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Post by peterh on Jan 28, 2009 19:03:16 GMT
Ouch I really feel for you. Reminds me of that time, when... well(they do hold weddings and funerals in the void decks here) there were like 3 weddings, a few funerals and some neighbours doing renovation. Gods... the din. Yikes, that sounds unpleasant ..
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Post by Galadriel on Jan 28, 2009 20:36:40 GMT
I'm drinking liters tea these days, just because of the constant pain in my stomac. The ones I have right now are Moroccan pomegranate red, it contains next to pomegranates also the hibiscus flower and marron of rooibos tea. Then I also have a tea for my nerves, containing great wild valerian root, lemon balm leaf of Melissa officinalis, St. John's Wort herb, Hawthorn flower & leaf, passiflora, heather herb, peppermint leaf, angelica root, anise seed, delphinium flower and calendula flower. It works great to relax and to sleep. The next one is citrus fruit infusion, no need to explain that. it's not too sour. The last one I'm currently drinking is Tulsi mint, an Indian, Ayurvedic tea with holy basel, peppermint, liquorice plant, peel of the cacao bean, cinnamon, balm mint, cardamom or elaichi, ginger, clove and black pepper. This is a picture of the box. I would suggest this tea because if you don't like it too sweet you can leave out sugar or honey.
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Post by peterh on Jan 29, 2009 16:50:55 GMT
Thanks for the advice..
I'll look for some lemon or citrus tea tomorrow...
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Post by Alrik on Jan 29, 2009 23:00:04 GMT
By the way, what does "bonkers" actually mean ?
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Post by Galadriel on Jan 29, 2009 23:17:18 GMT
By the way, what does "bonkers" actually mean ? Is slang for crazy, nuts, when someone is going mental
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Post by peterh on Mar 27, 2009 22:59:12 GMT
Finally, some good news!!!
Last week I recieved an unexpected and rather large tax return, especially surprising since I was told by a tax administrator that I could expect to pay backtaxes. I was extremely happy since that could really help my economy. Then, as the famous peterh luck wills it, I was hit with a nasty bill from the Gas company. I had expected to pay around $115 but instead the bloodsuckers wanted $365!
I still had hope but needed the banks help as I'd be in red at least until August so I called them today and even without micromanaging my detailed budget (which I was willing to let them do, of course) they allowed me to be in the red for at least the next three months and, it seemed, until I was out of the red!!
That means that even though I won't get a job this year I am safe for now! And, barring too many unforseen expenses, I will hopefully also be in the black after paying all the insane bills that usually hits in January 2010!!
This is an insane relief for me as it's been an extremely heavy burden! I don't have to worry about being kicked out of my apt for now, even if I don't get a job, and I can put a bit aside and not worry about unforseen expenses that could destroy the budget! ( I am, of course, still vulnerable to very large expenses) Hell, it even means I can spend a bit to on myself as well!!
WOHOOOO!!!! ;D
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Post by Gray Lensman on Mar 27, 2009 23:08:36 GMT
Great news, Peter. Glad to hear everything's starting to work out for you.
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Post by Elliot Kane on Mar 27, 2009 23:12:29 GMT
That's GREAT, Peter! Hope things just keep getting better for you from here on
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Post by LaFille on Mar 28, 2009 3:43:50 GMT
Good for you! Especially so since most economic news these days are really bad ones!
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Post by kitty on Mar 28, 2009 4:20:47 GMT
Peter, I totally know what you are going through - when I was about 16, the whole house I lived in was renovated (late "oh the walls down, let's be modern!"-craze) for 6 months there was no silence, no privacy and no bloody wall towards the back of the house (!) We had a balcony towards the back of the house and they decided, in the middle of winter, to rip that, plus the holding wall, out. It's the weirdest thing to wake up, walk halfsleeping to the kitchen through the living room and find your naked feet covered in snow. On a day off of school, did I wake up just to find to handymen behind me trying to work as silent as possible on the heating system - I screamed and they had to hold me back from calling the police... Also no toilet for 3 months. FunFunFun. Against the stress from the noise I advise some yoga and early sport - try to get up by sunrise (so uh, 5-5:30am) and go for a run. It friggin early and all but it does relax you for the day to come. If you can't go out over the day, get big headphones and a yogamat and do some yoga. Especially the breathing exercises not just help your nerves but also your aches. Use the noisefree weekends! Join a volunteer organisation and do some free work, sure it doesn't pay your bills but since you've to leave the house, it will keep you sane. Back when the renovation took place when I was a teen, I had finals (urghs..) in that time and no way in hell could I have studied if I wouldn't have tried everything to get outof the damn house. It'll be over soon
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Post by peterh on Mar 29, 2009 2:01:33 GMT
Thanks for the support people and thanks for the advice as well Kitty. Luckily the renovation is over and things is much better that way. The triumvirate of economy, jobhunting and renovation took quite a toll on me and finally things are settled for the next months. It's just damn good to finally have security! So you'll people have to settle with seeing me more around. Get used to it ;D
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Post by Elliot Kane on Mar 29, 2009 2:10:50 GMT
I think we might just about live with it... ;D
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Post by Galadriel on Mar 29, 2009 11:56:56 GMT
So you'll people have to settle with seeing me more around. Get used to it ;D We get used to everything Pete, 'cept for you Just kidding, glad to have you back
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Post by Hildor on Mar 29, 2009 12:59:49 GMT
buahahha
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Post by kitty on Mar 29, 2009 15:28:07 GMT
^ looooooool
Glad you are better Peter.
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Post by peterh on Mar 31, 2009 19:59:42 GMT
buahahha Those kitties are just waiting for the order to kill you, hilly!!
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Post by killerzzz on Apr 1, 2009 4:37:30 GMT
The best kind of good news is good news. ;D Glad you're going slightly less bonkers, Pete. Killerzzz
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Post by Hildor on Apr 2, 2009 8:56:02 GMT
And I thought Re-Pete was actually a nicer guy than you...
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Post by peterh on Apr 2, 2009 16:45:57 GMT
A nicer guy than me?!?
That's pretty much the ultimate oxymoron there...
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Post by Hildor on Apr 2, 2009 18:34:23 GMT
I thought you were the ox in here
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