tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4056861.post127622873909809828..comments2024-03-17T08:28:30.756+00:00Comments on Disaffected Scanner Jockey: Enlightenment Is Really Very OrdinaryShannonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16089796721473561446noreply@blogger.comBlogger36125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4056861.post-66914451995825719692008-07-18T18:38:00.000+01:002008-07-18T18:38:00.000+01:00Domo - aw, thanks! That makes my day.Domo - aw, thanks! That makes my day.Shannonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16089796721473561446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4056861.post-6118001508196679432008-07-18T18:30:00.000+01:002008-07-18T18:30:00.000+01:00Shannon,I love how humble and blunt you are. I k...Shannon,<BR/><BR/>I love how humble and blunt you are. I know ur not intending to be deep, but ur words tend to resonate (with me at least) when you get on topics of self reflection. Another good blog.Domo El Mono Locohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04734191777195372914noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4056861.post-88480261717660923702008-07-11T15:32:00.000+01:002008-07-11T15:32:00.000+01:00NOOOOOOOOOOO The universe is not responding to my...NOOOOOOOOOOO The universe is not responding to my will if you are not blogging!!Tinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16028778070561332377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4056861.post-26429360157012479612008-07-10T20:41:00.000+01:002008-07-10T20:41:00.000+01:00Tina, the universe just did respond to your will -...Tina, the universe just did respond to your will - the self-indulgent hiatus is all your fault. I'm in too much awe to blog!<BR/><BR/>Evil Twin - that's EVERY party until you've been in DC long enough to weed out the bozos. Since I'm usually the hostess, it's been years since I've had That Guy at a party.Shannonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16089796721473561446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4056861.post-42007054693450042842008-07-10T20:05:00.000+01:002008-07-10T20:05:00.000+01:00"And please, please do not corner people at partie..."And please, please do not corner people at parties and tell them what a deep thinker you are."<BR/><BR/>I'm glad I wasn't at that party. Might have had to oops(!) spilled a drink on that clown.lacochran's evil twinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00830374402474261699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4056861.post-57340117626959134502008-07-10T19:09:00.000+01:002008-07-10T19:09:00.000+01:00Um, I have traveled internationally (but on my own...Um, I have traveled internationally (but on my own dime), done bunches of charity work (for cuses I am too lazy to list), do not watch TV (also because I am too cheap for cable - besides I like to read)and I like to OCCASIONALLY think deep thoughts and discuss the meaning of life and the way to save mankind, wales, trees with other (willing) people. This should mean that I AM god now. So why doesn't the universe respond to my commands? (see I even worked in whining!)Tinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16028778070561332377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4056861.post-59332790925573826802008-07-10T17:11:00.000+01:002008-07-10T17:11:00.000+01:00Foxy - but how would I track that on my Narcissism...Foxy - but how would I track that on my Narcissism (Site) Meter?Shannonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16089796721473561446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4056861.post-29709754678246064952008-07-10T16:51:00.000+01:002008-07-10T16:51:00.000+01:00Well said! I should carry around and hand out litt...Well said! I should carry around and hand out little cards that contain the link to this post... and I'm sure I'd quickly run out of cards.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4056861.post-47340407383317510612008-07-10T16:00:00.000+01:002008-07-10T16:00:00.000+01:00Foilwoman - yeah, I pretty much stomp around your ...Foilwoman - yeah, I pretty much stomp around your brain and pick out blog posts. :) I don't know when virtue started to cost money - like those pricy church youth gruop mission trips where they go paint a church four times in one year (I'm not making that up). If it's more about you getting An Experience, then you're using others to prop yourself up.<BR/><BR/>HP, aw, thanks. You're just saying that because you like my cooking.Shannonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16089796721473561446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4056861.post-18369049770346142042008-07-10T15:07:00.000+01:002008-07-10T15:07:00.000+01:00Shannon, throwing parties *does* make you a better...Shannon, throwing parties *does* make you a better person. <BR/><BR/>Being a "better person" (better than what? people who club seals?) isn't about planting trees and living in an urt. It's about being kind, open-minded and well-intentioned. Sounds to me like you're already there.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4056861.post-41054742211433733272008-07-10T15:06:00.000+01:002008-07-10T15:06:00.000+01:00I read that post and thought: you're reading my m...I read that post and thought: you're reading my mind! But you're expressing it better than I would. Yup, the doing expensive shit and owning expensive stuff road to the meaning of the universe really doesn't work, long run.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4056861.post-91088394426676021862008-07-09T21:41:00.000+01:002008-07-09T21:41:00.000+01:00FreckledK, makes total sense. Words to live by.Mic...FreckledK, makes total sense. Words to live by.<BR/><BR/>Michael, indeed. And it's even better if Mom and Dad give you that stuff. Then, you're like, the earthly embodiment of God.Shannonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16089796721473561446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4056861.post-55445747010083457202008-07-09T21:39:00.000+01:002008-07-09T21:39:00.000+01:00Toys! I love new toys! They make me feel better ...Toys! I love new toys! They make me feel better about myself. The 2005 Prius was a real upper for a while. Now I have a lovely new HP 19-inch desktop monitor with digital video input! Oh, I really am <I>so</I> much better than the rest of you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4056861.post-34471426304804349762008-07-09T20:28:00.000+01:002008-07-09T20:28:00.000+01:00I believe you are a good person until you prove yo...I believe you are a good person until you prove yourself to be a bad one, if that makes any sense.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4056861.post-68452259455206252722008-07-09T20:05:00.000+01:002008-07-09T20:05:00.000+01:00LivitLuvit, thanks! That makes my day.Refugee, I h...LivitLuvit, thanks! That makes my day.<BR/><BR/>Refugee, I have one rule: Be your own man (or woman), then I'll care what you think. And I'm sure your 100 Refugee Indian Doppelgangers are all quite charming.Shannonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16089796721473561446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4056861.post-33439422366787944532008-07-09T19:42:00.000+01:002008-07-09T19:42:00.000+01:00Trustafarians are my personal favorite of the holi...Trustafarians are my personal favorite of the holier/healthier/wiser/smarter than though set. Life does look different from a perspective that Daddy purchased for you.<BR/><BR/>By the by, I am one in 10 million, so there are only 100 of me in India.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4056861.post-51340180180901220252008-07-09T19:33:00.000+01:002008-07-09T19:33:00.000+01:00Kickass post- you said it perfectly. Especially re...Kickass post- you said it perfectly. Especially relevant living here in DC...rachaelgkinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18002691394373545956noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4056861.post-56557689234126194642008-07-09T19:03:00.000+01:002008-07-09T19:03:00.000+01:00HP - I don't watch TV! But not because I'm better,...HP - I don't watch TV! But not because I'm better, but because I'm too cheap to get cable and my reception sucks.<BR/><BR/>One thing I've been thinking about is whether I make the world a better place - it's not like I'm defusing landmines or adopting a menagerie of international orphans here. I blog, I do admin work, I throw parties. It's hardly virtuous.Shannonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16089796721473561446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4056861.post-78980887234484858472008-07-09T19:02:00.000+01:002008-07-09T19:02:00.000+01:00This comment has been removed by the author.Shannonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16089796721473561446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4056861.post-42156145767906893442008-07-09T18:53:00.000+01:002008-07-09T18:53:00.000+01:00My pet peeve is people who brag about never watchi...My pet peeve is people who brag about never watching TV. As if that makes you a better person. Moreover, there's some quality programming to be had if you seek it out. Not watching TV doth not equal depth of character. <BR/><BR/>What does? Doing good for the sake of bettering the world, not for bragging right and certainly not to make yourself feel superior to others.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4056861.post-38850801379995029012008-07-09T18:30:00.000+01:002008-07-09T18:30:00.000+01:00Gilahi - Disaffected Scanner Jockey, where all the...Gilahi - Disaffected Scanner Jockey, where all the commenters are above average.<BR/><BR/>Justin - I'd be annoyed with myself, too. But the point is that you wanted to help, instead of siding with the motorist. I'm sure next time you'll step in.Shannonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16089796721473561446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4056861.post-30843959208170625972008-07-09T18:07:00.000+01:002008-07-09T18:07:00.000+01:00I watched a Russian woman and her young daughter (...I watched a Russian woman and her young daughter (well, they went into the Embassy later, so I assume...) cross a crosswalk where there was a Don't Walk signal, but no traffic recently. At some point the light turned green, and the lead motorist started yelling "BETTER HURRY UP! YOU'RE GOING TO GET RUN OVER! I'M GOING TO MAKE YOU INTO PANCAKES!".<BR/><BR/>I thought he was joking. Not so much. It took me a few seconds to realize he was actually yelling at these people. Who aren't even from this country. What a jackass. I'd be annoyed, too, but I'd keep it to myself, even if it wasn't utterly, utterly small potatoes in the grand scheme of things.<BR/><BR/>I'm actually annoyed at myself for not standing up for these women. It happened so fast, my excuse is that I was a bit stunned.<BR/><BR/>Other things this made me think of:<BR/>a friend is a graduate of Harvard Law School. He was at a party recently where someone asked where he was from, and where he went to school, etc. He replied "Harvard Law", and the response he got was "Oh god, I'm sorry, you couldn't get in anywhere closer to home?"<BR/><BR/>Priceless. The guy was dead(pan?) serious. It was awesome.Jhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07483390216311858204noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4056861.post-53451634463506671842008-07-09T18:05:00.000+01:002008-07-09T18:05:00.000+01:00But.... even if I'm only average, I'm still better...But.... even if I'm only average, I'm still better than half of everybody else. And I'm well above average.Gilahihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05331323175802868796noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4056861.post-5311006340271772762008-07-09T17:47:00.000+01:002008-07-09T17:47:00.000+01:00Lem - love you too. Smooches! One of my favorite c...Lem - love you too. Smooches! One of my favorite concepts is "eco-tourism" - fly somewhere,belching fossil fuels all the way, stomp around teh wilderness, then pretend it's super-virtuous. I bet your friend is WAY into eco-tourism.<BR/><BR/>Ryane - thanks! I'm reacting to a specific mentality that I see all over the place, and especially DC. "Well, I repainted a church in Guatemala this one time, and now I lead a comfortable life, but I'm a better person than you and you're disgusting." Not even close. If you go through life finding ways to be better than everyone else, you're going to wind up very lonely.<BR/><BR/>I'm the exception, though, because I AM better than all of you.Shannonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16089796721473561446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4056861.post-12007109056357986322008-07-09T17:41:00.000+01:002008-07-09T17:41:00.000+01:00That was Awesome.That was Awesome.Ryanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06535463704571035144noreply@blogger.com