I daydream about the things that I want (being badass) and the things I'm scared of (people dying). That's normal. I've also had situational daydreams, things like being able to fly away when I'm under a lot of stress. See if you can change your relationship with your parents to your benefit in anyway.
posted to Ask Metafilter by stoneegg21 at 11:18 PM on July 7, 2008

First, try getting a temp or intern job. I found out that the government of my county had a temp program, with a job in exactly what I wanted to do. It might not work out, but it's worth a shot.

Furthermore, try creating a functional resume. This resume is better for someone who's recently graduated and doesn't have a lot of experience.
posted to Ask Metafilter by stoneegg21 at 4:54 PM on June 25, 2008

How is he supposed to know that the cat's going to try humping the dog? Is he a mind reader?
posted to MetaFilter by stoneegg21 at 10:39 AM on June 22, 2008

Clicktrance. If you thought wikipedia was bad, you've never experienced tvtropes.
posted to Ask Metafilter by stoneegg21 at 6:08 PM on May 28, 2008

I strongly prefer the second ending, as does everyone else in the house. It holds to the movie a lot better, in that Will Smith's character was being blind and missing details about the zombies.
posted to MetaFilter by stoneegg21 at 6:54 AM on March 6, 2008

D&D got me friends, good intelligent people with many interests. It taught me to be bold, as I played my barbarian. I made a character I wanted to be, and slowly became more like her. D&D taught me to be good, to hold to my ethics, even when it wasn't in my favor. It taught me to be someone else, to act and to use my imagination.

Thank you. I play every week, D&D, White Wolf, many others. I probably won't ever stop. Even now it helps me make friends and... [more]
posted to MetaFilter by stoneegg21 at 6:52 PM on March 4, 2008

I remember #2, but don't know the author. There was some sort of contest between wives over the size of their husband, and the largest husband would win. The narrator was very sniffy because the men could then say how they would like to be eaten, and the man who won said, 'Raw.'

#3 is 'Heading Home,' by Ramsey Campbell. I have it in '100 Hair-raising Little Stories.'
posted to Ask Metafilter by stoneegg21 at 6:37 PM on January 29, 2008 marked best answer

This is great!

I think what he likes best is the style, the way it's made. The outside is starting to get shiny in places where he touches it the most, so I'll probably first look for something new, rather than just repairing the outside.

He knows what his Christmas present is going to be, he found the pictures on the camera, unfortunately.

Thanks everyone!
posted to Ask Metafilter by stoneegg21 at 12:38 PM on December 12, 2007

I dated a guy with a port wine birthmark across his face. After a while, the only time I noticed was when I got him to blush and his face matched all the way across. It was cute! You really don't see things after awhile.
posted to Ask Metafilter by stoneegg21 at 5:56 PM on December 8, 2007

I really, really wish I'd done a double major Math/Psychology. I love Psychology, and liked Statistics and Mathematics. I was initially intending to be a professor, but that didn't work out, and now I'm trying to work my way into the statistics field without as much experience as I could have.
posted to Ask Metafilter by stoneegg21 at 12:23 PM on November 2, 2007

blue_beetle, actually you're wrong. Your body only get used for things other than organ donation if you indicate that on your card. My donation card has the option to donate all organs, specific organs, a pacemaker, or my entire body. If choose to donate my entire body I can do so for transplantation, medical research or both.
posted to MetaFilter by stoneegg21 at 5:10 PM on September 19, 2007

'Hi! I've been meaning to talk to you for a while. I've noticed that you're always really well dressed. I've been meaning to ask you, where do you buy your clothes?'
posted to Ask Metafilter by stoneegg21 at 5:13 PM on September 16, 2007

I've used an omega in the past.
posted to Ask Metafilter by stoneegg21 at 1:30 AM on August 11, 2007

How on earth do you grow a tree? I can't figure it out!
posted to MetaFilter by stoneegg21 at 8:18 PM on June 2, 2007

When I moved to California, I had short shoulder length hair. When I met many of my friends, it was about an inch long. I looked like an extremely butch lesbian.

Many of my friends became convinced that I was bisexual. I found, and still find this to be very funny, because I've had crushes on boys since I was in kindergarten.

Ask your friends: Why? It might be something silly or stupid, a weird comment, or an unusual hair style.
posted to Ask Metafilter by stoneegg21 at 6:53 PM on May 23, 2007

I do this too, but I just put ice in my coffee.
posted to Ask Metafilter by stoneegg21 at 8:44 AM on February 17, 2007

Probably not applicable, but I used to have problems with gagginh when I ran and it turned out I had mono. It was the only symptom I had.
posted to Ask Metafilter by stoneegg21 at 8:06 PM on September 20, 2006

Probably not applicable, but I used to have problems with gagginh when I ran and it turned out I had mono. It was the only symptom I had.
posted to Ask Metafilter by stoneegg21 at 8:05 PM on September 20, 2006

Not to hijack but I've got stubby hands and I'd be interested in the opposite myself. I don't think they've got hand thinner exercises even if there's the opposite.
posted to Ask Metafilter by stoneegg21 at 6:11 PM on September 20, 2006

"Prince Delightful and the Flameless Dragon." I don't know what story collection it's in though, my books are in a mess.
posted to Ask Metafilter by stoneegg21 at 1:18 PM on August 7, 2006 marked best answer

Not every place in the world is good for or even capable of farming. For some types of terrain raising livestock is pretty much the only option.
posted to Ask Metafilter by stoneegg21 at 12:28 PM on August 7, 2006

They could run away and not get caught as easily?
posted to Ask Metafilter by stoneegg21 at 6:36 PM on August 4, 2006

I once skipped my period due to stress when I was 15 and still a virgin. It can happen.
posted to Ask Metafilter by stoneegg21 at 7:39 AM on July 20, 2006

I vomit occasionally, every couple of months. According to my boyfriend, I have a sensitive stomach. A big part of it is I feel queasy, and psych myself into throwing up. Afterwards I feel better, and it can be a reinforcing cycle.

I've been trying to change it, when I start thinking I'm going to be sick, I tell myself another reason for it, 'I don't have food poisioning, I'm hungry or need to take an antacid.' Once I have another reason and do something that should... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by stoneegg21 at 10:32 PM on May 31, 2006

Agh, I remember the second one, but not the title or author. Good story though.
posted to Ask Metafilter by stoneegg21 at 4:43 AM on April 26, 2006

I owe 37 thousand in college debt. It could be worse. Just keep calm, and pay it off as quickly as you reasonably can.
posted to Ask Metafilter by stoneegg21 at 1:57 AM on April 20, 2006

I remember seeing the Dead Like Me episode based on people's last thoughts, but I can't add much about it that hasn't already been said.

I don't have a lot of near death experiences, but the few times I have been, I was pretty calm and didn't think.
posted to Ask Metafilter by stoneegg21 at 9:37 AM on April 15, 2006

I know people who have been playing Dragonrealms for ten years. It's one where you have to pay, but you get the first month free. If you run into Yamcer, tell him I sent you.
posted to Ask Metafilter by stoneegg21 at 9:31 AM on April 10, 2006

gd779-
My S.O. and I have been togather for six years and we haven't gotten married because he has bad credit and we started dating relatively young, when I was barely 19. Plus tax breaks aren't really a benefit when you're under the poverty line anyway.
posted to Ask Metafilter by stoneegg21 at 2:42 PM on March 23, 2006

Nutridiary does that. Just look in the 'My Log' section, under 'other' measurements.
posted to Ask Metafilter by stoneegg21 at 5:16 PM on March 13, 2006

Broad shoulders, nice chest, and handy is always sexy. Competent and good with his body. My S.O. is a black belt in judo, and watching him do it... He knows he's good at it, confident but not arrogant, and just...graceful. And extremely hot.
posted to Ask Metafilter by stoneegg21 at 5:51 PM on March 3, 2006

I'd say pretty unusual, but it's not really a bad thing in and of itself. If you're unhappy about it you can go in, but don't bother otherwise.
posted to Ask Metafilter by stoneegg21 at 4:57 PM on March 3, 2006

No, Clever Hans could figure out the answer if anyone in the audience knew it.
posted to MetaFilter by stoneegg21 at 1:09 AM on February 27, 2006

I scheduled. I scheduled the hell out of my life. I scheduled time to eat, time to travel, time to sit. I made little lists for everything, for the pure satisfaction I would get when I crossed something off.
posted to Ask Metafilter by stoneegg21 at 8:25 PM on January 25, 2006

Chudmonkey-
You just sound like someone with a strong desire for order and a belief that they can't create their own order. If you've been bad at creating your own order in the past it doesn't sound too unreasonable of a belief either. I've gone through phases like that myself, particularly when I was under heavy stress. A controlled life is very reassuring and can really help when you're stressed.

I suggest either a personal trainer, a therapist or both to... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by stoneegg21 at 2:11 PM on January 25, 2006

I wasn't sure if I wanted to say this, but I'll try. I don't know if you've ever thought of this, but you might be a submissive. I know I've got a strong thread of submissive in me, and a controlled life can be both very reassuring and a bit exciting, and is doubly interesting. So there's that to think about as well.
posted to Ask Metafilter by stoneegg21 at 2:16 PM on January 25, 2006

This is the most awesome question I think I've ever seen.
posted to Ask Metafilter by stoneegg21 at 9:10 AM on January 20, 2006

I've personally just started. I lost a whole bunch and gained it back due to stress, but now that I'm out of stress I'm trying to relose it.

Sometimes eating a pickle helps with suger cravings, it's just a strong taste, and that's sometimes what you want. Caffeine can defeat hunger cravings, but it's only temporary. Overall, I do fitday, and I try to keep in mind why. I think about the things I'm going to get out of it, new clothes, energy, and hopefully, more and... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by stoneegg21 at 2:20 AM on January 11, 2006

At least one dissenter, even if they're obviously totally wrong. Just the presence of another person that dissents has been found to be enough. For the more Kitty Genovese type stuff, looking at someone and asking for help or telling them to help will do it. In Genovese type scenerios, people convince themselves that the situation isn't a problem because no one else is reacting. If they're reacting, it must be a problem after all.
posted to Ask Metafilter by stoneegg21 at 12:35 AM on January 7, 2006

Supernovas is where the heavier elements come from.
posted to Ask Metafilter by stoneegg21 at 12:07 AM on August 16, 2005

Supernovas are. Gaah.
posted to Ask Metafilter by stoneegg21 at 12:07 AM on August 16, 2005

Try LOTS of stuff, even the stuff you think you'll suck at. I found my S.O. in Judo class. I used to hate exercising. Well, I still do. But less than I did.

You do not have to pass your class the first time. You have to pass it the last time. Just watch your GPA, and make sure it doesn't get too low.

You don't have to go to college the first time, and if you really don't know why you're going, other than to make your parents happy, don't go.... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by stoneegg21 at 11:46 PM on August 8, 2005

Nintendo for every Zelda game ever made. And also because my S.O. will get the others anyway, so I don't have to worry about them.
posted to Ask Metafilter by stoneegg21 at 11:22 PM on August 8, 2005

Thinking about it, I should be more clear. The reason I'm asking is because I don't really know what I want to be like, and suggestions would be useful so I know what I can aspire to. As well, suggestions on how to become a better person would help.
posted to Ask Metafilter by stoneegg21 at 8:37 AM on July 26, 2005

"This too shall pass," no idea where I'd get it. Maybe a shoulderblade or something.
posted to Ask Metafilter by stoneegg21 at 8:03 PM on July 24, 2005

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posted to MetaTalk by stoneegg21 at 1:59 AM on April 19, 2005

Perfect! That's it. Thanks for the full story, I'd been hoping once I had the name I could find the story, now I don't even have to worry about that.
posted to Ask Metafilter by stoneegg21 at 7:54 PM on April 18, 2005

I'm also a recovering Catholic, and I told my parents. However, I'm the sort of person who tells my parents pretty much everything that goes on in my life anyway. I'd say if you feel a need, unless there's a good reason NOT to talk, do so. Otherwise, who cares?
posted to Ask Metafilter by stoneegg21 at 10:40 PM on April 10, 2005

One explanation I've heard that I don't know if it's true, is that women get sick more frequently when they are young, either due to contamination from sick kids or just more susceptability. On the other hand, men get sick most when they are older, and correspondenly weaker in general health and then tend to die from it.
posted to Ask Metafilter by stoneegg21 at 1:37 PM on April 9, 2005

I'd think so. It looks a lot like one that came from Worth1000. Snopes here.
posted to Ask Metafilter by stoneegg21 at 12:49 AM on April 8, 2005