I thought I'd better respond, lest people think I had indeed died.

a) I am not dead.
b) I threw the pasta out, so I can't say "ha ha, I ate it and I was fine, you silly naysayers"
c) In my defense for being such a wuss, it was my birthday the day after this post, and I did not want to spend it being sick

However, the next time something like this happens when I am drunk (the likelihood is high...), I... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by angryjellybean at 9:57 AM on August 26, 2008

Rather than giving my eyes - even sunglassed - anything to have to deal with, I often keep my eyes shut for as much as possible. Sometimes I even lie down and put a towel over my eyes so no light can get in at all.

Eyestrain, I find, is one of the most frequent causes of my headaches.
posted to Ask Metafilter by angryjellybean at 3:03 AM on August 21, 2008

Also, have you been checked for allergies? I used to get migraines a lot when I was younger, and it turned out I was allergic to oranges/anything containing orange. I actually outgrew this, but it might be worth having some tests.
posted to Ask Metafilter by angryjellybean at 3:04 AM on August 21, 2008

I am in a very similar situation to you right now. In a 7-person household, one is a genuinely nice, friendly guy... Except he annoys the living hell out of me.

It's different to you in that this "Joe" is just totally boring. He gets home every day from class and tells everyone, in detail, about everything that happened to him that day. Without us even ASKING. He talks all the way through movies when we all sit down to watch one. If he's seen the movie, he... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by angryjellybean at 4:02 AM on February 4, 2008

Ha! That's amazing. I never ever would've found that myself. Thanks :)
posted to Ask Metafilter by angryjellybean at 7:55 AM on August 2, 2007

loiseau, how will that keep them on at the back though? wont they just squish my foot up towards the top a bit more? :/
posted to Ask Metafilter by angryjellybean at 7:32 AM on February 9, 2007

Those heel liners look perfect!!! Thank you
posted to Ask Metafilter by angryjellybean at 7:54 AM on February 9, 2007

Yes but, I meant where's their REFINED sugar coming from, oaf...
posted to Ask Metafilter by angryjellybean at 7:18 AM on January 26, 2007

Okay sorry, ignore the last paragraph. That was a sideline to the original question

"do I actually need the sugar... and whether you do need to up the dosage or if something like fruit can suffice instead (even though it never seems to have the same hit as, say, a bag of Skittles...)"
posted to Ask Metafilter by angryjellybean at 7:26 AM on January 26, 2007

Surely what you "actually look for in a girl" is someone who you can laugh with, feel relaxed with, someone you're physically and emotionally attracted to, whom you can care about regardless of whether you're together or apart?

If you look for superficial features in a person, the only person you can blame for your resulting disappointment is yourself. The fact that you liked her accent (seriously, WTF??), family wealth, dress sense and how she gives you a... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by angryjellybean at 8:05 AM on January 21, 2007

I agree with the 'break up now' suggestions. Not only are you only six months in and feeling a distinct lack of chemistry but you aren't certain there even was any, ever. I'm curious as to why it's even lasted this long if you've never felt "That into him" - what spurred you on to move from being just friends or just dating to being exclusive/in love/whatever if you never felt like it was amazing? I don't think I could ever get into anything with someone who didn't make me feel nuts... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by angryjellybean at 7:39 AM on January 21, 2007

When I was overweight a few years ago (though admittedly it wasn't health-damaging), three of my four female room-mates were forever 'suggesting' i get out and do exercise, or making comments about how they'd join a gym with me, or mentioning the diet i had, and just basically made me feel fat, the whole year. And though you'd think it would have the effect of me going about losing a ton of weight because it was on my mind all the time, it did the total opposite. I was unbelieveably unhappy, and... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by angryjellybean at 12:25 PM on January 4, 2007

Hahahahah i love chillmost's answer.
Anyway, i dont know if you live in the UK (or have lame friends) but this also occurs in mobile phone SMS text messages. I get them from close friends and think WTF? Thats so lame, do you even know me? What makes it even sadder than emails is, you have to pay to forward texts to people. Yet they still do it.
I cant imagine why people send emails except that they think it'll make you smile if they send a 'cute' one. Its a shame, because... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by angryjellybean at 1:19 PM on December 18, 2006

For an instant pick-up, i actually recommend drinking cold water. though it's horrible in the cold weather (makes me feel freezing) it wakes you up and makes you a little more clear-headed for a while. at least, it seems to have that effect with me. avoid hot drinks, they'll make you sleepier.

i know this isn't actually a cure; it's just sometimes it's nice to have a temporary hold-off. im finding at the moment that due to my cold, my eyes keep going blurry, particularly... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by angryjellybean at 8:55 AM on December 4, 2006

I frequently (as a temporary Londoner who is always looking for fun/new/cheap things to try) use this website, because it's a list of the free things going on, today and for the rest of the week, in central London.

Some of it is really worth a look. Otherwise you could check out www.timeout.com/london which honestly is one of the best websites I've ever used. Extreme abundance of excitements.... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by angryjellybean at 2:02 AM on November 17, 2006

Uh, sorry, I forgot the http:// in that second link. Here.
posted to Ask Metafilter by angryjellybean at 2:03 AM on November 17, 2006

np312's comment about dressing like a tramp is right, my dad has met Johnny Depp a couple of times, and said he really did just look like a homeless person. (albeit a beautiful one)

(er... my dad didn't say the part about being beautiful, i feel i should add. i was just assuming that part!)
posted to Ask Metafilter by angryjellybean at 1:43 AM on November 17, 2006

Edit: Just realised I had deleted where I'd earlier said "Salem Witch Trials and the Great Fire of London", but these are the main topics I'd like to find books about.
posted to Ask Metafilter by angryjellybean at 7:01 AM on November 16, 2006

Koloko, because many a time I've shelled out precious STUDENT cash for a book that sounds good on the back, and even after a flick through, but proves to be disappointing. Thanks for that sarcasm though.
posted to Ask Metafilter by angryjellybean at 9:11 AM on November 16, 2006

I would've thought you meant 6. I think it's in the term 'pushed' (as in, further away).

Anyone who thinks 'pushed' means something earlier, sooner, closer, is.. well. Wrong. :/
posted to Ask Metafilter by angryjellybean at 6:31 AM on November 16, 2006

Surely also, 'pushing forward' is a kind of oxymoron?
posted to Ask Metafilter by angryjellybean at 6:31 AM on November 16, 2006

I'm an intern student working for a year at one of the biggest radio stations in the UK.
'Perks' for my job (and everyone else in the company) include meeting famous people, getting free concert/movie premiere tickets, working backstage at music festivals, and getting to write gig reviews.

Oh, and there's a constant supply of cookies and coffee. Possibly the best perk ever.
posted to Ask Metafilter by angryjellybean at 5:49 AM on November 16, 2006

That'll teach me to just read through the 'music' tag list of questions..!
posted to Ask Metafilter by angryjellybean at 3:46 AM on October 17, 2006

You really honestly should tell him. Not for HIS peace of mind, but you will genuinely feel better if you do have sex.
Imagine how stressed and paranoid you'll be during the whole ordeal if you're worrying if he knows, or can tell!! Now imagine how much better it'll be if he knows, and is gentler, and reassuring, and you don't have to worry about anything.

Please tell him. You don't have to use the word 'virgin' because it's a pretty horrible, embarrassing... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by angryjellybean at 3:09 AM on October 17, 2006

They could all club together and pay for a trip somewhere. I don't know if you're British - in which case something like Paris could be great - or wherever, but maybe somewhere not hugely expensive but just for a few days, go somewhere new, go shopping, go to a bar, see a landmark you've never seen, something like that.

Or, as mentioned above, a hot air balloon ride is a great idea. I did it with my parents for my 21st birthday and it's something that a) you won't forget... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by angryjellybean at 3:02 AM on October 17, 2006

I moved to London in July and am very happy renting between Russell Square and Kings Cross. It's central enough to be able to walk EVERYWHERE - 25 mins to oxford circus, 20 mins to camden, 45 mins to the river - but quiet enough to be a nice area and not feel like you're "right in the middle of a city". And I'm one of two single girls living in my flat, we've felt totally safe the whole time.
Just my input on the thread :)
posted to Ask Metafilter by angryjellybean at 9:20 AM on October 5, 2006

I think it's funnier as 'merry', actually. Just giving squirrels any kind of emotional description is funny imo...
posted to Ask Metafilter by angryjellybean at 9:16 AM on October 5, 2006

Try looking at websites like www.pandora.com www.last.fm and www.liveplasma.com for ideas on new music - they're really a great help for finding new artists similar to your current favourites.
posted to Ask Metafilter by angryjellybean at 5:57 AM on September 21, 2006

Haha, yeah, that's it! You're very wonderful, thanks. Now if I can just find that damn book..............
posted to Ask Metafilter by angryjellybean at 4:34 AM on June 19, 2006

That remark about anti-biotics from rudyfink was a very good point.. I was taking them for about a month up until 2 weeks ago and didn't think of that.

Also no, I don't get heaps of sleep. I'm the type of person who gets woken by noise quite early (7/8am) and can't get back to sleep, despite not necessarily having had the required amount.

I do agree there are lots of factors here! Thank you for all your suggestions
posted to Ask Metafilter by angryjellybean at 10:52 AM on February 21, 2006

Uh... I don't know. However, the properties of the external hard drive indicates that it is FAT32.. and it's been working fine in my NTFS pc so far.

Unless, I don't know, the Mac changed it to FAT32 or something. On another note, I hate Macs. Burn them.
posted to Ask Metafilter by angryjellybean at 10:10 AM on January 12, 2006

It's still unfixed, however, I have downloaded EasyRecovery and am trying that - it takes a long time to scan though.. Hopefully I can retrieve the info.... thanks to everyone who replied
posted to Ask Metafilter by angryjellybean at 2:36 AM on January 14, 2006

I guess you've already had your best answer, but I was going to suggest finding out about hypermobility syndrome, which I have. It's painful joints but different to arthritis. www.hypermobility.org
posted to Ask Metafilter by angryjellybean at 8:21 AM on September 23, 2005

That's a very good point forallmankind, and I agree. It's just I don't really have anything impressive that I can brag about. If I did I'd be doing it, trust me =)
posted to Ask Metafilter by angryjellybean at 12:56 PM on September 21, 2005

Do the people who suggested 'apple cider' mean alcoholic cider? O.o I might be wrong but 'cider' in the UK is alcohol. (And absolutely awful, I might add) Unless you just mean some fizzy apple drink like appletise?
posted to Ask Metafilter by angryjellybean at 5:08 AM on September 12, 2005

OH MY GOD I LOVE YOU!!! fluffy battle kitten THANK YOU, that is the website I was looking for. Wow, you rule. *hands you a bag full of imaginary money or something*
posted to Ask Metafilter by angryjellybean at 5:58 AM on September 5, 2005

Try checking out this website: http://www.moneysavingexpert.com/
This guy has a tv show in England, so he probably knows what he is talking about. And I found the website quite interesting as I browsed through the other day.
posted to Ask Metafilter by angryjellybean at 5:00 AM on September 4, 2005

I know this sounds awful and irresponsible, but try being in denial.
My mum was diagnosed with breast cancer in May, and she told me right before I was due to take 3 very important exams. And the only way I could get through them and pretend everything was okay was to act like there was nothing wrong with her. If she talked to me about her cancer or anything, I subtly changed the subject. I didn't ask questions or talk about it to anyone. I just pretended nothing was wrong and it was... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by angryjellybean at 12:28 PM on August 31, 2005