Joseph,

I don't agree with the entire message, but the gist of it is applicable.

How old were you the last time you trick-or-treated?
5... I matured early.

If you were in a Band, what would you name it?
Curious George and the Bigots... (we would play Bluegrass music).

If I were a guest on "Jerry Springer," the topic would be...
"I'm Pregnant but I Still Want to Strip!"

How many times is it acceptable to wear a pair of pants before washing them?
3? This is such a "Seinfeld"/"Curb Your Enthusiasm" question.

If I were pregnant, I'd probably crave...
an abortion.
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On my way home from work yesterday, I was mistaken for a prostitute.

:(

This is the second time this has happened. :-/

So, my uncle just got married.
It was a traditional Texas wedding.

The only thing unconventional, besides the mentalities of the bride and groom, was my mother!

My mother (re: conservative, reserved, introvert) presented herself as a new woman.

She wore a tastefully revealing black dress at the wedding (shock #1), drank champagne (shock #2, this was a big one, considering how she protested against alcohol consumption in the past), publicly danced (shock #3, she hasn't done that since her clubbing days), and revealed that she's taking yoga, dancing, and voice lessons.

I love that my mom is finally spreading her wings. ^_^

Are our popular entertainers (mainly, singers and "singers") stupid?

Does the music industry actively seek young, uneducated, and unaware talent (and "talent") because they believe they are incapable of deciphering the logistics of the industry?

Currently, I'm thinking of a few entertainers who haven't completed secondary school, but are insanely popular.

Shouldn't there be a minimum requirement other than (1) must be "appealing" (2) must have a marginal amount of "talent?"

I want to open a Health Clinic in Washington, D.C. to ensure that quality medical care is available to all those in medical need but without the means to pay.

It will be my way to improve the health of medically under-served and uninsured city residents by providing high quality and free primary medical and dental care.

After some years, I would like to open a hospital component (because the clinic would provide all services except surgery). The hospital would operate just like the clinic.

After the clinic and hospital, I want to begin attacking inequities in education.
So... I'll probably have to re-enroll in school and after graduation, establish a school.

Hopefully, these institutions can serve as beacons and standards, proving that the bullshit enveloping these entities is superfluous and elective.

No more counseling aspirations for me!

In 2006, I was toppled over by an avalanche of introspective information that fostered my development.
Since then, I have seemingly climbed out of an overwhelming amount of conscious inner thoughts, desires, and sensations, and am now waiting for the next slide (hopefully, a lahar-esque decent, so it can cover some insecurities).
I feel like I'm not growing.
I'm maintaining.

Should I change the type of knowledge entering my brain?
Switch from "skim" to "whole milk?"

Tom Brady and Gisele Bündchen both have genital herpes.
Please practice safe sex. :)

The last time I went to the cinema was in... 2007.
I want to see this film next:

Has anyone noticed that when "soul food" is prepared it's always comprised of the same dishes?
Yet, people ceaselessly get excited when a "soul food" meal is prepared.(?)

I don't get it.

I believe two types of relationships exist: Passionate and "Companionate"

I've noticed that these Passionate relationships (1) thrive on this phenomenon of "arousal" (which is an aggregate of feeling needed, infatuation, and a lack of intimacy), (2) are perceived as uncontrollable, (3)are sudden in onset, and brief in duration, (4) are ultimately influenced by one's cultural belief in love.

On the other hand, Companionate relationships (1) thrive on mutual trust, tolerance, and caring, (2) are controllable, (3) are slow in development, (4) are ultimately encompassed by mutuality of dependence and reciprocation of love.

From my observations, I have concluded that, ironically, successful relationships may lead to less passion.
Most people believe that physiological arousal in the presence of others is a key aspect of passionate love. The truth is that early in a relationship, a variety of emotions contribute to the perception of passion. Thus, uncertainties about the ultimate prospects for the relationship, anxiety over the spectre of rejection, joy over the reassurances of the other all contribute to the romantic experience.
Reduction of anxieties and uncertainties, senses of security and trust ultimately undermine passion. Successful partners become "meshed." They learn to accommodate to each other so that interaction sequences run off smoothly and serve the needs of both. Emotions are likely to fade in intensity as each partner successfully adapts to the other.
Ultimately, a couple may lose sight of the various ways they rely on the relationship to satisfy their needs, taking each other more and more for granted. (One is less emotionally responsive to the benefits provided by the other as they become expected.) And, the degree to which the relationship is interdependent only becomes apparent by episodes of conflict or separation.

So, given the choice... I think I'll always prefer companionate relationships. "3," which would be some sort of conglomerate of the two (beginning as a passionate model then transitioning to a companionate model) seems like a waste of time. :-/

Today is the day my life will change.

I'm going to start judging my success by the degree that I'm enjoying peace, health, and love in my life.

Hopefully, this will facilitate some much needed drive. : /

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I had dreamt I was driving on a highway in my bed. Behind me, my mother and younger sister sat parked in their own beds and watched me as I traveled. I kept going forward, ignoring fleeting thoughts of returning to the guard rail where they were parked.
Eventually, I drove up a hill and lost a bit of momentum. I pulled over to check my map. I was only a few feet away from a divergence on a downhill slope. To my left was a crazy hitchhiker selling spicy food. The hitchhiker walked over to me, gave me a glance, then walked back to his post.
I looked down the hill that which I had ascended, thinking "I should return."
I then looked at the map, noticing the close proximity of my exit.

Then I awoke. : /

I watch the first season of Ally McBeal in order to get over my own self-absorbed insecurities and vulnerabilities.

- So...
I took some Nyquil three hours ago.
Two cups fulls.
I didn't read the label.
I thought I fell asleep ten minutes later, but just realized I didn't because I can remember hearing everything that went on during the following hour.
Now... my motor skills are shot.

Is Nyquil supposed to be able to do this to people? I would write a letter to the FDA and Proctor and Gamble, but seeing that it has taken me this long to write this entry...

I think I overdosed. :(

- Barbara Walters reminds me of my mother.

- My impartiality makes me feel guilty. No more! I'm going to start politely calling people on their shit.

-Awareness is key. Socioeconomic, Race, Differences all around. Awareness.

-Check out http://xkcd.com/
I think some of you may like it. Especially gregstevenstx

OK, now I'm rambling. I feel really tired.

I should have been a Psychology and Government double major with Public Policy and Education Minor... taking selected courses in History, Sociology, and Engineering Science. :(

EDIT: Fuck it! Like wukemon, I'm getting what I want. :)