What's on your mind?

[SarahsKnight]

So what is everyone up to?

Work. It is tiring as of late, in more ways than one. Please pray that God will help me to hang on with this job just a few more months.

(Please for the love of Serena no one cue that obnoxious Rhianna song upon my mentioning work.)

Oh, and, I will pray that you get better, @Saucy.

 

[Jack of Spades]

We definitely have talked about it, and agreed on the condition that is keeping us from getting engaged. To be fully candid, it's his faith. He was agnostic when we started dating and we've been working to help him figure out what he believes in the whole time. We've agreed we are waiting for marriage until/if he makes the decision to accept Christ. He hasn't told me this happened yet, but recently he has made comments about wanting to become stronger in his faith, learning some more stuff so he can stand up for what he believes in in the most educated way possible, etc. I'm wondering if he came to accept Christ and isn't telling me because he wants to surprise me. I'll keep an eye on it, I don't want to question him on it because I don't want to pressure him to rush into the choice if he isn't ready thinking I'm impatient with the process. Just a lot of raised eyebrows lately.

Okay, this is total speculation and having in mind that I have no idea how he is like, but that being said:

If I was in a situation where I have to figure out my religious beliefs in order to get to marry someone, and hypothetically speaking, if I realized that I just can't make a decisive choice about my beliefs anytime soon, and I wanted to marry the woman anyway, I would probably be under pressure to find a compromise where I get to marry her and at the same time get either more time with the religious question or to get to negotiate that part out of the deal.

Accordingly, such a conflicting situation could probably make me want to give vague hints to warm her up for an idea of such a compromise.

I'm not saying I would do just that, but those feelings would be understandable in such a situation. Religion is about as personal thing as there can be, and it would be entirely possible that someone comes to the conclusion that they're not very clear about it, but feel pressured to be clear for other than religious reasons, and want to solve the pressure somehow, like by for example attempting to change the rules.

Repeat: total speculation. He is the person you should ask, the rest of the men on the planet can only speculate.

(And for the record, I would find being in such a "You must accept Jesus in order to get the princess" - arrangement extremely unpleasant, and I would probably be very skeptical about participating in the first place, but then again I fully realize it's absolutely none of my business what makes other people happy and how they want to arrange their relationships and I hope things will work out for you two. Just mentioning.)

 

[Swan7]

Hope you get well soon, @Saucy . When I had those symptoms it was also stress related from my job. Felt like I hadn't eaten in days and my stomach felt like pangs. I'd eat a lot and still feel the same.

I hope you find something that will help you relax, and of course, reading God's Word

 

[ReesePiece23]

Well, I haven't had an appetite. I've been maybe eating an orange in the morning, then a smallish dinner at night, which I can't even finish. I'm not hungry, but my stomach feels weird, like I'm very, very hungry and haven't eaten in a day and a half. Maybe a little lightheaded. So I know I need more calories, but I just don't feel hungry at all. Sorry if that doesn't make sense.

Could be a leptin issue? Usually a leptin resistance causes overeating, but I suppose it's conceivable that it can work the other way? I have to say I've never seen it, but it's just a thought.

The best thing to do, is wait for a period of time away from work so that you can unwind and get rid of stress. If your appetite comes back then you know what the problem is. If not, then it's probably a hormonal issue, or a metabolic problem. When in which case, is usually put right with dietary choices and supplementation.

I'm friends with a few nutritionists, so if it gets to the point where all attempts fail, I'll put you in touch. My mate James knows far more than I could ever comprehend. He's extremely well educated on the subject.

 

[Saucy]

Could be a leptin issue? Usually a leptin resistance causes overeating, but I suppose it's conceivable that it can work the other way? I have to say I've never seen it, but it's just a thought.

The best thing to do, is wait for a period of time away from work so that you can unwind and get rid of stress. If your appetite comes back then you know what the problem is. If not, then it's probably a hormonal issue, or a metabolic problem. When in which case, is usually put right with dietary choices and supplementation.

I'm friends with a few nutritionists, so if it gets to the point where all attempts fail, I'll put you in touch. My mate James knows far more than I could ever comprehend. He's extremely well educated on the subject.

Thanks brother I appreciate it

 

[alsughasoughaiuyfygh]

After a week of work, I start getting unbalanced again to the point where I had to be sent home. I collapsed against the door as soon as I got home.

This isn't over.

 

[Travelers.Soul]

After a week of work, I start getting unbalanced again to the point where I had to be sent home. I collapsed against the door as soon as I got home.

This isn't over.

Oh no, I'm so sorry to hear that, I'll be praying for you.

 

[alsughasoughaiuyfygh]

Oh no, I'm so sorry to hear that, I'll be praying for you.

Thank you.

I'm going to try again tomorrow and if it happens again, then it might not be the medication after all and might have to do some more tests. I hope I don't have to travel to Edmonton to do them...

 

[Travelers.Soul]

Thank you.

I'm going to try again tomorrow and if it happens again, then it might not be the medication after all and might have to do some more tests. I hope I don't have to travel to Edmonton to do them...

Well, I hope tomorrow is a better day and that you don't have to have anymore tests.

 

[Saucy]

I've been feeling a ton better today. Last night, after talking in here, I took a few steps to work through the stress I was feeling, and woke up feeling mostly normal. Appetite back. My first thought was, "thank you for whoever prayed for me!"

 

[Toro]

Glad you're feeling better Saucy.... oh wait this is the internet I should do as the Romans do.... "Im glad your feeling better Saucy"

OMM: Black tea and dark chocolate..... who says all I ingest is meat? I'll have you know I had a sandwhich with crisp pepperonis, pepper turkey, roasted turkey, rotisserie chicken, aged sharp cheddar, layer of pickles, onion, cayenne pepper, jalapeno mustard and a side of garlic sauteed potatoes.

 

[GoodLightSJ]

I've noticed that warm (but not hot) showers are helpful when in a 'I'm not sad, just kinda neutral and can't get myself moving today' state of mind.

 

[Toro]

I've noticed that warm (but not hot) showers are helpful when in a 'I'm not sad, just kinda neutral and can't get myself moving today' state of mind.

The best thing for that is to hit the gym at times like that. Odd how physical activity has a way of clearing the mind.

Better still when you exhaust your body and soak in epsom to get rid of the soreness before you cant move the next day cause you hit the gym (if you aren't old then you can skip the hot epsom bath if you wish. )

 

[GoodLightSJ]

The best thing for that is to hit the gym at times like that. Odd how physical activity has a way of clearing the mind.

Better still when you exhaust your body and soak in epsom to get rid of the soreness before you cant move the next day cause you hit the gym (if you aren't old then you can skip the hot epsom bath if you wish. )

Ah! This reminds me that I should get back to routinely doing one of my favorite hobbies: treating the indoor basketball hoop attached to my door as if it's the real deal.

 

[Saucy]

Vikings is on tonight. Woot!

 

[Toro]

Ah! This reminds me that I should get back to routinely doing one of my favorite hobbies: treating the indoor basketball hoop attached to my door as if it's the real deal.

Hey, dont knock it. I ALWAYS play bedroom QB when I take off a dirty shirt and wad it up to throw in the dirty clothes..... my spiral leave something to be desired if Im honest though. Id blame it on "the ball" coming unwadded...... but then Id just be the QB always looking for excuses.

 

[Swan7]

Hey, dont knock it. I ALWAYS play bedroom QB when I take off a dirty shirt and wad it up to throw in the dirty clothes..... my spiral leave something to be desired if Im honest though. Id blame it on "the ball" coming unwadded...... but then Id just be the QB always looking for excuses.

Raises an eyebrow...

 

[Saucy]

Wow I'm reading at the same exact spot in the history of the Vikings book as is in the show, when they invaded England in revenge. Pretty cool.

 

[TheRealAriel]

Enjoying the most delicious black bean tacos with an avocado cilantro sauce. Life is good.

 

[Saucy]

Enjoying the most delicious black bean tacos with an avocado cilantro sauce. Life is good.