I don't usually drive my car at a leisurely speed lol. I'm that douche tearing it up on the freeway when there's no traffic.

omlol I wish I could do that

I currently live with my parents. I came home today to find out my dad slapped my mother. she was helping him find some summer clothes and accidentally dropped a suitcase on his toe which caused him to suddenly lash out. he is 67 years old, she is 61. my mum called a DV helpline, which ended up with police at the house and an AVO being taken out. they are scheduled to appear in court in 2 days.

this is not exactly new behaviour on my dad's part, but it's been a while since he has physically attacked her as far as I'm aware. also police/legal action has never been taken before, and I'm both surprised and heartened at my mum mustering the courage to do so. she did the right thing and I think she should have done it sooner given my dad's long-term marital behaviour.

I feel kind of heartbroken and angry and worried all at the same time. mostly angry, which I'm trying to control. I foresee some fallout from this but I can't exactly tell the nature of it. I have been struggling constantly with both my mum and my dad for some time now, ever since they returned permanently from overseas and we've been living together. it's just a mess generally and I worry both for my mum's future and my own. I don't really know what to do but I'm trying to be strong for both of us and lead us out of this.

I just don't know what to do though.

I am very tired and I miss my bed.

  On 10/22/2013 at 11:34 AM, usagi said:

I currently live with my parents. I came home today to find out my dad slapped my mother. she was helping him find some summer clothes and accidentally dropped a suitcase on his toe which caused him to suddenly lash out. he is 67 years old, she is 61. my mum called a DV helpline, which ended up with police at the house and an AVO being taken out. they are scheduled to appear in court in 2 days.

 

this is not exactly new behaviour on my dad's part, but it's been a while since he has physically attacked her as far as I'm aware. also police/legal action has never been taken before, and I'm both surprised and heartened at my mum mustering the courage to do so. she did the right thing and I think she should have done it sooner given my dad's long-term marital behaviour.

 

I feel kind of heartbroken and angry and worried all at the same time. mostly angry, which I'm trying to control. I foresee some fallout from this but I can't exactly tell the nature of it. I have been struggling constantly with both my mum and my dad for some time now, ever since they returned permanently from overseas and we've been living together. it's just a mess generally and I worry both for my mum's future and my own. I don't really know what to do but I'm trying to be strong for both of us and lead us out of this.

 

I just don't know what to do though.

Wow usagi, I'm really sorry to hear that. I'm sure you're already seeking legal counsel and other resources. AVO = restraining order right? Come up with a contingency plan and stay grounded with the reality of what has and hasn't occurred - for me it's always tempting to get wrapped up in hypothetical thoughts when stressed, and if you couple that with anger and frustration it only makes things worse. Those emotions are completely warranted but you have to put them aside as best you can when making decisions and assessing the situation, and it seems like you have. Do you have other relatives that your mother and you can turn to? Likewise - (and I don't want to pry so no need to answer) - but are their legal and social factors that apply to your parents relationship? Stay mindful of those things and try to focus on resolving the situation. I've never had anything like this happen with my parents but my wife and I went through some fairly upsetting things with them years ago and it was quite emotionally draining and heartbreaking at the time. But it's all in the pass and we've all moved on. Stay strong and focused and the least that will happen is it won't get worse. I hope that the tension and stress stemming from this begins to fade.

You said that they have recently come back from overseas. So i'm assuming that they moved into your place and not the other way around. You can't kick either out due to familial responsibilty. hrmm tough one. Does your dad have an income, perhaps he can rent somewhere else while they reconcile. I know that it's exee in sydvegas to rent. Do you have siblings that can help out?

Finally, sorry to hear that man. They need a break from each other i think and this is for the best for the moment. Then again this maybe the wake up call that your dad needs to simma down and the relationship may be rebalanced after this. Perhaps, i don't know shit about it so scratch all of my post and i'll just stick with the sorry to hear that man.

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oh bloody hell, it wouldn't separate post it.

Bought a sixpack and the first beer was flat (drank it anyway), second beer slices my finger open (well not the beer but the bottlle (;-p) as the opener somehow sliced a sliver off the top of the fking thing. Goodly grief. The fates aren't happy with my drinking this eve.

I'm 'avin one of those late night "weird part of YouTube" moments that went from watching random comedians take on hecklers to murder suspects either going ballistic in court rooms or being attacked by the victim's parent. Coffee before bed probably wasn't the smartest idea.

I enjoyed the heck out of a Vietnamese Iced Coffee this afternoon, then I looked at the nutrition facts for condensed milk. Yikes.

  On 10/24/2013 at 11:00 AM, ambermonk said:

I'm 'avin one of those late night "weird part of YouTube" moments that went from watching random comedians take on hecklers to murder suspects either going ballistic in court rooms or being attacked by the victim's parent. Coffee before bed probably wasn't the smartest idea.

That is exactly what I did last night too. No joke.

was just about to go to sleep and a neighbour has fired up a chainsaw. No caffeine required for the enforced upstaying. -sie-

  On 10/25/2013 at 12:21 AM, delet... said:

was just about to go to sleep and a neighbour has fired up a chainsaw. No caffeine required for the enforced upstaying. -sie-

Call him out on that shit.

Motherfuckers struttin' around like they ass don't stank. Sheeyut.

My preworkout supplement is super effective but not very water soluble. I always end up drinking these little chunks at the bottom. I'm using the recommended amount of water. =(

  On 10/25/2013 at 12:26 AM, LimpyLoo said:

 

  On 10/25/2013 at 12:21 AM, delet... said:

was just about to go to sleep and a neighbour has fired up a chainsaw. No caffeine required for the enforced upstaying. -sie-

 

Call him out on that shit.

 

Motherfuckers struttin' around like they ass don't stank. Sheeyut.

 

meh, it's day time. Just another perk of being a nightshift worker.

i started wearing contacts for the first time a few months ago. i really like them and wear them a lot. i have monthlies. however, my eyes get really tired after maybe 6-8 hours of having them in, and i feel like i have to take them out (although sometimes, if i'm out or whatever, i'll wear them for upwards of 12 hours). the ones i get are quite cheap - is it worth upgrading to one of the more expensive lenses that supposedly last longer? sounds like a dumb question, but i ask as i'm sceptical about how you're able to keep them in for longer. surely a lens is a lens, and your eye lacks oxygen either way (i presume the reason my eyes get 'tired')?

  On 10/25/2013 at 12:54 AM, delet... said:

 

  On 10/25/2013 at 12:26 AM, LimpyLoo said:

 

  On 10/25/2013 at 12:21 AM, delet... said:

was just about to go to sleep and a neighbour has fired up a chainsaw. No caffeine required for the enforced upstaying. -sie-

 

Call him out on that shit.

 

Motherfuckers struttin' around like they ass don't stank. Sheeyut.

 

 

 

meh, it's day time. Just another perk of being a nightshift worker.

 

I wish I was one of those extremely vocal people that just sort-of compulsively said what was on my mind to the people around me. I wonder how different my life would be.

  On 10/25/2013 at 12:55 AM, Ron Manager said:

i started wearing contacts for the first time a few months ago. i really like them and wear them a lot. i have monthlies. however, my eyes get really tired after maybe 6-8 hours of having them in, and i feel like i have to take them out (although sometimes, if i'm out or whatever, i'll wear them for upwards of 12 hours). the ones i get are quite cheap - is it worth upgrading to one of the more expensive lenses that supposedly last longer? sounds like a dumb question, but i ask as i'm sceptical about how you're able to keep them in for longer. surely a lens is a lens, and your eye lacks oxygen either way (i presume the reason my eyes get 'tired')?

my "eye place" phoned today when i was out. they said i need a check-up. i dunno, i don';t think i do.. they want my money

I'm caught in a sleep-in cycle and have not been as productive as I'd like as a result. Also, I've only had one recording session this month and don't quite have enough money to pay my half of the rent... I should be far more worried than I am. Worrying's a good incentive to keep on top of things, and I just don't have any of it. Is there such a thing as anxiety pills? I'm sure something like that would be a useful motivator for me. I need to be more concerned for my future.