Connection And Disconnection

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Happy Bastille Day!

("What was the Bastille?" Alexandre asks us. Nice :-P)

I wanted to play the 1812 Overture (hey, it has the French national anthem in it), until I realized it's about the Russians beating the French, and then I wanted to play Les Miserables until I realized it was the wrong end of the French Revolution, and sort of a failed attempt at one at that O.o So we just shot off the cannon. Cannons work for any celebration, after all :-P

I've noticed something odd (well, I've noticed it, sort of, for a while, but I've been clarifying it more today). People that tend to be exactly like other people are always proclaiming their differences. "You don't understand!" "You don't know me!"-- and yet they stay safely within the bounds of accepted speech, fashion, music, behavior, expression-- hell, even those thoughts they so proudly guard as one-of-a-kind and unready for the world are nothing new under the sun and thoroughly unprofound. I mean, look at the Punk/Emo movement . . . can anything be more testament to the phenomenon than that? They all cry out about their loneliness in perfect unison. Part of me wants to laugh. Part of me just gets depressed, because that's such the common human tragedy, to feel alone in our collective anguish.

So then there's the different people-- the obviously different people (for we all are, indeed, immensely different . . . ). Those with physical disabilities are very good at expressing just how emotionally non-disabled they are. Consequently, I feel a lot of them are better at seeking similarities, and react to people much more maturely than people often react to them-- all, the nature action-reaction synthesis . . .

It even applies to the mental, too. Most of the greatest philosophers, to whom we owe most of our collective consciousness-- they were all weirdos. Society didn't like them. They were freaks, kookies, hermits, bizarros. Yet they spoke accurately for all humanity; they saw the similarities rather than the differences. Emo kid in the suburbs cries out that he is alone, and yet down the street a million other emo kids in the same shirt crying alone to the same band cry out the same thing; hermit philosopher is shunned by everybody within a ten-mile radius and yet proclaims his absolute brotherhood and connection to all of man.

So, in terms of the moderate (for everything moderates), where do we stand? When we feel most alone, are we really the most connected to our humankind?-- and when we cry out with the beauty of our connection to the human race, are we really some kind of counter-zeitgeist whom nobody understands? Historical and personal evidence, for me, points to that. I can explain if anyone wants, cares . . .

I don't even know if I am making any sort of a point today. I can tell the time of the month is coming up and I am throwing out accusations and bitchiness like crazy, and generally avoiding my family and Alexandre and sleeping a lot because I don't want to spread my bad mood around. Yet I think I do *think* better when I am depressed. Ha, ha . . . nothing like actual loneliness to make you more connected and more understanding of the human race . . .

What Level Of Geisha Are You? (read memo)

You are a Maiko! An apprentice Geisha!!! You are most likely very pretty and have learned all of the skills of being a Geisha...though you are probably still trying to enhance/master them. You have started to go out on the town and gather clients to increase your experience and ensure your way to becoming a true Geisha! Also to pay off your dept to the Okiya!!! ^_^
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Which One of The 7 Main Arts Are You? (Beautiful Pictures -- FIXED!)

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Which of the Natural World Wonders are you? (Detailed quiz, worth taking)

You are the Great Barrier Reef! You are accepting of people different from you, just as the reef houses a HUGE amount of different species. You love diversity and color, and your personality can light up a room with your smile. You might not be the smartest when it comes to school, but you'll go far in life. it took me forever to look up everything and create this quiz. It means a lot to just let me know what you think and rate!
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Where was your soul born?[pics + detailed answeres]

Your soul was born in the Light of the Sun.You're a very nice and open-minded person. Maybe even a little naive. You want to believe the best about everyone and you're willing to give anyone a second chance. You're optimistic and your element is Light of course. You're loyal to your friends and you feel terrible when someone close to you is depressed. You try to give everyone in your surrounding attention which can lead to that you forget your own needs. Sit down and relax. Think about what you need for a second. You forget your own feelings and that's never good. You can't save everyone. Let the people that love you take care of you for a second. Your friends love you and they'll do anything for you. You don't have to take care of them all the time.
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Which of the Four Elements represents you best? ((Pictures and VERY detailed results))

You are Earth! The element Earth represents our Mother, the planet Earth itself. It also represents permanence, stability, and security. Hoofed animals, forest dwellers, insects, and digging animals fall under the Earth element. Animals like the Wolf, Cow, Rabbit, Chipmunk, and so on.Earth's mythical creature is the Dwarf.Earth is traditionally placed at the North pole which represents winter. The winter time of our life is Old Age. The time of day associated with Earth is Midnight.Astrological signs that correspond with the Earth element are Taurus, Virgo, and Capricorn.The planets are Venus and JupiterTarot cards that represent the Earth element are the Empress, the World, the Hermit, Judgement, the Chariot, and the Wheel of Fourtune.The Earth element's Archangel is Uriel. Uriel is usually clothed in green, brown, and black. He is a fearsome yet quite figure who offers justice.Gems associated with this element are Onyx, Obsidian, Peridot, Emerald, and Cat's Eye,Balanced people of the Earth element hold Endurance, Nutrition, Responsibility, and Concentration. Earth bound people are also quiet, natural leaders with a sense of strength and direction.Please rate and or message!! I would REALLY appreciate it! All research from: http://thedance.com/wicca101/earth.htm
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I took that twice, and also got "Air," once, too . . .

What Kind of Shadow Are You? (with gorgeous pics)

You are a forest shadow. Your essence is that of the tree or beast that casts you upon the earth. You feel a purpose to be in balance with the cycles of life and are wise and beautiful in your submission to the justice of Mother Nature. You are peaceful in temperament and, though you feel small, your spirit is precious, strong, and mighty as the (green)forces with which it is affiliated. (please rate my quiz cuz it took me for freaking ever to create)
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[crazyaphrodite.livejournal.com]

I too think better when slightly depressed (which is honestly most of the time... not that I'm sad *angsty yell* emooooooooo most of the time, just a bit down. My psych teacher was telling us (and I agree) that people who are mildly depressed see the world most realistically (I always assumed so, but nevereally wanted to make that claim). Of course, that couldn't be entirely accurate, that would be hard to test. You'd have to make up your own definition of "reality", which is just a generally tricky field. But whatever, that might not have supported anything, but I see why you (and I) would think better when sorta depressed. Yeah...