{Perpetual thread} Today, I learned ...

tollbaby · Post by **tollbaby** » Sun Jun 15, 2008 11:30 pm

Yick. Twice now, I've ended up with a huge spider crawling across my windshield after leaving my parents house. The first time, the damn thing actually dropped onto my hand and I had an accident. The second time, I saw it before it saw me, pulled over to the rightmost lane, and smooshed it.

Today I learned that it doesn't matter what my parents cook, it doesn't even matter if I help make it, I *will* get killer heartburn every single time I eat at my parents' house.

Post by **laurie** » Sun Jun 15, 2008 11:57 pm

tollbaby wrote:Today I learned that it doesn't matter what my parents cook, it doesn't even matter if I help make it, I *will* get killer heartburn every single time I eat at my parents' house.

Just a guess, but your heartburn may be the result of the speed at which you eat when at your parents', not the food. Next time try consciously slowing your pace and see what happens. You may get teased for being a slowpoke, but if you feel better, it'll be worth it.

the grim squeaker · Post by **the grim squeaker** » Mon Jun 16, 2008 9:12 am

Today I learned how to play poker, and rinsed all my mates of their chips.

Kahrey · Post by **Kahrey** » Mon Jun 16, 2008 10:36 am

Today I learned what a relief it is to drop calculus and how saddening it is to know the hundreds of dollars you had to spend on the class are not going to return...

tollbaby · Post by **tollbaby** » Mon Jun 16, 2008 3:00 pm

laurie wrote:
tollbaby wrote:Today I learned that it doesn't matter what my parents cook, it doesn't even matter if I help make it, I *will* get killer heartburn every single time I eat at my parents' house.
Just a guess, but your heartburn may be the result of the speed at which you eat when at your parents', not the food. Next time try consciously slowing your pace and see what happens. You may get teased for being a slowpoke, but if you feel better, it'll be worth it.

Actually, I'm already teased for being the slowpoke LOL I think part of the problem is the quantity (my mother puts about 2x as much food on a plate as I normally do at home, and she gets upset if you don't eat it all LOL) and possibly also the stress factor. While I'm getting along better with my parents now, I have NO happy memories of meals at my parents house when I was growing up.

the grim squeaker · Post by **the grim squeaker** » Tue Jun 17, 2008 6:18 am

Today I learned that it isnt a good idea to show a three year old how toast is made. (I woke up this morning to a burning smell - she'd stuck like 5 pieces of bread in)

Echus Cthulhu Mythos · Thu Jun 26, 2008 11:09 pm

Today I learned that E-Books are a sweet way to look like you're doing work at work, when in reality you are reading.

My mate sent me a bunch of David Gemmell books via email yesterday as we were both bored and he was reading one. I recieved them at 11am and finished them at 1pm today read all during work hours and I went home early yesterday too. I absolutely smashed through the book! Hah.

Kahrey · Post by **Kahrey** » Fri Jun 27, 2008 1:14 am

I wish I could do that! We have so many idiots making errors right now that we can't even talk to one another, much less read the news or reference (the only things we're allowed anyways - because of idiots taking advantage of it, btw).

I need to shut up. I'm still irritated about last Friday. I don't even want to go to work tomorrow. I may end up walking out.

the grim squeaker · Post by **the grim squeaker** » Fri Jun 27, 2008 6:06 am

Yesterday I learned nothing

. That really bugs me...

tollbaby · Post by **tollbaby** » Fri Jun 27, 2008 8:47 am

This week I learned to drive a pickup truck and..... I learned that I really don't like it. While my AVEO (a very small car) is being repaired, I was originally rented a Suzuki Swift (identical to my car)... but it was reserved out to someone else on Wednesday (when my car was meant to be ready but wasn't) so they traded me up to.... a Dodge Dakota 4x4. WTF?!? How is that in any way comparable to what I had?????

I hate this hulking behemoth, and I want my nice little car back! My legs aren't even really long enough to reach the pedals - Dakotas are odd in that the driver's seat almost has you sitting on the floor with the pedals really far ahead, so you're almost lying down, a very uncomfortable position in which to drive. Most pickups and SUVs I've seen are regular "sit up" type seats with the pedals about where your feet would be if you were sitting in a chair.

and oh god... it's a v8

ravenwing989 · Post by **ravenwing989** » Fri Jun 27, 2008 10:08 am

Today I learned that I owe $13.25 to the library in overdue fines!!! oops

the grim squeaker · Post by **the grim squeaker** » Fri Jun 27, 2008 10:15 am

Toady I learned that its high time I cleaned out my work room, its like a game of spot the carpet in here!

voralfred · Post by **voralfred** » Fri Jun 27, 2008 5:07 pm

Today I learned two things: that 'panais' tastes really good, or at least that I really like it. I never had it before, had no idea what it was and though I vaguely heard the name once or twice, I did not know what kind of stuff it was (i.e. a kind of "vertical root" like turnip, or of "horizontal one" like "salsifis" - the way it was cooked I could tell it had to be some kind of root, but not what kind)
I also learned for googling it that 'panais' is parsnip, and thus a vertical root. (the person who told me the name was french canadian, hence "panais" instead of parsnip)

Edit: learned a third thing: "salsifis" are salsify

the grim squeaker · Post by **the grim squeaker** » Sat Jun 28, 2008 5:58 am

Today I learned that my birthday is Ozzy Osbourne day in america.
Sweet.

gpackin · Post by **gpackin** » Wed Jul 16, 2008 2:23 pm

Today I learned that I had to cancel my trip to South Africa next month. However, I'm going to Cambodia instead.

moonwolf021 · Post by **moonwolf021** » Wed Jul 16, 2008 4:36 pm

Today I learned that I haven't been on IBDOF for a while and that for some reason I cannot register the word 'Humongous' when it is typed or written out even though I know what it is when spoken.

umsolopagas · Post by **umsolopagas** » Fri Jul 18, 2008 1:55 pm

Five days ago I learned that I will lose a staring match with a lion unless it is behind some protective barrier; I won that round.

moonwolf021 · Post by **moonwolf021** » Sat Jul 19, 2008 2:39 am

Today I learned that the Dark Knight was the most AMAZING movie of the summer!

the grim squeaker · Post by **the grim squeaker** » Sat Jul 19, 2008 10:13 am

Today I learned my local cinema is closing down, so thatll be a good film to end on.

Heath Ledger is going to be remembered for that single role, in my opinion.

mccormack44 · Post by **mccormack44** » Mon Jul 21, 2008 10:53 pm

â€¦ my great grandfather's grandfather's first name (and added 15 names to our genealogy file)!

At my request, my sister found a letter our great uncle sent her in 1943 which contains family stories from the 1850s and sixties. It is a very fascinating letter, with lots of views of the daily life (and also the pioneering life) of those times. And it mentions names and relationships in that part of the family that I haven't been able to untangle before this.

I'm s-o-o-o excited!

Sue

Post by **gollum** » Tue Jul 22, 2008 12:59 am

Today I learned that my stolen electrical items have been recovered.

*Huge sigh of relief*

Was not looking forward to attempting to reconstruct my accumulated work (and music collection) on a new computer.

the grim squeaker · Post by **the grim squeaker** » Tue Jul 22, 2008 7:06 am

Glad to hear it.

Burglary?

Kahrey · Post by **Kahrey** » Fri Jul 25, 2008 10:27 pm

Today I learned how to break into myspace on our locked computers at work......I didnt do it (especially not signed in!) but me and some other guy signed in to his, hehe.

moonwolf021 · Post by **moonwolf021** » Tue Jul 29, 2008 12:07 pm

today I began to learn how to use solely my left hand/arm for everything. I also learned that being attacked by a dog for the 2nd time sucks. I learned that hospitals take just about 3 hours to do anything. And that after 6 hours there and looking gross from everything, that life decides to have more fun with you and force you to have to use the cash register line that that ... highly attractive guy that happens to be your age is working on. and the day just keeps getting better

life is stupid for me at the moment

gpackin · Post by **gpackin** » Tue Jul 29, 2008 6:33 pm

Today I learned that I'm getting a cash award at work today. Hurray!!!