Yes, it's one of these. Answer here and repost, and I'll answer on yours!
01. who are you, what's our relationship: 02. how and where did we meet: 03. what's my middle name: 04. how long have you known me: 05. tell me one good thing about myself: 06. when you first saw me what was your impression: 07. my age: 08. birthday: 09. my favorite band at the moment: 10. colour eyes: 11. do i have any siblings: 12. have you ever had a crush on me: 13. what's one of my favorite things to do: 14. do you remember one of the 1st things I said to you: 15. describe me in 3 words: 16. name 5 things i love: 17. do you think i'm good looking: 18. how would you describe me to someone: 19. would you ever date me: 20. tell me one thing you've always wanted to say but never did: 21: what do you like most about me: 22: if we could spend a day together what would we do: 23: have we ever gotten in a fight: 24: do you think we will be friends for at least 3 or 4 more years: 25. Give me a nickname and explain why you picked it.: 26. What do you think my weakness is?: 27. Do you think I'll get married?: 28. What makes me happy?: 29. What makes me sad?: 30. What reminds you of me?: 31. If you could give me anything what would it be?: 32. When's the last time you saw me?: 33. Do you think our friendship is getting stronger/weaker/or staying the same?: 34. Do you feel that you could talk to me about anything and I would listen?: 35. Are you going to put this on your livejournal and see what I say about you?: 36. If I was an ice cream flavor, which would I be and why?: 37. What song (if any) reminds you of me?: 38. If you could change one thing about me, what would it be?: 39. Would you make a move on me?: 40. Do I cross your mind at least 1 time a day?:
Dr. Nakano was good enough to share some of his logic with me the past few nights, for which I was most grateful. First and foremost, was his lesson of quiet shame.
Shame: A. A painful emotion caused by a strong sense of guilt, embarrassment, unworthiness, or disgrace. Capacity for such a feeling: "Have you no shame?" B. One that brings dishonor, disgrace, or condemnation. C. A condition of disgrace or dishonor; ignominy. D. A great disappointment.
According to Dr. Nakano, people react differently according to the intensity of the emotion, and by the environment they find themselves in. For example; in Japan, minor slights and mistakes can be regarded with great shame, due to the cultures rigid view of rules. However, what might pass for a shameful act there might be considered a minor thing in Brazil, where the culture is more open.
Depending on the severity of the disgrace, the self-imposed punishment can range anywhere from depression, to self mutilation. Of course, many factors must be considered into the event which caused the shaming, and the mind of the shamed individual. Since every culture deals with the emotion of shame in different ways, it can be assumed the shamed individual will act accordingly. However, this is not always the case; in places like the United States, which experiences a cultural conflict, one must observe the family & acquaintances of the individual to see the possible result of emotional shame. Even then, however, it is difficult to say with certainty an individual might do.
Dr. Nakano has dipped into this subject a few times, though he finds it too distasteful to study it too much. Its self-loathing nature makes it vastly too morbid, and thus unsatisfactory at the end of the day. As he put it;
"Those who harbor an unhealthy obsession with shame, find themselves morbidly occupied with their own failures."
On a side note, the curious thing of shame is that the only forgiveness acceptable to an individual who places shame on themselves is their own forgiveness, which can sometimes be harder to attain than the forgiveness of others. A fascinating thing all together.
.. I really don't understand the outrageous reactions by some of these people so opposed to national healthcare. I would be VERY interested to hear from someone who is opposed to it (if I even know anyone who is): What SPECIFICALLY do you find so objectionable about national health care? It's not going to replace private health care.. it's just an option for people who can't AFFORD private health insurance. If your answer in any way shape or form references Sarah Palin's "death council" comment as being valid, well then your answer is worthless.
Hahahaha.. Billy Mays and Anthony Sullivan. This sounds like it'll be awesome. Notice Vince Offer (Shlomi) is not there. I heard on a radio show (I forget which) that Billy Mays was interviewed on that Mays was pissed at Offer for pitching knockoffs of his products, and challenged him to a sell-off. That would be an epic fight.
Wow.. the design is almost 40 years old, and it's getting a new lease on life. Though I guess it's actually based off the F-15E, and technically is only a 20 year old design..
Mar. 23rd, 2009 @ 10:48 am
Quoted from the article: "Apostrophes denote possessions that are no longer accurate, and are not needed," he said. "More importantly, they confuse people. If I want to go to a restaurant, I don't want to have an A-level (high school diploma) in English to find it."
Sooo.. we should just let our kids have a rudimentary grasp of the language and not bother with education so it'll be easier on us? Is this what he's implying? has anyone ever been confused by an apostrophe?
So, Embry-Riddle is my top choice in aviation schools. They have two campuses, one in Daytona Beach in Florida, the other in Prescott, AZ. I'm leaning toward Daytona, but I'm not married to either.
After talking to them, if I went in with a BFA in photo into an undergrad program, they would treat me as a transfer student which means I would have all my gen-ed stuff complete, and I could finish a BS in Aviation Science within two or three years (their aviation program is designed to take three, but most take four).
My other option is to go the Masters of Aviation Science route. The problem with this is, I don't know if I will have enough time to study for and take the GRE and apply in time for fall, and on top of that I don't know if I would be eligible for ROTC in a masters program. Research will tell, I suppose..
Jan. 29th, 2009 @ 03:53 pm
If you read this please post a comment with a COMPLETELY MADE UP AND FICTIONAL memory of you and me. It can be anything you want (good or bad) BUT IT HAS TO BE FAKE.
Jan. 17th, 2009 @ 09:06 pm
01) Are you currently in a serious relationship? 02) What was your dream growing up? 03) What talent do you wish you had? 04) If I bought you a drink what would it be? 05) Favorite vegetable? 06) What was the last book you read? 07) What zodiac sign are you? 08) Any Tattoos and/or Piercings? If so, where. 09) Worst Habit? 10) If you saw me walking down the street would you offer me a ride? 11) What is your favorite sport? 12) Do you have a Pessimistic or Optimistic attitude? 13) What would you do if you were stuck in an elevator with me? 14) Worst thing to ever happen to you? 15) Tell me one weird fact about you. 16) Do you have any pets? 17) What would you do if I showed up at your house unexpectedly? 18) What was your first impression of me? 19) Do you think clowns are cute or scary? 20) If you could change one thing about how you look, what would it be? 21) Would you be my crime partner or my conscience? 22) What color eyes do you have? 23) Ever been arrested? 24) Bottle or can soda? 25) If you won $10,000 today, what would you do with it? 27) What's your favorite place to hang out at? 28) Do you believe in ghosts? 29) Favorite thing to do in your spare time? 30) Do you swear a lot? 31) Biggest pet peeve? 32) In one word, how would you describe yourself? 33) Do you believe/appreciate romance? 34) Favorite and least favorite food? 35) Do you believe in God? 36) Will you repost this so I can fill it out and do the same for you?
Oct. 26th, 2008 @ 06:04 pm
nervous
excited
WTF