"CB" (jrcb)
03/01/2018 at 09:44 • Filed to: None
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Talked about the news with my buddy this morning, and he said “so, is there anything positive going on in the world?” Not according to the news, at least, but I think it’s important to try to keep positive when the world seems like it’s actively falling apart. So yeah, I’ve got a new job coming up soon, which is swell. What positive things are going on for everyone else?
E90M3
> CB
03/01/2018 at 09:50 |
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Quit my job and am moving to a place near friends and good driving roads.
Wheelerguy
> CB
03/01/2018 at 09:52 |
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Oh me I’m just here for the racing, which is always good. And the eSports, which are actually enjoyable, and I don’t play much besides some fighting games.
That said I do see certain rises in power, and how they’re going about with getting it. Russia and China are undeniably moving in, and towing lots of shit with them. They influence a whole bunch of countries, like right here in the Philippines, and plant the wrong kinds of ideas. Add to that fanatical support and isolationist-nationlist-populist sentiments and it’s easy to see how things can be glib.
TheRealBicycleBuck
> CB
03/01/2018 at 09:55 |
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I am happy that I have a job, even though I’ve been traveling for over a month and will be for the fore seeable future. The best part is that we are helping the greater Houston area recover from Harvey. That’s positive, right?
Quadradeuce
> CB
03/01/2018 at 09:56 |
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Watch this whole video if you need a pickmeup. We are literally living in an era of peace. Pax Humana, if you will. And most of the people who experienced the last true era of war (WW2) are dying, so we have lost some perspective.
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CB
> TheRealBicycleBuck
03/01/2018 at 09:57 |
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Sounds pretty positive to me!
BvdV - The Dutch Engineer
> CB
03/01/2018 at 09:57 |
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I just finished a research proposal for my MSc thesis. Hopefully it gets accepted (very high probability as I first discussed the project with my supervisor, before writing the research proposal), which means I start on the final stretch (still 6 months) of my MSc degree tomorrow.
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CB
> Quadradeuce
03/01/2018 at 09:57 |
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I’ll check it out once I get back from the gym.
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CB
> BvdV - The Dutch Engineer
03/01/2018 at 09:58 |
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Awesome!
Alfalfa
> CB
03/01/2018 at 09:59 |
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My engine is coming tomorrow. Also as of last night we finally have dressers at my house...
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Quadradeuce
> CB
03/01/2018 at 10:00 |
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The part on WW2 hits hard. We can’t even fathom how many people died in such a short amount of time. And how few have died since in comparison.
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CB
> Alfalfa
03/01/2018 at 10:00 |
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Dressers and engines are good!
Milky
> CB
03/01/2018 at 10:00 |
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This is getting a bit old but I like to share this when someone thinks the world is a dumpster fire.
Party-vi
> CB
03/01/2018 at 10:01 |
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I get paid tomorrow. w00t.
punkgoose17
> CB
03/01/2018 at 10:05 |
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Good things happening:
A new Suzuki Jimny is coming.
Some civilians have been able to get out of the besieged area of Eastern Ghouta in Syria.
Logansteno: Bought a VW?
> CB
03/01/2018 at 10:11 |
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I have less than 10 days left of my college career. I also have a car I truly enjoy driving for the first time since the M3.
crowmolly
> CB
03/01/2018 at 10:13 |
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Been grinding one of my lifts for a while and work travel has shitcanned progress for maybe 2 years. Finally getting ready to hit a PR next week and I can’t wait.
Oh, and check this out as a pick-me-up. I posted it on the FP; don’t click to watch it on Youtube as the captions kind of ruin it.
davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com
> CB
03/01/2018 at 10:37 |
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Congrats on the new gig. Honestly, I feel like I’m probably the most fortunate guy I know. It’s not like I didn’t go through some tough times or didn’t work hard to get where I’m at, but I’ve got A LOT to be thankful for.
https://oppositelock.kinja.com/rejoice-with-me-oppo-1797127342
OpposResidentLexusGuy - USE20, XF20, XU30 and Press Cars
> CB
03/01/2018 at 10:38 |
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Wife and I watched the news for about 20 minutes (because) we were waiting for the Olympics to start and looked at each other and went “This is why we don’t watch the news”.
I’d rather just get my information online.
CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever
> CB
03/01/2018 at 10:40 |
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Should be learning what my bonus from 2017 is in the next few days. Summer car parts heavily dependent on $$$ amount.
Highlander-Datsuns are Forever
> CB
03/01/2018 at 10:42 |
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My car runs good, my house is warm, I have food on the table and steady work for as long out as I can see.
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CB
> davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com
03/01/2018 at 10:49 |
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Thanks! And it boils down to perspective a lot of days. Just nice to step back every once and a while and go “I’ve got it pretty good”.
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TheRealBicycleBuck
> Quadradeuce
03/01/2018 at 10:51 |
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This was the video I used to enlighten my kids about the great wars. I shared it with my boss, a retired Army General who served in Iraq , and he was stunned.
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CB
> OpposResidentLexusGuy - USE20, XF20, XU30 and Press Cars
03/01/2018 at 10:52 |
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I like keeping informed, it’s just that everything reported is a new crisis or the end of the world. Surely not everything is that bad, right?
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CB
> CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever
03/01/2018 at 10:53 |
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Nice! And here’s hoping your taxes are also agreeable.
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CB
> Highlander-Datsuns are Forever
03/01/2018 at 10:54 |
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That’s about as good as it gets!
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CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever
> CB
03/01/2018 at 10:55 |
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I suspect I’ll be paying a large amount of my bonus to Justin Trudeau’s costume fund... :(
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CB
> CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever
03/01/2018 at 10:58 |
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Bummer. I got taxed to hell and back while working this year, so I’m getting a good amount back (at least, for now, as I’m still waiting on one form).
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OpposResidentLexusGuy - USE20, XF20, XU30 and Press Cars
> CB
03/01/2018 at 11:17 |
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That is exactly my problem. I would rather look at the titles of articles, get what info I do need, and move on. The world is not that bad. There is no way.
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Quadradeuce
> Milky
03/01/2018 at 12:12 |
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Yeah, more of this in our lives. Life is pretty great compared to the stories my parents and grandparents told me.
RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars
> CB
03/01/2018 at 15:51 |
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The saving for my 126 continues, the job prospects continue to suck, and now may suck more thanks to provincial government incompetence. That being said, I may have a prospect for a summer job, at least, and my Accent is running fine, so things are ok. :)
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CB
> RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars
03/01/2018 at 15:55 |
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Good to hear!
As an aside, have you ever thought about moving provinces? I read an article from the Globe and Mail yesterday discussing how internal migration in Canada has dropped drastically as people prefer to stay close to family and friends rather than going where work is. It’s a pretty interesting read.
(But I totally get why you wouldn’t want to leave, because everyone I’ve ever talked to who has been to Nova Scotia says that it’s amazing there)
gmporschenut also a fan of hondas
> Quadradeuce
03/01/2018 at 21:05 |
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I agree with your statement that overall this is the safest time to be alive, but I take a different outlook when I hear people say something along he lines of “whats the worst that could happen?” in regards to action in syria, ukraine or NK.
