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Post by Deleted on Jun 12, 2016 22:54:11 GMT -5
Let's me explain this ... I'm totally deaf in one (my left) and hard of hearing (my right) and I wear hearing aid in my right ear and I don't wear my hearing aid about 12-15 hours a day and I usually at home most of the time. When, I do go out and do my errands I try my best to avoid noise at all costs. When, I go to a movie - I go to a theater that offers closed captioning. My 3 hours of sleep is equivalent of six hours of sleep of what everyone else gets and I also get about 2 naps a day about 15-20 minutes each and I'm good for another 5 hours of alertness each. When, I do sleep it's very deep and I don't hear a thing - no aid cars, no loud noises, and anyone coming to my door - I have a light that wakes me up when my doorbell rings. So, if I'm sleeping ... my hearing aid is a mere yard away and easy to put on and answer the door. I've been doing this since I was retired from work in 2007 and I get a lot done during the day/night and I love watching late night television of where they have interesting documentaries that I can learn about anything that I like and all that. So, that should answer your question and I workout at the gym (open 24 hours) between 2 AM and 4 AM in the morning and hardly anyone there. That's one advantage that I got over everyone else. Wow man that's sad sorry to hear but if it works out good for you more power to you friend. i usually only get a few hours myself but last night i got none Sleep can be difficult for a lot of people and I feel so sorry for you that you did not have a good night sleep last night. I hope that tonight will be a bit different and more a positive one indeed. I hope you will get your rest that you've deserved.
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Post by wickedmountain on Jun 12, 2016 22:55:25 GMT -5
Wow man that's sad sorry to hear but if it works out good for you more power to you friend. i usually only get a few hours myself but last night i got none Sleep can be difficult for a lot of people and I feel so sorry for you that you did not have a good night sleep last night. I hope that tonight will be a bit different and more a positive one indeed. I hope you will get your rest that you've deserved. Thank you friend yea i have insomnia sometimes.
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Post by Paste Pot Paul on Jun 13, 2016 0:10:40 GMT -5
I work rotating shifts, so sleep is a lottery. Day shift, 7am - 3 pm, 7 hrs if I get real lucky, but usually not all at once, most times waking 3 - 4 times Afternoon shift 3pm - 11 pm, usually 5 hrs, get home at 12ish, drink, eat, shower, internet, and bed about 1.30 but wake to wifes alarm or when she leaves for work at 6.30 Night shift 11pm - 7am, anywhere from 3 to 7 hrs, usually sleep from 9 to 1pmish and if im real lucky can get another hour or 2 after dinner. The net result is 15 years of jetlag.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 13, 2016 1:15:34 GMT -5
The Orlando incident that left 50 dead people is beyond unthinkable and I'm so sadden when I heard this news after being gone most of the day with family and friends who have no idea when this thing happen. My hearts and thoughts goes to the families that lost their loved ones and the citizens of Orlando Florida going through this horrible detail.
I'm stunned by all this ...
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Post by Icctrombone on Jun 13, 2016 5:55:53 GMT -5
The Orlando incident that left 50 dead people is beyond unthinkable and I'm so sadden when I heard this news after being gone most of the day with family and friends who have no idea when this thing happen. My hearts and thoughts goes to the families that lost their loved ones and the citizens of Orlando Florida going through this horrible detail. I'm stunned by all this ... I am not stunned. A shooting happens every week in the US. It is terrible that it happened in a venue, much like in Belgium, where everyone has their guard down in order to enjoy themselves.
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Post by hondobrode on Jun 13, 2016 8:41:29 GMT -5
Unlike my friend MG, with my many years of undiagnosed sleep apnea, my body takes all the sleep it can get to try and catch up. It's gotten better, but I average about 10 hours / day. Certain days, like if my wife is away or the weekend, I can sleep 15 hours or so.
Last week being sick, I was only awake 6 hours one day.
Sleep is something I will only compromise if absolutely necessary.
OTOH, about the whole Orlando massacre : How horrible. This jackass no-life loser decides to take out gays cause, you now, they offend him, so he takes an assault rifle and opens fire killing 49 and critically injuring another 53 before being killed himself.
As I was going to sleep last night, a former mayor was saying that the US will just eventually keep moving more towards this lifestyle with checkpoints and pat downs everywhere.
I don't think the punk was associated formally with ISIS, but he shouts it out and they take the "credit" of course.
Rest in Peace our brothers and sisters
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Post by adamwarlock2099 on Jun 13, 2016 23:30:16 GMT -5
Lol. It's quaint how my 13 year old son is more grossed out by the PG-13 sex scene of Underworld 2 than vampire and werewolves ripping each other and other humans apart.
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Post by Mormel on Jun 14, 2016 0:30:02 GMT -5
Today I get the keys to my first very own appartment! Took me long enough, having lived with relatives up til now. Yay! My own pad! It's a really nice place, too, living room w/ two bedrooms, nice neighbourhood, rent is cheap, and it's closer to where I work. Now I just need to build a batcave to aid me in my crime fighting.
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Post by Icctrombone on Jun 14, 2016 5:33:43 GMT -5
Today I get the keys to my first very own appartment! Took me long enough, having lived with relatives up til now. Yay! My own pad! It's a really nice place, too, living room w/ two bedrooms, nice neighbourhood, rent is cheap, and it's closer to where I work. Now I just need to build a batcave to aid me in my crime fighting. Awesome! There's nothing like having your own place.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 14, 2016 6:14:58 GMT -5
Today I get the keys to my first very own appartment! Took me long enough, having lived with relatives up til now. Yay! My own pad! It's a really nice place, too, living room w/ two bedrooms, nice neighbourhood, rent is cheap, and it's closer to where I work. Now I just need to build a batcave to aid me in my crime fighting. Congratulations Mormel! I'm very happy for you in getting your own place to live! And, being close to work is an added bonus!
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Post by DE Sinclair on Jun 14, 2016 9:23:25 GMT -5
Today I get the keys to my first very own appartment! Took me long enough, having lived with relatives up til now. Yay! My own pad! It's a really nice place, too, living room w/ two bedrooms, nice neighbourhood, rent is cheap, and it's closer to where I work. Now I just need to build a batcave to aid me in my crime fighting. Good thing you have that second bedroom to house your crime fighting lair! Enjoy your new found freedom.
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Post by Confessor on Jun 14, 2016 10:56:28 GMT -5
Today I get the keys to my first very own appartment! Took me long enough, having lived with relatives up til now. Yay! My own pad! It's a really nice place, too, living room w/ two bedrooms, nice neighbourhood, rent is cheap, and it's closer to where I work. Now I just need to build a batcave to aid me in my crime fighting. Congrats, man. Here's some home furnishing ideas courtesy of Peter Parker...
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Post by impulse on Jun 14, 2016 11:06:16 GMT -5
Welp, my wife just got laid off. Their major client decided to completely pull out of her entire region, so her job no longer exists. We were planning to redo our budget soon anyway, and she wasn't overly thrilled to work there, so this will end up being a blessing in the long run, but not ideal for the moment.
Also, I used to live three blocks from the live venue where the first Orlando shooting took place, and not so far from the nightclub. While I'm no longer in Orlando, that attack feels personal. Freakin' psychos.
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Post by Gene on Jun 14, 2016 11:45:48 GMT -5
I'm going to be a panelist later this afternoon at a discussion on the recent labor organizing efforts at Pittsburgh's colleges. I only got the invite to do it yesterday afternoon! No pressure!
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Post by The Captain on Jun 14, 2016 11:57:34 GMT -5
Welp, my wife just got laid off. Their major client decided to completely pull out of her entire region, so her job no longer exists. We were planning to redo our budget soon anyway, and she wasn't overly thrilled to work there, so this will end up being a blessing in the long run, but not ideal for the moment. Also, I used to live three blocks from the live venue where the first Orlando shooting took place, and not so far from the nightclub. While I'm no longer in Orlando, that attack feels personal. Freakin' psychos. So sorry to hear that, and I can empathize with your situation. I too was in a position that I really didn't like but the money was such that I could not afford to just walk away, so my lay-off was definitely a blessing in disguise. My wife and I had to examine our spending habits and determine how much of it was just conspicuous spending because we had the money; turns out, we can get by on significantly less than we thought we needed previously. As of now, I'm still looking for work, but with the summer in full swing and my getting to stay home with my daughters every day, my search has taken on a more languid pace. Unemployment is paying the bills for now and my severance package is still sitting in our savings account, so we're OK. I will pray that your situation resolves itself in a manner that is beneficial for both you and your wife.
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