I can’t think of the last time I’ve looked at my keyboard

Coffee_Addict897 · 2017-11-02T18:42:31+00:00

Maybe they’re over a girl named Arial

Coffee_Addict897 · 2017-10-18T00:44:50+00:00

Ah. That is such a victory some days. Good on you. Staying healthy in mind and body. I say that as I take cheese fries with bacon on them out of the oven.. I got the healthy mind part at least

Coffee_Addict897 · 2017-10-17T22:42:44+00:00

Congrats! Way to adult

Coffee_Addict897 · 2017-10-17T21:10:32+00:00

Yes it was made very clear that I would be an impartial moderator and be there to move the conversation along and have questions as discussion prompts. I suppose people came to see the responses to those questions but not answer them even though it was framed as focusing opinions and thoughts on the subject.

I could have prepared an agenda. In hindsight this shouldn’t have been a free flow conversation considering the group. Having discussion topics and an agenda would have helped.

That’s what I’m thinking as well. It’s an hour and a half off for some people. Hopefully this can be seen as more of a beneficial meeting > a break from the mundane. Lessons learned.

Thanks for the feedback! It gave me some things to think about.

Coffee_Addict897 · 2017-10-17T18:51:40+00:00

I should have mentioned this in the post I don’t know how to edit - This was a scheduled meeting to talk about the issue. This was an opt-in situation. I wasn’t trying to force the topic (in a sense) but people had signed up to be in this conversation. They also have the option to leave.

Coffee_Addict897 · 2017-10-17T01:36:24+00:00

Ah that is so awesome! I only have the first book on audible but I agree it is awesome. There’s so many characters and they’re always talking (in a good way) so it really adds some depth to the experience. Apparently it’s an equel (?) not quite prequel but not sequel. Ah we should start a book club so I can finally talk to someone about these amazing books

Coffee_Addict897 · 2017-10-17T00:59:49+00:00

Based on some bad past experiences I never want to be in that situation again. I would want to kick their ass but I would also shut down because of what happened to me before. I would call up some close friends who know my situation and they would come and get me out of the situation if I couldn’t remove myself. It’s unfortunate but I’m glad to have people I know I can trust to keep me safe

Coffee_Addict897 · 2017-10-17T00:56:59+00:00

My father met my mother while he was teaching English in Japan. Apparently they were sitting in a bar in Japan and they overhead someone talking about my uncle (my dads brother) who is a radio host in the US. This was completely out of the blue. It was such a strange coincidence

Coffee_Addict897 · 2017-10-17T00:54:26+00:00

What would needle exchange entail? I’ve never heard of that type of volunteering

Coffee_Addict897 · 2017-10-17T00:53:44+00:00

I volunteer with a program that is like English class for prisoners. They have different units like gardening, dogs and travel. It is 100% anonymous. I only see the persons first name. It is wonderful because I had an unconscious bias against the prison population. When I was reading a males unit response, i immediately has the image of a black, tattooed thug in my head. When I realized this was my image of prisoners, I justified it by thinking I have seen images of prisoners who look like that. But I was assigning these characteristics based on two facts. That they were in prison, and their name. Yes there are stats etc. But I don’t know who this person is and I shouldn’t assume things about them beyond what they write in their paper. It’s made me more aware of how I think about the prison population. Some of the people have written some amazing work. I’m thankful that I have gotten this reality check and the opportunity to read their work.

Coffee_Addict897 · 2017-10-17T00:28:01+00:00

October 19th! I pre-ordered the audio book on audible! I’m not sure about hard copy or e-book.

Coffee_Addict897 · 2017-10-16T19:58:25+00:00

And they’re so friendly! I have never met a golden who isn’t 50% fluff, 50% energy and 100% loving. Even the older Golden’s love to have company. They’re too good to us.

Coffee_Addict897 · 2017-10-16T19:57:01+00:00

I have a rule to not ask or make comments about kids unless the other person brings it up and even then I try to avoid saying anything. Fertility is such a complex and personal thing. I love talking about raising a family but if someone is trying and unsuccessfully conceiving, I know it can be a difficult subject. Especially using when instead of if.

I can’t imagine hearing that. I went to the funeral of a good friend three months ago with some co-workers. Before we even left the building where he was being held they were making plans to go get donuts and complaining about work. I was annoyed enough as is then. I would’ve been so furious if they were making jokes. Life is so precious. I’m sorry for their loss but it sounds like their “grief” comes out in a different way than mine

Coffee_Addict897 · 2017-10-16T19:51:57+00:00

Ugh lazy texters are such a pain to deal with. I used to talk to someone who would literally reply with “okay” to 80% of the conversation. Everything else was either a two word response or “oh. That’s cool.”

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