Posts by Andrew Ramos10

Oh, tell me about it...
I have to admit, there’s a certain comfort I find in wallowing in my own self-pity sometimes...
But then again, not really...
Because the truth is, I don't want to be alone...
That’s actually what scares me more than anything else in this world...
Sometimes I even catch myself having these little fantasies... like when I'm traveling on an Amtrak train or something... I imagine the doors getting stuck and forcing us all to stay together until someone fixes it...
There's just something fascinating about those kinds of situations... everyone gets a little panicked and starts rambling about how they're going to miss their connection or how they'll be late for work... and things like that...
Am I totally losing it?? hehehe

hehe 🙂 kisses

Well, thanks anyway!

Honestly, I’m trying to do the same thing
it’s like when I’m feeling "cold" and detached, I actually seem to make much more rational decisions
but then... look at me... I start spiraling again and wondering where everything went sideways
at that point, all I really want is someone to just hold me
though if you start hugging people out of nowhere, they might think you've finally lost your mind... 😢

William Nelson7 said:If you take that line of reasoning, then even the bad times are just an illusion. You can't afford to be that pessimistic. You have to deal with both the highs and the lows, accepting them both as a shifting reality. Things will improve; they definitely will. I’m telling you, you’ll be feeling much better in the near future, and when you are, you can look back at my old posts and remember I said so.

Yeah... it's wild... When I'm actually happy, I look back and think about how silly I was being, like just two days ago when I was totally spiraling over nothing. But then the sadness hits again and I feel like everything is falling apart... My brain really knows how to play tricks on me sometimes...

cosmicviper76... I honestly find myself constantly hoping that people like that actually exist in the world
It’s such a relief that there are so many of us (people 🙂)... because even if most everyone else is just stuck inside their own little bubbles... there always have to be exceptions to the rule 😬

William Nelson7 said:That’s just impossible. Things can stay down for a while, sure, but they can't stay there forever. Better days are coming; they have to. We all need to lean into a bit more optimism and positive energy. Life is tough, no doubt about it, but it's also beautiful—provided you know how to spot the beauty surrounding you. It's always there, whether the market is up or the line is trending down.

damn
my "good times" are nothing but an illusion 😢

@ cosmicviper76, well, I think I have a pretty good idea why I'm feeling so down
Sometimes I just sit there and feel like screaming: this isn't the life I envisioned for myself. I don't want to walk this specific path, and I definitely don't want to be someone who just finishes some degree only to have a label slapped on them defining exactly who they are and what they do
Maybe I don't even want to be defined by labels at all...
And then there’s just so much more... those little trivial things that can weigh a person down...
I see other people struggling, people who are hurting, and I feel like there's nothing I can do to help... it makes me feel so helpless... so then I'll put on some melancholy song just to let my emotions out, but instead, a hundred more heavy thoughts just flood my mind... and before I know it, I'm sitting there crying like a little kid
I find myself wondering where the solution lies... until I realize that for certain things, there might actually be a small chance that everything will work out just fine
I'm not religious... I don't believe in God, and I don't feel the need to
Perhaps I just wish there were someone wise and level-headed out there who could set things right... instead of all these shady characters just looking to make a quick buck through scams
And I wonder if there's a better place out there for me, and so on...

I am so sorry about your father... I was in a very similar situation once myself... the most important thing right now is just being there for him and being his support system
The world is just the way it is... people suffer every single day, but I truly believe what matters are those moments when you're together... it's hard, but that's just life... hang in there 🙂

@Delilah_ honestly, I'm also feeling a bit blue because of "friends"... sometimes I worry that I'm just too naive and that I don't really grasp what's happening around me. People won't always tell you exactly what they're thinking😢, so maybe it's okay to just let things unfold naturally... some things eventually fall into place after enough time has passed

@William Nelson7 ... but what happens when your parabola is constantly trending downward??

You can suggest whatever you like... though I have to admit, I was never really a fan of Microsoft... ever since those old commercials
It’s just not my vibe
Beyond that, I took a look at the lyrics and listened to the track... it isn't exactly some soul-crushing agony that's tearing me apart right now or anything
I'm just feeling pretty down
And honestly, there's nothing anyone can do to help
I guess so

Oh, man... I just love this song so much! 😁

I honestly didn't even know how to come up with a title for this... I just feel so incredibly low right now... just completely useless.
It feels like everything I touch in this life just falls apart. My whole existence feels like one big, continuous mess. There was a time when I truly believed that if I just worked hard enough, I could actually achieve my dreams and, you know, make something of myself...
But today? Today, the thing holding me back is this crushing feeling that I’m absolutely nothing... just a tiny, insignificant speck in the universe.
It's like all those simple, beautiful things that bring people joy are just out of my reach... family, friends, everything... they seem too good for someone like me.
I don't even have the energy to try anymore.
Sometimes this wave of hopelessness hits me so hard that I just want to crawl into a dark corner and hide from the world...
Even as I'm typing this out, the tears are just flowing... I feel so pathetic.
I find myself wondering if I'm secretly just looking for someone to pity me... why can't I just grit my teeth and fight through it like everyone else does?
I know life isn't easy for anyone else either...
But for me, the urge to just retreat and shut everyone out is overwhelming... is it normal for everyone to hit these lows sometimes?
I really don't know...
Please, don't start throwing advice at me... I'm not depressed, I'm not on any medication, nothing like that.
I just want to hear your stories... tell me about the times you felt deeply sad and felt like nobody in the world actually cared about you.

I was just sitting there the other day... when my old lady walked into the room
And I swear, I looked up and thought her head looked way bigger than usual...
But nah... turns out she just had a swollen tooth, so her whole face was all puffed up
xD 😂

The rhythm, the tone, the melody

wow, what a way to go...

Funny thought...
For the most part, everything is exactly as you’ve laid it out
...this deep dive into the forum users, the community itself, our dynamics, and all that jazz
Which means, after reading this, even you—as much as you might want to deny it, Elizabeth Gomez11—have to admit you're a citizen of this little isolated civilization hanging out on forums and whatnot...
And honestly, the same goes for me when I'm replying to you...
We’ve all just leaned into this lifestyle, so it really makes you wonder how much this actually affects us, for better or worse... right?

The absolute best thing about the internet is being able to stumble upon people from every imaginable walk of life... just like you said... "from CEOs to drifters, from losers to saints, warriors and peacemakers, prostitutes and princesses..."
It’s like having the whole world gathered in one single spot

...on a side note, I’ve always wondered why people constantly overlook Tesla... didn't he basically foresee the internet, or at least pave the way for its development?

Now that you’ve finally put him in his place and defined exactly what he is, it’s honestly a little scary, isn't it? Just ignore him completely...

Trust me, I’ve seen much worse mothers out there than her
Honestly, all the luck in the world wouldn't change my mind about needing some space from her
I only have to deal with her once a week, and even that feels like way too much...

ironeagle10 said:First off, you should probably take some photos of them and head straight to the surgeon with those pictures in hand so they can give you a professional opinion on whether extraction is actually necessary. Just please, don't try to play doctor or mess around with it yourself; you really don't want to end up needing even more teeth pulled because things went sideways. But honestly, there’s no reason to be terrified. I ended up having all four of mine taken out because my jaw just didn't have the room to accommodate them properly. They'll just give you some local anesthesia and get it over with. Just be prepared to stick to cold foods for a few days, and watch out—if you run a fever, you might trigger a bout of cold sores, and if the procedure isn't handled perfectly, you might see some bruising on your face near the site, though that usually clears up in just a few days. Wishing you the best of luck with everything!

Right now, I'm dealing with a nasty case of strep throat... and to make matters worse, my upper wisdom teeth have started coming in, so I've been accidentally biting the inside of my cheek near my lower molars, and now the whole area is swollen...
On top of everything else, I've noticed these tiny white spots scattered throughout my mouth... they aren't painful, but I can't help wondering if it's herpes?
HELP ME OH PLEASE!
It hurts like absolute hell...

Jerry Martin19 said:he became a total Tarantino favorite and even landed roles in two of his massive hits...

Ugh, I honestly wouldn't want to be Tarantino's "favorite"...
he just has such a thing for the twisted stuff

I am seriously so happy to see someone else out there who loves this actor as much as I do!
The guy is just incredible, truly...
Beyond the classics mentioned, I really loved him in *The Little Things* and that one... what’s it called? *The Legend of the Pianist*...
It is honestly mind-blowing how he can inhabit such bizarre, unconventional characters so effortlessly...
If I had to say, I'd put him right up there with Al Pacino...
But... there is one little catch... it's the fact that he always seems to pick these incredibly intense, gritty roles...
I mean, we have a certain level of respect for the heavy hitters... you know what I mean?
But when it comes to Roth, you just don't know what to make of him...
I honestly can't picture him playing a role like "The Godfather," for example...