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[Lenyo]

READ HERE: THIS IS NOT A QUESTION TOPIC

Saffy raised a good point. We were all doing the same thing. Making silly topics where most questions weren't even meaningful. This is a new take on it.

In this topic, you guys ask advice about a situation you have, maybe a personal conflict with your family, maybe you just are torn between what video game what to buy. Ask me, and I'll give you the best advice I can offer.

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1. I'm gonna get pretty pissed if one of you guys (You know who you are) are like "XD LENYO WHAT SHOULD I DO WITH MY SANDWICH?" This is supposed to be a seriously helpful topic for anyone who is a little misguided (el oh el.)

2. Unless I've given you permission (Which I have to a few people,) don't answer other people's questions. This is for you guys to ask, and me to answer. If you politely ask via PM or something, I can let you answer people's questions, too.

3. Don't say things like "Should I tell (Insert other member of RS's name here) to waffle off? Or to suck my coke can?"

4. However, they can be mature questions, since this is for any advice.

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[Tolby]

What do I do with my Juice Box? Recycle?

[Lenyo]

Tolby: In North Carolina, you get charged if they find things that are supposed to be recycled in the trash can.

And yes, I am aware you asked that to disregard my rules. You warm my heart, Tolby.

Edit: Or maybe you were actually serious... Eh, whatever. Recycle it.

[Saffy]

I appreciate the efforts to make a new topic for a change. Finally this forum is starting to see my original intent. Although, I still expected there to be question topics for particular interesting circumstances about each other.

As for advice, I've been contemplating what I should do tomorrow. It might sound silly, but I find myself stuck at home most of the time and I completely hate it. Tomorrow there will be people coming in to do repairs so I really do not want to be here all day, doing nothing, with strangers around. What suggestions might you have that consist of going outside and doing something different for a change?

For the record, I do live in the city so I have a fair bit of options I'd assume. However, I don't feel like traveling all that far for no point at all. I'd also like to do something more exciting than just going to the mall or getting something to eat. Unfortunately, doing things by yourself leaves few options I find.

On another note, I'm awfully bored of what I eat. It seems I eat the exact same meals at the same time every single day with next to no variation. Were I living on my own I'd just buy some new food or try new alternatives. I'm living at home where my parents do the shopping. I'm just so tired of having no variation, and at that many of the foods being high in sodium that I would rather not eat them. How can I find new meals to eat? Should I just go out everyday for food of sorts? That's not a great option either.

I kind of rambled there by the looks of it. But hey, solve my boredom!

[Darth-Paper-Boy]

Should I put Tolby's juice box in my sandwich?

Also, have any particular ideas for how monetary investments roughly running $200 (tops) by the end of the month, with $100 a week should be handled? Keep in mind I'm going to begin saving up for taxes and May's travel money. Also, taxes are running off a "self employed" rate, as technically, I am so it's a bit higher.

[Mizukithepanda]

Should I put Tolby's juice box in my sandwich?

Am I the only one who took that entirely the wrong way? (or perhaps the right way? 0.o)

And, honestly... My parents have been saying that I should get a job to get out of the house more and finally start earning some of my own income, but I can't think of where I'd want to work or how I'd even get there since I don't have a car or driving experience (though I do have a license), and I can't rely on public transportation because it's not within walking distance. (Well, unless you consider three miles within walking distance. ._.) Any suggestions? I'm sort of caught in a loop. (no car = can't get to work = no money = no car)

[Lenyo]

I kind of rambled there by the looks of it. But hey, solve my boredom!

WHERE IS A PLEASE MISTER?

I appreciate the efforts to make a new topic for a change. Finally this forum is starting to see my original intent. Although, I still expected there to be question topics for particular interesting circumstances about each other.

As for advice, I've been contemplating what I should do tomorrow. It might sound silly, but I find myself stuck at home most of the time and I completely hate it. Tomorrow there will be people coming in to do repairs so I really do not want to be here all day, doing nothing, with strangers here. What suggestions might you have that consist of going outside and doing something different for a change?

For the record, I do live in the city so I have a fair bit of options I'd assume. However, I don't feel like traveling all that far for no point at all. I'd also like to do something more exciting than just going to the mall or getting something to eat =\ Unfortunately, doing things by yourself leaves few options I find.

On another note, I'm awfully bored of what I eat. It seems I eat the exact same meals at the same time every single day with next to no variation. Were I living on my own I'd just buy some new food or try new alternatives. I'm living at home where my parents do the shopping. I'm just so tired of having no variation, and at that many of the foods being high in sodium that I would rather not eat them. How can I find new meals to eat? Should I just go out everyday for food of sorts? That's not a great option either.

So for your first question:

Staying at home would be the last thing I would want to do, also. ANYWAYS, I've found myself in a similar predicament a while back. First of all, have you ever seen the sights in your town? I realized when I stopped and looked around the other day, I didn't end up getting back home until 3 hours. And do you usually drive places? Walks are invigorating and can last a long while, even if you're by yourself.
Another alternative would simply be phoning a friend and going out to a restaurant or something, maybe you could even just go over to someone's house and watch a movie. Heck, you could even get together with someone and go SEE a movie. And hey? Who says you need to GO with someone? You can go by yourself! Have you seen Sherlock Holmes? That was a pretty good movie. And I've heard Avatar is really good. Plus, you can always see Princess and The Frog again. There's never enough times to see that.
If you feel like it, you could also go to a library or something. There's no such thing as too much reading! There's always an interesting book to be read.
And heck, you can even find interesting things to do at home. School MIGHT be cancelled tomorrow, but I'll still be home later and we can do stuff. Maybe you, Rog and I can watch a MOVIE together when we're back from school.

I'll answer more on that subject when you answer this: How long will those guys be there?

Second question:

Hm... I'm not really sure it's easy to ANSWER this. We all have different tastebuds, so it's not like I can recommend something.

If anything, I think you should try and ask your parents for something specifically or something. Maybe you COULD just go out and try something, but that costs money, and who likes to spend money?
And maybe there's something in your HOUSE you haven't tried yet? Had there ever been some kind of food you promised yourself you would never eat? You'll only know if you try.

One more thing I can add to help BOTH these problems for future reference, is that you might want to try and hunt for jobs again. Your life would change COMPLETELY if you could get hired at a well paying job. A man with your skills and such HAS to be able to get somewhere. If there are some kinds of problem that make it impossible, though. Iunno really.



Since there were so many questions, and I really want to come up with a good answer, there's one post per question. I already got Saffy's permission to double post.

[Lenyo]

Should I put Tolby's juice box in my sandwich?

Also, have any particular ideas for how monetary investments roughly running $200 (tops) by the end of the month, with $100 a week should be handled? Keep in mind I'm going to begin saving up for taxes and May's travel money. Also, taxes are running off a "self employed" rate, as technically, I am so it's a bit higher.

Like Mizuki, I somewhat misread that first sentence.

We got like, 4 months until AZ? If you profit 200 a month, you should have plenty if you started from ZERO this month for dealer's room, hotel room, food, all that jazz. However, if you want to go in those costume things you might have to shove out a bit more. With taxes, I honestly can't see how much YOU would need for that... Sorry, I would need more information.

The way I see it with AZ though, hold maybe, 50 out a month for May. You should have plenty left to do other fun stuff with the rest of the money you profit.


I have homework to do now, so I'll answer this question better and Mizuki's question later.


Oh, and guys. Saffy is permitted to answer questions, too, as of now.

[Saffy]

There's definitely a lot to see in Toronto, I will admit. I could easily go for a walk and explore the area or find new places to visit. I don't drive so I'm limited to waking and public transportation unfortunately. A large part of my issue is that I feel uncomfortable being alone in Toronto particularly in some areas close by.

Most of my friends live about a two hour trip from me nowadays. I go out to meet them about once a month for a weekend or so, but it's not something I can regularly do. I also don't want to overstay my welcome. I have some friends in Toronto, but they're either working or we lack in common activities. I suppose that's my own fault for not wanting to do things with them though, but generally opportunities fail to arise. I take them almost always when they do. Not drinking seems to hinder my possibilities greatly.

I've considered seeing movies by myself, but I haven't quite stooped to that low yet. It seems my outings consist of either seeing a movie, eating, or going to the mall (and often not buying anything). It bothers me greatly that when Kyle was here we found so much to do by just exploring new areas - now that's not available. I'd like to do some exploring or make new friends, but my fear of being outside alone stops that.

I could go to Chapters and read some books tomorrow though. I've started reading lately.

I have no idea how long people will be working here for or even when for that matter. I assume it would be about two hours, which means an outing the mall or somewhere farther away for food would work well.

Being very picky with food doesn't help either, I suppose. Still though, I have looked through our cupboards and refrigerator and the possibilities really are limited. I can't help but wonder how I survived for so many here.

As for job searching I'm definitely working on that. Right now I'm fixing up my portfolio so I can get back to the hunt. I plan to start on January 18th, and I'm very hopeful I'll be working by March.

[Hasfusel]

Hey witch doctor, I'm in love with this girl and I need you to tell me the magic words!
I hope you're more helpful than the last guy, he just said "ooh-ee-ooh-ah-ah-ting-tang-walla-walla-bing-bang" then buggered off. Didn't solve anything. And the guy before him, he was all "chicken arise, arise chicken" and I was all "What the heck does this have to do with a chicken?" and he said "I dunno I just resurrect chickens go find someone else".

Also, what do I do with the £110 I've saved up? I'm torn between buying a DSi (I have an old DS but the back buttons have been broken for a year or two and the screen is broken, and there's a bunch of DS games I'd like to buy) or saving up for few more months and getting a Wii. Or I could just splurge it all on comics and art materials and music and shoes and a hat. Which arises the situation of which hat to buy. Perhaps I should design one...? Oh, the options...

[Lenyo]

Am I the only one who took that entirely the wrong way? (or perhaps the right way? 0.o)

And, honestly... My parents have been saying that I should get a job to get out of the house more and finally start earning some of my own income, but I can't think of where I'd want to work or how I'd even get there since I don't have a car or driving experience (though I do have a license), and I can't rely on public transportation because it's not within walking distance. (Well, unless you consider three miles within walking distance. ._.) Any suggestions? I'm sort of caught in a loop. (no car = can't get to work = no money = no car)

I can't solve conundrums, but...

Your situation does stink. Are in you in High School? If so, what year? Is there some kind of job nearby your house in walking distance that you just don't WANT? Because success takes hard, and sometimes really tedious and boring work.

And is there some kind of option for you to work for your parents? Oh! And don't your parents have a car? You could always just use that if you wanted to go into town or something.

As for car riding experience, I've actually only JUST started getting behind the wheel. However, asking your parents to take rides with you could help you really get started out until you're comfortable.

I'll be able to answer this more when you let me know how old you are, if your parents have a car, all that jazz.

[Mizukithepanda]

Well, I'm almost 20 years old and I'm in college full time... I took driver's ed in high school and got through it pretty easily, getting my license, but after that I sort of just dropped off with driving because I hated it and my parents didn't mind driving me around. On top of things, I'm rather short (being only 4' 11 1/2") and can't actually see the road over most dashboards - including the ones in my parents' cars. My younger brother (who is now 16) has general usage of the only spare car we have - which he drives to school - but I can't drive that one anyway for the reason I stated above. Despite living next to both a hospital and train tracks, there actually isn't a job within walking distance. Even the McDonalds and things are all at least a 45-60 minute walk away. I'd ask my parents to drive me to work, but my dad works full time and my mother has already said that she won't cart me around to everything... I can't work for my parents either because my mother doesn't work and my dad's job requires skilled manual labor...

[Lenyo]

Hey witch doctor, I'm in love with this girl and I need you to tell me the magic words!
I hope you're more helpful than the last guy, he just said "ooh-ee-ooh-ah-ah-ting-tang-walla-walla-bing-bang" then buggered off. Didn't solve anything. And the guy before him, he was all "chicken arise, arise chicken" and I was all "What the heck does this have to do with a chicken?" and he said "I dunno I just resurrect chickens go find someone else".

Also, what do I do with the £110 I've saved up? I'm torn between buying a DSi (I have an old DS but the back buttons have been broken for a year or two and the screen is broken, and there's a bunch of DS games I'd like to buy) or saving up for few more months and getting a Wii. Or I could just splurge it all on comics and art materials and music and shoes and a hat. Which arises the situation of which hat to buy. Perhaps I should design one...? Oh, the options...

Ooh-eeh-ooh-ah-ah-ting-tang-walla-walla-bing-bang.
Ooh-eeh-ooh-ah-ah-ting-tang-walla-walla-bing-bang!
Now I gave you DOUBLE advice.

Ahem, but, isn't this the girl you told me about before? The one with the whole being out of town thing? Maybe you should do what I told you to do and tell her you like her. I mean, she either likes you or she doesn't. You won't know until you ask.


That money should go into your funds for the "Visit Danny" vacation, silly.

Between the Wii and the DSi, I would say get a white DSi. Those are awesome.

[Daniella]

Moo. My creep friend, who I thought could've been my twin y'know, has recently changed for some unknown reason. And now she barely even talks to me unless I talk to her and sometimes when I do she just goes "sorry, what'd you say?". How does one like the Dani go about solving this without going "gee, ur mean"?

[Co'coa.]

D;

Danneh halp meeee.

Okay so. I don't know why. But like. Lately, everyone's been blaming me for everything. I mean like, I should be saying "Whatever, blame me all you want", right? But I can't. I always end up apologizing for something that I shouldn't be apologizing for. And then after I apologize I have that really really really bad feeling inside like... "Why did I just do that." D;
YUNNO? D;
What should I do? T_____T
Like ugh. I have so much going on in my life at this moment and more things just come bombarding my way. And I feel the need to apologize for everything. D; D; D;

And right now I really regret having that fight with Christine.
You think I should apologize for that, too?

[Lenyo]

Well, I'm almost 20 years old and I'm in college full time... I took driver's ed in high school and got through it pretty easily, getting my license, but after that I sort of just dropped off with driving because I hated it and my parents didn't mind driving me around. On top of things, I'm rather short (being only 4' 11 1/2") and can't actually see the road over most dashboards - including the ones in my parents' cars. My younger brother (who is now 16) has general usage of the only spare car we have - which he drives to school - but I can't drive that one anyway for the reason I stated above. Despite living next to both a hospital and train tracks, there actually isn't a job within walking distance. Even the McDonalds and things are all at least a 45-60 minute walk away. I'd ask my parents to drive me to work, but my dad works full time and my mother has already said that she won't cart me around to everything... I can't work for my parents either because my mother doesn't work and my dad's job requires skilled manual labor...

Do you maybe have friends that would be willing to drive you around? What about a bicycle or something? Sorry, your problem is kinda difficult. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lalaexdee.gif)

Moo. My creep friend, who I thought could've been my twin y'know, has recently changed for some unknown reason. And now she barely even talks to me unless I talk to her and sometimes when I do she just goes "sorry, what'd you say?". How does one like the Dani go about solving this without going "gee, ur mean"?

If you ask me, which you just did, then I say ignore her. Don't talk to her unless she talks to you. If you talk to her, and she's angry at you for something, she'll probably just get angry.

While it kinda stinks to do it, laying off people is sometimes the best way to not completely ruin a friendship.

[Lenyo]

D;

Danneh halp meeee.

Okay so. I don't know why. But like. Lately, everyone's been blaming me for everything. I mean like, I should be saying "Whatever, blame me all you want", right? But I can't. I always end up apologizing for something that I shouldn't be apologizing for. And then after I apologize I have that really really really bad feeling inside like... "Why did I just do that." D;
YUNNO? D;
What should I do? T_____T
Like ugh. I have so much going on in my life at this moment and more things just come bombarding my way. And I feel the need to apologize for everything. D; D; D;

And right now I really regret having that fight with Christine.
You think I should apologize for that, too?

I am very aware you are the kind that apologizes a lot. I remember when we were talking once and I mentioned I had to do homework, you apologized for the next 20 minutes. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lalaexdee.gif)

First thing you gotta do: Stop apologizing so much, apologize when you NEED to, and don't wear off the word "sorry". Sometimes people don't even think you mean it if you just keep saying sorry. Instead, just don't get too upset when you do something wrong, say sorry, and then normally talk it out instead of just repeating sorry a thousand times.


No, I quite frankly do not think YOU should apologize. I think that would just mean she gets her way. You should either say "Christine, this is stupid. Let's be friends." Or have someone like myself or Flapcrap- I mean jack to do it.