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Feb 07, 2011 16:30

Random musings before I watch a film class ( Read more... )

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rockychristine February 8 2011, 00:42:01 UTC
I wasn't at all aware of the origin of the spoons thing, but to me it's worn out its use quite a bit. If I don't have the energy or right frame of mind to deal with people, I'll likely say so and remove myself from hanging around with people. And I hate not having enough energy to get everything done, but still, spoons? It's not an excuse or coping mechanism that I'd use.

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0nlymemories February 8 2011, 13:23:46 UTC
I'm curious what exactly qualifies as a "legitimate" excuse. I'm going to hope that you don't consider me not having the spoons to watch stuff for class and crashing out after dinner and sleeping until I have work the next morning because I had to trudge all over campus yesterday at work "illegitimate," but if you do I'll just... Try not to be pathetic and chronically broken in your general direction?

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godhandler February 8 2011, 16:20:48 UTC
Eh, I don't really care either way, just the terminology bugs me for some reason I cannot explain. Trust me, I totally understand passing out. I have done it many times in the past week. I cannot make judgment.

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ryelle33 February 8 2011, 18:34:12 UTC
Late to the party, but commenting anyway. The thing that bothers me the most about the spoons thing is that it's become a synonym for "I'm tired" - but that's not how I interpreted the original post. It seemed much more about how these things that are effortless for a healthy person can be incredibly difficult for others. That it costs actual chunks of energy, that exists in finite amounts.

Not having enough spoons to do something means to me that you're so not-okay you can't even move to get out of bed. But it seems to have become an excuse for not doing work, when "I'm tired" wouldn't fly. Now you say 'I have no spoons' and it's okay to not do anything. But it's possible I'm misinterpreting, as I do really only have twitter to go by.

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godhandler February 8 2011, 18:59:40 UTC
I totally agree with this. That is how I interpreted the original vs. how I read the posts that so many people make. There's a difference between being tired and being literally about to pass out.

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dalpima February 13 2011, 18:00:33 UTC
I haven't heard of Spoons yet, so it's either a new term, or I'm just down on the times.
The one that really pisses me off, is CFS, or "Chronic Fatigue Syndrome". My stepmom 'caught' this about 14 years ago. Keep in mind, she also weighs close to 275lbs and is about 5'3"...

Coming from personal experience: This convo is actually quite relevant to me. Just this last year, my stepmom admitted to me and my brother that she had never been sick, and had been using the CFS 'illness' as an excuse to not have to work, or go to church. (My father is a Baptist Pastor) So, she basically faked an 'illness' so that she didnt have to participate in things that, for her, were pretty much her obligation.

It might depend on the person, but in my opinion, illnesses like this are mostly just utilized upon the 'carrier's' discretion.

In the end, I don't know much about Spoons, but coming from MY own experience, 'Lazy Bitch Syndrome' is total bullshit.

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godhandler February 13 2011, 18:56:04 UTC
Precisely!

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justhedoctor February 15 2011, 06:42:10 UTC
One spoon, two spoon, red spoon, blue spoon! (Translation: I really have no opinion, I just like the word spoon.)

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dalpima February 16 2011, 02:53:30 UTC
Rofl-waffle

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godhandler February 16 2011, 03:08:37 UTC
OMG, best saying ever!

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dalpima February 19 2011, 10:51:27 UTC
It rhymed, so I started using it a while back. :) *takes a bow*

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