Why not? Posted April 25, 2015 Report Share Posted April 25, 2015 I shave my head smooth once every 3-4 (usually 4) weeks. This keeps me within regs for the Army and saves me a couple hundred a year on haircuts. I shave it because it last longer than just buzzing and because I cannot reliably buzz my own head so that it looks presentable. 1 Long Term Goals: Spoiler 200# 245# Snatch 300# Clean and Jerk 380# 465# Back Squat 450# 500# Deadlift Planche Human Flag Front Lever 285# Log Clean and Press 1k Row under 3:20 Back Flip Bodyweight Turkish Get-up For physical training is of some value, but godliness has value for all things, holding promise for the present life and the life to come. 1 Timothy 4:8 Never compromise. Link to comment
Machete Posted April 26, 2015 Report Share Posted April 26, 2015 I shave my head smooth once every 3-4 (usually 4) weeks. This keeps me within regs for the Army and saves me a couple hundred a year on haircuts. I shave it because it last longer than just buzzing and because I cannot reliably buzz my own head so that it looks presentable. Saved me $1'200 in haircuts. 1 Valar Morghulis Halfling Monk, Chaotic Neutral Machete's Blog: Inside A Mad Mind Third World Warrior: The Eight-Year Training Log Link to comment
Sloth the Enduring Posted April 27, 2015 Report Share Posted April 27, 2015 I had to quit buzzing my own head, my wife said I looked like a mental patient. “We might as well start where we are, use what we have and do what we can." – Caitlin Rivers Sloth: The Man with the Hammer battle log Link to comment
Frost of the Gloaming Posted April 27, 2015 Report Share Posted April 27, 2015 Yea the reason why my wife didn't like my shaved head was because it reminded her of someone that we lost to cancer Between a rock and a hard place, use our finger nails to climb, it's all we know.......... Daily Mile Perfer et obdura: Dolor hic tibi proderit olim Link to comment
Frost of the Gloaming Posted May 11, 2015 Report Share Posted May 11, 2015 fuck it I'm going to be blunt; I lost my brother last week, it was a sudden thing that no one can explain. I've been trying to deal with it the best that I can but right now I just feel myself getting angry over peoples stupid petty bullshit Between a rock and a hard place, use our finger nails to climb, it's all we know.......... Daily Mile Perfer et obdura: Dolor hic tibi proderit olim Link to comment
insanity Posted May 11, 2015 Report Share Posted May 11, 2015 fuck it I'm going to be blunt; I lost my brother last week, it was a sudden thing that no one can explain. I've been trying to deal with it the best that I can but right now I just feel myself getting angry over peoples stupid petty bullshitSorry to hear that... I know the feeling all too well. I'm not sure how I can help, but if you need someone to talk to, feel free to message me. "Insanity - you make my world a better place man, you really do! That shit is awesome! :D" - Guzzi- My first challenge My battle Log: Insanity: Warrior Monk Honorary Ranger dubbed by DarK_RaideR, 1000 Pound club (875 of 1000) Link to comment
Phytomancer Posted May 11, 2015 Report Share Posted May 11, 2015 fuck it I'm going to be blunt; I lost my brother last week, it was a sudden thing that no one can explain. I've been trying to deal with it the best that I can but right now I just feel myself getting angry over peoples stupid petty bullshit*Hugs* I am sorry. I hope I can do something to make you feel better. Please message me as well if you need someone to talk to. Phytomancer and The Way of The South East Level: 8 STR 15 | DEX 6 | STA 9 | CON 9 | WIS 9 | CHA 7 Level 1: Evil Minion Training | Level 2: Spy of the Seven Kingdoms Level 3: Shrines of Viruna | Level 4: Impending Storm | Level 5: Respawns | Level 6: Green Villains Level7: Returns to Battle Spoiler Pushup: 11.2% 11.2% Green: 11.2% 11.2% Sweets: 11% 11% Link to comment
Suited hippy Posted May 11, 2015 Report Share Posted May 11, 2015 Sometimes we need to be angry to get us through things. And sometimes some people need to be petty to get over things. Sorry about your loss dude, rough stuff for sure when an unexpected death surrounds us. Currently lost in Fitness. Link to comment
Hit Posted May 12, 2015 Report Share Posted May 12, 2015 holy fuck, im so sorry frost i have no idea what you're going through, but its always okay to have feelings. if being angry helps, be angry. hugs! It's the moose on the inside that counts. Link to comment
Red1263 Posted May 12, 2015 Report Share Posted May 12, 2015 Find an outlet, something to vent to in order to process all of this, but please don't direct your anger and sadness inwards. Find someone, anyone to talk to, it'll make the grieving process a lot better, as someone who lost his father, I'm speaking from experience. You're not in this alone, my friend Level 25 Final Fantasy Rebel My Epic Quest | My Journey | Currently on the Trial of Orthos Str: 60 | Dex: 23 | Sta: 66 | Con: 28 | Wis: 55 | Cha: 14 Goals for 2021: Spoiler Build my brother a Destiny 2 Lamp Learn how to do a Handstand Play 1 song on the acoustic guitar Clean up the Christmas Decorations and finish setting up my apartment (hang things up, plus some other few things that need to be organized) Re-introduce Pull-ups into my routine Build a shelving unit next to my Desk "No matter what, if you can hold your head up high, you've done the right thing." "When you stand with your family, your family stands with you." "Write what needs to be written." Link to comment
Frost of the Gloaming Posted May 12, 2015 Report Share Posted May 12, 2015 Thank you all Yea I'm trying to direct that anger into working out, going to try and start a Thursday night track meet/speed work out night 1 Between a rock and a hard place, use our finger nails to climb, it's all we know.......... Daily Mile Perfer et obdura: Dolor hic tibi proderit olim Link to comment
erosan Posted May 15, 2015 Report Share Posted May 15, 2015 Stay safe, though. Working out angry can make you push yourself too hard. I'm sorry for your loss. "Unfocused" Wizard // Rationalist of the order of Bayes Lvl 5 Assassin. Lvl 33 Jack of all trades. 7 STR|6 DEX|7 STA|7 CON|16 WIS|8 CHA Current challenge Wizard in the making: ero san's continuing road of magic My drawings Sketchbook, Other afiliations The Loft Link to comment
Waldo Posted May 19, 2015 Report Share Posted May 19, 2015 So, a question for all the fathers out there. First time my wife was pregnant I was nervous as heck and freaked out about everything, and wasn't terribly in-tune with my body, I didn't really notice a whole lot. This time around (#2) is way different. Very little in the way of nerves, freaked out about very little, and I notice changes in myself quite easily. The thing that has really taken me aback.... "They" always say that pregnant women are beautiful. ...But when its your wife, I don't think that is the right word, because beautiful is a non-sexual word. Her being pregnant, that beautiful glow, is also the sexiest thing ever. Its weird because I don't find other pregnant women attractive, its more of a turn off (and was the first time around when nerves were through the roof). But this time, good lord she is almost unbearably hot, the more she shows the stronger it gets. I've never heard of this being a thing. It makes a lot of sense biologically to be hardwired like this (both an attraction to yours and repulsed by others), but I never could have imagined it being as powerful as it is. Am I just weird, or is this really a thing that I just haven't heard of before? currently cutting battle log challenges: 21,20, 19,18,17,16,15,14,13,12,11,10,9,8,7,6,5,4,3,2,1 don't panic! Link to comment
wildross Posted May 19, 2015 Report Share Posted May 19, 2015 Definitely a thing. In a real way, pregnancy is one of the most natural and 'pure' expressions of femininity in the sense that it is something only a female can do. Not surprising that it turns the mate on... Warriors don't count reps and sets. They count tons. My psychologist weighs 45 pounds, has an iron soul and sits on the end of a bar Tally Sheet for 2019 Encouragement for older members: Chronologically Blessed Group; Encouragement for newbie lifters: When we were weaker Link to comment
Why not? Posted May 19, 2015 Report Share Posted May 19, 2015 Yep, it's a thing. Long Term Goals: Spoiler 200# 245# Snatch 300# Clean and Jerk 380# 465# Back Squat 450# 500# Deadlift Planche Human Flag Front Lever 285# Log Clean and Press 1k Row under 3:20 Back Flip Bodyweight Turkish Get-up For physical training is of some value, but godliness has value for all things, holding promise for the present life and the life to come. 1 Timothy 4:8 Never compromise. Link to comment
insanity Posted May 19, 2015 Report Share Posted May 19, 2015 So, a question for all the fathers out there.First time my wife was pregnant I was nervous as heck and freaked out about everything, and wasn't terribly in-tune with my body, I didn't really notice a whole lot. This time around (#2) is way different. Very little in the way of nerves, freaked out about very little, and I notice changes in myself quite easily.The thing that has really taken me aback...."They" always say that pregnant women are beautiful. ...But when its your wife, I don't think that is the right word, because beautiful is a non-sexual word. Her being pregnant, that beautiful glow, is also the sexiest thing ever. Its weird because I don't find other pregnant women attractive, its more of a turn off (and was the first time around when nerves were through the roof). But this time, good lord she is almost unbearably hot, the more she shows the stronger it gets.I've never heard of this being a thing. It makes a lot of sense biologically to be hardwired like this (both an attraction to yours and repulsed by others), but I never could have imagined it being as powerful as it is.Am I just weird, or is this really a thing that I just haven't heard of before?Not a dad, but I've heard this quite often from many walks of life (Scientist to Marines). It would make sense biologically, since she's carrying your kid, that the attraction and/or protective instinct would kick into overdrive. At the same time, other pregnant women aren't carrying your kid, while also signifying there's no hope for you to have a kid with her, therefore no attraction. Smarter Every Day explored this a bit in a video of his on youtube. 1 "Insanity - you make my world a better place man, you really do! That shit is awesome! :D" - Guzzi- My first challenge My battle Log: Insanity: Warrior Monk Honorary Ranger dubbed by DarK_RaideR, 1000 Pound club (875 of 1000) Link to comment
Suited hippy Posted May 19, 2015 Report Share Posted May 19, 2015 Not a father either, but it does make biological sense to be wired to find them more attractive. Human babies are bloody useless compared to most other members of the animal kingdom. They need parents around to keep them alive until they fully develop. Finding the pregnant form more appealing keeps you around to deal/raise. On a personal level, I find the older I get, the more and more I find early stage pregnant women more sexually attractive. Currently lost in Fitness. Link to comment
erosan Posted May 19, 2015 Report Share Posted May 19, 2015 A dad, and yes… its a thing. I figure it might partially be due to them producing mindbogling quantities of every natural chemical known to man… also, a beautiful woman is beautiful pregnant. and a hot woman is hot pregnant too. no discussion there, as far as I'm concerned. "Unfocused" Wizard // Rationalist of the order of Bayes Lvl 5 Assassin. Lvl 33 Jack of all trades. 7 STR|6 DEX|7 STA|7 CON|16 WIS|8 CHA Current challenge Wizard in the making: ero san's continuing road of magic My drawings Sketchbook, Other afiliations The Loft Link to comment
BarefootDawsy Posted June 7, 2015 Report Share Posted June 7, 2015 OK, I've got a question for you guys. How many of you were bullied at school? I'd be interested to know how you handled it, and what you would tell your kids to do about it if they were bullied? BAREFOOT DAWSY Scout Commander (ret.) Link to comment
Mark D Posted June 7, 2015 Report Share Posted June 7, 2015 I was, especially when the weather got warm and I got a crew cut, one kid in particular would squeeze my head, etc. Until one day I got fed up, turned around, and punched him in the mouth. My fifth-grade teacher shook my hand and said "Good job". Of course that was in the mid 1970's, we did things differently back then. Today I'd have been suspended, sent for anger management, and told to consider how my haircut made the other kid feel and why he might have felt compelled to act as he did. Funny thing is he left me alone after that. 5 My character: https://www.nerdfitness.com/character/58572/ Current Challenge:http://rebellion.nerdfitness.com/index.php?/topic/83683-mark-d-walks-up-to-a-barbell/ Previous Challenges: 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Link to comment
Cat in the rack Posted June 7, 2015 Report Share Posted June 7, 2015 I can recall now three occasions where I was bullied at school.1) There was a teacher that didn't like me in primary school. And this wasn't the typical situation where there's an irritating child and the teacher stresses out because of it, this woman would do things intentionally to spite me. I remember one time she was handing out worksheets to everyone in the class, intentionally skipped me and then ignored me asking for the worksheet, then ten minutes later gave me detention for not doing the work. I don't believe I did anything to handle it seeing as I was like 9.2) There was a guy that was a dick in secondary school. One time after PE in the changing rooms he came up to me and started shoving me for no reason as far as I could tell. At first I ignored it, told him to stop, after he didn't stop I threw what I imagine were some pretty shit punches seeing as I was like 15 and not at all athletic, but it got the job done, didn't have any problems after that.3) I was around 16 and there was a schoolbus driver who really sucked at his job, kept getting complaints. One time he skipped my stop (I was the only one at that stop) so my dad decided to call up the bus company to angrily complain, I'd say he made way too big a deal out of it. I don't know if he left his full name or the exact stop location or what, but after that the bus driver took every chance to treat me like shit. For example, everyone bought weekly tickets which they'd show when they got on the bus, he'd stop me and nobody else and demand to see the receipt for the ticket; he'd purposely not stop at the stop I wanted to get off and go to the next one to make me walk further, and he tried on several occasions to ban me from the bus for little to no reason (ie, for standing rather than sitting, for walking upstairs while the bus was moving, for littering when I hadn't). He got fired after a few weeks, so no big issue.As for what I'd tell a kid to do about it? I'd say it depends on the situation. A lot of people like to think there's some solution, that there's an 'if you get bullied you should do this' that will work 100% of the time, but it differs. If the bully's an authority, then the parents should be the ones to handle it, if the bully's a kid, some kids are insecure, some kids are show-offs, some kids are just violent assholes, it just depends. Follow me on snapchat or instagram @ catintherackSquat: 115kgBench: 77.5kgDeadlift: 130kgTotal: 322.5kgWeight: 68kg Link to comment
Endor Posted June 7, 2015 Report Share Posted June 7, 2015 I didn't really get bullied, I always felt sorry for the kids that did. The ones that took the bait and reacted verbally but not physically were generally the ones that got bullied long term. These days I would immediately involve the school and if possible talk to the other kids parents, they might not know the kid is doing it. Might be time for karate lessons! Endor, LVL 45 Half-Elf Ranger PR and Motivation Log | Current Battle Log Feb-March 2022 Challenge Link to comment
CyningaDena Posted June 7, 2015 Report Share Posted June 7, 2015 I grew up gay in rural Montana, and was bullied pretty from j-high through graduation. My parents were all about the "meet cruelty with kindness" approach -- bullies are insecure, the bigger man walks away, violence solves nothing, etc. And even though I'm this close to being a pacifist today, I still think that was a crap response to bullying and wish I would've punched someone in the face instead. After years of doing nothing, I started to believe that I deserved it, and I finished high school feeling like I was trash.Maybe people get more traction and intervention with school administration these days, with all the "Bully-Free Zone" campaigns, although I don't see how such a thing would stop kids of that age from being a bunch of baboons in ugly haircuts establishing a pecking order. They're a pack of primates creating a social heirarchy, and in that context, violence absolutely accomplishes something. I plan on teaching my kids to dish out bloody noses to bullies, and then high-fiving them all the way through suspension. It is never acceptable for someone to treat you like trash; you push back with words and, when that doesn't work, with fists. Wood Elf Ranger LEVEL 1, It don't mean a thing if I don't hear that ding: My Epic Quest Link to comment
matty_mcfly Posted June 7, 2015 Report Share Posted June 7, 2015 I'd have to agree with @Mark_D. We teach our 2.5 year old to say "please stop. I don't like that." If it doesn't stop he has the right to make it stop on his own. The punch in the face thing is always good advice with a bully "I can. I will. I must." 3rd Challenge - The One Where I Pretend To Be a Strongman; Spoiler 2nd Challenge - The One Where I Pretend To Be a Triathlete; 1st Challenge - The One Where I Move North of Vag; My Daily Battle Log Link to comment
insanity Posted June 7, 2015 Report Share Posted June 7, 2015 I was more the "self-isolationist" when it came to my response. My parents were of the don't fight mentality so I just basically stopped interacting with people. It didn't help that I was a military brat and seemed to always be in a new school. I was in 6 schools over my school "career" In high school I spent my lunches sitting in a corner on the ground away from everyone. Wasn't fun, but the bullying was kept to a minimum. Now that I've grown up, I'm of the "bullies listen to force" mentality. Nothing like a punch in the face to get your message across. 1 "Insanity - you make my world a better place man, you really do! That shit is awesome! :D" - Guzzi- My first challenge My battle Log: Insanity: Warrior Monk Honorary Ranger dubbed by DarK_RaideR, 1000 Pound club (875 of 1000) Link to comment
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