Heather

I deal with the same thing here. It sucks living in a living situation where you're not an equal. I hope you guys are able to afford something by yourselves soon. - Spidra Webster

The Others (Chris's sister, husband, and kids) came over again today. I had a total meltdown. I don't want to be here so badly. The idea of gaining enough self-respect to be able to get a job seems like a monumental task. - Heather

Sometimes the evil we know is less scary than the unknown we haven't tried yet. I know it's hard. Do you have any career counseling resources you have access to? Alumni associations, county resources, community college resources? Here's the thing, the worst someone on a job interview can do is say no. That's it. While that can be demoralizing, it doesn't say anything about you... more... - Spidra Webster

I'm currently reading Unlimited by Jillian Michaels. I'm a little skeptical about her, but she does have some good things about figuring out what you're good at, what you enjoy, and what your roadblocks are. I think I have a low threshold for rejection and after I got burnt out on applying and the one interview I was really excited about, I just never got back into it. Heck, I've put... more... - Heather

Try to psych yourself into feeling like you're doing things on your terms. The last job I had I'm convinced I interviewed well because I wasn't desperate. While I needed the $, I almost didn't care if I got the job. And that made me seem confident and like *they needed me more than I needed them*. It was the best-paying job I'd ever had. Had great benefits, too. So I think if you just... more... - Spidra Webster

I'm kind of afraid to get a job since I haven't worked in so long. It's going to be a huge change. For some reason that hasn't translated into not caring. But you're right, it's something I can be conscious of and work on. Wise Spidra is wise. :) - Heather

I get the fear. When I last had a job was before the crash. A lot has changed since then. But nothing ventured, nothing gained. If you want to build up your resume (and confidence) prior to going for paying gigs, apply for that volunteer position. It's something you can list on a resume and will give you new contacts who you can use as references. And who can also be part of your job hunting network. You can do it! *shakes pom poms* - Spidra Webster

I've had pneumonia 3 times and it's put me in the hospital every time. :-/ - Hookuh Tinypants from FreshFeed

It was the worst. - Shevonne from iPhone

I'm just kind of worried because Chris's dad has had the same thing I have, and he's gone to the ER for having trouble breathing. Chris started coming down with the "cold" we have, but so far he's doing much, much better then we have been. - Heather

No energy. Aching all over. Horrible. Hope you don't have it. - Bubba da Troll

If you put your hand on your chest, you'll feel like a gurgling sound whenever you breath. Also, if you breath in too deep, you can't. I would start coughing and have to struggle to breathe. I really hope you don't have it. - Shevonne from iPhone

It is a hell I would not wish on anyone. If Chris cannot breathe or catch your breath, then you need to get him to the ER, stat. - Corinne L

Currently: Chris's dad is getting "respiratory treatment" and awaiting blood test results. I'm breathing ok, but not feeling splendid. Chris got in touch with him mom, she said if I go in it will be a long wait. :/ - Heather

He has bronchitis. Chris's mom said I probably have it too. :( - Heather

Oof. I know that one all too well. I had bronchitis a few times as a kid, and all of my bouts of pneumonia were bronchial pneumonia and they're literally the most miserable I've ever been in my life. If you have bronchitis, you do need to see a doctor to receive treatment. It's not wise to let it go away on its own. - Hookuh Tinypants

++ to going in; I've had pneumonia twice, and bronchitis twice. Each time, I needed to have someone take a look at me to determine which it was, and give me the right treatment. It is a pain, but so worth it for getting better (and not getting worse.) - Jennifer Dittrich

Go see a doctor. - SteVe C

Yeah, don't mess around if you're feeling tired, achy, and can't shake and deep breathing is difficult. Mine started with a headache, then fatigue and body aches. I was only in second grade, but I remember it vividly. By the time my parents took me to the doctor I was running a fever of 103 (on its way to 105+.) - Jkram|ɯɐɹʞſ

Like the flu on alien steroids. It's nothing to mess around with. - MoTO #TeamMonique

Blah, I guess it'll be a trip to the ER for me. (Appts with my doc take forever and the walk-in clinic isn't open.) I was feeling better for a while today, but the cough and chest pain are coming back quickly. - Heather

The only time I had pneumonia was as a complication from a ground squirrel bite. I was so sick from whatever the rodent gave me that I didn't even realize I had pneumonia. An x-ray at the hospital clued me in. It felt awful, like I had a full grown adult sitting on my chest. - Kelli H. from Android

Yes. It was wretched. - Katy S

Tylenol PM took a while to kick in last night, but kick in it did! Slept less then I expected, but after some Robitussin, Tylenol, and Earl Grey I'm feeling better then expected. It's all about the Earl Grey. - Heather

The part with everything-causes-coughing? Not fun. Started out ok, but my throat is now raw and my back and calves (why???) are super sore. Also, I would like to stop the feeling of drastic temperature fluctuations and getting goosebumps/shivers while feeling warm. #Whendidcoldsgetthishorrible? - Heather

sorry. i sympathize. tylenol and advil pm actually wake me up, it's weird. - SteVe C

Ah, hot/cold fluctuation explained by last night's 100F temp. Last night was rough, but I'm hoping it was the turning point and it's all improvement from here. Especially now that Chris has it. :( - Heather

Pinterest, FF, and Netflix have lead me to this way of life. Oh yeah, we started Battlestar Galactica last night. - Heather

#teamcylon - Chris Topher

27? That many? - Greg GuitarBuster

Like my Murakami. :) - Kelli H. from Android

If he's lost, the local grocery store doesn't have their bulletin board anymore, so I'd have to check the post office. But he could be part of the clowder that belongs to the lady up the street. Either way, I can't get him neutered under the local shelter's stray program because he's too friendly. I'm afraid to end up with a back yard full of kittens like last year. :/ - Heather

I think orange fluffy cat is preggers. I wish I could catch her and bring her to the local shelter, but I can't afford to. I have the time to do something about the feral cat population, and I have the resources I need. I just don't have the cash. ($35 if she's feral for TNR, $85 if she's friendly) - Heather

Wait - they charge you to drop off a stray? - Katy S

Yes, they do. - Chris Topher

Around here we can just drop them off. If you need a trap, they'll charge a refundable deposit for use of one of theirs, but there isn't a charge for dropping off animals. - Katy S

One positive thing every other day? One per week? Call me and challenge me to point out the good in things? - Lo

Or marijuana. Works for me. - Lo

How about you keep your daily goal but you allow yourself a short list of positive reminders that you can copy in place of your own, say no more than once a week... - WarLord

i've enjoyed it. - Joe Silence

Yeah, we fell down that hole a few months ago! Great ride, too. :) - JA Castillo

My only problem with the first episode is that I kept recognizing stuff from Pinterest. I guess that's what happens when people fall in love with a show that doesn't have many episodes. lol - Heather

ONE OF US ONE OF US - Steven Perez

Season 1 finished. Oh dear, that means we're half way through... - Heather

Paradoxes are a staple of Time Travel stories but apparently a Russian physicist has a theory: "Novikov self-consistency principle" asserts that if an event exists that would give rise to a paradox, or to any "change" to the past whatsoever, then the probability of that event is zero. In short, it says that it is impossible to create time paradoxes.http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki... - WarLord

So something like going into the past and killing a person would not be possible? - Heather

DUNKIN DONUTS IS AWESOME! - Chris Topher

I like their donuts, their croissant sandwiches, their muffins and many other things but their coffee is undrinkable swill. - Jim #TeamMonique

Coolatas FTW!! - Heather

Their coffee isn't bad, but I prefer to get coffee from Wawa. - John (bird whisperer)

I really like their flavored coffees :D - Chris Topher