What's On Your Mind Atm??

[Ulrich]

They can only be right if you let them.

Nah. I can disagree with people even if they are right. But if they are right, they are right.

In general, I might say that they're not always totally wrong, but it depends on how and when they say something. In the wrong moment or in the wrong (patronising) tone, of course it'll make me angry...

[MeltingMan]

Yeah. And that's what I liked about the aforementioned girl I'd met a couple of times last month: she was totally non-judgemental towards me, no matter what we talked about!

Sounds good. Be aware that she might call you back before Christmas. I wish you the best!

[chemicaloverload]

Make your mind up Ulrich...


There is no universal truth.

What face do I have on today?

No one knows. And that's the point.

[Ulrich]

Be aware that she might call you back before Christmas.

I don't think so. It seems to have gone "off the boil" after the 2nd date and I'd be very surprised to hear anything.

Make your mind up Ulrich...

No, I won't, that's too boring. 

There is no universal truth.

Yes, there is. Because I said so! 

[chemicaloverload]

I had the biggest plate of (early) Christmas dinner last night, I still feel full today 

[chemicaloverload]

The last few weeks have been the longest but alas, there is light at the end of the tunnel. Friday, Christmas begins and soon enough, this year ends. What a fast and funny year it has been. I can honestly say it's been a great one and I'm a bit sad to be ending it. Anyone else have any thoughts? 

[word_on_a_wing]

Nice to read your reflections ChemicalOverload
From where I'm sitting this year has felt pretty challenging and tiring, but in a necessary sort of way (maybe like childbirth ...a challenging time of change but with a (somewhat hazy) sense that's it's heading towards meaningful horizons.
I seem to have encountered many people who have experienced this year as exceptionally difficult and tiring (so maybe something significant is happening at a collective level, not just individual)?

[Ulrich]

I don't wanna "write the year off" before it's over... but in general, in this year 2018 there have been a few disappointments and let-downs, some cool music & concerts, some good friends (new and old), not (too) much work, not (too) much money, some boring days, a few exciting days... and so on...

[chemicaloverload]

I understand where your coming from WOAW. I think this year has been a year of enlightment for some, there have been so many negative things that have come out and really affected people on a mass scale. Hopefully you're right, that there is better things on the horizon for others, including yourself

You know, I stood in my friends house on New Year last year and he said to me, I can feel this year is going to be a good one and I agreed- I think that positivity set me up so I'll be employing the same thinking next year.

I have enjoyed my time spent here too. Long may that continue 

[Ulrich]

The more I think about 2018, the more I think it's been a "stinker"... 
Disappointed by the betrayal of someone I tried to put trust into.
Disappointed I couldn't get to see Slowdive because of too much work and then there's not much work for (most of) the rest of the year. 

The Cure have given us a few "gig news" to chat about etc., but new material seems nowhere to be seen (or we just don't know yet). (Edit: now we know they'll be "finishing off" the new album in February!!)

Still, of course, I am better off than many other humans (who are suffering around the world), I have food on the table, the heating is on, I can watch what I want on telly or dvd, I can listen to tons of music... 

[dsanchez]

Removing my FB account for good.

[chemicaloverload]

Removing my FB account for good.

Why?

[dsanchez]

Removing my FB account for good.

Why?

want to be more productive and read more books next year, but also because of several other reasons:

https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2018/mar/27/pioneer-delete-facebook-addiction-social-life
https://www.nytimes.com/2018/12/24/style/facebook-keeps-emailing-me.html
https://www.nytimes.com/2018/12/19/technology/facebook-data-sharing.html
https://stallman.org/facebook.html

and for those who want to do the same, here's how:

https://www.nytimes.com/2018/12/19/business/delete-facebook-account.html

[Ulrich]

How you gonna keep up the Curefans FB site? 
(If you keep e.g. the messenger, they will still sell your data, btw. Just like whatsapp, which belongs to FB anyway!)

want to be more productive and read more books next year

Please tell us more about that elusive thing: "being productive". 

[dsanchez]

How you gonna keep up the Curefans FB site?  (If you keep e.g. the messenger, they will still sell your data, btw. Just like whatsapp, which belongs to FB anyway!)

I won't keep Messenger either. I will use just Whatsapp and Telegram. Yes, I know Whatsapp belongs to FB, but in WhatsApp I don't see newsfeeds, people's updates etc

Please tell us more about that elusive thing: "being productive". 

Time saved by not visiting FB is time that can be spent in better things IMO