staring out of bathroom windows

[picanic]

I spent  some unexpected time alone today, which was weird at first just by virtue of being a pretty rare occurrence lately. But I finished reading a book and thought a lot, and it actually felt good. Not that I came to any epic self-realizations (or even gained much clarity), but I think it helped just to touch base with myself and get a sort-of

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[tarcos]

Watching animals during their mating rituals certainly makes us put the whole "dating and relationships" thing into perspective, doesn't it?

I find it fascinating that we as human beings, despite our nearly fanatical desire to prove ourselves somehow... more intelligent or more important than everything non-human; are truly creatures driven by instinct. Slaves to our baser instincts, no matter how hard we try.

[picanic]

This is true, and it's funny to observe the different ways we find to channel or symbolize it or whatever. I could totally picture that pigeon in a leather jacket going "how YOU doin'?" instead of waddling in a circle and cooing. :P

[verociousduck]

I talk to myself all the time. It helps me keep either organized, or on track. Makes sure my thoughts are on the task at hand, I suppose; though this might have to do with my learning style. I definitely learn best by doing it, rather than hearing about it or seeing how to do it. With this in mind, when I talk to myself, I'm doing something, and it focuses me.

If you're the same, I guess it's useful. If you're talking to voices in your head about which buildings to burn down first... I would say it's not therapeutic.

Pigeons are GROSS!

That is all.

[picanic]

I don't think I learn that way, but that's an interesting perspective on it...kind of, but not quite like the way I use self-talk. I say stuff out loud when a) there's something that I'm having a hard time believing/coming to terms with or b) when I'm completely shocked or overwhelmed. I guess it has to do with grasping for clarity when I'm floundering :) which is similar to using it to gain focus, I guess.
PS-The voices told me that when the time comes for the Great Burning, I should start with Lyon street.

[verociousduck]

Awesome. Just be sure that you don't carry Too Much, lest you run Out of Mana.

[cysta]

I talk to myself if I'm extremely panicky but need to keep myself focused. I guess an emergency situation is what comes to mind first. At work that time I burned my hand really badly by grabbing the handle of pan that had just been in a 400 degree oven for 20 minutes, I was talking to myself just to keep myself on track with what needed to be done. I remember saying things like "breathe, Stacy" and "the first aid kit is right around the corner".

I guess it's therapeutic, if it's helping you. In a situation like that, if I hadn't spoken out loud to try and calm myself, I might have just completely freaked out. Not sure though.

On a side note: You must have been glad I wasn't there eh? Considering my frequent urge to kick pigeons...

[picanic]

I remember doing something similar when I was babysitting my cousin and thought I lost him for a few minutes...dunno if it actually helped me focus, but it was sort of an outlet for my panic. :)

Sucks to your side note D: WHAT IS WRONG WITH YOU PEOPLE AND YOUR DISLIKE OF PIGEONS?

[cysta]

They walk around within kicking range!!!! It makes me want to kick soooooo badly....

[cyanidical]

I read that as "I saw two male penguins trying to win over a female penguin" first and spent a few minutes puzzling over the apparent existence of penguins in Ottawa. Very cute, though. I like pigeons. They're fat. I want to hug them. Achem...

You know you can always baw-thah me with your turmoils, mental or otherwise, yeah?

Having mentioned animals, I'll add one more note: I saw a mini Poodle today about the length of a rugby ball. Adorkable.

Talking to yourself aloud: v. v. therapeutic. I do it all the time, regardless of whether or not there are other people around. I talk to inanimate objects sometimes, too. It helps me keep my thoughts organized. :3

[picanic]

THANK YOU, pigeons are the best birds since sliced bread. Omg, the poodle reminds me that today I saw a weiner dog puppy (sooo tiny) being dragged along the sidewalk by its owner. o_O It was strange and adorable.

...the only time I can recall talking to inanimate objects for any length of time was when my computer quasi-broke and I was urging it to turn on and let me save my files. I was like, "come on baby, come on, you can do it! *patpatpat*"

URGENT MESSAGE

[cysta]