# Today, I did THIS for me (Your Answers Requested) **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [May 18, 2011, 12:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/today-i-did-this-for-me-your-answers-requested/582265 "2011-05-18T00:16:33Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![melodyharmonius](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/melodyharmonius/32/21310_2.png) [@melodyharmonius](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/melodyharmonius)\ **Post date:** [May 18, 2011, 12:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/today-i-did-this-for-me-your-answers-requested/582265/1 "2011-05-18T00:16:33Z")
So what did you do for yourself today? Big or small - I’d love to hear it! Today, after months and months of not being on the straight dope for any meaningful amount of time, I started this thread. Yay me! ---
**Author:** ![jz78817](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/jz78817/32/1028_2.png) [@jz78817](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jz78817)\ **Post date:** [May 18, 2011, 12:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/today-i-did-this-for-me-your-answers-requested/582265/2 "2011-05-18T00:18:02Z")
I kept myself from breaking inanimate objects. ---
**Author:** ![melodyharmonius](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/melodyharmonius/32/21310_2.png) [@melodyharmonius](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/melodyharmonius)\ **Post date:** [May 18, 2011, 12:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/today-i-did-this-for-me-your-answers-requested/582265/3 "2011-05-18T00:19:12Z")
> [@jz78817](#): > > I kept myself from breaking inanimate objects. Yay you! If the inanimate were animate, I’m sure they would thank you too 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Sierra\_Indigo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/f0a364/32.png) [@Sierra\_Indigo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sierra_Indigo)\ **Post date:** [May 18, 2011, 12:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/today-i-did-this-for-me-your-answers-requested/582265/4 "2011-05-18T00:27:50Z")
I haven’t done anything for Me today, but depending on how many files I get completed by lunch time, I may consider asking the TL if I can flex off this PM and go home early to go play Half-Life 2 (yes, I’ve played it to completion before, I just started again recently) ---
**Author:** ![aruvqan](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/aruvqan/32/2891_2.png) [@aruvqan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aruvqan)\ **Post date:** [May 18, 2011, 12:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/today-i-did-this-for-me-your-answers-requested/582265/5 "2011-05-18T00:30:23Z")
I took a long hot shower when I didn’t need one just because I was a bit chilly. ---
**Author:** ![Broomstick](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/broomstick/32/246_2.png) [@Broomstick](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Broomstick)\ **Post date:** [May 18, 2011, 12:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/today-i-did-this-for-me-your-answers-requested/582265/6 "2011-05-18T00:36:04Z")
Borrowed Series 2 of Doctor Who from the county library so when I get to the relaxing part of the night have something enjoyable to watch on the TV instead of the crap that’s broadcast. ---
**Author:** ![Ibanez](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/a4c791/32.png) [@Ibanez](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ibanez)\ **Post date:** [May 18, 2011, 12:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/today-i-did-this-for-me-your-answers-requested/582265/7 "2011-05-18T00:41:01Z")
I stopped a guy from pummeling his girlfriend in public today. I guess it was more for her benifit than my own, but I couldn’t live with myself but just standing by like the other men were doing in the area as I raced past them as they gawked. So yeah, I’ll be able to sleep well tonight. ---
**Author:** ![needscoffee](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/needscoffee/32/1076_2.png) [@needscoffee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/needscoffee)\ **Post date:** [May 18, 2011, 12:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/today-i-did-this-for-me-your-answers-requested/582265/8 "2011-05-18T00:54:30Z")
> [@melodyharmonius](#): > > So what did you do for yourself today? Big or small - I’d love to hear it! > > Today, after months and months of not being on the straight dope for any meaningful amount of time, I started this thread. Yay me! Where’ve you been? ---
**Author:** ![Moonlitherial](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/4bbf92/32.png) [@Moonlitherial](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Moonlitherial)\ **Post date:** [May 18, 2011, 1:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/today-i-did-this-for-me-your-answers-requested/582265/9 "2011-05-18T01:31:53Z")
I booked a week long vacation. Vacation time approved and hotel booked. I’ll start haunting the airline sites over the next few days until I find the appropriate travel to get me there. ---
**Author:** ![gardentraveler](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/gardentraveler/32/3576_2.png) [@gardentraveler](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/gardentraveler)\ **Post date:** [May 18, 2011, 1:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/today-i-did-this-for-me-your-answers-requested/582265/10 "2011-05-18T01:35:23Z")
> [@Ibanez](#): > > I stopped a guy from pummeling his girlfriend in public today. I guess it was more for her benifit than my own, but I couldn’t live with myself but just standing by like the other men were doing in the area as I raced past them as they gawked. So yeah, I’ll be able to sleep well tonight. Good on you. Me? I’ve been hanging in bed, NOT walking because my achilles tendon is rather angry at me. And: Hi **Melody**! Nice to see you around again! ---
**Author:** ![Inner\_Stickler](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/inner_stickler/32/318_2.png) [@Inner\_Stickler](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Inner_Stickler)\ **Post date:** [May 18, 2011, 1:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/today-i-did-this-for-me-your-answers-requested/582265/11 "2011-05-18T01:38:05Z")
I took an hour and a half walk this afternoon. It was sunny and breezy and everything is green and it was nice and relaxing. ---
**Author:** ![pudytat72](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/ce7236/32.png) [@pudytat72](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pudytat72)\ **Post date:** [May 18, 2011, 1:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/today-i-did-this-for-me-your-answers-requested/582265/12 "2011-05-18T01:42:53Z")
I went to the pool (warm, salt-water, indoor pool=so nice!) and exercised for an hour. I’m starting to swim laps-up to 10 laps now, 2 without stopping. Finally, an exercise that I enjoy! And on Sunday, I got rid of a chunk of concrete and a pile of bricks that had been on my patio for 3 years. ---
**Author:** ![Ellen\_Cherry](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ellen_cherry/32/3600_2.png) [@Ellen\_Cherry](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ellen_Cherry)\ **Post date:** [May 18, 2011, 1:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/today-i-did-this-for-me-your-answers-requested/582265/13 "2011-05-18T01:43:40Z")
Melody! I think of you every time I meet someone named Ron. 😃 Today I got an iPad! I’ve been waiting for it for like a MILLION YEARS!! Well, maybe about a month. It’s awesome. ---
**Author:** ![VunderBob](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/839c29/32.png) [@VunderBob](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/VunderBob)\ **Post date:** [May 18, 2011, 1:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/today-i-did-this-for-me-your-answers-requested/582265/14 "2011-05-18T01:47:43Z")
I just hit the submit button on my application to join the local Rescue Squad. I’ve been having siren withdrawal since the first of the year when I quit the old one because of a job transfer and move. ---
**Author:** ![Kolga](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/e56c9b/32.png) [@Kolga](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kolga)\ **Post date:** [May 18, 2011, 1:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/today-i-did-this-for-me-your-answers-requested/582265/15 "2011-05-18T01:50:50Z")
> [@Ibanez](#): > > I stopped a guy from pummeling his girlfriend in public today. I guess it was more for her benifit than my own, but I couldn’t live with myself but just standing by like the other men were doing in the area as I raced past them as they gawked. So yeah, I’ll be able to sleep well tonight. Good for you. I transplanted seedlings, went for two long walks with my dog, and spent time online. I’m in between semesters. ---
**Author:** ![Spice\_Weasel](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/spice_weasel/32/5435_2.png) [@Spice\_Weasel](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Spice_Weasel)\ **Post date:** [May 18, 2011, 2:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/today-i-did-this-for-me-your-answers-requested/582265/16 "2011-05-18T02:05:40Z")
I got cookies and milk today at the local bookstore coffee shop. It’s been a stressful week, but that was kind of an awesome moment. ---
**Author:** ![MeanOldLady](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/meanoldlady/32/10737_2.png) [@MeanOldLady](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MeanOldLady)\ **Post date:** [May 18, 2011, 2:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/today-i-did-this-for-me-your-answers-requested/582265/17 "2011-05-18T02:06:15Z")
Bought myself some shoes. My friend had some red sneakers, I decided they were fun, and made [these](http://www.zappos.com/puma-imani-mesh-wns-barberry-hawaiian-ocean) mine. ---
**Author:** ![blondebear](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/blondebear/32/1022_2.png) [@blondebear](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/blondebear)\ **Post date:** [May 18, 2011, 2:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/today-i-did-this-for-me-your-answers-requested/582265/18 "2011-05-18T02:09:27Z")
I’m on vacation, so pretty much everything I’m doing is for me. I visited Fort Union National Monument and hiked around the rim of Capulin Volcano–man, what an amazing view! ---
**Author:** ![ladyfoxfyre](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/ad7895/32.png) [@ladyfoxfyre](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ladyfoxfyre)\ **Post date:** [May 18, 2011, 2:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/today-i-did-this-for-me-your-answers-requested/582265/19 "2011-05-18T02:12:10Z")
I managed to do a high figure-4 and inversion in pole dancing tonight. The bruises on my thighs will not be pretty tomorrow but it was very pretty at the time. ---
**Author:** ![Telemark](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/telemark/32/372_2.png) [@Telemark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Telemark)\ **Post date:** [May 18, 2011, 2:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/today-i-did-this-for-me-your-answers-requested/582265/20 "2011-05-18T02:28:25Z")
I got out for a 6:00 AM run before an all day meeting so I would get some exercise. [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/today-i-did-this-for-me-your-answers-requested/582265.md?page=2)