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Lou Laurinen

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  • I know I should try to be less negative about myself, but I really don’t feel like I’m doing a good job of being anything besides annoying.
    Callistemon
    Callistemon
    But then, I'm sure that the conspiracy theorists / alternative facts people on this ND-specific forum aren't going to think I'm Ms Wonderful either (and that's fair enough, and vice versa).

    And likewise, I met people I'm still in touch with years later, on not specifically ND forums, and think it's going to be similar here...
    Callistemon
    Callistemon
    I do think this is the most thematically interesting and diverse forum I've been on, and has a ton of people who give it a good atmosphere, and nobody I've come across I would describe as a troll (not all conspiracy theorists etc are trolls, and not all trolls are conspiracy theorists...)
    Tom
    Tom
    Callistemon, I found that standing out for being different was a cause for friction with some people on NT forums. On autistic forums difference is more accepted. People may disagree but disparage you much less just for being different.
    The difference between a weasel and a stoat is that a weasel is weasily recognized, but a stoat is stoatally different. :p
    Callistemon
    Callistemon
    I don't think this is particularly painful, for sure. And the reason it happens boils down to Australia being a harsh environment, and that it's better for the species as a whole for the females to be well-nourished in pregnancy and lactation, than for the males to compete with them for limited food and survive to the next breeding season.
    Callistemon
    Callistemon
    The young born that year will provide all the breeding males required for the next breeding season. Little animals like that rarely live beyond 2-3 years anyway, in the wild. The really important thing to me is that the species doesn't go extinct.
    Callistemon
    Callistemon
    Did you know that because of the harsh environment, the male emu brings up the chicks after the female has laid the massive eggs? That way she can recuperate from that process and go take care of herself, while he shares the load by bringing up the babies. :)
    I just got a deal on a dog training facility, and a business partner. But I am down $1K after having to replace my laptop. I hate adulting
    Raggamuffin
    Raggamuffin
    1k? Aaaaa
    Lou Laurinen
    Lou Laurinen
    Yes!! It was like the one you showed me but had more storage. 1k was with all the protection coverage (which I apparently need, after drowning my laptop in teriyaki sauce) and antivirus. Ouch
    Someone literally said to me “Don’t be surprised if your dogs turn on you and kill you. Stats don’t lie.” I’m tired of real life trolls. Ew
    Both of my laptops seem to have kicked the bucket. Now I have to get a new one tomorrow and transfer all my files. Lots of $. Not happy.
    Callistemon
    Callistemon
    Sounds like maybe some loose connection in the innards somewhere or maybe overheating somewhere? ...with laptops that kind of thing is so impossible compared to desktop computers. Can't exactly open them and look easily...
    Callistemon
    Callistemon
    "Kicking the bucket" is such a funny saying. In German the equivalent is "Biting into the grass" - go figure. ;)
    Lou Laurinen
    Lou Laurinen
    I’m tech illiterate for the most part lol. I will take both computers in to the shop in a couple of hours. I think the one that had the teriyaki mishap is probably past its time. Lol
    People, in general, have really been irritating me lately. Why is being kind so uncool nowadays?? I wish I could put irl people on "ignore."
    Aneka
    Aneka
    I got laughed at for wishing some people a nice weekend :D
    Lou Laurinen
    Lou Laurinen
    Why would they laugh at you for that? That’s not very nice of them :(
    Aneka
    Aneka
    I don't know it probably has become uncool all of sudden :D
    Maybe I should wish a horrible weekend next time :D
    Neighbor with crap for brains confronted me about Enzo being skinny. Pointers are bred to be fast. They're narrow! You can't see his ribs.
    Lou Laurinen
    Lou Laurinen
    Different breeds have different metabolic rates too, and different energy levels. Of course he is going to burn calories faster than my Newfoundland.
    Callistemon
    Callistemon
    Another example of the Dunning-Kruger Effect, Luca! :) If you don't know what that is you will be really amused looking it up.
    A
    aspieoutlaw89
    that's how neurotypicals are,even those amongst our family or friends who don't listen to what we try telling them,along with us getting snapped at over every little thing,as well as simple one,while also getting yelled at for it & being expeced to do or say nothing about it.
    Completely messed up on a down-stay and then did a down instead of a sit. Oh well. Heelwork was good. Score could have been a lot worse!!!
    Aspychata
    Aspychata
    Interesting. Keeping my fingers crossed for your puppies scores!!
    Darkkin
    Darkkin
    One of the things I love best about dogs, they try. They goof up, but they really do try and it is impossible not to love them for it. I tell Zwi to go to his spot, (crate) which he knows and he plops down on his bed instead. Hey, he went, he waited. He did the command, just not quite as intended.
    Losing patience.
    Hazel_1914
    Hazel_1914
    Hang in there! It's crazy but stay well.
    Aspychata
    Aspychata
    Me too. I triggered horribly last nite due to ongoing issues. Hope you have support right now. PM if you need to vent.
    Callistemon
    Callistemon
    Solitaire? ...or Mahjong maybe? ;)

    Here's some ranting vouchers for everyone if they need to rant. You can PM me. I have two ears, both literally and metaphorically. :)

    Also we could have a special ranting thread. Although it probably exists already?
    I just want to cry but I can't. Sorry for being so negative :(
    Callistemon
    Callistemon
    Crying can be a real stress release, and that feeling of being on the borderline of crying but not quite, I actually find worse! :)
    Lou Laurinen
    Lou Laurinen
    @Callistemon Yes!! When I really want to cry, I watch videos I made of when I picked up each of my dogs at the airport when they were puppies, with emotional music. Gets me every time! :')
    Callistemon
    Callistemon
    It's very annoying to feel just on the verge of tears, isn't it? Great to have something to let it out! :) That puppy video sounds just the ticket!
    I feel like I'm headed for a mental breakdown. And I'm really dizzy and nauseous again. "I'm sick and tired of feeling sick and tired."
    Forest Cat
    Forest Cat
    That's terrible, good luck with everything. Sounds like you need to relax for a while and take care of yourself.
    Hazel_1914
    Hazel_1914
    Sleep when you can!
    Callistemon
    Callistemon
    Are you getting follow-on medicals from your blood tests? You'll feel much better with stabilised blood sugar and decent iron levels. Hugs your way.
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