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Posted 15 years agoWell, finished my last field assignment successfully. No more field ops for me I are now officially done with that life!
On the other hand I got back just in time to to have a heart valve go wonky.
In this life there are three kinds of luck. Dumb, Blind and Bad.
Ah well, I guess it's a good thing I quit smoking.
On the other hand I got back just in time to to have a heart valve go wonky.
In this life there are three kinds of luck. Dumb, Blind and Bad.
Ah well, I guess it's a good thing I quit smoking.
Hiatus for a bit
Posted 15 years agoNothing to say, just changing the page and taking a break for a bit.
Another meme - The age meme
Posted 15 years agoHOW OLD DO YOU ACT?
[x] You know how to make a pot of coffee.
[x] You keep track of dates using a calendar.
[x] You own a credit card.
[x] You know how to change the oil in a car.
[x] You've done your own laundry.
[x] You can vote in an election.
[x] You can cook for yourself.
[ ] You think politics are interesting (Interesting, no. Stomach turning, vile but needful, yes).
TOTAL SO FAR: 7
[ ] You show up for school late a lot.
[x] You always carry a pen/pencil in your bag/purse/pocket. (kind of have to).
[ ] You've never gotten a detention. (I was eeeevil).
[x] You have forgotten your own birthday.
[x] You like to take walks by yourself.
[x] You know what credibility means, without looking it up.
[x] You drink caffeine at least once a week. (every day).
TOTAL SO FAR: 12
[x] You know how to do the dishes.
[x] You can count to 10 in another language (Russian, German and Spanish).
[x] When you say you're going to do something you USUALLY do it.
[x] You can mow the lawn.
[x] You study even when you don't have to.(is it really studying when you enjoy learning?).
[x] You have hand washed a car before.
TOTAL SO FAR: 18
[x] You can spell experience, without looking it up.
[ ] The people at Starbucks know you by name. (Never been there)
[x] Your favorite kind of food is take out.
[x] You can go to the store without getting something you don't need.
[x] You understand political jokes the first time they are said.
[x] You can type pretty quick.
TOTAL SO FAR: 23
[ ] Your only friends are from your place of employment.
[ ] You have been to a Tupperware party.
[x] You have realized that practically no one will take you seriously unless you are over the age of 25 and have a job.
[ ] You have more bills than you can pay (I have more bills than I WANT to pay.. but that's life).
[x] You have been to the beach.
[x] You use the internet every day.
[x] You have been outside of your home country 3 or more times.
[ ] You make your bed in the morning. (When I try the cats unmake it even more quickly).
TOTAL SO FAR: 27
[x] You have filed a tax return
[x] You have used a pay phone
[x] You have been served alcohol without being ID'd
[ ] You have purchased stamps at the grocery store
[x] You have purchased a lottery ticket
[ ] You still have and use a VCR
Total = 31
Mrf. Attrib to Fluffball, via Ozzylotte and apparently Cheska
[x] You know how to make a pot of coffee.
[x] You keep track of dates using a calendar.
[x] You own a credit card.
[x] You know how to change the oil in a car.
[x] You've done your own laundry.
[x] You can vote in an election.
[x] You can cook for yourself.
[ ] You think politics are interesting (Interesting, no. Stomach turning, vile but needful, yes).
TOTAL SO FAR: 7
[ ] You show up for school late a lot.
[x] You always carry a pen/pencil in your bag/purse/pocket. (kind of have to).
[ ] You've never gotten a detention. (I was eeeevil).
[x] You have forgotten your own birthday.
[x] You like to take walks by yourself.
[x] You know what credibility means, without looking it up.
[x] You drink caffeine at least once a week. (every day).
TOTAL SO FAR: 12
[x] You know how to do the dishes.
[x] You can count to 10 in another language (Russian, German and Spanish).
[x] When you say you're going to do something you USUALLY do it.
[x] You can mow the lawn.
[x] You study even when you don't have to.(is it really studying when you enjoy learning?).
[x] You have hand washed a car before.
TOTAL SO FAR: 18
[x] You can spell experience, without looking it up.
[ ] The people at Starbucks know you by name. (Never been there)
[x] Your favorite kind of food is take out.
[x] You can go to the store without getting something you don't need.
[x] You understand political jokes the first time they are said.
[x] You can type pretty quick.
TOTAL SO FAR: 23
[ ] Your only friends are from your place of employment.
[ ] You have been to a Tupperware party.
[x] You have realized that practically no one will take you seriously unless you are over the age of 25 and have a job.
[ ] You have more bills than you can pay (I have more bills than I WANT to pay.. but that's life).
[x] You have been to the beach.
[x] You use the internet every day.
[x] You have been outside of your home country 3 or more times.
[ ] You make your bed in the morning. (When I try the cats unmake it even more quickly).
TOTAL SO FAR: 27
[x] You have filed a tax return
[x] You have used a pay phone
[x] You have been served alcohol without being ID'd
[ ] You have purchased stamps at the grocery store
[x] You have purchased a lottery ticket
[ ] You still have and use a VCR
Total = 31
Mrf. Attrib to Fluffball, via Ozzylotte and apparently Cheska
Valentine meme for 2010-just for the hell of it.
Posted 16 years agoI guess I could have simply pointed to the 2009 one, but eh, all the cool kids are doing it so:
1. Are you single or taken?
Quite Single, Dammit. Thank you.
2. Chocolate or flowers?
Neither! Keeping my weight in check until summer, And my cat thinks flowers are delicious.
3. Will you do anything special for Valentines Day?
Hm, a Sunday this year. Work as per usual.
4.Do you like anyone?
Nope. I hate everyone equally! (Yes, I'm kidding. I think...)
5. Were you dating anyone last Valentines?
Nope. Haven't been on a date since 2000.
6. What would be your dream Valentines date?
What is this "date" you speak of?
7. Do you make a big deal about Valentines?
Not in a very long time.
8. Have you ever had a secret admirer?
One. Stalkers can be a bit worrisome.
9. Would you ever write someone a love letter?
Once.. Never again. Best not to leave evidence to be used against you.
10. Do you believe in Cupid?
Not since Doc took care of him. http://www.the-whiteboard.com/auto021406.html
11. Do your parents give you presents on Valentines?
When I was very little.
12. Do you still send out Valentines cards?
Nope. Bills, spam, advertising and IM's.
13. Do you like candy hearts?
You would be AMAZED at the "impression" you can leave with hard candy hearts and a wrist rocket! FEEL the love!
15. Is Valentines depressing?
Nope. Valentine's Day is just another day for me as a bachelor.
16. How do you feel about PDA?
I don't mind them at all. Holding hands, a kiss here or there is perfectly fine. Naturally, it would have to be tasteful. A full court press in a grocery store would get me laughed at and/or arrested. :P
17. How is your love life?
My what? Um, I know I've heard that term before. I remember seeing pictures...
18. Have you ever been dumped on Valentines?
No, not as I can recall.
19. How many roses would you want?
None, thanks. I give them, prefer not to get them.
20. Will you have a boyfriend/girlfriend next Valentines?
It would be far more likely that entropy would reverse first. Where I live, it just isn't likely at all.
1. Are you single or taken?
Quite Single, Dammit. Thank you.
2. Chocolate or flowers?
Neither! Keeping my weight in check until summer, And my cat thinks flowers are delicious.
3. Will you do anything special for Valentines Day?
Hm, a Sunday this year. Work as per usual.
4.Do you like anyone?
Nope. I hate everyone equally! (Yes, I'm kidding. I think...)
5. Were you dating anyone last Valentines?
Nope. Haven't been on a date since 2000.
6. What would be your dream Valentines date?
What is this "date" you speak of?
7. Do you make a big deal about Valentines?
Not in a very long time.
8. Have you ever had a secret admirer?
One. Stalkers can be a bit worrisome.
9. Would you ever write someone a love letter?
Once.. Never again. Best not to leave evidence to be used against you.
10. Do you believe in Cupid?
Not since Doc took care of him. http://www.the-whiteboard.com/auto021406.html
11. Do your parents give you presents on Valentines?
When I was very little.
12. Do you still send out Valentines cards?
Nope. Bills, spam, advertising and IM's.
13. Do you like candy hearts?
You would be AMAZED at the "impression" you can leave with hard candy hearts and a wrist rocket! FEEL the love!
15. Is Valentines depressing?
Nope. Valentine's Day is just another day for me as a bachelor.
16. How do you feel about PDA?
I don't mind them at all. Holding hands, a kiss here or there is perfectly fine. Naturally, it would have to be tasteful. A full court press in a grocery store would get me laughed at and/or arrested. :P
17. How is your love life?
My what? Um, I know I've heard that term before. I remember seeing pictures...
18. Have you ever been dumped on Valentines?
No, not as I can recall.
19. How many roses would you want?
None, thanks. I give them, prefer not to get them.
20. Will you have a boyfriend/girlfriend next Valentines?
It would be far more likely that entropy would reverse first. Where I live, it just isn't likely at all.
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Posted 16 years agoNothing to say, just changing the page.
As Hell freezes over
Posted 16 years ago It's a rare occasion when I post a new journal, usually a marker that something has piqued my interest immensely or aggrieved me to the "need to vent" stage. I don't generally say a whole lot as I'm from the school of "better to be thought a fool than to speak and remove all doubt". Besides, Cigarskunk is a much more eloquent and a far more prolific writer than I would hope to be. Regardless, here we go.
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencet.....arts-here.html
Okay, so it's cooling, not warming. And there are other points to make about solar cycles and looking at history as a whole to predict a trend rather than just picking a point and attempting to use it alone to drive an agenda. An agenda that cannot be denied has been immensely profitable for some. A recent journal here was having an argument about the scientists not making a profit by supporting the "AGW" agenda. For a pure scientist, this may be true. But exactly how much research is conducted from a purely scientific knowledge standpoint today? And in the same vein, how much research is paid for directly by the governments of the US and other nations to further a particular line of research? And what happens if you run across data that either refutes or works against the direction that seems to be "approved" by your financial sponsors?
I can cite a personal example from this viewpoint. I was doing R and D for a company that had a number of contracts with NASA, NATO and other large governmental sponsors when a new project was submitted for us to do a feasibility study on. I do not know who did the original research for it, nor who did the initial project models but it looked like a difficult but entirely possible thing to do. Numbers were thrown about, partnerships and finance were discussed and at the end of the day several large contracts were let to produce a working prototype.
Fast forward about six months. The basic work was fine on a theory level but there was a problem getting repeatable results. After a conversation with my manager about the fact that I was beginning to believe that the whole idea was flawed and rather than trying to reproduce questionable results we should stop the project temporarily to examine the original concepts for an error ( and submitting several reports saying the same thing) I was called to a meeting with the general manager to discuss the project. I expected to raise the point there and discuss what we needed to do next.
Shows just how naive and wrong a little body can be.
I was questioned at length by the general manager at length about the issues and resources, problems encountered as well as the possibility that I was mistaken about my views. I admitted there might well be a mistake in my view and would be pleased if someone else could point out where I had erred. Well, he did.. In spades, quite literally. Seems that I was supposed to be looking at doing the job I was contracted to do, but I should first be looking at the "hand that feeds me" and the amount of financial inertia involved. If word were to get out that the project was flawed or not practical it could cause repercussions since the government was footing the bill for this. They might cut off funding if the project was not practical. This would hurt the company finances, vendor finances and cause an income loss we could ill afford as well as a loss of future money from this source. And they might even go so far as to want the funding returned since the project would be ended with us and given to another company with a "better outlook". So I should go back to work and continue along the proper route as the project was for several more years and about nine digits of cash for the company.
I became a cynic that day. I left their employ shortly thereafter. But I ramble, sorry.
TL;DR time :
Look at the research they cite. Is it open? Complete? Peer reviewed? Published? Are there detractors and are they valid and / or reputable in their field? How is disagreement among proponents handled? By refutation using openly verifiable facts and data or by catcalls, detraction, obfuscation and threats?
Follow the money. If the prevailing "theory" being touted can be refuted who stands to loose? Anw who would look bad or loose credibility in the process? What political damage would be done if the "theory" sponsors are shown to be either misguided, outright wrong and unscrupulous or just outright grafting?
I believe we need to be good stewards of our world and all it's resources. I believe we can do far better and NOT go to extremes in either direction. I do not believe in every new OMFG WE ALL GONNA DIE IF YOU DONT DO WHAT I SAY!! that comes along. Nor do I have any intention of doing so.
Apologies for the long and pointless ramblings.
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencet.....arts-here.html
Okay, so it's cooling, not warming. And there are other points to make about solar cycles and looking at history as a whole to predict a trend rather than just picking a point and attempting to use it alone to drive an agenda. An agenda that cannot be denied has been immensely profitable for some. A recent journal here was having an argument about the scientists not making a profit by supporting the "AGW" agenda. For a pure scientist, this may be true. But exactly how much research is conducted from a purely scientific knowledge standpoint today? And in the same vein, how much research is paid for directly by the governments of the US and other nations to further a particular line of research? And what happens if you run across data that either refutes or works against the direction that seems to be "approved" by your financial sponsors?
I can cite a personal example from this viewpoint. I was doing R and D for a company that had a number of contracts with NASA, NATO and other large governmental sponsors when a new project was submitted for us to do a feasibility study on. I do not know who did the original research for it, nor who did the initial project models but it looked like a difficult but entirely possible thing to do. Numbers were thrown about, partnerships and finance were discussed and at the end of the day several large contracts were let to produce a working prototype.
Fast forward about six months. The basic work was fine on a theory level but there was a problem getting repeatable results. After a conversation with my manager about the fact that I was beginning to believe that the whole idea was flawed and rather than trying to reproduce questionable results we should stop the project temporarily to examine the original concepts for an error ( and submitting several reports saying the same thing) I was called to a meeting with the general manager to discuss the project. I expected to raise the point there and discuss what we needed to do next.
Shows just how naive and wrong a little body can be.
I was questioned at length by the general manager at length about the issues and resources, problems encountered as well as the possibility that I was mistaken about my views. I admitted there might well be a mistake in my view and would be pleased if someone else could point out where I had erred. Well, he did.. In spades, quite literally. Seems that I was supposed to be looking at doing the job I was contracted to do, but I should first be looking at the "hand that feeds me" and the amount of financial inertia involved. If word were to get out that the project was flawed or not practical it could cause repercussions since the government was footing the bill for this. They might cut off funding if the project was not practical. This would hurt the company finances, vendor finances and cause an income loss we could ill afford as well as a loss of future money from this source. And they might even go so far as to want the funding returned since the project would be ended with us and given to another company with a "better outlook". So I should go back to work and continue along the proper route as the project was for several more years and about nine digits of cash for the company.
I became a cynic that day. I left their employ shortly thereafter. But I ramble, sorry.
TL;DR time :
Look at the research they cite. Is it open? Complete? Peer reviewed? Published? Are there detractors and are they valid and / or reputable in their field? How is disagreement among proponents handled? By refutation using openly verifiable facts and data or by catcalls, detraction, obfuscation and threats?
Follow the money. If the prevailing "theory" being touted can be refuted who stands to loose? Anw who would look bad or loose credibility in the process? What political damage would be done if the "theory" sponsors are shown to be either misguided, outright wrong and unscrupulous or just outright grafting?
I believe we need to be good stewards of our world and all it's resources. I believe we can do far better and NOT go to extremes in either direction. I do not believe in every new OMFG WE ALL GONNA DIE IF YOU DONT DO WHAT I SAY!! that comes along. Nor do I have any intention of doing so.
Apologies for the long and pointless ramblings.
Veterans Day 2009
Posted 16 years agoIt is the soldier, not the reporter, who has given us freedom of the press.
It is the soldier, not the poet, who has given us freedom of speech.
It is the soldier, not the campus organizer, who has given us the freedom to demonstrate.
It is the soldier, who salutes the flag, who serves beneath the flag, and whose coffin is draped by the flag, who allows the protester to burn the flag.
--Charles M. Province
And Happy 234th Birthday to the USMC! I may be Army through and through but here's to our Brothers In Arms.
http://biggovernment.com/2009/11/10.....o-the-marines/
And a salute to all the troopers out there, active duty and retired from all branches of the Services. You believe and are willing to risk it all for that belief. Honor. Duty. Commitment. More than words, it's a way of life.
So the rest of you who are safe at home, always remember to thank the veterans and active duty people you meet. They are willing to give up whatever part of their lives it takes to make sure you have your freedom.
Sponsor a Soldier!
http://soldiersangels.org/heroes/index.php
It is the soldier, not the poet, who has given us freedom of speech.
It is the soldier, not the campus organizer, who has given us the freedom to demonstrate.
It is the soldier, who salutes the flag, who serves beneath the flag, and whose coffin is draped by the flag, who allows the protester to burn the flag.
--Charles M. Province
And Happy 234th Birthday to the USMC! I may be Army through and through but here's to our Brothers In Arms.
http://biggovernment.com/2009/11/10.....o-the-marines/
And a salute to all the troopers out there, active duty and retired from all branches of the Services. You believe and are willing to risk it all for that belief. Honor. Duty. Commitment. More than words, it's a way of life.
So the rest of you who are safe at home, always remember to thank the veterans and active duty people you meet. They are willing to give up whatever part of their lives it takes to make sure you have your freedom.
Sponsor a Soldier!
http://soldiersangels.org/heroes/index.php
Okay, now I can say I really am a bit dull.
Posted 16 years agoHijacked and posted since it looked interesting..At first anyway.
Instructions:
Start with 100%. subtract 1% for everything that you've done. Then repost as you're __% pure
1. Smoked
2. Drank alcohol
3. Cried when someone died
4. Been drunk
5. Had sex
6. Been to a concert
7. Gotten/given a hand job
8. Gotten/given a blow job
9. Been verbally/sexually harassed
10. Verbally/sexually harassed somebody
PERCENTAGE SO FAR: 93%
11. Felt someone up and/or been felt up
12. Laughed so hard something came out of your nose.
13. Cheated on a boyfriend/girlfriend before.
14. Been cheated on by a boyfriend/girlfriend
15. Been to prom.
16. Cried at school
17. Gotten lost in a Wal Mart or a department store.
18. Went streaking
19. Given or received a lap dance.
20. Had someone of the opposite sex in your room
PERCENTAGE SO FAR: 88%
21. Had someone of the opposite sex sleep over
22. Slept over at someone of the opposite sex's house
23. Kissed a stranger
24. Hugged a stranger
25. Went scuba diving
26. Driven a car
27. Gotten an x-ray
28. Hit by a car
29. Had a party
30. Done serious drugs
PERCENTAGE SO FAR: 82%
31. Played strip poker
32. Got paid to strip for someone
33. Run away from home.
34. Broken a bone.
35. Eaten sushi
36. Bought porn
37. Watched porn
38. Made porn
39. Had a crush on someone of the same sex
40. Been in love
PERCENTAGE SO FAR: 79%
41. French kissed
42. Laughed so hard you cried
43. Cried yourself to sleep
44. Laughed yourself to sleep
45. Stabbed yourself
46. Shot a gun
47. Trash talked someone and then acted like their best friend the next day.
48. Been online for 9 consecutive hours.
49. Watched TV for 9 consecutive hours.
50. Watched an animal die.
PERCENTAGE SO FAR: 75%
51. Watched a person die
52. Kissed and/or messed around somewhere with at least 1 person present.
53. Pranked somebody.
54. Put somebody in the hospital
55. Snuck into someone's room and/or your own room after being out
56. Kissed somebody of the same sex
57. Dressed punk
58. Dressed goth
59. Dressed preppy
60. Been to a motocross race
PERCENTAGE SO FAR: 70%
61. Avoided somebody
62. Been stalked
63. Stalked someone
64. Met a celebrity
65. Played an instrument.
66. Ridden a horse
67. Cut yourself.
68. Bungee jumped.
69. Ding dong ditched somebody.
70. Been to a wild party.
PERCENTAGE SO FAR: 67% Damn, I never realized I was this dull.....
71. Got caught stealing something.
72. Kicked/punched a guy in the balls.
73. Stolen a boyfriend/girlfriend from a friend.
74. Gone out with your friend's crush.
75. Got arrested.
76. Been pregnant.
77. Babysat.
78. Been to another country.
79. Started your house on fire
80. Had an encounter with a ghost.
PERCENTAGE SO FAR: 63%
81. Donated your hair to cancer patients.
82. Been asked out by someone that you never thought you'd be asked out by.
83. Cried over a family member of the opposite sex.
84. Had a boyfriend/girlfriend for 3 months or more.
85. Sat on your butt all day
86. Ate a whole carton of ice cream all by yourself
87. Had a job.
88. Gotten cut from a sports team.
89. Been called a whore.
90. Danced like a whore
PERCENTAGE SO FAR: 60%
91. Been mistaken for a celebrity.
92. Been in a car accident.
93. Been told you have beautiful eyes.
94. Been told you have beautiful hair.
95. Raped somebody.
96. Danced in the rain.
97. Been rejected
98. Walked out of a restaurant without paying.
99. Punched someone/slapped someone in the face.
100. Been raped.
end result being... 57%
Interesting. And here I thought I had made the rounds.. Ah well.
Instructions:
Start with 100%. subtract 1% for everything that you've done. Then repost as you're __% pure
1. Smoked
2. Drank alcohol
3. Cried when someone died
4. Been drunk
5. Had sex
6. Been to a concert
7. Gotten/given a hand job
8. Gotten/given a blow job
9. Been verbally/sexually harassed
10. Verbally/sexually harassed somebody
PERCENTAGE SO FAR: 93%
11. Felt someone up and/or been felt up
12. Laughed so hard something came out of your nose.
13. Cheated on a boyfriend/girlfriend before.
14. Been cheated on by a boyfriend/girlfriend
15. Been to prom.
16. Cried at school
17. Gotten lost in a Wal Mart or a department store.
18. Went streaking
19. Given or received a lap dance.
20. Had someone of the opposite sex in your room
PERCENTAGE SO FAR: 88%
21. Had someone of the opposite sex sleep over
22. Slept over at someone of the opposite sex's house
23. Kissed a stranger
24. Hugged a stranger
25. Went scuba diving
26. Driven a car
27. Gotten an x-ray
28. Hit by a car
29. Had a party
30. Done serious drugs
PERCENTAGE SO FAR: 82%
31. Played strip poker
32. Got paid to strip for someone
33. Run away from home.
34. Broken a bone.
35. Eaten sushi
36. Bought porn
37. Watched porn
38. Made porn
39. Had a crush on someone of the same sex
40. Been in love
PERCENTAGE SO FAR: 79%
41. French kissed
42. Laughed so hard you cried
43. Cried yourself to sleep
44. Laughed yourself to sleep
45. Stabbed yourself
46. Shot a gun
47. Trash talked someone and then acted like their best friend the next day.
48. Been online for 9 consecutive hours.
49. Watched TV for 9 consecutive hours.
50. Watched an animal die.
PERCENTAGE SO FAR: 75%
51. Watched a person die
52. Kissed and/or messed around somewhere with at least 1 person present.
53. Pranked somebody.
54. Put somebody in the hospital
55. Snuck into someone's room and/or your own room after being out
56. Kissed somebody of the same sex
57. Dressed punk
58. Dressed goth
59. Dressed preppy
60. Been to a motocross race
PERCENTAGE SO FAR: 70%
61. Avoided somebody
62. Been stalked
63. Stalked someone
64. Met a celebrity
65. Played an instrument.
66. Ridden a horse
67. Cut yourself.
68. Bungee jumped.
69. Ding dong ditched somebody.
70. Been to a wild party.
PERCENTAGE SO FAR: 67% Damn, I never realized I was this dull.....
71. Got caught stealing something.
72. Kicked/punched a guy in the balls.
73. Stolen a boyfriend/girlfriend from a friend.
74. Gone out with your friend's crush.
75. Got arrested.
76. Been pregnant.
77. Babysat.
78. Been to another country.
79. Started your house on fire
80. Had an encounter with a ghost.
PERCENTAGE SO FAR: 63%
81. Donated your hair to cancer patients.
82. Been asked out by someone that you never thought you'd be asked out by.
83. Cried over a family member of the opposite sex.
84. Had a boyfriend/girlfriend for 3 months or more.
85. Sat on your butt all day
86. Ate a whole carton of ice cream all by yourself
87. Had a job.
88. Gotten cut from a sports team.
89. Been called a whore.
90. Danced like a whore
PERCENTAGE SO FAR: 60%
91. Been mistaken for a celebrity.
92. Been in a car accident.
93. Been told you have beautiful eyes.
94. Been told you have beautiful hair.
95. Raped somebody.
96. Danced in the rain.
97. Been rejected
98. Walked out of a restaurant without paying.
99. Punched someone/slapped someone in the face.
100. Been raped.
end result being... 57%
Interesting. And here I thought I had made the rounds.. Ah well.
And back from Hiatus
Posted 16 years agoOkay, having taken a break from the fandom (and folks in general) I do believe I have things back in perspective again. Well, at least I'm not currently rabid anyway. So, on with the show!
I think I'm going on hiatus
Posted 16 years agoAfter events of the past few days two points come to mind. One would think by now I would have had these burned into my forehead over the years and finally remembered them.
1. No good deed goes unpunished.
2. To make a new enemy, do someone a favor with no expectation of anything in return. The bigger the favor, the worse they will despise you.
I do believe I'm going to go read Machiavelli again and see if I can't at least try to get things back into perspective.
NOTE: This does not apply to the people I know in the fandom. So in reading this you think it may be you, most likely it's not.
Back a bit later.
1. No good deed goes unpunished.
2. To make a new enemy, do someone a favor with no expectation of anything in return. The bigger the favor, the worse they will despise you.
I do believe I'm going to go read Machiavelli again and see if I can't at least try to get things back into perspective.
NOTE: This does not apply to the people I know in the fandom. So in reading this you think it may be you, most likely it's not.
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