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jazz
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response 126 of 673:
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Jul 6 21:35 UTC 2003 |
(1) Just three seconds? This is MENSA, not sex.
(2) That's an incredibly attrctive IQ you have. No, really. It makes
me curious as to whether you're really intelligent as well.
(3) I hate it when that happens! Oh, dear, no, go 'way ...
While #1 is fairly well-covered, and I think that many GREXers would
be able to do it (it took me about ten, but then you'd have more than three
seconds in real life as it would take longer than three seconds just to say
you have three seconds to respond), I find it fascinating that #2 and #3 are
things that a lot of people know, but very, very few know consciously. Try
to find a written example of either in literature or a portrayal in scripted
television or movies that isn't awkward or completely unrealistic.
Fodder for another item if anyone else is interested in one of my
favourite rant topics.
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mary
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response 127 of 673:
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Jul 6 22:06 UTC 2003 |
People who show up to parties and leave feeling bored out
of their minds are usually people who brought nothing to
the party but the expectation they'd be entertained.
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mary
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response 128 of 673:
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Jul 6 22:17 UTC 2003 |
I'm ever so happy the power was on and the skies cleared in time
for a gathering we had last night. Lots of wine and little candles,
friends and family. They all brought along a sense of humor, their
outrageous opinions, and thick skin. How wonderful.
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gregb
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response 129 of 673:
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Jul 6 23:47 UTC 2003 |
Re. #125:
1) "Um, what was the question?"
2) "That's a very symetrical navel you have, my dear."
3) "'Scuse me, but you've got dog poop on your shoe."
How'd I do?
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jazz
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response 130 of 673:
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Jul 7 00:00 UTC 2003 |
Re #127:
While it's true that there are a lot of people out there who expect
to be entertained, and they usually have little to offer in the way of
entertainment themselves, you're more likely to run into them at a MENSA
"shindig" than at a non-MENSA party, in my experience.
The whole equasion is more complex than the reduction that you are
amused in porportion to the amusement you give. Even professional comics tire
of working to amuse others and give in to the urge to let someone else
entertain for part of the evening. It's best when there are several people
entertaining, and no one really has to work at it.
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jaklumen
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response 131 of 673:
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Jul 7 00:24 UTC 2003 |
resp:125 #1: That seems to be a statement, not a question.
#2: I admire your sense of style in those snappy clothes you're
wearing today, and I'll bet you have the conversation to match it.
Care to test my theory over a quiet dinner somewhere?
#3: Good morning, wonderful weather we're having, aren't we? Perfect
for a swim.
I'm not sure what that was supposed to prove, but there you go. It
was fun.
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slynne
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response 132 of 673:
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Jul 7 15:00 UTC 2003 |
I dont know, you can be the most socially adept person in the world and
still be bored at a party. Of couse a *really* socially skilled person
would never let on that they were bored and would try to liven things
up.
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tod
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response 133 of 673:
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Jul 7 16:38 UTC 2003 |
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gregb
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response 134 of 673:
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Jul 7 18:25 UTC 2003 |
What's "Dark Porter?"
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tod
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response 135 of 673:
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Jul 7 18:39 UTC 2003 |
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jiffer
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response 136 of 673:
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Jul 7 18:57 UTC 2003 |
IHB I had a fantastic weekend with a few friends that I have no seen in
7 or so years. Wow.
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gregb
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response 137 of 673:
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Jul 7 19:58 UTC 2003 |
IHB I just found out I'll be going camping this weekend in the Northern
LP with my best buds and a bunch of other con-goers.
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tod
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response 138 of 673:
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Jul 7 21:24 UTC 2003 |
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gregb
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response 139 of 673:
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Jul 7 21:30 UTC 2003 |
Don't remember the name of the city. The campsite will be on private
property. It's a yearly event the owners throw to celebrate their
anniversary. It's about 100 miles from the UP.
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eskarina
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response 140 of 673:
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Jul 7 22:32 UTC 2003 |
IHB they fixed the AC in my dorm room (but not in this library, apparently).
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jep
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response 141 of 673:
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Jul 8 02:14 UTC 2003 |
Had a wonderful evening swimming with my son this evening.
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keesan
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response 142 of 673:
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Jul 8 08:22 UTC 2003 |
When did dorm rooms start having air conditioners?
My elementary school used to let the boys take their ties off when it got
really hot.
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michaela
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response 143 of 673:
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Jul 8 16:50 UTC 2003 |
IHB I had a wonderful Fourth of July weekend with the boy and his friends.
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mooncat
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response 144 of 673:
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Jul 8 19:23 UTC 2003 |
IB_ had a fun 4th with the Beau, the Roomie and a couple of the
Roomie's friends from college. had a great view of the Lansing
fireworks from their 7th floor apartment- also got to see all the
illegal fireworks the surrounding neighbors had. The official (and
unofficial) shows filled the majority of the sky. Was cool. The next
day the beau and I went to visit my parents- and much fun was had. My
dad was telling the beau about someproperty he and my mom used to own
near Interlochen- that I only had a vague memory of and was quite happy
to learn more about it (though I really wish they had kept the
property, two lots on a lake).
IAHB- I have the best roomie, yesterday was a rather bad day for me and
she went all out to help make me feel better and take my mind off of
what was worrying me.
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eskarina
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response 145 of 673:
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Jul 8 22:58 UTC 2003 |
re 142: Probably when people with respiratory problems who would need one
in order to get ill started suing. MSU has one dorm with AC, and all other
dorms you need special (usually health related) permission to bring in your
own air conditioner.
Chicago is strange that way. Several of their schools have air conditioning,
even the poorer ones. Mine does not, which was annoying for a few days last
week when it was actually 83 degrees at 7:45 am and only got hotter.
I don't mind the heat, but the students really do, and life gets rougher for
all of us if the students are cranky because its hot.
on another note, IHB my "supervisor" came to observe me teach today and was
impressed. I'm also starting to think about how hard it will be to go back
and live in Michigan after having spent some time in a city as exciting as
Chicago. Especially, living in Holt after having spent time in a city as
exciting as Chicago. Just going back for the weekend felt strange in some
ways. Ann Arbor just seemed so... small. Bordering on rural.
Hey, Chicago even has neat grexers! :)
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scg
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response 146 of 673:
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Jul 9 01:54 UTC 2003 |
Well, do you have to go back to Michigan?
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coyote
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response 147 of 673:
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Jul 9 03:00 UTC 2003 |
IHB I went to a lovely musical gathering tonight. Featured performers were
Ever Will You Get There, Jacob Danziger, and Ben Bracken. The first two
performances were outdoors, and when it started raining we all moved indoors.
Popsicles and blueberry cake and brownies and juice were enjoyed by all.
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orinoco
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response 148 of 673:
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Jul 9 05:18 UTC 2003 |
I went to school with Jake Danziger. He was quite a good musician back in
high school. Good to hear he's still at it.
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gregb
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response 149 of 673:
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Jul 9 15:28 UTC 2003 |
Mmmmmm...Brownies! B-)
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eskarina
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response 150 of 673:
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Jul 9 18:32 UTC 2003 |
The name Jake Danziger sounds familiar... did he go to MYA or would I have
seen him at Pioneer?
Re 146: Yes, I have to go back to Michigan (Holt, in fact) for student
teaching in the fall. I'm actually really excited about student teaching in
Holt... they have a discussion based math program and only use the textbooks
as rescources...
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