How Do You Handle Stress?? - Page 4

kindlekitten · 10-12-2010, 08:08 PM

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Originally Posted by poohbear_nc

duly voted!

thanks! now where's yours?

desertgrandma · 10-12-2010, 10:29 PM

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Originally Posted by WT Sharpe

If you feel their life force, you're petting them in the wrong spot.

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Originally Posted by poohbear_nc

Now I'm stressed! [and running again]

dg - your poll is causing me stress now!
[and shin splints]

mmmmm.....chicken nuggets! Hows those thighs, pooh?

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Originally Posted by ShortNCuddlyAm

I have been known to hug trees when I'm stressed.

Aren't they scratchy and full of crawly things? I like trees.....but after 12 years of living where the fall season meant raking/mowing them every other day......I"m liking the desert more and more.

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Originally Posted by Joebill

Hmmm. I play Everquest and I do my various hobbies.

At present my hobbies are my dice collection. Drawing maps with my copy of Campaign Cartographer. Drawing deck plans of starships with the Cosmo add-on for CC3.

Read, lots of reading.

What interesting hobbies you have!!! I would imagine you have lots and lot of dice? Or would that be "die"?

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Originally Posted by beppe

I cook something special and elaborate, that requires fancy ingredients, and a few passages. like stuffed zucchini flowers,

or a rich flavorful gateau di patate.

than i put in the fridge a couple of bottles of a sexy rosè and invite to dinner the prettiest woman I know that is ready to accept the invitation on such a short notice. I explain to her the situation and that I need her to give me back some mental sanity, and sense of proportions. In other words I guarantee a pleasant evening, which is what it turns out most of the times.

Whatever happens stress control is guarantee, even if I am stuck with only myself as company.

For what concerns the poll I voted the hobby.

Beppe, will you marry me?

Oh.

Wait.

Never mind. I don't think my husband would approve.....

Well, looky looky........coming to MobileRead, and reading seem to be the top picks.

vivaldirules · 10-13-2010, 06:39 AM

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Originally Posted by ShortNCuddlyAm

I have been known to hug trees when I'm stressed.

Gaaa!! A nature-lovin' tree hugger in our midst! What are ya, some kinda skwirrlll??

happy_terd · 10-13-2010, 06:47 AM

If I am stressed I will generally add an extra 30 minutes to my 90 exercise minute routine. By then I am ready to pass out. This is cheaper than drinking (if you drink the stuff I use to drink

).

ShortNCuddlyAm · 10-13-2010, 06:49 AM

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Originally Posted by desertgrandma

Aren't they scratchy and full of crawly things? I like trees.....but after 12 years of living where the fall season meant raking/mowing them every other day......I"m liking the desert more and more.

It depends on the tree as to how scratchy it is! They probably are full of crawly things, but so long as there's nothing obvious (like a trunk covered in snails, or ginormous spiders) I don't mind

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Originally Posted by vivaldirules

Gaaa!! A nature-lovin' tree hugger in our midst! What are ya, some kinda skwirrlll??

LazyScot · 10-13-2010, 06:51 AM

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Originally Posted by vivaldirules

Gaaa!! A nature-lovin' tree hugger in our midst! What are ya, some kinda skwirrlll??

Hey, what's wrong with squirrels?

They are fun, friendly, charming little balls of joyful fur doing nothing but giving delightful entertainment to millions with their incredible arboreal acrobatics and amazing nutty feats of memory.

ShortNCuddlyAm · 10-13-2010, 06:55 AM

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Originally Posted by LazyScot

Hey, what's wrong with squirrels?

They are fun, friendly, charming little balls of joyful fur doing nothing but giving delightful entertainment to millions with their incredible arboreal acrobatics and amazing nutty feats of memory.

Guys - we need to get support down to the New Forest now! And a secure containment facility with plenty of good whisky.

I just hope it's not too late

LazyScot · 10-13-2010, 07:03 AM

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Originally Posted by ShortNCuddlyAm

Guys - we need to get support down to the New Forest now! And a secure containment facility with plenty of good whisky.

I just hope it's not too late

Wait, what?

What are you on about? Whilst, I would appreciate the whisky (not the absence of the "e"), I don't see the need for a containment faciltiy. The New Forest is such a fun place at the moment, a veritable playground for our furry arboreal friends rushing amidst the autumnal branches and burnished leaves collecting the mellow fruitfulness of the season in preparation for winter, happily collecting any offerings.

It would be more useful if you send down a large nut laden transport that we could all happily distribute to the forest's denizens. If you sit still and quiet you have the amazing experience of a dray of squirrels eating from your hand and scurring around you. You really should try it.

bjones6416 · 10-13-2010, 09:11 AM

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Originally Posted by LazyScot

Wait, what?

What are you on about? Whilst, I would appreciate the whisky (not the absence of the "e"), I don't see the need for a containment faciltiy. The New Forest is such a fun place at the moment, a veritable playground for our furry arboreal friends rushing amidst the autumnal branches and burnished leaves collecting the mellow fruitfulness of the season in preparation for winter, happily collecting any offerings.

It would be more useful if you send down a large nut laden transport that we could all happily distribute to the forest's denizens. If you sit still and quiet you have the amazing experience of a dray of squirrels eating from your hand and scurring around you. You really should try it.

Hey, I'm reading Elizabeth George's newest book, This Body of Death, and it's set in the New Forest! There are ponies and thatched roofs and it all sounds beautiful. And you live there?

I'd love to see some pictures...

desertgrandma · 10-13-2010, 10:50 AM

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Originally Posted by vivaldirules

Gaaa!! A nature-lovin' tree hugger in our midst! What are ya, some kinda skwirrlll??

I believe, doggie, you are quite fond of trees yourself, eh?

Go have a bacon filled donut.

WT Sharpe · 10-13-2010, 11:03 AM

If I hadn't voted before it was added, I would have also chosen the pet option.

bjones6416 · 10-13-2010, 11:05 AM

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Originally Posted by WT Sharpe

If I hadn't voted before it was added, I would have also chosen the pet option.

Me, too.

kindlekitten · 10-13-2010, 11:09 AM

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Originally Posted by WT Sharpe

If I hadn't voted before it was added, I would have also chosen the pet option.

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Originally Posted by bjones6416

Me, too.

apparently there are kindly greenies that will add it in if you ask

WT Sharpe · 10-13-2010, 11:12 AM

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Originally Posted by kindlekitten

apparently there are kindly greenies that will add it in if you ask

I'd hate to bother a mod for that.

DMcCunney · 10-13-2010, 11:18 AM

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Originally Posted by desertgrandma

I believe, doggie, you are quite fond of trees yourself, eh?

Given what doggies normally do to trees, you have to wonder if the feeling is mutual...

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Dennis

View Poll Results: How Do You Handle Stress?
I drink	10	9.62%
I take pills.	7	6.73%
I drink AND take pills	5	4.81%
I excercise. (running, workouts, whatever)	27	25.96%
I meditate, use a relaxation technique or bio-feedback	19	18.27%
I cry	18	17.31%
I come to MobileRead and lose myself in the Lounge	30	28.85%
I play online games/surf the net	27	25.96%
I watch TV	19	18.27%
I read	57	54.81%
I have a hobby......please post what it is.	17	16.35%
I use one of those little "stress balls"	3	2.88%
I throw one of those little stress balls at someone	7	6.73%
I sleep	27	25.96%
I eat	28	26.92%
I kick my kids, dog (s), cat (s) wife, husband, who/whatever happens to be nearest	3	2.88%
The blue one next to the fish.	11	10.58%
None of the above....please post what you do.	11	10.58%
I'm not voting, I just want to keep track of what others do.	1	0.96%
I eat bacon and donuts (or a bacon-filled donut.)	2	1.92%
I pray.	9	8.65%
I go shopping.	4	3.85%
I smoke.	9	8.65%
I turn to my dog(s)/cat(s)/squirrel(s)/llama(s)/whatever animal(s) for comfort	16	15.38%
Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 104. You may not vote on this poll

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10-13-2010, 06:47 AM	#49
happy_terd Banned Posts: 13,045 Karma: 10105011 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Finally made it to Walmart. Device: PRS 420	If I am stressed I will generally add an extra 30 minutes to my 90 exercise minute routine. By then I am ready to pass out. This is cheaper than drinking (if you drink the stuff I use to drink ).

10-13-2010, 11:03 AM	#56
WT Sharpe Bah, humbug! Posts: 39,072 Karma: 157049943 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Chesapeake, VA, USA Device: Kindle Oasis, iPad Pro, & a Samsung Galaxy S9.	If I hadn't voted before it was added, I would have also chosen the pet option.