on actually Doing A Thing for once

[astroquote]

Yo! You've sure been putting in a lot of work recently, haven't you? That's good, right? Ahaha, no, I'm being sincere, honest! "Without hard work, nothing grows but weeds," after all.

Now you've got free time. It's not good to treat your free time like a chore, too, you know. Stressing over fun things isn't gonna help anything! I know you're eager to get rolling with me or someone else somewhere, and I do appreciate that, but chill out a little. We'll still be here when you decide.

...though if you're worried about confusing things if you try and take me to two places at once, can I suggest maybe trying older me? That's almost the same, right...

Ah, never mind. Honestly, take some time to relax, or you'll exhaust yourself. Maybe I'm not the best to be hearing that from, but it doesn't make it any less true.

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[guardian_doctor]

In some instances, "relaxing" is exhausting.

[Commentary from Actual Workaholic Ravenshead will surely be helpful, yes.]

[astroquote]

Then it's not really relaxing then, is it? If you're not getting any energy back, there's no point.

[guardian_doctor]

When I've been informed of my need to "relax", invariably what the speaker meant was "do something I'd enjoy rather than what you enjoy". I must admit I'm uncertain as to what you mean by "getting energy back" in this instance. Are you referring to sleep or coffee...?

[astroquote]

Uhh. Sleep? I'm gonna go with sleep.

[northernimpact]

Oh? Don't have a proverb for this one?

[astroquote]

There's a proverb right at the top!

If you mean proverbs about stress though... they're not very helpful.

[northernimpact]

Of course they aren't. But they put things into perspective.

[astroquote]

How about... "For fast-acting relief, try slowing down!"

[northernimpact]

That sounds like a medication commercial. Try again.

[astroquote]

Geez, you're so hard to please...

"Work is not always required. There is such a thing as sacred idleness." Is that better?

[northernimpact]

Don't ahift the blame, it's part of your username.

Hmph, that one is more relevant.

[astroquote]

Yeah, but "proverbjudger" isn't part of yours...

[northernimpact]

Being critical of others is a part of my nature. In some circles, I may even be considered your senpai.

[astroquote]

[intense squinting]

I'm not calling you "senpai", Suzuno.

[northernimpact]

Nor would I want you to.

[astroquote]

Kinda sounds like you did! Why would you mention it otherwise?

[northernimpact]

I--I don't!

[astroquote]

It's not often I hear you stutter like that!

[teehee]

[northernimpact]

Nnnggh...! [he's not embarrassed what are you talking about]

[astroquote]

It's okay, Suzuno, I know it's hard not getting much respect any more. I'm still not calling you senpai, though.

[killerfields]

You have to be the worst person to give that kind of advice, you know.

[Literally the worst, Midorikawa. Gosh.]

[astroquote]

Just because I do things that way, doesn't mean I condone this behaviour in others!

[killerfeels]

Man, you're hypocritical.
Not a fan of practicing what you preach, eh? There's a saying for this, y'know:

"An ounce of hypocrisy is worth a pound of ambition."

[i swear he's just teasing, midorikawa, i swear--]

[astroquote]

"One should examine oneself for a very long time before thinking of condemning others."

Riiight back at you.

[killerfeels]

Oi, when have I ever been hypocritical of others?

I follow all the advice I give.

[Unless it's unhelpful advice, like "maybe you'll fit in better in that dumpster over there".]

[astroquote]

That's not the only type of hypocrisy, y'know.

[killerfields]

Ah, are you accusing me of something else?

[is that what's going on here, mido]

[astroquote]

I'm just saying, at least I own up to this kind of thing. Being honest with yourself is important.

[killerfields]

I'm plenty honest with myself. You don't know if I hide anything, after all.

[astroquote]

Honest with others, then! Anyway, is it really that important? I know I'm being hypocritical, alright?

[killerfields]

It's not important, no.

Your reactions are top-notch, that's all.

[ :) ]

[astroquote]

[huffs]

"If you don't have anything nice to say, don't say anything at all..."

[killerfields]

Really? Going to the bare basics just for me, huh?

[astroquote]

I just go with whatever's fitting!