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ZeBug
Rational
| Joined: March 31, 2017 | Active Kith: HonHon |
| Birthday: May 28 | Kith Alliances: 1 |
| I am: a swarm of bees | Forum Posts: 97 |
| Call me: Bug | Website: N/A |
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04/27
Friends?
I'm just wondering, do any of you have the same...issue, i guess, as me? All my life I just can't seem to make friends. It's not something I have really craved, but I have made an effort since high school and yet I don't think I have ever had a friend. Thing is, I have made a lot of behavioral modifications in order to be 'friendly,' but I just can't seem to get pass "well liked." I show enthusiasm for others interests, make sure to use body language as an adjunct to communication, ask about any major life events, generally show a positive disposition, ect. I'm just not sure how to get pass this point. I have never met someones' family, been over to other peoples houses <5 times in total, only once dated....heck, I almost have never "gone as a group" with others. 3 times in the last 2 years, and twice was because everyone from my society was invited. And I don't even remember anyone from college. I suppose Im just getting a bit melancholic. I have spent the last 2 years of medical school with the same 150 people, and so many on FB are lamenting the separation as we move to hospitals, yet I don't think I really got to know anyone.... That, and I almost failed my interpersonal skills this patient encounter. Apparently i'm even worse at this "socialization" than I thought. :[ It's not a big hole in my life, but making connections with others are important and I have seen the ramifications of my deficit. They help you when situations are bad, open opportunities with others in life and career, and support you as you do the same for them. Everyone else I know has emphasized how much their friends and study groups got them through the hell of school and i'm just here like :/ Don't get me wrong, i like people emotionally too. People are interesting, and socializing gives a certain energy to the day, a life that we as humans need. Its such the stereotype, but I am becoming a doctor to help people. Each other is all we have, so improving the lives of others is something that brings me joy and purpose that hedonistic pursuits just don't. well, i suppose this just became me babbling on. but, i certainly cannot be alone in my scenario. i kind of need to be friendly in life, but i am not sure what else to do. :I
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04/27
Re: Book records
I personally use Calibri on my PC to document my books. Its for ebooks, but I just make .txt files of any physical book I have and then add it to the library. (if you put "Book - Author," it automatically puts the both the title and the author into the database, and then you can add whatever tags u want. U can also download metadata for the book online which is awesome: it will then automatically generate tags and covers and such to really catalog the book. Its not originally built for physical books, but its great if you want to have access to both ebook and hardcopy in one spot like i do and transfer info from computers a lot. its also great if you have lots of books since the tagging system is very throughough (I have >1000 if you include eBooks, >500 if just physical books) Tags like "borrowed by friend" "top" "physical book" and such :) I also add my eComic books to it. It really is very flexible but it does take time. not a scan and go thing
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04/27
Re: Recommendation for funny books
I second terry Pratchett! The humor is there, but its a dry humor that complements the interesting plots so hopefully fits the bill Gosh, I was all gungho when i read the title, but im starting to realize a lot of the comedy I like is black comedy....either that or kindle Unlimited that certainly does not have audiobook A Lee Martinz also does a good amount of satirical humor. Mostly stand alone fantasy stuff. The Martian is very funny, and also a realistic science fiction. If you have seen the movie, you know what you are in for.
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04/27
Re: Do you buy physical books or ...
I like to buy physical books. Mass market paperback browsing at the bookstore is A+ experience. .....Then I 'acquire' the ebook ;>__> Its just really nice to be able to have my virtual library so that I can revisit, organize, and search for my books. Especially now that I am moving so much for work. I generally buy a book at the store, read it, then when I visit family I drop it off. i have been directly buying more ebooks lately. instant book in your phone is nice, and its sooooo convenient. its upsetting that these books you buy are DRM locked tho. >:( Looking at you Kindle!!!! i want to read from multiple devices anywhere, so the DRM lock is very annoying.
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