So I don't know why we keep going back to the same store and still being surprised that all the lines are backed up halfway to the back of the store. Even the self checkout lanes. It would be one thing if it only happened this time of year when they are really busy but they are always slow. If you have more than 3 people in front of you any time you go there you will absolutely wait in line at least 15 minutes. My dad and I just stood in line for 45 minutes there. I would have just walked out but my dad had bananas in the cart and you don't get between him and his bananas.
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I’m making this to replace Random Thought of The Day in a way that makes it more different to What Are You Thinking About Right Now? and it is in Just For Fun.
If you thought something weird/random like “I wonder how many drops of water it takes to fill a bath“ or “Why don’t rolls of wrapping paper have a little metal cutter like rolls of foil?” you can post it here.
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I just remembered that today is ten years since December 21, 2012, which was supposed to be the end of the world, and that the day has a lot of 1s and 2s in it.
That is so weird... I took this photo today because of the number sequence.I just remembered that today is ten years since December 21, 2012, which was supposed to be the end of the world, and that the day has a lot of 1s and 2s in it.
At my local drugstore. You have to be 21 or older to buy cigarettes. 12/21/01. Not as cool as 12/21/12 though even though it'll be 12/22/22 soon.
No idea what alien tape is but let's connect more dots by saying that the Mayans were also contacted by aliens.
Interesting. It used to be 18. When did that change? Not that I think smoking is a good thing. Just that I started smoking when I was like 15. I wasn't technically allowed to buy them either but I often did and hardly ever got IDed. But when I could, I'd have someone else buy them for me. I think back then the alcohol law was way more strictly followed.That is so weird... I took this photo today because of the number sequence.
At my local drugstore. You have to be 21 or older to buy cigarettes. 12/21/01. Not as cool as 12/21/12 though even though it'll be 12/22/22 soon.
No idea what alien tape is but let's connect more dots by saying that the Mayans were also contacted by aliens.
yea I know what you mean, I can't really relate much to people my age who have a partner and kids, it seems to be most of what they talk about is married, family life etc. whereas my life consists of me being a loner and doing nothing exciting or normal parent lifestyle related whatsoever. and I get what you mean about imposter syndrome, people will figure out how boring I am eventually and it will just lead to disappointment.Sometimes I read in books or online where people say they have social anxiety, and then later they would mention they have a bunch of close friends and are married or in a long-term committed relationship. Not to diminish their suffering, but I just can't relate at all. My impression is that for a lot of these people, their social anxiety mainly shows up as physical symptoms (getting flustered, heart pounding, etc), and it gets better over time once they get to know the other person and become relaxed around them. But in my case, I had social anxiety for most of my life, and I feel like it almost gets worse the longer I know someone - it's like I get imposter syndrome and sooner or later they're gonna find out I have no personality (because I actually don't).
I haven't had any negative side effects from my meds yet. I'm very grateful.
Well the only one so far is that Salma Hayak still looks magnificent - dear oh dear.
Yah, this. I think it depends why your SA manifests itself. For me part of my problem is that I sometimes have difficulty communicating effectively and that never goes away, even if I get to know someone better. It's always a challenge and so can make communicating difficult and anxiety provoking. It all depends on what the underlying cause of your anxiety is. So many different reasons why someone can feel anxious in social situations.
Well, in my case I actually managed to overcome the low self-esteem problem. I don't think I'm boring, and my lack of personality just comes from the fact that in childhood I was forced to suppress my natural personality and put on a quiet and passive shell in order to not trigger abuse. Gradually in adulthood I was able to get rid of that shell, but it's like I've replaced it with a bunch of masks of what I think "acting normal" looks like in a given situation. I don't think I ever got to build a personality underneath it all.yea I know what you mean, I can't really relate much to people my age who have a partner and kids, it seems to be most of what they talk about is married, family life etc. whereas my life consists of me being a loner and doing nothing exciting or normal parent lifestyle related whatsoever. and I get what you mean about imposter syndrome, people will figure out how boring I am eventually and it will just lead to disappointment.
I think people with "classic" social anxiety experience it in specific situations, like public speaking or eating in front of others or standing in line at the store or whatever. But I think they still have a coherent personality that they are able to slowly reveal outside of those specific situations. If they go to school or work or a club or some place where they are around the same group of people regularly they can still naturally make friends without too much trouble. I've seen it happen over and over again with people who call themselves "shy" or "introverted". (Often their shyness even makes them endearing.) But to me that process seems kind of like a black box, like that whole "??? ... Profit!!!" meme.
In a way I feel like my problem is the opposite of classic social anxiety. I do quite well in structured situations - I can handle public speaking if I'm well-prepared. Of course I am still nervous, but it's like I know my stuff and I can focus on that. But in socialising and relationships it's like, just focus on "being yourself" - what on earth is "myself"??? Has a mental breakdown 🤯
I was a teacher briefly and sometimes when I'm socialising I feel myself slipping into "teacher mode" and inwardly cringe at myself. It's almost like I'm doing a lesson about hobbies and I'm all like, "I like to read. What do you like to do?" and stuff. Ugh.
I wonder what it's like to feel like an actual person...
Anyway, this video explains the nuances really well. I have a lot more to say about avoidant personality but I've already written a wall of text 😂
There was a lad sitting in a chair next to the security guard in Aldi. I noticed him cos he made a sound that was like yeah, and with a massive smile on his face then got up and started dancing , he had headphones in and was getting really into it 🤣😂 I was nearly brought to tears it was so funny. I made my way out and as I'm unlocking my bike was watching people's faces as they came out and they were smiling in a bemused kind of way.
Walking back home on the other side of the street a large electric remote control 4 x4 car was going along the pavement; this guy in his 40's then scooped it up. Reminded me of when I was a kid and I really, badly wanted a remote control car and my perants got me one with a lead 😮😮😮 heartbroken 🤣😂
Walking back home on the other side of the street a large electric remote control 4 x4 car was going along the pavement; this guy in his 40's then scooped it up. Reminded me of when I was a kid and I really, badly wanted a remote control car and my perants got me one with a lead 😮😮😮 heartbroken 🤣😂
Childhood Snap card, played. 😸 It was not cool. 😬Reminded me of when I was a kid and I really, badly wanted a remote control car and my perants got me one with a lead 😮😮😮 heartbroken 🤣😂
This was the one I wanted
It's raining sideways
Looks like I am going to squander my “good standing” at work. My recent review with my boss was really good and she said nice things about me. But I cannot physically or mentally handle the training session they want me to do with our new employee. I should have never agreed to it in the first place and I am kicking myself for doing so.
Whoa..imagine turning 21 on 12/21/22 (or even better 12/21/21). That'd be one hell of a party, for sure.That is so weird... I took this photo today because of the number sequence.
At my local drugstore. You have to be 21 or older to buy cigarettes. 12/21/01. Not as cool as 12/21/12 though even though it'll be 12/22/22 soon.
No idea what alien tape is but let's connect more dots by saying that the Mayans were also contacted by aliens.
My area where I live has numerous designated places where you can leave your Xmas tree to be recycled. There was two Christmas trees left already and it's only Boxing Day 😮
Parents! I don't know what they were thinking ( this one's cheaper 🤣). I can't remember playing with it at all because of the lead.Childhood Snap card, played. 😸 It was not cool. 😬
I just realized that the first thing I ever remember my grandmother saying to me was "Did you let a toot?"
Real life just ain't like it is in the movies I tell ya.
Real life just ain't like it is in the movies I tell ya.
Mcdonald's Chicken Nuggets are not nearly as tasty as they used to be back in the earlier 2000s, they are probably healthier though. I know they changed their formula a while ago, but I do miss the old taste. Around my area, the cheapest chicken nuggets tend to be from Burger King, which is quite a bargain compared to what you can purchase at the store. The tastiest chicken nuggets from fast food joints in my area though, at least in my opinion, are from Wendys, and funny enough they remind me of the old McNuggets from Mcdonalds which probably means they toss in all of the chicken parts blend it into the pink goo and it is probably incredibly unhealthy for you.
With that said, I tend to avoid fast food joints now, mostly because of how expensive they are. Unless there is a deal going on, I can typically find a comparable meal at a more traditional restaurant that can be split between two people for the same price. The quantity of food served at places that used to be more expensive can justify a slightly higher price, and the ease of purchasing items via the Internet makes the fast service of a lot of fast food joints nearly pointless as it will be ready by the time you get there regardless.
With that said, I tend to avoid fast food joints now, mostly because of how expensive they are. Unless there is a deal going on, I can typically find a comparable meal at a more traditional restaurant that can be split between two people for the same price. The quantity of food served at places that used to be more expensive can justify a slightly higher price, and the ease of purchasing items via the Internet makes the fast service of a lot of fast food joints nearly pointless as it will be ready by the time you get there regardless.
Buy yourself a FryDaddy and some cheap frozen tater tots and nuggets and you'll probably never look back.Mcdonald's Chicken Nuggets are not nearly as tasty as they used to be back in the earlier 2000s, they are probably healthier though. I know they changed their formula a while ago, but I do miss the old taste. Around my area, the cheapest chicken nuggets tend to be from Burger King, which is quite a bargain compared to what you can purchase at the store. The tastiest chicken nuggets from fast food joints in my area though, at least in my opinion, are from Wendys, and funny enough they remind me of the old McNuggets from Mcdonalds which probably means they toss in all of the chicken parts blend it into the pink goo and it is probably incredibly unhealthy for you.
With that said, I tend to avoid fast food joints now, mostly because of how expensive they are. Unless there is a deal going on, I can typically find a comparable meal at a more traditional restaurant that can be split between two people for the same price. The quantity of food served at places that used to be more expensive can justify a slightly higher price, and the ease of purchasing items via the Internet makes the fast service of a lot of fast food joints nearly pointless as it will be ready by the time you get there regardless.
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