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[Prince_Alarming]

OK so my sister's little one is kicking off asking to go to Daddy's house. I know she says she wants to go to mummy's house when she's with daddy, and when my parents are looking after she wants her mum too, but it niggles me, and I very nearly told her the truth about her daddy, which is that he's a selfish egotistical arsehole who's put their mother, my sister, through hell. But, praise be to christ, I held my tongue.

 

[Tames D]

Walk along the Atlantic early this morning, dark, foggy, a bit icy, couldn’t see the waves, could hear them, but it was awesome just the same.

Even did Sil lum Tao and the Sun style short form there today… and I was the only person there

I love doing my cardio to the sound of the waves on mornings like this. I'm on the West coast though.

 

[Tigerwarrior]

Sometimes life doesn't go the way we planned. In some ways I'm grateful for that, because I had dumb ideas about what my life should be like when I was 17. Now I feel happy that certain things didn't work out, but at the same time sorrow, because my current life isn't where I'd like it to be. Could be worse though, 10 years ago I was homeless. So I'm grateful for all the blessings I have, but I still want a few more things in my life (not material stuff) is this greed to want more? Or should I suck it up and just be grateful? I just want better for myself.

 

[Dirty Dog]

Sometimes life doesn't go the way we planned. In some ways I'm grateful for that, because I had dumb ideas about what my life should be like when I was 17. Now I feel happy that certain things didn't work out, but at the same time sorrow, because my current life isn't where I'd like it to be. Could be worse though, 10 years ago I was homeless. So I'm grateful for all the blessings I have, but I still want a few more things in my life (not material stuff) is this greed to want more? Or should I suck it up and just be grateful? I just want better for myself.

Both. You should be grateful for what you have. That doesn't mean you can't want more.

 

[_Simon_]

Sometimes life doesn't go the way we planned. In some ways I'm grateful for that, because I had dumb ideas about what my life should be like when I was 17. Now I feel happy that certain things didn't work out, but at the same time sorrow, because my current life isn't where I'd like it to be. Could be worse though, 10 years ago I was homeless. So I'm grateful for all the blessings I have, but I still want a few more things in my life (not material stuff) is this greed to want more? Or should I suck it up and just be grateful? I just want better for myself.

It's not greedy brother, it's your life. I'm not a fan of "forced" gratitude, but moreso of genuinely recognising and acknowledging what you do have (and what you have done) that's meaningful and of value to you. You can appreciate all that and want more, or better for yourself. To me it's the nature of humans and our own evolution through life. We do want to evolve, and we each have our unique paths.

I'm sort of in a similar spot. I've not been in a very good place at all most of this year, but I'm taking steps. I do need to acknowledge what I do have and celebrate myself and my wins, and honestly start loving myself and being more compassionate. It's hard for us to do, very hard. But I'm getting there. And also wanting to be in a better place.

Let's walk that path together everyone.

 

[Prince_Alarming]

What are you guys doing for new years? I've run out of money so I'm going to spend the entire day in my pyjamas drinking gunpowder green tea and smoking my last few cigarettes. Then at the stroke of midnight I'm gonna zero all my health apps (couch to 5k, NHS quit smoking etc.) and then having cut down on my nicotine and alcohol intake slowly and succesfully, go cold turkey, wake up the next morning and go for a run. Nothing exciting...

 

[Xue Sheng]

What are you guys doing for new years? I've run out of money so I'm going to spend the entire day in my pyjamas drinking gunpowder green tea and smoking my last few cigarettes. Then at the stroke of midnight I'm gonna zero all my health apps (couch to 5k, NHS quit smoking etc.) and then having cut down on my nicotine and alcohol intake slowly and succesfully, go cold turkey, wake up the next morning and go for a run. Nothing exciting...

Same thing i’ve done the last 10 years. Going to bed early

 

[Buka]

I learned today that the public school system has failed my youngest. She has never been shown how to make a proper, paper snowflake. Well, that alarming gap in her education has now been addressed.

I think she’s now making a bunch to hang for our Xmas eve party tomorrow.

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That’s awesome.

 

[Xue Sheng]

I’ve got a brand new, old plan.

And fir the first time in over 30 years, i might have aNew years resolution. But that would also mean i have broken every resolution i have ever made…. Since my last resolution, ovet 30 years ago, was to not make anymore New Year’s resolutions….. but i haven’t made it yet…. So we will see if i break that one too

 

[Xue Sheng]

I learned today that the public school system has failed my youngest. She has never been shown how to make a proper, paper snowflake. Well, that alarming gap in her education has now been addressed.

I think she’s now making a bunch to hang for our Xmas eve party tomorrow.

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First they stop teaching cursive, then they stop teaching how to read an analog clock and now they don’t teach snowflakes either…. This is just wrong…

I’m glad you picked up the slack on this one…. Snowflakes are important

 

[_Simon_]

What are you guys doing for new years? I've run out of money so I'm going to spend the entire day in my pyjamas drinking gunpowder green tea and smoking my last few cigarettes. Then at the stroke of midnight I'm gonna zero all my health apps (couch to 5k, NHS quit smoking etc.) and then having cut down on my nicotine and alcohol intake slowly and succesfully, go cold turkey, wake up the next morning and go for a run. Nothing exciting...

Usually do nothing, but having a retro gaming night with the guys. Get pizza, and scream at the screen. Looking forward to it

 

[Prince_Alarming]

Usually do nothing, but having a retro gaming night with the guys. Get pizza, and scream at the screen. Looking forward to it

Now that sounds like a time

 

[Prince_Alarming]

I'm coming back to life. After a series of psychotic episodes that destroyed my life, for the first time in 10 or more years, I'm properly medicated, I'm working on my fitness, I have a vocation, several part time jobs and hopefully soon a ministry and I do my kata first thing in my morning. Now it's time to leave my addictions behind as I don't need them any more.

 

[_Simon_]

I'm coming back to life. After a series of psychotic episodes that destroyed my life, for the first time in 10 or more years, I'm properly medicated, I'm working on my fitness, I have a vocation, several part time jobs and hopefully soon a ministry and I do my kata first thing in my morning. Now it's time to leave my addictions behind as I don't need them any more.

Well done brother, that's freakin awesome. Seriously, be proud of yourself ay

 

[Prince_Alarming]

Well done brother, that's freakin awesome. Seriously, be proud of yourself ay

Thank you. Just had my last cigarette, and I'm not drinking today even though it's new year's eve because I'm going for my first couch to 5k run for the Nth time tomorrow

 

[drop bear]

A mate of mines club.

Rob Giuffrida

2024! Big year for vets and 25 is gonna be even bigger! If you’re a veteran come on and be apart of the family!

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[Gyakuto]

 

[Prince_Alarming]

I don't know if this is from watching too much scandi noir, very much against my will, but I was expecting something horrible to happen any second, and it didn't. Just a nice Chrstmas video. Thank you <3

 

[Gyakuto]

I'm coming back to life. After a series of psychotic episodes that destroyed my life, for the first time in 10 or more years, I'm properly medicated, I'm working on my fitness, I have a vocation, several part time jobs and hopefully soon a ministry and I do my kata first thing in my morning. Now it's time to leave my addictions behind as I don't need them any more.

Research has shown that dealing with one addiction at a time is far more successful that trying to deal with multiple issues. I suggest dealing with alcohol first because when under it’s influence, your more like to break out the cancer sticks and light up; alcohol suppresses ones will power!

You can do this…you’re a martial artist

 

[Gyakuto]

I don't know if this is from watching too much scandi noir, very much against my will, but I was expecting something horrible to happen any second, and it didn't. Just a nice Chrstmas video. Thank you <3

I had The Bridge on DVD for years, but haven’t watched it yet!