Random Thoughts - Part Deux [NO POLITICS]

[Cole]

Originally Posted by soulreapersteve

Its like you read my mind! (Or its kinda common sense for road trip, don't mean this in a rude way)

Already got all of those, and an half quart of oil along with coolant packed in the trunk. I keep half quart of oil along with window cleaner in the trunk at all times, just for who knows what. I'm trying to pack light but also bringing snacks (cliff bars and banana), water, and emergency supplies.





I'd rather read Squady's posts...

#makeft86clubgreatagainbybringingbacksquady

[krayzie]

Originally Posted by iManage

where else would it come from?

[ame="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fKcEvrOWhBc"]Dynaman Opening - YouTube[/ame]

[ichitaka05]

I'm THIS close of having mental meltdown... so much shit is happening, I seriously don't know where to start.

[Ultramaroon]

Originally Posted by ichitaka05

I'm THIS close of having mental meltdown... so much shit is happening, I seriously don't know where to start.

Are you being serious? Do you have anyone IRL with whom you can talk?

I feel like this is a recurring theme. o.0

[ichitaka05]

Originally Posted by Ultramaroon

Are you being serious? Do you have anyone IRL with whom you can talk?

I feel like this is a recurring theme. o.0

No, I'm dead serious... yeah, I have IRL friends to talk w. Just all the things happened this wkend & gonna happen in next 3 months, so much pressured. I'm sure some of guys here have went through worse/harder than me... but at the moment I feel over-stressed...

[humfrz]

Originally Posted by soulreapersteve

Its like you read my mind! (Or its kinda common sense for road trip, don't mean this in a rude way)

...

When your butt (tail bone especially) gets sore (and it will after a few days on the road), I suggest you stop and buy a gel type seat cushion (they are sold lots of places).

Stretch breaks every few hours are a good thing.

When you get sleepy ...... just pull over and take a short nap. One of those cylindrical foam pillows is great for that.

Drink more water than you think you should have to.

When you reach popular areas ..... I suggest you make motel reservations in advance ..... unless you want to drive all night or sleep in your car.

Be safe and have fun!


humfrz

[humfrz]

Originally Posted by ichitaka05

No, I'm dead serious... yeah, I have IRL friends to talk w. Just all the things happened this wkend & gonna happen in next 3 months, so much pressured. I'm sure some of guys here have went through worse/harder than me... but at the moment I feel over-stressed...

Well, ichitaka05 ...... if you want someone to unload on ..... feel free to PM me.

Sometimes we get to thinking that we are the only one that stuff is happening to ...... and it's good to find out from others they have been through the same stuff ........ and survived......


humfrz

[soulreapersteve]

Originally Posted by ichitaka05

I'm THIS close of having mental meltdown... so much shit is happening, I seriously don't know where to start.

Hope everything is ok man! When I get to Salt Lake City, I'll buy you a beer or 3

Originally Posted by humfrz

When your butt (tail bone especially) gets sore (and it will after a few days on the road), I suggest you stop and buy a gel type seat cushion (they are sold lots of places).

Stretch breaks every few hours are a good thing.

When you get sleepy ...... just pull over and take a short nap. One of those cylindrical foam pillows is great for that.

Drink more water than you think you should have to.

When you reach popular areas ..... I suggest you make motel reservations in advance ..... unless you want to drive all night or sleep in your car.

Be safe and have fun!


humfrz

Thanks for the tips! I'll be sure to grab reservations once I hit my pit stops. Slept in my car last year at autocross, never doing that again unless in a pinch.

[Teseo]

Originally Posted by ichitaka05

I'm THIS close of having mental meltdown... so much shit is happening, I seriously don't know where to start.

From the beginning, maybe?

[Ultramaroon]

Originally Posted by ichitaka05

No, I'm dead serious... yeah, I have IRL friends to talk w. Just all the things happened this wkend & gonna happen in next 3 months, so much pressured. I'm sure some of guys here have went through worse/harder than me... but at the moment I feel over-stressed...

Ditto for what @humfrz said. PM me & we can exchange phone numbers if you like.

Your stress and your limits are yours alone. Comparison to others' experience just gives us excuses to invalidate ours.

[ichitaka05]

Originally Posted by Teseo

From the beginning, maybe?

If you want, you can read my reply to humfrz to read the rant.

Originally Posted by Ultramaroon

Ditto for what @humfrz said. PM me & we can exchange phone numbers if you like.

Your stress and your limits are yours alone. Comparison to others' experience just gives us excuses to invalidate ours.

Thanks! You can read my long rant of what causing the stress in reply to humfrz

Originally Posted by humfrz

Well, ichitaka05 ...... if you want someone to unload on ..... feel free to PM me.

Thanks, I might take up on the offer. This isn't nothing embargo, so I'll rant it off here.

So recently my mother went back to Japan, due to grandfather wasn't doing so hot. When she came back, she told me grandfather requested several things from me.
1. Get married this yr. Not sure ive posted this news, but back in May I got engaged. We were planning to getting married next yr fall (like Sept)... but now that idea is thrown out of window. Yes, it's just grandfather's "wish" & don't have much right to say... but I'm Asian & he's a head of house/family (on my mother side) & if he say so, 99% gotta do it. Good part to this is cuz it's his idea, so he'll help pay for the wedding.
2. Moving out. My deal at current place is over & need to move out in July. So I was looking into some single room to live minimal to save up for wedding... but cuz of #1, that plan doesn't work, so now I'm looking for both of us to live.
3. Debt frees. This is a good news for me. To help me trying to get a house/townhouse, grandfather paid off my auto loan plus cc debt. But cuz he paid those off, I have to get married this yr.

If you're wondering what my fiancé thinks of getting married this yr, she's fine w it... just figure out wedding, moving & other stuff stressing her out too. Specially her side of family want to have a big enough reception to eat, drink & have a good time, which I'm not against.

Other stress stuff I've been working.
4. 86EXPO. Event is Aug 19th... so right now is a crunch time. Good thing I have a 4 other event staffs to help me out, but still anxiety kills me to make sure event is successful. Highly doubt Hachi gonna kill me, but don't wanna disappoint him.
5. Work project. Recently, I got assigned to big project at work, which I'm happy that I became project leader... but they brought several "not smart" staff & making things 3 time more work for me. Sadly, 1 could be replaced (last Fri thank god...) & other 2 can't be replaced til later Aug.
6. Dumbfck friend. Not sure I wanna call him a "friend"... let's say guy I used to know. I guess he did something bad or in massive debt and is on the run. Several collection agents & cops have been calling asking for him. I haven't seen him for more than 8 yrs, but he have used my name as a reference without my permission, so they're bugging the crap out of me. Most of them stop calling me... but it was over few wks of nightmare.

So this is why I'm over stressed. I'm sure you have been in worse spot than me. Just want to rant it off. Sorry

Originally Posted by soulreapersteve

Hope everything is ok man! When I get to Salt Lake City, I'll buy you a beer or 3

Btw when you coming to Utah?

[Ultramaroon]

Originally Posted by ichitaka05

So this is why I'm over stressed. I'm sure you have been in worse spot than me. Just want to rant it off. Sorry

Actually, I have no reference when it comes to Japanese familial obligations but it's not the first I've heard of such things. That sounds like a LOT of pressure.

Honestly, cut out the expo. You really do have enough on your plate. Volunteering is something we do with our spare time.

[ichitaka05]

Originally Posted by Ultramaroon

Actually, I have no reference when it comes to Japanese familial obligations but it's not the first I've heard of such things. That sounds like a LOT of pressure.

Honestly, cut out the expo. You really do have enough on your plate. Volunteering is something we do with our spare time.

Expo is 90% set. Just getting sponsors & vendors to make it fun for peeps that come. so I literally waiting for good news from him. Just I don't like waiting & giving me the anxiety lol

[Sapphireho]

I have to do my sexual harassment class tomorrow. I hope the teacher's hot.