Lol, I'm such a goody two shoes it aint even funny. I never got in trouble during school ever... seriously. No detention. No fights. No arguments. Watching violent shows and playing shooter video games or sleep cycles just don't have an effect on me... besides, even if I do, I do it rarely.
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Lol, I'm such a goody two shoes it aint even funny. I never got in trouble during school ever... seriously. No detention. No fights. No arguments. Watching violent shows and playing shooter video games or sleep cycles just don't have an effect on me... besides, even if I do, I do it rarely.
klunderbunker
Welcome to My (And Not Sly's) House
You sound exactly like me. I jsut don't always go to class, or do any work. In regular school I watched wrestling, played violent games and never got in any real trouble.
Downward Spiral
I'm Not From Your Country
Longest I've ever gone without sleep? 50 hours.
Amount of sleep I get every night? Around 7-8 hours at the most.
What helps me get to sleep, is not thinking about sleep. Seriously, when you actually try to get to sleep, it's virtually impossible. And when you're waiting for your mind to drift off, then it's even harder as well. My solution to this, is a music player. Stops you thinking, and you can fall asleep, simply by listening to some very old music. Frank Sinatra is good for that.
I could not function on less than 5 hours sleep a day though. Coffee is not for me, so yes, it would be impossible.
Amount of sleep I get every night? Around 7-8 hours at the most.
What helps me get to sleep, is not thinking about sleep. Seriously, when you actually try to get to sleep, it's virtually impossible. And when you're waiting for your mind to drift off, then it's even harder as well. My solution to this, is a music player. Stops you thinking, and you can fall asleep, simply by listening to some very old music. Frank Sinatra is good for that.
I could not function on less than 5 hours sleep a day though. Coffee is not for me, so yes, it would be impossible.
TheOneBigWill
[This Space for Rent]
Thats just it. Pepsi, or any type of soda doesn't keep me energized or awake. Literally, I've been capable (before) of drinking half a can of pop, then instantly going to bed and falling asleep. Or, if you want a different situation, when I've tried staying awake, I've drank multiple cans of pop, and they still don't have an effect on keeping me from falling asleep. So, the overall point.. caffeine doesn't keep me awake.
I used to play music all the time. That was honestly the best way for me to fall asleep, ALL THE TIME! I had a really old radio, I could turn a sleep nob to about 1 hour. I'd never have to reset it, I'd be out before it went off.
When I used to stay the night at my friends, I'd play their stereo in their living room really low, but enough to where I could lay and listen. It was always the best way to calm your nerves and just drift off.
The only problem is, I can't do that anymore, because my daughter sleeps in the same room as me. Therefore, if I play the radio, it'll wake her up.. and typically, that kid can fall asleep for 10 minutes, get suddenly woken up, then never get back to sleep for another 3-4 hours.
I COULD buy a headset, but then I wouldn't hear her if she started suddenly crying, or if my Father was yelling for help. And thats one of the main reasons I'm still living at home.. to be there for my Father.
Downward Spiral
I'm Not From Your Country
Poor Will...Sounds like you're having a hard time lately, with the whole lack of sleep thing. It's good to hear that you're still there to help your father too. I don't mean to get personal or anything here, so I won't say much, but I really hope that you're enjoying being with your father when he needs you. I really admire that in people.
Sleep: Defying Will since 1982.
One day, they'll invent pills that eliminate the need for sleep...one day.
Sleep: Defying Will since 1982.
One day, they'll invent pills that eliminate the need for sleep...one day.
TheOneBigWill
[This Space for Rent]
I love both of my Parents. Yes I argue with them, even at the age of 25. Yes I get annoyed by some of their decisions in life, even at the age of 25. And I definately feel as if from time to time I'm now making their decisions for them.. although the truth is, even at 25, I'd be completely lost without them.
My Father is and has been in very bad health for a while. Hes had several heart operations, and even more heart attacks. This is why he is in constant need of someone in the home. My Mother still works, a factory job. I dispise factory jobs because of what they've done to her. Its literally worn her body to nothing.
Truth be told, even with a pill that'd eliminate sleep, I wouldn't want it. Sleep is one of the greatest things life holds. You get the ability to leave real life for a bit of time. To escape into a realm, a fantasy world. If its a wonderful dream, it can make you awake in a great mood. Thats why I love sleeping.. when I can.
TheOneBigWill
[This Space for Rent]
chasingamy
The thrill is gone...and so am I
Like my Courtney, your Gabrielle sounds like an active, fearless one who is going to be keeping you on your toes for years to come and giving you gray hair before youre 30!
I wish you and your wife all the best. I wanted to share this quote with you as it seemed to fit your situation: "Love is not sweet talks and flowers, but love is forgiving and compromising." (author unknown) Relationships are sometimes hard; you have to try all the time. It sounds like youre on the right path.
I am 29. I got married at 19 and had my daughter at 21. Yeah, I know 19 is young. I was going through an 'Im burnt out on college-working all the time-living at home-never having any fun-life sucks in general' phase. I wasnt in love but thought he was the answer to my problems at the time. Needless to say, I only ended up with more problems. I definitely lived and learned, but it all made me who am I today and I wouldnt do it over because then I wouldnt have my daughter.
It wasnt easy leaving him and starting over. It was very scary at first and my self-esteem was basically non-existent then. Even now, everyday there are challenges that could get me down if I let them. For example, I had right knee surgery last Friday (why I havent responded till now). Recovery/rehab is going to be tough and Ill be tested, but I know I can do just about anything as I have a very strong will. One inspirational quote that I have posted on my desk that keeps me going is Anyone can give up, it's the easiest thing in the world to do. But to hold it together when everyone else would understand if you fell apart, that's true strength. (unknown author)
Not so much. If anything my attitude comes from being a DUKE fan whereas most of my family/friends are Carolina fans. Naturally, there is great rivalry between the two teams and their fans, and my teams been getting the worst of it in recent years.
The worst Ive ever gotten are parking tickets, speeding tickets, and one seatbelt ticket. Otherwise, Ive been the model citizen.Attention class: todays lesson will be on why you should love the Panthers deserving of its own thread?
TheOneBigWill
[This Space for Rent]
Well, if its Kevin Nash styled "silver" hair, then I'd be perfectly fine with it. I think his hair looks amazing. Although trying to take on a Pro Wrestler's hair style has never seemingly worked for me in the past. (Raven's blonde streaks & curly hair, Jericho's blonde hair w/ red tips)
Gabrielle is definately a handful, but I'd never quit on her. And I'd die running out of energy before I'd stop wanting to play with her. Then again, I'm sure I'd opt to try and rest while she watched cartoons.
Its often hard to figure out what path is right or wrong. What choice is good or bad. The best advice anyone could give is to follow what you feel is best, and take the leap into the unknown. If you don't, you'll regret the "What If's."
I wouldn't consider you too young at 19. Maybe blinded by the wrong reasons, but not too young. I agree with you on questioning myself if I got married for the right or wrong reasons. I felt it was the best situation at the time, I felt it was what would help me. The same thing goes for having a Family.
This is kinda a continuation of the above reply. I love my Wife, that won't change. But we've had our differences and our problems. Furthermore, I've come to terms on falling in love with someone else while being married to her. Which in marriage terms is the "mother of all sins."
I don't ask for forgiveness for my actions, because I followed what I felt was true, what I felt was right. I was 23 when I got married, my Wife was 20, going on 21. We were married on Halloween in 05. At that point, I thought everything fit and made sense.
We had our daughter the following year, in March of 06. Things got rough with lack of attention for me. I guess you could call it selfishness. I felt like there were problems in my marriage that I wanted to fix, but she didn't. I took almost a year trying to fix them alone and finally gave up. At that time, almost as if it was a sign, someone else came into my life. That I later fell in love with.
Things have once again altered, changed, and my Wife and I have a lot of things that need fixed and worked out. She understands now more than she was willing to then, and a lot is in part to my attention swaying away from her to another. Unfortunately its not as easy for me, because I don't claim to fall in love with someone without truly believing it and having great reason for it. Again, its a work in progress, it'll take time and energy, but if its meant.. it'll be.
First I'd like to state you have very beautiful quotes to guide yourself by. They're definately inspirational.
Now, as far as rehab goes. I know first hand how it sucks. I had an ankle/foot injury that required two reconstructive surgeries and the rehab of learning how to walk again. I was a kid at the time. I'm sure you have an idea on how hard it must be for a child to stay focused on something so hard.
More recently in life, in 06, I had a fallen arch that required rehab and learning how to walk on that foot again. Apply pressure, anyways.
The most important thing to realize is you're no longer just living for youself. You're no longer just doing things for yourself, you're doing them for your daughter as well. She will be more than enough to get you through anything. She is your muse, your inspiration.
A seatbelt ticket? Come on, who forgets to put a seatbelt on. tisk, tisk, tisk. lolI've had speeding tickets, and traffic violations. (ran a red light, accidentally) I'm proud to say I've never left the drive-way without my seatbelt on. I typically don't even leave with others in the passenger seat until they buckle up either.
Oh, if you ask for it, I'll definately give it to you. Unfortunately, there are several in the bar room who've grown more than tired of hearing about American Football talk. So it'd have to be a thread in the Sports section, and it'd have to be open for debate and discussion, as posts made in that section have to make sense.
Skullz Crack'Em
Lord of the Skulls
I drink a glass of milk before I go to bed some nights, it helps me get to sleep quicker.
TheOneBigWill
[This Space for Rent]
How does Milk help a person sleep? I've never understood that, but several people seem to think it works.
HBK-aholic
Shawn Michaels ❤
Wow that's a really great quote.
Skullz Crack'Em
Lord of the Skulls
I don't know how it works either, but it certainly makes a difference for me anyway.
HBK-aholic
Shawn Michaels ❤
^^ Guys! There's a new girl!
justinsayne
Cody Rhodes is an excellant
Jalpeno will be dry humping his screen tonight, he's been looking for a new one to stalk ever since the other left
HBK-aholic
Shawn Michaels ❤
What he said vv
Jalpeno will be dry humping his screen tonight, he's been looking for a new one to stalk ever since the other left
TheOneBigWill
[This Space for Rent]
<< she's on that page. Whats with the fucking "<^>"
TheOneBigWill
[This Space for Rent]
I just spent a good 10 minutes looking for the downward facing pacman symbol, before I realized they were "v's" LOL
HBK-aholic
Shawn Michaels ❤
LMAO Haven't laughed that much in a good while.
chasingamy
The thrill is gone...and so am I
Very well said. There can be no reward without some risk.
As I have not been in that situation, I wont pretend to know what you, your wife, and the other are going through. I think you said it best with if its meant itll be - only time will tell.
Wow, just wow.
Sounds like you are pretty strong yourself.
My surgery went fine. I had a torn miniscus and my kneecap was slipping out of alignment, so I had two procedures done Friday. I tried to walk too soon this weekend and pulled my quad muscle. That hurt like a b!%ch and I have pain with every step. So now Im in a leg imobilizer and Im keeping it elevated on 3 pillows and doing pretty much constant ice packs per doctors orders. Its been a ROUGH week.
Indeed. I learned and took that to heart during my pregnancy before she was even born. Its all about Courtney!! She has been so wonderful this week, helping me out around the house and praying for me at night.
I didnt leave the house without my seatbelt on either. I have a pet peeve about that too. The car doesnt move until everyone is buckled up. I was less than 15 yards from the Nannys, was running late that morning, I had just undid the seatbelt and put on my turn signal for the driveway, when a state trooper came along and decided to be a complete @$$hole. What was he doing patrolling a residential subdivision anyway?
Thanks Becca. Im always on the lookout for good quotes.