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10May 12

Today is the anniversary of my good friend Loren's death. Last year I wrote:

"I'm hoping that this time next year I'll be healthier, smarter and happier."

Things are going really well on that front. I've taken 30 credits since going back to school. I've got 8 As and 2 Bs. I've lost 30lbs, and in general, I'm feeling really healthy and really happy.

We are meeting up in the park tonight to get drunk and disorderly and play this rad game called Kubb. Basically it involves throwing pieces of wood at other pieces of wood. A very fitting game for some sad drunks looking to let off some steam. I hope all is well with everyone. I'm sorry that I haven't been around much in the last year, but things are going really well.

14 comments
F1Lengend
F1Lengend

You are a beast among men. 

I wish I could go back to school and take programming/software engineer or something along those lines but I just don't have it in me anymore.

Major props Rag.

Travo_basic
Travo_basic moderator moderator

It seems as though you've made quite a turnaround with certain parts of your life.   I wish I could just commit to the same.

Deihjan
Deihjan

lol, Kubb is just known as Konge-spillet(The king game) in Denmark....

 

Hope you aren't like me when you get drunk - a sad, sobbing mess/very..loving.. depending on mood.

 

It's good to know you're coping with the loss of a friend in such a positive, inspiring way. Good on you, man. Good on you.

One of the best ways to honour the dead, in my opinion, is to throw a feast of some sort and remembering the good times you had with them, and not dwell on the negative.

And I hope that the rest of this coming year will treat you kindly.

rragnaar
rragnaar moderator moderator like.author.displayName 1 Like

@Deihjan I am the happiest drunk ever. No worries there.

Pierst179
Pierst179 moderator moderator

I am glad to hear things have gotten better!

gbrading
gbrading moderator moderator

Nice to hear you're doing well! Kubb sounds a lot like [url=http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aunt_Sally]Aunt Sally[/url], a traditional British pub game. Kind of thing played in the UK either by hardened fans or drunks (or drunken hardened fans :P).

rragnaar
rragnaar moderator moderator

 @gbrading Nice!  We may have to try that one.

Gen_Warbuff
Gen_Warbuff

What could go wrong with drunks throwing pieces of wood? I'm sure it will all be just fine.....

Allicrombie
Allicrombie moderator moderator

glad you're doing so well.

Foolz3h
Foolz3h

Kubb sounds like a dangerous game for drunkards to play.

Shinobishyguy
Shinobishyguy

loosing a loved one is never an easy thing to cope with, so I'm glad you're doing well.

I'm sure your friend would be proud as well

ExoticAnimal
ExoticAnimal

Same goes for my Grandpa.  1 year today.  How are you finding it in regards of remembering your friend?  I'm almost completely forgotten my grandpa. :(  That's good that things are going well for you and hope things continue to be better in the future.

rragnaar
rragnaar moderator moderator

 @ExoticAnimal I've been doing ok with that.  Seeing certain pictures and hearing stories will always make me tear up, but for the most part, I'm doing well.  I still think about the guy every day, and I remember him vividly enough that I've talked to him in dreams, so I think he's someone I'll hang on to over the years.

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