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I don't mean to be rude but this happens far too much. I just hope this doesn't become a habit. Joshua, you know that I think of you as a wxbuddy and if you ever need to talk I am here, but we all need to step back before posting things sometimes.
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Josh - take my advice - take a break. You have become overly obsessive with reaching a x number of post counts and being number one. That's not what this board is about - its about the quality of posts not the quantity. I think you owe it to the members of storm2k to take a break - get your head on straight then make a decision about coming back. This "I'm leaving" post is like the boy who cried wolf too many times.....and its getting really old. Next time take it to the mods or admins in private. I won't allow another "I'm leaving" post to be made - do you understand.
Sorry if I seem I am being harsh - but sometimes tough love makes all the difference in the world and I'm a firm believer of it.
Patricia
Sorry if I seem I am being harsh - but sometimes tough love makes all the difference in the world and I'm a firm believer of it.
Patricia
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my 2 cents --- I can't believe anybody would even care how many posts they themselves have or anybody else for that matter.
JMO -- but I think entirely too much is made of posting milestones, and the bottom line is, if you have acheived top spots by superficial posting for no other purpose than to be at the top of something, then you DO have your priorities backwards.
Remember....quality, not quantity.
JMO -- but I think entirely too much is made of posting milestones, and the bottom line is, if you have acheived top spots by superficial posting for no other purpose than to be at the top of something, then you DO have your priorities backwards.
Remember....quality, not quantity.
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Besides, who decided 20,000 was the finish line? In KY, I've seen a heck of a lot of horse races where the winner wasn't anywhere close to the front along the backstretch or even at 7/8 of a mile into it. Sometimes, they don't even pull ahead until the end when they get a nose ahead at the 1 1/4 mile finish line.
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ticka1 wrote:Josh - take my advice - take a break. You have become overly obsessive with reaching a x number of post counts and being number one. That's not what this board is about - its about the quality of posts not the quantity. I think you owe it to the members of storm2k to take a break - get your head on straight then make a decision about coming back. This "I'm leaving" post is like the boy who cried wolf too many times.....and its getting really old. Next time take it to the mods or admins in private. I won't allow another "I'm leaving" post to be made - do you understand.
Sorry if I seem I am being harsh - but sometimes tough love makes all the difference in the world and I'm a firm believer of it.
Patricia
Well said Ticka.
BTW, welcome back Bre.
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j wrote:my 2 cents --- I can't believe anybody would even care how many posts they themselves have or anybody else for that matter.
JMO -- but I think entirely too much is made of posting milestones, and the bottom line is, if you have acheived top spots by superficial posting for no other purpose than to be at the top of something, then you DO have your priorities backwards.
Remember....quality, not quantity.
...........I couldn't agree more.
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Long time no post. Well there is a reason for that. I have had a ton (and I mean a TON 
) of stuff go on in my life over this past week; and knowing you I have faith that you will listen to what I have to say; so here goes.
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First off, I am sad because my dad; had he been alive today, would have turned 48 this coming Tuesday (the 9th). So I am also sad and down about that as well. In addition, the one year anniversary of his passing is January 6th; which is now just over a month away. So naturally since this is going to be my first holiday season without him, I am sad and down about that as well. I am trying to do things to perk myself up though, but it is hard.
Second, I am out of work in case you did not know. I cannot remember if I told you or not. But I quit my job because I got frustrated over a bunch of stuff there, like for example they didn't give me increased responsibilities like they said they would; they were placing unneeded stress upon me by making me sit on my arse for 5 hours a day just answering phones and taking messages (I had to give myself things to do to feel wanted, I was only helping out from Labor Day weekend to mid Nov. because the other guy there broke his ankle. Had it not been for that, I would still have had nothing to do.)
Third, I have gained more weight. I am now up to 250.5 lbs as of yesterday. This is due to increased stress from the three things that I mentioned above, as well as depression from this being the first holiday season without my dad and the stress of being out of work (and the resultant money squeeze).
Fourth, I have been worrying how I am going to pay my bills. One of them is already late, but it is not 100% my fault; as I did not get the part back that I need so that I can return it in full to my former DSL provider (since I upgraded to cable Internet 2 weeks ago). I have enough for bills and rent; but groceries have to come out of my pocket this month; so that is my main concern. Also the late bill as well. I basically cannot spend anything on luxuries this month. Or Christmas gifts.
Fifth, I have been very worried lately about another good Internet friend of mine who went into the ER twice over the Thanksgiving weekend. She apparently had a migraine and was vomiting on Thanksgiving Day and went to the ER once; and on Friday she was still sore and achy so they asked her to come back. That was the last time that I heard from her. I had another friend contact her house and apparently she was supposed to come home yesterday but still I have not seen her online since Friday. I am really beginning to worry...
And last but not least; running many message boards is certainly getting to be a strain on this young body of mine. Sure I love it and it's fun; but it gets to be too much at times. I need something to do with my time that will not stress me out and make me sick or worry.
So in short, you can see why I have so much to be concerned about. It has been a hectic time lately; but I needed someone to tell all this to; and I chose you.
Hope you understand. Thanks for listening. 
) of stuff go on in my life over this past week; and knowing you I have faith that you will listen to what I have to say; so here goes.
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First off, I am sad because my dad; had he been alive today, would have turned 48 this coming Tuesday (the 9th). So I am also sad and down about that as well.
In addition, the one year anniversary of his passing is January 6th; which is now just over a month away. So naturally since this is going to be my first holiday season without him, I am sad and down about that as well. I am trying to do things to perk myself up though, but it is hard.
Second, I am out of work in case you did not know. I cannot remember if I told you or not. But I quit my job because I got frustrated over a bunch of stuff there, like for example they didn't give me increased responsibilities like they said they would; they were placing unneeded stress upon me by making me sit on my arse for 5 hours a day just answering phones and taking messages (I had to give myself things to do to feel wanted, I was only helping out from Labor Day weekend to mid Nov. because the other guy there broke his ankle.
Had it not been for that, I would still have had nothing to do.)
Third, I have gained more weight. I am now up to 250.5 lbs as of yesterday. This is due to increased stress from the three things that I mentioned above, as well as depression from this being the first holiday season without my dad and the stress of being out of work (and the resultant money squeeze).
Fourth, I have been worrying how I am going to pay my bills. One of them is already late, but it is not 100% my fault; as I did not get the part back that I need so that I can return it in full to my former DSL provider (since I upgraded to cable Internet 2 weeks ago). I have enough for bills and rent; but groceries have to come out of my pocket this month; so that is my main concern. Also the late bill as well. I basically cannot spend anything on luxuries this month. Or Christmas gifts.
Fifth, I have been very worried lately about another good Internet friend of mine who went into the ER twice over the Thanksgiving weekend. She apparently had a migraine and was vomiting
on Thanksgiving Day and went to the ER once; and on Friday she was still sore and achy so they asked her to come back. That was the last time that I heard from her. I had another friend contact her house and apparently she was supposed to come home yesterday but still I have not seen her online since Friday. I am really beginning to worry...
And last but not least; running many message boards is certainly getting to be a strain on this young body of mine. Sure I love it and it's fun; but it gets to be too much at times.
I need something to do with my time that will not stress me out and make me sick or worry.
So in short, you can see why I have so much to be concerned about. It has been a hectic time lately; but I needed someone to tell all this to; and I chose you.
Hope you understand. Thanks for listening.
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Been where you're at, buddy - the anniversaries of loved ones' deaths at holiday time, not being with them for the holiday for the first time (and trying your darnedest to "act" like you're in the spirit of the season), the weight fluctuations, a switch in jobs (I left the ER shortly after my mom died because I couldn't stand to keep doing post-mortem care), and the bills. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
I can tell you from years of experience -- don't stress it. Have faith, be strong, and let God have your problems. Of course, this doesn't mean lay back and expect something to magically happen because it won't. But take some time to relax, organize your thoughts, and find peace. If you pray, do it. Get some exercise, even if it's just to turn up the stereo and dance around to some upbeat tunes. That's one of the first things we always told someone involved in a major traumatic event (that didn't involve injury to them) to do, and it works for depression and stress, as well as your weight concerns. Skip the Diet Pepsi (if I recall, isn't that what you "ordered" in the S2K Bar? It's my favorite too ). Caffeine doesn't help with stress and you'll save money if you just drink water. Avoid the usual luxuries for a couple of months and eat basic, boring, but healthy stuff. I know it sounds like a pain, but when you're broke but you have to eat, you learn to buy the basics and spread it out. I remember when I lived off nothing but a bowl of oatmeal and juice for breakfast, a PB&J sandwich for lunch, and a half of a can of tuna and a half a can of some vegetable for dinner. Pay what needs to be paid so that you don't have to pay late fees, reconnect fees, or any penalties for whatever (like if you have a car, keep it insured...don't let that lapse). Call whatever companies you can and see if you can work out smaller payments or reschedule an automatic payment. Many of them are willing to work with you if you contact them and let them know that you do intend to pay, but you need more time or to pay less than what is due. And above all, tell yourself that you can do this. Because, like I said, I've been there and I know it's possible.
Hang in there, buddy!
The Storm2K Prayer Warriors are behind you!
I can tell you from years of experience -- don't stress it. Have faith, be strong, and let God have your problems. Of course, this doesn't mean lay back and expect something to magically happen because it won't. But take some time to relax, organize your thoughts, and find peace. If you pray, do it. Get some exercise, even if it's just to turn up the stereo and dance around to some upbeat tunes. That's one of the first things we always told someone involved in a major traumatic event (that didn't involve injury to them) to do, and it works for depression and stress, as well as your weight concerns. Skip the Diet Pepsi (if I recall, isn't that what you "ordered" in the S2K Bar? It's my favorite too
). Caffeine doesn't help with stress and you'll save money if you just drink water. Avoid the usual luxuries for a couple of months and eat basic, boring, but healthy stuff. I know it sounds like a pain, but when you're broke but you have to eat, you learn to buy the basics and spread it out. I remember when I lived off nothing but a bowl of oatmeal and juice for breakfast, a PB&J sandwich for lunch, and a half of a can of tuna and a half a can of some vegetable for dinner. Pay what needs to be paid so that you don't have to pay late fees, reconnect fees, or any penalties for whatever (like if you have a car, keep it insured...don't let that lapse). Call whatever companies you can and see if you can work out smaller payments or reschedule an automatic payment. Many of them are willing to work with you if you contact them and let them know that you do intend to pay, but you need more time or to pay less than what is due. And above all, tell yourself that you can do this. Because, like I said, I've been there and I know it's possible.
Hang in there, buddy!
The Storm2K Prayer Warriors are behind you!
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