Random Rants 80: Computer Says No

[Kyriakos]

I might be paid some semi-serious amount to organize a philosophy seminar for a large/largish company at Peiraeus. On the downside, it meant i had to visit Peiraeus. I am now in the subway, back "home".

 

[AdamCrock]

I woke up at 4:50 AM. This is not good, as I fell asleep at 1:20 AM. See, this is not good, because that is not a significant range of time, and thus unacceptable for human rest.

I know how that feels. Being a gamer does that to me too often, espesially when I play new game = all-nighter or 2,3 hour sleep per night. It's terrible for our health.

I hope Your short sleeping time is not caused by some sickness, is everything allright ?

 

[hobbsyoyo]

If that's the case, why do they ask people, "On a scale of 1 to 10, how do you feel today?"

It's a dumb question.

I've never been asked that question in a mental health setting. I've only been asked it when at a regular doctor and I'm in some sort of pain. It's a good tool for assessing that.

This is continuing.
In contrast to Lemon's bimbo, I am actually feeling like my head is too full.
Whatever it is, it needs to go better fast, because on Thursday is the only time this year I am flying away, and I would like to enjoy that.
This also totally bombs my workout schedule .

Have you tried psuedoephedrine and guaifenesin? In the states you can find them sold as sudafed and mucinex? I find that combination to be really helpful with congestion. And I feel for you on the workouts - it's been a full week since I last got to the gym and longer with my bike because of my illness.

 

[The_J]

My nose and airways are free, so I don't know if that would actually help .

I think the next time I can work out will be at the beginning of next week, which makes it 2 weeks without. Means I'll take a hit on the maximum weight :/ .

 

[hobbsyoyo]

A friend in Missouri is getting married and invited me to attend. I can't afford to go back there for the occasion and decided to write him a letter explaining my situation as I had not told him prior. Feels bad

 

[Lexicus]

A friend in Missouri is getting married and invited me to attend. I can't afford to go back there for the occasion and decided to write him a letter explaining my situation as I had not told him prior. Feels bad

That sucks bro. My coworker couldn't come to my other coworker's wedding in April this year because of dentistry expenses

 

[Synobun]

If you don't live near whoever you're inviting, you should pay their travel expenses. You're blowing 30 grand on a single event anyways. It is unreasonable to expect someone to take time off, travel, get you a gift, and pay for the privilege of getting there.

 

[Lexicus]

If you don't live near whoever you're inviting, you should pay their travel expenses. You're blowing 30 grand on a single event anyways. It is unreasonable to expect someone to take time off, travel, get you a gift, and pay for the privilege of getting there.

I would agree but only if you really want the person there. Otherwise if they tell you they can't afford to come just don't be a jerk about it.

 

[hobbsyoyo]

If you don't live near whoever you're inviting, you should pay their travel expenses. You're blowing 30 grand on a single event anyways. It is unreasonable to expect someone to take time off, travel, get you a gift, and pay for the privilege of getting there.

I had a distant cousin invite everyone to a destination wedding and didn't pay for any of it. People were pretty pissed.

I would agree but only if you really want the person there. Otherwise if they tell you they can't afford to come just don't be a jerk about it.

Yeah I'm not sure he wants me there enough to pay for it and that's fine. I'm honestly a bit surprised I was invited. We're friends but not BFFs and haven't had a lot of contact since getting out of school. It was still nice to be invited though.

 

[MagisterCultuum]

Why would anyone blow 30 grand on a wedding?

There is actually a strong negative correlation between the cost of a wedding and the duration of the marriage.

 

[hobbsyoyo]

Why would anyone blow 30 grand on a wedding?

So they can broadcast their status and live out their fantasies, I reckon.

 

[Synobun]

I had a distant cousin invite everyone to a destination wedding and didn't pay for any of it. People were pretty pissed.

That was in the back of my mind. I have a friend who was made to feel guilty for not traveling to Mexico for a destination wedding, and the bride was petty/rude enough to put their friendship on the line over it. "Pay to attend my wedding or we're done." Such a garbage thing to do, and so entitled.

 

[Lexicus]

That was in the back of my mind. I have a friend who was made to feel guilty for not traveling to Mexico for a destination wedding, and the bride was petty/rude enough to put their friendship on the line over it. "Pay to attend my wedding or we're done." Such a garbage thing to do, and so entitled.

Yeah if someone pulled this one on me I'd be like aight peace nice to know ya

 

[Zkribbler]

the bride was petty/rude enough to put their friendship on the line over it.

I submit that someone that self centered and "entitled" is not your friend.

 

[rah]

Crap, I've been to rehearsal dinners that were almost 30 grand.

 

[Snerk]

Crap, I've been to rehearsal dinners that were almost 30 grand.

Holy crap what did the actual dinner cost?

 

[aimeeandbeatles]

I hope the food was good, at least.

 

[rah]

The food was fantastic and the wedding was closer to 60K

 

[Snerk]

Perhaps this is me acting over confident but I don't feel eating dinner needs rehearsing.

 

[hobbsyoyo]

I didn't have one and I've never been to one but I think it's more about the ritual and getting using it as an excuse to get together with close friends to have a bit of a mini-celebration before the main event where the bride and groom are too busy with the ceremony and talking to semi-randos to hang out with close friends.