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CLK
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Username: Clkelley
Post Number: 1857
Registered: 6-2002
| | Posted on Thursday, February 2, 2006 - 6:50 pm: | 
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Just curious what other people do .... |
algebra2
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Username: Algebra2
Post Number: 3967
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Thursday, February 2, 2006 - 6:55 pm: |
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drink, sometimes smoke |
The Man
Citizen
Username: Bumboklaat
Post Number: 144
Registered: 2-2005
| | Posted on Thursday, February 2, 2006 - 7:01 pm: |
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Hang out with this guy: |
doulamomma
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Username: Doulamomma
Post Number: 919
Registered: 3-2002
| | Posted on Thursday, February 2, 2006 - 7:06 pm: |
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vent to loved one or friend; long/hot shower |
monster
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Username: Monster
Post Number: 2011
Registered: 7-2002
| | Posted on Thursday, February 2, 2006 - 7:07 pm: |
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| Click the image & I'll have a drink of Mead with you |  |
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emmie
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Username: Emmie
Post Number: 681
Registered: 3-2002
| | Posted on Thursday, February 2, 2006 - 7:12 pm: |
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Put a fire in the firepalce, jazz on the CD player and have a martini or two with my guy. |
buzzsaw
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Username: Buzzsaw
Post Number: 3742
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Thursday, February 2, 2006 - 7:13 pm: |
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drimk a can of pork soda |
kathy
Citizen
Username: Kathy
Post Number: 1254
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Thursday, February 2, 2006 - 7:16 pm: |
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Chocolate! |
Hank Zona
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Username: Hankzona
Post Number: 5225
Registered: 3-2002
| | Posted on Thursday, February 2, 2006 - 7:28 pm: |
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1. check out the MOL Soapbox -- makes me realize I am not as miserable as some other folks are...
2. go bang heads on the basketball court...
3. in extreme cases, pour a glass of wine or a cocktail (which Im prone to do on non-aggravating days too though). |
The Soulfullest Mr T
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Username: Howardt
Post Number: 1383
Registered: 11-2004
| | Posted on Thursday, February 2, 2006 - 7:36 pm: |
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drimk whatever I can drimk! |
CLK
Supporter
Username: Clkelley
Post Number: 1859
Registered: 6-2002
| | Posted on Thursday, February 2, 2006 - 8:01 pm: |
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Lotta drinkers here ... well, maybe that's not such a bad idea. Monster .... curse you, now I want some mead! (though it gives a nasty hangover)
I decided to change my avatar, another way to shake the uglies ... but I can't think of what next ... what to do, what to do ....
Here are some former incarnations:
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CLK
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Username: Clkelley
Post Number: 1860
Registered: 6-2002
| | Posted on Thursday, February 2, 2006 - 8:04 pm: |
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Ooops, missed one:
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Cynicalgirl
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Username: Cynicalgirl
Post Number: 2313
Registered: 9-2003
| | Posted on Thursday, February 2, 2006 - 8:19 pm: |
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Drink/smoke.
More healthful: Declare a no lights night. Use candles only. Play relaxing orchestral music, and make a fire if you have a fireplace. Put on your jammies early and lay about in the dark, with just candle light. Drink wine -- or tea -- and eat tasty things. Do not use any electric lights, computers, tvs. |
doulamomma
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Username: Doulamomma
Post Number: 920
Registered: 3-2002
| | Posted on Thursday, February 2, 2006 - 8:27 pm: |
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cynical, that sounds great, even after a non-stressful day |
Greeneyes
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Username: Greeneyes
Post Number: 733
Registered: 8-2001
| | Posted on Thursday, February 2, 2006 - 8:29 pm: |
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Hug my children/husband, unless they caused the aggravation.
Have a long hot shower, followed by long hot sex.
Have a glass of wine, or in extreme cases anything featuring Ketel One.
Sit with the lights out, alone, with Jimmy Scott playing on the CD player and have a good cry. |
campbell29
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Username: Campbell29
Post Number: 344
Registered: 4-2002
| | Posted on Thursday, February 2, 2006 - 9:30 pm: |
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That sounds really cool - house of darkness. We used to do that in college. Otherwise - take hot bath with glass of wine. Avoid children (usually, they are the cause of the bad day) |
CLK
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Username: Clkelley
Post Number: 1861
Registered: 6-2002
| | Posted on Friday, February 3, 2006 - 8:15 am: |
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Sorry the kids are aggravating ... my usual source of aggravation is work. Last night, when I mentioned to my kid that I'd had a bad day, she said "Then I'll give you a back-rub!" and she did. This, by the way, helps a lot.
I like greeneyes' suggestions - as close as any here to my own ideas for dealing with a bad day, though I'm not really a purist when it comes to vodka (I don't drink it neat, and once you put the tonic in, who can tell the difference anyway?). |
las
Citizen
Username: Las
Post Number: 894
Registered: 10-2003
| | Posted on Friday, February 3, 2006 - 9:49 am: |
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Assuming the aggravating day is at work, I go downstairs and buy myself a frappuccino. I think you need to indulge yourself as a reminder of how worthy you are. Besides, everything is better with a bit of sugar and cream. |
The Soulfullest Mr T
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Username: Howardt
Post Number: 1388
Registered: 11-2004
| | Posted on Friday, February 3, 2006 - 9:50 am: |
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Yeah, I never dated women that drank frappuccino....don't know why... |
CLK
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Username: Clkelley
Post Number: 1863
Registered: 6-2002
| | Posted on Friday, February 3, 2006 - 10:01 am: |
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No frappuccino in my building. Our cafe has one of those diabolical instant cappuccino makers. Needless to say, I get the regular black coffee instead. And on a VERY bad day, a much-too-sweet chocolate chip cookie. |
greenetree
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Username: Greenetree
Post Number: 6702
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Friday, February 3, 2006 - 10:01 am: |
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Greeneyes - that's amazing. The least thing I am interested in when I have had a bad day is sex.
If it's an exhausting, aggravating day, I pick up take out on the way home, put on my jammies and get into bed to watch tv. If it's just aggravating, I flop on the couch and watch tv. I try to stay away from people because I'm not very good at not snapping at everyone around me (read: TS) when I'm in a mood. If I try to strike up a conversation before I've calmed down via mindless TV, we end up in an argument because she's done something really stupid like not put her breakfast cereal bowl in the dishwasher.
Although, lately, I'll call her on the way home and tell her all about the jerks I work with and I'm much calmer by the time I get home. But, that's still dicey, because if I detect an inflection in her voice that hits me the wrong way, I get pissy.
At least I know that I shouldn't subject myself to other people in times like this. |
greenetree
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Username: Greenetree
Post Number: 6703
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Friday, February 3, 2006 - 10:03 am: |
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Oh, and dark chocolate. Once, on the worst professional day of my life, I poured a scotch and made a fire. Helped me think things thru and strategize my next move.
But, I don't like substances when I'm not in a good place because I find that it amplifies the feelings. |
LilLB
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Username: Lillb
Post Number: 1247
Registered: 10-2002
| | Posted on Friday, February 3, 2006 - 10:08 am: |
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I usually like a glass (or 2) of wine, but unfortunately, I add aggravation to an aggravating day because I'm dieting, so I can't drink. So, these days, soothing my mood includes adding extra vegetables to my dinner and using ...(gasp) salt (I LOVE salt). It just feels so pathetic. Just want a glass of wine or better yet, some Bailey's on the rocks.
[Add pitiful sigh here] |
buzzsaw
Citizen
Username: Buzzsaw
Post Number: 3746
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Friday, February 3, 2006 - 10:12 am: |
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Bring back the princess leia avatar! |
CLK
Supporter
Username: Clkelley
Post Number: 1864
Registered: 6-2002
| | Posted on Friday, February 3, 2006 - 10:15 am: |
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No. Not a possibility.
Sorry. |
Greeneyes
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Username: Greeneyes
Post Number: 734
Registered: 8-2001
| | Posted on Friday, February 3, 2006 - 6:46 pm: |
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greenetree-
You should try it sometime. A wise woman once said to me, " Sex. It's good for what ails ya" She was 87 when she said it. I figured she must know what she was talking about.  |
Carrie Avery
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Username: Carrie33
Post Number: 1304
Registered: 1-2005
| | Posted on Friday, February 3, 2006 - 6:58 pm: |
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The only choice this woman has is to hide in the bathroom, and lock a door. With three screaming kids and a husband who often misses the point.
Anyone have other suggestions for me??? |
Joan
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Username: Joancrystal
Post Number: 6974
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Friday, February 3, 2006 - 7:13 pm: |
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If it is a debilitating type of aggrevation that leaves me physically drained, I find that kvetching works best.
If it is the adrenaline pumping type of aggrivation, I find exercise works best for rechanneling the energy being produced by the stress. |
las
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Username: Las
Post Number: 900
Registered: 10-2003
| | Posted on Friday, February 3, 2006 - 8:28 pm: |
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Carrie: try stashing a fifth of vodka behind the mouthwash. If anyone asks why it's there tell them you use it to clean your piercings. |
tulip
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Username: Braveheart
Post Number: 3144
Registered: 3-2004
| | Posted on Friday, February 3, 2006 - 9:03 pm: |
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Ice cream, preferably Death by Chocolate. |
Virtual It Girl
Citizen
Username: Shh
Post Number: 3935
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Friday, February 3, 2006 - 9:09 pm: |
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I posted, but it disappeared. I think I need to start isolating myself more. With the stress I've been feeling, I'm an angry bee-atch.
I yell way too much. Exercise does help, but only so much. I think I need to start telling my kids I need a moment alone or I'm going to lose it. At least warn them.
I really feel badly for the yelling, but often they are the cause of the stress.
Maybe I'll start meditating, but it's hard, I have so little alone time. |
Mrbanzai
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Username: Mrbanzai
Post Number: 5
Registered: 8-2003
| | Posted on Friday, February 3, 2006 - 9:13 pm: |
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WHY YELLING SO BAD? |
Fight the power
Citizen
Username: Tookiew
Post Number: 68
Registered: 12-2005
| | Posted on Friday, February 3, 2006 - 9:18 pm: |
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That's why God invented the Rabbit. |
Carrie Avery
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Username: Carrie33
Post Number: 1306
Registered: 1-2005
| | Posted on Saturday, February 4, 2006 - 7:31 am: |
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Yelling is good, I do it. Excercise is a given in a city. Thank goodness. Hiding Vodka behind mouthwash is a great idea. The Rabbit is perfect, if only I had the place to myself for all of ten minutes, ok, maybe 20.
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Innisowen
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Username: Innisowen
Post Number: 1457
Registered: 3-2004
| | Posted on Saturday, February 4, 2006 - 10:16 am: |
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"When the work is all done, at the end of the day
I sit on my porch and open my case
I pick out a tune that matches my mood
And pour it all out through wires and wood.
If I had money, if I had my say
I'd just sit right here, and make music all day
It lifts up my mind, goes deep in my blood
When I lay my hands on wires and wood." |
las
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Username: Las
Post Number: 905
Registered: 10-2003
| | Posted on Saturday, February 4, 2006 - 10:16 am: |
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Is the rabbit like the butterfly? |
ess
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Username: Ess
Post Number: 1011
Registered: 11-2001
| | Posted on Saturday, February 4, 2006 - 10:25 am: |
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I don't know what the butterfly is, but this Rabbit ain't exactly cute and cuddly. |
The Soulfullest Mr T
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Username: Howardt
Post Number: 1391
Registered: 11-2004
| | Posted on Saturday, February 4, 2006 - 10:29 am: |
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Isn't the rabbit a high-tech corkscrew?
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Eats Shoots & Leaves
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Username: Mfpark
Post Number: 2989
Registered: 9-2001
| | Posted on Saturday, February 4, 2006 - 11:02 am: |
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Well, I think it is high-tech, and has something to do with corkscrewing, but I don't believe you can get it at Sharper Image. Tookie, do you want to post a link? |
las
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Username: Las
Post Number: 907
Registered: 10-2003
| | Posted on Saturday, February 4, 2006 - 11:07 am: |
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but this Rabbit ain't exactly cute and cuddly.
If it makes you feel warm and fuzzy, it's the same thing. |
Shanabana
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Username: Shanabana
Post Number: 183
Registered: 10-2005
| | Posted on Saturday, February 4, 2006 - 12:14 pm: |
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Did you know that for WOMEN, caring for people is calming (I think it's chemical)? Just allowing myself to chill with the kids helps me relax--even if they've been agrivating me. Hugs are essential.
Comedy--check out the better Comedy Central's video segments.
One to two glasses of wine or one to two beers. More than that and it's all aggrivation all over again (self-loathing, picking fights, etc.
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Carrie Avery
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Username: Carrie33
Post Number: 1308
Registered: 1-2005
| | Posted on Saturday, February 4, 2006 - 12:35 pm: |
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Check this link:
http://www.mypleasure.com/store/Rabbit-Vibrators/index.asp |
The Soulfullest Mr T
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Username: Howardt
Post Number: 1395
Registered: 11-2004
| | Posted on Saturday, February 4, 2006 - 4:18 pm: |
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Ooooooh, THAT kind of bunny! |
Cynicalgirl
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Username: Cynicalgirl
Post Number: 2314
Registered: 9-2003
| | Posted on Saturday, February 4, 2006 - 4:34 pm: |
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I thought of 2 other things:
1. Buy myself flowers, and put them in the bedroom where I can see them.
2. If possible, make myself an hors d'ouevre dinner of entirely my choices, arranged prettily. Ideally, eat it all by myself in my jammies, in the bed with clean sheets and a really good detective novel. |
ess
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Username: Ess
Post Number: 1012
Registered: 11-2001
| | Posted on Saturday, February 4, 2006 - 6:08 pm: |
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Actually, I was referring to the corkscrew.  |
tabby
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Username: Tabby
Post Number: 245
Registered: 8-2001
| | Posted on Sunday, February 5, 2006 - 11:38 am: |
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Get a hug from my husband and have 1-2 strong drinks. There's been alot of aggravating days lately................... |
Kiba
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Username: Radical_kiba
Post Number: 33
Registered: 12-2005
| | Posted on Monday, February 6, 2006 - 12:16 pm: |
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I usually relieve stress from a aggravating day, by burning something. Incense, candles, sometimes paper. But cautiously.
or i draw. Drawing helps relieve tension, and express my feelings creatively. |
tabby
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Username: Tabby
Post Number: 251
Registered: 8-2001
| | Posted on Monday, February 6, 2006 - 5:14 pm: |
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Forgot to mention also cuddle up with my cats. They can always tell when mom has had a bad day, and I get extra loud purrs.  |
Me2
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Username: Me2
Post Number: 211
Registered: 6-2003
| | Posted on Thursday, February 9, 2006 - 11:08 pm: |
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1. Clean. Do laundry. Organize something. Look for things to throw out.
2. Snuggle up with my child and exchange secrets or make up crazy fake secrets.
3. Vent to my husband who always seems to know what to say to make things seem less awful.
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