I just want everyone to know...
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Posted on Jan. 22, 2015, 2:18 p.m. by gnarlicide
That my wife rules. I am away in Africa, and she found my "MTG purchase list" and told me today that she has been buying up everything on it! Fuck yeah!
Any of you ladies out there know a way I can show her my super appreciation? Like she is buying everything on this list. Bayous, Zendikar Fetches, EDH staples, Promos and full arts. Its a long list.
So how's everyone else doing?
And I'm okay. Leg day = Hover shits... but other than that. SUPER.
January 22, 2015 2:20 p.m.
Servo_Token says... #6
Caligula I feel that. Went on a 12 mile yesterday and I pretty much had to poo standing up. It was awful. Pro tip: don't add 2 miles to your max run distance on a whim.
As for gnarlicide, Things that melt wax are always a sure bet for me. Candles, scented crap, what can only be described as an old fashioned lamp with a glass bowl on it that you put wax bars into...
Not sure if she's into that sort of thing, but usually those that are can't get enough.
January 22, 2015 2:30 p.m.
@ThatJunkMage lol, Yeah, Pushing leg day is just a bad idea =P
@gnarlicide, When your muscles start to lock up trying to sit down and shite. Then your left looking like your taking a shaky hover shit.
January 22, 2015 2:37 p.m.
gnarlicide says... #8
Oh, I know the feeling. It was just a creepy visual. That's all. Lol.
The worst is trying to beat off after a brutal arm workout.
January 22, 2015 2:40 p.m.
LMAO
Arm day is just a write off altogether for that.
January 22, 2015 2:42 p.m.
gnarlicide says... #11
Dude, sometimes I do not get to make that decision...
If you know what I mean.
January 22, 2015 2:44 p.m.
gnarlicide says... #12
ThatJunkMage I dig the scented stuff idea. I am going to do that along with a kind of expensive rug that she has had her eye on. I think she would like that
"It would really tie the room together."
January 22, 2015 2:46 p.m.
gnarlicide I like the rug idea, its considerate and shows you actually listened to her AND remembered. Women like that kind of thing, or so I hear.
Side note, dude thats pretty legit your wife would do that for you.
January 22, 2015 2:52 p.m.
gnarlicide says... #14
Yeah, she has done this once in a while. Last year she bought me two intro decks of Tempest, and I pulled an ancient tomb and a wasteland in one of them.
She understands my hobby, and supports it. Honestly, she fuckin rules.
January 22, 2015 3:05 p.m.
gnarlicide says... #15
Two years ago she bought me an altered Dark Confidant... it looked like bob was talking to emperor Palpatine. Looks badass.
January 22, 2015 3:06 p.m.
ducttapedeckbox says... #17
The rug idea sounds like a great idea, it's fantastic that she supports your hobby. Usually gifts that show you listened/remember are good, as well as homemade things. Simple handmade jewelry boxes, picture frames, or things like that go over pretty well.
Hey, or something unique to the region you're in. Get her something from the part of Africa you're in!
January 22, 2015 3:27 p.m.
gnarlicide says... #18
@ducttapeddeckbox, Yeah I already got her a bunch of cool things from here for the house. I actually bought an antique mask from this old dude. He said it was older than him. He thinks it belonged to a shaman, based off of the markings on it. He said it would have come from northern Liberia. So now I have an old tribal shaman mask. lets hope its not cursed!
But yeah, I definitely got her the rug. She will be pumped when it shows up to the house.
January 22, 2015 4:10 p.m.
ThisIsBullshit says... #19
Can I go lesbian for your wife? Holy shit. I want somebody to buy me dual lands.
In all honesty though, find her something that she's been asking for. Like that rug.
January 22, 2015 4:15 p.m.
gnarlicide says... #20
ThisIsBullshit I always thought you were a dude... mind = blown.
and no, you cant. Lol.
I got her the rug, BTW.
January 22, 2015 4:18 p.m.
ThisIsBullshit says... #21
Lol well now you know.
Are you sure? Are there more from where she came from? I just want somebody to buy me cards :'(
January 22, 2015 4:20 p.m.
gnarlicide says... #22
I am sure there are more where she came from. I have friends with wives that buy them crazy shit for Valentines day and their Birthdays. Matter of fact, my friends wife bought him an Imperial Seal as an anniversary gift. He was stoked.
January 22, 2015 4:23 p.m.
ThisIsBullshit says... #23
Jesus Christ why can't I find any guys like that???
January 22, 2015 4:24 p.m.
slovakattack says... #24
Some guys are just like that. I know the feeling- I get my giggles from getting my friends surprise presents, and seeing their reaction. Caligula knows what i'm talking about :P
January 22, 2015 4:29 p.m.
gnarlicide says... #25
I suppose you just have to wait for them. Thats the thing, I stopped looking for a "mate" when my wife came along. She used to make fun of MTG in High School, then when she moved in with me, she found my collection and I showed her how to play. She now respects the game. She doesnt play much. She will play EDH and Draft with me. My daughter (8 year old), likes playing. So I built her a modern R/b/w Burn deck, and she caught on really quick.
But in conclusion, I tell everyone this... just stop looking for people, the right one will come to you. I was just fortunate enough to meet mine early.
January 22, 2015 4:30 p.m.
@slovakattack I almost sharte myself when I got that promo Geist you sneaky man you <3
I still have that last cruise for you too btw. Even though it's banned lmao
January 22, 2015 4:34 p.m.
GhostChieftain says... #27
Dude, your wife is rad. When you get back, you should take her to go see her favorite band. Concerts are always good.
ThisIsBullshit I would totally buy you cards if we were together... they would just be substantially less expensive :P
January 22, 2015 4:45 p.m.
gnarlicide says... #29
Caligula, fuck... a promo geist? nice friend.
luther, She already beat me to the punch... she wants me to go to Carolina Rebellion Tour with her. to see Rise Against and Hatebreed. I think Slayer will be there too, I dont remember. But she wants to take me! I told her I would take her to dinner to somewhere fancy where I have to wear my suit. she likes the suit.
January 22, 2015 4:56 p.m.
GhostChieftain says... #30
Dear god...... the woman is perfect. I can't even fathom how a person can be so lucky as you. You should wear that suit. Like every day. Wear the shit out of it.
January 22, 2015 5:03 p.m.
@gnarlicide it's what happens when you know someone who's an avid trader like him, He find's so many deals sometimes he just can't help it =P
Everyone: Trade him all your Promo Ugins. You know you wanna.
January 22, 2015 5:06 p.m.
I should mention he's also hooked a brotha up with a free Domri Rade, Ballin'!
January 22, 2015 5:06 p.m.
gnarlicide says... #33
Lol, will do.
The suit was the best 350 I ever spent. Even had it tailored. I had the colors and design picked out to make me look taller (I am 5'6"), and I found me some nice Oxford Style shoes, swanky cologne... the works.
She goes bananas over it.
Anyone can be as lucky as me. You just have to look for quality, man. I proposed to her after 3 months of dating... and we have been married for 10 years.
January 22, 2015 5:10 p.m.
slovakattack says... #34
Pssh, as if you haven't done me a good turn too. We look out for each other <3
January 22, 2015 5:10 p.m.
slovakattack says... #35
gnarlicide: Sounds like you have a wonderful relationship. I hope to have the same, one day.
January 22, 2015 5:11 p.m.
slovakattack says... #36
Er, with a spouse. Not YOUR spouse. In case that was unclear.
January 22, 2015 5:12 p.m.
gnarlicide says... #37
Nice. slovakattack, I should start getting back into my video articles I used to do. I handed out some cool shit to users for no reason. I Gave one guy a playset of altered Doom Blades that I did, and sent a new budget player a Thoughtseize. Stuff like that. It was always a good feeling when some dude would return a message I sent them asking for their address because they won something.
January 22, 2015 5:13 p.m.
fluffybunnypants says... #38
@ Caligula
I know that feels, bro. I went back to Muay Thai after 2 months off. If I couldn't see that they were still attached to by body, I would assume that both of my legs have fallen off. I also decided it was a good idea to walk up and down the stairs in the parking garage at work today to get into work/get back to my car. Four flights of actual torture.
Hatebreed and Slayer put on a sick live show, man. Have fun.
January 22, 2015 5:14 p.m.
gnarlicide says... #39
Thanks fluffybunnypants, I have seen them before several times. I have not seen slayer after Jeff died, though, so I am not sure if it will be the same
slovakattack no worries, I know what you meant, lol.
January 22, 2015 5:16 p.m.
fluffybunnypants says... #40
I'm surprised they're carrying on without him. I mean, when the principal songwriter of a lot of your best shit dies, it seems like that's a fine time to hang up the gloves as a band. At this point it's really only Tom, Kerry and two random dudes.
January 22, 2015 5:18 p.m.
gnarlicide says... #41
Yeah, thats what I thought too... and then I realized...
THEY ARE MOTHERFUCKING SLAYER!!!!!!!!!!!!
January 22, 2015 5:21 p.m.
fluffybunnypants says... #42
I don't know, man. I haven't liked any of their newer shit.
January 22, 2015 5:33 p.m.
I am so thankful I saw Slayer while Jeff was still around. He was the man. He did nothing but headbang and play sweet sweet guitar.
...On the other hand I missed Decapitated before 3/4 members died or got brain damage from crashing into a logging truck. So so so sad I missed them before that unfortunate accident..
January 22, 2015 6:04 p.m.
And @fluffybunnypants Muay Thai! Nice!
That's something that'd been on my Radar for a little while. My Jiu Jitsu class is right after a Muay Thai class so I snuck in a few times to watch the techniques, Looks like lots of fun.
January 22, 2015 6:06 p.m.
fluffybunnypants says... #45
@ Caligula
Sick, another jits practitioner. Never thought I'd find one here.
Honestly, I told myself that I'd be be okay with just doing BJJ, but that didn't last long.
January 22, 2015 6:13 p.m.
Lol, You get that itch to let your hands and feet go after watching people do it so many times hahaha, It's why I had to get myself a heavy bag and some gloves.
Jits is so much fun, It's such a sneaky/sly martial art, very subtle and you don't have to work hard or anything.
January 22, 2015 6:17 p.m.
fluffybunnypants says... #47
@ Caligula
I already had a Muay Thai background from when I was in college. My shins were already conditioned/calcified/whatever, I was just reluctant as an attempt to avoid further injury. But you're right, watching people work pads and whatnot got me going again.
Careful if you're using a heavy sand bag. Start light and kick near the top if you're using your shin, kicking towards the bottom is a real quick way to break your tibia.
I love that about jits. I think it really epitomizes what a martial art should be.
Have you checked out Metamoris yet?
January 22, 2015 6:33 p.m.
aeonstoremyliver says... #48
gnarlicide, amazing bro! Funny, I was just in a 'brag about our cool wives' conversation with my bass player last night at band practice... Intriguing though how stuff works out. I was somewhat of a ladies' man for a long time, hoping to find someone to settle down with. Looking for love in all the wrong places, as the adage goes. I ceased, vowing to be a better man, and made a list of wholesome qualities I wanted in a woman.
I met my wife off of OK Cupid. True story. We hit it off, dated, and were married less than a year of knowing one another. She is now the mother of two of our children. She is supportive and encouraging of my dreams and passions. And, every now and again, buys me craft beer and a booster pack of MTG. Not quite an Underground Sea or a Paul Reed Smith, but the intent for love is there just the same.
Have you gotten into the 'love languages' thing? It's interesting, to say the least. Do scope it out with your wife if you haven't done so already.
January 22, 2015 7:19 p.m.
gnarlicide says... #49
aeonstoremyliver, yeah... oddly enough, we had the love language class thing at my work less than a year ago. Some chick came in and told us to listen, (none of our spouses were present) and she started talking to us about it. It was interesting, but i felt that the others in the room benefitted more from it than me. I even described it to my wife and she looked it up... she wasn't impressed. She was on that kick of like, "dude, we have been together for 9 years... why fix something that ain't broke"
This is not to say that we didn't go to marriage counseling at one point in time, but that was more for "just got back from a nasty deployment" and she needed to figure out how to deal with me.
January 22, 2015 7:25 p.m.
aeonstoremyliver says... #50
Yeah, we took from it some things, but really a relationship is much more complex. It's an interesting tool to have in your box, IMHO.
That last bit I don't have much to comment on, but can sympathize. Heavy shit, bro. I'm a peace time Marine Corps veteran. I'm glad that things have had a pleasant turn out.
On a wholly different note, mayhap E7#9, The Greatful Dead are playing a 'Fare Thee Well' show at Wrigley Field in Chicago over the 4th of July. That's like 100 miles, about 2 hours, from where I live. I haven't looked at ticket prices yet; kinda intrepid. I suppose I could donate plasma and shit.
Caligula says... #2
Send her some Edible arrangements. SHITS DELISH.
January 22, 2015 2:20 p.m.