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March 9, 2009

Open Thread: Things that suck

I woke up in a great mood this morning. The sun was shining, so I opened all the blinds to let the light in as I enjoyed a cup of coffee, some fruit and some oatmeal, and caught up on my favorite blogs. As I usually do after breakfast, I got ready to go for a swim in my apartment complex’s heated, indoor pool. This is when things fell apart.

The pool is no longer heated. According to the office manager, the heat is turned off in March, and the patio furniture is dragged to the outdoor, unheated pool for those who enjoy swimming in what looks like tree blossom gazpacho. Have you been outside today, friends? It’s sunny, yes. But it’s also windy and still winter. Swimming weather? Not even close, and, for someone like me who is always freezing cold, it won’t be for a few more months.

So, in one fell swoop, there went all my plans to get in shape prior to summer. Unfortunately, I have bad knees (thank you, high school colorguard), so swimming is where exercise begins and ends for me. Is this the worst thing in the world? No. But it’s pretty damn irritating.

Before I go vandalize the signs advertising the heated, indoor pool that the apartment manager stills sees fit to display, I want to hear your stories of suck. Why focus on the positive when you can commiserate with those who have it even worse, right? Rant away …

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Mike Oz says:

March 9, 2009 at 2:57 pm

Things that suck:

- Spending an hour and a half to clean your floors hardcore only to have a prancin’ puppy leave his prints all over them again the next day.

- Bow Wow’s new song “You Can Get It,” which jacks TLC’s “Baby, Baby, Baby” — my favorite songs of theirs.

- Heather says:

March 9, 2009 at 3:00 pm

Did he leave paw prints? Or pee prints?

You know what else sucks? That someone thinks Ashlee Simpson is an actress. Now she’ll never go away.

Chris says:

March 9, 2009 at 3:07 pm

Things that suck:

-My family telling me yesterday that they wouldn’t attend my wedding.

-My dad calling me from Oklahoma yesterday to tell me that my first pet, that we’ve had since I was in third grade, died on Monday.

Chad says:

March 9, 2009 at 3:23 pm

That Fresno County voted to eliminate same sex marriage rights in 2008, by greater than a 2:1 margin.

Bethany Clough says:

March 9, 2009 at 3:33 pm

The husband telling me at 10:30 p.m. as we crawl into bed last night that the in-laws are not coming into town Tuesday for dinner as originally planned, but tonight. And the living room is a mess.

clmarie says:

March 9, 2009 at 3:48 pm

Being put on the CSUF Senior listserv. Just because i changed my major twice and have completed more than 90 units doesn’t mean i’m any closer to graduating than i was when i first started.

Please, send me another and make me feel like a failure once more. Please.

- c/o 2080

D says:

March 9, 2009 at 4:09 pm

Ahhhhh…you all need to visit http://www.fmylife.com and cheer up! You’re welcome.

Donald Munro says:

March 9, 2009 at 4:12 pm

The so-called “mild” salsa at Chipotle. The last two chicken burritos I’ve eaten from there have been doused with an inflamed pico de gallo that scorched my tongue. I’m sort of a wimp when it comes to hot stuff, but I can tolerate some fire — and, believe me, this salsa was far beyond the realm of “mild.” I’m imagining some devious, grinning employee in the back going way too heavy on the jalapenos.

Steve says:

March 9, 2009 at 4:19 pm

Seems apartment managers in Fresno don’t exactly care about their ‘communities.’ I live in the Woodlands and while the ‘people’ are OK, the management isn’t the greatest. I think the on-site managers try to be cool but it’s clear that the people above them are all business and anything that might seem ‘customer service’ oriented or friendly (things that might deviate $$ from the bottom line..) are really frowned upon. It’s amazing to me. I can think of plenty of ways to invigorate this community and make it thrive.. you have to SPEND money to MAKE money too. They don’t want to spend a dime it seems. They’ll give you a 3 day notice if you fart wrong. I’m not kidding. If they gave me 3-6 months, maybe even a year (reputation here sucks that bad I think..) I could turn this place into a community people could only imagine living in…

the rare wet towel entry says:

March 9, 2009 at 4:29 pm

Heather:

I agree swimming is the best thing for someone with bad knees
(do not do ‘whip kick’ strokes, (where you flail your lower legs out for propulsion.)
(there’s only a few strokes that use it anyway, and you really don’t need them for a solid multi-muscle group work out.)

stay with scissor or go with porpoise leg motions,
‘whip’ tears up swimmers knees worse than colorguard,
I can assure you.)

This is actually lifeguard training weather back east, so I actually love these temps…
but I don’t get cold easily.

Use the sun to your advantage:
–by later on in the day?,
the solar caught in the water (actually enhanced by the schmutz on the surface,)
will have warmed the pool quite a bit.
-Swim basically as the sun is beginning to diminish.

A good trick would be to see if your management would invest in a ‘plastic’ (bubble-wrap type) blanket/layer that floats on the surface –those things keep the heat GREAT.

(also:) stretch well while warm (after a hot shower or soak,)(before you’re in the pool)
and totally hot soak/shower afterwards.
—with your muscles all warmed up and ready to roll (they generate a huge amount of heat anyway)
-you’ll maintain good body temp to pull your laps, take care of business,
–hot shower up once your back out,

and you’ll be more toned, more alert, and fiercer than ever…

-best wishes from a former lifeguard-

-E

two wet towels for one (we're having a special) says:

March 9, 2009 at 4:50 pm

…oh yeah, I forgot t add this, but it’s important:

–once you’re all warmed up?
(you know, loosened, stretched out and ready to swim?)
–It’s important to dip your feet, or splash yourself just a bit along your trunk (core) before going in.
(it preps your body, lets it know that there’s about to be an environmental change, and greatly reduces any chance of of shock.)

Granted, ‘shock’ may sound a bit severe, but it’s basic proceedure regardless of the weather.
(and besides: your a toughie

happy water trails

-E

Diablo says:

March 9, 2009 at 4:53 pm

I was trying to think of something that sucked, but nothing.

Everything is awesome, you are alone in your pool of suckdom.

Wait wait, I’m not a millionaire, that sucks… Oh and I just spent grips of money to fix both vehicles and I think some bills might have to get lost in the mail. Ok, I have a pool of suckdom now, move it along people, nothing to see here…

Diablo

Heather says:

March 9, 2009 at 4:59 pm

You know what else sucks? I eat when I’m mad/disappointed. Now, with the no-swimming-thing, the House of Kabob lunch I just inhaled is going to set up permanent residence in my thighs.

Same with the beer I’m about to drink (I like to drink alcohol when I’m irritated, as well).

Mike V says:

March 9, 2009 at 6:32 pm

What sucks?
Having my wife call me to tell me that after working for 12 hours her car was broken into through the window. The stereo RIPPED out, when all they had to do was slide it out. AND it was like a 10 year old POS stereo thats worth MAYBE 15 bucks, the radio doesnt even work, just the cd player. So over 500 bucks in damage for a cheap ass stereo.

Chris says:

March 9, 2009 at 7:10 pm

Hash Browns that are still cold in the middle, and eggs not cooked right a la Irene’s.

Not being from here, and having no idea where Al’s is. (for good bfast I’m told)

Not being able to pee my pants as I held it while watching the Watchmen. I didn’t want to move.

All these things sucked.

Claire says:

March 9, 2009 at 7:11 pm

I think what sucks is someone who looks like Heather complaining a about needing to get into shape. ;~)

Heather, I have bad knees too. I use the Move Free supplements and yoga… I can actually do modified squats when exercising with my school kids. Took me a year and a half to get here… but whatever works!

Kevin B says:

March 9, 2009 at 7:35 pm

I’m out of scotch.

Heather says:

March 9, 2009 at 7:41 pm

@Claire: Ha. You know how I stay kinda thin? SWIMMING. Which I can’t do anymore! I can’t do squats, either. I tried to have a friend help me once because I was sure I was doing them wrong, and she told me I should just give up. I didn’t ask for a second opinion.

@Kevin B: That totally sucks. I have that complaint all the time, too. The worst part is, I can’t even get mad at the person who drinks up all my booze.

Because it’s me.

C-Boy 1 says:

March 9, 2009 at 8:19 pm

Not being able to cheer up a friend because they won’t allow me too.

SamEyeAm says:

March 10, 2009 at 5:32 am

When she says no! >:(

booey says:

March 10, 2009 at 5:34 am

Brr lousy smarch weather!

Matt says:

March 10, 2009 at 6:27 am

Really thought for a second that “colorguard” jump was going to be a picture of you in one of those beautiful colorguard uniforms. I’m sure I can find one if you want to share with the internets.

Jeffresno says:

March 10, 2009 at 7:39 am

“Have you been outside today, friends? It’s sunny, yes. But it’s also windy and still winter.”

I love that Heather often vocalizes things that I’m totally thinking but do not think to say.

Renee N says:

March 10, 2009 at 8:11 am

being told of the little things you weren’t able to get to because you were so busy with the rest of the event… that sucks.

Heather says:

March 10, 2009 at 11:34 am

@Matt: Oh, you wouldn’t dare. Then I’d have to find a picture of you in your band uniform, and things would simply escalate from there…

@Jeffresno: Thanks, friend. It was fun seeing you as foot traffic outside of Irene’s the other day. I had just finished lamenting to Missy T that, since we spend so much time in the Tower District, we should know some of the people who walk by. And lo and behold: Jeffresno!

Devin says:

March 10, 2009 at 11:39 am

@clmarie
i so know how you feel!! i just got that e-mail too. everyone else was all happy i have senior status, but noo. not when you will be one for a few years! ugh.

Sasha, the Siberian Husky says:

March 10, 2009 at 12:34 pm

I wonder why CSUFresno would send out such letters….they’re making it even more difficult to stay in college…..forever! My human actually graduated and even took several classes after without paying the “fee” required…what’s the deal with making grads pay more?! Anyway, he says if he had to do it all over again he might have graduated eight years earlier…..but then he’d miss out on all the fun he had and wouldn’t be the caring teacher he was, before he was “burned out”…….I’ve not smelled any smoke though

MsJoey says:

March 10, 2009 at 1:43 pm

Things that suck?
Driving.
Traffic.
Gas prices.
Driving.
Living too far from school/work/kids school.
Driving.
Traffic.

Lindsey says:

March 10, 2009 at 2:41 pm

Things that suck:

- Our annoying neighbors still aren’t moved out yet and we can’t stand them.

- That on Sunday I had to listen to my fiancees (@Chris…read his post a few comments above this one)family tell him that they aren’t coming to our wedding due to us not doing a ceremony of their religion. Total b.s. and as much as I wanted to punch one of his Uncles in the face, I refrained.

- That we have to completely change our wedding plans around and have to start all over again.

- Whenever I am on the couch, our dog has to be right up on me the entire time. I wouldn’t mind it as much except that he farts like crazy and it smells like something crawled up inside of him and died.

What doesn’t suck is that he did it today right in front of my face but I’m congested so I barely smelled a thing

John says:

March 10, 2009 at 2:49 pm

Things that suck? Working graveyards…in Oakland. The wind…because it takes your pristine and sparkling pool/spa and turns it into the Okechobee swamp. My neighbors cats who think of my yard as their personal toilet. Overly chatty individuals who tie up the cashier at Starbucks when you’re in a hurry. FM radio. AM radio. Being pale and sunburning easily. Most people…um, wait, this was meant to be brief, right?

Stephen says:

March 10, 2009 at 4:50 pm

@HMac: Premier Pilates – Jen at 355-9301. She’s a physical therapist, and can shape you and flex you without bothering your pretty knees.

Plus, she likes to drink also…Smirnoff flavored drinks. And Stockholms.

Things that suck: HMac never flirting back with me. Ever. Never ever ever never ever.

Sucks.

SamEyeAm says:

March 10, 2009 at 9:31 pm

When people take up two parking spots on purpose!

Diablo says:

March 12, 2009 at 5:16 pm

I don’t know why I didn’t think of this in the first place.

DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME SUXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX!!!!!!!!!

Twice a year we have to deal with this crap, sheesh.

How bout if we only ever did fall back? Ease into night shifts, keep from getting bored from the same ole same ole… Know what I’m saying…

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