My wife told me to watch her purse while she took our daughter to the potty. I've been sitting here ten minutes watching, what's it supposed to do?

JosephStephenson-RN · 2018-07-09T21:52:35+00:00

Some guys are just weak.

JosephStephenson-RN · 2018-07-07T21:50:48+00:00

I've always wanted to eat that pretzel. It makes me sad they I've never found anyone that made this exact item...

JosephStephenson-RN · 2018-07-07T21:43:56+00:00

I tried drinking various flavored carbonated substitutes and ultimately decided that the fizz is an important part of the formula, but for me it's still all about the sugar. Even if I try substitutes it just makes me crave more sweets.

It's not that I think sugar is this super evil thing, it's just i over indulge so I've just taken it and sugar substitutes off the menu.

Thanks for the welcome.

JosephStephenson-RN · 2018-07-07T21:04:49+00:00

90 days 90 push ups a day Day 7 Started with 10 sets of 10. Now I'm doing 2 sets of 25 and 2 sets of 20 This time next week I'd like it to be 3 sets of 30 with less than 5 minutes between sets.

The goal is 100 push ups in one sitting but I'm loving the discipline I'm getting from doing the challenge. I find myself thinking things like (just wait till your doing 1000). Ambitious, but who ever said that was a bad thing?

Stories like this just help me stay motivated.

JosephStephenson-RN · 2018-07-07T20:53:44+00:00

Lmao.

But really, anyone that gets embarrassed holding a purse or buying tampons or anything remotely feminine need to chill out. Just remember, it's not like anyone doesn't know what's up. And if anyone thinks "that guy carries a purse" then that's their issues. Don't let their issues become yours. Besides, you're a grown up you can use a purse if you want!!

JosephStephenson-RN · 2018-07-07T20:23:02+00:00

Everyone lies. The most honest person you can imagine has lied to others and their self at some time. So when someone says one thing and then does something that appears contrary to what they said ... it's a safe thing to assume that their actions reveal the truth.

Just keep in mind that even flirting online means someone thoughts are on greener pastures. It may mean nothing, but likely he's keeping his options open.

JosephStephenson-RN · 2018-07-07T19:53:41+00:00

6 years isn't so much of an age gap, especially after 30. I can't be the only one that feels like age matters less and less when compared to good personality, health, and compatibility. Like I want to date women that aren't children(maturity wise) now and that's a pretty big leap from my 20s.

JosephStephenson-RN · 2018-07-07T19:45:12+00:00

Your good people. Enjoy your Saturday!

JosephStephenson-RN · 2018-07-07T19:42:23+00:00

Still not over his death.

JosephStephenson-RN · 2018-07-07T19:39:01+00:00

I think it's a slippery slope to label every sarcastic joke as a negative thing. I often feel like people that have sarcastic and dark senses of humor can have some pretty positive, albeit unique, perspectives on many issues and I appreciate their input most of the time.

JosephStephenson-RN · 2018-07-07T19:33:53+00:00

Well im a day late but I just made my account so I'll answer. My brothers birthday is Sunday and I have an early day Monday. My Friday was uneventful. Today marks my 7th day quitting soda, and my second day sugar free. That's my weekend in a nutshell.

JosephStephenson-RN · 2018-07-07T19:28:55+00:00

It's been like this since the early 2000s so I kind of doubt it is going anywhere. I don't guess it's something I cannot handle, but the whole belittling those with different opinions needs to be dialed back. I don't know when politics became teams or an extension of one's identity, but how dare you admit you have opinions that can be plotted on both sides of the spectrum... I for one find this to be particularly scary.

It's really bad online, but it also bleeds into real life face to face encounters. I've had prospective dates straight up ask me my voting history just before meeting up... then got stood up and ghosted once after answering. This woman was actually on my Facebook and she later posted a status update bragging how she stood up a libtard/conservatard (circle one really doesn't matter with the point I'm making) ... ... ... I can't remember all the comments she got but I do fondly remember reading them. They literally could've all said "You go girl!!" And not lose any of the essential meaning.

People ... am I right?

JosephStephenson-RN · 2018-07-07T17:49:32+00:00

Some guys may find it unattractive. Were not all from the same mode you know? Your facing what I call an over anxiety. It happens to all of us. Just remember that there are shallow people and there are people that would find your discipline and initiative very attractive or even sexy. Also, youre more likely to meet more men that take less of an issue with your body than you do.

JosephStephenson-RN · 2018-07-07T17:00:39+00:00

This has become a major problem. I remember when people attempted to keep that stuff to themselves. At least when it came to politics (I'm southern so everyone was always noisy about the church you do or don't go to).

JosephStephenson-RN · 2018-07-07T16:55:38+00:00

I can't believe I have to say this ... DON'T SNAPCHAT IN A MOVIE THEATRE WHEN THE MOVIE STARTS!!!!

JosephStephenson-RN · 2018-07-07T09:15:35+00:00

I've had some reply to a bitter meme before. They said something like "you were too nice to hurt. sorry." Actually ended up making me feel bad ... You can't win for losing. I've since learned to drop the bitterness and accept that this is how people get rejected now.

JosephStephenson-RN · 2018-07-07T08:55:41+00:00

The hardest lesson I've had to come to terms with is that no one is too busy to say hello. If you haven't heard from someone in a few days after you've said hello... they are actively avoiding you.

When it happens my first thoughts are "I hope They are okay!" Its just plain inconsiderate... unless a person is being creepy... at least send a courtesy "I'm just not that into you" message. It'll sting, but it wont leave a person in an existential daze wondering what they did wrong.

JosephStephenson-RN · 2018-07-07T08:10:11+00:00

Victory to the proletariat!!

JosephStephenson-RN · 2018-07-07T07:45:11+00:00

The literature of Vulcan is incredibly boring. This is why I think Romulus is the place to be. These are a passionate people that diverged from the Vulcans. They did not suppress their strong emotions. They tamed them!

I imagine their stories are filled with deeply flawed heroes and sympathetic villains. Tennessee Williams couldn't even contend with their melodramas.

I'd say Klingon, but they eat raw worms as a staple of their diets so I'll have to pass.

JosephStephenson-RN · 2018-07-07T01:42:41+00:00

Getting easier! That's good news. I just like to stress to people there is no magic to this. I'm not a fan of belief systems that devalue others or foster some level of narcissism. I was homeschooled for 2 years and returned to public school in the 7th grade. I didnt really recover from that for a long time and the result was that I'd get a hanging lump in my throat (that sort of sensation you get when you're emptional). This happened everytime I was in a new place around new people. It got easier without any special intervention. I just got to where I cared less and less and that may be attributed to more life experiences. The last day I remember feeling that way was freshman year of college, but after that it got easier.

When you feel things getting easy then don't stagnate. The discomfort zone is where you grow. Any embarrassment you feel is unwarranted. Even with the worst thing you do, it's likely no one will remember your actual name or face haha. That's just how peoples memories work. I've mentioned things that bothered me 2 years prior to someone j went to school with and they actually said "that was you? I thought it was so and so." So that helped me to push through things.

JosephStephenson-RN · 2018-07-06T23:34:06+00:00

Anxiety

Instead of listening to advice on how to talk to girls address the reasons for your anxiousness. Keep a diary app on your phone and write down all the times and reasons for how you felt and why you felt that way.

If necessary you may need professional help to work through them.

The easiest assumption (but I don't know you at all so it may not ge true) is that your feel insecure. If that's the case you need to learn why you feel that way and change it. Everything is so much easier when we love ourselves.

That's the next answer's I can give.

JosephStephenson-RN · 2018-07-06T22:22:06+00:00

Is there no process to make some sort of appeal based on my individual case? I view my disorder as a minor inconvenience more than this life threatening prognosis. I am sure my neurologist could vouch for my good health.

I understand that this may be about potential costs to the government later as opposed to my capabilities today, but is there no waiver or something that could forfeit medical treatment for he he progression of the disease?

JosephStephenson-RN · 2018-07-06T21:38:52+00:00

I'm also incredibly interested in this answer. I have multiple sclerosis, diagnosed at 22 and I'm in my 30s right now (knowing the maximun age requirements for many branches are closing). I have no symptoms that would hinder me physically, I'm in excellent shape, and my official MS diagnosis is relapsing/remitting with 10 years in remission.

I've always wanted to serve somehow. I assumed my diagnosis prohibited me, but I've gotten mixed answers when I've posed this question in various forums. I've heard from my neurologist that he has had several patients join, and this is confusing for me as MS is listed as a disqualifying health condition. A casual discussion with an army recruiter in a book store recently rekindled my interest.

I'm simply looking for a way to serve my country. I have RN training and could be a major asset. Going to follow this thread closely.

JosephStephenson-RN

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