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[jojoceanman]

I've been trying to find ways to relax. I'm not really any good at it. Just came back from being at sea for two weeks, isolated from society. It was extremely pleasant.

[ and around this point there some links to show photographs he had taken. all very pleasant... if you ignore the starfish eating a fish at the end. ]

Now I'm back and I find myself lost in society and its stresses. I work 12 hour days and sleep about 6 to 7. Research is my only outlet, my field being in Marine Biology. That and watching too much true crime dramas, but watching serials about betrayal and murder might not be a healthy way of de-stressing. Allegedly.

So I'm fielding suggestions. I'm sure you're all a very calm and collected bunch who can be of help.

[ ... ]

On an unrelated note: fish don't smoke. And never will. Evolution doesn't work that way.

[ callout because that's just one of his recent stresses. ]

Comments

[itssacrifice]

Yeah, I know what you mean. Any kind of exercise is a good way to work off any immediate stress or frustration or anger. But I wouldn't discount talking to someone completely. Not all problems can be solved by lifting or running, or even stretching it out of your system.

[jojoceanman]

I don't like to talk. Never really have. [ he feels people who want to understand him will be able to do so through his actions. it's a personal belief. ] You'll see me type more than ever say a couple words in person. It's just how I've always been.

[itssacrifice]

A man of action. I know someone similar. But it doesn't hurt to find a balance between action and words, you know.

[jojoceanman]

Some things are easier said than done. [ a beat, and then another message: ] "Done than said" actually.

[itssacrifice]

I know what you were going for. But how well as your no talk all action style really been working out for you?

[jojoceanman]

I'm not sure I follow. Other than bursts of stress, I'm rather content with my life.

[itssacrifice]

Alright. I'll lay off the life advice then.

If you're serious about trying yoga though, I know a good place to buy a cheap mat and a free class that meets twice a week.