The random thoughts thread.

[wolfking]

Kade, the fact that you are pouring out your soul means you truly care. If you feel its time to move on for any reason then you go for it! The fact that it scares you means you're a responsible person and that tells me you wouldn't hesitate to further yourself and take that leap of faith into uncertainty. I admire that. 

Thanks Tom for the kind words.  I guess if I didn't care, it wouldn't be such a tough situation and wouldn't be so hard to move on.  It's hard watching your drive and passion deteriorate however and not knowing what to do to fix it.  That's just the sign telling me things may be coming to an end for me here.  It's hard as it hasn't just been my job, it's been my lifestyle and I've run things like it were my own business.  A massive focus shift it would be.  It's hard to put across the gravity of the situation in my mind with who engulfed an am.  I'm 38 and I've been at these pools since I was like 20 years old.

[wolfking]

Tom, I hope today is a better day for you mate also.

[Glasser]

Tom, I hope today is a better day for you mate also.

Its a new day so I leave the pain behind and deal with things as they come but I took a "mental break" today so all is good my friend. 

[wolfking]

Tom, I hope today is a better day for you mate also.

Its a new day so I leave the pain behind and deal with things as they come but I took a "mental break" today so all is good my friend. 

Excellent to hear mate. 

[Cool Chris]

However, I'm so fucking comfortable and scared of taking that leap of faith and walking away and looking for something else.  I'm miserable and get no value or purpose out of what I do anymore and I'm just wasting my time.  I don't want to do that anymore, but I'm frightened as fuck to let go and have to start over.  I'm so established and I'd rather put myself through torment than face the unknown of something new.

As hard as it would be, change has to come at some point.  But the thought of doing that scares me, and I'm frightened I'll never take those steps to do what I have to do. 

I tried to carve out the parts of your post I could relate to. I slogged through minimum wage/low paying, menial jobs through most of my adult life. And for as much as I hated them, I was so scared to try and do something else. Fear was such an overriding factor of my 20s, it dictated so much of my actions and behaviors.

[wolfking]

However, I'm so fucking comfortable and scared of taking that leap of faith and walking away and looking for something else.  I'm miserable and get no value or purpose out of what I do anymore and I'm just wasting my time.  I don't want to do that anymore, but I'm frightened as fuck to let go and have to start over.  I'm so established and I'd rather put myself through torment than face the unknown of something new.

As hard as it would be, change has to come at some point.  But the thought of doing that scares me, and I'm frightened I'll never take those steps to do what I have to do. 

I tried to carve out the parts of your post I could relate to. I slogged through minimum wage/low paying, menial jobs through most of my adult life. And for as much as I hated them, I was so scared to try and do something else. Fear was such an overriding factor of my 20s, it dictated so much of my actions and behaviors.

Were you able to ever break free of that fear Chris?

I certainly know that what I'm explaining would be pretty common I would think.

[Cool Chris]

I imagine it is more common than you think. My wife loves her job; it has been the only thing she's ever wanted to do since she was a kid. And now, as the job gets harder and she gets older, and for the first time in her life questions whether she wants to do this for the next 20 years, she is faced with the reality that this is the only professional job she has ever had. And if she left this, what on earth could she possibly do, at 47 with 2 kids to support?

While fear was a predominant emotion for me, it was not the most debilitating. It was more a symptom of my anxiety and depression, which I was ultimately able to get a handle on. I wish I could explain how I was able to do so. Part of it was meeting my wife, but I was already getting myself back on track before we met. She just helped keep the ship on course.

Fortunately for us and our joint incomes, I did not feel as tied down to my job as I had when I was single, even if I was still afraid of trying something else. Eventually we had kids, and that was able to give me a level of happiness I had never had before, and a greater reason to work, as it wasn't just me I had to ensure had a roof over their head and food to eat. A few years ago I was able to do something new, which I might not have been able to when I was single. It ultimately failed and the company dissolved, but we were able to weather the storm with my wife's income keeping us afloat until I got a new job.

[Podaar]

I thought this was the thread where we wondered about farts and lumps?

[Stadler]

I imagine it is more common than you think. My wife loves her job; it has been the only thing she's ever wanted to do since she was a kid. And now, as the job gets harder and she gets older, and for the first time in her life questions whether she wants to do this for the next 20 years, she is faced with the reality that this is the only professional job she has ever had. And if she left this, what on earth could she possibly do, at 47 with 2 kids to support?

While fear was a predominant emotion for me, it was not the most debilitating. It was more a symptom of my anxiety and depression, which I was ultimately able to get a handle on. I wish I could explain how I was able to do so. Part of it was meeting my wife, but I was already getting myself back on track before we met. She just helped keep the ship on course.

Fortunately for us and our joint incomes, I did not feel as tied down to my job as I had when I was single, even if I was still afraid of trying something else. Eventually we had kids, and that was able to give me a level of happiness I had never had before, and a greater reason to work, as it wasn't just me I had to ensure had a roof over their head and food to eat. A few years ago I was able to do something new, which I might not have been able to when I was single. It ultimately failed and the company dissolved, but we were able to weather the storm with my wife's income keeping us afloat until I got a new job.

But what is anxiety after all, but a fear of losing something or someone?  Including "control"?

I don't do absolutes much, but I'm ready to go out on a limb and say the vast majority of human endeavors are driven in some form or fashion by fear.  Fear of being alone, fear of failing, fear of losing one's "good gig", fear of losing one's understanding of the world, fear of losing our goals or relationships through uncertainty or inadequacy. 

[Stadler]

I thought this was the thread where we wondered about farts and lumps?

I have a fear of farting in lumps. 

[Podaar]

I thought this was the thread where we wondered about farts and lumps?

I have a fear of farting in lumps. 

Don't be afraid...be cautious.

[wolfking]

I imagine it is more common than you think. My wife loves her job; it has been the only thing she's ever wanted to do since she was a kid. And now, as the job gets harder and she gets older, and for the first time in her life questions whether she wants to do this for the next 20 years, she is faced with the reality that this is the only professional job she has ever had. And if she left this, what on earth could she possibly do, at 47 with 2 kids to support?

While fear was a predominant emotion for me, it was not the most debilitating. It was more a symptom of my anxiety and depression, which I was ultimately able to get a handle on. I wish I could explain how I was able to do so. Part of it was meeting my wife, but I was already getting myself back on track before we met. She just helped keep the ship on course.

Fortunately for us and our joint incomes, I did not feel as tied down to my job as I had when I was single, even if I was still afraid of trying something else. Eventually we had kids, and that was able to give me a level of happiness I had never had before, and a greater reason to work, as it wasn't just me I had to ensure had a roof over their head and food to eat. A few years ago I was able to do something new, which I might not have been able to when I was single. It ultimately failed and the company dissolved, but we were able to weather the storm with my wife's income keeping us afloat until I got a new job.

Thanks for the detail Chris.  The bolded part sums me up at the moment.  Sounds like you two have a great partnership and relationship too, very supportive of each other.

I have the ability to try something new also and if it doesn't work out, it will be okay, it's not like there's a financial stress or anything attached to my issues, it's just all me.  I appreciate the response and comforting to know how common it is.

[wolfking]

I imagine it is more common than you think. My wife loves her job; it has been the only thing she's ever wanted to do since she was a kid. And now, as the job gets harder and she gets older, and for the first time in her life questions whether she wants to do this for the next 20 years, she is faced with the reality that this is the only professional job she has ever had. And if she left this, what on earth could she possibly do, at 47 with 2 kids to support?

While fear was a predominant emotion for me, it was not the most debilitating. It was more a symptom of my anxiety and depression, which I was ultimately able to get a handle on. I wish I could explain how I was able to do so. Part of it was meeting my wife, but I was already getting myself back on track before we met. She just helped keep the ship on course.

Fortunately for us and our joint incomes, I did not feel as tied down to my job as I had when I was single, even if I was still afraid of trying something else. Eventually we had kids, and that was able to give me a level of happiness I had never had before, and a greater reason to work, as it wasn't just me I had to ensure had a roof over their head and food to eat. A few years ago I was able to do something new, which I might not have been able to when I was single. It ultimately failed and the company dissolved, but we were able to weather the storm with my wife's income keeping us afloat until I got a new job.

But what is anxiety after all, but a fear of losing something or someone?  Including "control"?

I don't do absolutes much, but I'm ready to go out on a limb and say the vast majority of human endeavors are driven in some form or fashion by fear.  Fear of being alone, fear of failing, fear of losing one's "good gig", fear of losing one's understanding of the world, fear of losing our goals or relationships through uncertainty or inadequacy.

That's very true Bill.  For me, while it may be fear, it's the unknown.  The fear of uncertainty and especially change.  I'm such a creature of habit.

[Glasser]

You can buy Bear meat in vending machines in Japan now. I've been wondering how to get my Bear meat fix, problem solved. 


https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-65160098.amp

[pg1067]

I'm not sure I want to buy any sort of meat from a vending machine.

Also this:  "Japanese vending machines, which offer whale meat, snails-in-a-can or edible insects...."  Ewww....

[wolfking]

You can buy Bear meat in vending machines in Japan now. I've been wondering how to get my Bear meat fix, problem solved. 


https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-65160098.amp

Anyone know if JP made it out of Japan alive?

[TAC]

You can buy Bear meat in vending machines in Japan now. I've been wondering how to get my Bear meat fix, problem solved. 


https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-65160098.amp

Anyone know if JP made it out of Japan alive?

Maybe if Australia had bear meat in its vending machines, DT might actually tour there. 

[SoundscapeMN]

Really down about the fact Tinto's Kitchen, this great Mexican restaurant in Minneapolis, that had a new Kitchen/Kiosk inside the Lunds Grocery store in St.Paul just vanished a few days ago for no apparent explanation.

My wife and I were becoming addicted to buying their Tortilla Chips, Guacamole and Red Chili (Salsa). They worked so well making Nachos at home.

And I can't figure out why they are gone. Booted? Not making enough $?..sucks.

(◔_◔) ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

[wolfking]

You can buy Bear meat in vending machines in Japan now. I've been wondering how to get my Bear meat fix, problem solved. 


https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-65160098.amp

Anyone know if JP made it out of Japan alive?

Maybe if Australia had bear meat in its vending machines, DT might actually tour there. 

We only have drop bears, and we can't catch them.

[TAC]

How is it that you can drop an ant from 100x its height and it just lands and walks away?

[Phoenix87x]

Who knew tears could feel so warm

[Adami]

How is it that you can drop an ant from 100x its height and it just lands and walks away?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UpPx7E27Bc8

Hope that clears it up.

[TAC]

How is it that you can drop an ant from 100x its height and it just lands and walks away?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UpPx7E27Bc8

Hope that clears it up.

I’m at work so I’ll watch it later. I did watch a video trying to explain it to me and I still didn’t get it.

[Adami]

My video will clear everything up.

Like everything. In the world.

[TAC]

Now that was disappointing.

[Lonk]

Now that was disappointing.

Why? It explained everything!

To your main question, in short it's because their mass is so small, that when they fall they do not build enough energy/force to dissipate anywhere. Humans, or other heavier animals, build a lot more energy when falling.

[TAC]

Now that was disappointing.

Why? It explained everything!

To your main question, in short it's because their mass is so small, that when they fall they do not build enough energy/force to dissipate anywhere. Humans, or other heavier animals, build a lot more energy when falling.

I understand what you're saying, but it's still mind boggling.

[Harmony]

Maybe the people ingesting Borax should be left alone to their own devices.

[Glasser]

Maybe the people ingesting Borax should be left alone to their own devices.

Truth. Sadly.

[wolfking]

I just had a couple of pop tarts for the first time.  They're not really a staple over here but got a couple of boxes half price at the supermarket as I've always been intrigued, plus I'm trying to get some extra easy carbs.

What the fuck are these marketed as over there, am I right in thinking they are a breakfast food?  Are these eaten by children?  I quite liked them as I have a sweet tooth but they are the most sugar laden pieces of non nutritious crap I think I've ever eaten, and I've eaten some junk.

What is the fucking point of these?  I'm confused where in the average diet these could possibly fall into, holy hell!

[TAC]

Pop Tarts are amazing!!!

I can't believe you've never had them before? What flavor did you have?

I love the frosted strawberry toasted with tons of butter on the unfrosted side.
I really can't eat them, and don't really remember the last time I had one.

[WilliamMunny]

I just had a couple of pop tarts for the first time.  They're not really a staple over here but got a couple of boxes half price at the supermarket as I've always been intrigued, plus I'm trying to get some extra easy carbs.

What the fuck are these marketed as over there, am I right in thinking they are a breakfast food?  Are these eaten by children?  I quite liked them as I have a sweet tooth but they are the most sugar laden pieces of non nutritious crap I think I've ever eaten, and I've eaten some junk.

What is the fucking point of these?  I'm confused where in the average diet these could possibly fall into, holy hell!

Yeah, man. That's, like, the average American breakfast in a nutshell.

I grew up pretty poor, and many a morning for many years, a single pop-tart was my breakfast. Absolutely not a nutritious breakfast, but I get it–my parents were trying to make their dollar stretch as far as it could.

Worst part of pop-tarts for breakfast? The 9 a.m. sugar crash that was sure to follow!

[Stadler]

Pop Tarts are amazing!!!

I can't believe you've never had them before? What flavor did you have?

I love the frosted strawberry toasted with tons of butter on the unfrosted side.
I really can't eat them, and don't really remember the last time I had one.

Never did the butter thing, but loved pop tarts.  Frosted Strawberry and the chocolate with the vanilla flavored filling were the two winners.

[King Postwhore]

I loved the cinnamon/brown sugar one.  I haven't had one in over a decade.

[Adami]

I just had a couple of pop tarts for the first time.  They're not really a staple over here but got a couple of boxes half price at the supermarket as I've always been intrigued, plus I'm trying to get some extra easy carbs.

What the fuck are these marketed as over there, am I right in thinking they are a breakfast food?  Are these eaten by children?  I quite liked them as I have a sweet tooth but they are the most sugar laden pieces of non nutritious crap I think I've ever eaten, and I've eaten some junk.

What is the fucking point of these?  I'm confused where in the average diet these could possibly fall into, holy hell!

Pop-Tarts are generally marketed to children for breakfast, but plenty of adults eat them.

As for your last question/sentence, you just described 90% of American based food.