Comments | agentxpndble: It's my first whole-out, irrational, shit-kicking RANT

agentxpndble

It's my first whole-out, irrational, shit-kicking RANT

Jul 08, 2005 15:16

Ok, you know what? Evil wins. Have I been living in a FUCKING BUBBLE? How can I be so surprised at any of this? I'm horrified - mostly at myself for not being prepared for it (which is the worst part.)

( Putrid, tedious details of why I'm vomiting all over you behind the cut... )

wank, rants, world_events, i_am_insane, shattered, social_justice

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Have a cuppa tea...... tomsister July 9 2005, 13:39:13 UTC

Take a nap, luv. Have a cuppa tea. Preferably while watching a John Castle flick. Do not read a newspaper. Do not surf the net. Listen to something soothing on CD. It's good to rant once in a while and we can all understand your frustrations right now. It's been a schtinkin'week. We on the East Coast are on target for another hurricane. The horrific stuff that happened in London has us all edgy and thoroughly disgusted with the twisted minds of terrorists. There are boogers in the world; there are trolls who post messages just to get somebody else's back up; there are certifiable nutburgers running around loose. Their goal is to do exactly what they're doing to you. They play mind games ( ... )

Re: Have a cuppa tea...... agentxpndble July 9 2005, 17:11:11 UTC

Thanks for your soothing words. ...Combat fatigue is what I call it... I'll remember that - it's exactly what it feels like! I've had a good sleep now - been soothed by my friends - turned off the computer for a few hours... I'm ok again - glad you're feeling better too. ;-)

Sorry I twigged on everyone like that. The wolves were at the door.

My thoughts and prayers are with the London victims, their families, and the rescue workers.

Indeed. There are people with far bigger problems than mine right now - conducting their lives with the integrity and compassion I so very much want to see out there. I second the motion.

Re: Have a cuppa tea...... tomsister July 11 2005, 13:18:48 UTC

Hi to fellow tea fans....

Glad Agent X is feeling better and we're sharing tea stories. I don't mean to imply a cup of tea is the answer to all the world's problems, but -- as we also say about chicken soup -- it couldn't hurt. I have over the years collected a few teapots (an real Brown Betty amongst them) and on weekends make a pot of tea while I sift through bills, mail, to-do lists, and e-mail. Plain old Lipton is a favorite, but occasionally I like Twinings English or Irish Breakfast tea. A favorite sweet -- a plate of Madelaines, those delicate shell-shaped sponge cakes dusted with confectioner's sugar. Don't indulge too often -- it settles on the mid-section quite quickly. I'll offer up the recipe if anyone wants it.

Agent X -- keep a stiff upper lip, take care of yourself, stop and be grateful for your blessings, beware of trolls, OD on John Castle flicks, and keep posting those delicious photos of our favorite character actor.

theladyrose July 11 2005, 03:47:13 UTC

Mmmm, tea. I'm becoming even more addicted to it; it's the semi-Brit in me, I suppose.

As a current journalism student, I've been shocked and horrified by all of the cruel, stupid things people do to each other. But as an eternal optimist, I try to think about what I can do to help other people to help combat the stupidity and evil. There's just no point in moaning about what's horrible in the world; if I don't want people to hurt each other, it's my duty to actively help them. I'm afraid I don't do enough, really.

And rants are good once in a while. You've at least got legitimate reasons; most people tend to be self-pitying.