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| TaoMan1121 (profile) wrote, on 7-23-2004 at 9:21pm | |
| Current mood: pleased Music: Maroon 5 - She Will Be Loved Subject: I know I tend to get so insecure/it doesn't matter anymore... |
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| This is the self-preservation society… So, it seems as though a lot more of you have been reading lately, or at the very least more of you have been responding. That is very good; if you haven't noticed already, I enjoy attention. Although I don't necessitate it, so I'll be fine with or without it (and have done so before.) Either way though, keep it coming. I'm trying to see myself how others truly view me lately. I am able to see myself as I truly am, which is a pretty good image most of the time, and I see how I envision myself reflected through the eyes of others. The best way I can put this is to say that I’m viewing a reflection of myself reflected off another mirror; an image skewed by my own insecurities/self-confidence. If you follow philosophy at all, it’s kind of like Socrates’ “shadows on the wall” bit. But to actually see yourself how another views and interprets your own actions and words, stripped of your own predispositions/tendencies… that’s a tough one. “We all need mirrors to remind ourselves who we are. I’m no different.” Leonard Shelby, Memento Random Thought Break #1: How can I have four remotes right next to me, and none of them be the one I need? Amazing. I believe I have an idea for my next tattoo, if I ever end up getting another. I just have to say… a) The original “Thomas Crown Affair” starts off amazing, and then falls pretty flat by the end. Although my first Steve McQueen was quite pleasant. Next up: “The Great Escape.” VROOOOOM… ciao. b) Contrary to what Joe says, the original “Italian Job” is NOT the worst movie ever made. In fact, it’s a pretty entertaining farce, gives the remake a run for its money, and Michael Caine is always charming as hell. And to boot, it had a kick-ass song during the climax by Quincy Jones, entitled “Get Your Bloomin’ Move On” (aka “The Self-Perservation Society.) Sometimes you can’t time these things any better if you wrote it yourself. c) “Happiness” is a horribly disgusting and worthless film, save a hilarious performance by Cathryn Manheim. And a huge waste of some good talent, including Philip Seymour-Hoffman. Look for it on my next “Bottom 30” list. Some things just SHOULD NOT be filmed, or even suggested, and quite a few of them were included in this film. Random Thought Break #2: I still wonder if you are still watching. If you still care, even just a little. I’m fine either way, I’m just curious. There are quite a number of walls that have been constructed and which keep me a great (emotional) distance from most of you, and it’s going to take quite a stirring to bring them down. But that’s ok, because these walls will keep me protected for as long as I need to stay in here. I’ll be here as long as it takes… until I find what I’m looking for. |
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goldberry | soooo..., 07-24-04 12:22am I may have been wrong...but seeing as I confirmed it with my uncle who has a Ph.D. in Philosophy...
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Anonymous | Re: soooo..., 07-24-04 5:33pm You are correct it was plato, it's part of The Republic.
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