What are you doing/about to do?

[Casper420]

About to watch a movie and smoke a bowl.

[andriaSRH]

I don't know..take a shower maybe.

[cutthecashflow]

Writing a research paper on the historical significance of rugby in New Zealand; while placing special emphasis on the Springbok tour of 1981 (The All Blacks and Springboks/ racial tensions).

[wgToonces]

Think about epic shit, to do with life.

[Gorecore]

I'm sitting at my computer, stroking my goatee, and listening to "Burning Blood" by Six Feet Under.

I have no idea what I'm about to do. Think I'll just sit here and continue stroking. Heh heh, it feels good.

[Bubbles]

I'm sitting at my computer, stroking my goatee, and listening to "Burning Blood" by Six Feet Under.

I have no idea what I'm about to do. Think I'll just sit here and continue stroking. Heh heh, it feels good.

lolololololol i thought that said stroking your goat and i was all... but then i was all...

[pkkupo]

Drinking heavily. Jameson and Rolling Rock. Wallowing in self loathing and frustration concerning certain individuals... ABOUT to have another beer and crank Arch Enemy. Probably roll a small joint....hopefullky to act as a catalyst for forgiveness and acceptance...but goddammit I'm pissed.

[Weedguru Higher]

It's 6 am and I'm up making my daughters lunch for school

[Gorecore]

Are kids not allowed to take peanut butter to school? I know they go apeshit over that around here. In my day, if I didn't have a PB sandwich for the times I brought lunch to school, I'd probably eat just bread sandwiches.

I'm not doing anything right now. Sitting here in my jammies listening to Gwar again. Reminiscing about my recent viewing spree of Hi def TV's. 10 days and counting!

[Weedguru Higher]

No, they are not allowed. Nothing with peanuts is allowed because of allergies.

[cutthecashflow]

Drinking heavily. Jameson and Rolling Rock. Wallowing in self loathing and frustration concerning certain individuals... ABOUT to have another beer and crank Arch Enemy. Probably roll a small joint....hopefullky to act as a catalyst for forgiveness and acceptance...but goddammit I'm pissed.

Not exactly the most healthy means to deal with a stressful situation. Your gluccocortocoids will not diminish in that fashion! Not saying I don't do it, I do all the timem but there are definitely better coping strategies.

-I'm filling out an application/scholarship to study in New Zealand for a year completely paid for.

[pkkupo]

That sounds amazing. Neuroscience, right? Which university?

Haha, given that you do the same, do you have another coping strategy to suggest?

I'm about to make a pot of coffee and watch a movie... It's raining and my starter is shot so I'm going nowhere but the mailbox today.

[cutthecashflow]

Neuroscience, that's correct. As for the university, lets just say we are ranked number one in the nation in next years NCAA hockey polls!

The thing with coping strategies is you have to want/like doing them. Exercise(Aerobic lowers stress levels more than anaerobic), meditation, good social support (not others that drink to excess to get rid of problems), sex (with a meaningful partner, not random), one or two alcoholic drinks, relaxation, proper sleep, proper nutrition, breathing techniques, and many more. If you like to hunt and fish, these are huge stress relievers. I have an extensive list sitting at home, I can post more later, but right now I'm out and about. More to come...

Edit: If your interested, there is an interesting book titled Why Zebras Don't Get Ulcers written by Robert Sapolsky, a neurobiologist out of Stanford Universtiy, fairly easy read that delves into the neuroscience/biology/psychology/sociology behind stress and stress coping behaviors.

[Bubbles]

im waiting till i can bring out the bong and start tokin, maybe ill try to get a pic and vid if i get high enough. fuck i love ice cubes in it... soo excellent and smooth, even tastes great.

[andriaSRH]

See Iron Man 2