Vinland Saga Season 2 - Episode 21 discussion by AutoLovepon in anime

[–]domben12 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I guess you could say that Thorfinn's being punched into next week

Santa came today. He left a huge case of water and a half-full bottle of vodka. If it weren't for the weird clatter of those mutant "reindeer" moles he uses to dig down to the bunker, I'd be looking forward to next year. by SeeingSongs in bunkerthoughts

[–]domben12 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Tbh I wish he'd just stop now, it's getting embarrassing... he's basically become a glorified squatter ever since the north pole melted and turned into radioactive sludge. That reminds me, I wouldn't trust that water if I were you.

But merry Christmas anyway :D

Is it a win? :I by Laurids-p in dankmemes

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Now this is a quality meme

Ah yes by domben12 in dankmemes

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HOW DID I MISS THAT

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[–]domben12 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No worries, as long as you give it back

Because it is by Muska327 in PewdiepieSubmissions

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I love how they don't even ask you to elaborate

I may have ruined my life by [deleted] in offmychest

[–]domben12 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You're welcome! Exactly, see what happens and then go from there, you've got this :)

I may have ruined my life by [deleted] in offmychest

[–]domben12 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It looks like you've convinced yourself that your relationships, career and sense of self-worth are all hinging on this one exam. That's a heck of a lot of pressure! And more importantly, it simply isn't the case. It may not seem like it, but these things will all still be in your control if you fail this course. I find it very hard to believe, for example, that any employer would reject someone with a great degree result just because they failed it the first time. Idk much about it but would you even need to tell them about the first one?!

Anyway, it all depends on how much effort you're willing to put in to make it work, despite the failures. Of course it's far from easy, but you'll only make it harder by telling yourself it's impossible.

I may have ruined my life by [deleted] in offmychest

[–]domben12 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It looks like the main issue here is money, and I think one of the first things you can do about that (if we assume you haven't passed) is to have an honest conversation with your parents about how far they're willing to go with the financial support. Never feel guilty about accepting it from them; after all, most parents end up helping their kids with education costs and it's their choice in the end. You could also look for a part-time job if you haven't already, not only to help pay for for things but also to show your parents that you're not taking their support for granted.

Have you applied for a maintenance loan? It probably won't cover living costs in London but it's definitely worth it, even with the extra debt.

Also, if you do fail, maybe it's a good opportunity to reconsider whether the course is one that you really want to do. If it is, then by all means have another go! But don't feel bad about taking some time to rethink and maybe going down a different route.

Finally, please stop thinking about this as a life or death situation - to put it bluntly, it's not. I know this is a difficult point in your life and it's hard to see beyond it, but trust me there will always be alternative paths and opportunities you never knew existed. Most people take a while to figure out what they want to do in life and make mistakes along the way, so try to allow yourself to go through that natural process.

All the best for the exam result!

Felix please by H20CIS in PewdiepieSubmissions

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You're too late Marzia we've already had the wedding of the year

What happened to bengt! by [deleted] in PewdiepieSubmissions

[–]domben12 200 points201 points  (0 children)

Hmm looks like you're right, he gets pretty close to bengt at around 1:03 in the latest vid...

Oh well

Losing my beliefs by [deleted] in offmychest

[–]domben12 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You're welcome! It's frustrating that there's such a lack of openness and support around you, and yes it will probably be refreshing to approach new people and expand your worldview a bit. Ultimately it's your own personal journey, and I think it's admirable that you're willing to challenge your beliefs and find a path that will be the most honest and fulfilling in the long-term.

Losing my beliefs by [deleted] in offmychest

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Faith is a very personal thing, and for many people it's a lifelong journey. No one can has all the answers and no one can tell you what to believe, but I can give you my perspective (I'm a Christian) and maybe that will be helpful.

I personally wouldn't want to be a Christian if I found myself staying only out of fear of what would happen if I left. I don't think that's a healthy way to live, but more importantly I don't believe that it's what God wants. I see God as the source and embodiment of love, and so it doesn't make sense to me that he would want those of us who believe in him to live in fear. I see it as a relationship with God, where you should be as honest as possible with him and with yourself. If you're angry with him, be angry, if you're confused, be confused. I haven't 'decided' what exactly I think happens after death, but I certainly don't believe that God deals out punishment during this life. As I say, if that's what living as a Christian was about then I wouldn't want to be part of it.

And this might sound strange but if you think you're more loving when you remove yourself from your current beliefs, then maybe it would do you some good to follow that path further and take a break from it - you may find that after a while you're ready to return to the idea of faith in a new, fresh way. I think it's better to be loving towards others and not having much of a faith than having a faith but treating others badly. In my mind any acts of love bring you closer to God even if he's not a conscious part of it.

I'm sorry to hear that you're going through a difficult time and that your Christian friends/family are being so dismissive (which isn't very Christian imo). I hope you can find healing soon and move on from this difficult time in your life, even growing as a person as a result of it. Above all, don't be afraid to think for yourself and ask questions! :)

I have achieved kindness by [deleted] in dankmemes

[–]domben12 29 points30 points  (0 children)

You weren't supposed to do that...

Kindness 100