Was talking to a friend of mine in my house recently on why I get so depressed, and recently angry, over the things in the past that hurt me. I've struggled with depression my whole life. recently, it's been getting worse. But I realize I'm not communicating and talking with the people in life about the interests that I have, the same passions I have, the same things I love. I'm hanging around people who are mentally ill, who have other illnesses like I do (aspergers and depression), and well, it IS depressing. It's bringing me down. I need to hang around "normal " people, whatever that maens, more positive people. Most importantly, I need to hang aruond people with common interests. Nothing makes me feel more alive than talking about numismatics to someone, or my magic tricks (coin magic or sponge magic), or performing for people anywhere, and making their day great. Or talking about my favorite subject like learning japanese. 3 things seem to be my interests. Magic tricks, learning japanese and spanish (sometimes spanish, at least, it's more japanese and culture) and numismatics. I recently got 1 roll at a bank and found a 1951 Franklin halve! I can't believe someone would put those in there. On the other hand, I can see why. The old was very worn. Old old roll. Was probably someone who was older and didn't know what they had. Probably not a collector. On top of that the coin was badly darkened and blackened from age. And, since I was going to use it for my magic tricks, I ended up, uh, cleaning it. It looks alot better now. I don't recommend doing this! I could've just dipped it, would've been a better solution had I neutralized it properly and rinsed it afterwards, but I didn't have any dip. I whizzed it with a toothbrush and toothpaste.... I found out it works pretty well! I'm looking around for coin shows or clubs in my area I can go to. I heard there's one in Mesa (I live in arizona) I also want to go back to the scottsdale elk lodge and see my friend Dennis. I haven't heard from him in ages, I hope he's okay. he had kidney problems. Recently I've had some medical problems too I'm trying to sort out. Had a torsion recently, had to go to the ER and transferred to the urologist department for pre-op surgery. But it corrected itself. May have surgery in January. It's nice to be back in the community. Unfortunately, I'll try to post as much as I can but I do not have internet yet> I plan to get it next month, but I have moved out of my parents house and now live independently, and it is difficult to live on welfare. I'm going to college sometime next year. I can't wait to start. Very excited. I got a chemistry book to study for fun, and also a sociology book to read for fun from the Library! Very interesting! It's cool to know and weird that crime is just a subset of deviance .... and that your defintiion of what "crime" is ranges from society to society. I don't know. I just remembered that. It stuck out. I'm going to become an RD (Registered Dietician). I Lost 101 lbs myself , on my own. I was almost a size 50 waist; I'm now a 32. Best wishes to everyone! And keep roll hunting; I'm still amazed in almost 2012 I can find silver in rolls....
Hey, if you want to hang around "normal" people, this is the LAST place you should come! It sounds like you've got goals and ambition, and you're acting to move toward your goals; congratulations! Remember to reach out to people you can trust, and don't discount professional help -- you can do a lot on your own, but it can be a lot more effective (even cost-effective!) to get some well-timed assistance. You might get some useful insights out of Feeling Good: the New Mood Therapy by David Burns. I think it's particularly well-targeted for the Aspie/introspective personality type. It's probably available at most libraries; check it out if you get the chance. Good luck!
Hey, I'm also in the Phoenix area (Surprise) and am going to the Mesa Coin show next month. Send me a PM if you want to meet up as I have NO friends who collect..
Congrats on your weight loss. It is important for all of us to find something that inspires us. Something that we are passionate about.
You have a lot to be proud of, YOU have interests and like to be active. And NORMAL is not so special. Guaranteed!
Normal? Who the devil wants to be normal? Boring people are so called "normal". GoldCoinLover. you are amongst friends here. We share your passions and plights. You are a most interesting person indeed. Congrats on the weight loss. My dear wife underwent bariatric surgery recently. It's changed her life. Bully for you that you didn't have to undergo such extreme measures.
