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The Internet. How else could we ever meet? :p
What's your criterion of choosing the place of your holidays?
Will any one else I know be there. If so, then find somewhere else.
Apart from the Internet, what is the most important invention ever?
Writing. The wheel as a close second. Fire doesn't count since its a natural phenomenon and not an invention.
Do you remember where you were on your 10th birthday?
Don't have memories of my birthdays as a kid cos in aromanian families these weren't celebrated ( never knew my parents birthdays until I went to university and had to fill in a form for the military service - I lied cos I had no clue :p). My birthday is in April so I probably went to school and offered some chocolates to the teacher and classmates.
What have you done on your last birthday?
I have no idea at all what I did on my last birthday. My birthday falls between Christmas and New Years, so most of the time we are kind of out of "going out to celebrate" mode and it's just another day. Not that it bothers me at all, to me it's just another day after you turn 21 or so.
What would be a perfect birthday for you?
I'd like a quiet one. When I started to work I had to throw parties at work with food cooked at home and a large assortment of drinks that were carried one by one, in time, cos drinking is forbidden at work ( although everybody drinks :p).
It was a nightmare... Instead of being happy it was stressful. Then my extended family ( that never invited me at their celebrations) and close friends would come at my home and then again it was stressful.
I'd like to have a day off from work and go shopping something nice and expensive for me and then having a drink in a pub with my friends and getting some nice presents that I've never got before.
Do you like winter holidays?
I have never really been on a winter holiday. However i love snow, so I guess I would.,
Have you ever punched someone?
Yes. I was horrible with a very dear person.
Can you imitate a celebrity?
You mean be drunk and disorderly? Sure, couldn't we all?
What is the thing you most look forward to next weekend?
next week end there will be only four more weeks till Christmas break starts.
has this year flown by, or am I just getting older?
Well we can confirm that we are all getting older. :laugh: But many years do seem to fly by. This year not so much for me, but some years are nothing but a blur really.Quote:
Originally Posted by anfield5
Do you sometimes have difficulty finding that proper balance (for you) of work and pleasure activities?
Yeah, work keeps getting in the way of my pleasure activities :p: .
Do you put up any lights or decorations around the house for the Christmas holidays?
We don't do outside lights or decorations but do put candles in the windows and decorations inside.
What would you like to get this Christmas?
A thoughtful friend. Real or virtual ? I don't care......Never had one.
What are you doing when you feel that everything goes wrong?
Like this week at work? - If I know I am in the right I trust that things will work out ok. If Iam not in the right I usually try to take responsibility. If it is a force of nature type thing There is not much I can do, so why stress on it. If it is personal i.e. breakdown of relationship, I tend to sulk for a while.
Last F1 GP of the season, will you watch and are you on team NICO or team hamilton?
I would say most of here could be classified as caring virtual friendsQuote:
Originally Posted by gadjo_dilo
Team NICO and I won't watch.Quote:
Originally Posted by anfield5
Have you ever cried watching a movie?
This forum has become a dead place. None of you were here when my head was smashing and I needed to talk.Quote:
Originally Posted by anfield5
I am a 6'5'' guy so the official answer is of course not - but in reality yes I have been known to shed the odd tear from time to time.
What sort of movie scenarios make you cry?
I am truly sorry to hear that. But we are here now, and we cant undo the past, just support the present and create the future.Quote:
Originally Posted by gadjo_dilo
Have you seen Michael Haneke's movie Amour? It was so emotional that I cried rivers of tears and left the cinema with red eyes. Who would have known that I'll face the same problems like the hero? I wiish I could have his patience and the strength to end this nightmare the way he did....
When was the last time you've been brokenhearted?
About 6 months ago. Someone I cared deeply about (probably still do) basically turned on me and stopped speaking to me for no apparent reason. Took a while to get over it, but now I see it as her loss rather than mine.
Four more weeks of work until Christmas!!! we get a mandatory 3 week summer holiday, are you planning to take extra time off?
All of my days now are time off. :p It's nice to be retired.
What is the one thing (within reason) which you'd like to receive for Christmas? (We need time to go shopping. :))
But I've already answered......A reliable friend is a reasonable thing...
OK, if you want something material I'd say an expensive perfume ( from Chanel, Calvin Klein or Gucci), a nice watch and a new bag. As nobody would offer me such things ( naughty girl? ) I'd probably buy them myself. :s
What things will you buy as presents for your missus ( yours, not Billy's), or gf or sweetheart?
before problem outlined a few answers ago I had ordered her a guitar. But that has since been cancelled.
What one thing could someone do right now to make you really happy?
The only thing that can make me happy is a holiday, obviously nobody can "do" it.
But it will be OK even if you continue posting.
How long do you want to live?
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Originally Posted by gadjo_dilo
That is a REALLY deep question.
At the end of the day I want to live long enough to be secure in the fact that my teenage daughter is on the right track, has a promising future, and has learned the important life lessons that teach her to be a good person throughout her life. That is all happening very quickly, but that is my primary concern.
After that? Well I'd [i]like[/] to live long enough to see her live part of her "adult" life, to see if she gets married, has kids, etc. And I'd hope that she found a career that was rewarding to her daily and gave her more than sufficient income to be financially secure.
In a perfect wish list I'd live to be at least late 70's-early 80's. Though I do enjoy being productive and working, I think I'll really enjoy true retirement and the time it gives me to do what I want and cross some things off my bucket list. And if I stayed of sound mind and body, living to be 100 wouldn't bother me in the slightest. It would be amazing to see the changes that continue in the world, even though some are troubling at times.
Same question to the next person.....
Ha, ha.....Guess who's answering........
I'm very serious when I say that last night I went to sleep repeating I wanna die, I wanna die.....
Don't want to continue with arguments ( it's Friday, goddamnit....) but I simply can't find a meaning to my existence and the continuous failure in everything I try or feel deepen the pain.
Don't worry, I'm also the pussillanimous type who wouldn't ever take her life.
But I confess that I'm really scared I might have my mum's fate and become a burden ( burden to whom? :confused:). So anyway I want to die without agonizing.
Let's continue. Same q to the next.
gadjo , have you tried contacting the Romanian Red Cross - they may be able to offer you some support or help. They seem to have some age-related programmes.
How long do I want to live? difficult question. In short, I would like to live as long as possible. But with the proviso that if my quality of life deteriorates rapidly let tit be for a shoert time.
Do you consider life sacrosanct? Or would you agree with euthanasia in some cases?
In this country the health system is a mess, the social assistance almost inexistent. We can't afford to be ill.Quote:
Originally Posted by D-Type
All I could do was to access a 3 months programme, that's all the support through a private association that get money from the state for this. A woman came once/day and took care of her wounds - about half an hour. It was supposed to be for free but I bribed those women to assure they'll help me after that. And they still come . 1/2 hour/day when they find time to come. The rest of the time it's me or my brother who have to fight with a woman who can't leave the bed and have moments when her mind is completely gone.
I can't afford to pay a woman to stay permanently with her, not to mention that her treatment is about 1/4 of my wage. Asylums are but a few, a private one is too expensive.
Sometimes I feel I'm at the end of patience, sometimes I wonder how much strength I have, sometimes I behave like a real bitch- like I'm doing right now
You are far from being a bitch. You are simply a person in a very trying situation doing the best you can to do the right thing. And that can sometimes be very taxing and take a heavy toll. The fact that you continue to endure this heavy toll reflects very kindly on you as a person, and despite all the material things we can sometimes be distracted with, being a good human being is something that eludes many....... but obviously not you.Quote:
Originally Posted by gadjo_dilo
I'm sorry that you are going through such a trying time, but I'm glad that you find this forum and the people on it a comfortable enough place to vent your frustrations. Sometimes seeing inside a persons life like you have allowed us to do reminds us all that some priorities in life aren't easy, but should remain priorities. Having been through a similar situation in the not too distant past with my father, I can sympathize with what you are doing through. And I can also respect that you are doing what you feel is right, despite the personal price you are paying.
And understanding that having others to help you through it helps, consider this an open offer to PM me any time you need to vent. Being I'm not on the forum all that often, I'll give you an email address if you want as well. I don't want to see another human in need feel like they are alone in their struggle, and if I can help you through this time I will do so gladly.
I think young people should go to China to learn about other cultures. ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by D-Type
I firmly support people's right to "check out" if that is what they really want. There can be many reasons for it, but it's a personal choice. There should be some limits so you can't just do it on a whim though. For people with terminal illnesses, in my opinion it would be a crime not to allow them death with dignity. It's illegal in the state where I live, but my wife and I have made arrangements so that, should either of us we ever get to that point, the other will be able to take care of things.
Following the line of thought, what is your opinion on the subject?
We just found out a couple days ago that my daughter was accepted in the exchange going to China to learn about other cultures. Dead serious! :)Quote:
Originally Posted by Starter
And with the topic at hand, I agree with you. If a person is of sound mind they should be allowed to make the decision to end their life. I might also add that there should be some types of provisions to ensure end of life decisions are followed. In the not too distant past my father died, and I believe his end of life wishes were likely denied by his wife, as she never produced the living will to clarify HIS wishes, even though it was known to exist.
Same question to the next person.
I was trying all the day to avoid an answer to this. We already had that topic about euthanasia.....I don't know. Before having this painful experience I was against it. Questioned the 'personal choice" and "death with dignity'' concepts. Then, when confronted to my personal case I thought it's correct.
I simply don't know now...Never thought she'll resist so much. What if I have opted for her death back in March?
There are moments - like last night - when I can't endure the nightmare and want her to die. Then I try to feed her and she refuses food and I'm desperate(omg, she'll die.....)
Let's change the topic( not before claiming I don't want any help, it's the last thing on my mind to have people of the forum implied in my troubles. Airshifter I beg you once more to delete that):
Where have you spent your best holiday and why was it the best?
At my house on over Christmas with, believe it or not, both sets of in-laws visiting from out of town. The water heater igniter gave up the ghost late on Xmas Eve, way too late to get a plumber to fix it. Spent that night and the next day with no hot water. We ate Christmas dinner on paper plates with plastic utensils (only used our BEST paper and plastic of course :eek:). We all had a very good laugh about it and, somehow, that holiday seemed more special than others.
Which holiday out of the year do you most enjoy and why?
The summer holiday. In fact my only holiday cos I hate the cold season and avoid leaving town. I like to go at the seaside, watch the sea, smell the salty air, building sand castles and swimming a lot. The years when I couldn't see the sea are lost years of my life (2014 is one of them).
Are you afraid of earthquakes?
I guess you have to be afraid of the consequences of earthquakes. I mean they can be disastrous and deadly. However the actual earthquake I find fascinating and would actually like to experience one in the right environment. Doubt I will.
Why do you think Gadjo missed the earthquake around her way today?
Maybe because a total idiot broke her heart, she's devastated and doesn't notice anything around.
Who do you want to win tomorrow race?
Your daughter is incredibly lucky. First Machu Picchu, then China.....And she has such great parents who are preoccupied by her education....Quote:
Originally Posted by airshifter
But why didn't you just heat some water on the stove?Quote:
Originally Posted by starter