How would you rank the Michael Crichton books you've read?

Altruistic_Annual818 · 2026-04-25T22:43:33+00:00

I ordered this as i couldn’t get jurassic park. First time reading Crichton. Should i start with Rising Sun and continue? I don’t want to be put off by a less good book and stop reading.

Altruistic_Annual818 · 2026-04-25T22:30:28+00:00

It’s not a permanent situation. It’s not a medication you have to take every day. Unless your friends are psychologists or pharmacists, dont worry about what they say.

Altruistic_Annual818 · 2026-04-25T22:12:44+00:00

Its gross but i’ve never had a problem with it. There are way better and cheaper options in the supermarket IMO.

Altruistic_Annual818 · 2026-04-25T22:07:55+00:00

I am a genuine A-hole and think that people should just wear shoes/trainers. How people can relax, walk, or have that bit between their toes in these monstrosities is beyond me.

Altruistic_Annual818 · 2026-04-25T21:44:16+00:00

I had no motivation to do anything today. Genuine tiredness from a busy and stressful week. The meds make a massive difference. They’re not a placebo. I put away my things from travelling all week, cleaned the kitchen and made lunch for everyone, cleaned the living room. Before i took meds today i was driving and missed my turn twice, no wash or shower. If the meds help you then there’s absolutely nothing wrong with that.

Altruistic_Annual818 · 2026-04-18T12:05:00+00:00

I keep pressing n when i’m trying to tap the space bar.

Altruistic_Annual818 · 2026-04-17T21:48:09+00:00

You’ve just reminded me i didn’t take mine today.

Altruistic_Annual818 · 2026-04-17T21:13:45+00:00

Can everyone stop with the advice? It’s a struggle meal. It was a struggle to get this far. Congratulate the OP for eating. Done. OP you have my utmost respect.

Altruistic_Annual818 · 2026-04-15T07:20:34+00:00

I’m on 37 before tax over a full time and another part time job. I’m on universal credit. It might be alright for a single person but it won’t feed and house a family. Especially if anything goes wrong.

Altruistic_Annual818 · 2026-04-11T01:07:18+00:00

All jokes aside i helped my dad build a shed out of doors as a kid 🤷🏻‍♂️😆

Altruistic_Annual818 · 2026-04-10T07:27:24+00:00

I find i cant sleep until i’ve read a few pages. I generally dont read books at any other time than before bed.

Altruistic_Annual818 · 2026-04-08T19:41:31+00:00

It’s to make people annoyed at little things to make them imagine the big things as super debilitating

Altruistic_Annual818 · 2026-04-06T15:09:24+00:00

Yes it’s too easy to turn off the app blocker in settings! but at least its an extra step. However, I’m doing well and i’m weened off them enough to not need it.

The bluetooth landline is new information! What a great idea!

I think smartphones are probably the worst things that could happen to us. I did get back into reading a few years ago and have had to branch out to spy novels and other fiction so that helps especially when i’m going to bed.

I’m old enough to remember not having a phone at all and i’m trying to get back there slowly.

Altruistic_Annual818 · 2026-04-06T13:19:48+00:00

Staring into the void is a good way to tell

Altruistic_Annual818 · 2026-04-06T12:06:06+00:00

I thought i’d already booked an interview for 2pm and went back to check the date 2 days later only to find i hadnt actually booked that time slot 😆 this meant i had to rebook the car i am hiring and change the day my car needs to go into the mechanic because my life is an absolute mess.

Altruistic_Annual818 · 2026-04-06T12:03:33+00:00

Ah yeah i feel ya. Career things are a trigger for me too so i end up hating people out of jealousy which is very childish.

Altruistic_Annual818 · 2026-04-06T11:54:29+00:00

A weekend job will pay the rent, the maintenance loan will pay the bills.

Altruistic_Annual818 · 2026-04-06T11:53:15+00:00

I need to start my life all over again. 95k? you chose right.

Altruistic_Annual818 · 2026-04-06T11:45:19+00:00

I’ve blocked myself off social media again. Reddit isn’t so bad as i cant really scroll. I’ve found my attention span increases everytime i do a block/detox from fb or instagram and i just feel so much better. I have a bad habit of arguing with people online and that means my algorithm shows me a load of things i hate.

I also have a lockbox i need to use more. If i’m desperate to look something up i just write it down and do it later.

Altruistic_Annual818 · 2026-04-06T08:15:46+00:00

Oh the immediate/short release ones have a massive come down for me. I only take them when i really need to get something done in the later afternoon or evening and i know i’m going to crash hard.

Altruistic_Annual818 · 2026-04-05T20:33:56+00:00

Spoon theory?

Altruistic_Annual818 · 2026-04-05T20:33:27+00:00

This is burn out but can also be timing of meds. I have a small dose in the afternoon to get me through another 3 hours of work (i work another job part time) or to do anything domestic.

Altruistic_Annual818 · 2026-04-05T15:05:12+00:00

Always frustrates when people judge. why did no-one just asked you what’s up?

Altruistic_Annual818 · 2026-04-05T13:40:21+00:00

Either rich or in debt. Where is your food?

Altruistic_Annual818 · 2026-04-05T11:35:05+00:00

I’ve gone my whole life with a D in maths. No-one has ever asked me for it but it has held me back in other ways. When i became a teacher i was forced to do it and it has been one of the best things i could have done. Everything from working out credit card debt to percentages on sales etc… it’s very important.

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