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Modest Mouse in My House (I wish) (?)

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Holy shit! I am going to see Modest Mouse with Nicole and Candace on September 1st! Now I can die happy. They are the one band I would love to see live. I am just hoping they will break into their ‘good music vault’ which includes nothing on their last latest album.

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”PATHETIQUE”

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Andrew Jackson Jihad

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Andrew Jackson Jihad

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TITLE: Conquered, Ink and Colored Pencil 8” x 10” (2009)
ARTIST: Brett Manning

TITLE: Dr. Grood, oil & ink on paper 15”x15”
ARTIST: Veronica Hebard

If I happened to be a man, I would have a moustache like Vincent Price did.

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 15:30:31 -0600

If I happened to be a man, I would have a moustache like Vincent Price did.

I got this from improvedlives.com - I am addicted to this sort of thing

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Curiosity and Interest in the World:

Ask anyone a question about something you’re interested in
Discover a new place
Go to a library or a bookstore and browse the books, see what catches your eye
Eat something new that you never otherwise would have tried
Watch a presentation or talk on something interesting (TED talks and Google Tech Talks are good places to start)
Love of Learning:
Read a newspaper
Go sit in on a class at your local university or college
Sign up for StumbleUpon and stumble subjects you want to learn about
Read a random page on wikipedia
Every day, read a chapter of a book
Read a book about something you’ve always found intriguing but never found the time to learn more about
Judgment, Critical Thinking, and Open-Mindedness:
Go to a multi-cultural group or event
Play devil’s advocate and discuss an issue from the side opposite to your personal views
Make friends with someone you wouldn’t normally be friends with
Go to a different church or religious event
Every day, pick something you believe strongly, and think about how you might be wrong
Creativity, ingenuity and originality:
Keep a journal, work on a picture or poem
Submit a piece to a literary magazine or newspaper
Decorate or personalize your environment
Pick one object in your room and devise another use for it rather than its intended use
Find a new word everyday (dictionary.com has a ‘Word of the Day’ rssfeed (top left)) and use it creatively every day
Social Intelligence:
Meet one new person each day by approaching them
Go into a social situation in which you would normally feel uncomfortable and try to fit in
Whenever you talk with someone, try to figure out what his or her motives and concerns are
Encounter someone by themselves and by being friendly, include them in your group
Perspective (Wisdom):
Get a quote a day online (The Quotations Page has a good one with an RSSfeed, and an alternative motivational quote of the day)
Give advice to an upset friend
Think of the wisest person you know. Try to live each day as that person would live
Look up prominent people in history and learn their views on important issues of their day and/or find a significant quotation that they said
Valor:
Go against peer pressure or social norms
Stand up for someone even if you disagree with him/her
Ask someone out or to dance
Introduce yourself to a stranger next to you in class
Speak up for an unpopular idea (if you believe in it)
Industry, Diligence, and Perseverance:
Finish work ahead of time
Notice your thoughts about stopping a task, and ignore them. Focus on the task at hand
When working, resist daydreaming and distractions
Plan ahead: use a calendar for upcoming commitments
Set a high goal (e.g., for exercise, or studying) and stick to it
When you wake up in the morning, make a list of things that you want to get done that day that could be put off until the next day. Make sure to get them done that day
Honesty, Authenticity and Genuineness:
Refrain from telling small, white lies, to friends (including insincere compliments). If you do tell one, admit it and apologize right away
Monitor yourself and make a list of every time you tell a lie, even if it is a small one. Try to make your daily list shorter every day
At the end of each day, identify something you did that was attempting to impress people, or put on a show. Resolve not to do it again
Zest, Enthusiasm, and Energy:
Go out of your way to become more involved in an organization you are already a part of
Do something because you want to, not because you are told
Get a good night’s sleep and eat a good breakfast, to give yourself more energy during the day
Do something physically vigorous in the morning (e.g., jog, push-ups)
Kindness and generosity:
Leave a huge tip for a small check
Do a random act of kindness every day (a simple, small favor). Make it anonymous if possible
Be a listening ear to a friend. Ask them how their day was and actually listen to the answer before telling them about your own day
Send an e-card to a different friend each day
Pay the whole tab when you are out with friends
Capacity to Love and be Loved:
Tell boyfriend/girlfriend/sibling/parent that you love them
Send a loved one a card or e-card to say that you were thinking about him/her
Give loved ones a big hug and a kiss
Write a nice note where someone you love will find it sometime during the day. Do this in a new place, or for a new person, every day
Citizenship and Teamwork:
Volunteer somewhere in your community
Take on added responsibility within an organization you are already a part of
Pick up litter that you see on the ground
If you live with others, clean a communal area
Organize a party or get-together with your friends and/or family
Fairness Equity and Justice:
Allow someone to speak their peace while keeping an open mind by not passing judgment
Stay impartial in an argument between friends despite your beliefs (be the mediator)
Notice when you treat someone based on a stereotype or pre-conception; resolve not to do it again
Leadership:
Organize something special for your friends or family one evening
Take initiative at school or at work
Modesty:
Don’t talk about yourself at all for a full day
Dress and act modestly, so as not to attract attention to yourself
Find a way in which someone you know is better than you. Compliment him or her for it
Self-Control and Self-Regulation:
Set up a work out schedule and stick to it. Exercise is one of those universal things everyone can benefit from
Clean or organize your room. Every day, make sure that you pick up whatever mess you made during the day
Leave something unfinished on your plate that you usually regret eating afterwards, or make smaller portion sizes
When something upsets you, attempt to block it out of your mind and instead focus on the good things in your life
Make a resolution to not gossip. When you feel the urge to talk about someone behind his or her back, remember your resolution and stop yourself before you talk
In the morning, make an agenda for the day. Stick to that agenda
When you get overly emotional about something, calm down and calmly consider all of the issues again
Caution, Prudence and Discretion:
During a conversation, think twice before saying anything. Weigh the probable effect of your words on others
Think about the motto “Better safe than sorry” at least three times a day. Try to incorporate its meaning into your life
Before you decide to do something important, reflect on it for a moment and consider if you want to live with its consequences 1 hour, 1 day, or 1 year later
Forgiveness and Mercy:
Think of someone that you found it very hard to forgive. Try to see the situation from their
perspective. Then consider, if you had been the one to do the offensive act, would you have expected to be forgiven?
Keep a journal, and every night, describe someone who made you mad, or against whom you have a grudge. After writing about the grudge, describe why you are resistant to forgiving them
Then look at the situation from that person’s point of view, and forgive the person
Make contact with someone who has made you mad in the past. Let them know that you forgive them, or just be kind to them in your conversation
When someone does something that you do not understand, try to fathom his or her intentions in the actions
Appreciation of Beauty and Excellence:
Go to a museum and pick out a piece of artwork or a display that has aesthetic value and touches you because of its beauty
Write down your thoughts about a piece of art, or something beautiful you see around you
Take a walk with a friend and comment on something pretty that you see
Attend a concert and enjoy the sound for its musical value. Or pick out the most moving music you know of, and listen to it appreciatively on headphones every night. Or ask a friend to recommend the most beautiful music he or she knows
Keep a journal, and every night, record something you saw during the day that struck you as extremely beautiful, or skillful
Find something that makes you happy, in aesthetics or value, a physical activity or an object, and let it inspire you throughout the day
Gratitude:
Keep a journal, and each night, make a list of three things that you are thankful for in life
Every day, thank someone for something that you might otherwise take for granted
Keep a record of the number of times you use the words “thank you” in a day. Over the course of the first week, try to double the number of times that you say the words
Call a parent/sibling/friend each day and thank him/her for something (e.g., for helping you to become who you are, or for always being there for you.)
Send someone a “thank you” e-greeting
Leave a note for your room mate, spouse, co-worker, or anyone else that thanks them for something about them that you appreciate
Hope, Optimism, and Future-Mindedness:
Keep a journal, and every night, record a decision you made that day that will impact your life in the long run
When you are in a bad situation, turn it around to see the optimistic side of it. You can almost always find some good in a situation, regardless of how awful it seems at the time
Make a list of bad decisions you have made. Forgive yourself and move on in life realizing that you cannot go backwards, only focus on the present and future
Notice your negative thoughts. Counter them with positive thoughts
Reaffirm yourself that you can and will succeed at whatever you put your mind to
Spirituality and Sense of Purpose, and Faith:
For five minutes a day, relax and think about the purpose of life, and where you fit in
For five minutes a day, think about the things you can do to improve the world or your community
Read a religious or spiritual book, or go to a religious service every day
Explore different religions. You can do this by going to a library, looking on the Internet, or asking your friends about their religions
Spend a few minutes a day in meditation or prayer
Invest in a book of affirmations or optimistic quotes. Read a few every day
Humor and Playfulness:
Every day, make someone smile or laugh
Learn a joke and tell it to your friends
Watch a funny movie or TV show
Read the comics or a funny book
Learn a magic trick and perform it for your friends

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"I exist as I am, that is enough, If no other in the world be aware I sit content, And if each and..."

Fri, 19 Jun 2009 14:27:09 -0600

““I exist as I am, that is enough,
If no other in the world be aware I sit content,
And if each and all be aware I sit content.
One world is aware, and by the far the largest to me, and that is myself,
And whether I come to my own today or in ten thousand or ten million years,
I can cheerfully take it now, or with equal cheerfulness, I can wait.””

- Walt Whitman

I am going to Seattle and Lake Tahoe during the month of August with three of my friends. I really,...

Wed, 17 Jun 2009 20:18:00 -0600

I am going to Seattle and Lake Tahoe during the month of August with three of my friends. I really, really can’t wait to drink 50 americanos, lattes, cappuccinos, and coffees from different coffee shops all in one day while wandering about Seattle. It’s sort of a challenge I have presented to myself, and if I don’t die, it will be really funny watching me try to sleep that night.

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Modest Mouse in My House (I wish) (?)

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”PATHETIQUE”

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bats are dying

Andrew Jackson Jihad

TITLE: Conquered, Ink and Colored Pencil 8” x 10” (2009)ARTIST: Brett Manning TITLE:...

If I happened to be a man, I would have a moustache like Vincent Price did.

I got this from improvedlives.com - I am addicted to this sort of thing

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"I exist as I am, that is enough, If no other in the world be aware I sit content, And if each and..."

I am going to Seattle and Lake Tahoe during the month of August with three of my friends. I really,...

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