• Welcome to Autism Forums, a friendly forum to discuss Aspergers Syndrome, Autism, High Functioning Autism and related conditions.

    Your voice is missing! You will need to register to get access to the following site features:
    • Reply to discussions and create your own threads.
    • Our modern chat room. No add-ons or extensions required, just login and start chatting!
    • Private Member only forums for more serious discussions that you may wish to not have guests or search engines access to.
    • Your very own blog. Write about anything you like on your own individual blog.

    We hope to see you as a part of our community soon! Please also check us out @ https://www.twitter.com/aspiescentral

Gerontius

Gerontius

V.I.P Member
Well-Known Member 26 From somewhere uncertain at the moment!
Joined
Last seen
Messages
2,368
Media
1
Blogs
1
Reactions
8,767
Points
223

Profile posts Latest activity Postings Blogs Media Albums About

  • Gerontius
    Working like mad to wrap up finals & listening to old marches & band records on the Edison cylinder phonograph -- chaotic productivity lol
    L
    Luca
    That does sound chaotic lol, but if it helps you focus, that’s a good thing :)
    Gerontius
    Gerontius
    It was very chaotic but I was writing fast. I then ran out of cylinders & fired up the big Edison Diamond Disc phonograph on the other side of the room--which was full of jazz records from the '20s. Kept on going.
    Gerontius
    After months' worrying--I found out I can get a buttonholer for my sewing machine for less than $20. Looks like I finally get good shirts.
    L
    Luca
    Do you sew your own clothes?? That’s amazing!
    I can’t sew without stabbing myself lol. :p
    Gerontius
    Gerontius
    I'm working on teaching myself to do a better job. I like old styles you can't get any more, have little money, hate fast-fashion and sweatshop labor, and can fix machinery. Hence the antique sewing machine.

    It isn't too hard to sew really. It's fun.
    Butterfly88
    Butterfly88
    Cool!
    Gerontius
    Within the last week I've ended up with a girlfriend and an offer of a $20/hour job. This will take time to process.
    View previous comments…
    L
    Luca
    I’m sorry :( What do you think is not right with the situation?
    Gerontius
    Gerontius
    Mostly my mindset @crewlucca_ -- Nothing to do with job or girl but everything to do with my complete, debilitating fear of asking for help.
    L
    Luca
    :( I know asking for help is hard. I’m here if you need support
    Gerontius
    Trying something different today & going to mass at a different parish. It'll be nice to maybe make friends
    Gerontius
    Gerontius
    Update. It was nice. Didn't make any new friends but it was in a great town that's definitely bicycling distance and I am going to heaad down there & try socializing more as soon as college & bicycle repairs permit.
    Gerontius
    I moved! Going back soon to rescue the old pump organ and the victrola but other than that GOODBYE FOREVER cityscape from Hades.
    Gerontius
    I must stay productive today. It's getting harder. My attention span is down to about 3 to 5 seconds.
    watersprite
    watersprite
    Know how you feel. Hope you are able to move through it okay.
    Gerontius
    I'm MOVING and I'm excited--
    unperson
    unperson
    Exciting news G.
    Gerontius
    Gerontius
    It's the news that might save my attempt at college. Moving underneath an old house--ASAP. Just gotta finish midterms & pack my trunks
    unperson
    unperson
    underneath as in basement? sounds nice and quiet.
    Gerontius
    Life is making me tired. I'm about this close to being done with the nonsense--Is there a fast-forward button?
    View previous comments…
    L
    Luca
    Sorry you're feeling this way right now... I really struggle to put my thoughts into words too. I feel like I'm always spamming the forum with useless rambles :( But I find your posts really informative and helpful! And you have a great sense of humor!!
    L
    Luca
    Also, feel free to message me if you need someone to talk to, I can be useful sometimes (I think) lol... and I just like to help!!
    smilie
    smilie
    aww im sorry gerontius i know how you feel that happens to me sometimes too its ok take all the time that you need ok
    Gerontius
    I hate the inevitability of noise--after some homework probably taking a bit of a midnight drive to escape.
    View previous comments…
    Yeshuasdaughter
    Yeshuasdaughter
    OMGOMGOMG!! I spend several years lighting the house with only oil lamps, even though we lived in an apartment. No internet, no tv. Knitting and sewing for fun, playing piano and reading. I miss it.
    oregano
    oregano
    I have a real Victorian oil lamp in the shed, I bought it at an estate sale in Sutter Creek, Cal., up in the Gold Country. The house was originally a kit house, and it was very old, and had a lot of cool old stuff. I really should use it after I move.
    oregano
    oregano
    Nobody can replace their cars due to the crazy shortages. I refuse to drive when the roads are crowded for that reason. A computer chip factory in Japan blew up apparently and now they're saying several YEARS until chips are available again. Yikes!
    Gerontius
    The noise from neighbors will probably drive me nuts. It's the inescapability of it, more than anything else.
    SimonSays
    SimonSays
    Ear plugs are your friend.
    Gerontius
    Gerontius
    I've tried that and it doesn't work. Vibrations that go through the floor aren't really stopped by ear plugs. Upward mobility, a higher-paying job, and a realtor who deals in abandoned farmsteads in the wilderness are my real chance.
  • Loading…
  • Loading…
  • Loading…
  • Loading…
  • Loading…
  • Loading…
Top Bottom