"The true horror of existence is not the fear of death, but the fear of life. It is the fear of waking up each day to face the same struggles, the same disappointments, the same pain. It is the fear that nothing will ever change, that you are trapped in a cycle of suffering that you cannot escape. And in that fear, there is a desperation, a longing for something, anything, to break the monotony, to bring meaning to the endless repetition of days."
— Albert Camus, The Fall
Allan Walsh
"3quilibrium"
ood morning folks. I had a power cut in the early hours of the morning whilst playing Avatar. I had to wait for it to come back on and then reset all of the clocks, but I still haven't tried Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora for fear of my saves being corrupted. I guess I should do that now...
Good Morning Allan
Power cuts are annoying, don't you have a UPS unit to prevent such corruption issues?
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My dad called me when he woke up. He said they think they found where the issue was and he has a stent on either side of his groin. He's still terrible at telling me exactly what it is they found (he has always been like Peter Pan; just roaming the planet, working to earn his crust when he visits places) but, he sounded good, so I'm relieved.
I was the first person he called by the sound of it.
He also said he'll be in the hospital (he has his own room) for about 5 days whilst they keep an eye on what… See More
they did and is wearing a catheter since he can't leave the bed due to being wired up to lots of stuff. All this and he moaned that the TV doesn't work (more likely he can't understand how to use it)!
Anyway, I feel relieved, and it was great to hear his voice. It was not a good day for me when I kept thinking about him.
That's so special he called you first! I'm betting he was happy to hear your voice! great to hear some relief for you finally!
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My dad is getting an operation today for an expanding artery. It's over something else and quite dangerous. I thought I'd be okay, but every time I slow down at work I get upset.
I can’t imagine what you’re feeling right now, and I know it’s gotta be a lot with your dad going through that operation. The danger, the uncertainty... it’s hard to process and even harder to not let it consume you. The work distractions are a way to keep your mind busy, but the moments when it hits are tough.
It’s okay to not be okay. Whatever you’re going through, don’t let yourself stay alone in it. I’m here if you need to talk, vent, or even just zone out for a while.
Take the time to feel it,… See More
but don’t lose sight of who’s got your back through all of this. If you want to push work aside, do it. Things will still be there, but sometimes, you’ve got to give yourself that space.
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We're for you sending positive thoughts and prayers! He wont ask you to stay strong but he'll need you! You're one of the best folks I've met through GTribe so I know you will for him. We got your back if need us!
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I have no fear of death, as that will happen.
But rather what gets me there.
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