Recent content by Zacarus

The above reply was mine, by the way. I have only been on here a few times, but would be interested in meeting new people that also have CF, specifically those who are about my age (18) and are going to college.

<blockquote>Quote<br><hr>What body part or sense would you trade to get rid of CF?<hr></blockquote> None, of course. Unlike many others on this board, I do not really care whether I live to be sixty, seventy, eighty, or even ninety years old. Quality matters, not quantity; to experience...

I love many genres, but my favorite artists are: nine inch nails Karsh Kale Mors Syphilitica Unto Ashes dead can dance while listening to the radio, I usually tune in to alternative / rock stations...

<blockquote>Quote<br><hr>I mean, I'm not saying, "hey, lets ban smoking" because I understand its an addiction.<hr></blockquote> An addiction...what a pathetic excuse. Out of their petty and hedonistic disregard for themselves and others, they huddle under the banner of "smoking is my right,"...

To balance it out, Things that annoy me about (some) "CFers": 1) Lack of ambition / energy, general apathy. 2) Nihilistic complex or constant depression / self-destructive behavior. 3)<blockquote>Quote<br><hr>Sometimes I forget to cover my mouth when I'm coughing, and some green will fly out...

<blockquote>Quote<br><hr>it is silly to quote latin. The meaning is lost due to the fact hardly anyone speaks it anymore. If you're going to put a quote, then you might as well translate it so it isn't lost. =-)<hr></blockquote> It is not my fault that people are intellectually lazy, but very...

<blockquote>Quote<br><hr>It's given me different views of the world and unique experiences.<hr></blockquote> You mean like breathing into a compressed nubulizer unit? Wow, what a unique experience. <blockquote>Quote<br><hr>I don't think getting a CF-related tattoo says "this disease controls...

"I hate doing my medicine" Fine, then, stop taking it, and become weak, feeble, and sickly. Watch as you lose your every last power and become a mere burden upon others. If you truly want to transcend your illness, you must fight it...to the death. And though you may find it tedious, just...

I would advise against such, Emily. Remember that tatoos are (fairly) permanent, though this disease may not be. I despise my illness (however comparatively minor it may be to yours) and would never think of branding myself in such a way. Better to place it in the back of your mind and try to...

Though having only visited this site for the first time a few days ago, I have seen many comments concerning how people living with cystic fibrosis tend to appear younger than their actual biological ages...does anyone know why this is? Perhaps a lack of nutrition due to poor digestion as a...