Little things that cheer you up.

[DF118]

A nice hot cup of coffee.

[Leviathant]

I'm fucking pleased to see ETS filling back up.

[perch]

What Lev-o said. I wasn't expecting the board to be up until next week or so. Pleasant surprise was pleasant. Also, love the shitload of options now one has in their "Settings" option.

[REPLICA]

I had an early Thanksgiving dinner with a 4 of my close family members. It was really nice. Tomorrow is the big dinner with a 5k foot race at 0900.

[heroicraptor]

Fried cheese... with club sauce (http://t.co/nUqWvoni)

[allegro]

Oh wow this is interesting, very cheery indeed, good work, Matt.

[playwithfire]

I super happy ets is back. I know I'm not the only one who felt a bit of a void in their lives with its absence.

[Andrew]

Welcome back, ETS.

[darktemplar007]

Seeing that egg cracked open and then the link to the forum pop up on my Facebook. My weird forum shaped void has been refilled. I missed this place.

[halloween]

YAY!!!!!!


that's all.

[perch]

I thank halloween for bringing this up.
DOES ANYONE ELSE REMEMBER SANDRER?

[theruiner]

A lot of crazy shit going on right now. Currently in an argument with one friend (on Thanksgiving, of all days), my best friendship is pretty much completely over, things just generally are pretty crappy at the moment. But that makes me SO much more grateful (as if I wasn't already) to have this place to go to, with nice people and buddies I've made over the years. Even when my offline friends are being assholes, I know I always have a welcoming place to come to here. And I don't care if it's schmaltzy, that's the way I feel, damn it!

[DF118]

I am eating a tangerine.

No, you can't have none.

It's mine.

[bgalbraith]

getting home after 10+ hours on the road

working on web dev hobby projects

[Christo]

A thread I used to fucking HATE hasn't been resurrected here...yet.

[halloween]

...hot chicks?

[icklekitty]

A thread I used to fucking HATE hasn't been resurrected here...yet.
Challenge accepted

I actually have stuff to put in that thread, but I can't think of a way of writing it down without sounding like a nub.

[Amaro]

A strong flusher.

[icklekitty]

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/375861_10100349417932439_197808070_57296833_104322 4993_n.jpg

Terribly formed sentence, but I'll take it!

[Dra508]

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/375861_10100349417932439_197808070_57296833_104322 4993_n.jpg

Terribly formed sentence, but I'll take it!
Stood next to her at the Public Enemy set at Coachella. This cheered my brother a great deal.

[Dra508]

I thank halloween for bringing this up.
DOES ANYONE ELSE REMEMBER SANDRER?Depressed Swedish student?

[theruiner]

DOES ANYONE ELSE REMEMBER SANDRER?I can't quite picture her.

[halloween]

Somewhere around there, heh. I just remember her pictures.

[sublimaze]

Sooooooo wonderful to have ETS back. Also nice to be back home from visiting family in Cleveland for Thanksgiving. Trip was meh, but we were able to upgrade to First Class for the flight there. Awesome!

[orestes]

Wasn't she from Latvia or Estonia?

All's I remember is her never getting any sleep and crushing on christo.

[ltrandazzo]

The "Ignore User" function.

[REPLICA]

I was offline for two days, finally made it back on. I was happy to see that there was a lot more activity here, before my internet went down we were at 83 members. Now we are over 380!

[Jadezuki]

I'm getting a haircut today. I haven't had one since July or August - which, when you essentially have a pixie cut, is a long-ass time. My relatively new short hair cheers me up in general - my hair is really thick, Hermione hair, really, and this is the first style I've ever had that looks reasonably good without me having to do anything.

[goody]

This thread says "69-Little-things-that-cheer-you-up"
69 always cheers me up.

Also, when I go to my profile.... the link is http://www.echoingthesound.org/community/members/69-goody 69 Goody? Who did that. Does that mean I am the 69th member?

[terryzen]

she's by now means little, but the model Ashely from snorgtees.com in a tight t-shirt. oh and rainy days.

[dogsipod]

the last hour of the week at work. so ready to leave...

[sublimaze]

My new car (Lincoln MKZ hybrid) is pulling about 38-40 MPG. Comfy, great sound system, all the bells/whistles, I'm not all strung out after sitting in traffic on my commute home anymore. Not the prettiest or flashiest or sexiest car out there, but I'm in luv.

[Beef of the Sea]

Our division recently changed offices and location, so I've been busting my ass making sure everything is logical and set out correctly.
Only now is it finally coming in to shape and it's looking fiiiiiiine.

[MAD]

The street was empty, I was with my GF at a crossing and one cab was coming our way. The driver stopped and let us pass.

I was baffled and I had a weird smile on my face for a couple mins.

[ImTheWiseJanitor]

I kind of put off doing any of my Art History online quizzes throughout the entire semester, which really bit me in the ass, with finals being next week. Our teacher told us she would open up all quizzes to anyone who wanted to take them that hadn't done so already. Scooore!

Also, my Medieval Lit teacher showed us our only two essay questions (that's our entire final, but he wants us to provide enough content in two hours to answer - which is more than fair), discussed with us exactly what he wanted us to do to research them, AND told us that we can bring him rough outlines until the final, and then on the day of the final, we can just transcribe our outline into our essay. I feel so incredibly lucky this semester.

And after next Thursday - No school until June! YES!

[allegro]

Chase Bank backs off eviction of 103-year-old woman and her 83-year-old daughter after Sheriff and movers refused to make them leave and public goes nuts. (http://thinkprogress.org/special/2011/12/01/379276/bank-backs-off-eviction-of-103-woman/)

[Torgo]

This site's freak out over KROQ's blunder and subsequent "hacking" of nullco.com to find both the non-public link for the Immigrant song (meant solely for radio stations) and the GDT Soundtrack page before it was officially released.

I missed you, ETS.

[Amaro]

Seeing brand new members showing up.

[icklekitty]

This site's freak out over KROQ's blunder and subsequent "hacking" of nullco.com to find both the non-public link for the Immigrant song (meant solely for radio stations) and the GDT Soundtrack page before it was officially released.

I missed you, ETS.

That happened?! Oh, good girl, ETS. Good girl.

[Pillfred]

ETS being back online as I'm sure many of you will agree, this cheered me up yesterday. That and my friends have been awesome since me and my lady split last month. Not so sound too cheesy but they really have been amazing. A true friend will not only buy you a beer but toss you 12 rolls of ass wipe as well.

[redshoewearer]

^^^ I was going to say something similar to Pillfred. I really missed ETS. It is the only board where I've overcome my shyness and met people from it. I don't know anyone that well, but somehow I feel at home here.

[sublimaze]

Finally finished "The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo," after a couple of false starts.

[theruiner]

How was it?

[theruiner]

So, um...the new Firefox looks like crap, but I have to say, it is actually faster, as promised.

[Ryan]

ETS being back.

[Magtig]

A professor I really respect just sent me a message out of the blue saying incredibly nice things about my work. I'm.. it's making me kind of emo. Very unexpected.

[aggroculture]

Herman Cain. Now I'll have to find another source of comedic brilliance.

[ImTheWiseJanitor]

The Naked and Famous cancelled a show in Tulsa tomorrow due to sickness. I hope the band recovers and takes all the time they need off, i'm not happy that they're sick. :D I'm just glad that they're going to try to come back later on, because it's impossible for me to go there tomorrow. Good thing I didn't buy tickets! Maybe next time I'll be able to. Especially if it's before summer.

[sublimaze]

How was it?

A bit slow to start, but then it takes off and I was up until 5AM one night cause I couldn't stop reading. Some really​ brutal passages, rape and sexual abuse. It'll be interesting to see how much of that gets included in the film.

[halloween]

new speakers finally for my computer, OH SWEET SWEET MUSIC!




A bit slow to start, but then it takes off and I was up until 5AM one night cause I couldn't stop reading. Some really​ brutal passages, rape and sexual abuse. It'll be interesting to see how much of that gets included in the film.
The first movie, the rape scene was pretty intense.

[goody]

AAAAHHHH. I WANT TO PLAY ALL THE TIME. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HNbqvqf3-14&feature=g-all)

[nvr_mind]

The return of ETS!!!

Also, seeing my girl on skype while I'm stuck here at the Naval base in Great Lakes. 12 more days til I get to go home to see her!

[scotty79]

it's my daughters 5th birthday today, roll on 2pm till i finish work and get home to see her

[Dra508]

The humor of some folks here. More cowbell and good lyrics. Hee hee.

[mostlymad]

A vacation from work. And this time with nothing to do. Nowhere to go, no one to report to, no trying to squeeze as much activity into every day. Just sitting at home in pjs all day long.

[theruiner]

Waking up at three in the morning, looking over at the clock and realizing I don't have to be up for another three hours. It's such a relief, because that first second I wake up, I always think it's time to get up, until my eyes focus enough to be able to see the clock and then I realize what time it really is. Such a good feeling.

[dogsipod]

Being able to listen to ESPN stream on my phone during lunch.

[Pillfred]

The fact that it's monday and by thursday school will done for the semester.

Edit: So i just read the syllabus and i guess my final paper isn't due till next tuesday! So i guess i got a couple more days but at least i'll be able to more work into my paper since everything else i have to do will be done.

[isak]

Just got a part time mystery shopper job, going into bars and getting drinks and seeing if they ID me. It's only a few hours, but the pay is okay, I desperately need Christmas money, and I'm getting paid to go get drunk. Totally made my shitty day better.

[Chris_CDN]

Reminiscing about the old word filter that changed "beard" to "penis". Welcome back ETS.

[cashpiles (closed)]

So I was all down on life and decided to start talking with a woman waiting at the bus stop with me. Turns out, in the States they sell chocolate and white chocolate peanut butter. Weird.

[Lisbeth]

I got flowers today! It's so cute...the carnations are arranged so that it looks like a bear and it has a little santa hat and old timey glasses, and it's "sitting" in a basket.

Also, Mashable "circled" me on Google+. I have no clue why but it made me smile, nonetheless.

[poinoup]

Finally getting solutions to certain problems.

...and hearing Limp Bizkit was dropped from Interscope.:p

[theruiner]

This is so cliché, I know, but this board really does cheer me up. Like a lot.

[Malechite]

Also, when I go to my profile.... the link is http://www.echoingthesound.org/community/members/69-goody 69 Goody? Who did that. Does that mean I am the 69th member?

It does! how fitting, hahahaha.

[Dra508]

Being woken up in the middle of the night to be told your 6:30 am flight has been cancelled. I've been re-booked on a later flight and I still get an exit row-aisle seat.

Yea- I'm a spoiled frequent flyer- platinum bitches, I'm going back to sleeeeeep.

*clearly im not in a rush to get where I'm going cause otherwise I would have taken the rebooking they originally gave me which was only an hour later. *happy dance

[icklekitty]

I have really missed this behaviour (http://www.echoingthesound.org/community/threads/351-Trent-interview-BBC-Radio-1-December-5th-discusses-Dragon-Tattoo-HTDA-NIN-future)

[mostlymad]

Not only do I get to be the laziest fuck this week, if I so choose, I have a date tonight. This is a phenomenal feeling. I hope it lasts a long while, unlike the short bursts I had the rest of this year.

[Halo Infinity]

Coffee and chocolate. I sometimes can't get enough of that stuff. :D

[heroicraptor]

When your bagel is warm enough so that the shmear gets melty. :3

[lady weetly]

I went to a concert on Sunday and got complimented on my hair color by more than ten strangers. I'm not used to this, but it was a nice self esteem boost.

[joplinpicasso]

The newly refurbished ETS cheers me up! Hellooooo!

[dogsipod]

Tonight is transpacific end day!!

[xmd 5a]

My four-month old daughter smiling.

[Elke]

http://images.wikia.com/dreamworks/images/3/34/Insectosaurus.jpg

[Timinator]

The blues.

[allegro]

Tickets for Goodman Theater's "A Christmas Carol" -- Check!
Tickets (our favorite opera boxes) for Joffrey Ballet's "The Nutcracker" - Check!

AGAIN, heh.

Woo!

[the duder]

So, one of my professors sent me an email today stating that...
"I am only reaching out to a couple of my exemplary students who I think are simply "top shelf." I wanted you to consider strongly the possibility of applying for our science education doctoral degree. You have shown excellent effort, keen insight, and a great potential for taking graduate studies in science education to the next level. Had I not been approached by a specific faculty member who was the head of admissions for Michigan State, I never would have thought I could do it. We have also secured some excellent funding opportunities and have some opportunities available for support for some of our doctoral students.

You have what it takes and I strongly urge you to apply. I know you would have the support of our faculty. "

Seriously considering this.

[bgalbraith]

So, one of my professors sent me an email today stating that...
"I am only reaching out to a couple of my exemplary students who I think are simply "top shelf." I wanted you to consider strongly the possibility of applying for our science education doctoral degree. You have shown excellent effort, keen insight, and a great potential for taking graduate studies in science education to the next level. Had I not been approached by a specific faculty member who was the head of admissions for Michigan State, I never would have thought I could do it. We have also secured some excellent funding opportunities and have some opportunities available for support for some of our doctoral students.

You have what it takes and I strongly urge you to apply. I know you would have the support of our faculty. "

Seriously considering this.

That's great! As a current PhD student who left a full time job to return to grad school, my first bit of advice is to pursue it only if you are truly passionate about the topic. Grad school can result in a rewarding and fulfilling experience, but it can also be incredibly frustrating.

[halloween]

So, one of my professors sent me an email today stating that...
"I am only reaching out to a couple of my exemplary students who I think are simply "top shelf." I wanted you to consider strongly the possibility of applying for our science education doctoral degree. You have shown excellent effort, keen insight, and a great potential for taking graduate studies in science education to the next level. Had I not been approached by a specific faculty member who was the head of admissions for Michigan State, I never would have thought I could do it. We have also secured some excellent funding opportunities and have some opportunities available for support for some of our doctoral students.

You have what it takes and I strongly urge you to apply. I know you would have the support of our faculty. "

Seriously considering this.

DUUUUDE, fucking congratulations! Do it (if you'd think it's worth it!)!

[Halo Infinity]

Aside from doing this at NIN.com: Listening to Nine Inch Nails while lurking Echoing the Sound. I've been doing that since 2004.

[Aaron]

Masturbation. Especially using my first reading day after classes to just incessantly jack off. Yeah, WHATEVER.

[redshoewearer]

One of my math professors - I mentioned a concept to him, and he said that he'd learned it from a specific professor, and that he'd taken the last classes this professor ever taught. He said it reverentially in the same way we'd say we were at Freddie Mercury's last show.

[Fixer808]

I've been watching documentaries about WWII, history is endlessly fascinating. Also, I've been losing weight. Well, losing fat and gaining muscle, weight's staying about the same. But yay!

[Elke]

After an excellent day at work topped with a very good and fun dinner at the Moroccan restaurant around the corner, a man talked to me on the train about how he saw God and stuff. In a country where reading a book about religion on the train that's nor written by Dawkins or Vermeersch gets you funny looks and maybe someone muttering something about the Pope and condoms, that was heart warming. I'm really grateful he crossed my path at that precise moment.

[ad infinitum]

Three day weekends, seeing an old friend tonight, & the return of "Absolutely Fabulous" to the telly!

[mostlymad]

the return of "Absolutely Fabulous" to the telly!

Oh no, this almost makes me want to watch TV again! But only almost. I'll most likely find an online outlet to watch it, instead. AbFab returning made me squee!

[ad infinitum]

Oh no, this almost makes me want to watch TV again! But only almost. I'll most likely find an online outlet to watch it, instead.

Haha, I don't watch tv either; don't even have basic cable. Online all the way!

[poinoup]

Yay! I won some extra money playing Sports Select. Extra $100 never hurts.

[Mantis]

New Year's resolution: brag less

[Harry Seaward]

Vodka. Na Zdorovie.

[mostlymad]

Finding out it was merely a technological issue causing me and the guy I'm dating to have abruptly ending text conversations. He was not just getting annoyed and dropping the conversation. The stupid networks don't like delivering texts to each other. *whew* I really like him, so knowing he likes me made my day!

[jibbleaoife]

Talking to my plant and realising it's just over a year ago it was bought for me, and just over a year ago I was certain I would murder it within day's. Think it's time for me to get a dog.

[Big Fat Matt]

English: rolling a die and getting the highest number possible

Dork: I love to Crit.

[andreas]

Talking to my plant and realising it's just over a year ago it was bought for me, and just over a year ago I was certain I would murder it within day's. Think it's time for me to get a dog.

noooooooooooooo! stick to the plant for a year or two more...

[Elke]

http://FunnyOrDie.com/m/6coz

[sublimaze]

My two-year old just ate 8 fish sticks.

[mostlymad]

My two-year old just ate 8 fish sticks.

Even if my 12 year old liked fish sticks, there's no way he'd eat 8! That's quite an appetite!

As for my own cheeriness, my coworker, not a NIN fan, nicknamed me "Demon Seed" last night. I giggled and sang the song to him the rest of the night. He seemed perplexed that this amused me so much.

[frankie teardrop]

i've been on this kick lately of having folks over for dinner/movies/games, etc. lately, since we've more or less finished renovating our new apartment. i'm still pretty much a slave to the nightlife (djing and playing in bands and such) but i've been seeking out these quieter, more "real" moments lately and it's helped balance me quite a bit, and i find myself enjoying them more and more by the day. hoping to make a slow transition to the boring couple lifestyle over the next few years...

also: the little songs the missus sings about plants and cats and such. moments of zen.

[sentient02970]

My two-year old just ate 8 fish sticks.
That is just so awesome.

[poinoup]

Hot tub at 11 am.

[sentient02970]

I know there's a YouTube thread but this has made my day feel OK: http://youtu.be/B8WHKRzkCOY

[icklekitty]

The binge-eating drive I've been on lately is finally over. I've only totalled 900 calories so far today and even this cheese *motions to babybel* is an effort to chomp down on.

[jibbleaoife]

noooooooooooooo! stick to the plant for a year or two more...


Oh god yeah, i am in no way responsible enough for a dog yet. I'd just use it to abandon all other responsibility in life in favour of speaking to it in a baby voice and letting it lick my face all day.

Last night some Jesus People (I have no idea what they actually were or what their purpose was) were walking through Soho with a statue of The Virgin Mary, and one of them ran up to me and gave me a free necklace. With Jesus on it. I don't believe in Jesus's existence necessarily, but it made me happy.

[Lisbeth]

Decoding a DNA sequence into their codons to amino acids and revealing a message meant for me.

[the duder]

My aunt offered to pay for me to rent a car to use over the holidays, as mine is a piece of shit. I found a GREAT deal online via Kayak/Priceline. Mid-size SUV (Toyota Rav4, Ford Escape, etc) for 10 days and unlimited mileage = $225. Total. No other fees, etc. Pretty stoked!

[sublimaze]

First day off after seven in a row! Slept until 4:15. And I could've slept even longer, I think. Been so tired lately.

[kitz]

December is a nice month. I got 4 times as much salary as I usually do. Little thing? not really, but definitely cheered me up.
So I'll buy a new laptop an e-book reader and nice Christmas presents. yay :D

[goody]

English: rolling a die and getting the highest number possible

Dork: I love to Crit.
Been not able to get to D&D for a couple sessions within this past month due to personal reasons, and you know what - it's fine with me. We all roll the most fucking 1's I have ever seen.

[playwithfire]

Last night was the worst. We rolled the most 1's I think we ever have, maybe.

What also cheers me up? I don't have to leave for work for another hour. 10am work days > 4:45/6am.

[Tea]

We may have enough bands in our database at work to warrant "wizard rock" as a genre listed on our website.

[Fixer808]

last night was the worst. We rolled the most 1's i think we ever have, maybe.
picture me rollin'.

[heroicraptor]

Last night was the worst. We rolled the most 1's I think we ever have, maybe.

What also cheers me up? I don't have to leave for work for another hour. 10am work days > 4:45/6am.

Be glad it's not your DM rolling 20s. Had a DM attack me with a spider, rolled 20 to hit, 20 to confirm, 20 to confirm that. Fuckin instagib'd.

[sublimaze]

I have a soft, warm, purring kitten in my lap. Life is good.

[theruiner]

Is that a euphemism?

[sublimaze]

Nah, I'm straight. Good catch, though. I also have a glass of Pinot Noir. And the kiddo with the bottomless stomach is taking a nap (he sleeps a lot). My Christmas decorations are up. Right now, I'm working on freeing my mind of worries.

[Halo Infinity]

Receiving presents for Christmas, and giving them at times too. Watching Seinfeld every now and then still seems to cheer me up as well.

[nin5in]

Seeing my 5-year-old sing in the school production.

[sublimaze]

FINALLY got my reimbursement from the conference I went to TWO MONTHS ago.

[Halo Infinity]

I'm sure this has to count. I don't believe that there can ever be too many NIN fans on ETS or NIN.com. I like being able to promote both forums to any NIN fans I encounter IRL that haven't heard of either forum.

Oh yes, and waking up after being well-rested. I just love how clear and relaxed my mind can get.

[NIN64]

Just found this photoplasty (http://www.cracked.com/photoplasty_292_25-propaganda-posters-everyday-annoyances/) on cracked. These photoplasty contests always make me laugh.

[allegro]

30 Christmas Cards: DONE!!!

[sublimaze]

*jealous**

[Halo Infinity]

As paradoxical as this can be, being home alone can sometimes cheer me up. I just like to have the time to relax while doing my own thing and having some peace and quiet.

[slave2thewage]

I smell pizza!

[botley]

Got to shoot the shit with Dave Navarro on his radio show via Skype (it's archived here (http://t.co/CWgDZ0BT), starting at 1:11:11).

[sentient02970]

Getting caught up on my office email, despite how pointless and non-productive a task it really is.

PS: oh and Ingrid Michaelson music playing, always cheers me up.

[Dra508]

Hearing 'I love you' from my brother.

[Tea]

So, there's a new political party/presidential candidate moving into my office building. It's pretty awesome, as they're gearing towards the Occupy movement and all that. I just came in after power walking in the freezing cold, nose running and redfaced, and had to interrupt his photoshoot right next to the bathrooms to get to the loo... oy vey.
I wanted this video to just be a link but uh, I can't get that to happen.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oKRR5_NdnLo

[icklekitty]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MHEuoSGYNHg

[mostlymad]

My 6 year old being overly amused by getting new socks for Christmas. He put them on and slid all over the floor, like they were some magical toys. These were practical things picked up for us by a charity organization. This way I was able to focus on getting my 2 boys some of the fun stuff, instead of worrying about essentials, for once. That made me feel so grateful, too, by itself, but to see my youngest actually appreciate them, too, was even better. (My nearly 12 year old? Not so impressed by bedsheets and shoes. Heh.)

[imail724]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KxardpBReQc

[bruised]

Delivering packages late at night, and people saying "Thank you so much, you're the best!". Not much, but it's nice to hear when we're out working late.

[Dra508]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KxardpBReQcElvis and Elmo. That does cheer me. Thanks

[ad infinitum]

Said goodbye to some "friends" (read- ex-coworkers) in my life that I've never liked, & never respected. I felt I had to put up w/the two-faced bullshit in order to ensure I was maintaining a strong professional & social "network" & blahblahblahblather... Well, fuck that shit in the ass! I haven't felt this certain & positive about a decision in a long time, & I have more respect for myself for calling a halt to the bullshit. Damn, it feels good to be a gangsta!


http://youtu.be/8u84d7nY8pQ

[ratexla]

Last night, as I read a bit of my journal from 4 years ago (new-ish NIN fan, freaking out over school work), and made a short list of awesome shit that probably (more or less) will have happened before another 4 years pass. 8)

[redshoewearer]

The husband - he and daughter went shopping, so they plan to meet in TJ Maxx. He goes to TJ Maxx - walks around for 20 minutes, looks at stuff. Thinks, 'wow, the quality sure has gone down, esp in the shoe section'. Calls daughter - 'where are you'?'. Her - 'I'm near the registers'. He - 'I'm at register too'. Looks around. Sees Family Dollar sign above registers.

[halloween]

Got to shoot the shit with Dave Navarro on his radio show via Skype (it's archived here (http://t.co/CWgDZ0BT), starting at 1:11:11).

Haha, that's fantastic! He's surprisingly well informed, cool guy =]

[the duder]

Gawww damn. I missed me some ETS. Super stoked this community is back and all together.

[theruiner]

Diet soda that actually tastes good. For example, right now I am drinking a Diet A&W Cream Soda that is EXTREMELY cold and God DAMN is it awesome.

[allegro]

Chef Geoffrey Zakarian winning Iron Chef America cheers me like crazy, I adore him, he is so awesome.

[cashpiles (closed)]

Went to play soccer with a group of 4 friends. The grass was covered in frost, but the Sun was shining and you could see a wall of mountains on the horizon. I'm so out of shape it isn't even funny. My friend was regularly going to the ground and taking a knee. I was shambling around clutching the side of my chest. Either my lungs are too small or my heart is too small, because the body was not willing. Fun times though.

[theruiner]

Spent the day hanging out with family and am spending tonight watching TV shows and a movie. Not a bad Christmas.

[poinoup]

White chocolate...so damn good.

[redshoewearer]

Not teaching aerobic class since Saturday morning until Tuesday afternoon.

And... new windows in my bedroom that are big. Looking out the window is like seeing a live painting of trees every day now instead of living in a cave. I may wear black but I don't want to look at a black room.

[poinoup]

The Big Fat Quiz of the Year 2011...can't wait to watch it.

[Elke]

I (http://penny-arcade.com/resources/just-wow1.html) LOVE (http://www.techdirt.com/articles/20111227/12593617206/latest-entrant-how-not-to-do-marketing-online-world-ocean-marketing-fail.shtml) the internet (http://www.popehat.com/2011/12/27/outsource-your-marketing-outsource-your-reputation-and-ethics-applies-to-every-industry/)!

[Agent Dale Cooper]

Dogs. Big ones, small ones, fat ones, skinny ones, 3 legged ones, smelly old half dead ones.......dogs just make me smile.

[Fixer808]

Plumbers are coming tomorrow! I'm gonna have water again! :D

[theruiner]

Plumbers are coming tomorrow! I'm gonna have water again! :DWait...is that code?

[the duder]

First day of holiday training for our swimmers today. Now a few well deserved Molsons, some left over pizza and wings, and re-visiting season 1 of Dexter. Fuckin' A.

[Elke]

Crap sfx and hot Thomas Gibson in Category 6: Day of Destruction (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0428144/), the perfect soundtrack to reading up for my Philosophy of Science mini-crash-course.
Also: discovering that JL Barrett's argument against religion as an adaptive feature is actually eerily similar to Kant's description of the emergence of the transcendental unknowables. I always knew the guy was a fraud.

Yeah, these days, I cling to the very tiny little things to get through the day. So figuring out a guy I thought was a bonehead actually is a bonehead, makes for a very good day.

[Fixer808]

Wait...is that code?
It would have been, say, if I had a kidney stone.

[theruiner]

It's nice to have another TV show I'm invested in. It's like being in the middle of a good book that you can't put down. Plus, watching it on DVD (yes, I'm poor) means I can burn through it without having to wait.

[icklekitty]

The existence of the Eurostar

[slave2thewage]

The existence of the Eurostar
I don't know why, but I misread that as "The existence of the Fuhrer" for a second. Quite the double take.

[redshoewearer]

I want to hear that Fixer got a hot shower by this point. It is cold here too (almost down to 0F or -some large number C) and hot showers are one of the things that cheer me up. All that stuff about not taking a too hot shower? Nonsense. The hotter the better.

[marodi]

Plastic tubes and pots and pans. Bits and pieces.

[Hula]

No phone and no internet for two days at my friend's place was apparently the vacation I needed. As it turned out, I missed a text from someone who needed me in that time, but as bad as I feel for not being there for her, I feel like this break away from everyone did me more good than I ever could have done her.

It sucks to have to go back into work in a bit, but I feel a little more equipped to deal with the world now.

[Fixer808]

I want to hear that Fixer got a hot shower by this point. It is cold here too (almost down to 0F or -some large number C) and hot showers are one of the things that cheer me up. All that stuff about not taking a too hot shower? Nonsense. The hotter the better.
I did, finally, thanks for your concern! Plumbers came and only took an hour to put in PVC replacement pipes in, and it probably took THAT long because HE HAD HIS APPRENTICE DO ALL THE WORK! Turned the hot water tank back on and SHOWER CITY!

[icklekitty]

How telling someone I wear size 3 shoes lead to a head to toe massage & tickles in the middle of a nightclub.

[redshoewearer]

Today I bought an orchid plant

[sublimaze]

Leftover turkey from a week ago still tastes pretty good in a sandwich.

[Pillfred]

2012 and all the fools who think the world will end.

[bruised]

The annual New Years Twilight Zone marathon on syfy!

[the duder]

My mom's health FINALLY coming around the corner - she had a numb/dead finger on her left ring finger. Subsequently, I pushed her to see a cardiologist. After her meeting with said doc, he recommended a heart cath. Two arterial stents on her left side = better health for her. She sounds like a completely different person and that makes me happy.

Also, finishing my first semester of grad school with straight A's (A, A and A-) makes me happy.

Loving life. :D

[sublimaze]

Discovering that CityVille on FB has time gaps large enough that I'm getting some work-related reading done waiting for shit to happen.

[halloween]

I'm visiting family in brasil right now, and yesterday watching tv i saw an ad on PUBLIC tv that really just made me want to cry- in a good way! It was talking about how discrimination is a CRIME and discrimination against homosexuals is no different, and to denounce any discrimination to the police.

Made me really proud <3

[theimage13]

Finally moving to a new place!
Leaving: four adults, a six year old, and a single bathroom in a 19th century (read: small) townhouse on an extremely busy/loud street.
Entering: quiet 1500 sq foot ranch with 1.5 bath and only one quiet and laid back roommate.

Happy, happy day.

[Pillfred]

Giving up FaceBook. I never had a ton of people i din't know on my friends list but at the same time if had to look at another "love life, respect yourself" type picture or random emo bullshit (including my own at times) I'm gonna lose it. Sure you can go through and tune it but thats too much work. It's nice to not feel compelled to see what inane shit people were up too. I think i may return at some point just because my mom just got on and i started to get some of my nieces and nephews who i don't see often on there. When i do I'm only keeping to people i give a shit about and that i actually deal with. Than again maybe not, if people need to reach me they know how or someone who can.

[Rossva]

Managing to sneak outta work couple hours early today, so I get to hit the gym and still get home in time to see me kid before he goes to bed; then hit Skyrim for couple hours.

Sweet.

[Timinator]

Having a new coffee machine at home.

[Elke]

Cleaned my kitchen. I hate cleaning, but all the shiny surfaces do make me happy.

[icklekitty]

Discussing the multiple meanings of CBT with a gay life coach.

[marodi]

Having a new coffee machine at home.

I need one too to get over my addiction to you-know-where.

As for what's cheering me up: going shopping with my best friend.

[sublimaze]

Cute soft warm purring kitten in my lap. Commence blood pressure lowering.

[heroicraptor]

My leg is feeling better. :3 I'm going back to work tomorrow.

[theruiner]

^^Glad to hear it, dude!

As for me, I've had the flu since Thursday afternoon. I've barely been able to get any sleep the last couple of days and I've eaten hardly anything. I'm finally starting to feel better, and am actually eating a decent meal again.

[spiderwebs]

Finishing my Criminology mini-mester with a B.

[Rémy]

Back in England for a week. I've opened up and am playing with my new MBP, 5D Mk II, B&W P5 headphones, Kindle etc. etc. Gadgets are awesome.

[YKWYA]

Waking up to find my little cat that I rescued sitting on my chest looking down at me. She has started to do that and growl at anyone who comes near my room. Even though she is only half the size of many household cats. Bless her.

[allegro]

John Lennon was a crazy cat lady (http://www.mentalfloss.com/blogs/archives/112920)

[YKWYA]

Awesome! :D

I have 5 cats. The others are also rescues. My other Cat Finnegan I rescued from a local Farm. I was there one day and they were being 'fed' their scraps. While the other 8 or so cats fought over the scraps, he just sat on the wall and watched, even though he was obviously hungry. I asked if I could take him.

So yeah, It always cheers me up to walk into a room with a cat that's pleased to see you.

[halloween]

Yay cats! My sister has three and it's been making my stay here great, they all love to cuddle with me. I was at a friends house once who's room mate has a cat, my friend warned me "he hates everyone!" and I quickly managed to seduce the cat and he was on my lap the whole time. My friend said to me "Uh oh, look what you've done, he owns you." but I laughed and said "no, this is exactly what I wanted, this cat is clearly under MY control! Didn't you say he hates people?" I'd love to have a cat after I graduate and am settled somewhere, but I'll be taking my dog with me instead who's been staying with my dad.

[icklekitty]

Booking trains and hotels - ADVENTURE!

[darktemplar007]

Finally got the e-mail confirming I am set to graduate a semester early from college. Stoked, but at the same time scared to hit the real world sooner.

[Halo Infinity]

Awesome! It's never too early to graduate, but I can understand some of your qualms there. I'd wish you more luck in that case if possible then.

As for me, as cliche and as typical as this can get. Not taking things for granted. Sure, life has some dark sides to it, and life can be boring, stressful and even frightening sometimes, but I'm just thankful for the things, moments and opportunities that allow me to live in happiness, relaxation, comfort, luxury, laughter, good health and pleasure in general.

I'm also very late on this, but it also cheered me up to know that videos from YouTube can be embedded on ETS. It's a convenience that I've always appreciated on other sites, and I'm certainly glad that ETS actually has this feature on itself right now.

[Christo]

I have had a SHIT past 5 weeks and things are slowly starting to get better.

[Pillfred]

I have had a SHIT past 5 weeks and things are slowly starting to get better.

Pretty much this. Woke up the last two days not in a shitty mood of some sort.

[sublimaze]

Going to Punta Cana in April w/ DH, it's going to be fantastic! Got three months to get in shape.

[Dra508]

Going to Punta Cana in April w/ DH, it's going to be fantastic! Got three months to get in shape.I hear it's awesome there. Color me jealous.

[Fixer808]

I've decided to write a 50's pulp detective novel.

[poinoup]

I went into a second hand store yesterday and grabbed Space Invaders for Atari for $2. Throw that into the collection.

[Pillfred]

Waiting for my buddy at the hospital and this old guys starts cracking about "these damn kids these days with their low hanging pants and colored hair." He doesn't beat the old guy i saw when i was a kid who referred to Bemidji, as "the boil on the asshole of the earth." I can't wait till i finally grow into my frail hemoroidal self and am able to finally be a true asshole.

[icklekitty]

Cathartically discussing the fact that I hate the sensation of french kissing/saliva with a group of similarly phobic women. Granted, we're a fairly specialised group, but it's good to know that I'm not the only one whose skin crawls at the thought of this apparently normal act.

[Elke]

Finally finished the first half of my philosophy of science mini-course for my 6th years! And I'm still only at 'What is truth'?!

[halloween]

Finally finished the first half of my philosophy of science mini-course for my 6th years! And I'm still only at 'What is truth'?!
I took a "truth and value" course last semester, it was fantastic! I love philosophy.

[Hula]

Cathartically discussing the fact that I hate the sensation of french kissing/saliva with a group of similarly phobic women. Granted, we're a fairly specialised group, but it's good to know that I'm not the only one whose skin crawls at the thought of this apparently normal act.

Yeaaah, gonna have to agree with you here. Just not a fan of tongue stuff when it comes to sex in general—lips are much more sensual to me.

[Elke]

I took a "truth and value" course last semester, it was fantastic! I love philosophy.

I hope my kids like it as much :D

I'm finally getting back on track. The meds are kicking in quite spectacularly: I went for a drink earlier this evening with the co-worker I'm still stupidly in love with (I've accepted it's not going anywhere for a while yet, so I'm just enjoying our friendship) and I didn't freak out about having to go to a strange bathroom. w00t. Also haven't actively thought about killing myself for about a week now, which is double w00t. I do still feel like a faillure and a loser, but at least I'm still around.

[sublimaze]

I handed chicken nuggets to the little one, and he *clearly* said "mama." Didn't actually look at me while he said it, but maaaaybe he was actually referring to me!!!!

[halloween]

I've decided to write a 50's pulp detective novel.

This sounds awesome! Let us know when it's finished, i'd like to read it!

[Timinator]

Blue cheese.
Free parking.
Wombats.

[Hula]

Being out to people as a whole—because the thought of coming out to people one-on-one is so terrifying—only for a friend you'd never spoken to about it to chime in and be awesome and supportive.

[theruiner]

The last day or two has just been long and crappy and filled with stress. But I'm almost done with all the stuff I've had to do and tonight I am looking forward to a decent dinner and laying down and watching some TV in bed to unwind before going to sleep. I have no idea why I look forward to that so much, but something about just laying down and watching some stupid crap on TV, specifically late at night, is really relaxing. Maybe it's just knowing the day is over and I can just kick back and not have to worry about anything else.

Edit: I think this post means I'm officially old.

[halloween]

The last day or two has just been long and crappy and filled with stress. But I'm almost done with all the stuff I've had to do and tonight I am looking forward to a decent dinner and laying down and watching some TV in bed to unwind before going to sleep. I have no idea why I look forward to that so much, but something about just laying down and watching some stupid crap on TV, specifically late at night, is really relaxing. Maybe it's just knowing the day is over and I can just kick back and not have to worry about anything else.

Edit: I think this post means I'm officially old.

If that's what makes people old, then i've been old since about the age of 17.

[theruiner]

^^Ooh! A love connection. Say, would you like to go to the Bingo hall on Friday night for a quick round? Then it's off to catch the early bird dinner at Denny's and I promise I'll have you home in time for Wheel of Fortune.

[sentient02970]

My winter would be a very bleak and empty season without a slow-cooker. Sunday night watching football with BBQ pulled pork and a couple beers was just, I dunno...AMAZING!

[Blackbookpress1984]

i always like going in to work at my sencond job and not having to clean up after the people who are supposed to be my superiors. Doesnt happen often, but when it does. it's awesome.

I also love good breakfast food and going out for breakfast on sunday mornings. If anyone's in Chicago, Try over easy on Damen.

[Halo Infinity]

Sometimes some good old peanut butter and jelly sandwiches hit the spot. :)

[redshoewearer]

Plenty of entertainment in the Guns N' Roses thread.

[theruiner]

^^It's more fun than one of their concerts!

[allegro]

1) Summer:

Regal 35 Sport Coupe.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CS4Hb_TdhoM

We visited one, EXTENSIVELY, at the Chicago Boat Show a few weeks ago. OMG, total BONER boat.

This WILL be our boat, yeaaahhhhhhhhhhhh.

But, not until G retires. In 6 years. Maybe later, we'll see. We can write it off as a 2nd home. We dunno, there are pluses and minuses but half the fun is talking about it and looking at them.

Until then, we're doing a smaller Cobalt on Lake Geneva. Good way to look toward summer .

btw: We've TESTED that joystick steering on the water, jesus h christ, coolest thing EVAR. And something called "Sky Hook" wherein the GPS kicks in and takes over control of the dual stern drives and holds the boat in place via GPS. wtf. on windy Lake Michigan = AWESOME.


2) Winter:

TAHOE SKI TRIP STARTS ON MARCH 4TH. Our friend A is bringing his sorta new g/f, whom we REALLY like, we're all staying at the same hotel, taking the same flight, taking the Tahoe-Reno shuttle together, and they're gonna be at our wedding on skis. Getting everything reserved and ready, snow season SUCKS again this year but we're praying for a miracle. And, we REALLY want to do SQUAW.

Considering that my DAD DIED on December 28th (my mom and I had to make decision to take him off life support, per his DNR, he was admitted via EMS on Christmas night), this is all something we're trying to look forward to. He loved skiing.

Trying to find as many things as possible to "cheer us up" so sadness won't take over completely, ya know?

[icklekitty]

I'm in Los Angeles!

Which is a bit shit, but I'll get to see some of you guys and THAT cheers me up!

[Pillfred]

The band playing in the union at school is actually pretty good.

[Fixer808]

I'm in Los Angeles!

Which is a bit shit, but I'll get to see some of you guys and THAT cheers me up!
Aww, wish I could have made it there. Have fun!

[bgalbraith]

Got a relatively small, but sorely needed, piece of code working.

[halloween]

I'm in Los Angeles!

Which is a bit shit, but I'll get to see some of you guys and THAT cheers me up!
Awww! post pictures of any drunken bacchanalia that occurs.

[Elke]

Motherfucking snow!

[halloween]

i want snow =[ it's boston and we've been having 40 degree weather.

[Elke]

It's minus 12°C over here, which is insane given that about a week ago it was still on average something like 12°C. But the snow is AWESOME!

[Necrodoommonkey]

My fiancée got me a cold war era Soviet navy wool greatcoat. She knows me so well.

[Fixer808]

My fiancée got me a cold war era Soviet navy wool greatcoat. She knows me so well.
My aunt gave me an East German border guard's uniform jacket for Christmas once. Very cool.

[sublimaze]

Allegro, sry to hear about your Dad. Mine passed in May 2009 (he was DNR and on hospice), and it still hurts sometimes.

Tahoe is awesome, we had a lot of fun there. Someday, I'll be skiing again (IF I get my fat ass back in shape and get more money)

Boats are a Black Hole for money. You already have one, so you know what I mean. Docking, storage (in northern climates), maintenance, etc. Our family had a sailboat until about 5 years ago and it sucked up cash and time. I think powerboats are more cost-effective, though I (personally) like sailing better.

We're going to Punta Cana in April!!!! Can't wait, we got a decent deal on a swank all-inclusive, looking forward to laying in the sun and sipping daiquiris for 7 days. Got a deal on First Class air too (got an upgrade once before, it was AWESOME), so maybe we won't arrive too strung out. Two months to make sure last summer's clothes fit.

[allegro]

Re dad, thanks. Yeah, it sucks.

We don't have a boat, yet, still shopping. But we're aware of costs. You're either into it or you're not, ya know? We have limits set because we don't want a "condo" that sits at a dock and never moves because the boat eats $500 in gas just to drive it around for 1/2 hour. Sailing, we tried, we got bored. :-)

[redshoewearer]

Considering that my DAD DIED on December 28th (my mom and I had to make decision to take him off life support, per his DNR, he was admitted via EMS on Christmas night), this is all something we're trying to look forward to. He loved skiing.

I'm sorry about your Dad....

[allegro]

Thanks very much.

[Elke]

I'd asked one of the school mentors to visit my classes, because I have two really difficult groups and I wanted some feedback. She was there today and though she had some very valid criticisms and some really good tips, she also said that I was a very warm teacher and that she could feel the genuine affection for my students in every aspect of my class.
SO HAPPY :D

[frankie teardrop]

My aunt gave me an East German border guard's uniform jacket for Christmas once. Very cool.

jealous of all these talks of heavy military jackets. i'm likely too short and poor to find one for myself.

as for this moment: (relatively) fresh breath after morning coffee, thanks to york peppermint pattie creamer. the feeling is mildly bizarre, but pleasant.

[playwithfire]

jealous of all these talks of heavy military jackets. i'm likely too short and poor to find one for myself.

as for this moment: (relatively) fresh breath after morning coffee, thanks to york peppermint pattie creamer. the feeling is mildly bizarre, but pleasant.

Church Street Surplus. I want one really badly from there but can't justify $75-$100. But, that's not that bad!

[frankie teardrop]

now that's a price i can handle, though i've always had some reservations about paying a lot for clothes (but obv. not the same for music). i'm looking for the more sleek german style thing and not so much a trenchcoat mafia sort of thing.-- or a bomber/leather jacket that doesn't have all the ramones-style zippers and buttons... probably asking the impossible.

[Fixer808]

This is the same one I've got:
http://www.antiquemystique.com/images/6940_jpg.jpg

Also, allegro, sorry to hear about your dad.

[millionmilesaway]

just taught myself how to knit

[icklekitty]

I completely raped my credit card with the help of the vintage shops on Melrose Avenue

[Dra508]

As much as my personal life might be extremely challenging right now, my job is getting better. A couple of weeks ago my manager assigned me to a new area of technology that is suppose to sell in the next two years. Then he told me this week that I'm highly valued, loves having me on his team because I take initiative, I'm strong on the soft skills, and don't require a lot of hand holding. Score.

And I slept 6 hours straight for the first time in months. Dam you red wine - I always figure out it's your fault waking me up.

[Dra508]

Hey double post since I actually have something to be cheerful about. Come on guys, I'm the one who's life just had a grenade thrown at it and even I have something to be cheerful about.

Had dinner with a friend that I haven't seen in so long. I just love her sensibility and intelligence and she laughs at my jokes. She a struggling writer who can't get her book published. She should self publish, but I don't the first thing about it to give her any counsel. Also, we talked about writing something together, sort of a primer for first time voters. Something accessible that 18 year olds would actually read.

VVVVV- I feel old. I don't remember what conversation you are referring to you.

[sentient02970]

Hey double post since I actually have something to be cheerful about. Come on guys, I'm the one who's life just had a grenade thrown at it and even I have something to be cheerful about.

Had dinner with a friend that I haven't seen in so long. I just love her sensibility and intelligence and she laughs at my jokes. She a struggling writer who can't get her book published. She should self publish, but I don't the first thing about it to give her any counsel. Also, we talked about writing something together, sort of a primer for first time voters. Something accessible that 18 year olds would actually read.

You are rocking! Did that boss discussion go over your "angle" at how to do your job best that you were not looking forward to? I'm assuming that also went well. Psyched for you despite the other issues.

I also seem to be going gangbusters at work (suddenly I'm feeling like an "expert", when did that happen??) and my next round of marathon training. I'm also not afraid to say that I'm feeling my most physically fit in over many many years despite just turning (gulp) 42.

[halloween]

i found a great website to learn sign language. Now i've got something to make me feel productive during my free time.

[redshoewearer]

i found a great website to learn sign language. Now i've got something to make me feel productive during my free time.

Would you mind sharing the link? I work with some developmentally disabled folks (I teach them an exercise class) and this would be helpful for a few of them, who understand what I"m saying but aren't verbal and use sign - I've learnt a few signs, but I'd like to learn more.
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When you see someone liked your post - it is a nice feeling.

[darren_mills]

black people.

[halloween]

Would you mind sharing the link? I work with some developmentally disabled folks (I teach them an exercise class) and this would be helpful for a few of them, who understand what I"m saying but aren't verbal and use sign - I've learnt a few signs, but I'd like to learn more.
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When you see someone liked your post - it is a nice feeling.
Here it is!
http://www.westwoodasl.com/moodle/

You just have to create an account and then there's this "course list". I didn't notice that it was only the first few lessons that are free, and then after that you have to pay a small fee for the rest of the lessons. I'm going to look around to see if I find one that's completely free...

[Chris_CDN]

Cave Johnson

[Beef of the Sea]

Duke Cannon

[Frozen Beach]

Dan Barrett (Have A Nice Life, Giles Corey) spell corrected one of my drunken facebook statuses

[Blackbookpress1984]

People realizing the fact that the world must really be ending this taime because Skrillex is winning grammys.

[sublimaze]

Pedicure today. I'm sleepy.

Also, looking forward to my vacation in two months.

[redshoewearer]

Here it is!
http://www.westwoodasl.com/moodle/



Thanks for that!

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I'm trying to think of something positive because I don't always want to only post on the gloomy thread (I'm about to), so I guess I'll say at least I could eat some food today. I don't know what I caught (some type of flu I guess), but whatever it was, it dropped me in my tracks Saturday the way a hornet drops when you spray hornet spray on it. Today was the first day I walked out of my bedroom to the other side of the house.

[Fixer808]

Karaoke tonight! :)

[DF118]

When you spend ages coding something, and it keeps failing. Then after a break, you come back, it clicks together and works!

[marodi]

Mmmm... coffee!

[Hula]

Agonising for days over something you have to write under a deadline only for it to turn out to be a whole lot more painless than you were expecting when you finally get around to doing it.