That sounds awful, Tom, but not, like, an irrational reaction? I hope venting helps.
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-t - Nov 09, 2018 4:57:21 am PST #1826 of 30019
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration
Dana - Nov 09, 2018 4:59:46 am PST #1827 of 30019
I'm terrifically busy with my ennui.
Yeah, that's my experience too. So far (you know, the past two days), I feel slightly better.
-t - Nov 09, 2018 5:04:22 am PST #1828 of 30019
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration
I was going to make my usual complaint that working 5 days in a row is too much, but then I remembered that I called in sick on Monday. I should probably look for a new job. Just saying that "out loud" to make it more real to myself.
shrift - Nov 09, 2018 5:23:43 am PST #1829 of 30019
"You can't put a price on the joy of not giving a shit." -Zenkitty
Steph has nailed how I'm feeling as well, which is why I had to talk myself down in the shower this morning.
-t - Nov 09, 2018 5:30:07 am PST #1830 of 30019
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration
And, gah, the news out of Butte County is pretty bad. I am not a fan of fire season.
Tom Scola - Nov 09, 2018 5:32:13 am PST #1831 of 30019
Remember that the frontier of the Rebellion is everywhere. And even the smallest act of insurrection pushes our lines forward.
When does the rainy season usually start in CA?
Amy - Nov 09, 2018 5:33:30 am PST #1832 of 30019
Because books.
I just saw the term "firenado" on CNN, and that is not a thing that should exist.
meara - Nov 09, 2018 6:18:09 am PST #1833 of 30019
-t you should probably look for a new job. Even if working five days a week IS stupid, I agree.
-t - Nov 09, 2018 6:34:37 am PST #1834 of 30019
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration
There's no usually anymore, Tom, but November supposedly. Chico was Grad school attempt number 2 and I still have friends up there, one of whom lives in Paradise and presumes she lost her home (although her family including their pet duck is safe) - this one is hitting me hard in the feels.
Thanks, meara. I've been stymied by my inability to imagine an actual better option, but I've come around to just change being an improvement, I think.
Jessica - Nov 09, 2018 7:32:32 am PST #1835 of 30019
And then Ortus came and said "It's Ortin' time" and they all Orted off into the sunset
for the past 2 years, we have all been living with a sustained level of stress and anxiety as our daily background noise. And, for me, that jacks up my baseline anxiety, which means that anything else that sets off my anxiety is already starting from second base (or sometimes third) instead of home plate.
YES. Ugh.
And I am not someone who historically suffers from anxiety or more than very mild temporary depression. But these days I have only the vaguest memories of when Obama was President and I didn't wake up every day terrified and nauseated by the entire fucking world. So I can only imagine what this must be doing to folks who do.