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Post by tuigirl on Jul 11, 2020 12:45:24 GMT
Totally hyped for the new Warhammer 40000 coming out today. Absolute Hype on the Internet- it seems that in many places it already has sold out and it only has the pre-orders from today! My local Games Workshop has a little "party" so to speak- with social distancing and face masks and only 2 people in the store, but with waiting area outside. I am pretty excited. I am looking forward to get back into the game. Normally, I do not really queue up for things. I am also not an Apple product person. Last time I queued up for a release was a Midnight release of Harry Potter. Where I hyperventilated if there were still books around and they still had a whole pile. So today I will be queuing for making a pre-order of a new game edition coming out. Am I a nerd yet? In other news- will be going for dinner with my sister tonight at my village restaurant. She has asked if I could show her my new home (we had not had time for 1 year, and now she finally comes here). I think it will be nice. She reckons I am crazy. Have you heard the Warhammer audios? OOH Well, since I have been playing for more than 20 years now... the audios BF did for Black Library were the first Big Finish things I ever listened to. I only just recently became a Whovian and having had good experience with BF during my Warhammer days, was the main factor I checked out BF's Who work. The rest is history... Just a few days ago I got two of the new Warhammer horror audios that came highly recommended and are up for the award (against some of BF's releases). Curious how they turn out. Their quality has certainly improved. But they would have to, since they are at the same price point as Big Finish is.
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Post by Timelord007 on Jul 11, 2020 17:14:35 GMT
Pre ordered Ghosts Of Tsushima a PS4 exclusive samurai game, also treated my cousin (younger bro) to his copy as a treat.
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Post by melkur on Jul 11, 2020 23:55:09 GMT
To say that I haven't been having the 'greatest' couple of days is a bit of an understatement...
Thursday was my Grandmother's funeral and, whilst it did rain (albeit somewhat lightly), it went but well enough. Ignoring the circumstances, it was nice to see my Aunt, Uncle & cousins again, as it's been a few years now since I saw most of them in person...
Yesterday was fine and passed by without incident (a short walk, a couple of films and, amongst others, the two 'Rosa comes out' episodes of 'Brooklyn Nine Nine').
Today, however, hasn't been so great. 'Started off ok (three more episodes of 'Brooklyn Nine Nine' over pizza), but on the walk into work, a wave of melancholy hit me (most likely the fact that I'm never see my Grandmother again 'settling in', though the fact that today should have been the last day of my holiday didn't help)... That alone would have been fine (I've worked through the occasional bout of 'ennui' at work before), but about half-an-hour in to my eight hour shift, the colleague I've had a crush on pretty much since the day I met her properly (Christmas Eve) told me that she's 'seeing' someone. For about two months now. I'm happy for her, of course, but it still doesn't stop it from stinging... Sigh, there's a reason they call them 'crushes', isn't there? =_=. I'm fairly proud that I didn't well up into tears at any point today because, well, it's safe to say that I wanted to (retail employees can't be seen to have problems of their own, after all)! As a (sort of a) friend told me, "that's the good thing about days like today - They end. 'Some take longer than others, but they end", which certainly helped somewhat.
Towards the end of my shift I did (slowly) get back to normal & have enjoyed my time at home after I'd finish (two more episodes of 'Brooklyn Nine Nine', 'Planet of Fire' part 4 & a shorter film), it did still have a sad note to it...
Does anyone have any positive affirmation going spare they could possibly lend me some? After my "it doesn't rain, it pours" week, my supply is nearly running on empty.
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Post by timegirl on Jul 12, 2020 3:27:25 GMT
To say that I haven't been having the 'greatest' couple of days is a bit of an understatement... Thursday was my Grandmother's funeral and, whilst it did rain (albeit somewhat lightly), it went but well enough. Ignoring the circumstances, it was nice to see my Aunt, Uncle & cousins again, as it's been a few years now since I saw most of them in person... Yesterday was fine and passed by without incident (a short walk, a couple of films and, amongst others, the two 'Rosa comes out' episodes of 'Brooklyn Nine Nine'). Today, however, hasn't been so great. 'Started off ok (three more episodes of 'Brooklyn Nine Nine' over pizza), but on the walk into work, a wave of melancholy hit me (most likely the fact that I'm never see my Grandmother again 'settling in', though the fact that today should have been the last day of my holiday didn't help)... That alone would have been fine (I've worked through the occasional bout of 'ennui' at work before), but about half-an-hour in to my eight hour shift, the colleague I've had a crush on pretty much since the day I met her properly (Christmas Eve) told me that she's 'seeing' someone. For about two months now. I'm happy for her, of course, but it still doesn't stop it from stinging... Sigh, there's a reason they call them 'crushes', isn't there? =_=. I'm fairly proud that I didn't well up into tears at any point today because, well, it's safe to say that I wanted to (retail employees can't be seen to have problems of their own, after all)! As a (sort of a) friend told me, "that's the good thing about days like today - They end. 'Some take longer than others, but they end", which certainly helped somewhat. Towards the end of my shift I did (slowly) get back to normal & have enjoyed my time at home after I'd finish (two more episodes of 'Brooklyn Nine Nine', 'Planet of Fire' part 4 & a shorter film), it did still have a sad note to it... Does anyone have any positive affirmation going spare they could possibly lend me some? After my "it doesn't rain, it pours" week, my supply is nearly running on empty. I know exactly how you feel, it’s awful when it seems like it’s one bad thing after the next. I am sorry for your loss of your grandmother, it’s rough loosing grandparents. It’s rough to hear that from a longtime crush, I also have spent many times on the receiving end of romantic rejection. I want you to know that it does get better. Try to find something else to occupy your mind.I know it’s hard but trust me it works. Do you have any creative hobbies? Try writing a story or maybe see if drawing or painting helps, or just any way you can express your creativity. Or is there anywhere you could go on long walks to try to clear your head? Another good thing to do is to try to think of all the positive things in your life and all the little things that make you happy. Watch movies and tv shows that make you laugh or comfort you. Listen to all your favorite music and have your own private dance party. But also know that if you are feeling down it’s also okay to be sad and cry. If you need to let it all out, sometimes crying it’s self can be therapeutic. Try talking to family and friends as much as possible, but know alone time can be helpful to you as well. But most importantly know this that people do care about you and things will be better. Know that even if rejection hurts now, know there is someone, somewhere in the world for you, that won’t reject you. Know that things will be better for you. Stay strong, stay positive, but know it’s okay to express your emotions. Know that we are all here for you on this forum. Have a virtual hug 💙💙🤗
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Post by Deleted on Jul 12, 2020 7:10:18 GMT
To say that I haven't been having the 'greatest' couple of days is a bit of an understatement... Thursday was my Grandmother's funeral and, whilst it did rain (albeit somewhat lightly), it went but well enough. Ignoring the circumstances, it was nice to see my Aunt, Uncle & cousins again, as it's been a few years now since I saw most of them in person... Yesterday was fine and passed by without incident (a short walk, a couple of films and, amongst others, the two 'Rosa comes out' episodes of 'Brooklyn Nine Nine'). Today, however, hasn't been so great. 'Started off ok (three more episodes of 'Brooklyn Nine Nine' over pizza), but on the walk into work, a wave of melancholy hit me (most likely the fact that I'm never see my Grandmother again 'settling in', though the fact that today should have been the last day of my holiday didn't help)... That alone would have been fine (I've worked through the occasional bout of 'ennui' at work before), but about half-an-hour in to my eight hour shift, the colleague I've had a crush on pretty much since the day I met her properly (Christmas Eve) told me that she's 'seeing' someone. For about two months now. I'm happy for her, of course, but it still doesn't stop it from stinging... Sigh, there's a reason they call them 'crushes', isn't there? =_=. I'm fairly proud that I didn't well up into tears at any point today because, well, it's safe to say that I wanted to (retail employees can't be seen to have problems of their own, after all)! As a (sort of a) friend told me, "that's the good thing about days like today - They end. 'Some take longer than others, but they end", which certainly helped somewhat. Towards the end of my shift I did (slowly) get back to normal & have enjoyed my time at home after I'd finish (two more episodes of 'Brooklyn Nine Nine', 'Planet of Fire' part 4 & a shorter film), it did still have a sad note to it... Does anyone have any positive affirmation going spare they could possibly lend me some? After my "it doesn't rain, it pours" week, my supply is nearly running on empty. Adding to what timegirl 's said, I can recommend Netflix's Kipo and the Age of Wonderbeasts for a feel good series. Karen Fukuhara, the actress playing Glimmer on She-ra, plays the eager, scientifically-minded lead character. It's another nice DreamWorks Animation/Studio Mir series in a similar vein.
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Post by aussiedoctorwhofan on Jul 12, 2020 10:57:04 GMT
Went through a random box out of the 60+ boxes I have with my storage stuff, stackly perfectly on top was "Talons .." in paperback form, followed by the 8th Doctor movie adapation, "The Ribos Operation" and a few more.. Forgot I had them.
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Post by Timelord007 on Jul 12, 2020 17:06:41 GMT
Listening to Doctor Who: Scorched Earth on dhiny disc CD in surround sound, as it's meant to be heard.
Love listening to audio dramas especially in the dark, if not i wear my blindfold adds atmosphere.
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Post by melkur on Jul 12, 2020 19:14:21 GMT
I know exactly how you feel, it’s awful when it seems like it’s one bad thing after the next. I am sorry for your loss of your grandmother, it’s rough loosing grandparents. It’s rough to hear that from a longtime crush, I also have spent many times on the receiving end of romantic rejection. I want you to know that it does get better. Try to find something else to occupy your mind.I know it’s hard but trust me it works. Do you have any creative hobbies? Try writing a story or maybe see if drawing or painting helps, or just any way you can express your creativity. Or is there anywhere you could go on long walks to try to clear your head? Another good thing to do is to try to think of all the positive things in your life and all the little things that make you happy. Watch movies and tv shows that make you laugh or comfort you. Listen to all your favorite music and have your own private dance party. But also know that if you are feeling down it’s also okay to be sad and cry. If you need to let it all out, sometimes crying it’s self can be therapeutic. Try talking to family and friends as much as possible, but know alone time can be helpful to you as well. But most importantly know this that people do care about you and things will be better. Know that even if rejection hurts now, know there is someone, somewhere in the world for you, that won’t reject you. Know that things will be better for you. Stay strong, stay positive, but know it’s okay to express your emotions. Know that we are all here for you on this forum. Have a virtual hug 💙💙🤗 'Much appreciated, thank you. It is sad about my Grandmother, yes. I walk past the care-home she was in for her last few months to get to work & still expect to see her there, though I suppose it's good that I'm beginning to accept she's gone? With crushes, it does indeed get better, yes (I've had a few in my time). I wasn't expecting to be 'the one' anyway... (Shrugs). 'Still kind of bummed out about it, but we seemed to be ok during the limited interaction that we had today, which is good. (During my last 'crush' a few years ago, I did have a depressive month or two, so I'm at least glad for this 'milder' reaction on my side...). I have talked to some people at work today and they've all been nice & supportive (a supervisor / sort-of friend has been going through a similar situation Grandmother-wise, so we both know how each other's doing) For the most part today's been a lot better. I did spend most of my shift today feeling 'a little sad', but hey, that's still better than 'melancholic'. After my break I talked in a 'stupid' voice and told a dumb joke about a chicken someone was buying... That's the point I knew I was getting better (big some, 'happily would have shed a tear or two of no one was around), 'thought about a couple of videos I'd seen recently and whistled a bit of 'Three Blind Mice' (as I skimmed the Agatha Christie short story yesterday). I am trying to be creative, yes (one day I'm hoping to make films beyond the short I did a few years ago), though have become a little 'lapsed' in the writing of the feature-script I've been working on since December over the past couple of weeks, due to being on holiday from work. Depending on how 'up to' it I feel later, I might have a look through it later and do some work editing it (I've finished most of the first draft, though I need a couple of 'transitions' to merge the three documents it's on together & there is a fair amount where I'm not sure of the exact wording on). Since I got back from work three-or-so hours ago I have been having some 'quiet time' alone, watching some Youtube and some more 'Brooklyn Nine Nine', which has been helping to some extent (I've got three more episodes to go before I finish series 5, so might give that & 'Caves Of Androzani' part 1 a go before getting into bed). Film wise, I don't know if I'm really crying out to watch any of my 'old favourites' this evening (tomorrow I might re-watch 'Birds Of Prey' though, if I can get access to the living room/my PS3), though there are some 70 to 80 minute films I have loaded in my Youtube history that I could have playing in the background as I do some other things (mainly B-Movies from the 50s & 60s or 'women behind bars' ones).
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Post by melkur on Jul 12, 2020 19:17:16 GMT
Adding to what timegirl 's said, I can recommend Netflix's Kipo and the Age of Wonderbeasts for a feel good series. Karen Fukuhara, the actress playing Glimmer on She-ra, plays the eager, scientifically-minded lead character. It's another nice DreamWorks Animation/Studio Mir series in a similar vein. Thank you. I can't say I've heard of 'Kipo', but as it has Glimmer in it I might give it a shot at some point! (I don't have a Netflix account of my own, though a friend does sometimes let me use theirs for the odd series or two). Edit - I've just watched the trailer for series 1... It. Looks. ADORABLE!
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Post by tuigirl on Jul 12, 2020 22:03:07 GMT
Just went out to hunt for that extra-terrestrial snowball dragging a cloud of water vapour behind. Comet Neowise is visible in the evening sky now!
Sadly my eyes are too bad to see with the naked eye, but I am quite proud that it took me less than 5 mins to find him with my binoculars. I am always amazed how long their tails are!
While doing this, a funny thing happened: I was standing on the footpath looking through my binoculars, mesmerized, some people walked past and changed the side of the road when they saw me.
No idea what they thought I was doing. As usual when things like that happen to me, I just ask myself- "Do I really care about what people might think?" And as so often, my answer has to be- "Nah."
Just imagine all the wonders and happiness I would miss out on if I would always care what people might think.
As much as I love living in a rural village- rural attitudes and behaviour are a downside.
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Post by tuigirl on Jul 12, 2020 22:10:44 GMT
To say that I haven't been having the 'greatest' couple of days is a bit of an understatement... Thursday was my Grandmother's funeral and, whilst it did rain (albeit somewhat lightly), it went but well enough. Ignoring the circumstances, it was nice to see my Aunt, Uncle & cousins again, as it's been a few years now since I saw most of them in person... Yesterday was fine and passed by without incident (a short walk, a couple of films and, amongst others, the two 'Rosa comes out' episodes of 'Brooklyn Nine Nine'). Today, however, hasn't been so great. 'Started off ok (three more episodes of 'Brooklyn Nine Nine' over pizza), but on the walk into work, a wave of melancholy hit me (most likely the fact that I'm never see my Grandmother again 'settling in', though the fact that today should have been the last day of my holiday didn't help)... That alone would have been fine (I've worked through the occasional bout of 'ennui' at work before), but about half-an-hour in to my eight hour shift, the colleague I've had a crush on pretty much since the day I met her properly (Christmas Eve) told me that she's 'seeing' someone. For about two months now. I'm happy for her, of course, but it still doesn't stop it from stinging... Sigh, there's a reason they call them 'crushes', isn't there? =_=. I'm fairly proud that I didn't well up into tears at any point today because, well, it's safe to say that I wanted to (retail employees can't be seen to have problems of their own, after all)! As a (sort of a) friend told me, "that's the good thing about days like today - They end. 'Some take longer than others, but they end", which certainly helped somewhat. Towards the end of my shift I did (slowly) get back to normal & have enjoyed my time at home after I'd finish (two more episodes of 'Brooklyn Nine Nine', 'Planet of Fire' part 4 & a shorter film), it did still have a sad note to it... Does anyone have any positive affirmation going spare they could possibly lend me some? After my "it doesn't rain, it pours" week, my supply is nearly running on empty. I am sending you some good vibes.
Sadly I am the worst person to give advice in matters of the heart, since I am known to break down into moping central. And I also have a history of unfulfilled crushes... (and once, even worse, a fulfilled one which turned into a nightmare).
So yeah, all I can say is that it passes. It takes time, but it does pass.
If your are looking for a free distraction, and you have good weather and clear sky where you are based, have a look at the comet that is visible now. Natural wonders like these always take my mind off things, at least for a short while. Plus, talking a walk outside is also a good way to battle any depressive moods coming on.
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Post by melkur on Jul 12, 2020 22:57:48 GMT
To say that I haven't been having the 'greatest' couple of days is a bit of an understatement... Thursday was my Grandmother's funeral and, whilst it did rain (albeit somewhat lightly), it went but well enough. Ignoring the circumstances, it was nice to see my Aunt, Uncle & cousins again, as it's been a few years now since I saw most of them in person... Yesterday was fine and passed by without incident (a short walk, a couple of films and, amongst others, the two 'Rosa comes out' episodes of 'Brooklyn Nine Nine'). Today, however, hasn't been so great. 'Started off ok (three more episodes of 'Brooklyn Nine Nine' over pizza), but on the walk into work, a wave of melancholy hit me (most likely the fact that I'm never see my Grandmother again 'settling in', though the fact that today should have been the last day of my holiday didn't help)... That alone would have been fine (I've worked through the occasional bout of 'ennui' at work before), but about half-an-hour in to my eight hour shift, the colleague I've had a crush on pretty much since the day I met her properly (Christmas Eve) told me that she's 'seeing' someone. For about two months now. I'm happy for her, of course, but it still doesn't stop it from stinging... Sigh, there's a reason they call them 'crushes', isn't there? =_=. I'm fairly proud that I didn't well up into tears at any point today because, well, it's safe to say that I wanted to (retail employees can't be seen to have problems of their own, after all)! As a (sort of a) friend told me, "that's the good thing about days like today - They end. 'Some take longer than others, but they end", which certainly helped somewhat. Towards the end of my shift I did (slowly) get back to normal & have enjoyed my time at home after I'd finish (two more episodes of 'Brooklyn Nine Nine', 'Planet of Fire' part 4 & a shorter film), it did still have a sad note to it... Does anyone have any positive affirmation going spare they could possibly lend me some? After my "it doesn't rain, it pours" week, my supply is nearly running on empty. I am sending you some good vibes.
Sadly I am the worst person to give advice in matters of the heart, since I am known to break down into moping central. And I also have a history of unfulfilled crushes... (and once, even worse, a fulfilled one which turned into a nightmare).
So yeah, all I can say is that it passes. It takes time, but it does pass.
If your are looking for a free distraction, and you have good weather and clear sky where you are based, have a look at the comet that is visible now. Natural wonders like these always take my mind off things, at least for a short while. Plus, talking a walk outside is also a good way to battle any depressive moods coming on.
Hey ho, maybe one day?... (Shrugs) On the days that I'm not working, I do normally do the 70-odd minute round walk to my Grandmother's, so at least I can listen to some audios whilst I'm out (though my dictaphone isn't connecting to my Macs at the moment, so I, sadly, don't have anything 'new' on there, but hey).
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Post by melkur on Jul 12, 2020 22:58:59 GMT
Thanks to a problem with iCloud, my MacBook seems to have lost some of my audio-recordings from the past couple of years, none replaceable. Great. Just great =_=
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Post by tuigirl on Jul 12, 2020 23:22:57 GMT
Thanks to a problem with iCloud, my MacBook seems to have lost some of my audio-recordings from the past couple of years, none replaceable. Great. Just great =_= The amount of times I had issues with iTunes, my various out of date Apple devices and my Windows computers... I lost count. I once went several months without new stuff on my 12 year old iPod because I could not get iTunes working again.
That sucks.
I guess that is the advantage when you have the funds and the space for an old fashioned CD collection.
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Post by melkur on Jul 13, 2020 0:11:27 GMT
Thanks to a problem with iCloud, my MacBook seems to have lost some of my audio-recordings from the past couple of years, none replaceable. Great. Just great =_= The amount of times I had issues with iTunes, my various out of date Apple devices and my Windows computers... I lost count. I once went several months without new stuff on my 12 year old iPod because I could not get iTunes working again.
That sucks.
I guess that is the advantage when you have the funds and the space for an old fashioned CD collection.
Indeed so. Especially with the ones I've made for plays I've seen, I normally keep them safe on a hard drive, but neither my Mac or iMac want to move stuff onto it... (Shrugs) Oh well.
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Post by aussiedoctorwhofan on Jul 13, 2020 5:50:22 GMT
Had a meeting today at work, a bit of "psychology 101" was practiced as part and parcel of our job.. The group meeting sort of drifted over to peoples' habits/change of habits over the last few months since this pandemic has occurred. How it has affected everyone in a myriad of ways. Example, some people who could be classed as "thick skinned /leaders/doers" are now reverting opposite as a consequence of their personal life and relationships changing in an unexpected way. And also naturally, the opposite, those that could be considered "meek n mild and tend to be withdrawn verbally and physically are now coming out of their shells so to speak and stepping up and becoming more confident. Was a very interesting meeting and a great examination of the human condition as of July 13th 2020. Fingers crossed "this" will end sooner rather than later..
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Post by Whovitt on Jul 13, 2020 7:21:16 GMT
First day of my (hopefully) last semester and I'm already confused For today's tutorial, I get the impression that we were supposed to have already watched our first lecture. I didn't even know they'd been uploaded yet. And when were we supposed to do them, *before* semester started? I'm drafting an e-mail to the lecturer now so I can hopefully avoid similar confusions in the weeks to come...
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Post by Deleted on Jul 14, 2020 4:35:13 GMT
They've arrived! After months in passage through a time eddy, four further novelisations of Peter Cushing's Dr Who have materialised on the doorstep. I'll be starting on the first this afternoon.
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Post by Digi on Jul 14, 2020 4:59:12 GMT
Grant from Mythbusters died
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Post by Timelord007 on Jul 14, 2020 7:52:34 GMT
My cousin's funeral today, so sad, while i can't attend i will honour his memory today with a minutes silence & light a candle in his honour.
R.i.p Cous your no longer in pain & at peace.
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