❓ PLP Inquires II ❓

[FormerAllStar2]

01.25.25

What is one thing that has remained unchanged about you since you were a child? We all learn and grow and change but what has stayed with you throughout all the years?

Baseball was and forever shall be my first love.

 

[Photog1rl]

01.25.25

What is one thing that has remained unchanged about you since you were a child? We all learn and grow and change but what has stayed with you throughout all the years?

My love of reading
Being slow to trust completely
My Impulsivity or rash decision making

 

[PrettyLilPussy19]

01.31.25

If you could know how and when you would die, would you want to know that information? What would you do with it if you knew? If you chose not to know, would it change anything about your life moving forward?

 

[beachbaby179]

It certainly would make it easier to figure out how to budget for retirement. But I don't know if I would want to know.
On one hand, I could make sure I saw all my loved ones beforehand. On the other hand, living each day with that countdown in your head could be crushing.
Hey PLP. Hope you are well.

 

[OrdinaryPerson]

01.31.25

If you could know how and when you would die, would you want to know that information? What would you do with it if you knew? If you chose not to know, would it change anything about your life moving forward?

Assuming I can't change it, I wouldn't want to know when and how I'll die. As someone who found out some negative future me issues, its hard knowing the information without any ability to change it. I think emotionally, it would be much easier to just let it be a question. But in that case, I chose to know because I could do something for my kid. I don't think knowing about my death details would really help me or my family live a better life now so I wouldn't open that envelope.

 

[Whiskeyjack]

01.31.25

If you could know how and when you would die, would you want to know that information? What would you do with it if you knew? If you chose not to know, would it change anything about your life moving forward?

Don't want to know. It's bad enough to know it's coming eventually. I really don't want the specifics.
I don't know how I'd be able to enjoy anything in life knowing what my exact expiration date is. It's all too morbid.
Besides, I'm not so much interested in when/how I die. But what happens after. Is there more? Or do we just become worm food? It'll either be heckin' interesting to find out, or I won't be around to care.

 

[LadyLascivious1]

01.31.25

If you could know how and when you would die, would you want to know that information? What would you do with it if you knew? If you chose not to know, would it change anything about your life moving forward?

I’m in the minority here and would want to know.

First, I’m curious about everything and that’s just not something I could resist knowing. Second, knowing would help me plan better and not waste time on irrelevant things that don’t apply to my future or won’t serve me or my loved ones. Third, I already know I’m going to die, so I don’t think it would make me think about it more. It might actually be less stressful because I don’t have to wonder.

 

[SmokingFap]

My ability to chameleon. I can fit in with almost anyone, anywhere. I always have. I can make friends easily. And that sounds like it could be insincere. But it isn't.

I think I just met my soulmate.

 

[SmokingFap]

01.31.25

If you could know how and when you would die, would you want to know that information? What would you do with it if you knew? If you chose not to know, would it change anything about your life moving forward?

While I don't wish for a painful, terminal illness, having lost two parents in very different situations, I would like to possibly know that I am going to die a month ahead of time, but a week would suffice. I would just want enough time to talk to those I love again, revisit a lifetime of wonderful memories in my head, and finally hire an amazing hooker, to send me out with a bang.

 

[Photog1rl]

01.31.25

If you could know how and when you would die, would you want to know that information? What would you do with it if you knew? If you chose not to know, would it change anything about your life moving forward?

I would want to know. As @LadyLascivious1 said, I know I’m going to die. I don’t currently dwell on it-it’s just part of living. I had a big health scare and have ongoing health issues now so my mortality is already staring me in my face. Knowing how or when I would die would just let me plan my time better.

 

[Neanderthal247]

01.31.25

If you could know how and when you would die, would you want to know that information?

No, I can't walk around in fear, my life is full of confrontation and I couldn't do it worrying of consequences.

What would you do with it if you knew?

Protect my loved ones and tell everyone I care for, that I love them.

If you chose not to know, would it change anything about your life moving forward?

If I didn't know, it couldn't change anything. If I knew, it could change how I live, maybe.

 

[PrettyLilPussy19]

It certainly would make it easier to figure out how to budget for retirement.
Hey PLP. Hope you are well.

Hey BB!! I'm well and I hope you are even better.
I love the practicality of planning for retirement and it's so true.

As someone who found out some negative future me issues ---

Sending all the good vibes and thank you for sharing

Besides, I'm not so much interested in when/how I die. But what happens after. Is there more? Or do we just become worm food? It'll either be heckin' interesting to find out, or I won't be around to care.

You just had to make it eternal

I’m in the minority here and would want to know.

First, I’m curious about everything and that’s just not something I could resist knowing. Second, knowing would help me plan better and not waste time on irrelevant things that don’t apply to my future or won’t serve me or my loved ones. Third, I already know I’m going to die, so I don’t think it would make me think about it more. It might actually be less stressful because I don’t have to wonder.

I totally agree!

..... finally hire an amazing hooker, to send me out with a bang.

Someone had to do it. This is Lit after all.

I would want to know. As @LadyLascivious1 said, I know I’m going to die. I don’t currently dwell on it-it’s just part of living. I had a big health scare and have ongoing health issues now so my mortality is already staring me in my face. Knowing how or when I would die would just let me plan my time better.

Totally agree! And sending all the healthy vibes your way.

If I didn't know, it couldn't change anything. If I knew, it could change how I live, maybe.

I think this is really the point of it all!


My answer:

Without being morbid, we are all actively dying right now (sorry it's true) and having lost quite a few suddenly and without any warning - I would want to know. I don't want to waste my remaining time (be it months or years) on dumb, petty bullshit. Fuck work drama, fuck misunderstandings, fuck avoiding things you want. Kiss the girl! Fuck the guy! Eat the chocolate! Take the class! Confess your love!
The discordance comes when, because we don't know when exactly the end is nigh, we live like we have forever. We waste our time on worries and people and jobs and inconsequential things that don't serve to make us or our loved ones happier or leave us with greater peace. (TL;DR - Live like you're dying yada yada yada)

<puts random Friday night soapbox away>

 

[Neanderthal247]

Hey BB!! I'm well and I hope you are even better.
I love the practicality of planning for retirement and it's so true.

Sending all the good vibes and thank you for sharing

You just had to make it eternal

I totally agree!

Someone had to do it. This is Lit after all.

Totally agree! And sending all the healthy vibes your way.

I think this is really the point of it all!


My answer:

Without being morbid, we are all actively dying right now (sorry it's true) and having lost quite a few suddenly and without any warning - I would want to know. I don't want to waste my remaining time (be it months or years) on dumb, petty bullshit. Fuck work drama, fuck misunderstandings, fuck avoiding things you want. Kiss the girl! Fuck the guy! Eat the chocolate! Take the class! Confess your love!
The discordance comes when, because we don't know when exactly the end is nigh, we live like we have forever. We waste our time on worries and people and jobs and inconsequential things that don't serve to make us or our loved ones happier or leave us with greater peace. (TL;DR - Live like you're dying yada yada yada)

<puts random Friday night soapbox away>

That's how I try to live my life, I have forgave everyone I need to, apologized to everyone I wronged, I don't hold back love.


The only thing I don't do is eat the chocolate, I want my years to be healthy years.



I do hear you and get where you coming from

 

[Bry1313]

01.31.25

If you could know how and when you would die, would you want to know that information? What would you do with it if you knew? If you chose not to know, would it change anything about your life moving forward?

I have enough issues with death, I do not need to know the exact moment of impending doom. If I choose not to know, I keep living as I do know, so eat good food, travel when I can and share memes

 

[Wand3rlust]

01.31.25

If you could know how and when you would die, would you want to know that information? What would you do with it if you knew? If you chose not to know, would it change anything about your life moving forward?

I don't know. I'm glad it's don't have that choice to make. I doubt I'd be able to resist if the information was available. But then what if you found out someone else's. You fall for them, but then find out they are going to be gone in 6 weeks. Via a hideous means.

You'd get relationship leper. Noone would get on that plane. That train. That bus.

Does it allow for accidents?

Murder?

I have too many questions.

 

[TomTeacher19]

01.31.25

If you could know how and when you would die, would you want to know that information? What would you do with it if you knew? If you chose not to know, would it change anything about your life moving forward?

Nope. If you want to change something about your life before you die, you don't need to know when that will be. If you want blow your savings before you go, then do it. If you want to go for something, then go for it. If you want to tell your Lit crush you like them, then go for it. I think knowing would actually increase depression and negative responses. Nope, I'll choose to live with no idea when it ends and if I ever get the balls to tell Wand3rlust, then so be it.

 

[PrettyLilPussy19]

02.03.25

If you had to boil it down, what are your three least favorite ways to feel?

(Speakig of emotions and feelings here - I don't mean stepping on a Lego - even though that's the worst)

 

[Deleted member 6568729]

02.03.25

If you had to boil it down, what are your three least favorite ways to feel?

(Speakig of emotions and feelings here - I don't mean stepping on a Lego - even though that's the worst)

Ugh.

1. Jealous
2. Jealous Not enough
3. Jealous Too much

 

[Neanderthal247]

02.03.25

If you had to boil it down, what are your three least favorite ways to feel?

(Speakig of emotions and feelings here - I don't mean stepping on a Lego - even though that's the worst)

Heartbroken
Depressed
Angry


All negative emotions that stay with you too long

 

[UsuallyPresent]

02.03.25

If you had to boil it down, what are your three least favorite ways to feel?

(Speakig of emotions and feelings here - I don't mean stepping on a Lego - even though that's the worst)

1) Flat, numb, unfeeling
2) morass of conflicting emotions all at once - fear/hatred/love/annoyance/etc, all at high levels
3) irrational emotional bursts. Giggling unexpectedly for no reason, or slamming a fist on the desk for a typo.

 

[PrettyLilPussy19]

02.03.25

If you had to boil it down, what are your three least favorite ways to feel?

(Speakig of emotions and feelings here - I don't mean stepping on a Lego - even though that's the worst)

1. Stupid (either like I am or someone treating me like I am)

2. Unacknowledged or ignored (particularly when it's a purposeful withholding)

3. Helpless (when you have just no idea what to do or if you can do anything)

** There's something here about grief but I also think grief serves a purpose so... not great but not top 3.

 

[RosewoodTulip]

02.03.25

If you had to boil it down, what are your three least favorite ways to feel?

(Speakig of emotions and feelings here - I don't mean stepping on a Lego - even though that's the worst)

1) Lonely
2) Neglected/ignored
3) Overwhelmed

So much fun when they feed off each other too

 

[Awaywego]

02.03.25

If you had to boil it down, what are your three least favorite ways to feel?

.Overwhelmed
.angry (nothing good comes from it)
.out of touch

 

[Whiskeyjack]

02.03.25

If you had to boil it down, what are your three least favorite ways to feel?

(Speakig of emotions and feelings here - I don't mean stepping on a Lego - even though that's the worst)

1. Burnt out
2. Knowing I've done something wrong
3. Knowing I've let someone down

 

[Neanderthal247]

1. Stupid (either like I am or someone treating me like I am)

2. Unacknowledged or ignored (particularly when it's a purposeful withholding)

3. Helpless (when you have just no idea what to do or if you can do anything)

** There's something here about grief but I also think grief serves a purpose so... not great but not top 3.

You’re not stupid at all, someone treating you that way, is for their own ego and insecurities.