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[chess]

Finally, an interestingish surveythingamy!

How to spot the Chessypig in a crowd:

The first clue is the hair. 'bout waist-length at the moment, probably in a ponytail. In fact, that's probably the only clue, except for the terminally scared expression on her face from being in the middle of a crowd. (You can't even watch for the purple any more - I have a range of pink and blue stuff which I'm equally likely to be wearing, and if you accost everyone with pink, purple or blue on you're going to find a lot of people other than the Chessypig...) Then again, you can probably spot her by what's absent - i.e. makeup (well, sensibly applied makeup - see Squiggles for Chessypig-style makeup :-) ) and holes where there should not be holes (i.e. in ears etc.).

The apparent nature of the Chessypig:

Uhm... you tell me. I've never been able to work out what image I'm projecting.

The actual nature of the Chessypig:

Random. Although you can probably make a fairly good guess at the current moodset if you know which point on the Dreaded Monthly Cycle it is at. Has a general belief that she's utterly worthless and boring at certain times, then goes all hyper-singing-dancing and skipping-through-the-fields, then gets horribly frustrated at everything in general and nothing in particular and makes growling noises that irritate her parents. Gets very respectable marks in tests (in the 80-90% region mostly) and beats herself up about not getting 100%. Also beats herself up about not being sociable enough, spending too much time on the computer, not spending enough time on the computer, and other circular arguments. Loves God and sings too much.

Common reactions to the Chessypig:

'Aww, isn't it sweet...'
'We tried to talk to her, but she's, like, so impossible, you know? Comes out with, like, all these long words, and, like, she does all that maths! *shudder*'

What not to say to the Chessypig:

'Wouldja like to come clubbing? We can have a few drinks, get a bit merry, y'know...' (yes, actual quote.)
'C'mon, it'll be a laugh!'
'Just lighten up, will you?'
Everything she says back at her in a stupid voice - this will probably make her cry

Comments

[firinel.livejournal.com]

It just occured to me to see if you've thought of taking B and rosehips the week preceeding your period.
Both my therapist and my doctor suggested it to me, because it helps balance out your system, thus alleviating most of the symptoms of PMMD and PMS.

Let me know if you can neither find then, nor get them for some other reason, and I will bring over some extra when I visit in August.

[chess]

We tried Vitamin B supplements at one point, I think. I never really gave them a fair trial though(due to forgetting to take them - I generally only manage to remember to take medication when I get reminded by the extreme pain that occurs otherwise). Maybe I'll try them again - I'm sure we've still got some.

As for rosehip, I could probably get my hands on some from one of the various shops that has shelves and shelves of various 'natural remedies'. As we've got the other stuff in the cupboard, I'll be trying that first next time it comes around.

(Most of the problem over the weekend was the complete zombie-mode that I went into the next few days after my period started, though; and that's the painkillers, so there's nothing I can do about that.)

[pacx.livejournal.com]

> beats herself up about not being sociable enough,
That's bad?
> spending too much time on the computer
That's bad?
> not spending enough time on the computer
That's good?
> Loves God and sings too much.
Too much? -- There can never be too much of that. :)

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[firinel.livejournal.com]

If you remember to take it a full week before your period, then it should help somewhat with tha tperiod, that first time, but it possibly won't seem worth it until the third or possibly even fourth cycle.

I had trouble remembering as well, so I jsut go ahead and take mine all the time.

[chess]

Someone else hasn't actually heard me sing... or at the very least can't remember it properly :)

[pling.livejournal.com]

Piggybacking on Firinal's comment as it's about the same subject - as well as natural remedies .. have you considered the contraceptive pill? It does considerably lighten your periods, and is supposed to lessen PMT too (though mine was never truely bad). The only problem is that it may take a few goes before you find a brand that suits you - I was lucky though and haven't ever had problems with the first one I tried.

[pacx.livejournal.com]

Well, so maybe I can't say anything about your singing as you were always in front of me at the xf evening sessions, but you can't love God too much. :)

what about the merciless Chessypig hunters?

[maximus-o.livejournal.com]

Common reactions to the Chessypig:

'Aww, isn't it sweet...' = just plain whoop kick some ass, no one should

a.)call you an ‘IT’
B.) talk about you like were not there.

'We tried to talk to her, but she's, like, so impossible, you know? Comes out with, like, all these long words, and, like, she does all that maths! *shudder*' = Long words and maths that was the subject? lol

What not to say to the Chessypig:

'Wouldja like to come clubbing? We can have a few drinks, get a bit merry, y'know...' (yes, actual quote.) = despite the bad English, why not? You don’t have to drink but you can still join them, you might really enjoy yourself :)

'C'mon, it'll be a laugh!' = no comment, unless you were still talking about going out…

'Just lighten up, will you?' = once again no comment (everybody has the right to be gloomy), but a smile is infectious…

Everything she says back at her in a stupid voice - this will probably make her cry = *kiddy style voice* Everything she says back at her in a stupid voice - this will probably make her cry… lol sorry could not resist.

Nothing wrong being a Chessypig (I like that name, playful without being insulting) so why tell the world how to find your kind??? that could be dangers scores of evil merciless Chessypig hunters now know exactly how to pick you out of a crowd of other animals, bring their pray down though word play WELL DONE lol you make it sound like excess use of a computer is unhealthily and causes you to be anti-social well you are socialising online…

oh and...

[maximus-o.livejournal.com]

I nearly forgot I’m going on a virtual picnic soon anyone want to come? lmao

Re: what about the merciless Chessypig hunters?

[passage.livejournal.com]

'Aww, isn't it sweet...' = just plain whoop kick some ass, no one should

I think she wants them to think that, that way she can (in privacy of course) laugh evilly at how easily fooled humans are.

Neil

[naath.livejournal.com]

Evening Primrose Oil (you can get it from Holland and Barratt far cheaper than from Boots) works for mood swings...

however, the real problem is the decision (at this time of year) wether to be in pain, or unable to thing because of pain killers... normally brain-deadness is the prefered option, but during exams it's not so easy...

[chess]

Yes, I have - I've even attempted to get my parents to agree this is a good idea. So far, they don't think it is, for no understandable reason.

[chess]

That's certainly true - the 'too much' was definately just with the singing bit :)

Singing

[joncooper.livejournal.com]

I can't remember exactly what your singing was like, but I don't think it was bad. Even if it was, I'd still encourage you to sing :)

Re: what about the merciless Chessypig hunters?

[chess]

Uhm, because I have this strange phobia of going to dark places full of drunk people with someone who's even more of a stranger to me than the guy who gave me the lift who is planning to get drunk too and listening to very loud music which is likely to damage my poor fragile eardrums and not be any good anyway... and that doesn't sound particularly appealing, either. I can just about manage parties at a friend's house now, but in a strange scary place full of drunk complete strangers with flashing lights and eardrum-destroying music? No thanks.

Re: oh and...

[chess]

Will there be chocolate spread sandwiches?

Re: what about the merciless Chessypig hunters?

[chess]

Naturally :)

Re: what about the merciless Chessypig hunters?

[maximus-o.livejournal.com]

When you sum up a nightclub, I don’t think anyone would enjoy it… lol When I go out (to clubs, pubs) its with at least four or five friends (surrounded by friends not strangers). I don’t think anybody would have fun knowing that their lift is getting plastered lmao or being surrounded by drunk people thankful neither of those two things usually happens…

Re: what about the merciless Chessypig hunters?

[chess]

I don't *have* four or five friends. Not that live within 5 or 10 miles, anyhow.

Re: oh and...

[maximus-o.livejournal.com]

There will be a jar of milkyway spread each… please note no bread or knife is provided, we eat with are hands as the milkyway manufactures intended...

Re: what about the merciless Chessypig hunters?

[maximus-o.livejournal.com]

Like you my friends are spread out around a 15 mile radius (some further) true it takes planning a good night hard but not impossible usually its back to my house everyone sleeps down-stairs (me included) this way no-one in house is disturbed and transport is made a lot easier. *sighs* its shame i don’t live near to you, we could be good friends + id insist on taking you on a night out earliest the night would end is three (no BUTS) lol

Re: oh and...

[chess]

Woohoo! Count me in, then :)

(As long as there are no wasps, biting ants or other inconvenient wildlife involved, that is.)

Re: what about the merciless Chessypig hunters?

[chess]

Once upon a time, I managed to organise an entire houseload of friends. However, since them half of them have gone out with and been dumped by the other half, so getting them all under one roof again would be... challanging.

Re: what about the merciless Chessypig hunters?

[passage.livejournal.com]

Err, one of them went out with 2 others and subsequently dumped them. There were definatly more than three people present. (Okay, and Niri and Thrawn: but they're still happil;y together (AFAIK) so that doesn't really count).

Neil, who notes that should be do something like that again I will knock you out with a sharp blow tot he head around 2 if you're still up rather than putting it off in the hope that you'll go away and let us sleep of your own accord.

Re: what about the merciless Chessypig hunters?

[chess]

2am? Someone doesn't understand that the word 'sleep' contained in the word 'sleepover' is excessively misleading...