Can't Hold On

I was reading in Scientific American Mind that some genetic traits are predisposed toward depression, violence and attention deficit disorder. All of them are fairly debilitating illnesses, but it got me thinking - is ADD really that bad? I have some friends who have ADD and they're pretty cool guys. But is our surplus of attention just forcing us toward shit that isn't very interesting? I think the ADD guys are on to something here - there's a lot of crap out there that doesn't hold my gaze for more than about fifteen seconds, be it reality TV, horrible pop songs or people banging on about what kind of new crap is good for doing some sort of shit more efficiently/timely/cooler than previously. Hell, I couldn't stay still in my Cinema Studies screenings back in the day for more than about half an hour before I believed I could find something better to do.

But seriously - these guys are definitely on to something and it's definitely awesome.

My editor does some bastard things sometimes - first he doesn't print my interview (without repeated queries for a sufficient explanation) and expects another literary masterpiece by Saturday? Sleep deprivation? JUST BRING IT

[8/0 of 100 - 21 Days Remaining] (I really have to get a move on for this one!)

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Embedded Boredom

Auditing is hell. This is what Dante was talking about. I can think of nothing more torturous.

Having a pretty good day today. I apply this belief:

"The idea that certain acts are awful or wicked, and that people who perform such acts should be severely damned -- instead of the idea that certain acts are self-defeating or antisocial, and that people who perform such acts are behaving stupidly, ignorantly, or neurotically, and would be better helped to change. People's poor behaviors do not make them rotten individuals." (adapted from Drs. Ellis and Harper, A New Guide to Rational Living)

And everything falls into place. Weights upon shoulders dissolve and drift away. Well, they seem to, at any rate! I love you Count Korzybski! I could kiss you, if you weren't so far away, ugly ... and dead.

Edit: $1000 to get a Certificate in REBT? Fuck that.

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Living Journalism

Easter holidays. They're pretty rock n' roll. I've lost my ability to write. It's just buried somewhere, waiting for yours truly to get out his shovel and start poking around to find it again.

To LJ users who are DYING to comment on my scintillating journal:

You may do so by using the "OpenID" function. Select LiveJournal from the dropdown box and follow the instructions.

I saw some of my friends over the last few nights and it felt very pleasant. Rock climbing is a thrilling experience - it may yet become my weekly treat!

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