11.29.2003
Life has been a little on the edge here of late. I've still be reading. Picked up Mary Doria Russell's Children of God and found this wonderful gem:
“Change can be good,” Suukmel said then, walking once more. “Many Jana’ata still believe as we all did in ages past: that change is dangerous and wrong. They believe everything my lord Kitheri did was error – that he was wicked to change a way of life bequeathed from one generation to the next without degradation or fallacy. Can you understand this? Have you such perfection on your (Earth), Dani?”
Danny fought a smile. “Oh, yes. I myself am a member of a ‘church’ that is believed by many to be an infallible repository of timeless truth.”
“My lord Kitheri and I considered this problem very carefully,” Suukmel told him. “It was our belief that any institution considering itself the guardian of truth will value constancy, for change by definition introduces error. Such institutions always have powerful mechanisms to shore up invariance and defend against change.”
“Appeal to tradition,” he said, “and to authority. And to divinity.”
“Yes, all those,” she said serenely. “Nevertheless, change can be desirable or necessary, or both at once! How then does a wise prince introduce change when the generations have enshrined a practice or a prohibition that now harms or cripples?”
(p. 221)
“Change can be good,” Suukmel said then, walking once more. “Many Jana’ata still believe as we all did in ages past: that change is dangerous and wrong. They believe everything my lord Kitheri did was error – that he was wicked to change a way of life bequeathed from one generation to the next without degradation or fallacy. Can you understand this? Have you such perfection on your (Earth), Dani?”
Danny fought a smile. “Oh, yes. I myself am a member of a ‘church’ that is believed by many to be an infallible repository of timeless truth.”
“My lord Kitheri and I considered this problem very carefully,” Suukmel told him. “It was our belief that any institution considering itself the guardian of truth will value constancy, for change by definition introduces error. Such institutions always have powerful mechanisms to shore up invariance and defend against change.”
“Appeal to tradition,” he said, “and to authority. And to divinity.”
“Yes, all those,” she said serenely. “Nevertheless, change can be desirable or necessary, or both at once! How then does a wise prince introduce change when the generations have enshrined a practice or a prohibition that now harms or cripples?”
(p. 221)
11.18.2003
My Personal Personality Disorder
I've got to stop playing on this site. I took the Personality Disorder test for fun and got the results I expected.
What is "Histrionic?" As if you didn't know:
People with histrionic personality disorder are constant attention seekers. They need to be the center of attention all the time, often interrupting others in order to dominate the conversation. They use grandiose language to discribe everyday events and seek constant praise. They may dress provacatively or exaggerate illnesses in order to gain attention. They also tend to exaggerate friendships and relationships, believing that everyone loves them. They are often manipulative.
Should include: They also post blogs!
I've got to stop playing on this site. I took the Personality Disorder test for fun and got the results I expected.
| Disorder | Rating |
| Paranoid: | Low |
| Schizoid: | Low |
| Schizotypal: | Moderate |
| Antisocial: | Moderate |
| Borderline: | Low |
| Histrionic: | High |
| Narcissistic: | Moderate |
| Avoidant: | Low |
| Dependent: | Low |
| Obsessive-Compulsive: | Moderate |
-- Personality Disorder Test - Take It! -- | |
What is "Histrionic?" As if you didn't know:
People with histrionic personality disorder are constant attention seekers. They need to be the center of attention all the time, often interrupting others in order to dominate the conversation. They use grandiose language to discribe everyday events and seek constant praise. They may dress provacatively or exaggerate illnesses in order to gain attention. They also tend to exaggerate friendships and relationships, believing that everyone loves them. They are often manipulative.
Should include: They also post blogs!
I have been judged!
Got this link from Jennifer at faithmaps and took the test. Looks like I'll suffer a bit before making my way heaven-ward. Check out the link below!
The Dante's Inferno Test has sent you to Purgatory!
Here is how you matched up against all the levels:
Take the Dante's Inferno Hell Test
Got this link from Jennifer at faithmaps and took the test. Looks like I'll suffer a bit before making my way heaven-ward. Check out the link below!
The Dante's Inferno Test has sent you to Purgatory!
Here is how you matched up against all the levels:
| Level | Score |
|---|---|
| Purgatory (Repenting Believers) | Very High |
| Level 1 - Limbo (Virtuous Non-Believers) | Low |
| Level 2 (Lustful) | Moderate |
| Level 3 (Gluttonous) | High |
| Level 4 (Prodigal and Avaricious) | Very Low |
| Level 5 (Wrathful and Gloomy) | Low |
| Level 6 - The City of Dis (Heretics) | Very Low |
| Level 7 (Violent) | Low |
| Level 8- the Malebolge (Fraudulent, Malicious, Panderers) | High |
| Level 9 - Cocytus (Treacherous) | Low |
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11.04.2003
Sittin' & Wondrin'
Things are not moving in the way I wish they would. Went for my job interview at BHQ in DC on 10/20. Was promised word by that Friday.
Didn't get it.
Monday 10/27 I was contacted by HR to fill out an online application. Cool. That means they were likely to extend an offer.
Didn't hearn anything back.
Called on Friday 10/31 and found that some higher-up had made the decision to refuse to offer "work from home" positions to new hires. They must be housed in a facility somewhere or else work from DC.
Since I had only agreed to interview for this position because it was a work from home, it kinda puts HR in a tight spot. I provided the rep with a few options since A.T. said there's no space for any national sector employees in the COR and she's already given them the boot.
Still no word from HR @ BHQ. I guess I just keep holding my breath.
Things are not moving in the way I wish they would. Went for my job interview at BHQ in DC on 10/20. Was promised word by that Friday.
Didn't get it.
Monday 10/27 I was contacted by HR to fill out an online application. Cool. That means they were likely to extend an offer.
Didn't hearn anything back.
Called on Friday 10/31 and found that some higher-up had made the decision to refuse to offer "work from home" positions to new hires. They must be housed in a facility somewhere or else work from DC.
Since I had only agreed to interview for this position because it was a work from home, it kinda puts HR in a tight spot. I provided the rep with a few options since A.T. said there's no space for any national sector employees in the COR and she's already given them the boot.
Still no word from HR @ BHQ. I guess I just keep holding my breath.
