Frenetic Pony Posted November 20, 2012 Yeah, I found that the year when I had no home internet and lived off of a leeched wifi signal from the restaurant next to my work was actually really good for me. I got hooked back in at home when I went back to school, as I kinda needed it for that, but cutting yourself off now and then can be pretty healthy. Hell yes. I go camping every year for a week and never bring a PC, gaming system, or etc. Always one of the best weeks of the year, I should try going more often. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brkl Posted November 20, 2012 Miffy, that's a great experience. I had that happen to me when I was in training. I just arrived at the school, wondered where the teacher was, and suddenly the headmaster comes in: "Miss X called in sick, so you can handle things here, right? K bye." Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ThunderPeel2001 Posted November 20, 2012 I stumbled across this Stack Exchange site for movies and TV. "Great", I thought, but then I started clicking around. If you ever want to be depressed about the state of comprehension for really basic things, you'll love this site. Ever NOT wondered about something really obvious in a film or TV show? You'll find someone who just didn't understand something extremely obvious, and often essential, to the understanding of a film. The unselected answer for this question about Prometheus particularly irked. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Twig Posted November 20, 2012 I'm probably one of those people. Don't hate. ): But not really, based on that specific question you linked. U: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ysbreker Posted November 20, 2012 So. I'm getting major heart surgery in about 3 weeks. In the week of December 10th I'll be going under the knife to get a new mechanical heart valve (And a bit of new aorta) thanks to a defect I had since my birth. Kinda nervous for that one. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Roderick Posted November 20, 2012 Yikes. Good luck, my man! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thyroid Posted November 20, 2012 There is no god. Disturbing and graphic, from Gaza. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
subbes Posted November 20, 2012 Someone dropped a bottle of pomegranate juice, that's all that is. I SAID THAT'S ALL IT IS. (Don't destroy my illusion.) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Luftmensch Posted November 21, 2012 There is no god. Disturbing and graphic, from Gaza. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Luftmensch Posted November 21, 2012 Going back to my bout of depression, this is a decent summary of how I felt during that time. I'm glad to say I was productive doodling. All my other doodles had penises in them so I'll not post. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nachimir Posted November 21, 2012 So. I'm getting major heart surgery in about 3 weeks. In the week of December 10th I'll be going under the knife to get a new mechanical heart valve (And a bit of new aorta) thanks to a defect I had since my birth. Kinda nervous for that one. Holy crap ys, I hope that goes perfectly. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gwardinen Posted November 21, 2012 So. I'm getting major heart surgery in about 3 weeks. In the week of December 10th I'll be going under the knife to get a new mechanical heart valve (And a bit of new aorta) thanks to a defect I had since my birth. Kinda nervous for that one. Good luck, man. I can understand why you'd be nervous beforehand, but afterwards is going to be awesome. Not so much for the health benefits (though sure, that too), but because then you will officially be a cyborg. Part man, part machine. You might want to check whether you suddenly gain the ability to understand machine code. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
miffy495 Posted November 21, 2012 You're getting augments! Of course it'll be fine. Unless you're about to fight the third boss. In all seriousness, I hope if goes well for you, man. Fingers crossed for a short recovery time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nappi Posted November 21, 2012 Ysbreker, Best of luck with the operation and speedy recovery afterwards! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thyroid Posted November 21, 2012 Going back to my bout of depression, this is a decent summary of how I felt during that time. I'm glad to say I was productive doodling. All my other doodles had penises in them so I'll not post. Did you draw that? That's good! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thyroid Posted November 21, 2012 Also, regarding the heart surgery, good luck! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
toblix Posted November 21, 2012 Always too late with the cyborg jokes, I am ... good luck with the augmentation! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ThunderPeel2001 Posted November 21, 2012 Nice drawing! Horrible news. Good luck, Denton. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nappi Posted November 22, 2012 I'm finally a Master of Science. Yay! (With highest possible marks. Double yay!) I will continue to work at the university, so my life will not change drastically, but at least that's one checkpoint reached. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gormongous Posted November 22, 2012 Congratulations! It's easy to downplay a Masters as a stepping stone, but I know it's a big accomplishment all its own. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Roderick Posted November 22, 2012 Congrats! Will you work at the university or are you flowing into a doctorate or something? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nappi Posted November 22, 2012 Thanks guys! I will continue as a doctoral student and a researcher at the research group I carried out my Master's Thesis. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lu Posted November 22, 2012 Congratulations! You'll be able to science like the best of them! I on the other hand, am about ready to murder a fool. Construction work being done just outside, guy drilling into the wall in the most ANNOYING WAY POSSIBLE since early this morning. Every time he/she stops I'm about to fall asleep a while later AND IT STARTS AGAIN put that fucking drill up your ass sideways, fucking asshole. But Lu, that person is just doing their job, YES AND I DEAL WITH UNEXPECTED SLEEP LOSS VERY POORLY. I feel a little better now... Just wish I wasn't so sleepy. My life is pretty good actually. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brkl Posted November 22, 2012 Congratulations, Nappi! My thesis (foreign language board/card gaming as triadic/dynamic interaction that affords rich language use and thus learning) is progressing pretty slowly. I've only got background work done. I'll finish it during my compulsory civilian service next year. I've got 313 ECTS out of the 300 needed for a Master's Once the thesis is done I'll have officially done a year's worth of courses for nothing. Finnish education is weird. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nappi Posted November 22, 2012 Thanks! And good luck with our thesis, brkl! I on the other hand, am about ready to murder a fool. Construction work being done just outside, guy drilling into the wall in the most ANNOYING WAY POSSIBLE since early this morning. Every time he/she stops I'm about to fall asleep a while later AND IT STARTS AGAIN put that fucking drill up your ass sideways, fucking asshole. But Lu, that person is just doing their job, YES AND I DEAL WITH UNEXPECTED SLEEP LOSS VERY POORLY. My worst morning in recent memory involved me waking up to the sound of my neighbors talking on their balcony, later realizing that the sound was actually coming from my balcony, waiting 20 minutes for the situation to resolve itself, Opening the curtains and finding a note "Be careful! The walls have been painted." Share this post Link to post Share on other sites