Arts & Humanities - 15 December 2007

2007-12-15 13:51:11 · 12 answers · asked by Collette C 3 in Philosophy

... incident as a mere coincidence?

Or you would take it as a __________________?


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sYwQe1534FM
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2007-12-15 13:47:10 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Philosophy

Okay, there’s something going on within me that is quite strange and very unfamiliar, and I can’t even begin to decipher it. For example, I used to felt an attraction towards clothes. When I saw something pretty at a decent price, something compelled me to want it. I remember feeling so proud and good about myself, because I brought the perfect item at such a good price. Now, I’m realizing that I’m no longer drawn to them almost as if I don’t like clothes anymore—but I don’t hate them, so I don’t understand.

Also, in art class I would always do a good job on my artwork, but then I would look at it and think that it’s not that good. A part of me must be saying that everyone has the same potential and could too produce good work. It feels weird. It feels like maybe my ego has dissolve—because if I did a good job then how can I not feel pride, and how can I not see that it’s good? When I watch TV, it is the same. My intrigue isn’t there. I am not absorbed into the story. I am just merely watching and observing. When I watch comedy, I am asking myself how I saw humor in it before, as I am realizing that what we are doing is laughing at ourselves. Even though, I’m not really seeing the humor, I find myself laughing with it. Nothing is holding my intrigue and focus anymore, and nothing is transparent.

I remember when I would read for hours and hours at a time. Just this Wednesday in English class we begin reading Lord of the Flies, and I couldn’t even get myself to finish reading the chapters assigned to us. I ended up reading sparknotes.com at the last minute. Somehow, I managed to get though 10 pages even though my focus wasn’t there entirely. People have said that lack of focus/motivation is a choice, but in my case it doesn’t seem so. I mean just this summer I sat down and read 1984 in 4.5 hours, even though the first 100 pages were boring; so this hasn’t been an on-going problem.

This is what happened to me about 5 months ago:
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=AiZ.kwoMdJEbMXfjoMarcGzty6IX;_ylv=3?qid=20070921211339AAXk5t1

And then I asked this question about 2 months ago:
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=AqA8KXOs1YSPsO.btVgMP8nty6IX;_ylv=3?qid=20071027202507AAEnWre

This question is evidence of the fact I have begun to see more out into the world. I don’t know what’s going with me, but I thought that since you have more experience that me you might know. I am very aware of the fact that all of this might seem strange to you as well, but not telling is worse than telling. Different people may interpret this as many things. Perhaps, some may think that I am depressed; some may see it as just teenage angst; others might think existential or mid-life crisis. And I—just don’t know.

I tried to tell my mom, and she’s like, “It’s normal. It’s just means that you’re maturing,” and I glad, because I don’t have to worry as much.” I guess I am here asking this really long question, because I want a second opinion or clarification?

I feel like a single droplet of water in an unknown sea, and that droplet of water can’t even begin to comprehend its occurrence. I feel like maybe some indefinite trait is emerging or struggling to emerge within me or something. A day or two after Thanksgiving Break, I was reading my math book in order to comprehend the material (I was absent the Friday and Monday before the break), and I saw myself getting up--and before I knew I watched myself and saw that I was making expressions in the mirror and having a starring at my reflection right its eyes.

It’s just so strange. I’m sensing something that feels like a muted heart as if I am only ruled by my mind. My feelings are not devoid, but they are nonsensical. I am aware of their existence, because I can feel them form on my face. If my brain is aware of them-- then why not my heart? I feel that since my focus isn’t anywhere, then where is it? I don’t even know what’s driving me anymore, because I am not driven by anything—not fear, not responsibility, not ambition, not love, not anything. It’s like I am unaffected by everything—just a sense of calm all the time. Neither happy nor sad, neither excited nor bored, neither serious nor amused. Even though, my focus and concentration isn’t there, I am somehow managing to move along. Last Wednesday, I just sat down and completed math homework for the last 3 chapters. I completed them and got them turned in, even though they were late. Knowledge of my responsibilities and what I need to get done is driving me—and it’s the only thing.

I’m thinking the answer to this is just with the flow, but I don’t even know where the flow is. There is no wind, and no much is moving. The words quiet curiosity has fallen from the sky.

I hope that despite this lack of motivation/focus or whatever, I can still keep going and keep up my grades. I just don’t want to keep up with my grades; I want to produce excellent results. Is it enough to only be driven by knowledge? I am a senior in high school right now and am taking 3 AP classes. A part of me must know what I have to do, but it lacks guidance or direction or something.

2007-12-15 13:46:47 · 9 answers · asked by Tiffany 3 in Philosophy

*****
Shhhhhh

The warmth comes first,
Before the sun even lifts an eye…
I lie and look at your contours
Your golden hair
I watch you fill with each breath and sigh
The whispers inside
Make me wonder of the places you dream of
Am I with you
On your pillow
Or high in the clouds that surround you
Not to awake you…
I cannot resist, a touch

*****

2007-12-15 13:46:36 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Poetry

i mean i know names but most of my grandparents have passed so does any one know any free sites that have records that i could search through?

2007-12-15 13:44:41 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Genealogy

2007-12-15 13:42:37 · 4 answers · asked by Deus ex Machina 7 in Philosophy

2007-12-15 13:41:05 · 10 answers · asked by Collette C 3 in Philosophy

How were our americans treated by the germans when captured during WWII. Some one told me that some were tied to poles or just tied up and were shot by firing squads but I don't know if thats true.

2007-12-15 13:39:55 · 8 answers · asked by K-9Kara 2 in History

*****
Unsinkable

I thought I was onboard a proper boat
Captained by someone most competently
We sailed into the night, where icebergs float
Assured of friendly seas, and gentle breeze

What the hell has happened!
My feet are getting wet!
Captain! Oh Captain!
There may be a problem!

Don’t jump the ship you scurvy little rats
Women and children first, we must agree
The rescuers will surely see our flares
I thought I was onboard a proper boat

*****

2007-12-15 13:38:50 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Poetry

*****
The Accountant’s Soul.

The bottom of the line is where I work,
Where the dollars meet the donuts, I hope,
My poetic verse, General Ledger,
Fiduciary trust, for your pleasure,

I hear the mournful cry of Ageing Lists,
The battle ground of defaulted credit,
Leaving behind a heart that wants to bleed,
And balance what I want, with what I need,

*****

2007-12-15 13:35:05 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Poetry

Ok well i have black hair, but ALL my 1st couzins have brown/blonde hair[mostly brown.] my guess is me and my syster have black hair bcuz of my dad he has no eurapean decent at all -.- and its dominant so ya.. so is my hair Hetereozygous Bb and if i get married with a blonde girl and she had bb 50% ,50% chance of black and brown/gold hair? i have 7 1st couzins [couzins from my moms brother/sisters] and only 1 of her brother shows phenotype for brown hair. my mom is basque/spain my dad peruvian/chineese.

he skipped a generation so he doesnt look nothing chinnesse but i do.. so are my calculatios right?
my ethinicty is
Basque
spaniard
Chineese
peruvian

2007-12-15 13:33:08 · 1 answers · asked by Diego D 1 in Genealogy

I am awful at poetry, and I need 5 poems to read, I will give all credit to you if you write it!!

2007-12-15 13:29:49 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Poetry

My family has an original Norman Rockwell portrait of Colonel Sanders in its possession. I was curious as to a reasonable market value of it.

Anybody have any ideas?

2007-12-15 13:29:36 · 6 answers · asked by JM 2 in Painting

I am an actress, and at the age of 14 I am not sure what exactly to aim for as far as getting an agent. So far I have done 10 plays, and one commercial. I know about all of the big agencies, but since I am still a begginer I obviously have to wait until I have more experience before I even think about sending to those. I was thinking about talent plus (a local agancy) and Osbrink Agency. What do you think and do you know of any agancies that specialize in representing children/teens?

2007-12-15 13:26:33 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Theater & Acting

2007-12-15 13:25:54 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Arts & Humanities

2007-12-15 13:23:47 · 11 answers · asked by Mitchell 5 in Philosophy

"I always thought the idea of education was to learn to think for youself."
"At these boys' age, not on your life."

What do the quotes imply?
And how are these words related to Thoreau?

2007-12-15 13:22:07 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Philosophy

I just recently got really interested in it...anybody else....or any tips...thanks

2007-12-15 13:21:33 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dancing

I want your opinion on whether you like it or not, and why?

2007-12-15 13:20:30 · 8 answers · asked by Argus 420 2 in Philosophy

This question is directed to older persons. Was, being the term used.
Of course all answers are welcome.
However, if you would please include your age, at the end of your answer. Thank you

2007-12-15 13:16:31 · 16 answers · asked by All-One 6 in Philosophy

I like using the Pilot G-2 pen. I like this pen, because it has a rubber grib on it. I work with parts that are oily at times.

2007-12-15 13:13:29 · 11 answers · asked by Mark 6 in Drawing & Illustration

A radiologist or a medical technician, in the course of his job, discovers that the patient, who is an up and coming artist, has a fatal disease. The patient will see the doctor the next day and learn of his condition. Meanwhile, the radiologist or technician goes to a local art gallery and buys an expensive painting by the artist, reasoning that the value of the painting will multiply after the artist dies. Assume the radiologist or technician will not have occasion to deal with this patient's case again.

Has he done anything unethical?

2007-12-15 13:10:25 · 12 answers · asked by Todd 5 in Philosophy

2007-12-15 13:09:01 · 3 answers · asked by Nikki 2 in Poetry

Just curious, if there is a common thing.
Thanks.

2007-12-15 13:08:26 · 13 answers · asked by I love you too! 6 in Philosophy

..........If I Said


You got to live before you die...
You got to die before you live...
Would you only find these
Words in a song....

Or, does it hold true for you, my
Brethren, my Botherhood...
My Sisterhood...Poets all...
But, where must you draw a line,
If any...between the living, and,

The dying?
Must you...should you?
Must there always
Be the Line?

Elysabeth...poemhunter.com

2007-12-15 13:02:51 · 12 answers · asked by Elysabeth 7 in Poetry

Cause of the war, who fought with whom, who won, what was gained and what was it called world wide??

2007-12-15 13:01:56 · 4 answers · asked by Preguntando 3 in History

and how many SHOWED UP?

2007-12-15 12:56:51 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in History

how accurate was hbo on the history about like schillanger and guys like that?
is it preseved for like tourism and things like that?

2007-12-15 12:56:46 · 4 answers · asked by Raiden 3 in History

i have a project where i need to draw a political cartoon and its about Wilson's 14 points, i decided to draw a big guy(allied powers or maybe just USA/Woodrow Wilson) saying they are free, in front of other guys(different countries dismantled or controlled by the allied powers) handcuffed to allied soldiers.

now my question is what countries were controlled by the allied powers and what countries were dismantled? and if u have any other opinions :) thanks

2007-12-15 12:53:07 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in History

2007-12-15 12:51:55 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Books & Authors