Do you think we have to have a certain kind of brain for some talents?I was wondering if I'm not computer-y enough to learn programming, or if I haven't started early enough. But I watched this really cool RSA Animates thing about how a mindset of perseverance makes a bigger difference than a mindset that intelligence... See More »
What do you think a site like this could do better?My friend is working on a site called Typehub (https://typehub.net/)- it's not up and running yet, but you can register and it notifies you when it's up and running. It's not exactly like this, but it's similar, so is there anything you want to point... See More » (1)
What kind of style do you Have?Casual, dressed up, practical, jeans, corduroy, silks, dresses, sneakers, etc. Be as detailed as you wish. I want to know! Include lifestyle diets, as pertinent, as well.
I Am An AnglophileWhen English guys ask you what a good tip is... "Er, nothing love, just keeping talking, please." *Melts inside*
Weird food you like that other people judge you for...Idk what that would be. Sometimes it's simple, sometimes unexpected. Was in a restaurant with my aunt, waiting for her friends. Asked her what chicken feet are like. She said don't ask her, "That's what they eat." (Meaning her friends... But the... See More »
What do you think people in general should know more about?Biochemistry, how to change a tire, cooking, survival skills, the Roman Empire, etc.
What's your favorite place to go [in your area]?Wish I lived near the Rum Club in PDX... *Sigh* Since I don't, my favourite place is probably the conservatory. Glass dome full of tropical plants and birds. What about yourself?
Craigslist rideshare, yay or nay?Personally, I love it. Met some great people. Wondering whether it still carries a stigma, though.
Favorite passage from a book?I'm looking for paragraph sampling or more. Not one or two line quotes (though I like those, too.)
I Am A Quiet ObserverI wish I wasn't quite so quiet, meek and mild. However, being forceful doesn't seem to gain you much, either- unless you have a good amount of charisma, etc. I have kindness... I think I prefer being considerate, being quiet, and soaking things in.... See More »
I Love CartoonsMy favorites are The Boondocks, South Park, Beck: Mongolian Chop Squad, The Marvelous Misadventures of Flapack, and Adventure Time. I love them for their word play, creative and detailed aesthetics, whimsy, humor, social commentary, good music,... See More »
What do you think is overrated?Pretty self-explanatory question. I'll go first. I think hamburgers and esp in-n-out fast food is overrated...
I Like to Collect Quotes"Most people are never going to die because they are never going to be born. The potential people who could have been here in my place but who will in fact never see the light of day outnumber the sand grains of Arabia. Certainly those unborn ghosts... See More »
I Like to Collect QuotesIt is raining DNA outside. On the bank of the Oxford canal at the bottom of my garden is a large willow tree, and it is pumping downy seeds into the air. ... [spreading] DNA whose coded characters spell out specific instructions for building willow... See More »
I Am An InfjHaha idk about being an inspiration, but I try and be there for others and encourage them to be the best they can be. There are a lot of mistyped mbti people out there, but in any case- I don't think there is anything particularly special about any... See More »
I Am Tired Of The Rudeness Cruelty Thoughtlessness Of PeopleIt's hard for me to condemn anybody, but I'm exhausted with my own empathy. Today, 2 regulars at the bar I work for couldn't pay their full bills- but kept drinking, knowing that they couldn't pay. One *could* pay, but said it was his last bit of... See More »
I Accept the Fact That Im Not PerfectBut I don't believe I'm incapable of self-improvement either. I think it's healthy to be self-aware of our strengths and our weaknesses- in order to play to our strengths and passions, but also develop ourselves and strive to be better than... See More »
I Believe That Internet Friends Are RealI recently went to meet up of people who I'd only previously known online. It was one of the best things I've ever done. I've never really had a sense of community among my friends; I've had more individual friendships amongst a group. But in this... See More »
