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Say Live and Let Die // Head Canon

There comes a time when a person comes face to face with the problem that they’re having. That time had already come for Jeremiah. The next step from there had to be what he chose to do with that realization. He could decide to ignore it, and keep on the way that he was already going. His other option was to face his issues, and try to fix them. The latter option was the harder one and he wasn’t sure he really wanted to go through it all again. Discussing the root of why he acted the way that he did would force him to think about everything. He also wasn’t ready to move past everything. In a way working through the death of his sister felt like he was trying to move past her, and forget her. He didn’t want to forget her.

The thought was stupid, and he knew that. Jeremiah had made his life’s work a battle against what his sister had to face. He had decided to try and conquer what those before him had not. He was determined to see children living longer lives, happy lives, and not having to watch families torn apart by unnecessary loss. There were so many things that had been better before losing his sister, but he wondered if he would have made this much of himself if that hadn’t happened. Would he have been so determined to do some good in the world if his sister hadn’t passed away? He couldn’t be sure.

None of those thoughts mattered, though, what mattered now was that he’d had enough of the path he was going down. One of these days his reckless behavior was likely to get him into so much trouble he wouldn’t be able to get out of it alive. If he died, how many lives would he have saved then? All the dreams he had of saving children, finding a cure, setting up a foundation in his sister’s name would be all for nothing because those dreams would die right along with him. Jeremiah was no good to any of his patients if he was dead. He might look like a brainless man, obsessed with his own looks, and spending all his time on the beach, but he possessed a lot of medical knowledge and capability. In the end, he knew what he needed to do.

It was his off day from work, and he opened up his laptop searching for phone numbers for psychiatrists. Mental health was paramount to his job, and he had become even more careless with himself than usual which was dangerous for his patients. He found an office that was rated highly and dialed the number. He waited nervously for the person on the other line to answer, and when they picked up he tried his best not to let his nerves get him out of what he was doing. Jeremiah set up an appointment, and once it was all done, he relaxed back against the couch. There was no turning back now. He needed to do this for himself and for his patients. It was time for him to finally heal.

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selenemacsuainsabr‌:

I think it’s important to make the time to read. I know your profession keeps you busy, but it’s a valuable way to engage with the world in quiet moments when it’s impossible to leave the hospital or your poor tired feet cannot carry you out the door in the evening.

Yeah. I just spend most of that time trying to find what doesn’t exist yet in medical research, but keeping up with the new trends. I know I should make more time for recreational reading. It would do me a whole lot better than my tired feet always finding a way to carry me out the door. Gets me into more trouble than it’s worth. Reading wouldn’t do that so I should work on that more.

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zosiasolomon‌:

It’s a magical place to me, and I suppose that’s why I do that. I turn it into a bit of poetry for the simple fact that it moves me in the various ways a poem can, the landscape and all that’s made up of it evokes so much spirit. I hope you get there some day, but is there any place you’ve really been wanting to travel to? Poaching is the most horrific event; it’s brutal murder and slaughter for things as you said —- trophies and money. Greed. At least hunters waste no part of what they kill. The farmers there are an issue as well, but it’s a sensitive one. 

At least that’s something you recognize and acknowledge with yourself, that you’re not in a place in your life where you’re ready to be responsible for another life. I wish more people were that self aware. Four days with your parents —- that’s four days longer than I could manage with my own. I do hope you had a good visit with them. What kinds of activities do you get up to on family visits?

Do you like cats? They’re any easy animal to start with. They don’t require the same level and type of attention that dogs do; you leave them enough food and water, clean out their box, and they’ll love on you when you lounge. Especially when it’s sleep time, but it’s worthy furry love that could be good for you if you’d like a pet in your life.

I’ve been lucky, and I got to travel places with my parents when I was younger, but I would like to go to Australia, and Japan. Those are probably my top two. Maybe I’ll get to see what you find beautiful about your location too, though. I’m really up for going anywhere and seeing anything. I’m still hoping that some day we’ll be able to really officially change the game with all of that. Then maybe we won’t be seeing entire species fade away.

I’m self aware of that bit of me at the very least. My parents and I don’t have the best relationship, but I have to try. I’m their last living child, so there’s no use in shutting them out when we are where we are because they don’t know how to cope with the same loss that I also haven’t found a way to deal with. It’s been over ten years and I’m still shit at handling it. So if I’m shit at handling my sister’s death, can’t blame them for the same thing. At least I know where I got my inability to cope appropriately. We don’t get up to much, just kind of spending time in the same space, and being really awkward. They always think they want to see my face, then they see me and I think I bring a lot of bad memories along when I’m around. It never goes the way one expects.

Don’t think I’d ever considered cats. Maybe I should. They’re cute, even if they kind of do their own thing.

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princexfdenmark‌:

At home I’m just me. We might have a staff running the home but I get to be myself. I live a very public life but once I’m past the gate i’m my own man. 

Then I guess your home is kind of your haven. It’s good you get to just be yourself somewhere. Still, must be hard to handle, you probably have to be self aware of everything that you’re doing all day long.

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princexfdenmark‌:

I was actually hung over the day after Micah’s wedding. I know it was a while ago but it isn’t often I get to act like a normal guy. 

Every once in a while it’s good to let loose, but at least you’re responsible about it. I think I’ve been a bit less responsible. So, I know you’re not like the rest of us since you’re kind of in the public a lot, but do you get privacy at home? I mean, aside from with the kid and the wife and all.

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selenemacsuainsabr‌:

No, of course you do not need to pay for them. I will donate any that haven’t found new homes. Jan Morris’ Conundrum is a wonderful and harrowing account of her transition, I have found myself searching for books of self discovery lately, I would highly recommend it as a perspective on the nature of gender. Do you read often?

I just wanted to make sure. I would hate to feel like I’m just stealing them off of you. Then I’ll take that off your hands. Sounds like it would be a good read. I don’t read often, no. I’d be lying if I said I did, and when I do read I’m usually reading medical journals and research in my field. Every once in a while it’d nice to read something else, but I’ve always been the sort of man who kept himself so busy that there wasn’t much time in the day to read. 

Selene & Jeremiah

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thane-watson‌:

Yes, well, I imagine you would need to be able to smile, and appear positive for your patients what with your chosen career path. I just need to appear as though I’m happy and smiling for a scene even when I’m not, but at least when I hear the word “cut” I can go on feeling however I want.

Definitely need to keep it positive for the kids. I can’t have them seeing me struggle. Plus, I like being upbeat around them, helps get their mind off things for a moment. 

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zosiasolomon‌:

Africa —- it’s one of the absolute most beautiful and magical place I’ve been to in my lifetime. There’s something so raw and exposing about the land, at least for me it helps to put some ease into a weary soul. I go every year to be apart of an operation with the organization Save The Elephants. We work to conserve their lands, preserve the herds and fight against poachers and farmers, and the last two years specifically we’ve been moving a herd into a privately owned and security patrolled preserve. Are you an animal lover? You’ve not gotten away at all this summer?

They are, actually. Linden, my boy, he doesn’t know a stranger, and Chandelle —- well, she’s the Queen and she can be a little standoffish at first but if you have food to share with her, she’ll warm up quicker than you can imagine.

You’re making it sound some place magical. I’ve never been but you’re making me want to go just by your description. That sounds like some worthy work. I hate hearing about people needlessly poaching animals into extinction for the sake of trophies, or whatever other trivial thing. I do love animals but I don’t have any. I’m hardly responsible with myself, let alone another life. I went to visit my parents in Laguna Beach for about four days or so. That was good for now. It’s a critical time in my life trying to get my Fellowship sorted. Once it’s official I’ll worry about planning a good trip.

Alright, then bring the dogs and I’ll bring some Chandelle snacks. I love everyone’s animals, and maybe someday when I’m better at taking care of myself and I have someone else to help me take care of an animal I’ll consider it. Right now I work twelve hours a day, sometimes longer. It’s too long to leave an animal alone at home. Plus I go out a lot after work, and I workout almost every day. I’m just gone more often than not.

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drcartwright‌:

I think I can take a break for beer and funnel cake. You’ve got to let me get through at least one race before you join Lucas and I. We can’t have you showing us up on the first go or I may never get him to do another one.

Sounds great, I’m usually done with my shift around 6pm, so I’m usually able to get places by around 7pm. Or, we could do something if our off days match up. What day works for you? Don’t worry, I’m not training for any marathons at the moment. It’d be too late now. I’ll let you guys kill it on your own this time. I bet you’d keep up with me fine.

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@thane-watson:

Hiding in bed seems like a good option. Pain medication, hydration, and some food.

I did all of those things. It really did help that I didn’t have to work that day because I would’ve been struggling trying to smile for those kids at work.

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selenemacsuainsabr‌:

I cannot say that I have anything medical, but I do have several biographies which explore living with medical and mental health diagnosis if they would be of interest?

Hey I would take those. I bet they’re fascinating. I’d love to take those off your hands if they’re up for grabs. Did you need me to pay for them? I wouldn’t mind.

Selene & Jeremiah

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river-morgan-peretz‌:

It’s just the best way to spend the day. 

I can’t really argue with your rationale there. I don’t know that I like wine so much. I really have to be in the mood for wine, but there are some wines that are amazing. Do you have a favorite?

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maluhialanikahala‌:

It is one of my favorites, man. I could always use a wingman. Let’s hang out sometime!

Sure thing man, all you have to do is ask. When are you next available? If it’s one of my work days I usually get off around 6pm barring any medical emergencies.

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This Old World Still Looks the Same // Head Canon

It was safe to say that Jeremiah had taken things a bit too far the last time he had gone out drinking. He had the next couple of days off from the hospital, and wasn’t careful at all knowing that he wasn’t needing to wake up early. Usually, after getting off of work, going to the gym, and then heading out for a drink he would be cautious. He’d get himself in a good buzz, but he’d stay in control, provided it wasn’t the anniversary of his sister’s death. This time, he wasn’t sure what had set him over the edge. He had gone out, he’d been talking to other people about something or another, some women had come up and started flirting it was all pretty standard.

Somewhere throughout the process of the evening he lost track of the drinks that he’d had. Jeremiah wasn’t even sure how he had managed to get home safely. His car had been out front of his home, so either he had driven himself home recklessly, or someone else drove him home and found alternate transportation home. Either way the fact that he couldn’t remember any details about it worried him. He was letting everything get out of hand, and that was a dangerous sign for him. He began to wonder if he should seek out help for this, but then shrugged it off.

In the end, he’d had a bad hangover, but he hadn’t gone out for drinks that day. He didn’t crave it, he didn’t need it, but he still knew it wasn’t healthy. Jeremiah could have given it all up completely. He probably should, he thought to himself as he considered the idea. The problem still stood and that was that if he didn’t drink he would have to face his sister’s death. He would continue to feel the guilt of being alive while his sister was not. That would never change but maybe he needed to find a way to get past this. It had been too long, and the drinking had been his only crutch to forget. Maybe he did need to get help.

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drcartwright‌:

Two kids, extended family stuff, work, and marathon training… I’m feeling a bit burnt out. Anyone up for a trip to the land of funnel cake or ice cream?

You make me want to work on marathon training, but I figure I gotta let your old man bod win every once in a while. However, up for funnel cakes if you agree to getting a beer with me too.

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selenemacsuainsabr‌:

To think I was only unpacking these boxes a month ago, to be thinking about packing them once again. At least the time allows me some grace in organising my vast eclectic library into some kind of order and donate some of the books which do not need to make the trip across country to Boston. Is anyone looking to add to their shelves? 

If you have anything remotely medical, I’ll take it even if it’s out of date.

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princessofdenmark‌:

I spent the afternoon in my secret garden, picking flowers with Benji and pushing him on the swing. It’s crazy to think that he’s about to be a big brother. He’s such a great little helper already, though, so I’m sure he’ll do great when the littler little arrives. Would anyone like some flowers?

You have a secret garden? I think that’s pretty cool. What other little activity things do you do aside from photography and now gardening?