^, <, V

[Dennis "the blue"]

^to many to think of, why rent I'll bring some to the house

<spends way too much of my money on movies and cds

v what do you spend to much money on?

[Red Cat Jenny]

^ These days ? Only gasoline

< Time for mutiny on a Governmental level!

V What's in your junk drawer?

[Salty]

^ depends on which juck drawer ye mean, if in desk everything i have no where esle to place; if studio all teh tools i dont want to lose and misplace anywaay

< gre taken now to await desision of if am deemed worthy to grad program

V control fate or does fate control you?

[Jacky Tar]

^ I imagine if we are fated, it's how we react t' that fate that matters.

< It's possible we can't change the big events (wars and such), best face them wit' courage an grit.

V Face yer fears or not?

[blackjohn]

^ Sometimes yes, sometimes no. Sometimes they catch up with me whether I want to face them or not. Fear can be a great motivator. It can be your greatest ally.

< Destiny and Fate... read this once... fits with my worldview... ymmv.

"Destiny is that which you must fulfill in this lifetime. You are born with a task. During your lifetime, you must continually strive to identify it and complete it to its last detail. This is no simple errand, mind you. It is a terribly intricate and unique enigma for each person that must be slowly brought to fruition. The issue at stake in nothing less than transcending the consequences of past lives in order to be reborn in a higher state or, better yet, to escape all together. That is destiny.

"Fate is an active agent that exists solely to deter you from fulfilling your destiny. It struggles against you, impedes your progress. Fate functions through illusion. It is responsible for mirages that lead you astray. It is temptation. It tricks you, fills your mind with grand notions and proud thoughts. Fate would like nothing better than to deter you from your goal. Whenever you think of doing wrong or playing a trick, and you become aware of yourself, you have instantly found fate. Give and fate has won. Resist and it has lost. But it will be there, tirelessly waiting to distract you once more."

V Do you believe in magic? The simple magic of the everyday world? Not grandiose magic, but common magic, like, picking up the telephone and the person you intend to call is on the other end as you pick up the phone, and that it is not just random chance?

[Red Cat Jenny]

^ I wouldn't call it magic..it's there but it's just connection on a higher level. Like the aging or growth that go on unfelt, unseen inside your body..it's a function of you you're not conciously aware of. Not everyone has it on the same level or as frequently..but we've all been there at one time or another.

< Grey and cloudy today..a good think day

V Do you set aside time to muse?

[Cpt Sophia M Eisley]

^ I don't set aside time necessarily, but I do tend to muse at the end of the day or during time that I am alone and free to ponder anything and everything. I feel doing so puts my mind at ease, just as it does when talking to others.

< Grey and cloudy here as well, though we're expecting t-showers and *gulp* possible tornadic activity.

V Tying in to blackjohn's question just a tad, do you believe in deja vu?

[blackjohn]

^ which type?

Déjà vécu

Usually translated ' already seen' or 'already lived through,' déjà vécu is described in a quotation from Dickens:

“We have all some experience of a feeling, that comes over us occasionally, of what we are saying and doing having been said and done before, in a remote time – of our having been surrounded, dim ages ago, by the same faces, objects, and circumstances – of our knowing perfectly what will be said next, as if we suddenly remember it!”

Déjà senti

This phenomenon specifies something 'already felt.' Unlike the implied precognition of déjà vécu, déjà senti is primarily or even exclusively a mental happening, has no precognitive aspects, and rarely if ever remains in the afflicted person's memory afterwards.

Déjà visité

This experience is less common and involves an uncanny knowledge of a new place. The translation is "already visited." Here one may know his or her way around in a new town or landscape while at the same time knowing that this should not be possible.

In a word, yes. For instance, I KNEW exactly what flying would feel like, well before I ever flew. How? I don't know.

Can any of these be explained scientifically? Maybe. Probably. Does it means science has the correct answer? I dunno.

Just as interesting is...

Jamais vu is a term in psychology (from the French, meaning "never seen") which is used to describe any familiar situation which is not recognised by the observer.

Often described as the opposite of déjà vu, jamais vu involves a sense of eeriness and the observer's impression of seeing the situation for the first time, despite rationally knowing that he or she has been in the situation before.

Jamais vu is more commonly explained as when a person momentarily does not recognize a word, person, or place that they already know.

< Likes science... but in a way similar to religion, I find that scientists tend to cling to dogma.

V Science or mysticism or a blend?

[Cpt Sophia M Eisley]

^ I'd say a blend. Science provides me with some more rational explanations for most of lifes tangible mysteries. I dive into mysticism as well to help me understand what science may dismiss. Both raise the curiousity within me.

< blackjohn - Those types will work (what you noted). Good definitions you found there.

No rain yet...still got low clouds filling up the sky. (whew!)

V Is there a food recipe that you'd like to learn and try?

[Jacky Tar]

^ Indian food. But in a kitchen wit' someone who knows wot their doin'.

< Still thinkin' on blackjohn's comments 'bout fate. I always supposed the notion o' fate was attempt t' rob us of free will. As fer me, I'm still lookin' fer me destiny, I suppose.

V Go wit' the flow or fight the current?

[Ransom]

^ Depends on which stream I'm standing in. I've done both.

< I have enough trouble getting through one day to the next, without stressing over what my fate is going to be. I try to make the right choices. Some turn out good, others not so good, but I keep slogging away. I have never thought my fate was pre-ordained, and that I couldn't change things if I wanted to.

V Do you dwell on the future, or take life day to day?

[Red-Handed Jill]

^ Depends on the situation and how important the future outcome is to me.

< I often ponder on past choices and how they affect my current life.

V If calories were no object, what would be your ultimate decadent meal?

[Cheeky Actress]

^ Beef Wellington, with Yorkshire pudding! For dessert would have to be English Sherry. Before the meal I would be a selection of cheese and water crackers, Cheddar, Stilton, Edam, Gouda, etc. cheeses, and a bottle of good French white wine. The a good cup of coffee with 'Bailey's Irish Cream' in it! I'd be very Fat and happy !

< I have the whole house to myself this weekend. It will be major chick time!

V Daydream? Tangible or intangible thoughts?

[Red Cat Jenny]

^ Ooh ooh this question is for me thanks!

Daydream deliberately at times..rather than watch tv or while driving...helps me write, or just enjoy. Both tangible and intangible

<Chick time woo! Love those nights (ocassionally) so much to do

dress in comfy's, favorite snack, drink, major chick movie.., beauty stuff, magazines...I could go on..

V What do guys do? hmmm

[blackjohn]

^ Have a "favorite scenes" film festival! Eat some bbq! Or if not that, some sort of meat... make some red beans and rice or dirty rice to go with it... flip through some books with cool pics of historical stuff... drink a Moretti La Rossa or a Guinness or some rum... find a way to eat some super dark chocolate during all of that...

< phew... just carried a 100 lb box of furniture fixin's downstair! Where's me hammer! Where's me turnscrew!

V It's the weekend! Got plans?

[Cpt Sophia M Eisley]

^ Yes indeed! Disney a few times this weekend (a possible Pirates cruise on the MK lagoon on Sunday night), as well as a final exam (run, SQL, run!), and probably a few other things. Oh, and prepping for my father's stay for a few days next week.

< I want the work day to END. A few of us are in non-work mode, chatting via IM and lol'ing.

V Name a hobby that you'd like to try that others may see as "out of character" for you.

[CrazyCholeBlack]

^ I don't really think there is anything "out of character" for me. I'm known for having every hobby under the sun at some point.

< speaking of deja veu, I'm sick again. Ugh.

V Been healthy this winter or suffering like I am?

[Boots MacGee]

^ Did have the flu in January

< Would rather suffer than visit a doctor

V Visit the doctor, or home remedies?

[Lady Alyx]

^ Home remedies any time I can take of it at home first...hate going to the doc!

< Thanks be to the Heavens its the weekend...clean house and grill some steaks

v Any special plans for the weekend?

[Boots MacGee]

^ Stopping by your house for some steaks

^ Taking my mother out to some antique stores tomorrow

< Weather is getting nice should get out my grill

V Gas grill, hardwood or charcoal?

[Red Cat Jenny]

^ Gas grill and hibachi for the beach

< Marshmallow master

V Best barbeque you do?

[Morgan Dreadlocke]

/\ BBQ turkey. Powder it up with Cavenders greek seasoning. 20 lbs an 90 minutes later it be supper.

< Settin' up the Celestron in the yard fer the eclipse.

\/ Stayin' up fer it or crappin' out?

[Jacky Tar]

^ Stayin' up fer it... the eclipse is between 3 and 5 PM, on Saturday. Do ye nap 'fore dinner?

< I love star gazin', me favorite constellation is Orion.

V Do ye star gaze?

[Red Cat Jenny]

^ Aye..especially in summer at the beach at night

< The moon is full tonight

V WOuld you travel to space if you could?

[Boots MacGee]

^ OH YEAH

< Dreamed of being an astronaut when I was a kid

V Biggest childhood dream?