When I'm Feeling Blue, All I have To Do...

[Guest]

... is write.

That sounds simple, flippant even, but it sure does help. I write about anything, whatever comes to mind. From my deepest thoughts and feelings, to a brief description of something that sparked inspiration in me, right through to a very erotic and detailed account of a recent sexual encounter I might have had (particularly if it involved you).

It's a way to let go, forget about any worries and woes I might be feeling. It helps to focus my mind on the good stuff, and there is plenty of that in my life.

What do you do?

Lou

 

[rgraham666]

I usually play a game of some description.

But I'm finding more often that I'm writing myself these days.

 

[Guest]

It's easy for you coz nobody's peeking what you're writing!

As for me, I thank the Channel four for scheduling "The History Of Jewish Comedy" bang on time.

 

[impressive]

YES! Feeling ultra blue today. Tried to write my smut -- but it wouldn't flow until I got this poem out. Already submitted it.

Reeling

How does one comfort those
who are victimized by
an apathetic system of
good intentions?

How does one console those
who are innocent bystanders in
a cold war of
twisted priorities?

How does one protect those
who are caught in
the crossfire between
a mother’s love and a sibling’s need?

How does one nurture those
who are reeling from
the ache of
detested vulnerability?

How does one embrace those
who are wounded by
the unintentional cuts of
uncontrollable circumstances?

How does one reassure those
who are convinced that
others see their needs as
mere desires?

How does one say to those
who are bleeding emotionally that
I care and
I will be your friend?

 

[Guest]

Ah, yes! Gaming is also good. I find that one of the best methods of relaxation and escapism. My current favourite is Age of Empires 2, The Conquerers. I've finished all the campaigns now, though. Oh well, I could always start them all over again!

Lou

 

[Guest]

It's easy for you coz nobody's peeking what you're writing!

As for me, I thank the Channel four for scheduling "The History Of Jewish Comedy" bang on time.

Who says they're not!?

"It's completely fictional, honest!"

Gotta love Channel 4!

 

[Guest]

YES! Feeling ultra blue today. Tried to write my smut -- but it wouldn't flow until I got this poem out. Already submitted it.

Reeling

How does one comfort those
who are victimized by
an apathetic system of
good intentions?

How does one console those
who are innocent bystanders in
a cold war of
twisted priorities?

How does one protect those
who are caught in
the crossfire between
a mother’s love and a sibling’s need?

How does one nurture those
who are reeling from
the ache of
detested vulnerability?

How does one embrace those
who are wounded by
the unintentional cuts of
uncontrollable circumstances?

How does one reassure those
who are convinced that
others see their needs as
mere desires?

How does one say to those
who are bleeding emotionally that
I care and
I will be your friend?

Beautiful, thank you!

Lou

 

[rgraham666]

My two faves are Diablo II and CivIII.

Hacking and slicing demons and undead is good for the soul.

And I like building stuff.

 

[impressive]

Beautiful, thank you!

Aw, shucks! Thanks.

We now return you to your regularly scheduled smut ...

 

[Guest]

My two faves are Diablo II and CivIII.

Hacking and slicing demons and undead is good for the soul.

And I like building stuff.

I love CivIII, too! I always get such a rush when I find the resources and so on while scouting. Sad, eh?

 

[Colleen Thomas]

Listen to Louis Armstrong sing What a Wonderful World. In the midst of so much pain and suffering, we tend to loose sight of all the good around us. The commonplace good in a greeting from a freind, a smile on a loved ones face or the playful antics of our pets. Louis puts it all in perspective.

We live in a wonderful world. It's up to each of us to find the good in everyday. And those small goods have to be our anchors when tragedy strikes.

-Colly

 

[rgraham666]

Listen to Louis Armstrong sing What a Wonderful World. In the midst of so much pain and suffering, we tend to loose sight of all the good around us. The commonplace good in a greeting from a freind, a smile on a loved ones face or the playful antics of our pets. Louis puts it all in perspective.

We live in a wonderful world. It's up to each of us to find the good in everyday. And those small goods have to be our anchors when tragedy strikes.

-Colly

That's one that works for me too Colleen.

 

[boxofrocks]

Aw, shucks! Thanks.

We now return you to your regularly scheduled smut ...

I didn't think it was possible for me to smile today, but thanks.
You just proved me wrong.

 

[lewdandlicentious]

Personally, I try to blot out the bad in the world. Then, everything in my world is good!!!!

Sometimes the bad gets in, when you read things like the recent headlines from Beslan. But I have to resign myself to the fact that there's nothing I can do about it and shut it out again and get on in my own little world.

Call me insular if you like, and maybe even selfish, but you can feel too much about things you can do nothing about. It can drive you mad if you let it, and I simply choose not to.

It works for me.

 

[impressive]

I didn't think it was possible for me to smile today, but thanks.
You just proved me wrong.

My pleasure, dear

 

[Guest]

It works for me.

Yep, I know it does! I really do try to take a leaf out of your book sometimes. I'll get there...

 

[boxofrocks]

Music therapy.

It's what got me through the worst 24 hours of my life.

Cosima - When the war is over.

I love that song.

and hugs Lou. I hope things pick up.

 

[dr_mabeuse]

I've got to say that I envy all you people. That smell- the-roses and whistle-a-happy- tune stuff never worked for me, and still doesn't work. But then, maybe that's why I'm on medication.

When I was a kid, there used to be a TV ad for an amusement park that said "Laugh Your Troubles Away at Riverview Park", and even as a kid I used to wonder at that. Okay: your wife has left you, you've lost your job, you're about to be evicted, and your supposed to go on a fucking ferris wheel and forget about it?!?!

I just didn't get it. It always seemed to me like any problem you could laugh off isn't much of a problem in the first place. And if I could take this frown and turn it upside down then I wouldn't be so fucking depressed in the first place, would I?

---dr.M.

 

[impressive]

In one of those syrupy workplace seminars, we were taught to separate our problems/woes into three categories -- those we could (a) control; (b) influence; or (c) neither control nor influence.

Jettison (c) completely. Energy applied there is a total waste. Instead devote 80% of your time/energies into (a) and 20% into (b).

Okay, so the syrupy workplace seminars weren't ALL bad. (I still don't want to go back to work in an office, TYVM.)

 

[boxofrocks]

Okay: you're wife has left you, you've lost your job, you're about to be evicted, and your supposed to go on a fucking ferris wheel and forget about it?!?!


---dr.M.

Come and sit on my fac... err... lap

You're amongst friends here doc. That's what we're all here for. To help each other escape our own pathetic lives for a while.

Why do I have this strange desire for a group hug?

 

[lewdandlicentious]

Well, I'm sorry guys, but mine's not a pathetic life.

Mine's a good life, because I am a happy-go-lucky kind of guy, with what seems to be an incredibly thick skin, and I try very hard not to let shit get me down.

And by shit, I mean anything that ain't good for my morale!!

 

[Guest]

Well, I'm sorry guys, but mine's not a pathetic life.

Mine's a good life, because I am a happy-go-lucky kind of guy, with what seems to be an incredibly thick skin, and I try very hard not to let shit get me down.

And by shit, I mean anything that ain't good for my morale!!

Don't let the shit get you down, eh? I really must try that some time...

And, no, mine isn't a pathetic life, either.

Lou

P.S. Got a spare layer you can lend me?

 

[minsue]

I read. Lots.

And I wallow. It's not all that helpful, but I'm really good at it.

 

[Guest]

I read. Lots.

And I wallow. It's not all that helpful, but I'm really good at it.

Yep, reading's good, too!

And, yes, I'm a wallower. I try not, so very hard, but sometimes the pull is just so great.

Lou

 

[Belegon]

I try to be one of the "make it happy" types. I usually succeed...
but when I don't it can get real nasty around me, so if i get into one of "those moods" I try to isolate myself from decent society for a day or two...