I think I started using the word "critter" regularly in senior year of college, back in 2012. A psychology professor was talking about evolution and mentioning that a certain behavior was common in the "higher level critters," by which he meant intelligent animals. I thought "critter" sounded cute alongside all the sciency words, so I started using the word in everyday conversation and in my writing.
My work is becoming somewhat more normal after 3 months of the Twilight Zone. I was starting to think that I was being thrown to the wolves because I was one of the few people in my department that wasn't terrified to go to work. Me and a select few others were the only ones working in the labs for a very long time. It sucked. Every aspect of my job was taking at least twice as long to finish as normal. Not only that, those of us showing up were still required to do all the optics bullshit that the people who were too scared to leave home were required to do. It was demoralizing and stressful to me and everyone else in my situation . I know I should be grateful that I was still pulling in a full paycheck (mostly due to the chemical industry being labeled as 'essential'), but it just seemed like I was (or more specifically 'we' were) being taken advantage of. The last week or so was at least tolerable, which is why this is in the 'happiness' thread!
Nothing particularly new is happening in my life right now.
But I have a good life. I live in an accepting household with a girl who loves me for who I am. I have friends who care about me and I like myself. That's what really matters and it makes me happy.
so lately i've been training hard for track and field, and for whatever reason there has been so much rain this summer, which is just unheard of which has been making it difficult to go out to a dry track and fit weight lifting days in
anyways, for an entire year, i've been working on beating my shot put record, in last year's competition i was able to get 11.44 meters ( i can't do the spin yet, so i just power lob haha ) and for the life of me that distance was just out of reach, and especially this month, i could feel the power, but it just wouldn't go, i was getting 11.31, 11.34, 11.35 and it just felt like it was never going to get over
but then on monday, with all my power and fury and heart of the cards, ultra instinct, timmy's in the well, save the whales, and everything in between, i let 'er loose and woosh
i hit 11.67 meters just out of no where
it felt so great to FINALLY beat that 11.44 meter record and for this competition coming up in august my goal is to get over 12 meters
so i will be continuing to pump iron hard and practice lots with shot and discus ( i want to get over 40 meters with discus this year in the competition and so far my best is 39.12 )
but it just felt so great to finally get over 11.44 oi
My daughter is 2, despite trying to avoid exposure to phones, screens and all that we had some fun taking selfies the other day. I say "pull a funny face," she starts yanking on MY nose!
My daughter is 2, despite trying to avoid exposure to phones, screens and all that we had some fun taking selfies the other day. I say "pull a funny face," she starts yanking on MY nose!
We can't get a better confirmation that you have a funny face .
I was diagnosed with late-stage hyperthyroidism so I was dipping in and out of thyroid storm on a daily basis with my heart beating like a hummingbird and my body devouring my own muscles. Almost died. Didn't. Had to learn to walk again because the disease ate my knees (vastus lateralis, gracilis). I genuinely thought I was going to die. Made my peace and everything. I was using NWN as a mindfulness tool so I didn't freak (out which is exactly what my heart didn't need) as well as to reprogram my brain as the Synthroid destroyed my short and longterm memory.
But I exist, I'm back, I'm working on my PW again and it feels good.
I was diagnosed with late-stage hyperthyroidism so I was dipping in and out of thyroid storm on a daily basis with my heart beating like a hummingbird and my body devouring my own muscles. Almost died. Didn't. Had to learn to walk again because the disease ate my knees (vastus lateralis, gracilis). I genuinely thought I was going to die. Made my peace and everything. I was using NWN as a mindfulness tool so I didn't freak (out which is exactly what my heart didn't need) as well as to reprogram my brain as the Synthroid destroyed my short and longterm memory.
But I exist, I'm back, I'm working on my PW again and it feels good.
I have missed all of you.
Congratulations with your recovery, good to have you back!
Wait, is that a dog, a cat? Im going to guess dog, but with those ears back like that it could well be a very young pug-faced feline. Dont hate on me... ?
@mlnevese cute Mine is of Lhasa Apso breed, from which Shi-Tzu actually descends. But both breeds are very similar. We named him Loki... yes, he is a little rascal
@mlnevese cute Mine is of Lhasa Apso breed, from which Shi-Tzu actually descends. But both breeds are very similar. We named him Loki... yes, he is a little rascal
I had a Lhasa that died a few years ago. He was the master of the other dogs in the house... Even when his hypothyroidism made him too fat to run the other dogs would stop pestering him or each other if he as much as barked in their direction... His name was Shadow.
I was diagnosed with late-stage hyperthyroidism so I was dipping in and out of thyroid storm on a daily basis with my heart beating like a hummingbird and my body devouring my own muscles. Almost died. Didn't. Had to learn to walk again because the disease ate my knees (vastus lateralis, gracilis). I genuinely thought I was going to die. Made my peace and everything. I was using NWN as a mindfulness tool so I didn't freak (out which is exactly what my heart didn't need) as well as to reprogram my brain as the Synthroid destroyed my short and longterm memory.
But I exist, I'm back, I'm working on my PW again and it feels good.
I have missed all of you.
My wife is on synthroid for a few years now. I've seen some of what you experienced, and massive kudos for coming through the fight of your life.
A small happiness in a time of stress and trouble: I had 12h ambulance duty today (in Germany, unlike some other countries, doctors are involved in pre-hospital emergency medicine), expecting a stressful day in unbearably hot weather. It turned out to be a quiet shift with few emergencies, and during a break I found out that one of the EMTs plays tabletop D&D and the cRPGs that we all like.
That was a pleasant surprise which led to interesting conversation and more fun than I expected from a day at work. Small blessings that make life bearable!
I don't have Covid-19. "Only" garden variety pneumonia. While that's still a bit worrying and unusual, considering that I'm 38 and physically really fit, at least it means that my family can go wherever they want, kids can come over to play again, and I could go for a walk if I felt up to it .
3 years ago my wife lost her engagement/wedding ring. She thought putting it on the floor while cleaning the shelf was a good idea. Right when I was vacuuming. We spent weeks looking for it and had deduced that it was picked up by the vacuum and was long gone in some trash dump.
Fast forward 3 years and our son found it 2 days ago! No idea where he picked it up. Picture coming later.
@Son_of_Imoen: We cuddle every day! We are super affectionate and sappy. I hug and kiss her dozens of times every day, we shower each other with compliments, and we set aside time in the day sometimes just to lie down together and be close to each other.
Almost every time we walk past each other in the house, we have to stop to hug and kiss. It's a thing.
Right now she's playing video games, but I'm going to interrupt her so I can smooch her all over her cute little face.
So today I had my track and field competition and i wanted to break my discus and shot records but instead i broke my javelin record and i also wasn't even going to try hard in that event today haha, here is me in all my 32.45 meter glory haha
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*note* "Critter" is an awesome word that is not used often enough.
But I have a good life. I live in an accepting household with a girl who loves me for who I am. I have friends who care about me and I like myself. That's what really matters and it makes me happy.
anyways, for an entire year, i've been working on beating my shot put record, in last year's competition i was able to get 11.44 meters ( i can't do the spin yet, so i just power lob haha ) and for the life of me that distance was just out of reach, and especially this month, i could feel the power, but it just wouldn't go, i was getting 11.31, 11.34, 11.35 and it just felt like it was never going to get over
but then on monday, with all my power and fury and heart of the cards, ultra instinct, timmy's in the well, save the whales, and everything in between, i let 'er loose and woosh
i hit 11.67 meters just out of no where
it felt so great to FINALLY beat that 11.44 meter record and for this competition coming up in august my goal is to get over 12 meters
so i will be continuing to pump iron hard and practice lots with shot and discus ( i want to get over 40 meters with discus this year in the competition and so far my best is 39.12 )
but it just felt so great to finally get over 11.44 oi
We can't get a better confirmation that you have a funny face
I was diagnosed with late-stage hyperthyroidism so I was dipping in and out of thyroid storm on a daily basis with my heart beating like a hummingbird and my body devouring my own muscles. Almost died. Didn't. Had to learn to walk again because the disease ate my knees (vastus lateralis, gracilis). I genuinely thought I was going to die. Made my peace and everything. I was using NWN as a mindfulness tool so I didn't freak (out which is exactly what my heart didn't need) as well as to reprogram my brain as the Synthroid destroyed my short and longterm memory.
But I exist, I'm back, I'm working on my PW again and it feels good.
I have missed all of you.
Congratulations with your recovery, good to have you back!
It was lovely to be able to pick up my work where I left off. I've always found NWN is beautiful for mindfulness and its community is like no other.
You guys are wonderful!
I'm happy to see you too! Its been too long!
So what have I missed?
Tell me everything!
Wait, is that a dog, a cat? Im going to guess dog, but with those ears back like that it could well be a very young pug-faced feline. Dont hate on me... ?
Bless you.
Thank you
I had a Lhasa that died a few years ago. He was the master of the other dogs in the house... Even when his hypothyroidism made him too fat to run the other dogs would stop pestering him or each other if he as much as barked in their direction... His name was Shadow.
My wife is on synthroid for a few years now. I've seen some of what you experienced, and massive kudos for coming through the fight of your life.
That was a pleasant surprise which led to interesting conversation and more fun than I expected from a day at work. Small blessings that make life bearable!
Fast forward 3 years and our son found it 2 days ago! No idea where he picked it up. Picture coming later.
*edit*
Here it is!
She's 10 inches taller than me and makes me feel super tiny. She calls me her "smol little bean" and I love it.
Why aren't you cuddling just right now and are busy posting instead?
Almost every time we walk past each other in the house, we have to stop to hug and kiss. It's a thing.
Right now she's playing video games, but I'm going to interrupt her so I can smooch her all over her cute little face.