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Posted by Free on December 12, 2010, at 13:25:00
In reply to Re: Poll of the day: presentations, posted by Dr. Bob on December 9, 2010, at 23:48:23
> Are you able to give presentations to large groups of people?
Yes, but only if I'm passionate about it.
Otherwise, like Sid, I pretend to be someone else to get through it.
>Do you like to?Only if I believe it.
Posted by sigismund on December 12, 2010, at 13:28:48
In reply to Re: Poll of the day: music in the bathroom, posted by Dr. Bob on December 12, 2010, at 2:57:15
My favourite shower was on Stradbroke Island. It only had one of those half doors, so you could see over the top. What you got to see was the green grass until the land fell away at the cliff, and beyond it was the endless Pacific Ocean.
Posted by Solstice on December 12, 2010, at 13:33:37
In reply to Re: Poll of the day: music in the bathroom, posted by sigismund on December 12, 2010, at 13:28:48
> My favourite shower was on Stradbroke Island. It only had one of those half doors, so you could see over the top. What you got to see was the green grass until the land fell away at the cliff, and beyond it was the endless Pacific Ocean.
And I take it, Sigi.. that what you saw 'sounded' like a symphony :-)
Sol.
Posted by sigismund on December 12, 2010, at 13:36:35
In reply to Re: Poll of the day: music in the bathroom » sigismund, posted by Solstice on December 12, 2010, at 13:33:37
It's so long ago now, I can't be sure if there was hot water. I imagine not. And almost no one around, certainly not between you and the view. It was so basic and so beautiful.
Posted by sigismund on December 12, 2010, at 13:41:05
In reply to Re: Poll of the day: music in the bathroom » sigismund, posted by Solstice on December 12, 2010, at 13:33:37
Now of course humans have done their thing with it, but you can imagine it without the vulgarity in the picture.
Posted by Angela2 on December 13, 2010, at 16:43:01
In reply to Re: Poll of the day: presentations, posted by Dr. Bob on December 9, 2010, at 23:48:23
No, I don't like to. Yes, I suppose I could like if my life depended on it or something lol. Actually, one of the reasons I became a waitress was because I wanted better public speaking skills. It was a baby step, ya know? But one step at a time.
Posted by Angela2 on December 13, 2010, at 16:44:11
In reply to Re: Poll of the day: music in the bathroom, posted by Dr. Bob on December 12, 2010, at 2:57:15
No I do not. I listen to music almost everywhere BUT the bathroom! lol. Why? Not sure!
Posted by Free on December 13, 2010, at 17:14:28
In reply to Re: Poll of the day: music in the bathroom » Solstice, posted by sigismund on December 12, 2010, at 13:36:35
> What you got to see was the green grass until the land fell away at the cliff, and beyond it was the endless Pacific Ocean.
> And almost no one around, certainly not between you and the view. It was so basic and so beautiful.
.This is the most beautiful description of a loo I have ever encountered.
You are a poet, dear Sig.
Posted by Free on December 13, 2010, at 17:38:49
In reply to Re: Poll of the day: music in the bathroom, posted by Dr. Bob on December 12, 2010, at 2:57:15
> Do you listen to music in the bathroom?
It's sort of an odd thing to ask, but ok...I always have music playing, and the speakers are wired throughout the house.
So, yes, I listen to music in the bathroom when I'm there.Why do you want to know? (Never mind, I know you won't answer.)
Posted by Deneb on December 13, 2010, at 20:19:38
In reply to Re: Poll of the day: presentations, posted by Angela2 on December 13, 2010, at 16:43:01
Angela, you became a waitress? Good for you! Two of my aunts are waitresses and they make a pretty good living.
I miss chatting with you.
Posted by Dr. Bob on December 18, 2010, at 17:59:21
In reply to Re: Poll of the day: music in the bathroom, posted by Dr. Bob on December 12, 2010, at 2:57:15
Are you attending a lot of holiday parties this year? Why or why not?
Posted by PartlyCloudy on December 18, 2010, at 18:46:03
In reply to Re: Poll of the day: holiday parties, posted by Dr. Bob on December 18, 2010, at 17:59:21
No parties this year. I'm not working - no work parties. Spouse works remotely, his employer is far away so no party there.
I was invited to a charity soiree but frankly wasn't up to the glitzy chatty smiling small town glam it called for - I wrote a check instead.Not exactly bah humbug. More like, find me my rock to hide under!
Posted by Deneb on December 18, 2010, at 20:58:17
In reply to Re: Poll of the day: holiday parties, posted by PartlyCloudy on December 18, 2010, at 18:46:03
I was invited to a holiday party for today, but I didn't feel like going. There are a lot of people I don't know at the party and I don't feel like socializing with strangers now. I get uncomfortable easily around people and it takes a lot out of me. It's my social anxiety.
Posted by Phillipa on December 18, 2010, at 21:14:06
In reply to Re: Poll of the day: holiday parties, posted by Deneb on December 18, 2010, at 20:58:17
No parties. Just don't like them anymore. Would rather work at night instead. Phillipa
Posted by obsidian on December 18, 2010, at 22:23:49
In reply to Re: Poll of the day: holiday parties, posted by Dr. Bob on December 18, 2010, at 17:59:21
A couple of work related ones. I don't think of parties as fun most of the time. Usually I find them tiring and overstimulating. All that forced banter. I like to be with just one to a few people I know well so I can feel less tense.
Posted by sigismund on December 19, 2010, at 1:34:57
In reply to Re: Poll of the day: holiday parties, posted by obsidian on December 18, 2010, at 22:23:49
There is a special and terrible style of communication at parties. It has never been clear to me why I find it so painful. I'd much rather go to church. I wouldn't rather go to prison, but you get the idea. I think it is the fact that people are so determinedly upbeat and superficial. I find it physically and mentally painful. I left the country to avoid this sort of thing and won't be back until it is all over.
I don't mind drunken parties where people talk about politics and Marxism and serious retro subjects like that.
One of the better things about getting old is that I will be able to talk about dying at parties. That will liven it up for me, if not for them.
Posted by Angela2 on December 19, 2010, at 16:22:00
In reply to Re: Poll of the day: holiday parties, posted by Dr. Bob on December 18, 2010, at 17:59:21
I am attending 3. They will be small and more intimate and comfortable than big parties where I don't know anyone.
Posted by Dr. Bob on December 22, 2010, at 1:52:22
In reply to Re: Poll of the day: holiday parties, posted by Dr. Bob on December 18, 2010, at 17:59:21
What's on your Christmas wish list? Why?
Posted by alexandra_k on December 22, 2010, at 4:49:07
In reply to Re: Poll of the day: Christmas wish list, posted by Dr. Bob on December 22, 2010, at 1:52:22
a thesis.
so i don't have to write it.
Posted by PartlyCloudy on December 22, 2010, at 8:47:50
In reply to Re: Poll of the day: Christmas wish list, posted by alexandra_k on December 22, 2010, at 4:49:07
> a thesis.
> so i don't have to write it.Good one!
On my list:
Self confidence
Inner peace
Obliteration of my PTSD (I know this one is a doozy, but I've been an Awful Good Girl this year)
Posted by Angela2 on December 22, 2010, at 18:31:37
In reply to Re: Poll of the day: Christmas wish list, posted by Dr. Bob on December 22, 2010, at 1:52:22
any kind of book or music item. Because I love books and music. Or money. Cuz I need it.
Posted by Phillipa on December 22, 2010, at 20:00:41
In reply to Re: Poll of the day: Christmas wish list, posted by Angela2 on December 22, 2010, at 18:31:37
Good health. Phillipa
Posted by Solstice on December 22, 2010, at 22:02:26
In reply to Re: Poll of the day: Christmas wish list, posted by Dr. Bob on December 22, 2010, at 1:52:22
> What's on your Christmas wish list? Why?
A Community Council for Babble.
Why? Because I *couldn't* resist *([: )
Solstice
Posted by Deneb on December 23, 2010, at 0:31:07
In reply to Re: Poll of the day: Christmas wish list, posted by Dr. Bob on December 22, 2010, at 1:52:22
I want a really good paying, really low stress job that I excel in and that I truly love to do.
I want to be healthy and happy and live until I'm 120.
I want to find fullfillment in life.
I want to be thin.
Oh wait, you said Christmas list, not life goals? LOL
OK, more realistically...
I just want some extra cash.
Posted by obsidian on December 23, 2010, at 21:07:03
In reply to Re: Poll of the day: Christmas wish list, posted by Dr. Bob on December 22, 2010, at 1:52:22
Relief
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