Good form, bad form & everything in between?

Will · 10-09-2011 11:40pm #1

I'm not sure if it's been done on this forum, but these threads seem popular enough and a good way to encourage a sense of community within the walls of our fine gentlemen's club

Generally speaking, we as men aren't great talking about "feelings" or anything that gets more complicated than happy, sad or p¡ssed off but this could work. So maybe give it a shot?

I will kick it off by saying I'm in good form, first 2 days of my new undergrad went without a hitch. Seems like a nice bunch in my class and looking forward to the new challenges that I'll face. Also have 2 businessy meetings during the week, bit nervous about one somewhat but again bit of preparation and should go fine.

FunkZ · 11-09-2011 1:20am

I'm planning on quitting the aul' smokes and today has been day one without them, it's been easy. What have I learned?
Who the hell would smoke when you can have eCigarettes, I bought an eGo XL and it is amazing!
They're strong as hell and tasty. Really don't see why I'd smoke real cigarettes again (though I probably will on a night out)!

And... after two years of laziness with a slightly messed up back, I'm finally back in the gym.
I'm ridiculously in love with squats and deadlifts again, my back is feeling fine too!

entropi · 11-09-2011 2:00am

Currently, I'm bricking it waiting on my results from repeat exams. I actually feel worried about not being able to go back to college

I'm usually pretty happy and content, but I have even avoided nights out in the past 2 weeks as it would make me feel worse!

I'll be over the bloody moon if I pass, can sort out a house to live in and my student grant once that happens.

TeddyTedson · 11-09-2011 2:13am

The problem with these type of threads, where people express something about themselves is that no people listen to what others are say. Everyone just posts something about themselves and take a selfish approach to wanting to talk about themselves.

entropi · 11-09-2011 2:20am

TeddyTedson wrote: »

The problem with these type of threads, where people express something about themselves is that no people listen to what others are say. Everyone just posts something about themselves and take a selfish approach to wanting to talk about themselves.

Moot point. Ever heard of giving a thread time to develop, and let people freely interact as they so choose?

I'm not gonna get going on this, the thread deserves a chance.

Wolfe Tone · 11-09-2011 2:24am

Master of Nothing wrote: »

Currently, I'm bricking it waiting on my results from repeat exams. I actually feel worried about not being able to go back to college I'm usually pretty happy and content, but I have even avoided nights out in the past 2 weeks as it would make me feel worse!

I'll be over the bloody moon if I pass, can sort out a house to live in and my student grant once that happens.

In the same boat as yourself, waiting on results from two repeats.

entropi · 11-09-2011 2:26am

Wolfe Tone wrote: »

In the same boat as yourself, waiting on results from two repeats.

I wish ya the best of luck man! Its not a nice feeling with all the waiting...two repeats here also.

TeddyTedson · 11-09-2011 2:31am

Master of Nothing wrote: »

Moot point. Ever heard of giving a thread time to develop, and let people freely interact as they so choose?

I'm not gonna get going on this, the thread deserves a chance.

You're probably right.

D'Agger · 11-09-2011 9:54am

Nice idea for the thread imo

Best of luck with the results lads, repeats suck balls, I should know from doing enough of them :pac:

I'm in good enough form atm, moved into a very nice new house with my best friends and waiting to hear if I got into a course that I really want to do part time so hopefully I'll get the green light Monday

Otis Driftwood · 11-09-2011 10:48am

TeddyTedson wrote: »

The problem with these type of threads, where people express something about themselves is that no people listen to what others are say. Everyone just posts something about themselves and take a selfish approach to wanting to talk about themselves.

What are you on about?

Im open to correction but I reckon Will started this thread so members can have a mini rant if they want or if something good is happening then they can share,nothing selfish about that.

Anyway,Im in pretty good form myself.My local team are playing in the county final today.The majority of the team Ive known for 15 plus years,went to school with alot of them and regularly socialise with alot of them.We are going in as under dogs which I much prefer but hopefully we will do the business.Im off work til Thursday too so if we win it will be an immense couple of days boozing.

On the work front the job is going really well and my bosses are very happy with me.My team (myself and one other person) have made target for July and August and are well ahead for meeting target for this month too.We are being brought for Fire for dinner and drinks Friday night as a reward by my boss and they are also re-structuring our commission to increase it so all in all,life is pretty damn enjoyable at the moment.

Will · 11-09-2011 10:51am

Master of Nothing wrote: »

Currently, I'm bricking it waiting on my results from repeat exams. I actually feel worried about not being able to go back to college I'm usually pretty happy and content, but I have even avoided nights out in the past 2 weeks as it would make me feel worse!

I'll be over the bloody moon if I pass, can sort out a house to live in and my student grant once that happens.

Wolfe Tone wrote: »

In the same boat as yourself, waiting on results from two repeats.

I'd repeats every year so can empathise. Very nerve racking and stressful. Hope it all goes in your favour!

entropi · 12-09-2011 1:37am

Will wrote: »

I'd repeats every year so can empathise. Very nerve racking and stressful. Hope it all goes in your favour!

Cheers man, appreciate it!

And best of luck with Your own little adventure over the next few years...should be fun hehe

audi a4 2008 · 12-09-2011 1:44am

im in good form lads,last two years were hard on me but i seem to be geting back on track:).
im starting kickboxing tomorrow.this time last year i was 15stone 5 im 10stone 1 now and feel good

jenny111111 · 12-09-2011 3:16am

Terrible form, seem to have absolutely everything going wrong at the moment.

D'Agger · 12-09-2011 9:42am

jenny111111 wrote: »

Terrible form, seem to have absolutely everything going wrong at the moment.

When it rains it pours, hopefully better times ahead for you

um7y1h83ge06nx · 12-09-2011 10:36am

I'm in good enough old form.

Personally things are going well, must organise some quiet pints on the high stools with the lads this week. Things are going pretty well in the love department too.

Professionally my job is okay, could be better, not sure if it's quite me any more. However the harsh reality of my first cousin emigrating to Oz on Wednesday really puts that into perspective.

The only negative thing is that I'm beginning to get to know too many divorced guys. I feel so, so sorry for them. One guy had a great time when things were good. Nice house, wife, family, making lots of money as a tiler. Now both his marriage and career have fell apart and at 48 it's almost like he's starting over again. I wish him the best of luck.

LeeHoffmann · 12-09-2011 10:55am

Funny form. Had some awful years in a row there, really awful. I feel like I'm wading out of the mud but slowly. I'm still pushing against it but it's wearing me down and I'm getting tired (figuratively and literally - I find myself taking to bed at increasingly earlier hours...maybe I'm getting old!:pac:). One things gives me hope...had a great heart to heart with my OH last night. I don't know how it happened but I can safely say we haven't talked like that in years. He listened to me...and he spoke too. I mean he opened up and it makes me feel like we can get there together. I sympathise with you jenny111111. I think PaulieC is right unfortunately but keep the chin up and push on. The rain has to stop some time.

Otis, nice to hear that things are going well for someone. This country is so doom and gloom right now. Really good to hear a positive story!

Thanks OP

um7y1h83ge06nx · 12-09-2011 11:03am

LeeHoffmann wrote: »

Funny form...

Hard to beat a good heart to heart alright. That's what I love about my current relationship, for better or for worse she'll speak her mind, just like I do. My ex used to frustrate me as she kept so much to herself

py2006 · 12-09-2011 11:09am

Constant worries and concerns leaving me tired and stressed.

Captain Havoc · 12-09-2011 11:21am

FunkZ wrote: »

I'm planning on quitting the aul' smokes and today has been day one without them, it's been easy. What have I learned?
Who the hell would smoke when you can have eCigarettes, I bought an eGo XL and it is amazing!
They're strong as hell and tasty. Really don't see why I'd smoke real cigarettes again (though I probably will on a night out)!

Best of luck with that one, give it a year and you'll really notice the difference, especially if you're playing sport.

Azureus · 12-09-2011 11:30am

Good enough form-work is going well, home life is better than ever, but health-wise been feeling crap for going on three weeks now-prob time to get it checked out but cant help putting it off and off...:s money worries too but then who doesnt!
On a positive note-hoping to get all debts/bills sorted by next month and maybe looking towards a small trip away once Im on top of everything.

LeeHoffmann · 12-09-2011 12:08pm

Best of luck with that one, give it a year and you'll really notice the difference, especially if you're playing sport.

This is very true. I have the utmost respect for anyone who gives up the fags. It must be one of the toughest things to do.

Sounds nice about the trip Azureus. No doubt it'll do you good. Do get on to the doctor if you're not well though. Your health is your wealth and all that

foxyboxer · 12-09-2011 2:03pm

Checked my euromillions ticket for last friday's draw this morning.

Won €218

Nice way to cheer you up on a Monday.

Kya1976 · 12-09-2011 3:58pm

FunkZ wrote: »

I'm planning on quitting the aul' smokes and today has been day one without them, it's been easy. What have I learned?
Who the hell would smoke when you can have eCigarettes, I bought an eGo XL and it is amazing!
They're strong as hell and tasty. Really don't see why I'd smoke real cigarettes again (though I probably will on a night out)!

And... after two years of laziness with a slightly messed up back, I'm finally back in the gym.
I'm ridiculously in love with squats and deadlifts again, my back is feeling fine too!

That's great, hope you can stay off the smokes:)

And good news about your back as well!!

Will · 12-09-2011 11:58pm

Was meant to be goin on the lash with my new college buddies, stomach decided to act up and as a result I'm now home and hoppin into the leaba soon. Shame but plenty more nights to act the eejit and go drinking.

Wolfe Tone · 13-09-2011 12:11am

Master of Nothing wrote: »

I wish ya the best of luck man! Its not a nice feeling with all the waiting...two repeats here also.

Cheers! Best of luck to you too, I will find out tomorrow how I got on

minidazzler · 13-09-2011 1:11am

Good form - I have been off the drink for 3 weeks and I get to go drinking tomorrow along with seeing my favourite singer (Frank Turner) In Kilkenny tomorrow, Cork Wednesday and Dublin on Sunday. So chuffed all round for that.

Bad form - not sure, but may have fcuked my chances with a girl and while usually I'm a plenty more fish in the sea guy. She is so awesome that it sucks. That said, it's only a "may have" I am sure when I get back on the beer and start back running next week that I'll change that to definitely gonna get her.

Colonel Panic · 13-09-2011 10:53am

I'm in pretty bad form at the moment.

I have quit drinking because I can't handle hangovers and I want to get back into shape. It seems drastic to go teetotal but I have trouble just having one or two.

That coupled with the stress of trying to sort out relationship issues and having problems in work that I can't resolve which I suspect have had a direct impact on my health over the past 12 months. It all makes for a very fed up Colonel.

dceire · 13-09-2011 8:11pm

I have to say I'm genuinely in good form right now.

All of the following happened in the past few days:
- I was offered a promotion in work yesterday; still on ****e money but slightly less ****e than before.
- I've been offered a place on a postgrad course which I hope to defer until next year.
- I just fulfilled a lifelong ambition by purchasing my first motorbike.
- I'm finally about to move out of the homestead into a new place with cheap rent.
- My car had a problem yesterday morning and my mechanic ended up fixing it for free yesterday evening.
- And to top it all off I met the most beautiful French girl the other day, got her number, and asked her out on a date for tomorrow; she said yes but has yet to get back to me since yesterday. Weather or not she dose get back to me, it's been a good week.

ToxicPaddy · 13-09-2011 9:34pm

I'm in fairly good form lately.

Work is going well, feel in a better mood going in each morning and achieving more each day too.
Personal life aint too bad either
Could do with a few quid as I find the end of each month is getting a little too tight for comfort moneywise so working on that.
So hopefully things will improve over the next few months and I can build up my savings a little more too

Apart from that, can't really complain about to much. No one would listen anyway

pragmatic1 · 15-09-2011 12:56am

I have food in my belly and a roof over my head. I'm grand.

Will · 15-09-2011 8:09pm

Golden week in college, 4 day college weeks also rawk!!

Junior D · 15-09-2011 11:08pm

Bein a young buck, i feel great at the moment...

Passed my repeats, now back in college with some of best classmates anyone could wish for...

No more money worries for the moment...

Back in work...

Back at the GAA after a series of unbelievably frustratin injuries...

Have a great flat sorted for college...

And best of all,

Had my first moment the other night with a girl where we were just lyin beside each other, no words spoken and I just thought "Wow!"..... not sure how to explain it, but I'm sure you all understand...

So to summarise:
I'm on TOP form..!

Monkeybonkers · 15-09-2011 11:45pm

Funny that I spotted this thread today of all days. I was just thinking to myself earlier how I wish it was 40 years into the future so I was dead.

staker · 15-09-2011 11:49pm

That's no garantee!!

Surely it's something can be fixed Monkeybonkers?

Cill Dara Abu · 15-09-2011 11:55pm

dceire wrote: »

I have to say I'm genuinely in good form right now.

All of the following happened in the past few days:
- I was offered a promotion in work yesterday; still on ****e money but slightly less ****e than before.
- I've been offered a place on a postgrad course which I hope to defer until next year.
- I just fulfilled a lifelong ambition by purchasing my first motorbike.
- I'm finally about to move out of the homestead into a new place with cheap rent.
- My car had a problem yesterday morning and my mechanic ended up fixing it for free yesterday evening.
- And to top it all off I met the most beautiful French girl the other day, got her number, and asked her out on a date for tomorrow; she said yes but has yet to get back to me since yesterday. Weather or not she dose get back to me, it's been a good week.

I want you're mechanics number

cyrusdvirus · 16-09-2011 8:31am

Good form.

But large amounts of pain.

I'm getting too old for this football lark.

G-Money · 16-09-2011 8:49am

Kind of a bit down myself. A close family member is sick and I don't know if they will get better. I work as a contractor and the company has been reducing the duration of our contracts constantly to the point now where they are only 2-3 months in length. So as a result I can relax for about 6 weeks before I start worrying again about not having a job, and not being able to find one if I was out of work. I don't have a lot of savings either so I'd have to move home if I was out of work, so general money worries, work worries, family worries.

Feels like everything is bad at the moment and there's very little to enjoy or look forward to.

LeeHoffmann · 16-09-2011 9:42am

Having to go through that every 6 weeks or so must be really stressful. It sounds like you have an awful lot on your plate at the moment G-Money. I hope you take time out for yourself and that you've a few good friends to take your mind off things every so often.
Take care.

Monkeybonkers · 16-09-2011 12:40pm

staker wrote: »

That's no garantee!!
Surely it's something can be fixed Monkeybonkers?

I think I was just feeling a bit melancholy yesterday. Not wishing to be dead but just tired of the drudgery of life, the plodding, boring repetitiveness of it all.
I hope 40 years will be enough!

Snowie · 16-09-2011 1:03pm

7 reasons why I feel great

1.its been a 11 days since I gave up smoking and i feel fantasic

2.yesterday was a preductive day in college and I feel that I've found away for me to learn in a way that seems to work for me and get things done quicker then every one else (this is really good sufffering from add and dyslexia in college last year was really tough...)

3. The sun is shineing

4. I shall find a new place to live soon.

5. I feel good about my self because I've stoped smoking I don't feel so negitive and just like happyier in a good way

6. The fact when I say I'm going to do something I will and that I shouldnt be hard on my self

7. The fact that tomorow I get payed any were from 200 euros upwards for 4 hours

Praise be sweet nepotisim :cool:

Dr Galen · 16-09-2011 2:30pm

Master of Nothing wrote: »

Currently, I'm bricking it waiting on my results from repeat exams. I actually feel worried about not being able to go back to college I'm usually pretty happy and content, but I have even avoided nights out in the past 2 weeks as it would make me feel worse!

I'll be over the bloody moon if I pass, can sort out a house to live in and my student grant once that happens.

Wolfe Tone wrote: »

In the same boat as yourself, waiting on results from two repeats.

Coming a lil late to this so dunno if you the results yet. If so, hope it went well lads.

as for me, coming to the end of my two weeks off

Had a great time though

Some good things happening from a work point of view when I get back

My own little sideline thing is progressing nicely

All in all things are going well. Let's say an 8 outta 10

Logical Fallacy · 16-09-2011 2:54pm

Writing the best music i have ever written and getting some really nice emails from Producers i really respect. Ripping through the book i am writing and not hitting a single stumbling block. Blog is doing really well and getting more and more respect within the auld industry. The sun is shinning and i am listening to some great Reggae music.

So it's been a nice week.

beano345 · 17-09-2011 5:56pm

im in canada,after landing a great job,making loads of new friends and have to meet a hot girl tonight i feel terrible today:D:D

Sonics2k · 17-09-2011 6:06pm

I'll be completely bluntly honest.

I feel like absolute **** and have done for some now.

Sorry to be a downer :P

Kya1976 · 17-09-2011 6:36pm

Sonics2k wrote: »

I'll be completely bluntly honest.

I feel like absolute **** and have done for some now.

Sorry to be a downer :P

Ah that sucks... Hope fully things will turn around and you'll feel better soon:)

stupidusername · 17-09-2011 6:47pm

Sonics2k wrote: »

I'll be completely bluntly honest.

I feel like absolute **** and have done for some now.

Sorry to be a downer :P

I often feel with these types of threads no one really wants to hear the bad things people have to say. I, at least, want to see the bad things, it's good to see people comfortable sharing that kind of stuff.

I'm not sure how I'm doing tbh. my new meds have been quite good for my depression it seems, but a few weeks back I had a really bad set back, so it's scary to know that they can do that too. my mood still varies from day to day, but in general yeah I think I'm feeling better about things.

my housemate is a twat, one of my colleagues is verging on bullying me, and lately these things are getting to me, especially as I go from work to home and back again, so it's like there's no escape.

but then, I'm happier with the way things are going with friends, which is a big turn around for me, and is something I've needed for a long time.

so dont worry sonics, I'm the downer now

Snowie · 17-09-2011 6:48pm

i want to kill some on right now cigerate cravings are quite strong right now but 12 days of them...... so thats a very good thing...

Sonics2k · 18-09-2011 12:06am

Feel like clarifying a bit, I don't know exactly why.

Basically in the last year, I feel like I've lost everything. I grew up suffering from depression, and never really handled it properly, resolved to a lot of drinking and drug use. But thankfully I managed to work through that and recover, but right now it's pretty hard to resist going back to it all.

But summer 2010, I was kicked out of my home, my children taken from me, all my belongings sold or thrown in a skip (she even threw dogshít on top of it all to make sure I couldn't wear the clothes), and had to move back in to my mothers house at the age of 26!

Skip ahead a few weeks, and I re-unite with basically "The One", a girl from my younger years who truly meant the world to me. We fall in love again, are happy together and have plans to start a new life together, and even better, my kids meet her a few times and absolutely adore her! But then their mother gets angry about my new relationship, despite her meeting someone else, and told me the worst sentence I have ever heard "If you don't break up with her, you'll never see the kids again".
I panicked, and like a fool, broke up with her.
I don't know if any of you have ever felt this. But when you are hurt so incredibly, you can't even express emotion as to how much pain you're in. You can't cry, you can't even be depressed, it's gone further than that.

A few weeks later, I find out my best friend was killed after getting attacked outside a bar. He only got involved to stop someone else getting robbed.

I got refused from College a few weeks ago. Which was a major blow.
The mother of my children is teaching them to call her new boyfriend "Daddy".
So I sit here now, just turned 27, still insanely miss "the One" who I had to let go nearly 9 months ago and I'm having a really hard time dealing with it all. I focus on the fact I get to see the kids for 2 nights every few weeks and they are literally what's keeping me going now.

Apologies for all that, just needed a rant.

Snowie · 18-09-2011 11:57am

im playing battle feild 2 with my friend....

im flying ahelicopter

i put on the air wolf tune

Larianne · 18-09-2011 12:12pm

Sonics2k, it is totally understandable to be feeing down with what has happened to you the past while. You've had a really rough ride. You are probably still grieving for your best friend and what happened with the mother of your children was a major blow to you. I'm no expert but you really need to speak to someone about how you are feeling. Could you contact 'the one' and see if there is any way to reconcile?

I do know what it is like to be turned down from college though. It really knocks your confidence. But there is always next year! If you PM me I will help you figure out what your options are. My little story - got turned down from every college I applied to (incl. UK unis) the first year I applied. Devastated. I researched what I could do to strengthen my application for the following year, I contacted the colleges - the head of department and asked where I went wrong. The following year I got offered my top 3 choices and I'm now about to head into 3rd year of a course I love.

I hope I haven't come across all preachy

but don't let these set backs hold you back.

Good form, bad form & everything in between?

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