OT: Days of our Lives aka the Beacon's Billboard

[Snuva]

I haven't really spilled my guts here yet, but now that I'm still a bit drunk (very little) I will...

I'll tell you some history first: Last time I was drunk was 7 years ago. I was twelve then. Then I grew up a bit and though I'd never really drink alcohol. Now that I'm 19 and just finished my college graduation party, my friends talked me into coming to a bar aka night disco, and I was a bit eager too (having never been in one before). So I first ordered water with ice, but my big brother and his friend treated me with some small glass of dark, strong alcholol ("salmiakkikossu" in finnish I believe - I don't know names, I'm newbie to this) and some milder ones.

I started to get a bit drunk but decided not to get myself hangover. So I didn't drink much more, but my big brother kept on bugging me and treated me with **,9% alcohol drink (small one naturally) and that was the last thing I drank. I still can remember everything good (most parts extremely good). I'm pretty thin (59kg/173cm) so I get drunk easily.

Now the the real interesting part: girls. First hour in the bar I walked around and didn't see any girls I'd be interested in. Then I saw a girl that I've been in the same class with for 6 years (now classes break because college is over). I had been attracted to her at one point in my life, and she had been attracted to me a bit too. So under the influence of alcohol I first planned and then put into action a plan: I asked for her phone number and explained to her that I'd rather talk with her when I'm fully clear of alcohol, she gave me her number and we shared a few words of how we had been attracted to each other before.

Later in the night, me and my friends were dancing in the dance floor and she was there too - with her own group. A few times I forced myself to be able to dance close to her and we shared a few looks. At that point the clock was over 3am, so they started to play the final song - a slow one. I went and asked her for a dance in front of her friends and she agreed with a genuine smile (I think I was sober enough to know ). We danced and talked about our future possible careers and I told her a few personal things about myself and she told some to me too: I avoid alcohol because there is alcoholism in my family (dad included) etc.

After the slow dance I thanked her for the dance with a japanese style bow. and we parted for the time. I then thought about it a bit more and decided to ask if I could walk her home (I didn't think it would succeed because it's 3-4km and she had high heels but just letting her know is good I hope). I asked her it in front of her friends and she gave me the nice smile again and sayed that she has a ride already. I thanked her for the dance one more time and sayd that we'd hopefully meet again soon.

So now I have her phone number, it's 4:36 am sunday morning, and I'm gonna ask for an advice:
a) I could go pay her house a visit with a really big flock of roses (I can snatch her home address with the celephone number) wearing my best suit. Maybe even today at 1pm or later, or maybe next week (She is working but don't know when - didn't realise to ask)
b) I could call her (monday 4pm or later) and ask her for a long walk (we are both sporty)
c) I could ask her for a dinner or a cup of tea (I think this is most likely to fail knowing my issues with talking to partial strangers and having my hands shake uncontrollably)
d)smth else, tell me. Though I think a) might be best, if it's not too corny.

Thanks for everyone that had the patience to read through this and I hope to get some great advices especially from our Elite Unique members of this great community.

Snuva

EDIT: I need to get to be this good a writer when I'm fully sober and free of sleep debt. Maybe then I could upgrade my grade from motherlanguage from Aprobatur (worst that passes) to Laudatur (the best).

 

[Toppo]

Hehe, I just had to clarify this "salmiakkikossu" to all (Salmiakki Koskenkorva - just scroll down a bit)

"Salmiakki Koskenkorva is one of the craziest drinks in the world, and in Finland its consumption is arguably a national pastime."

[/random piece of useless information]


Better get that Finnish grade up next Fall, Snuva!

 

[sirpoopsalot]

... Oh and the Miracle Grow moisture formula w/ peat and coconut had the highest fatalities ...

I don't know much about gardening, but some of my family do, and they've had issues with this mix. From what (little) i know, sometimes this mixture is too strong, especially if plants are in a fragile state, or semi-hostile environment (i.e. desert). Maybe try adding topsoil to the mix too (or upping the amount if it's already in the recipe).

However, the best advice is probably to pick whichever of your neighbors has a nice garden, ring their bell, and ask how they do it.

 

[grogs]

Hey all,

Haven't been by for a while, RL is going really well atm.

Work is great, stress levels are down to next to nothing, Bec is starting to come round to life in a city. Bought a new computer on the weekend and played a little D2 for the first time in ages (though I'll try to keep the addiction under control this time).

@Ronin - Good to hear you had some time off with the wife. How is work going?

@Corax - Glad that things are going well with Cindy, what's the latest with uni next year?

@Rizzo - Good luck with the engineering course, and it's good to hear that you and the GF are going strong!

@all - Hope everyone is well.

 

[essojay]

Hi everyone!

With the computer going crazy (I formatted about five times during the last six months ), I haven't really had a chance to play D2, but I look forward, if my fickle computer pleases, to unzipping all my backups and getting back to some serious playing :thumbsup:

Anyway, other than that, RL has been fine. My sister is bothering me to do her essay for her at the moment, though. It's really annoying. Does anyone have a good idea for shrugging off requests like these? If I suddenly feign political correctness and tell her I don't do such dishonest things, she'd just laugh.

 

[piscene]

So now I have her phone number, it's 4:36 am sunday morning, and I'm gonna ask for an advice:
a) I could go pay her house a visit with a really big flock of roses (I can snatch her home address with the celephone number) wearing my best suit. Maybe even today at 1pm or later, or maybe next week (She is working but don't know when - didn't realise to ask)
b) I could call her (monday 4pm or later) and ask her for a long walk (we are both sporty)
c) I could ask her for a dinner or a cup of tea (I think this is most likely to fail knowing my issues with talking to partial strangers and having my hands shake uncontrollably)
d)smth else, tell me. Though I think a) might be best, if it's not too corny.

Waiting a couple of days to call is a good idea, so you don't look totally anxious and desperate. Monday is good. Asking her to go for a walk, or some other non-threatening, mutually enjoyable activity is a great way to go. If the idea of sitting down for dinner or tea freaks you out, then skip it, and do something easier.

Don't bother with the flowers til you've had a nice date together, and then that can be your way of saying what a nice time you had.

I say go with option B...then you two can get to know each other from there and see how it develops. Let us know what happens. :thumbsup:

 

[corax]

hey everyone. just dropping in to say hello.
going to bed soon as it's late and i'm sick.
work was a pain today, kept falling over things

changing my underwear again grogs nah i think i'm still headed for uni.

 

[water_moon]

@ Snuva, avoid looking up an address, she's not given you yet, it could come off stalker-like. I'd say aks her for a walk, get to know her, make sure she's not attached or anything, and make her laugh.

@sirpoopsalot, yeah, I cut the mix off the bat with 50% good potting mix but the seeds are still having trouble. On the good side, a few of the bulbs that I thought had given up have decided that they DO want to live, so I'm gonna get some mulch to help w/ the water retention.

@essojay, do you have a virus or just in need of a new machine?

@corax, do you have an ear infection? If you're sick try to get some rest, but if you've got banlance issues when sick, GO TO A HOSIPATAL.

@all, thanks for the advice on the green growies and have a good day.

 

[essojay]

@essojay, do you have a virus or just in need of a new machine?

I really know nothing about machines so I'd say the former, but a new machine would be nice. :lol:

 

[roninDOG]

@ essojay: Viruses dont stay after you do a reformat. Chances are if your getting viruses you need to up your security level, i.e. you are getting reinfected. Get a fresh copy of norton, and install it first thing after you reformat your computer. Make sure it is up to date and put your security settings on high when your browsing the net or "suspicious sites". Be careful about attachements and .exe's you use. An adware program couldnt hurt either.

@grogs: glad ur doin well m8, sounds like the kind of direction I would like my own life to turn.....but ah well money is good no? :lol:

@corax - So you goin to uni nearby your lady? That will have a more promising outlook on your future together.

@Rizzo the Romantic- quit being so romantic!

@the DooL crew - been along time, sorry Ive been so busy....trying to do some other stuff.

-roninDOG

 

[corax]

@corax, do you have an ear infection? If you're sick try to get some rest, but if you've got banlance issues when sick, GO TO A HOSIPATAL.

TO THE HOSIPATAL!!!!!!


I have no balance issues I'm just not careful about where and I walk and trip over things.

@corax - So you goin to uni nearby your lady? That will have a more promising outlook on your future together.

probably not. The local Uni doesn't really have any courses i'm interested in, there's sciences but meh, so if i go to uni it'll probably be in townsville which is 2300km away. 1438 miles for your american n00bs.

 

[corax]

hey guys. i just found Simeon.

I'm sick. that suxx0rs.

 

[piscene]

@ essojay: Viruses dont stay after you do a reformat. Chances are if your getting viruses you need to up your security level, i.e. you are getting reinfected. Get a fresh copy of norton, and install it first thing after you reformat your computer. Make sure it is up to date and put your security settings on high when your browsing the net or "suspicious sites".

I hate Norton. It always seems to slow down my system and annoy me. I run McAfee Online, and it updates automatically every day. I like it much better. Just my opinion.

@corax - get better

 

[corax]

hey its piscene *poke*
curse that sid and her having a job

 

[piscene]

hey its piscene *poke*
curse that sid and her having a job

Hey, who's poking me? A job? Thats no excuse for not being around here. Lets get her fired so she comes back where she belongs.

 

[corax]

indeed. she has a job with a computer. so she should be on here now!!!!!!!


lol. funny story. i made a baby cry today. i scare children horribly. all i did was look at it as i was scanning its mums it4mz and it started baaling.

i scare children. children are terrified of me. no idea why. maybe they know i like to eat babies? ah well if i ever have kids of my own it'll heklp keep the phj34r in those n00bs.

if im better by saturday i might be going to a party....as Mr T suckah!

if i do i'll get lots of pics.

 

[LOCO]

lol. funny story. i made a baby cry today. i scare children horribly. all i did was look at it as i was scanning its mums it4mz and it started baaling.

i scare children. children are terrified of me. no idea why. maybe they know i like to eat babies? ah well if i ever have kids of my own it'll heklp keep the phj34r in those n00bs.

I know exactly how you feel. I was walking to the football last month and this little kid turned around and looked at me. her next actions were to stop dead, gape at me and then turn around and run screaming to her mum.

i swear i dont look that scary.

 

[water_moon]

lol. funny story. i made a baby cry today. i scare children horribly. all i did was look at it as i was scanning its mums it4mz and it started baaling.

i scare children. children are terrified of me. no idea why. maybe they know i like to eat babies? ah well if i ever have kids of my own it'll heklp keep the phj34r in those n00bs.

No, your own kids will think you're a big 'ol teddy bear. Little kids were always kinda scared of my dad 'cause he's tall (6'4"), wide, and has a deep voice. But he never scared me with how he looked.

One day there will be a cute, sweet kid that thinks you're the coolest thing since soda and than what will you scare kids with?

 

[sirpoopsalot]

lol. funny story. i made a baby cry today. i scare children horribly. all i did was look at it as i was scanning its mums it4mz and it started baaling.

i scare children. children are terrified of me. no idea why. maybe they know i like to eat babies? ah well if i ever have kids of my own it'll heklp keep the phj34r in those n00bs.

That might be better than my occasional (i.e. very seldom - thank god) effect on kids. I've had 3 or 4 kids (always around 2-3 years old) I'd never met come up and hold their arms like they want a hug. What do you do when your options are:

1. Give him/her a hug, but risk some mortified parent yelling "PERVERT, let go of my kid!" - probably scaring the crap out of the kid in the process
2. Having the kid realize once you pick them up that they have no idea who you are and thus, scaring the crap out of them.
3. Turn them down - probably hurting their feelings. Who wants to hurt a kids feelings when all they want is a hug?

I've always taken option #3 because I figure #2 would be way worse. #1 isn't really a big concern, but I'd be lying if I said it wasn't in the back of my mind too.

Edit: If only I could have that effect on attractive, single women I'd never met before, lol.

 

[piscene]

@corax - yes, you are very scary...the children are right to scream and run. But seriously, it will be great if you ever have kids because your own kids won't think you're scary, but all of their friends will, so you can be the Enforcer.

@sirpoopsalot - you could always give them the 'no-bending-down-let-them-hug-your-leg-while-you-give-a-pat-on-the-back' fake hug. Then you don't look like a perv, you don't scare them by picking them up, and you don't have to snub them either.

Its hot here. It was about 90F yesterday, and I hiked 13 miles. It was really too hot to be out, but I'm training for my Alaska backpacking trip in 3 weeks, so I had to do it. It had better be cooler up there.