I love that idea, Consuela.
msbelle, does mac have social anxiety? Or is it just the shift in his routine? With my kids I know it would be B, but I always think it's a good idea to ask about A.
I go online sometimes, but everyone's spelling is really bad. It's... depressing.
Tara ,'Get It Done'
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Off-topic discussion. Wanna talk about corsets, duct tape, or physics? This is the place. Detailed discussion of any current-season TV must be whitefonted.
Burrell - Jun 04, 2013 10:04:50 am PDT #24771 of 30001
Why did Darth Vader cross the road? To get to the Dark Side!
Trudy Booth - Jun 04, 2013 10:06:00 am PDT #24772 of 30001
Greece's financial crisis threatens to take down all of Western civilization - a civilization they themselves founded. A rather tragic irony - which is something they also invented. - Jon Stewart
I think the flash drives sound lovely, Suela.
Burrell - Jun 04, 2013 10:06:54 am PDT #24773 of 30001
Why did Darth Vader cross the road? To get to the Dark Side!
It is why we choose a day camp that goes all summer, so he only has to meet one group of kids and counselors.
OK, so you've taken any social anxiety into account then. I don't know but here are some {{hugs}}. I hope tomorrow he just pushes himself over it.
msbelle - Jun 04, 2013 10:09:07 am PDT #24774 of 30001
I remember the crazy days. 500 posts an hour. Nubmer! Natgbsb
he has general anxiety about everything. It is more the transition and unknown than anything. I am really thinking about having him enroll in summer school next year even if he doesn't need it academically.
Burrell - Jun 04, 2013 10:10:51 am PDT #24775 of 30001
Why did Darth Vader cross the road? To get to the Dark Side!
I think that's a great idea, msbelle. Structure is good.
Atropa - Jun 04, 2013 10:21:58 am PDT #24776 of 30001
The artist formerly associated with cupcakes.
I'm thinking of buying a bunch of cheap flashdrives and copying pictures onto them, to give away to visiting family. My dad scanned a ton of old family photos and it would be great to share at least some of them.
Consuela, that's a great idea. I need to do that with photos of my mom and grandmother.
shrift - Jun 04, 2013 11:19:56 am PDT #24777 of 30001
"You can't put a price on the joy of not giving a shit." -Zenkitty
I guess I need to find a different way to keep track of things.
It probably doesn't help if you don't have a smartphone, but I put everything on my Google calendar. Birthdays, appointments, flights, brunch plans, movie plans, rent, air filter changes, time for new contact lenses. If a bill isn't on autopay, I have it send me an email alert.
NoiseDesign - Jun 04, 2013 11:23:43 am PDT #24778 of 30001
Our wings are not tired
My life is ruled by iCal.
Connie Neil - Jun 04, 2013 11:51:28 am PDT #24779 of 30001
brillig
My ancient Palm E2 Tungsten has a Tasks apps that has saved me much grief when I'm going "Oh, god, did I pay the insurance!" Though it does require me looking at it.
§ ita § - Jun 04, 2013 12:23:10 pm PDT #24780 of 30001
Well not canonically, no, but this is transformative fiction.
iCal and Google Calendar are great for me--especially now that I set each reminder specifically. 15 minutes is no good for anything except for "leave for the cinema!" However, when something isn't added, crisis.
Astrid can also create calendar entries based on tasks, so that helps too.
I don't track monthly bills other than rent, but yearly things like tax and registration are in Astrid with plenty of snooze time.
Came to the ER at doc's orders--have received one dose of "WTF are these even??" and one of "that doesn't even tickle!" But at least they're willing to admit. PLEASE let me only miss one day of work. I feel like SHIT for this to be my first official day with the new guy. And he leaves town tomorrow.
Consuela, that's a brilliant idea.