[orangethirty]

First of all, its OK to feel a bit overwhelmed. Life is not so simple to deal with. We have many pressures to handle.

I want you to know that by posting this you have taken control of your life. That is the first step towards feeling better about yourself.

I want you to put off any immediate plan you may have. Don't make any quick decisions. Let time pass for a bit. With your new found control, go and do something positive for yourself. Get in touch with a family member or a friend. Let them know how you feel. Have them listen and ease some of the pain away.

I also want you to go and buy a plant. Any type of plant. Buy the one you like. Pick the one you think is coolest. Then take it home. Give it a name. I personally have one plant which is named (don't laugh) Chunky. She has grown into a very beautiful and strong plant. Water your plant every day at the same time. Take care of it. What if you forget to water it and it dies? Don't worry. You can start over again. The wonderful thing about life is that we can start over again as many times as we want. If your plant dies, then go buy another one. And so on until you have a plant as good looking as Chunky. I will be honest, Chunky is not the first plant I took care of. The first seven died because I would forget to water them, or because I put them in the wrong type of pot. But you will do better than me. I know so.

If you want to talk with someone, just send me an email. I like to listen to other programmers.

Above all, take care. I wish you inner peace.

[turnwhere]

This is a really sweet reply, and I appreciate it a lot. Unfortunately in my current circumstances I can't buy a plant, as I am abroad and not in my home. When I return I will do so. I like how you look at life - always being able to start again.

[orangethirty]

Keep me posted through email.

[energetic]

This is about something else; maybe I have a goed idea for a sotwareprogram? Would you be interested to hear?

[orangethirty]

Sure. Email me.