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Sunday, November 08, 2009

Currently
American Psycho
By Bret Easton Ellis
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Electric Psychic Report

Last Friday I went to the psychic fair at the Convention Centre; being poor, but wanting to have at least a little fun, I went for the cheap & cheesy computer reading. As the printout suggests, I am not taking this seriously by any means, but as a form of entertainment; a few things seem to apply to me or my personality (as I see myself), & some things completely puzzle me. Here’s what the computer spit out after analysing my name & birthdate (I have reproduced the printout, random capitalizations & all):

 

YOUR PSYCHE SECRETS

You were BORN with these MOTIVES but you can CHOOSE your ACTIONS!

 

At the very core of your being is a deep NEED FOR A CHALLENGE & FOR FREEDOM which is expressed in your character & actions by making you…a risk-taker/ a good sport/ enthusiastic/ optimistic/ adaptable/ versatile/ freedom-loving/ fond of travel & the outdoors/ adventurous/ open-minded/ frank & sincere. Try NOT to become…careless/ irresponsible/ foolishly optimistic/ restless/ prone to exaggerate or go to extremes/ too blunt/ tactless/ unable to complete anything/ or a gambler!

 

Erin, your deepest EMOTIONAL needs for security & satisfaction are met when you can BE FREE TO EXPRESS YOUR UNIQUE INDIVIDUALITY and your INVENTIVE & INTUITIVE MENTAL ENERGIES – and BE FREE TO INTERACT WITH MANY & VARIED PEOPLE and MAKE A MEANINGFUL CONTRIBUTION TO THE WORLD. You cultivate a network of friends & contacts and might dedicate yourself to a cause. When your needs are NOT being met you MAY…rationalize or over-analyze your emotions/ be over-active/ rebel/ or make sudden changes.

 

To describe your MENTAL & COMMUNICATING style say these seven S’s…Skeptical. Secretive. Stubborn. Sarcastic. Scathing. Shrewd. The 7th is Suspicious so you got the worst first! Now say six nice P-words…Psychic. Penetrating. Probing. Personal. Passionate. Powerful. You love to dig deep for facts or deeper understanding of…skeletons in closets/ secrets of the human soul or psyche/ Nature’s mysteries/ the meaning of life. You find flaws in traditional ideas & can forcefully push your own!

 

Your way of showing and seeking AFFECTION comes from the idealistic or philosophical orientation. You want honest and open relationships and you feel more comfortable when you both share the same views on ethics & morals or philosophy or religion. You are particularly attracted to partners who have philosophical or spiritual interests or have a higher education. You love travel and may be attracted to people from foreign countries or other races. Try not to be too blunt or moralistic.

 

The greatest LESSONS you learn in this life will be about WORK & SERVICE. You started with a NEED to be of service & be useful but a FEAR of being subservient & being used. Eventually you will learn that to be happy you must be dedicated to some clearly-defined PURPOSE. If you won’t learn then Life can teach you the hard way…with LOSS of self-respect or LIMITATIONS on your success & satisfaction. Find your purpose and SERVE it without resenting routine & avoiding the dirty work.

 

YOUR RELATIONSHIP SECRETS

Anyone born near the following dates is likely to produce some kind of ENERGY between you!  It may be anything from warmth to heat; or from challenge to open conflict! Those of the same sex tend to disturb or irritate or threaten you --  or make you feel tend to disturb or irritate or threaten you – or make you feel like arguing or competing or even fighting. Yet those of the preferred sex still cause feelings of rivalry or irritation…but also generate an exciting SEXUAL MAGNETISM that sometimes produces PASSION – or even some type of love/hate relationship.

Dates any year: within 5 days of AUG 25  NOV 24  FEB 20  MAY 23

 

People born near any of the following four dates (especially on the FIRST) inspire mutual TRUST and CONFIDENCE and BENEVOLENCE. Likely there will be an instinctive DESIRE TO HELP AND PROTECT EACH OTHER. You tend to bring out the best in one another; and could ENCOURAGE and INSPIRE each other and benefit each other in material and spiritual ways. In a relationship with those born near the 2nd & 4th dates there’s a less positive effect than with the 1st date; and there could be a conflict in ideals or ethics.

Dates any year: within 5 days of AUG 31  NOV 30  FEB 26  MAY 29

 

People born near the 1st and 3rd of the following dates tend to provide you with AN ENCOURAGING & INSPIRING & VITALIZING ENERGY to offset any of your doubts and fears or negative feelings. You may come to depend on their positive effect and may form A LONG AND LOYAL BOND which is hard to break. BUT you may ALSO tend to have a confining or limiting effect on them or be overly demanding or critical or disciplinary with them. With those born near the 2nd or 4th dates these negative tendencies are most likely.

Dates any year: within 5 days of SEPT 17  DEC 17  MAR 15  JUN 15

 

People born near the following 4 dates appear to you as UNIQUE or UNPREDICTABLE… even FASCINATING or PUZZLING. Your relationship with them will likely involve a series of SEPARATIONS & ABSENCES due to circumstances or moves or travel – or in some cases there could be an on-again-off-again affair due to sudden splits and reconciliations. People of the preferred sex born on the FIRST date may produce sudden & strong INFATUATIONS; people born on the other dates incite reactions of impatience/annoyance/rebellion.

Dates any year: within 5 days of NOV 14  FEB 10  MAY 12  AUG 14

 

Erin, you will find that the CLOSER a person’s MONTH and DAY of birth are to these dates the stronger and more noticeable the effect will be. Anyone born on or near these dates in ANY YEAR will likely create the effect to some degree at least.

 

RELATIONSHIP SECRETS – PART 2

Erin, you are likely to react to the EGO of anyone born near the following dates; whether it is a conscious & noticeable reaction or an unconscious subtle feeling you can’t explain. Their Ego or Will is either so SIMILAR or so DIFFERENT from yours that it can create stress between you. If they are the same sex you likely feel challenged or irritated; or even unexplainably hostile. Yet if they are of the preferred sex you may feel drawn by or even excited by the same differences that challenge or irritate you!

Dates any year: within 5 days of NOV 24  FEB 21  MAY 23  AUG 25

 

People born near the following dates have the type of character that affects you the most in an EMOTIONAL sense. People born on or near the FIRST date make you feel comfortable & safe & secure and you may find a close friend or even a lifelong mate born on or near this date. People born near the  3rd date likely make you feel emotionally stimulated or challenged; of if they’re of the preferred sex they attract and even fascinate you. People born near the 2nd or 4th dates may seem pushy or intimidating.

Dates any year: within 5 days of  FEB 6  MAY 7  AUG 9  NOV 9

 

Anyone born near the following dates very likely stimulates you MENTALLY. Those born near the FIRST date are easy to talk to and may seem to share your ideas and way of thinking. Those born near the 3rd date challenge your ideas and make a great “sounding board” or opponent in debates. People born on or near the 2nd or 4th dates seem to have a way of thinking so very much at odds with your own…either you just can’t UNDERSTAND them; or you find yourself disagreeing or arguing with them all the time.

Dates any year: within 5 days of NOV 13  FEB 9  MAY 11  AUG 13

 

When you are with someone born near the following dates you’re likely to feel some unexplained or even unnoticed need to PLEASE them or make them LIKE you. If they’re of the preferred sex you may even act flirtatious or coy in a bid to get their attention; and if they are born near the FIRST date you are likely very much attracted to them because some qualities in their basic nature match your subconscious image of the ideal mate. You generally tend to get along well with people born on these dates.

Dates any year: within 5 days of DEC 18  MAR 16  JUN 16  SEP 18

 

Erin, you will find that the CLOSER a person’s MONTH and DAY of birth are to these dates the stronger and more noticeable the effect will be. Anyone born on or near these dates in ANY YEAR will likely create the effect to some degree at least.

 

YOUR ROMANCE SECRETS

You spell L-O-V-E with four C’s…Companionship; Communication; Closeness; Continuity! SHARING is the key to romantic relations for YOU. You need personal involvement & intimacy –something casual dating can’t satisfy. If love becomes an expression of closeness and communication you will find passion at its peak! You’re happiest when you & your lover can be together a lot and share intellectual interests in a long-term love relationship. Friendly relations before physical relations makes loving fun.

 

You are very sociable & love to meet people & listen to them & analyze their motivations. You like close but brief encounters –especially with unconventional or unusual people. You can remain emotionally detached & don’t get involved with others’ problems –but you are helpful & understanding & over objective advice. You are prone to rationalizing though –and often fail to deal with a loved one’s bad behaviour towards you. You need freedom & space in your relationships --& communication!

 

You may think yourself very emotional but really you’re quite emotionally detached –you just THINK about your emotions a lot and have a compulsion to analyze & talk about feelings with your partners. Notice the series of detached & unsatisfying affairs of your youth with partners who were too busy…too far away…too neurotic…or too married to ever give the type of emotional support you seem to need. What you really want is a lover who can be your best friend & share honest & open communication.

 

You need the type of man who is able to keep you interested by variety & change of pace. Also one who gives you compliments.

 

You can be idealistic in love & seek a mental & spiritual kinship more than an emotional reaction. You prefer a “pal” to a more passionate partner –especially one who won’t fence you in. You’re honest & open about your feelings…maybe too blunt!

 

You’re attracted to the type of man who is intelligent & practical & conventional – and you can make you feel important.

 

You amorous & aggressive energies tend to be expressed in an analytic intellectual way & in your search for perfection. Physical needs are strong – but not necessarily tied to love. You’re critical and discriminating in your choice of partners – making you “hard to get” or maybe just too darn fussy! You let logic control your passions and can act cool & detached in situations where others would react emotionally. If someone meets your high standards you can be a loyal long-term lover.

 

YOUR SEDUCTION SECRETS

Erin, you are often attracted to a man who’s intelligent & well-mannered & well-dressed & practical & reliable –especially if he’s neat & clean. Appearances are important to you – not so much looks but looking “proper” – but few are “perfect” enough.

 

Your mind works in mysterious ways & you’re intrigued & excited so much by secret sex or mysterious partners that you’ll often create an air of secrecy when secrecy isn’t needed – just to enhance the excitement. You are drawn to the dark & dangerous side of sex to need to try all the sexual variations that intrigue you because repressing your desires frustrates you but expressing them with a willing partner enhances the sexual experience & self-understanding. Don’t use sex as a power play.

 

Erin, you’re most likely to date or mate the Aquarius type.

 

Men born near the following dates are very likely to ATTRACT you in some way AT FIRST GLANCE! They catch your eye somehow and may even catch your fancy if age and appearance suit you too. It is possible one may be your Soul Mate or a “Love At First Sight”! Regardless of whether they are attractive or available they somehow attract your ATTENTION at the very least. IF there is also a sexual attraction it will be romantic & exciting & HARD TO RESIST – even if it’s unattainable or unsuitable or unlawful!

Dates any year: within 5 days  of JAN 1  MAR 30  JUL 1  OCT 2

 

You are often attracted to the man who is intelligent and free spirited and independent and a good conversationalist. Should he keep you guessing or be a bit off-beat or unconventional he’ll fascinate you – but if he’s too emotional you’ll pass.

 

Erin, you are often attracted to a man who displays high moral and ethical standards and lives up to your ideals of honesty and integrity – and even more if he could teach you something or be a spiritual guide. You want honesty & friendship & fun.

 

You’re a playful & good-natured lover who finds inner thighs & hips are erogenous zones. You can be aroused by anyone playing with your hair. You’re seduced by clever conversation & a real sucker for flattery! An incurable flirt…you’re also a tease in bed and like to see a lover lose control! Your prime purpose is your own orgasm and you may have lots…even if lighter. You prefer the “tried & true” -- & aren’t interested in sex toys or experiments. But you may be fascinated by dogs & horses…

 

You were BORN with these MOTIVES but you can CHOOSE your ACTIONS!

 

ELECTRO – TAROT READING

The 22 Major and 56 Minor Arcana electronic “TAROT cards” were randomly “shuffled” three times then three were drawn from three positions chose. The TAROT may reveal clues to UNDERSTANDING or RESOLVING things…but it speaks by SYMBOLS (as do your dreams).

 

Card 1, THE PAST SITUATION: The PAGE of COINS Card

 

The meanings of the card in the PAST position focus on what has already happened and what really CREATED the present situation. If you see WHICH of these THEMES do apply to your recent PAST you will see WHICH issues & choices in life the NEXT cards refer to. A “Court Card” like a PAGE could signify…(1) a YOUNG PERSON in your life acting out any or all of the qualities or principles symbolised by the PAGE; (2) some of these traits or issues being applicable to YOU; or (3) any of these applying to the SITUATION.

_studying something with interest                       _being realistic & down-to-earth

_learning something new & useful                      _being practical and persevering

_being patient and persistent                             _being cautious or conservative

_self-study or formal education             _an informative & useful message

 

Card 2, THE PRESENT SITUATION: The KNIGHT of SWORDS Card

 

The card in this position symbolizes one or more ISSUES which are at the root of the PRESENT situation…the REAL issues! Think about the various THEMES suggested by the card to realize WHICH ones confirm or clarify a decision you need to make NOW. A “Court Card” like a KNIGHT may signify…(1) an ADULT in one’s life who acts according to some of the qualities or principles symbolised by the card; (2) any of these traits or issues being applicable to YOU; or (3) any of these applying to the SITUATION.

_acting on one’s ideas or beliefs                        _speaking one’s mind forcefully

_having strong opinions & resolve                     _being mentally sharp & assertive

_fighting with words for Truth                _fighting for humanitarian ideals

_being stimulating or persuasive             _an unexpected event or situation

 

Card 3, THE FUTURE RESOLUTION: The 7 of COINS Card (Reversed)

 

ONE or more THEMES of the card positioned here reflect your own real expectations of the future RESOLUTION of the present issue. Changing your attitude or future actions can change this future. One of the card’s THEMES likely suggests or confirms a SOLUTION. A “Pip Card” (Ace to Ten) of the Suit of COINS is concerned more than anything else with MATERIAL and PRACTICAL things in life…

money/possessions/property and making/building/growing things and learning/using/teaching skills – and seeking security.

_disillusionment with one’s life               _dissatisfaction with a career

_little success after long effort                _not feeling fulfilled with work

_fruitless effort and frustration               _loss or failure after much work

_worries over investments or debt                     _thinking about giving up


Saturday, October 31, 2009

Currently
SuperFreakonomics: Global Cooling, Patriotic Prostitutes, and Why Suicide Bombers Should Buy Life Insurance
By Steven D. Levitt, Stephen J. Dubner
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Oui Oui Oui Oui Oui!

C'est l'Halloween

Les sorcières sortent le soir.
Les fantômes aussi.
Le ciel est tout noir.
Les nuages sont gris.
Est-ce que tu as peur
des méchants esprits?
O Monsieur,
Oui, oui, oui, oui, oui.

C’est l’Halloween (4X)

Pendant l’Halloween,
tu peux être ce que tu veux.
Un tigre féroce
Ou un serpent bleu.
Il se fait tard,
Tu rentres à la maison.
O Madame,
Non, non, non, non, non.

C’est l’Halloween (4X)

La lune, elle est pleine.
Le hibou, il crie.
De toutes les branches,
Pendent les chauve-souris.
Est-ce que tu as peur
de cette nuit?
O Madame,
Oui, oui, oui, oui, oui.

C’est l’Halloween (4X)


Thursday, October 22, 2009

Currently
A Complicated Kindness: A Novel
By Miriam Toews
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Incomplete Thoughts on Zombies

Ok, so these questions are pretty lame/ridiculous, but I'm bored.

Are zombies really that bad?

Zombies don't seem to attack each other, would they get along & live peacefully if they were the only 'species' on the planet?

Do 'normal' people not like them because 'normal' people are targeted?

Are zombies the next generation of 'normal' people?

If zombies move so slowly, how are they always able to catch 'normal' people? How are they always able to find hiding people? Do zombies have some kind of ESP when it comes to 'normal' people?

Why are vampires romaticized while zombies are portrayed as mindless things to be feared?

Do zombies have emotions & are they capable of having relationships?

 

Regarding the book I'm currently reading: DON'T READ IT! It is not a good book, I'm forcing myself to finish it just so I can say the whole thing was bad.


Sunday, October 04, 2009

100 Legs of Horror

Why do centipedes have to be a fact of life? I can't stand them! I used to see them every once in a while at the apartment in the bathtub, but now I see them in the house all the time. Where in the house do I always see them? IN MY BEDROOM!! It's usually the gigantic 1-2 inchers too. I am not a fan of insects/bugs in the first place, but give a bug 100's of extra legs & I'm 100 times more frightened of it. I want to look up some ways to discourage them from crawling up my walls, but I'm scared to even see a picture of one. I think I heard somewhere that they are good bugs that eat other bugs, but I don't know how true that is. I have a theory that they can sense fear & then seek that person out in the same way that a cat or dog is able to sense when a person has allergies to animals & then wants that person to pay attention to them. I can't wait until winter when they don't travel through the house (at least they didn't last winter). Calling them 'puppies' rather than centipedes to make them seem less terrifying no longer works, although it's still funny (thanks to Anney's sister-in-law for that suggestion).


Friday, September 04, 2009

Currently
Freakonomics: A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything (P.S.)
By Steven D. Levitt, Stephen J. Dubner
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A History of Violence

After playing Wii Resort at Melissa's a few weeks ago, I wanted to write about how I enjoy the violent games (like sword fighting), but after hopping back on my bike a few times earlier this week, I think writing about how out of shape I feel makes more sense. Don't get me wrong, I really enjoy the violence associated with the sword fighting (hitting my opponent enough to make them fall off the platform, or fending off hoards of attackers), it's the rapid heart beat & sore shoulder that I don't enjoy. The sore shoulder lasted several days! Rapidly waggling my arm around for only a few minutes affected me for several days! That is so pathetic! The out of shape feeling was exacerbated when I decided to fill up my bike tires & go for a gentle ride in Gage Park; the pain wasn't apparent right away, but the next day when I hopped on my bike again, I had to quickly hop back off! I did force myself to get back on & go for another ride, it was an uncomfortable ride to say the least. I realize I'm not exactly 'fit' (I don't exercise regularly), but I didn't realize how unfit I am. I don't like holding myself to a daily workout because I know it will get boring & eventually I'll start regularly skipping days until I skip every day (it's happened before). I don't want to join a gym for a couple reasons: I cannot afford a gym membership & I don't like working out in front of other people. If I continue to get back on the bike & go for short rides whenever the weather & my spare time permits, I think I'll feel a little better (& the 'bicycle seat area' pain will eventually go away). Once winter rolls around again, I don't know what I might be able to do. I guess I'll figure that out when I have to.



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