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Smile for today....

A woman and a man are involved in a car accident on a snowy, cold Monday morning.  Both of their cars are totally demolished but amazingly neither of them are hurt.

After they crawl out of their cars, the woman says," So you're a man.  That's interesting.  I'm a woman.  Wow, just look at our cars, there nothing left of them, but we're unhurt.  This must be a sign from God that we should meet and be friends and live together in peace for the rest of our days."

Flattered, the man replies, "Oh yes, I agree with you completely; this must be a sign from God!"

The woman continues, " And look at this, here's another miracle.  My car is completely demolished but this bottle of wine didn't break.  Surely God wants us to drink this wine and celebrate our good fortune."

Then she hands the bottle to the man.

The man nods his head in agreement, opens it, drinks half the bottle, and then hands it back to the woman.  The woman takes the bottle and immediately puts the cap back on, and hands it back to the man.

The man asks, "Aren't you having any?"

The woman replies, "No.  I think I'll just wait for the police..."

Moral of the story:
Women are clever!!!
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Oh so that's what it is. Yeah I'm hyper but not really all the time because I do have mellow moments at times. I just find it hard to sit and watch an entire movie and things like that. How many people can get up and walk away from watching "Gone with the Wind," when there is only about a half hour left? I can and doing things like that my husband can't understand. He'll say, "Are you kidding me, where are you going? There is only a half hour left, how can you leave?" But I just get antsy and say 'enough,' unless its a comedy or action movie. Love stories are stupid to me and make me fall asleep within 20 minutes. So sometimes I do think I have something like what you decribed, but its not consistent enough with me, so its probably not a ADHD in my case, its just the way I'm wired or something.

But I guess in a way you can use the AHDH to your advantage as you seem to get alot accomplished in your day.

see ya later.

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146021 tn?1237204887
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. I'm blessed to have tons of energy even on tx. I am so hyper it drives people crazy. Also I have some mexican blood from my father's side so I think my quick temper can outdo any red-head's! I was up last night till about 1:30. Got up at 5:30 with my grandbaby, went back to sleep at 7:00 up at 9:00 and now off to work all day at 2 jobs. And I feel pretty crappy too, just no problem in the energy dept. till about 7:00 tonight!
Bug
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lol the thread that keeps on giving! You cracked me up when you first said that.

The ADHD that you have been dx with I'm not sure I know what that means. I don't know what the "H" stands for. I know a little about ADD, but the H I can't figure that one out. I'd be curious to know what it means if you get time to explain. Of course I'll probably think I have it as it seems anything I read about I have, or at least the 'beginning stages.' ha!

And yes unfortunately having red hair has always caused people to 'profile' me and think "oh no here comes trouble from the time I was a kid.' ha! But it is kind of strange that alot of red heads are a little on the 'frisky' side too. I like saying 'frisky' sounds better than crazy. But my husband is the opposite of me, but lets me be me. Does he have a choice? ha!
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Don't feel bad. I also missed JBoy's analogy the first several reads and took it exactly the way you did. JBoy wasn't beeing insulting (condescending perhaps), but the way he phrased the analogy, I think most readers would miss his point, like you and I did. BTW the American Idol (AI) threads are the longest. We have our priorities here.  

-- Jim
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I feel a lot better now. Thanks, Mike
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146021 tn?1237204887
You've done it again! Everytime you get involved in a thread it becomes the longest, and most comments posted. (You did have a little help with the multiple posting errors) But you're still in first place for "the thread that keeps on giving'!
Speaking of riba rage, I posted my unpopular opinion to JboyK on the Forum because reading his post made me see red. He told me that he was just using an anology and that I should study logic. I decided to get off the computer and go to bed. These meds can make us crazy, especially with your hair color and my ADHD personality...:)
Take care,
Bug
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Man oh man, you were really sweatin' it out that you weren't going to have me around to pick on.  I had a lot of running around to do, so I didn't get on the computer.

Yeah so anyhow, the stuff going back and forth between us, I know you're playing and I know you know I'm playing, but did you know we were scarring everyone else? HA! They thought we were fighting, but nah I was having fun and I know you were too. I forget who, but somone mentioned the Dracula comment ha!. I knew you knew I was kidding and referring to the post you made on the other side, but didn't realize we were being taken as serious.

That stuff between me an you was not part of my 'riba attiude.' Yes the initial line of cr@pola that you gave me about the gay stuff, you ticked me off, but after that it was fun and games.

I do like you too. I think it took us a while to warm up to one another, but now I do like you and I know you love me < HA!!!! sorry had to stick that in for the audience looking over our shoulder. Ha! For the record guys he doesn't love me, its a joke. Where's a smiley when I need one?

But anyhow your a pain in my neck sometimes, but I'm a pain in your too, so no problemo.

Good nite, see ya tommorrow unless I have a riba attitude I will keep my computer off then. See how nice I can be.
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Htownwife..Thanks for your kind words. Yeah tx and emotions and all that can play with your mind, but I think I have been getting Riba in my cereal my entire life without knowing it. I sorta always have had the 'riba attitude.' ha!



Cindy,I noticed you stayed away... you're a smart girl. 'Depending' on the situation sometimes staying clear is the best thing.

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I knew it was just the meds, thats why I didnt say anything.
Hang in there only 13 to go ;-)  yeah baby!!!  

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It's only human to have disagreements and differences of opinions. My Own, couple that with TX and you have a truly unique mix of emotions and reactions!! I should know, after what I've been through with my hubby!!

However, it takes a lot of character to publicly apologize and set things straight, which both of you have done.
I'm impressed with your openness and willingness to put things behind you and carry on!!
You're both a great asset and example for all of us on this forum!
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Ameriboi, you didn't do anything wrong as I had mentioned in the post, nor was I looking for an apology, but because you are so sweet you felt you needed to I guess, but no need to, you did nothing wrong. I'm just wacky at this point.

Tator hit the nail on the head as did Orphanhawk. Now and then I get the riba madness which is difficult to explain unless a person has felt it. I'm never into political correctness but it certainly did seem that way for sure. My friend who sent the email I  told him not to send me any more cr@ppy emails like that wants to have lunch next week. I guess he wants to see if I am wearing a straight jacket or something. Being I am a closet hepper, I'll just tell him I have been getting moody from menopause I guess, which is actually the truth too. My poor husband. Ha!

The butter was on the wrong shelf the other day and I had to walk out of the kitchen, which was good because sometimes you can't walk away from things when your mind gets like this because you think you are justified in your thinking but my husband would have had to listen to a dissertation of why the butter belongs in "the butter spot," so I'm glad I walked away for a few minutes.

But anyhow Ameriboi I wasn't mad at you, just felt I had to vent what I was feeling.Don't even try to understand because it makes no sense to me either.  With having a strong personality it would be hard for someone to tell if its 'the normal me,' or the 'riba me', unless someone knows me well or knows the different effects meds can have on people.

Jim, no problem with the post you were talking about. Its always going to happen on a forum and I owe you an apology as I felt this 'riba attitude' building for quite some time and for some reason you were in the line of fire. I've felt this comming on for a long time. Even back a while ago, can't remember the incident but i had an attitude towards Flguy over something that I can't even remember, but at the time I felt very justified for some crazy reason. And I like Flguy alot, so figure that out. I can't. Its almost like the meds can make you into a nasty drunk without the high. Jim you know you're my buddy and I am very fond of you and always will be. Flguy is such a nice guy too, but I'm a wacky chick and with added riba and interferon,,OMG.
Tator knew this would happen to me. lol Well if she isn't Miss Sylvia Brown. Ha!  Tator is funny. Ha!

Most of the time I don't feel the moody, but when it does come I'll make sure I'm not around the forum. My family pays no attention to me if I get like that and actually it hasn't happened that often, but I'm just about at the half way mark so who knows.

Now I'll write a post to Mr. Simon. see ya tommorrow.

OMG, wait a minute!!! Did you see on the news that Howard Stern (radio talk show host, not the attorney) is telling all his fans to vote for Sanjai and to keep calling. You know the size audience he has, especially with satelite.

Looks like Sanjai may win idol. That would be too funny if Stern can pull this off. That would mean that his show could pick the winner every year.

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If I upset you Myown I want to apologize for that. I get set off and I can't blame it on riba. Some things just rub me wrong and I speak out. I never intentionally  set out to hurt anyone and I feel badly that I might have hurt you. A lot of what I said was said in a playful spirit and I really did think we were both being playful once we got past the gay thing. I just want you to be okay and feel good about yourself and get back here. I may be making more out of this than really exists but I want you to know that I meant you no harm and, in fact, I do rather like you. You're probably out playing and never gave any of that stuff a second thought and my take is totally wrong - I hope that's true. Mike  
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WoW...

Okay... well it's pretty OBVIOUS It's the MEDS!!!!
I think MyOwn Just had her first SX bless her heart!

MyOwn.... LoL... errrr. can we say "Riba Rage".... LoL
Olly olly oxen free.................!!!!!
Come Out, Come Out Where-Ever You Are........!!!

Now don't let your pride get in the way of getting your little butt back in here... this MIGHT just be the first of Many to Come!!!

Not everyday can be a good day, & that goes for everyone, (not just you) ... so sometimes it's just hard to stay in sync ...  

I always suspected you'd be hell on wheels on TX... (don't ask me why, it was just a feelin I got)!!!... LoL..... Soooooo, Take a Deep Breath....Whew.....

Now that one has passed..... How are you feeling today..???
Hang In There...
we'll get ya across that finish line One Day @ a Time!!!
Now where were we... Oh Yea....Olly olly oxen free.................!!!!!

Bless your Heart!!!!
;)
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146021 tn?1237204887
Good analogy! You must have studied logic;)
Take care,
Bug
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WOW!!!  how did a silly joke turn into such a battle? Ameriboi, the joke was fine. Myown, i have always liked you, still do, but i am worried. what if some tells a knock knock joke? would it be fair to say that if you're homeless, a knock knock joke would be in poor, very bad taste because it discriminates against those without a home , therefore no DOOR to knock on? it's a joke. i just don't see how a joke could turn into a  "Aka Count Dracula who loves ot look at his blood filling up in vials. Are you wearing your black cape as you sit at your computer?"  kind of thing?  relaxation, meditation and prayer are perhaps in order.  aren't good christians not supposed to be judgemental? aren't we supposed to pray for someone we are having problems with? i do not have a problem with you, only your response to the joke. what are newbies supposed to think if they come here and read this stuff? i am sorry, but i think this thing got way out of line.
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I should probably also add that with "MyOwn" absent, there's no one around to keep me in line regarding "Antonella" in the American Idol threads. MyOwn understands I need limits in this regard, and I am therefore reluctantly grateful although "Haley's" presence in the final 12 is making Antonella's absence a lot easier to take. Not sure how much talent Haley has but even Simon seemed smitten and that says a lot.

-- Jim
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As to the other stuff I previously commented on between Mike and MO -- Mike says it's all in fun, and I think MO said that as well at some point. So maybe I got confused because sometimes it doesn't come off that way --  but when you get too intelligent folks with a dry sense of humor, etc, things aren't always as they appear. I like both Mike and MO and might I be so bold to suggest that if they post something like "I really think you're a *)*Y!" that they add a smiley at the end so folks like me -- and more important, those new here -- know that it's in jest. Well, probably said too much, but wanted to finish my thoughts.

-- Jim
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I agree with Tator and sometimes we can make too much of things here. Someone told what they and most of us thought to be an innocent joke, MyOwn gave her take on it which was unpopular and some arguments happened. I've jumped down people's throats too fast myself -- in fact, I think I did it with MyOwn the other day in that 'relationship' thread -- and then regretted the post afterwards. I do hope MyOwn comes back at some point because she does add a lot to the forum and frankly the controversy over this joke, if you really dissect it, isn't all that big a deal. I don't agree with her take on the joke at all but I can understand it. In fact, I've got a couple of very good women friends who would no doubt have a similar take on the joke and no doubt I'd get into an argument with them about it. A lot to do over not much, IMO.

-- Jim
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oh my gosh, your in Texas?  I was just there, that long trip i took...Texas is a very long place to drive through. i remember thinking if i never see another  "caution ice on bridge" sign it will be too soon.

I think i saw about 75 deer, 10 coyote, 3 skunks and two speed bumps in the road.  

i remember you saying you were driving to corpus christi, but didn't know where you driving from...

i was visiting east of san antonio. that was my first time in that area.
are you a lifelong resident of Texas? How do you like that area?
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I think reaching back to scratch has made the skin raw on my back. That's quite a leap for me to go from irritated skin to lichen planus! I'm so dramatic. I bought benadryl at the drugstore and decided to try one thing at a time so I know what works. Maybe the heat and humidity here in Texas is making my symptoms worse. I'm going to ask my P.A. on Tuesday, I think I'll live till then in spite of the fact that I've "bugged" everyone all day about this!
Thanks,
Bug
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I get something on my back, can't see it. i know it is little spots cause sometimes i want to reach back and mess with them,  doesn't itch all the time. hot baths can aggravate.

from reading posts before i began tx. i purchased gold bond triple threat powder. i hated the smell, when i got it home i wanted to bring it back. my kids opened it so i kept.  when the itching came one night after a bath, i used it. almost instant relief. i don't know what it is the zinc? that is calming.  still don't like the smell. its like menthol.  

course if you are having really serious problems might need to see a dermatologist about it.
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Thanks, you have really helped. Hearing others input makes a lot of difference. Your husband's symptoms sounds like me! I'm encouraged that there is a tx that will work. I feel much better, thanks again.
Bug
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Interesting thread as usual, but I'll leave it alone!

Bug - Just wanted to comment on the itchy's. Hubby has rashes, started almost immediately when he started tx, poor guy its really his only sx, but drives him crazy. Anyway he dealt with it for a while but we finally got him into the dermatologist and thank god not a moment to soon. Dont remember what they called it but said it was an allergic reaction to the meds, but could be controlled.

They gave him Traimcinolone ointment, told him to use Eucerin Calming
"anti Itch" lotion and then gave him Hydoxyzine to help calm the itch at night (when its seems to be the worst). And it really has helped alot.
Still has the issues and dr said he will probably have this all through tx,
but at least he has some help now.

Don't wait to long, you will suffer unnecessarily.

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I follow you Bug. And I do like Myown despite how it probably appears. Yeah, I know, with friends like me who needs enemies? But really, I think her heart is good - she just goes overboard on occasion. Good luck with your rash. Mike
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