The gauntlet of crazy
Wednesday November 19, 2008 |
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Whilst out running an errand over lunch, I had the opportunity to savour some of the worst elements of urban living. Namely, the mad, unwashed, unacknowledged homeless denizens that are invisible but vocal. Heading towards the bus terminal on the MacKenzie King Bridge, I thought a young man was speaking to me, but as it turns out he was carrying on a heated discussion with the ether. Young, maybe 14 years old. Trotting down Sparks Mall, back towards the Market, I watched as an older gentleman asked a couple for change, and then followed them, screaming obscenities in French when rebuffed. Finally, upon returning to the Market, I noticed an older gentleman leaning against a pub wall where William meets Rideau, nonchalantly pissing as he watched the passers-by.
I think the worst of it all is, that no-one else seemed to notice. The other folks all seemed to have their blinders on, ignoring these people. Ignoring, perhaps, that these people are people.
Or maybe the absolute worst of it is that I saw, and did nothing.
Bundling Up
Sunday November 16, 2008 |
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A work in progress, progressing slowly.
When I grow up, I want to be ...
Friday November 14, 2008 |
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Let’s take a moment to take stock. A review of the situation is clearly in order. A little perspective called for. Ready? Ready. Here we go.
Change of scenery? Check.
New challenges? Check.
A promotion? Check.
A new department with a mandate somewhat closer to my passion and education? Check.
From this angle, it pretty much sounds like I got everything that I was asking for. So, then. What’s the deal? Did we miss a step somewhere? Perhaps I wasn’t specific enough when making careercentric wishes.
Or.
Perhaps this is all for my own good. Perhaps there’s a greater purpose at work here. Perhaps – heaven forfend – it’s character building.
As if I don’t have enough of that.
Really.
INFP - the Healer
Friday November 14, 2008 |
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Your result for The LONG Scientific Personality Test…
INFP – the Healer
You scored 9% I to E, 11% N to S, 5% F to T, and 79% J to P!
You are more introverted than extroverted. You are more intuitive than observant, you are more feeling based than thinking based, and you prefer to go with the flow rather than having a plan. Your type can best be summarized by the word “Healer”, which belongs to the larger group of idealists. You have a capacity for caring that is deeper than most. You strive for unity, are fascinated by the battles between good and evil, and can be something of an idealist. Only 1% of the population shares your type.
As a romantic partner, you are usually supprtive and nuturing, however, you have a high need for individuality. Harmony is extremely important to you as you are very affected by conflict and tension, which also makes you resist confronting your partner directly about problems. When you get angry, you usually blame yourself, rather than your partner. You can also be stubborn and unyielding when you feel you are being criticized or mistreated. You feel the most appreciated when your partner listens to you carefully. You need to be understood. You need to hear your partner express their feelings, the more often, the better.
Your group summary:
idealists (NF)
Your type summary:
INFP
Take The LONG Scientific Personality Test at HelloQuizzy
Idle hands the devil's work do
Friday November 14, 2008 |
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Knitting.
Knit knit knit.
Knotted knitting knitted.
Knitting hit.
Hip knits.
Hynoknitting.
Twist, twist knit knot.
The most important meal
Saturday November 1, 2008 |
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The importance of brunch, I never fully grasped until moving east-ward. To my prairie self, breakfast was something snarfed on the way to the rink (if at all). Portable, fast and calorific were the key measurements applied.
Now though, I’ve grasped the true importance of this meal. A slow meal shared, drawing the morning out ‘til past the lunch hour. Wandering home and dropping satiated to the nearest available horizontal surface, dozing with a sun-warmed cat. How is that not a most excellent way to start a day?
First snow
Tuesday October 28, 2008 |
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It’s been a big week, and we’re only 2 days deep. A new job. A new neighbourhood. A new perspective on where I’ve been, and where I am.
It’s also been a rather big month. A great big blessing of an honour. The scope of which is somewhat breath-taking and nerve-wracking and delicious. I’ve been asked to join a dear friend’s labour team. Amazing. Terrifying. Having no expectations is difficult, no preconceived notions (so to speak). Just trying to go with it and have the experience. And watch D and J have their own amazing experience. Wow.
Changing of the seasons is upon us, and we’re fast approaching the night of all souls. Big changes all around us. Big joojoo.
Au nature, baby
Sunday October 26, 2008 |
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Pilfered shamelessly – and lovingly – from DG …
Your result for Howard Gardner’s Eight Types of Intelligence Test…
Naturalistic
12% Logical, 67% Spatial, 2% Linguistic, 27% Intrapersonal, 27% Interpersonal, 16% Musical, 16% Bodily-Kinesthetic and 71% Naturalistic!
“This area has to do with nature, nurturing and relating information to one’s natural surroundings. Those with it are said to have greater sensitivity to nature and their place within it, the ability to nurture and grow things, and greater ease in caring for, taming and interacting with animals. They may also be able to discern changes in weather or similar fluctuations in their natural surroundings. They are also good at recognizing and classifying different species.
‘Naturalists’ learn best when the subject involves collecting and analyzing, or is closely related to something prominent in nature; they also don’t enjoy learning unfamiliar or seemingly useless subjects with little or no connections to nature. It is advised that naturalistic learners would learn more through being outside or in a kinesthetic way.
Careers which suit those with this intelligence include scientists, naturalists, conservationists, gardeners and farmers.” (Wikipedia)
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My productivity is sky-rocketing, if you measure it in zombies
Monday September 29, 2008 |
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It’s silent, and chilly, and only somewhat less creepy than your odd British horror movie. If Cillian Murphy rounds the corner in scrubs, I would not be suprised. Just the thought of it makes me want to huddle under a pillow or a blanket, since as we all know, zombies and vampires, while possessing of supernatural talents, are oft defeated by your everyday household linens. Little known fact, but undeniably true.
This could go either way
Thursday September 18, 2008 |
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Tonight, whilst strolling down Corydon Ave., back to S.‘s current abode, after a lovely dining experience at the Spicy Noodle House, we were apparently cruised by a gentleman in a cement mixer. As this is a first, I’m not sure if this represents an all-time low, or an all-time low.
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