-
Posts
581 -
Joined
-
Last visited
Content Type
Profiles
Forums
Blogs
Gallery
Blog Comments posted by Shurukian
-
-
You are, most certainly, correct. It is a very real issue, with a very distinct lack of understanding by those that have never felt it.
One of the things I love, and generally turn to when I'm having a bad day, is Hyperbole and a Half's characterization of it.
Just to remind myself that it happens, it's okay to feel terrible as hell, and that those around me that are frustrating the !@#$ out of me mean well, but I just need to find my shriveled piece of corn.
-
Damn. That sucks, Bilrow. Good luck with the treatment, I'm sure you'll kick ass.
-
Oh man, that question. I think it's definitely still one every single one of us is asking! Haha.
Congratulations on your project reaching a decade of play. It's definitely something to be quite proud of, these days.
-
Yeah, but that guy didn't have $200 shoes.
(Say the running companies )
I do the Detroit marathon every year, though I scarcely ever get better at it. Ironically I got my best time after doing no training at all for half a year prior, because apparently I tend to try too hard, and doing too much will hurt you more than doing too little. Two or three years ago, feeling energetic, I went to the front of the line just to see how long I could keep up with the leaders. Hung in there for three miles, then they blew away, I went overboard trying to rehydrate myself, got nauseous, and took a nap for about an hour on the side of the course.
Some women spotted me and reported to the EMS volunteers that they saw a dead man on the side of the road. After questioning me to confirm my sanity and several assurances that I wasn't dying, one that lived on that road offered to let me rest in his home (which was both kind and hilarious). But after talking for thirty minutes I jumped back up and managed to finish shortly before the last chance bus.
So all things considered you did pretty well! Congratulations on your second.
Thanks so much Kyriakos! That's a pretty crazy story. Detriot might be on my list because of how awesome the international portion looks. I'm assuming it's an awesome course?
-
Thanks guys!
For a moment I thought you completed an iron man triathlon in a dress and high heels... you probably would have gotten some news coverage.
Haha! Nope, though you're probably right! There's a guy that does a bunch of Ironman's every year in full firefighter gear. He most defintiely gets attention from how amazing it is!
-
Nope. Nope. Nope. I'll stick to my 1-2 hours at the gym four days a week instead.
Well, you're still doing more than most of America, so thumbs up to you, sir!
-
thats rather stellar
Thanks, Capitalist cat!
-
I came for the provocotive titled and stayed for the great story of perservence and sticktoitiveness in the face of adversity. It was a nice break from my day. Thanks. I appreciate the sharing.
Thanks smurthwaite! Glad you enjoyed it.
-
I would have just punched the ref and kept going
It was a thought that may have crossed my mind.
Interesting post. Thanks for sharing the experience.
Thanks Helbrecht!
-
I won't do a 70.3 until I'm about 80.6, since the missus is a bit more than ten years younger.
That's pretty f-in' awesome. Haha. Nice.
-
I can't imagine running another 9 miles with beer and a burger in my stomach. That man is a superhero.
-
I know, they seriously are. :3 They're going to go in a frame or something once they're beat.
Yes it absolutely was!
-
Good luck Dajobo! I know quite a few individuals who have gone through this surgery and it can occasionally be rough. Stay positive and I'm sure you'll recover 100% and be good as new. Will you get to experience the wonders of pooping through your stomach?
-
I'm a Flyers fan, which means I get to spend the playoffs shaking my head and sighing.
They break my heart every time, EVERY DAMN TIME!
-
CN is a little less !@#$%* with you back. Also, I personally am very proud of the changes you have made, it has been my privilege to be close enough to watch the changes.
It's a damn pleasure to be, for the first time, sharing an alliance with you. But it's more of a pleasure to be your friend, Shuru. You're a rather remarkable human being, and we're all the better for you being in our lives.
Thanks for the compliments guys. It's nice to regularly see both of you again.
Looks like you're doing well. Nice to meet you and glad to see you're passionate about HR of all things. (My background is similar.)
Needs more cat pics.
That's interesting! I'm curious as to what your background is. If you're ever on IRC and feel the desire for a chat, I'd be in. I'll make sure to put cat pictures on the list for my next post.
-
i climbed longs peak in Colorado with my wrestling teammates. I will never forget signing my name on the summitt.... because i dreaded going all the way back down- of which I was holding on for dear-life and marmots ran around me like I was a wimp.
cheers to your endeavors,
L_H
It's very true that going down is usually much more painful than going up!
-
Is this cliche and boring?My impression of this essay is that it is poetic, eloquent, and sincere. The situation Shurikian is writing about, is of course, cliche, because many people do fall into these types of relationships and do make similar decisions about such relationships. But what makes it notable is its quality. It is generally well-written and generally sincere, the metaphors are well-employed and contribute to the effectiveness of the essay; structurally, the piece sticks together, communicating the underlying sentiment effectively.The aspect I admire most about the essay is the understated quality of emotion. It is a selenic grief; there are no histrionics, it is marked by an apparent calm and a slightly-tensed composure. This is where its sincerity lies; unlike the majority of dreck that youths and teenagers post onto the Internet, it does not say what it does not have to and it is not narcissistic through expanding the trivial into the profound. It gives the experience its proper due and no more.Thus, as far as being cliche and boring goes, it liberates itself from banality through its quality.===That said, $%&@ you Shurikian, I can write what I want where I want and where I want about your personal essays.
Thank you Inst, I don't normally get these types of critiques. It's great to have someone finally analyze the structure and composition.
-
I'm stealing this.
What'cha doin' with it?
-
Thank you guys, I don't normally expect such positive comments on here. I'm glad it resonates with you as it did with me.
-
And now I'm thinking about how much I miss living in New Mexico....
That part of America is just beautiful in all sorts of ways.
-
If you pass through Ohio, give me a shout, I need a good adventure.
I've passed through Ohio four times IYIyTh, and unless you leave Ohio, I don't believe you'll be getting your adventure.
-
This sounds absolutely horrible Alfred. I know how horrible it can get when people decide to spread things around about you and you have little that you can do. Hopefully you can get this sorted out fast and these jerks leave you alone.
-
Best of luck with your health issues, Shuru.
Thank you, Bob.
-
I know how annoying it can be to go through all the poking and prodding from doctors who don't seem to have any idea what is wrong with you. It's something I suppose you just have to push through and look to the future. With that said, I wish you the best of luck. I'll send a nuke to funn just for you.
Awww, thanks Jack.
Four Years of Change
in Top of the Rock
A blog by Shurukian in General
Posted
WHELP