I've had a few things going on.

  • My father died. I'm the executor of the estate.
  • On my chronically understaffed and over-worked dev team, one member went to half-time, one went on maternity leave and another broke his leg.
  • I've been in the ER twice for chest pains (thankfully no cardiac issues or blood clots).
  • I had a tire blowout on my way to work.
  • My lower back and shoulder injuries have flared up making it difficult to sleep.
  • My cat was diagnosed with kidney disease.
  • And only yesterday I was informed the condo I'm living in is being sold and I have to move out by January 15. (I'm in the Bay Area, most expensive market in the USA right now.)

I'm not whining. But I also don't have anything really positive to say at the moment. Hopefully things get better soon.

(DEEP BREATH)

Here's a few GAs...

Level 2+ : http://www.steamgifts.com/giveaway/nHEd3/
Level 4+ : http://www.steamgifts.com/giveaway/0yfKL/
Level 6+ : http://www.steamgifts.com/giveaway/C67eI/

Please leave something cheery if you are inclined to bump the thread.

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I hope things will be looking up for you soon.

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They look like someone hit them with a stun phaser. D:

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Here, have some Babies eating lemons, that makes people giddy. :D

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Sorry to hear all that but surely everything is gonna get better soon.

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hehe :)

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You know, I think it's going to be all good. Judging by the way you are taking these things in, you're a strong fella. I wish you the best of luck in all your endeavours :)

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Thanks. Great gif! :)

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I'm so sorry for your loss. About the only "positive" thing I can say is that your chest pains are probably due to the enormous amount of stress you are under. Hugs I hope things improve for you soon.

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Yep. Pretty much the consensus so far.

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I am so sorry hear of all these hardships D: I'm definitely rooting for you and keeping you in my thoughts :) I hope that you will stay strong throughout all of this

Perhaps a courage thread will help you feel a bit better?

I agree with you on the crazy living costs of the Bay Area. I go to school at UC Berkeley and damn, the rent is hella high. I just paid this months rent and have to pay PG&E bills very soon :/ Not fun.

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Thanks rachellove. I think your link is broken?

Anyway, Bay Area rents. Jeez. :P

I've been getting a deal where I've lived for the past 4.5 years. I'm on the southern border of Oakland. If I move north my rent goes up twice as fast than if I move south to San Leandro, Hayward, and Castro Valley area.

I imagine the cost of living anywhere near Berkeley is outrageous.

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Try this one http://www.steamgifts.com/discussion/MgxdY/rachellove-bundle-courage-a-ginormous-celebration-of-love

Haha I don't know what is wrong with the other link but you may have seen it already

Anyways, I hope you find a new place that won't kill your wallet and become a safe space for you to relax and get away from problems for a while. Houses in NorCal are super tiny and run down :/ at least where I live.

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Sorry to hear all of that, hope things will turn out better for you in the near future! On the bright side, your problems make mine seem rather pleasant. Also, thanks for the GAs, joined W2 and GA.

Death is a natural part of life. Rejoice for those around you who transform into the Force.

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I am really sorry to hear that things are bad for you right now. You know I lost both my mom and my dad (to cancer) and I still don't really know what to say to you, all I can say is hang in there and thing are bound to get better. The good thing when things get that bad all at the same time is that it can ONLY get better. But seriously if you need to talk about it, don't hesitate to send me a friend request on Steam and I'll be happy to be a shoulder to cry on, sometimes the only thing that will make you feel better is to get it out and talk about it:)
Anyway I wish you luck with everything and stay positive even though it may seem like the world is falling on your head right now, it will get better.

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Sincere condolences on your father. As for the pains. I know what that's like. I hurt my back when I was younger. Still hurts to this day.

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Firstly, stress is a silent killer, so I hope you're taking care of yourself as best you can despite everything. Secondly, virtual hugs though long, heartfelt, in-person hugs do reduce stress so if you can some of those on a daily basis, that would be good :-). As to all the various stressors, do the best you can to fix what you can and accept what you can't... life is just like that, sadly.

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