So, how was your day?

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What a fitting way to get a comeback after a great weekend. Today was downright awful. Got woken up early by my mother (I had my own alarm set for work already...but she had to wake me up earlier) to do a timecard she has to send in for her work. However, the internet was down (for pretty much the whole day until now) and she accused me for causing the internet to go down... Of course, it escalated from there for the stupidest reasons. First of all she accused the fact that I put my laptop on the tile floor in the basement bedroom (to cool down) as the cause of the internet malfunction. She was yelling at the top of her lungs about that and since we butt heads (as my older brother states) I yelled back. Creating a much worse scenario for myself. My mom literally started screaming, scratching, and slapping me after I yelled at her I didn't have control over the internet working or not. She then pushed me into the door and shoved me outside. Then locked me out for two hours right before lunch... Leaving my part of the lunch to become cold until she let me in with less than an hour before she had to give me a ride to work. She grabbed my lunchbox from me and only put in a small amount for my dinner and told me to deal with it. On the way there we had to drop off some of my mom's plants for her friend (of which she told me to just walk up and give it, though she didn't say who it was. So I asked her why would I walk up to someone I don't know and give them a plant. I wasn't sure which person to give it to. It turned out to be someone I knew, but she started making fun of me in front of her friend calling me a "retarded son" for not knowing who her friend was when she just told me "Drop it of for my friend" (without giving me a name). Finally got back in the car and was threatened that if I didn't admit my wrong doing for saying I didn't break the internet (which I didn't...) she wouldn't drop me off and told me how much she hoped I would be fired. I subtly told her an apology despite how much I knew how wrong she was about the internet... And then, right at the end of work, it got a whole lot worse.

By the time the end of the shift bell rang, I walked over to clock out, but my father started scolding me for clocking out before gathering my items (lunchbox, water bottle, and gloves). Since I was dropped off at work, I had to get a ride home with my father. And that wasn't exactly a fun ride home... Whole way there, my father yelling at me how much of a "retard" I am for clocking out before grabbing my items... Telling me how much I shouldn't have a job and don't deserve to go to college.

Seems like every summer is much worse than the one before. It doesn't seem to stop. 🤬 my life... Pretty sure this post doesn't matter much.
 
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It's quite unfortunate that most parents/guardians in this world will react this way. And I know that encounter very well, because I have similar moments.
 
What ever happened to good parenting? Seems like more and more parents are completely inept to raise children. :indiff:

Anyway, back on topic, I did pretty much nothing today, except decide that after many years I was going to build something with my Legos. And I did. It is a semi truck + trailer that took most of the day to build (kinda rusty, you know?). Why isn't this in the Lego thread you ask? Simple: I haven't taken any pics yet. :dopey: Other than that, iTunes decided to delete portions of my library for no reason whatsoever, so I had to recompile those. Overall though, a refreshing change from the norm as of late, which is sitting at home because the rest of my friends can't seem to grasp the concept that despite the fact that we're in college now, you can still actually have a fun summer vacation...and should, considering there are only a few left. As a result, none of my friends want to do anything. :indiff: Ah, well.
 
Damn mate, that really sucks.

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Seems like every summer is much worse than the one before. It doesn't seem to stop. 🤬 my life... Pretty sure this post doesn't matter much.
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I feel with way as well. :indiff:

As for me, well yesterday was a scorcher, 37 degrees Celsius! I had planned to do stuff, but I refused to go outside & sweat like a pig & get burnt. Last night I couldn't sleep because it was too warm & with the fans running it was too noisy. Today I wanted to do those things I planned yesterday, but I was too tired and ended up coming home early. Didn't get as hot today though, in fact it rained/thunderer for a short while there..
 
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Not too bad, bought some groceries with my mom at around 11 am. Picked my grandma from her appointment around 1 pm - went to the bank, picked up some hand towels for my mom's janitorial job, bought some Fruitistas from Taco Bell. I love strawberry, my grandma loves mango. Baked a pot pie for my midnight snack (it was gone before midnight to be precised.)
 
Medigo - having knocked around with you quite often in the HW thread (and others, too) I have a wee bit of background on you; I'll try to use whatever knowledge I have to comment on your post:

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What a fitting way to get a comeback after a great weekend. Today was downright awful. Got woken up early by my mother (I had my own alarm set for work already...but she had to wake me up earlier) to do a timecard she has to send in for her work. However, the internet was down (for pretty much the whole day until now) and she accused me for causing the internet to go down... Of course, it escalated from there for the stupidest reasons. First of all she accused the fact that I put my laptop on the tile floor in the basement bedroom (to cool down) as the cause of the internet malfunction.
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This is all about money. Expensive laptop on the floor gives the impression to certain people that there is some carelessness being involved. Things 'break' when left on the floor. (Old School thinking.) The fact that she woke you earlier than you had to, so that you could help her, shows that she is considerate - yet you failed to help her with her timecards - disappointment led to the 'Blame Game' coming into play. Old School thinking also led her to believe that you were then responsible for the gremlins that caused the malfunction that was the cause of her getting into trouble. Again - her timecard = money.

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She was yelling at the top of her lungs about that and since we butt heads (as my older brother states) I yelled back.
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This tells me that your brother is playing 'good guy'. All the anger, frustration, and stress your parents feel during the day - and for causes maybe quite unrelated to you - is then vented on you; in effect you happen to be the 'scapegoat' in the situation. There is no doubt they are sugary sweet to everyone else (even people they don't like) because they have you as the punching bag when it comes to releasing that negative energy.

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Creating a much worse scenario for myself. My mom literally started screaming, scratching, and slapping me after I yelled at her I didn't have control over the internet working or not. She then pushed me into the door and shoved me outside. Then locked me out for two hours right before lunch...
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By this point you have not only proved to be a failure (in terms of internet wizardry) but you are also challenging her authority (showing you are uncontrollable and adding more helpless frustration to her already disappointed mix.) The only way to gain some relief was to go through your things and assure herself that you were now not a criminal and/or retard (or find something to make you more defensive, and regain her power). No doubt at this point discovering your excessive purchases of model cars only bolstered the fact that you have no idea of the value of money. Old School parents love snooping - it is the only way they can be sure that the investment in time and money that are expending on you is not a waste. The other option is to trust you. Have you earned that trust?


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Leaving my part of the lunch to become cold until she let me in with less than an hour before she had to give me a ride to work. She grabbed my lunchbox from me and only put in a small amount for my dinner and told me to deal with it. On the way there we had to drop off some of my mom's plants for her friend (of which she told me to just walk up and give it, though she didn't say who it was. So I asked her why would I walk up to someone I don't know and give them a plant. I wasn't sure which person to give it to. It turned out to be someone I knew, but she started making fun of me in front of her friend calling me a "retarded son" for not knowing who her friend was when she just told me "Drop it of for my friend" (without giving me a name).
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This is where there are clues to how you go about taking charge of your life. First you have to disempower your parents. Cannot gain their trust? Then earn their respect. How would you go about this? Carving small bits of independence for yourself that will disempower them.
For isnstance; take a bus to work. Take one back. You have thrown their ride back in their faces - in effect saying: I don't need you. You don't have to do this everyday. If you feel the slightest animosity building up, have your fare ready, smile, and scoot. Let them know you are doing it 'for them'. This puts them at a disadvantage; making them 'useless'. You are being the nice guy. It will also help you with the habit of responsibility. Yes, irresponsibility becomes a habit. And so with responsibility, and all those other strong, intelligent, and independent qualities that you will focus on.
Skip the Hotwheels, and buy your own lunch or dinner on occasion. This again will strip power from them. You will turn less of a parasite, and more your own person - and this will garner their respect, therefore making them more uneasy of facing someone equal or better than them - after all you are feeding yourself, no? Next stop, you might move out - and I'm getting the feeling that they don't really want that now.
As for messing up with not recognising who her friend was - doesn't this tell you something about how much you care about her and her life?
Go one-on-one with her sometimes - making sure your brother and Dad are not around. You may be surprised how she opens up, if you just question her about her childhood, or what she does with her friends, or even ask her for some simple advice that will give her the opportunity to talk to you nicely. This kind of eye-to-eye, heart-to-heart, mother/son conversation will bring you closer - and she is going to end up embarrassed, and even reluctant to yell at you when something goes wrong. Because you have spent time in more meaningful ways that enabled you to build up her trust and respect, she will treat you as less of a 'child' and more of a person.
Calling you names such as 'retarded' is very, very medieval (let alone Old School) and is damging to you - physically. Your brain is being shaped wrong - look up 'hypnopedia' - except she is doing it to you wide awake. You may not be able to educate her about it - she has already configured her instinctive and intuitive thought processes, and it could take many years to 'clear' her. Work with what you have. The challenge for her is to bring up a successful kid. The challenge for you is to get to know your mother - and move on to impressing her with the great guy you really are.

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Finally got back in the car and was threatened that if I didn't admit my wrong doing for saying I didn't break the internet (which I didn't...) she wouldn't drop me off and told me how much she hoped I would be fired. I subtly told her an apology despite how much I knew how wrong she was about the internet... And then, right at the end of work, it got a whole lot worse.
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I'm finding it confusing here - do they actually want you to have a job or not? Do you know their true feelings about it? Are they merely being overprotective? Find out the truth and that will help you resolve smaller issues - remember the way to get through the whole pie is one slice at a time.


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By the time the end of the shift bell rang, I walked over to clock out, but my father started scolding me for clocking out before gathering my items (lunchbox, water bottle, and gloves). Since I was dropped off at work, I had to get a ride home with my father. And that wasn't exactly a fun ride home... Whole way there, my father yelling at me how much of a "retard" I am for clocking out before grabbing my items... Telling me how much I shouldn't have a job and don't deserve to go to college.
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Again, money. Your father may not know your company's policies - it may be possible that you have to clock out first before you get your things. He sees it that you could be earning more by punching out at the last moment. Explain - in a voice that is low, (and continues to be low - even if he interrupts with yells) your position. The first sign of respect is when he lowers his voice, too; he will then have realised that yelling makes him the tantrum-throwing child.
Also - just casually say you are getting a ride home from someone else and take a bus - let the bus-driver give you a ride; you'll be telling the truth.

MedigoFlame
Seems like every summer is much worse than the one before. It doesn't seem to stop. 🤬 my life... Pretty sure this post doesn't matter much.
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But of course, it did, my dear Medigo ; it also helps to write stuff down and 'get it of your chest' and your post forced me respond to a buddy in distress.
Keep in mind always - whether you are having the best time ever - or the worst - this, too, shall pass.. Cheers, my friend.


OT:

My day began three hours ago. And no, not got around to my morning shower yet, since I have a bunch of dirty things to do. ;)

So . . . to everybody else: Have a great day, guys and gals!! :)
 
Well I went to work and had a pretty good day. Didn't get much sleep though, could go for a nap right now. But I heard a song I like today and had forgotten about and have no idea what it's name is. :banghead:
 
ilikewaffles11
Well I went to work and had a pretty good day. Didn't get much sleep though, could go for a nap right now. But I heard a song I like today and had forgotten about and have no idea what it's name is. :banghead:
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Wham - Last Christmas ?
 
Good day I had. Took the bus to the library, since my grandma had an appointment at the clinic my uncle took her. I had to go to the library, had two books due, I don't want to pay a late fee. Went to the store and bought some sushi.

Had a bit of trouble walking at first. I cut my right toe on the side of the bed the night before, with two push-pins. Its going to hurt a bit taking a shower tonight. (I take one every night, 2 hours before going to bed)
 
Yesterday was pants. :grumpy:

I spent all day hungover and pretty much stayed in bed reading. Didn't even eat anything.

Back in the real world now and my first day (again) of abstinence begins. I will make sure to get some food today, get some gifts for my trip to London and collect my bike from the office.
 
Was fun. Played GRiD (old, no more online, but still my favorite game), F1 2011, finished up a good porting of summer homework, and took a bike ride.

Then I went to marching band. I was dreading it but it was really fun. Drumline has only four people , 2 drummers (both of us have the same name so my nickname is Other), and 2 instructors. But one instructor was off putting heads and such on new drums. So we were with the girl instructors and it was fun. We did minimal playing and mostly had 'drumline binding time', in which nothing is off-limits. Ah, I quite enjoy it.
 
otakukid96
I learned this morning that an old friend of mine died a few days ago. That put me in a sad mood all day.
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Condolences on your loss, mate. I echo Slash's words, even though I haven't encountered that feeling yet.


As for my day, I went to the mall with my family to purchase some clothes which had a nice zipper pocket. We also ate at Johnny Rocket, and such a brilliant restaurant at that!
 
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As for my day, I went to the mall with my family to purchase some clothes which had a nice zipper pocket. We also ate at Johnny Rocket, and such a brilliant restaurant at that!
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Did they dance?

:)
 
Just had a fantastic day!

I bought Pete a supercar experience day for his birthday, which we did today. He got to drive a Porsche Carrera, Aston DB9, Audi R8, Ferrari 360 and a Lambo Gallardo. Best of all, I got the chance for a fast passenger ride in a Gallardo Balboni.

I WANT THAT CAR!!!:drool:
 
Lissa
Just had a fantastic day!

I bought Pete a supercar experience day for his birthday, which we did today. He got to drive a Porsche Carrera, Aston DB9, Audi R8, Ferrari 360 and a Lambo Gallardo. Best of all, I got the chance for a fast passenger ride in a Gallardo Balboni.

I WANT THAT CAR!!!:drool:
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Sounds great! But I think you may need to do a lot of overtime to afford that car. ;) :lol:
 
mattythedog
Sounds great! But I think you may need to do a lot of overtime to afford that car. ;) :lol:
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I'm getting an extra £400 a month at the moment for overtime, so it would take me 34 years!

I don't think I'll live that long! :(
 
Lissa
I'm getting an extra £400 a month at the moment for overtime, so it would take me 34 years!

I don't think I'll live that long! :(
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You could sell your children to Madonna. :dopey:
 
Work was annoying... Well, a bit at least. But: I had a great day, anyways. Why, you ask?

Because I managed to drop down to 14% body fat today.

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That was a goal I initially intended to achieve somewhen by the end of August.
 
Pretty good day today, only got 4 hours sleep so I'm pretty tired.
But I spent the afternoon with my girlfriend, when she left I made a stir fry and then got a text from a ticket company saying my Global gathering ticket has been dispatched.
Plus I've found a rather tasty MK2 Golf for sale dirt cheap, I'm seriously thinking about buying it and have it as a project car. Hmmmm, decisions decisions
 
Well I've been awake since 12:30 am, so it's been an interesting 18 hours. Played NHL 06 for like 14 of those hours, and got 2 cherry Dr Peppers today. Only started the first one a bit ago. So yeah, good day today
 
Very good now. It was pretty bland most of the day until me and my brother played some Nazi zombies. Then my dad told me that he'll be willing to sell me the MK2 Supra he just bought if I'm willing to put the time into fixing it up. :D It'll take a lot of effort and money to make it look even half decent but I don't care.
 

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